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Great American Pure Flix
Great American Pure Flix, formerly Pure Flix and sometimes stylized as Pureflix, is an American Christian media subscription over-the-top streaming service owned by Great American Media and Sony Pictures. History The service was first established in 2015 by the Christian film studio Pure Flix Entertainment, after it acquired the video on demand provider I Am Flix; the company stated that it would offer over 2,000 films and series at launch. In November 2020, Sony Pictures announced its acquisition of the Pure Flix service, bringing it under its own faith-based film studio Affirm Films; as the sale included the rights to the "Pure Flix" trademark, Pure Flix Entertainment was subsequently renamed to Pinnacle Peak Pictures in January 2021. In May 2023, Sony announced that Pure Flix would become a joint venture with Great American Media, a company led by former Hallmark Channel CEO Bill Abbott; terms of the agreement were not disclosed, besides that Great American Media would hold ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joint Venture
A joint venture (JV) is a business entity created by two or more parties, generally characterized by shared ownership, shared returns and risks, and shared governance. Companies typically pursue joint ventures for one of four reasons: to access a new market, particularly Emerging market; to gain scale efficiencies by combining assets and operations; to share risk for major investments or projects; or to access skills and capabilities. According to Gerard Baynham of Water Street Partners, there has been much negative press about joint ventures, but objective data indicate that they may actually outperform wholly owned and controlled affiliates. He writes, "A different narrative emerged from our recent analysis of U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) data, collected from more than 20,000 entities. According to the DOC data, foreign joint ventures of U.S. companies realized a 5.5 percent average return on assets (ROA), while those companies’ wholly owned and controlled affiliates ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trademark
A trademark (also written trade mark or trade-mark) is a type of intellectual property consisting of a recognizable sign, design, or expression that identifies products or services from a particular source and distinguishes them from others. The trademark owner can be an individual, business organization, or any legal entity. A trademark may be located on a package, a label, a voucher, or on the product itself. Trademarks used to identify services are sometimes called service marks. The first legislative act concerning trademarks was passed in 1266 under the reign of Henry III of England, requiring all bakers to use a distinctive mark for the bread they sold. The first modern trademark laws emerged in the late 19th century. In France, the first comprehensive trademark system in the world was passed into law in 1857. The Trade Marks Act 1938 of the United Kingdom changed the system, permitting registration based on "intent-to-use", creating an examination based pro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Star (2017 Film)
''The Star'' is a 2017 American computer-animated biblical comedy film directed by Timothy Reckart. Inspired by the Nativity of Jesus, the film's screenplay was written by Carlos Kotkin and Simon Moore, based on an original concept by Tom Sheridan. It was produced by Sony Pictures Animation, with partnership from Walden Media, Affirm Films and The Jim Henson Company. It stars the voices of Steven Yeun, Gina Rodriguez, Zachary Levi, Keegan-Michael Key, Kelly Clarkson, Patricia Heaton, Kristin Chenoweth, Tracy Morgan, Tyler Perry, and Oprah Winfrey. The film was released by Columbia Pictures through its parental label Sony Pictures Entertainment on November 17, 2017, in the United States. The film received mixed reviews from critics and grossed $62 million worldwide. It received a nomination for Best Original Song (" The Star" by Mariah Carey) at the 75th Golden Globe Awards but lost to " This Is Me". Plot In "9 months B.C.", Mary is visited by an angel telling her she wil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Jim Henson Company
The Jim Henson Company (formerly known as Muppets, Inc., Henson Associates, Inc., and Jim Henson Productions, Inc.; commonly referred to as Henson) is an American entertainment company located in Los Angeles, California. The company is known for its innovations in the field of puppetry, particularly through the creation of Kermit the Frog and the Muppets characters. Brian Henson serves as chairman, while Lisa Henson serves as CEO. Since 2000, The Jim Henson Company is headquartered at the Jim Henson Company Lot, the historic former Charlie Chaplin Studios, in Hollywood. The company was established in November 1958 by puppeteers Jim and Jane Henson, and is currently independently owned and operated by their children. Henson has produced many successful television series, including ''The Muppet Show'' (1976–1981), ''Fraggle Rock'' (1983–1987), and ''Bear in the Big Blue House'' (1997–2006); as well, the company designed the Muppet characters for ''Sesame Street'' (1969–pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stephen Kendrick
Stephen Kendrick (born June 10, 1974) is an American film writer and producer, co-writer of the book '' The Love Dare'' with brother Alex Kendrick, and former senior associate pastor at Sherwood Baptist Church in Albany, Georgia. Stephen, Shannon and Alex Kendrick comprise Kendrick Brothers Productions. Filmography References External links Kendrick Brothers Productions* * Sherwood PicturesInterview with Alex and Stephen Kendrickat '' ChristianCinema.com'' Living people Baptist ministers from the United States American male screenwriters American film producers Sherwood Pictures People from Albany, Georgia Screenwriters from Georgia (U.S. state) 1954 births {{US-screen-writer-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alex Kendrick
Alexander Kendrick (born June 11, 1970) is an American pastor, film writer, producer, director and actor, best known for directing and starring in notable faith-based films, including ''Facing The Giants'', '' War Room'', '' Overcomer'', '' Courageous'', and ''Fireproof''. He is one of only two film directors (the other being Rob Reiner) to have three different films receive an "A+" grade on CinemaScore. Films directed by Kendrick have collectively grossed over $190 million worldwide. Biography Alexander Kendrick was born in Athens, Georgia as the middle of three sons to Larry and Rhonwyn Kendrick. He grew up in Smyrna, GA. He studied at Kennesaw State University in communication and earned a Bachelor of Arts. Kendrick worked as a Christian DJ for two radio stations before attending New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and being ordained into the ministry. He served as a minister to college students in Marietta, Georgia for four years. From 1999 to 2014, Kendrick was an as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
