The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry News

After seeing a screening of "The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry" at a North Carolina conference, worship pastor Andy Hadley knew the movie was something the members of his church -- Cropwell Baptist -- would have to see.

Minot may not have Hollywood's famous Chinese Theater to host a movie premiere, but thanks to the collaboration of several area churches, the Magic City may have the next best thing.

By Justin Lofton Staff Writer Randall Christy of the Gospel Station Network said Rich Christiano's "The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry" was number one at the Ada box office over the past weekend.

APPLE VALLEY Looking to get faith-based films into mainstream theaters, the Church of the Valley joined a national movement to sponsor "The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry" currently screening at the local UltraStar Cinemas - and the seats just keep filling up.

Bailey Garno says she loves playing soccer, singing in the chorus and just being a regular student at Hilton High School.

Actor Gavin MacLeod, the captain in the popular 1970s TV series "The Love Boat," stars in "The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry." The movie tells the story of a 75-year-old man who befriends three boys and teaches them biblical principles to deal with a neighborhood bully.

Talk about a sight for sore eyes!A Moviegoers are used to seeing movie after movie advertised with blood and gore, violence, nudity and fowl language, and the only reference to God is a profanity.

Remember that cheesy '70s TV show, The Love Boat ? And its lovable pilot, Captain Stubing? Of course you do.

A Christian movie from California is showing in Akron due to the efforts of the Rev.

"The Secrets Of Jonathan Sperry," is held over for the fourth week at the Coconut Point Hollywood Theatre in Estero.

Even though it is sometimes a struggle to get space at the local megaplex, movies with Christian themes are slowly moving into the spotlight.

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Two area churches have united to bring a movie with Hollywood actors and a Christian message to an Athens theater beginning Friday.

I'll admit it. I've been pretty critical of Christian films and books in the past.

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The face of Christian film-making is changing. Thanks to the success of movies like "Fire-proof" last year, Hollywood is taking notice.

Thanks to the efforts of a Myerstown church, the movie "The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry" will open today at Great Escape Theatres in the Lebanon Valley Mall.

"The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry" movie trailer Release Date: September 17th, 2009 Starring: Gavin McLeod, Jansen Panettiere, Frankie Ryan Manriquez, Allen Isaacson, Taylor Boggan, Bailey Garno, and Mary Jean Bentley Genre: Drama Rating: G Distributor: Five & Two Pictures Director: Rich Christiano Executive Producer: Paul Crouch, Jr.

On September 18th, The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry will be shown in theaters nationwide.