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Tuesday, July 3, 2018

'Beyond' Birthday Giveaway

My birthday is this month and I want to celebrate by giving away a DVD copy of one of my favorite movies. Beyond the Farthest Star is an insightful story that centers on a family that is slowly being destroyed by the inside out due to lack of communication and long-buried secret. Pastor Adam Wells (Todd Terry) was once an internationally known child preacher who has now been reduced to a handful of parishioners since a move to the small town of Leonard, Texas. Maurene (Renee O'Connor), once the high school class valedictorian, now burys her dreams in romance novels and a bottle hidden in her closest, believing God is punishing her for past mistakes. Anne (Cherami Leigh) is attracted to self-harm as she struggles to find worth within herself and a place of her own in the world. When an angry former Senator (Andrew Prine) sets fire the the town's Nativity, the sparks ignite more than just the wooden statues. Lives are changed forever.

BTFS has universal themes that speak to all people and effectively weaves the idea that there is hope in spite of physical or emotional scars. This richly layered story shares a raw honest portrayal of transformation and restoration after hidden secrets are revealed and healing is allowed to begin. Elements of suspense, romance, and political intrigue are combined with multi-dimensional characters to present an escalating tension that intensifies to an explosive climax, and, ultimately, to a satisfying conclusion. This PG-13 rated film also stars Barry Corbin, Tyler Corie, Lou Beatty Jr., William McNamara, Jodie Moore, Shawn Roe, Andrew Sensenig and Jordan Ross. BTFS was written and directed by Andrew Librizzi and executive produced by Benjamin Dane, who also has the role of Sheriff Deputy Jimmy Wilkins.

The film also inspired an updated version of "Beauty For Ashes" by Crystal Lewis, a novel by Bodie and Brock Thoene, and a painting by Thomas Kinkade which was ultimately reimagined by his nephew Zac Kinkade due to Thom's unexpected death. To learn more about these products and Beyond the Farthest Star, go to BeyondTheFarthestStar.com

The DVD is also ON SALE right now on Amazon! Tinyurl.com/BeyondTheMovie

GIVEAWAY RULES!
To Enter, write #BeyondBirthday in a comment on a social media post (of this giveaway) or leave a comment on this blog post (they will have to be approved by me to be added--- crazy spammers have to be filtered). Deadline to enter is 5:00am CDT on July 13, 2018. Winner will be announced no later than 5pm CDT.

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Saturday, December 9, 2017

Beyond the Farthest Star DVD Giveaway

Beyond the Farthest Star is now available in the USA and Canada! Have you bought your copy? I love the film so much that I picked up one for myself --- and one for a giveaway. I strongly believe that this story will appeal to many people on a myriad of levels.

This film is an insightful, mesmerizing story that centers on the Wells family. Each struggle with resentment and bitterness that threatens to destroy their family...and the emotions intensify following a move to the small town of Leonard, Texas. BTFS has universal themes that speak to all people and effectively weaves the idea that there is hope in spite of physical or emotional scars. This richly layered story shares a raw honest portrayal of transformation and restoration after hidden secrets are revealed and healing is allowed to begin. Elements of suspense, romance, and political intrigue are combined with multi-dimensional characters to present an escalating tension that intensifies to an explosive climax, and, ultimately, to a satisfying conclusion.

When Beyond the Farthest Star was in theaters, I was able to see it several times and was riveted to the screen each time as I picked up nuances missed before. The story is fascinating and the actors do an incredible job of making their characters come to life onscreen. This film also inspired a novel by Bodie and Brock Thoene, a Kinkade painting, and a new arrangement of "Beauty For Ashes" by Crystal Lewis. I am thrilled to now own a copy of the DVD and I highly recommend this movie!

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GIVEAWAY!! To enter for a chance to win a DVD of Beyond the Farthest Star, please leave a comment on the blog (or under a post or --- just let me know since I know all my friends are not tech savvy and I will manually enter you). Please use hashtag #wishuponastar to help me locate you. All entries due by end of day on December 15, 2017. USA residents only.
UPDATE! There will be TWO Winners selected thanks to the generosity of Jodie Moore Actor. He plays the abusive father, Jackson Tucker, in Beyond the Farthest Star, so think of him kindly when you see the DVD. #wishuponastar

Be sure to like his IMDb page and Jodie Moore - Actor page on Facebook!

