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Associated Press
04-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
CCM Magazine Relaunches with Christian Music Icon Steven Curtis Chapman Cover Reveal
'This is more than a celebration — it's the return of something timeless..'— Amanda Sekulow, Co-Editor of CCM Magazine NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, August 4, 2025 / / -- Newly relaunched CCM Magazine is proud to announce the first new cover story in years, featuring Christian music icon Steven Curtis Chapman. CCM Magazine, the preeminent voice of the Christian music scene, is back and reimagined under new ownership and the cover story kicks off a brand-new era for the storied music brand. Watch the CCM Cover Reveal with Steven Curtis Chapman: CCM Magazine co-editor Logan Sekulow sat down with Chapman for a heartfelt trip through memory lane, as Steven opens up about the role the magazine has played in his journey, and reflects on the legacy of his music, faith, and fans. 'This is more than a celebration — it's the return of something timeless,' says co-editor Amanda Sekulow. The digital double cover reveal will be followed by a full-length cover story and a longform video interview on August 6th. Then on August 8th, CCM Magazine will release exclusive new performances of classic tracks from Chapman's platinum-selling and Grammy & Dove Award-winning album, Speechless, which turns 25 this year – all exclusively available at 'I was reading CCM Magazine in 1978,' says Chapman. 'It was the coolest thing because that was the music that we loved. The idea that I would ever be in one, much less be on the cover, you know, it was like the cover of Rolling Stone. Well, hey, forget that. The cover of CCM Magazine would be the coolest thing that I could ever imagine.' Earlier this year, CCM Magazine was acquired by Logan and Amanda Sekulow, who announced plans for a full brand relaunch, creating a network of exclusive content with an expansive editorial and digital team, including streaming video, podcasts and much more. Originally founded in 1978, the iconic music publication was the first to coin the phrase 'CCM' for Contemporary Christian Music which had previously been known simply as 'Jesus Music.' As the Contemporary Christian Music scene mushroomed into a billion-dollar industry, 'Christian music' became widely regarded as an actual genre, even though it included rock, pop, hip-hop, punk, metal and other styles of music. For more information, visit Brian Mayes Nashville Publicity Group +1 615-771-2040 email us here Visit us on social media: Facebook X Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Look: Adult animated comedy 'Haunted Hotel' coming to Netflix Sept. 19
June 3 (UPI) -- Netflix announced Haunted Hotel, an adult animated comedy series from Rick and Morty writer Matt Roller, will debut Sept. 19 on the streaming service. The series will center on a single mother who runs Undervale, the titular haunted hotel, with help from her children and her estranged brother, who is one of the phantoms haunting the accommodation. The series is created by Roller, who also serves as executive producer and showrunner. Roller previously worked as a writer on series including Speechless, Community, Son of Zorn, Rick and Morty and Archer. He served as co-executive producer on series including Dan Harmon's Krapopolis, Tina Fey and Robert Carlock's Mr. Mayor and two seasons of The Goldbergs. "I'm thrilled to be working with Netflix and an amazingly talented cast and crew to bring to life the stories of the dead, the evil, and the struggling hospitality workers at the Undervale Hotel," Roller said in Netflix's announcement. The voice cast for Haunted Hotel includes Will Forte, Eliza Coupe, Skyler Gisondo, Natalie Palamides and Jimmi Simpson. The series debuts Sept. 19 on Netflix.
UPI
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
Adult animated comedy 'Haunted Hotel' coming to Netflix Sept. 19
"Haunted Hotel," an animated comedy from "Rick and Morty" writer Matt Roller, will debut on Netflix September 19. Photo courtesy of Netflix June 3 (UPI) -- Netflix announced Haunted Hotel, an adult animated comedy series from Rick and Morty writer Matt Roller, will debut Sept. 19 on the streaming service. The series will center on a single mother who runs Undervale, the titular haunted hotel, with help from her children and her estranged brother, who is one of the phantoms haunting the accommodation. The series is created by Roller, who also serves as executive producer and showrunner. Roller previously worked as a writer on series including Speechless, Community, Son of Zorn, Rick and Morty and Archer. He served as co-executive producer on series including Dan Harmon's Krapopolis, Tina Fey and Robert Carlock's Mr. Mayor and two seasons of The Goldbergs. "I'm thrilled to be working with Netflix and an amazingly talented cast and crew to bring to life the stories of the dead, the evil, and the struggling hospitality workers at the Undervale Hotel," Roller said in Netflix's announcement. The voice cast for Haunted Hotel includes Will Forte, Eliza Coupe, Skyler Gisondo, Natalie Palamides and Jimmi Simpson. The series debuts Sept. 19 on Netflix.
