Wednesday, March 02, 2005

(AgapePress) - Although largely ignored at the Oscars, Mel Gibson's film The Passion of the Christ got plenty of attention at the 13th annual Movieguide Faith & Values Awards Gala and Report to the Entertainment Industry.


James Caviezel as Jesus in The Passion of the Christ
Gibson's scripture-based blockbuster about the crucifixion of Jesus won multiple honors at Movieguide's February 24 event, held in the International Ballroom of the Beverly Hilton in California. The gala ceremony, sometimes referred to as "the Christian Oscars," took place just days before Sunday's 77th Annual Academy Awards presentation in Hollywood.

While the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences did remember The Passion of the Christ in three somewhat marginal Oscar categories -- Best Achievement in Cinematography, Makeup, and Music (Original Score) -- Academy members gave no nod at all to producer-director Mel Gibson as the creative force behind what was arguably the year's most successful film.

At the Movieguide Gala Awards, however, Gibson's film took home the $50,000 John Templeton Foundation Epiphany Prize for "Most Inspiring Movie." Each year the Epiphany Prize is awarded to a film as well as a TV program that “greatly increases man’s love and understanding of God.�
Also, actor Jim Caviezel won the gala's Grace Award for "Most Inspiring Movie Performance of 2004" for his portrayal of Jesus Christ in The Passion.

The Grace Award is given for the movie performance that best exemplifies God's grace toward humanity. As Caviezel came onstage to receive the award, he received a huge round of applause from Hollywood peers at the event -- not to mention a laugh when he quipped, "This is one time you'll forgive me for saying, 'Thank you Jesus.'" And in accepting the Epiphany Prize for Mel Gibson and his PASSION co-producers, Caviezel earnestly noted, "This is a very special night for us."

Other Big Winners

Other motion pictures that did well at the Movieguide Gala Awards included Spider-Man 2 (Columbia Pictures/Sony), which got the "Best Movie for Mature Audiences" award; and Disney-Pixar's The Incredibles, which was named "Best Family Movie." Meanwhile, the "Best Movie Documentary" award went to another Disney production, "America's Heart and Soul." More...

(AgapePress) - Although largely ignored at the Oscars, Mel Gibson's film The Passion of the Christ got plenty of attention at the 13th annual Movieguide Faith & Values Awards Gala and Report to the Entertainment Industry.

James Caviezel as Jesus in The Passion of the Christ
Gibson's scripture-based blockbuster about the crucifixion of Jesus won multiple honors at Movieguide's February 24 event, held in the International Ballroom of the Beverly Hilton in California. The gala ceremony, sometimes referred to as "the Christian Oscars," took place just days before Sunday's 77th Annual Academy Awards presentation in Hollywood.

While the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences did remember The Passion of the Christ in three somewhat marginal Oscar categories -- Best Achievement in Cinematography, Makeup, and Music (Original Score) -- Academy members gave no nod at all to producer-director Mel Gibson as the creative force behind what was arguably the year's most successful film.

At the Movieguide Gala Awards, however, Gibson's film took home the $50,000 John Templeton Foundation Epiphany Prize for "Most Inspiring Movie." Each year the Epiphany Prize is awarded to a film as well as a TV program that “greatly increases man’s love and understanding of God.�
Also, actor Jim Caviezel won the gala's Grace Award for "Most Inspiring Movie Performance of 2004" for his portrayal of Jesus Christ in The Passion.

The Grace Award is given for the movie performance that best exemplifies God's grace toward humanity. As Caviezel came onstage to receive the award, he received a huge round of applause from Hollywood peers at the event -- not to mention a laugh when he quipped, "This is one time you'll forgive me for saying, 'Thank you Jesus.'" And in accepting the Epiphany Prize for Mel Gibson and his PASSION co-producers, Caviezel earnestly noted, "This is a very special night for us."

Other Big Winners

Other motion pictures that did well at the Movieguide Gala Awards included Spider-Man 2 (Columbia Pictures/Sony), which got the "Best Movie for Mature Audiences" award; and Disney-Pixar's The Incredibles, which was named "Best Family Movie." Meanwhile, the "Best Movie Documentary" award went to another Disney production, "America's Heart and Soul." More...