Tuesday, July 25, 2017

All Saints movie

AllSaintsmovie.com

ALL SAINTS, based on the inspiring true story of salesman-turned-pastor Michael Spurlock (John Corbett), is the story of a faithful few working together to save their community. Assigned to a small church with only a dozen members, Spurlock has also been given the task of finding a buyer for the prime property and closing the church. But his plans to complete the deal and be transferred to a growing church hits a snag when a group of refugee farmers from Burma arrive to make a fresh start in America.

As the church welcomes the newcomers, a fresh vision is unveiled. Working together, the congregants persevere to turn the land into a working farm that will feed the flock and support church expenses. The film delivers an incredibly relevant and timely message of faith, hope, community and the power of the church.

The film reunites Corbett with his former "Northern Exposure" co-star, Barry Corbin. Other featured stars of All Saints are Chonda Pierce, Cara Buono, Nelson Lee, Gregory Alan Williams, and Myles Moore. Written by Steve Armour and directed by Steve Gomer, the film, released through Sony AFFIRM (Sony Pictures), will open in theaters on August 25, 2017. It is rated PG and running time is 108 minutes.

The trailer looks amazing. Wonderful actors, the cinematography is great, and more importantly, I love the inspirational feel to it. We all need faith... as well as something to hope for and a dream to achieve.

Be sure to check out the website and follow on the All Saints social media platforms. For easy access, click on links below:

Buy Tickets HERE

GIVEAWAY: Thanks to Sony AFFIRM, I can offer 2 FREE tickets via Fandango for All Saints when it opens in theaters next month. Please leave a comment to enter. Also, consider sharing this blog to spread the word about this inspirational film. Please use #AllSaintsL3 when you share. Thanks!!

DISCLAIMER: In compliance with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines, as a Featured Contributor of Sony’s ALL SAINTS Influencer Program, I received the value of two movie tickets in exchange for an honest review on my blog. I am part of a Blogging Partnership/Marketing Campaign with LEV3L Digital Marketing.

Friday, October 16, 2015

Bring Beyond the Farthest Star to Cullman - Nov. 10, 2015


BTFS - Cullman - Nov 10

Beyond the Farthest Star is a faith-based independent film starring Renée O’Connor, Todd Terry and Barry Corbin, along with Billy McNamara, Andrew Prine, Cherami Leigh and Lou Beatty, Jr. The film’s storyline features a minister, once revered as “the next Billy Graham,” but now reduced to pastoring a small church in a sleepy Texas town and dealing with a rebellious daughter and a lukewarm marriage. When the town Nativity is burned by an outraged Senator, the media descends, and secrets are brought to the surface as Adam faces circumstances that force him to choose between regaining church super-stardom or restoring his fractured family. The movie touches on many of today's issues including:

Separation of Church vs State
Teen Self Abuse / Cutting
Abortion / Sanctity of Life
Priorities of Life - Leaving a Legacy
The Importance of Marriage Vows

"Star" is a captivating “beauty from ashes” story of redemption that inspired
a painting by famed artist, Thomas Kinkade, after he viewed a rough copy of the movie a few months prior to his death. His nephew, Zachary Thomas Kinkade, created a painting to complete the desire of his uncle to pay homage to the film. Crystal Lewis also reimagined her hit song, "Beauty for Ashes" and a novel based on the screenplay was written by best-selling authors, Bodie and Brock Thoene. The film was selected to be shown at the recent Values Voter Summit, and even the MPAA (the board that gives movies their ratings) representative called BTFS "the best faith-based film I have seen."

WHY do you have to Reserve Your Tickets before October 30th. These screenings are special events and the theaters expect to have a minimum number of people there to fill the seats. Once a screening is guaranteed, tickets will be available (Online Only) until time for the show to start. We could even be upgraded to a larger room. However, if you wait until the last minute---that may no longer be an option.

This film provides a perfect opportunity to have a discussion on a number of issues that impact our lives daily. It is not overly "preachy" but does point to the Hope we find in Christ. It is great for Youth groups, small groups, recovery groups and people who are struggling to find their way to a fulfilling life.

You can get your tickets Online Only at http://gathr.us/screening/13282

Screening is Nov. 10th, but ONLY if we reach minimum by Oct. 30th. You can email me at info@pathlightentertainment.com for more info on materials, including hi-res trailers, or to answer your questions.

