Best-Selling Inspirational Authors to Novelize BTFS!
Posted: September 10, 2011
Zondervan Signs Christian Fiction Legends in Multi-Book Deal Grand Rapids, Mich., July 27, 2011—Zondervan today announced it signed award-winning and bestselling authors Bodie and Brock Thoene to a four book contract with the first title, Beyond the Farthest Star, to release December 2011. Beyond the Farthest Star is a novel based on the major motion picture screenplay by Andrew Librizzi with the film (Pathlight Entertainment) anticipated to release nationwide in time for the holidays. The emotionally compelling novel tells the tale of a father desperate to reconnect with his daughter and regain the love of his wife. In it, he discovers that reconciliation and trust begin, not with words, bit with the revelation of the heart. “Beyond the Farthest Star is a powerful story with gripping characters and fascinating twists and turns,”... Read more of this post
Test Screening
Posted: September 10, 2011
Our first screening of Beyond the Farthest Star was a wonderful success! The screening was held in an HD theatre in Irving,TX. Approximately, seventy people attending. Primarily, church, group and organizational leaders. Along with several contest winners from the BTFS BRING IT! database. We had folks sitting in the isles. The comments from the audience were so thoughtful, heartfelt and encouraging! Here are both the written and video comments from attendees… VIDEO LINK: http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=2157950223697&oid=170290344732&comments “I was completely mesmerized!” -Carla “Most powerful, inspirational movie I have ever seen. Life changing.” -Hailey “Overwhelming representation of God’s Love, Grace and the Law! I can’t stop crying!” Pastor Toni Gore Faith Fellowship... Read more of this post
Beyond the Farthest Star Church Leadership Resource Site is Now Available!
Posted: September 10, 2011
In addition to our main site, the BTFS Leadership site is designed to address pastors, youth pastors and others in church, group and/or organizational leadership. A multi-page interactive site, it includes a step-by-step introduction to the vision of the project, explanations relating to the use of the film in community outreach as well as clips, interviews and a montage of the movie. If you are in leadership and would like to partner with us to bring to the BTFS message of forgiveness, reconciliation and redemption to your group, church or community, please click here… http://beyondthefartheststar.com/leadership/
Pre-Order the BTFS Novel on Amazon.com Today!
Posted: September 10, 2011
“Zondervan is excited about our dynamic partnership with the Thoenes and Pathlight Entertainment,” said Sue Brower, Executive Editor for Zondervan. “Andrew Librizzi wrote such a compelling screenplay for the film Beyond the Farthest Star and we are looking forward to releasing the novel by Bodie and Brock Thoene this winter.” You can pre-order the Beyond the Farthest Star novel by clicking here: http://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Farthest-Brodie-Brock-Thoene/dp/0310336104/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1313767333&sr=1-1
American Film Market and BEYOND
Posted: November 23, 2010
The American Film Market (AFM) is a global market where films are bought, sold and selected for international distribution with more than 70 countries represented. More than four hundred production and distribution companies and thousands of buyers and sellers converge on Santa Monica every fall. This year’s market was up 6% with 7,695 attending. Last Saturday, I set out for Los Angeles with a few clips and information about our film, BEYOND THE FARTHEST STAR. With the film in post-production, we compiled three rough-cut scenes and a montage of the film. However, before setting appointments, I sent the montage to distributors in hopes of getting a meeting while at AFM. By the time I left, I had six meetings set with distributors and sales agents. Santa Monica was beautiful but there was little time to admire it. Each day, was packed with... Read more of this post
Meet Barry Corbin as Chief Burns
Posted: October 7, 2010
Legendary actor Barry Corbin who has established himself as one of the most memorable American talents with such films as the Academy-Award winning, NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN, WAR GAMES, URBAN COWBOY and THE DUKES OF HAZZARD, sits down with BTFS producer, Benjamin Dane. In addition to his film work, you may have seen Barry as former astronaut Maurice Minnifield in NORTHERN EXPOSURE or, more recently, as a b-ball coach in the teenage drama ONE TREE HILL. In BTFS, Mr. Corbin plays Chief Burns, a small town police chief determined to serve and protect but is thrown into a horne’s nest as the national media descends upon his sleepy town. Don’t for get to leave a comment and let us know what you thought!
…IN THE HANDS OF OUR FANS!
Posted: August 17, 2010
In keeping with our FAN-DRIVEN distribution strategy, our amazing web-guys have developed an exciting new feature to our newly, re-named BRING IT! button (Formerly ‘Demand It!’). Now, you will not only be able to vote to BRING this uniquely-inspired, faith-based movie to a cinema near you, but your “vote” will tally in your area of the country. In addition, you will be able to instantly see the results as the top 20 cites will be displayed with their total fan numbers! Since BTFS will be platform released throughout the country in 2011, the metro areas with the highest BRING IT! tallies will be the first to see the film, John Hossler of Josh McDowell Ministries says “Will have a definite positive impact on shaping and strengthening families. Intriguing, heartfelt and powerful.” So tell friends and family throughout... Read more of this post
We Love Leonard, Texas!
Posted: August 3, 2010
In this week’s video blog, cast and crew say a big, beyond THANK YOU! to the city of Leonard for being such gracious hosts to our fifty-plus member cast and crew during our three week stay there throughout production. Big props to Pastor Denny Gorena and the congregation of First Baptist Church for their tremendous support and all access to their church facility for our base camp. A special shout out goes to the Leonard City Council, Mayor Bill Yoss, City Secretary Nancy Robinson, Police Chief Rex A. Clark, Police Officer Kim Dillard, Fire Chief Roby Watson, all the business owners and residents who provided locations for the shoot, and the ever delightful Eddie Sudderth. Especially important to the cast and crew was our home away from home, The Five Rivers Motel and RV Park . . . Thank you Robin Whisenhunt for being such a fabulous hostess.... Read more of this post
Meet BTFS Wardrobe Designer Mia Elvington
Posted: July 20, 2010
In this week’s video blog, Wardrobe Designer Mia Elvington describes the challenges and her inspirations for the costuming Beyond the Farthest Star, the role of the wardrobe designer in an indie film and waking up with angel wings. Ms Elvington’s other credits include Gideon’s Gift (filming), Martini the Movie and Maggie’s Passage.
Cherami Leigh Talks About Co-Star Tyler Corie
Posted: July 8, 2010
In this week’s VIDEO blog, actress Cherami Leigh talks about working with co-star Tyler Corie in Beyond the Farthest Star. Ms Leigh, who plays the sixteen-year old, “fiercely-candid”, Goth daughter of Pastor Adam Wells, is befriended by her small town, bull-riding love interest, Stephen Miller, played by Mr. Corie. The dynamics created by this unlikely couple are at times, humorous, volatile and, in the end, a unique and tender portrait of adolescent romance. In addition to her starring role in BTFS, Cherami has had supporting roles in “The Deep End,” “The Hottest State,” “Friday Night Lights,” “Fast Food Nation” and “Holiday in the Heart” as the young LeAnn Rimes. Cherami also has had recurring roles as an international Anime voice talent in “Banbu Bredo,” “Fullmetal Alchemist – Brotherhood,”... Read more of this post
