Ted Baehr is an entertainment industry professional who knows what it takes to make it in Hollywood. Moreover, he is a committed Christian who knows the pressures and opportunities unique to people of faith in this precarious world of show business. So You Want to Be in Pictures? will show Christians how to use their faith to change the culture of Hollywood and mass media entertainment by using their God-given and God-ordained gifts and talents to make significant creative contributions to the entertainment world.Readers will learn from industry professionals—the brightest and best people of faith in the entertainment industry—how to develop their screenwriting, acting, directing, producing, and behind-the-scenes interests to make Hollywood and the world a better place.

So, You Want to Be in Pictures?: A Christian Resource for "Making It" in Hollywood

Business & Money

Ted Baehr

Industries

B&H Books

In spring 2007, Walden Media will be releasing the motion picture Amazing Grace which features the life of William Wilberforce and his 30-year fight to abolish slavery in England. Film producer Ken Wales has now teamed with Ted Baehr of MOVIEGUIDE and author Susan Wales to create a lavish, full-color book about the enduring legacy and powerful faith of Wilberforce. Filled with exciting historical details, this exciting book takes an indepth look at the life, times, and faith of this incredible man including essays from leading scholars demonstrating the tremendous impact of Wilberforce in his own time and in ours. Learn about the fascinating behind the scenes story of the six-year effort to see the film completed by its producer, Ken Wales, as well as enjoy the most comprehensive treatment of Wilberforce on the market including character sketches, contemporary commentaries, and images from the exciting film Amazing Grace.

The Amazing Grace of Freedom: The Inspiring Faith of William Wilberforce

Biographies & Memoirs

Ken Wales

Susan Wales

Arts & Literature

New Leaf Publishing Group

Christians want to be inspired and equipped by God's grace so they can have the more abundant life that Jesus promised in John 1:10. While most of the culture has drifted away from the good news of John 1:10, more and more Hollywood movies proclaim it in word and deed. Movieguide® s Reel to Real provides forty-five inspirational devotions that exemplify principles from God's Word, using powerful moments from over 150 great movies. Each devotion is insightful and uplifting, illustrating a meaningful theme, Some of the movies include:
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<li>It's a Wonderful Life</li>
<li>Hacksaw Ridge</li>
<li>Sing</li>
<li>Les Miserables</li>
<li>Squanto: A Warrior's Tale</li>
<li>God's Not Dead 2</li>
<li>Amazing Grace</li>
<li>Smurfs: The Lost Village</li>
</ul>Movies are a powerful medium to communicate truth. Reel to Real will help you discover God's heart in movie favorites as you enjoy the relaxation of entertainment.

Reel to Real: 45 Movie Devotions for Families

Humor & Entertainment

Broadstreet Pub Group Llc

There is a war afoot between two fantasy worlds. The feature films based on The Lord of the Rings trilogy has reawakened popular interest in J.R.R. Tolkien's fantastical creatures. Meanwhile, Harry Potter fans devour every installment of J.K. Rowling's best-selling series. While both series have ardent fans and some similarities, is there actually an important difference between the two? How are readers and moviegoers to think about Frodo and Harry? This book contrasts the fantasy worlds of The Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter, showing their very different worldviews. Using Harry and Frodo as a lens to examine media entertainment as a whole, the authors show us how to make wise choices, because there's more at stake than just a book or a movie - it's a way of looking at the world. Discerning readers and thoughtful parents will find this book an eye-opener about what they're being taught through the entertainment they choose. Ted Baehr, an award-winning producer, writer and director, is chairman of the Christian Film and Television Commission, a division of Good News Communications, Inc., and serves as the publisher of MOVIEGUIDE: A Family Guide to Movies and Entertainment. He writes a nationally syndicated column and is the author of numerous books, including What Shall We Watch Tonight? and The Media-Wise Family. Tom Snyder is vice president of Good News Communications, Inc., and an editor for MOVIEGUIDE. He is an experienced journalist and film scholar, having taught in the Radio-TV-Film Department at Northwestern University, where he completed a Ph.D. in film studies. He is also the author of Myth Conceptions: Joseph Campbell and the New Age.

Frodo & Harry: Understanding Visual Media and Its Impact on Our Lives

Religion & Spirituality

Tom Snyder

Christian Books & Bibles

Movieguide® Publishing

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