Saturday, November 16, 2013

Win An Autographed BTFS Mini-Poster

BTFS Mini-Poster

[FREE AUTOGRAPHED POSTER!] A randomly selected entry will win a poster signed by Renee O'Connor, Todd Terry, Cherami Leigh, Barry Corbin, Benjamin Dane and Andrew Librizzi!

To enter, all you need to do is watch the video below (on Vimeo) and then go to the Beyond the Farthest Star page (click here) and write, in your own words, how you would answer Anne.

Video can be accessed through Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/79439675

Ever think about the stars, Sticksboy? from Pathlight Entertainment on Vimeo.

Contest ends soon!!

Wednesday, September 18, 2013

When Ashes Are All That Is Left

Courtesy: Pathlight Entertainment

A sleepy Texas town's nativity is burned to ashes by a former U.S. senator and the media swarms, starting a national debate; pitting the town, the senator and a minister's family in a fight ending in sacrifice.

Beyond the Farthest Star has a storyline that revolves around a nativity that was burned by an angry senator...leaving it in ashes, but there are more than the literal flames in this film. There are the flames of jealousy, mistrust, abuse, depression, loneliness, and rage that threaten to consume these multi-dimensional characters. Some are smoldering embers that threaten to deaden the emotions, but others shoot off sparks that reignite and cause fresh fires that threaten to consume and destroy.

Yet, sometimes fire is not meant to destroy. 1 Peter 1:7 tells us, "These trials will show that your faith is genuine. It is being tested as fire tests and purifies gold--though your faith is far more precious than mere gold. So when your faith remains strong through many trials, it will bring you much praise and glory and honor on the day when Jesus Christ is revealed to the whole world.". (NLT) Sometimes people are destroyed by the fires that rage within them, but there are times we go through other virtual fires in order to refine and strengthen us. As we are reminded in the film, God will "...give unto them beauty for ashes..." (Is. 61:3, KJV)

This film touches on topics like

Separation of Church and State
Teen depression and Self Harm
Abortion / Sanctity of Life
Priorities of Life - Leaving a Legacy
The Importance of Marriage Vows
Fathers

A great idea is to buy DVDs as an outreach for those whose lives are affected by some of the issues above. There are teens feeling depressed or suicidal, people struggling with marriage issues, or men wanting to be a better father. Or, this is ideal for anyone who is letting their dreams die and need to know that there is hope to be found. You have heard that "A picture is worth a thousand words", so a movie will speak volumes!

BEYOND THE FARTHEST STAR is a tremendous film. Hope From The Heart calls it, “Dynamic! A great story of restoration and a gateway to address difficult issues and brokenness!" Richard Propes, The Independent Critic says, “ Inspired. It's refreshing to watch a film that so successfully infuses faith into the frequently harsh realities of life... without turning its faith into a greeting card sentimentality." And multi-Dove Award-winning artist Crystal Lewis said after watching with her teen daughter, "This film shows that there is hope, that restoration and redemption can come out of the darkness, and that beauty truly can be found among the ashes."

Saturday, June 1, 2013

Sheriff Burns: BTFS Characters

Chief Burns

The dispatch area goes silent. There's a small town rumor-mill connection between Adam Wells and the subject of suicide, which seems to transcend the commotion of the protestors outside. A ring of keys jangling in his hand, Police Chief Burns walks to the heavy steel cell door. A portal which would lead Pastor Adam Wells to Senator John Cutter and both, perhaps, to their destiny. Hesitating, Chief Burns recalls....

To learn more about Barry Corbin, check out:
Barry Corbin at IMDb
Barry Corbin website
Barry Corbin on Facebook
Also, be sure to check out this TXA21 television interview with Barry.

Important Info:

What Would You Do To Save Your Family?

Plot outline:

A twist of fate brings the national spotlight to a forgotten Texas town and a once famous preacher has an opportunity to either regain his former glory or seize one last chance to restore his fractured family. Narrated by his fifteen-year-old daughter, we watch as Adam Wells, a minister driven by the prospect of achieving greatness as the next nationally-syndicated TV Evangelist, faces the possibility of laying down his opportunity at “celebrity” and even his own life in order to become something even greater... a loving husband and father to his wife and daughter.