Tuesday, March 01, 2005

(AgapePress) - Although largely ignored at the Oscars, Mel Gibson's film The Passion of the Christ got plenty of attention at the 13th annual Movieguide Faith & Values Awards Gala and Report to the Entertainment Industry.


James Caviezel as Jesus in The Passion of the Christ
Gibson's scripture-based blockbuster about the crucifixion of Jesus won multiple honors at Movieguide's February 24 event, held in the International Ballroom of the Beverly Hilton in California. The gala ceremony, sometimes referred to as "the Christian Oscars," took place just days before Sunday's 77th Annual Academy Awards presentation in Hollywood.

While the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences did remember The Passion of the Christ in three somewhat marginal Oscar categories -- Best Achievement in Cinematography, Makeup, and Music (Original Score) -- Academy members gave no nod at all to producer-director Mel Gibson as the creative force behind what was arguably the year's most successful film.

At the Movieguide Gala Awards, however, Gibson's film took home the $50,000 John Templeton Foundation Epiphany Prize for "Most Inspiring Movie." Each year the Epiphany Prize is awarded to a film as well as a TV program that “greatly increases man’s love and understanding of God.�
Also, actor Jim Caviezel won the gala's Grace Award for "Most Inspiring Movie Performance of 2004" for his portrayal of Jesus Christ in The Passion.

The Grace Award is given for the movie performance that best exemplifies God's grace toward humanity. As Caviezel came onstage to receive the award, he received a huge round of applause from Hollywood peers at the event -- not to mention a laugh when he quipped, "This is one time you'll forgive me for saying, 'Thank you Jesus.'" And in accepting the Epiphany Prize for Mel Gibson and his PASSION co-producers, Caviezel earnestly noted, "This is a very special night for us."

Other Big Winners

Other motion pictures that did well at the Movieguide Gala Awards included Spider-Man 2 (Columbia Pictures/Sony), which got the "Best Movie for Mature Audiences" award; and Disney-Pixar's The Incredibles, which was named "Best Family Movie." Meanwhile, the "Best Movie Documentary" award went to another Disney production, "America's Heart and Soul." More...

(AgapePress) - Although largely ignored at the Oscars, Mel Gibson's film The Passion of the Christ got plenty of attention at the 13th annual Movieguide Faith & Values Awards Gala and Report to the Entertainment Industry.


James Caviezel as Jesus in The Passion of the Christ
Gibson's scripture-based blockbuster about the crucifixion of Jesus won multiple honors at Movieguide's February 24 event, held in the International Ballroom of the Beverly Hilton in California. The gala ceremony, sometimes referred to as "the Christian Oscars," took place just days before Sunday's 77th Annual Academy Awards presentation in Hollywood.

While the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences did remember The Passion of the Christ in three somewhat marginal Oscar categories -- Best Achievement in Cinematography, Makeup, and Music (Original Score) -- Academy members gave no nod at all to producer-director Mel Gibson as the creative force behind what was arguably the year's most successful film.

At the Movieguide Gala Awards, however, Gibson's film took home the $50,000 John Templeton Foundation Epiphany Prize for "Most Inspiring Movie." Each year the Epiphany Prize is awarded to a film as well as a TV program that “greatly increases man’s love and understanding of God.�
Also, actor Jim Caviezel won the gala's Grace Award for "Most Inspiring Movie Performance of 2004" for his portrayal of Jesus Christ in The Passion.

The Grace Award is given for the movie performance that best exemplifies God's grace toward humanity. As Caviezel came onstage to receive the award, he received a huge round of applause from Hollywood peers at the event -- not to mention a laugh when he quipped, "This is one time you'll forgive me for saying, 'Thank you Jesus.'" And in accepting the Epiphany Prize for Mel Gibson and his PASSION co-producers, Caviezel earnestly noted, "This is a very special night for us."

Other Big Winners

Other motion pictures that did well at the Movieguide Gala Awards included Spider-Man 2 (Columbia Pictures/Sony), which got the "Best Movie for Mature Audiences" award; and Disney-Pixar's The Incredibles, which was named "Best Family Movie." Meanwhile, the "Best Movie Documentary" award went to another Disney production, "America's Heart and Soul." More...

