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Is Jill Zarin one more example of a Jewish stereotype we don't need to see on TV?

Based on the best-selling children’s book series by Beverly Cleary, the film focuses on the young Ramona, the adventures and mishaps she gets herself into, and her older sister Beezus who encourages her to be imaginative and creative. The film stars Selena Gomez and Joey King and opens July 23, 2010.

Popular stars, producers, and premises abound in this list of potential network TV pilots.

In celebration of the DVD release of the Beliefnet Film Award nominated documentary “Oh My God,”–in which filmmaker Peter Rodger traveled the world asking celebrities, religious leaders, and ordinary people about their thoughts on God–we are giving away 5 copies. Want one? Post a comment below by May 7, 2010 answering the question:What is God…

As you may have already heard, Sandra Bullock is in the process of adopting a baby from New Orleans, something the “Blindside” actress has managed to keep a secret even under an intense media spotlight over her crumbling relationship with cheating husband Jesse James. In an interview with People magazine, Bullock spoke about baby Louis…

Sure, Sandra Bullock debuting her 3 1/2 month old, adopted son on the cover of People magazine is surprising, but the fact that we haven't heard about it until now is even more so.

If you’ve seen Disneynature’s newest documentary, “Oceans,” you may have heard a familiar voice narrating the film–actor Pierce Brosnan. And after working on the project, the former “James Bond” has become more passionate about helping the preserving oceans and its inhabitants. In particular, he’s become vocal about cracking down on illegal whale hunting. Although there’s…

I’ve written a bunch about hot chastity in Stephenie Meyer’s “Twilight” series because, well, really, it’s difficult not to notice the erotic tension between vampire Edward Cullen and Bella, his beloved, even though they barely even kiss in the first book. Of course, about a gazillion teenage girls (and their Moms) also noticed this, which…

A new website asks for donations to help restore the lost wealth of outspoken Christian actor Stephen Baldwin.

In celebration of pastor Joel Osteen’s new audiobook “Living in Favor, Abundance, And Joy,” (which includes 10 of his most inspiring semons, recorded live at Lakewood Church), we are giving away one grand prize: four of Osteen’s audiobooks which includes “Living in Favor, Abundance and Joy,” “It’s Your Time,” “Good, Better, Blessed,” and “Become a…

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