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Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
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Hope Studios and Southern Adventist University School of Visual Art and Design Announce Start of Production on Feature Film "Slick"
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., June 10, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hope Studios and Southern Adventist University School of Visual Art and Design (SVAD) have announced that principal photography has officially begun on the upcoming feature film "Slick," a drama written and directed by SVAD alum Stanley Pomianowski. The film stars Brett Varvel (American Underdog, Disciples in the Moonlight) alongside Jim Chandler (The Farmer and The Belle, Stranger Things), Stephanie Peterson (Vindication, Undefiled), Joshwa Copeland (The Neighbor Who Saw Too Much), LeJon Woods (Old Fashioned) and Bonny Breuner (My Husband's 7 Wives), and will be shot on location in the greater Chattanooga area through June. In "Slick," a paroled convict strikes oil while doing community service at a church and tries to cheat them out of it—only to be disarmed by their relentless grace and kindness. The film is produced by Nicholas Livanos, Ashton Weiss, Michael Moyer, and Ziarah Carrillo for SVAD in partnership with Hope Studios. "We're thrilled for the chance to create a film inspired by one of Jesus' parables, and at the same time involve our student filmmakers in an unparalleled educational experience with seasoned professionals," said Nicholas Livanos, Film Program Coordinator at Southern Adventist University and Producer of "Slick." "I believe that stories are the language of human meaning, and we hope this one will be truly meaningful to audiences." "In today's climate of recessions, materialism, and mental health struggles with self-image, what better time to tell a story about the value God sees in us?" said Kevin Christenson, Head of Hope Studios. "We are excited to bring this universal story of grace over greed to screens all over the world. We're also thrilled to be bringing our sister organizations together -- Hope Channel International, Southern Adventist University, and Oakwood University to tell this great story." The film is slated for completion in 2025, with plans for theatrical distribution in 2026. For updates, behind-the-scenes content, and more, follow the film @theslickmovie on Instagram and The Slick Movie on Facebook, or visit About School of Visual Art and Design at Southern Adventist University: The School of Visual Art and Design trains developing artists to enter professional life with balanced artistic perspectives that are relevant to culture while being firmly grounded in faith. About Hope Studios: Hope Studios, the cinematic arm of Hope Channel International, crafts and shares stories across the globe through its footprint in over one hundred countries. With content rooted in faith and values, its mission transcends entertainment. Hope Studios strives to inspire positive change through the universal language of storytelling. View source version on Contacts Press Contact: Gavin BedneyHope Studios(630) 881-7422gavin@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Hope Studios and Southern Adventist University School of Visual Art and Design Announce Start of Production on Feature Film "Slick"
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., June 10, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hope Studios and Southern Adventist University School of Visual Art and Design (SVAD) have announced that principal photography has officially begun on the upcoming feature film "Slick," a drama written and directed by SVAD alum Stanley Pomianowski. The film stars Brett Varvel (American Underdog, Disciples in the Moonlight) alongside Jim Chandler (The Farmer and The Belle, Stranger Things), Stephanie Peterson (Vindication, Undefiled), Joshwa Copeland (The Neighbor Who Saw Too Much), LeJon Woods (Old Fashioned) and Bonny Breuner (My Husband's 7 Wives), and will be shot on location in the greater Chattanooga area through June. In "Slick," a paroled convict strikes oil while doing community service at a church and tries to cheat them out of it—only to be disarmed by their relentless grace and kindness. The film is produced by Nicholas Livanos, Ashton Weiss, Michael Moyer, and Ziarah Carrillo for SVAD in partnership with Hope Studios. "We're thrilled for the chance to create a film inspired by one of Jesus' parables, and at the same time involve our student filmmakers in an unparalleled educational experience