Yahoo
05-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Alex Gibney to Exec Produce Doc About College Culture Wars and Freedom of Speech (EXCLUSIVE)
Oscar winner Alex Gibney has signed on to executive produce 'Speechless,' a feature-length documentary about the culture wars being waged and the threats to freedom of speech on university and college campuses across the United States. Directed by Ric Esther Bienstock ('Enslaved'), the doc will feature interviews with students, faculty, and administrators from a wide range of universities and colleges, including community colleges and the Ivys. 'Speechless' will examine the fiery ideological clashes, stark political divides, and deeply personal battles shaping the future of higher education. Additionally, the current threat to freedom of speech and academic freedom on U.S. college campuses will be covered in the film. To convey the turbulent crossroads facing academia, the doc will include covert recordings inside Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion offices, a white professor's landmark legal battle against racial discrimination, a conservative takeover of a Florida college, and the dramatic canceling of a Harvard biologist's 20-year career. More from Variety Vietnam War Doc 'Child of Dust,' Produced by 'The Stringer's' Bao Nguyen, Acquired by Rise and Shine Ahead of Thessaloniki Documentary Festival Premiere (EXCLUSIVE) Thessaloniki's Industry Head on 'Embracing' Change, Providing a Safe Harbor for Documentary Filmmakers in Turbulent Times 'We Live Here,' About a Former Soviet Nuclear Test Site, Boarded by Syndicado Ahead of CPH:DOX Premiere (EXCLUSIVE) 'As a society, we stand at a crossroads where the principles of free speech and intellectual inquiry are under siege,' says Gibney. 'This documentary shines a much-needed spotlight on the critical issues facing higher education today and challenges us to confront the consequences of stifling dissenting voices.' On March 4, in a social media post, President Trump threatened to stop federal funding for 'any College, School, or University that allows illegal protests,' and proposed that 'agitators will be imprisoned/or permanently sent back to the country from which they came.' 'In these dangerously polarized times, I thought it was essential to investigate the institutions shaping the minds of our future citizens and leaders,' says Bienstock. 'It's easy to mock 'woke' politics and rant about right-wing agendas, but the reality is more nuanced and, from what we've witnessed, way more dramatic. And now, with Trump in the White House and academia in his sights, the future of higher education has never been more precarious.' 'Speechless' is currently in production and is being backed by Toronto-based Good Soup Productions, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, BBC Storyville and The Why Foundation. In addition to Gibney, Mette Hoffmann Meyer and Randi Kirshenbaum will serve as executive producers on the film. Producers are Bienstock and Garfield L. Miller ('Percy Vs Goliath'). The documentary does not yet have a release date or U.S. distribution. CBC and BBC Storyville will distribute the doc in Canada and England, respectively. Gibney is currently in production on 'Musk,' about Elon Musk for HBO Documentary Films, and 'Knife,' a tentatively titled documentary inspired by Salman Rushdie's memoir 'Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder,' published in April. Best of Variety Oscars 2026: First Blind Predictions Including Timothée Chalamet, Emma Stone, 'Wicked: For Good' and More What's Coming to Disney+ in March 2025 What's Coming to Netflix in March 2025
Yahoo
11-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘The Big Bang Theory' Spinoff Lands Another Star From the Original Series
John Ross Bowie is poised to reprise the role of Caltech plasma physicist and string theorist Barry Kripke in a spinoff of CBS' long-running sitcom 'The Big Bang Theory' currently in the early stages of development at Max. An individual familiar with the matter tells TheWrap that because the project has not yet received a series greenlight, Bowie has signed a holding deal with Warner Bros. Television. The spinoff comes from Chuck Lorre Productions in association with WBTV. Lorree serve as an executive producer and writer alongside Zak Penn and Bill Prady. Additional details about the project remain under wraps. Other 'Big Bang Theory' alums poised to return include Kevin Sussman, who portrayed Stuart Bloom, Brian Posehn, who played Bert Kibbler, and Lauren Lapkus, who played Denise. Introduced in Season 2, Kripke became a fan favorite, known for incessantly mocking his colleague and rival Sheldon Cooper (Jim Parsons) and his speech impediment due to rhotacism. He would go on to become a recurring character through the remainder of the show's 12-season run. In addition to 'The Big Bang Theory,' Bowie's other credits include 'Speechless,' 'Children's Hospital,' 'Jumanji: The Next Level,' and another Chuck Lorre CBS comedy, 'United States of Al.' The latest 'Big Bang Theory' spinoff follows the CBS hit 'Young Sheldon,' which ended last year after a 7-season run on the network. The post 'The Big Bang Theory' Spinoff Lands Another Star From the Original Series appeared first on TheWrap.
