Filming has begun in L.A. for the new gospel musical, Church. Apparently, it’s a musical comedy/drama based on typical Sunday services at the musical’s fictional church, Glorious New Life Greater Emmanuel Faith Tabernacle Church of The Living God In Christ Up on the Hill.
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Artists expected to star in the musical include Terrell Carter and Blanche McAllister-Dykes (both are some saaaangin’ folk). The film is being directed and produced by Cory King and Foster Corder.
If done right (IF, I say!), it may be really great. There is sooooooo much material to pull from in the church, and several folks in gospel have alluded to doing something like this for quite a while… I think some years back, Kirk Franklin and Donnie McClurkin mentioned that they were working on something based on the “church” experience, too. Wonder what happened with that…
In any event, visit www.churchthefilm.com for more info on the movie. I hope it’s good!
I can promise you, it will be GREAT! It will be FUNNY! It will be DRAMATIC! IT WILL BE MUSICAL! Stay tuned.... "If you thought Friday was funny, wait 'til you go to Church on Sunday!"
You guys remember Joseph Phillips? He was Vanessa's husband on the Cosby Show and has been in films and series. He is also on board. Check the website soon. Announcement coming of contest for 5 people to join the cast and appear on film with Terrell Carter!!
@ TR that is Denise's husband on Cosby show, lol
Hey Chad, thank you very much for correction. Glad someone is paying attention and keeping it real! Check out the film website and be on the lookout for the contest to join the cast
5 lucky people will be selected to join the cast of Church. Contest will be announced in next few days on the site www.churchthefilm.com. Opportunity to appear on screen with Terrell Carter!
this film will be great if they have a character like Damon Wayans as Ed Cash and Jim Carrey as the Reverend. lol classic stuff!
Wait til you see Terrence Cotton. He can move, he can sing, and wait til you see him run around that church. You won't just lol. You will LOL!!
@ TR no prob bro thanks for that link to check it out looks interesting i'll def check it out when it comes out
Hey, here is another flash from the past that has joined the cast of Church. Darius McCrary, who used to be on the TV show Family Matters. He is all grown up and can sing!! Also added gospel sensations Daryl Coley and Nikki Potts to the cast. Nikki is from West Angeles Church in LA. I suspect you all know Coley
isn't there a screeening somewhere today.. July 13th 2010..
There was a screening. Had more than 70 folks from cast and crew. Lots of fun. Taped audience comments and will post to the site soon. Continue to check out the website at www.churchthefilm.com or e mail at info@churchthefilm.com. Trailers and music clips from the soundtrack are up as well as how you can sponsor "Church" to come to your church or community. Let us know if you want copy of the promotional brochure. ITS TIME TO GO TO CHURCH!!!
Hey, Chad, Don't know if you have checked out the website at www.churchthefilm.com. You can see the trailers and listen to clips from some of the soundtrack. Spread the word. ITS TIME TO GO TO CHURCH!!
Church was screened in LA for the cast and crew. The audience reaction and comments are posted on YouTube. Check it out at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDz9rf3nn-c Enjoy!! Additonal screenings being lined up at Faithful Central Bible Church in Inglewood, Ca as part of a Back to School fundraser on October 16th. Additional screenings at our church partners soon to be announced for Sacramento, Ca and Houston, TX. Details to come
For more information on how to see Church at Faithful Central on Oct 16th, call 310-330-8000 ext 3248