with seasoned professionals," said Nicholas Livanos, Film Program Coordinator at Southern Adventist University and Producer of "Slick." "I believe that stories are the language of human meaning, and we hope this one will be truly meaningful to audiences." "In today's climate of recessions, materialism, and mental health struggles with self-image, what better time to tell a story about the value God sees in us?" said Kevin Christenson, Head of Hope Studios. "We are excited to bring this universal story of grace over greed to screens all over the world. We're also thrilled to be bringing our sister organizations together -- Hope Channel International, Southern Adventist University, and Oakwood University to tell this great story." The film is slated for completion in 2025, with plans for theatrical distribution in 2026. For updates, behind-the-scenes content, and more, follow the film @theslickmovie on Instagram and The Slick Movie on Facebook, or visit About School of Visual Art and Design at Southern Adventist University: The School of Visual Art and Design trains developing artists to enter professional life with balanced artistic perspectives that are relevant to culture while being firmly grounded in faith. About Hope Studios: Hope Studios, the cinematic arm of Hope Channel International, crafts and shares stories across the globe through its footprint in over one hundred countries. With content rooted in faith and values, its mission transcends entertainment. Hope Studios strives to inspire positive change through the universal language of storytelling. View source version on Contacts Press Contact: Gavin BedneyHope Studios(630) 881-7422gavin@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Wire
Hope Studios and Southern Adventist University School of Visual Art and Design Announce Start of Production on Feature Film 'Slick'
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hope Studios and Southern Adventist University School of Visual Art and Design (SVAD) have announced that principal photography has officially begun on the upcoming feature film "Slick,' a drama written and directed by SVAD alum Stanley Pomianowski. The film stars Brett Varvel (American Underdog, Disciples in the Moonlight) alongside Jim Chandler (The Farmer and The Belle, Stranger Things), Stephanie Peterson (Vindication, Undefiled), Joshwa Copeland (The Neighbor Who Saw Too Much), LeJon Woods (Old Fashioned) and Bonny Breuner (My Husband's 7 Wives), and will be shot on location in the greater Chattanooga area through June. In"Slick," a paroled convict strikes oil while doing community service at a church and tries to cheat them out of it—only to be disarmed by their relentless grace and kindness. The film is produced by Nicholas Livanos, Ashton Weiss, Michael Moyer, and Ziarah Carrillo for SVAD in partnership with Hope Studios. 'We're thrilled for the chance to create a film inspired by one of Jesus' parables, and at the same time involve our student filmmakers in an unparalleled educational experience with seasoned professionals,' said Nicholas Livanos, Film Program Coordinator at Southern Adventist University and Producer of 'Slick.' 'I believe that stories are the language of human meaning, and we hope this one will be truly meaningful to audiences.' 'In today's climate of recessions, materialism, and mental health struggles with self-image, what better time to tell a story about the value God sees in us?' said Kevin Christenson, Head of Hope Studios. 'We are excited to bring this universal story of grace over greed to screens all over the world. We're also thrilled to be bringing our sister organizations together -- Hope Channel International, Southern Adventist University, and Oakwood University to tell this great story.' The film is slated for completion in 2025, with plans for theatrical distribution in 2026. For updates, behind-the-scenes content, and more, follow the film @theslickmovie on Instagram and The Slick Movie on Facebook, or visit About School of Visual Art and Design at Southern Adventist University: The School of Visual Art and Design trains developing artists to enter professional life with balanced artistic perspectives that are relevant to culture while being firmly grounded in faith. About Hope Studios: Hope Studios, the cinematic arm of Hope Channel International, crafts and shares stories across the globe through its footprint in over one hundred countries. With content rooted in faith and values, its mission transcends entertainment. Hope Studios strives to inspire positive change through the universal language of storytelling.
