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Fireproof IN THEATRES!

$6.5 Million opening weekend!

ALSO...

Fireproof Producer to Address Christian Filmmakers Academy Students
“We are pleased to have Stephen Kendrick join us once again for our Christian Filmmakers Academy,” stated Doug Phillips, founder of San Antonio Independent Christian Film Festival and the Christian Filmmakers Academy.

“The success that the Kendrick brothers have achieved through their films Facing and Giants and Fireproof offers clear testimony to the impact that outside-the-box Christian filmmakers can have on our culture,” Phillips remarked. “Their example offers many lessons that we believe other up-and-coming Christian filmmakers who will be joining us next January can learn from.”

Read the full article here

The Love Dare

The Love Dare, the book that began as a plot device for the upcoming faith-based movie “Fireproof” could become the top-selling Christian book of 2008 based on sales figures prior to its release next week.

(Photo: Sherwood Pictures)

Weeks before The Love Dare hits bookstores to coincide with the theatrical premiere of “Fireproof,” over 300,000 copies of the pro-marriage book have already been sold and a third round of printing is already underway.

“This is the fastest-selling book we’ve ever handled,” reported John Thompson, vice president of marketing for the book’s publisher, B&H Publishing Group, in an announcement.

“In America, the average book sells about 5,000 copies,” he noted.

- Read the rest of the article here!

Ranch Commercial FEATURED!

The Digital Juice homepage.

A better look.

Look which video is featured in the DJ Showcase Spotlight today!

A couple of days ago I uploaded the ranch commercial I made to the Digital Juice showcase. There has been quite a variety of comments given about the video, I guess you really like it or you don't :)

NOTE: the video garnered 254 views while "in the spotlight!"

Fireproof Sept. 26

Just four more days until the opening of FIREPROOF in more than 800 theaters across the nation!

Wars of Humanity

You may remember the Lego movie series, "Wars of Humanity" that have been at SAICFF in the past. Episode Three is now on the horizon and it looks promising. I'm looking forward to this one!

Christian Composer

Benjamin Botkin now has a website that features his music! He has everything from battle preparatons, desert warfare, city lights and nature. I really enjoy listening to his music - check it out here.

Red Giant Software

Red Giant is offering 30% off of all their products through Sept. 17th.

Trapcode, Magic Bullet, Knoll Light Factory, Primatte Keyer.....

Fireproof

NEW Website!
With the release of Fireproof right around the corner, their website has been updated/redesigned. Check it out.

Dove Review
"Kirk Cameron has done his best acting yet as Capt. Caleb Holt, a firefighter who believes that his stressful life allows him to ignore his wife. Erin Bethea gives a stirring performance as Catherine Holt, Caleb's wife and a career-oriented PR director at the local hospital. ..." - Read the full Dove review here. (Note: the review may contain spoilers)

Behind the Scenes of the Train-Wreck !
There's an exciting scene filmed on train tracks that has been an edge-of-your-seat favorite of pre-release screening audiences. FireprooftheMovie.com has just added a behind-the-train-wreck-scenes clip from FIREPROOF ... so get ready for some excitement! (Warning: This video DOES contain spoilers)

From the Director

Chad has posted an official update on the Pendragon project.

Want to know when its coming to DVD? Read it here.