(AgapePress) - Although largely ignored at the Oscars, Mel Gibson's film The Passion of the Christ got plenty of attention at the 13th annual Movieguide Faith & Values Awards Gala and Report to the Entertainment Industry.


James Caviezel as Jesus in The Passion of the Christ
Gibson's scripture-based blockbuster about the crucifixion of Jesus won multiple honors at Movieguide's February 24 event, held in the International Ballroom of the Beverly Hilton in California. The gala ceremony, sometimes referred to as "the Christian Oscars," took place just days before Sunday's 77th Annual Academy Awards presentation in Hollywood.

While the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences did remember The Passion of the Christ in three somewhat marginal Oscar categories -- Best Achievement in Cinematography, Makeup, and Music (Original Score) -- Academy members gave no nod at all to producer-director Mel Gibson as the creative force behind what was arguably the year's most successful film.

At the Movieguide Gala Awards, however, Gibson's film took home the $50,000 John Templeton Foundation Epiphany Prize for "Most Inspiring Movie." Each year the Epiphany Prize is awarded to a film as well as a TV program that “greatly increases man’s love and understanding of God.�
Also, actor Jim Caviezel won the gala's Grace Award for "Most Inspiring Movie Performance of 2004" for his portrayal of Jesus Christ in The Passion.

The Grace Award is given for the movie performance that best exemplifies God's grace toward humanity. As Caviezel came onstage to receive the award, he received a huge round of applause from Hollywood peers at the event -- not to mention a laugh when he quipped, "This is one time you'll forgive me for saying, 'Thank you Jesus.'" And in accepting the Epiphany Prize for Mel Gibson and his PASSION co-producers, Caviezel earnestly noted, "This is a very special night for us."

Other Big Winners

Other motion pictures that did well at the Movieguide Gala Awards included Spider-Man 2 (Columbia Pictures/Sony), which got the "Best Movie for Mature Audiences" award; and Disney-Pixar's The Incredibles, which was named "Best Family Movie." Meanwhile, the "Best Movie Documentary" award went to another Disney production, "America's Heart and Soul." More...

(AgapePress) - Although largely ignored at the Oscars, Mel Gibson's film The Passion of the Christ got plenty of attention at the 13th annual Movieguide Faith & Values Awards Gala and Report to the Entertainment Industry.


James Caviezel as Jesus in The Passion of the Christ
Gibson's scripture-based blockbuster about the crucifixion of Jesus won multiple honors at Movieguide's February 24 event, held in the International Ballroom of the Beverly Hilton in California. The gala ceremony, sometimes referred to as "the Christian Oscars," took place just days before Sunday's 77th Annual Academy Awards presentation in Hollywood.

While the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences did remember The Passion of the Christ in three somewhat marginal Oscar categories -- Best Achievement in Cinematography, Makeup, and Music (Original Score) -- Academy members gave no nod at all to producer-director Mel Gibson as the creative force behind what was arguably the year's most successful film.

At the Movieguide Gala Awards, however, Gibson's film took home the $50,000 John Templeton Foundation Epiphany Prize for "Most Inspiring Movie." Each year the Epiphany Prize is awarded to a film as well as a TV program that “greatly increases man’s love and understanding of God.�
Also, actor Jim Caviezel won the gala's Grace Award for "Most Inspiring Movie Performance of 2004" for his portrayal of Jesus Christ in The Passion.

The Grace Award is given for the movie performance that best exemplifies God's grace toward humanity. As Caviezel came onstage to receive the award, he received a huge round of applause from Hollywood peers at the event -- not to mention a laugh when he quipped, "This is one time you'll forgive me for saying, 'Thank you Jesus.'" And in accepting the Epiphany Prize for Mel Gibson and his PASSION co-producers, Caviezel earnestly noted, "This is a very special night for us."

Other Big Winners

Other motion pictures that did well at the Movieguide Gala Awards included Spider-Man 2 (Columbia Pictures/Sony), which got the "Best Movie for Mature Audiences" award; and Disney-Pixar's The Incredibles, which was named "Best Family Movie." Meanwhile, the "Best Movie Documentary" award went to another Disney production, "America's Heart and Soul." More...