Sunday World
21-05-2025
- Sunday World
Gardaí fear someone will be killed as inter-family feud spirals out of control
Shots were fired at a house in Co Sligo over the weekend in the latest incident An inter-family feud is spreading in the west of the country, leading to fears someone will be killed. Shots were fired at a house in Co Sligo over the weekend in the latest incident linked to the dispute, in which a home occupied by an individual nicknamed 'The Farmer' was targeted. Sources say 'The Farmer' is not involved in the agricultural industry. No one was injured in the shotgun attack in Tubbercurry, but damage was caused to the property. The incident has led to fears that a feud that has been raging in Co Mayo, as well as in Co Galway, has led to the factions now going to war in Co Sligo. The shooting at the weekend is the fourth serious incident linked to the feud to be investigated by Sligo gardaí in recent weeks after a number of its participants moved to that county. The incidents included a criminal damage incident, threats to kill and an attempted arson attack. According to information obtained by the Sunday World, these crimes are part of 60 separate incidents being investigated by officers from the North Western Region in the last six years related to the feud. Stock image. Photo: Getty News in 90 seconds - 21st May 'Like many of these feuds, there is up to four individuals at the core – at the centre of this, but underneath them there are dozens of willing participants,' a source said. 'As this violence continues to spread now to a different county, there are genuine fears that someone could get killed – this is what happens when shots are let off and houses are set on fire. 'A lot of this agitation is spread on social media where so-called call-out videos are posted, which are simply just encouraging violence.' Sources have said there is a view among some gardaí that more needs to be done to deal with the feuding gangsters terrorising some parts of the west of the country. This is despite an operation last July in which officers targeted one of the gangs at the centre of the feud. Gardaí seized €75,000 in cash, three vehicles, a Tiguan SUV, an Audi A5 car and a Ford Transit van, as well as a 'large amount' of designer watches and multiple electronic devices in Galway. Two bank accounts, both within and outside the jurisdiction, with cash and cryptocurrency valued in excess of €990,000 were frozen under money-laundering legislation. The gang targeted in last summer's operation is considered to be the biggest drug-dealing mob in Co Mayo and also has 'significant influence on organised crime in Co Galway', a source said. Investigations have established that the Mayo-based gang have been sourcing their drugs from two bigger crime networks – one based in Sligo and the other in Limerick. Two families based in Mayo originally formed an alliance against two families from Galway city, but now more families have been dragged into the dispute – the origin of which is unclear. As part of the feud, there have been several shooting incidents, petrol and pipe-bomb attacks, ramming of cars and other violent incidents as well as multiple death threats, often issued on social media.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom' Feature in the Works at Aardman
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways Shaun the Sheep is gearing up for a third feature film, with Aardman Animations and StudioCanal on Wednesday unveiling plans for Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom. Sky will be the U.K. distributor releasing the movie in cinemas and on Sky Cinema. Independent studio Aardman, known for its stop-motion franchises, including Wallace & Gromit and Chicken Run, has partnered with Canal+ unit StudioCanal as the global partner outside the U.K. in the companies' fourth collaboration following Shaun the Sheep Movie, A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmaggedon, and Early Man. More from The Hollywood Reporter StudioCanal will launch worldwide sales at Cannes. 'Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom sees the residents of Mossy Bottom Farm looking forward to Halloween – until the clumsy Farmer trashes the flock's beloved pumpkin patch!' reads a synopsis for the new film. 'When Shaun turns mad scientist to fix the problem, things rapidly spiral out of control… With The Farmer missing and a wild beast roaming the woods of Mossingham, all the ingredients are in place for a monstrously fun family adventure.' Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom is written by Mark Burton (Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl, Paddington in Peru, Shaun the Sheep Movie) and Giles Pilbrow (Horrible Histories, Shaun the Sheep: The Flight Before Christmas) and will be directed by Steve Cox (Shaun the Sheep: The Flight Before Christmas) and Matthew Walker (Lloyd of the Flies). Richard Beek (Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl) serves as producer, with Nick Park, Peter Lord, Carla Shelley and Cox as studio executive producers. Shaun the Sheep is 'one of Aardman's best-performing properties, broadcast in 170 territories worldwide' on TV, with a seventh season airing later this year, according to the company. 'Shaun the Sheep is an iconic character, beloved by viewers of all ages around the world. In our new animated movie, we bring family-friendly thrills to this light-hearted, spooky Halloween adventure,' said Sarah Cox, chief creative director at Aardman. 'Expect smashed pumpkins, wayward science, and a wild hairy beast on the loose in Mossy Bottom – all delivered with the flock's trademark joyous comedy.' Anna Marsh, CEO of StudioCanal, deputy CEO of Canal+ & chief content officer of Canal+, and Ron Halpern, executive vp, global production at StudioCanal, said: 'We are so delighted to be in development and pre-production on Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom.' They added: 'We have taken such pride in establishing Shaun the Sheep and the flock as a cinematic must for audiences across the globe and in this – our third feature film in the franchise – we have a tantalizing seasonal hook in Halloween with thrills, spills, surprises, a touch of science and characters old and new. We cannot wait to reveal more of this highly anticipated family treat in the coming months.' This new Aardman feature film follows the recent success of the studio's Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl, 'which broke viewing records in the Christmas period as it became the most-watched animated film broadcast on British television since modern viewing records began in 2002,' the company noted. The film also won two BAFTA Film Awards. Best of The Hollywood Reporter Sign up for THR's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