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Beyond The Farthest Star will be in theaters in 2015. If you want to help get it to a cinema near you, click BRING IT and let them know you want to see this film!

Thursday, July 5, 2012

7500 Fans Contest on BTFS

HURRY...if you want to join in on the latest contest on the Beyond The Farthest Star Facebook fan page!! The BTFS Novel sold over 17,000 copies its first month! Now two fans will win an author/director autographed novel when they hit 7500 LIKES!! Use the SUGGEST TO FRIENDS feature above on the BTFS wall and post your name in a comment below to enter. The sooner they hit 7,500 Likes the sooner YOU can win!! (You must use the Suggest 2 Friends To Win or bring 10 new friends to BTFS Facebook)

Beyond The Farthest Star stars Renee O'Connor (Xena Warrior Princess, The Ark), Todd Terry (Arlington Road, Breaking Bad), Barry Corbin (Northern Exposure, No Country for Old Men) and Cherami Leigh (Fast Food Nation, Temple Granlin). Written and Directed by Andrew Librizzi, produced by Benjamin Dane and Sally Helppie.

In February, the Zondervan/HarperCollins novel was released by acclaimed fiction writers, Bodie and Brock Thoene and is available at all major booksellers including Amazon.com. Beyond The Farthest Star is described as "Real Life. Real Faith. Real Inspiration." It is an unflinching look at a contemporary family spiraling out of control and the sacrifice that must be made to save them.
To hear The Thoene interview, click here.
To hear the first chapter being read by author, Bodie Thoene, click here

The film started its marketing efforts early by involving a growing fan base. It introduced a fan-driven voting system called BRING IT! Fans can actually demand the film be shown in their local theaters and follow their city in an evolving list. Currently 423 U.S. cities and over 28 countries are voting to see the film. Social media has played a unique role as fans are daily updated and recently selected the tagline for the film. Early screening audiences describe it as "the new wave of faith-based". The filmmakers' vision is to crossover into both faith-based and secular markets. It is set to release soon in a Texas city then expand to other markets. More news and the latest info can be found on their Facebook wall. The trailer will be released for the first time in the coming weeks.

Special thanks to Benjamin Dane for providing me with the synopsis of the film and further info. You will see him in the role of Jimmy Wilkens in BTFS. Plus, in his role as a producer of the film, his creativity and enthusiasm in telling others about Beyond The Farthest Star is unlimited!! If you have seen any of the videos (& you definitely should see them!) on the BTFS Youtube Channel, then you will see Ben's love for this film. You can also follow both the film @beyondmovie and @benjamindane for updates on Twitter.

And, of course, LIKE BTFS on Facebook ....and enter the contest!!
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In the interest of full disclosure, I want to add that much of this material was posted by Diane Howard on Examiner.com on June 27, 2012. See her full article at Major Paradiam Film Shifts: Funding, Producing, & Distributing

Saturday, November 12, 2011

Barry Corbin

The legendary actor Barry Corbin plays Police Chief Burns in Beyond The Farthest Star. A no-nonsense type of man, he is tossed in the midst of a flurry of activity as the national media rushes in and the spotlight is put on the small town of Leonard, Texas. Chief Burns is not the type to buckle under pressure and give in just because the defendant is wealthy and well-known. With all of the events going on with the media circus, plus the usual duties he faces on the job, will Chief Burns be able to maintain order? Check out this video and see what Barry says about his character : http://vimeo.com/15618562

Barry has had a long career in movies and television, starting back in the 1960s. Some of his more memorable roles on television have been Maurice J. Minnifield in Northern Exposure, Coach Whitey Durham in One Tree Hill and Clay Johnson in The Closer. Of course, he also had great performances in such films as No Country For Old Men and War Games. Plus he has several other film projects currently in various stages of production.

To learn more about the fascinating career of Barry, check out his links at:
Barry Corbin at IMDb
Barry Corbin website
Barry Corbin on Facebook
Also, be sure to check out this TXA21 television interview with Barry.

LIKE Beyond The Farthest Star on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Beyond-the-Farthest-Star/170290344732
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Part 3 in a series on the cast of Beyond The Farthest Star.
(*I am NOT affiliated with the film or Pathlight Entertainment. Just an appreciative fan.)

Cindy Navarro