(AgapePress) - Although largely ignored at the Oscars, Mel Gibson's film The Passion of the Christ got plenty of attention at the 13th annual Movieguide Faith & Values Awards Gala and Report to the Entertainment Industry.


James Caviezel as Jesus in The Passion of the Christ
Gibson's scripture-based blockbuster about the crucifixion of Jesus won multiple honors at Movieguide's February 24 event, held in the International Ballroom of the Beverly Hilton in California. The gala ceremony, sometimes referred to as "the Christian Oscars," took place just days before Sunday's 77th Annual Academy Awards presentation in Hollywood.

While the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences did remember The Passion of the Christ in three somewhat marginal Oscar categories -- Best Achievement in Cinematography, Makeup, and Music (Original Score) -- Academy members gave no nod at all to producer-director Mel Gibson as the creative force behind what was arguably the year's most successful film.

At the Movieguide Gala Awards, however, Gibson's film took home the $50,000 John Templeton Foundation Epiphany Prize for "Most Inspiring Movie." Each year the Epiphany Prize is awarded to a film as well as a TV program that “greatly increases man’s love and understanding of God.�
Also, actor Jim Caviezel won the gala's Grace Award for "Most Inspiring Movie Performance of 2004" for his portrayal of Jesus Christ in The Passion.

The Grace Award is given for the movie performance that best exemplifies God's grace toward humanity. As Caviezel came onstage to receive the award, he received a huge round of applause from Hollywood peers at the event -- not to mention a laugh when he quipped, "This is one time you'll forgive me for saying, 'Thank you Jesus.'" And in accepting the Epiphany Prize for Mel Gibson and his PASSION co-producers, Caviezel earnestly noted, "This is a very special night for us."

Other Big Winners

Other motion pictures that did well at the Movieguide Gala Awards included Spider-Man 2 (Columbia Pictures/Sony), which got the "Best Movie for Mature Audiences" award; and Disney-Pixar's The Incredibles, which was named "Best Family Movie." Meanwhile, the "Best Movie Documentary" award went to another Disney production, "America's Heart and Soul." More...

(AgapePress) - Although largely ignored at the Oscars, Mel Gibson's film The Passion of the Christ got plenty of attention at the 13th annual Movieguide Faith & Values Awards Gala and Report to the Entertainment Industry.

James Caviezel as Jesus in The Passion of the Christ
Gibson's scripture-based blockbuster about the crucifixion of Jesus won multiple honors at Movieguide's February 24 event, held in the International Ballroom of the Beverly Hilton in California. The gala ceremony, sometimes referred to as "the Christian Oscars," took place just days before Sunday's 77th Annual Academy Awards presentation in Hollywood.

While the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences did remember The Passion of the Christ in three somewhat marginal Oscar categories -- Best Achievement in Cinematography, Makeup, and Music (Original Score) -- Academy members gave no nod at all to producer-director Mel Gibson as the creative force behind what was arguably the year's most successful film.

At the Movieguide Gala Awards, however, Gibson's film took home the $50,000 John Templeton Foundation Epiphany Prize for "Most Inspiring Movie." Each year the Epiphany Prize is awarded to a film as well as a TV program that “greatly increases man’s love and understanding of God.�
Also, actor Jim Caviezel won the gala's Grace Award for "Most Inspiring Movie Performance of 2004" for his portrayal of Jesus Christ in The Passion.

The Grace Award is given for the movie performance that best exemplifies God's grace toward humanity. As Caviezel came onstage to receive the award, he received a huge round of applause from Hollywood peers at the event -- not to mention a laugh when he quipped, "This is one time you'll forgive me for saying, 'Thank you Jesus.'" And in accepting the Epiphany Prize for Mel Gibson and his PASSION co-producers, Caviezel earnestly noted, "This is a very special night for us."

Other Big Winners

Other motion pictures that did well at the Movieguide Gala Awards included Spider-Man 2 (Columbia Pictures/Sony), which got the "Best Movie for Mature Audiences" award; and Disney-Pixar's The Incredibles, which was named "Best Family Movie." Meanwhile, the "Best Movie Documentary" award went to another Disney production, "America's Heart and Soul." More...