War Room (film)
''War Room'' is a 2015 American Christian drama film directed by Alex Kendrick and written by him and Stephen Kendrick. It is the Kendrick brothers' fifth film and their first through their subsidiary, Kendrick Brothers Productions. The film was produced by Provident Films, Affirm Films and TriStar Pictures in partnership with the Kendrick brothers. The film was released by Sony Pictures Releasing in North American theaters on August 28, 2015, and received generally negative reviews from secular critics, while Christian critics received generally positive reviews, and became a box office success and a sleeper hit, grossing $74 million worldwide including $67.8 million domestically to become the 7th highest-grossing Christian film in the United States. Plot Pharmaceutical salesman Tony Jordan and his wife, realtor Elizabeth Jordan, appear outwardly successful; they have a large house, plenty of money, and a beautiful daughter named Danielle. Behind the façade, however, Tony an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jennifer Garner
Jennifer Anne Garner (born April 17, 1972) is an American actress. Born in Houston, Texas, and raised in Charleston, West Virginia, Garner studied theater at Denison University and began acting as an understudy for the Roundabout Theatre Company in New York City. She made her screen debut in the television adaptation of Danielle Steel's romance novel '' Zoya'' in 1995. She had guest television appearances and supporting film roles, as well as a featured role on the teen drama television series '' Time of Your Life'' (1999–2000) and a supporting role in the war drama ''Pearl Harbor'' (2001). Garner gained recognition for her leading performance as CIA officer Sydney Bristow in the ABC spy-action thriller television series '' Alias'' (2001–2006). For her work on the series, she won the Golden Globe for Best Actress – Television Series Drama and the Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Actress in a Television Drama, in addition to four consecutive nominations for the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miracles From Heaven
''Miracles from Heaven: A Little Girl, Her Journey to Heaven, and Her Amazing Story of Healing'' is a memoir written by an American author Christy Beam, released on April 14, 2015. The author wrote the book about her daughter Annabel Beam. Plot The book is about the author's 10-year-old daughter Annabel Beam, who was diagnosed with a rare terminal stomach disorder. While on a visit home from the hospital she fell while climbing a tree with her older sister, a branch gave way sending Annabel 30 feet down headfirst into the hollow trunk of a cottonwood tree. She was inside the trunk of the tree for several hours where she visits with Jesus who tells her she will be fine. She is finally rescued and taken to a hospital. She woke up at the hospital without any broken bones or internal injuries. After this incident, she no longer felt pain due to her stomach disorder and her doctor confirmed that her rare disease was somehow miraculously cured. Film adaptation Sony Pictures Entert ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
God's Not Dead (film Series)
The ''God's Not Dead'' film series consists of American Christian-fiction drama films, based on the book of same name authored by Rice Broocks. The overall plot centers on a Christian pastor named Rev. David "Dave" Hill, who argues for the reality of God through a number of occurrences, in a modern-day society. The main characters of the series are often forced to present proof of their beliefs. The films have been met overall with negative critical reception, but were popular with Christian audiences, and were successful at the box office. Origin The 2013 Evangelical Christian book by Rice Broocks titled ''God's Not Dead: Evidence for God in an Age of Uncertainty'', serves as the inspiration for the ''God's Not Dead'' films. Released by Thomas Nelson Publishing, the book is presented by the author in a self-help manner, and argues for belief in Jesus and the Holy Bible. The book encourages Christians to remain firm in their beliefs, and not be afraid to talk about it with o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Great American Faith & Living
Great American Faith & Living is an American cable television network owned by Great American Media, who also operates Great American Family. The channel primarily broadcasts westerns and lifestyle programming. Established in 2014 as Ride TV, the network was originally focused on equestrianism. After being acquired by Great American Media, the network relaunched as GAC Living and refocused on lifestyle programming targeting the southern U.S.—effectively assuming the former format of Great American Country after it was relaunched as GAC Family. History The channel originally launched as Ride TV, a high-definition channel focused on the non-racing aspects of equestrian sports, horses, and the associated lifestyle. Ride TV was stated to be targeting both a rural, " Heartland" audience and a wider general audience, with an executive explaining that "horses are universal. Everyone recognizes the beauty and the power of this animal. We try to cater to anyone who gets that feeling w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Great American Family
Great American Family is an American cable television network. Owned by Great American Media, it broadcasts family-oriented general entertainment programming, including television series and made-for-TV movies. It was originally established in 1995 by Jones Radio Network as Great American Country (GAC), a country music channel. GAC was later acquired by Scripps Networks and, in turn, Discovery Inc. Under Scripps, GAC's format was widened to include lifestyle programming pertaining to the American Heartland and the South, but the network did continue carrying some country music-related programming for a period. In June 2021, GAC was acquired by GAC Media—a new ownership group that includes former Crown Media CEO Bill Abbott and Hicks Equity Partners. On September 27, 2021, the network was relaunched as GAC Family, with a format mirroring Abbott's former employer Hallmark Channel, and leveraging talent previously associated with that network. The previous country lifestyle for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
