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Nicole C. Mullen’s powerhouse single “Holy Captivated” climbed the charts to #3 this week at Lite AC/INSPO radio. The single gained momentum to break into the top of the charts as Mullen kicks off 2012 tour dates traveling the globe to share the Gospel and music from her CD, Captivated.
“‘Holy Captivated’ is a declaration of the awesomeness of God, regardless of our emotional climate,” said Mullen. “This song reminds us all that God is holy, and He is worthy of worship in every season of life. I’m honored to see a great response from radio.”
“Holy Captivated” is Mullen’s second single fromthe album, Captivated, produced by Ed Cash. Written by Mullen and Antonio Neal, the song features Mullen’s heartfelt vocals backed by equally powerful lyrics.
Kicking off 2012, Mullen continues to tour around the United States and abroad bringing her anointed talents to audiences across the globe alongside her talented Team NCM members. Tour stops include Ghana, Africa, Benton Harbor, Mich., Columbia, Tenn., Middleburg Heights, Ohio, South Barrington, Ill. and more to be added in the coming weeks.
Nicole has been recording her global tour experience for a video biography of her travels set to “Holy Captivated” which may be watched below.
Nicole C. Mullen possesses a diverse resume as a wife, mother, singer, songwriter, speaker, and successful businesswoman as well as a minister and mentor. She has written and recorded such classic songs as “Redeemer” and supplied signature songs to other worshiping artists. Songwriting has always been one of Mullen’s most treasured gifts and she’s used it as a vehicle to encourage, inspire and to teach. Her creativity and compassion have fueled a life of ministry with global impact, mentoring young people through her Baby Girls Club and Team NCM.
Maranatha! Music is a pioneer in praise and worship music resource publishing. Best known for the Praise Series, Praise Band Series, The Invitation CD and Top 25 Series; Maranatha! Music has sold more than 30 million records worldwide.
In 2009, a New York City youth group passionate for God saw an Atheist Advertisement campaign in the subway system which stated, “A Million New Yorkers Are Good Without God. Are You?” They were so stirred up by this they went to their Youth Pastor who then went to his network of Youth Pastors and leaders to ask, “What are we, as the body of Christ going to do about this?” They prayed and decided to take action and have Youth Ministries from all around the 5 boroughs hold a prayer walk wearing a simple T-shirt which stated “God Belongs in My City”. This powerful act of unity is sweeping the nation and is now set to impact North Carolina.
On Saturday April 14, youth and adults of the Fayetteville, NC community will join this movement in a silent prayer walk throughout the city with one cohesive proclamation – God Belongs In My City! The strategic route will include stops at key benchmarks throughout Fayetteville: The Airborne Museum, Veterans Park, City Hall and the Police Station, The Market House, Fayetteville Public Library and will end at Festival Park with a gospel music concert and free food for the entire community.
“Who can look at the great things happening in our city – a growing economy, an improved transit system, new homes for hundreds in the Hope VI area, and not recognize that God is at work in our city,” states Fayetteville Mayor Anthony Chavonne. “I can’t think of a more exciting effort than for our diverse faith community coming together in April to celebrate God’s many blessings to our city.”
This silent demonstration will not be a day of public evangelism. Walkers will not be engaged any debating, nor have banners, signs or printed materials to hand out. Participants will wear their “God Belongs In My City” T-Shirt as a display of belief.
“The God Belongs In My CityFayetteville vision is to unite churches, civic organizations, businesses and individuals from all denominations, all ages and cultures together to make a decree of faith as one body,” explains Anthony O’Neal, Youth Pastor at Simon Temple Church and event director for GBIMC Fayetteville. “We expect over 6,000 people from over 100 different churches and organizations to take a stance and join this walk. In return, this will empower, strengthen and bring light to our community and set an example of communal partnership for the entire country.”
Fayetteville City Officials, Pastors, Business Leaders and Organization Representatives begin to prepare for the city wide event which will impact thousands.
GOD BELONGS IN MY CITY FAYETTEVILLE
Contact: Anthony O’Neal – Fayetteville Event Director 910-922-5928 / anthony@godinfayetteville.org
Event Details: What: God Belongs In My City – Fayetteville Prayer Walk When: April 14, 2012 Time: 11AM Who: The Fayetteville Christian Community Where: Festival Park Down Town Fayetteville, NC
Prayer Walk Route: 11:00AM – Park open for arrival 11:30AM – Praise and Worship (GBIMC Unity Worship Team) 12:00PM – Prayer Walk begins Destination 1 – Veterans Park & Airborne Museum (Pray over Active and Veteran Soldiers) Destination 2 – Police Station & City Hall (Pray over Police, Mayor and City Council) Destination 3 – Market House (Pray over city and unity amongst the people) Destination 4 – Public Library (Pray over education) Final Destination – Festival Park (Closing Prayer over Spiritual Leaders) Closing Prayer – free meal served to walk participants
“GOD BELONGS IN MY CITY” Official Music Video click image to watch
Tyscot recording artist Damita makes no excuse for expressing her Love for God through her life and music. Whether singing live on stage or ministering at church, she makes it known that God is the center and love of her life.
Damita has proclaimed 2012 a year of great things for the body of Christ and plans to creatively express her love for God in many ways this year. The buzz surrounding Damita is that she is aggressively completing her 2012 CD release on Tyscot Music & Entertainment. Her new music has been described as refreshing, anointed, dynamic and lyrically sound.
This week, Tyscot serviced the much-talked-about track “I Love You” to radio and it has quickly been added in rotation at several stations across the country. “I Love You” speaks of God’s endless love and Damita’s commitment to Him, no matter what life may bring. It won’t take long for radio listeners and Damita fans to catch on to the lyrics and melody.
In the song, she sings the heartfelt lyrics “When I need a shelter, I run to you, when I need help Lord, you bring me through and that’s why I love you”. “I Love You” is a great lead single for Damita’s much anticipated 2012 release.
The Gospel Heritage Foundation presents the 16th Annual Praise and Worship Conference, the nation’s #1 Worship Conference, February 16-18, 2012; featuring several award-winning artists who will not only perform but will participate in ground-breaking seminars. The 2012 conference will be held at The Potter’s House Christian Ministries (Church) in Jacksonville, Fl, and will feature some of the most celebrated personalities in the Gospel Music industry including:
· Bishop Hezekiah Walker (“Sold Out”)
· Vashawn Mitchell (“Nobody Greater Than You”)
· William McDowell (“I Give Myself Away”)
· Wess Morgan (I Choose to Worship”)
· Jonathan Nelson (“My Name is Victory”, “Right Now Praise”)
· Jason Nelson (“Shifting the Atmosphere”)
· Stephen Hurd (“Amazing”)
The Annual Praise & Worship Conference has a mission to preserve and perpetuate the Gospel Heritage of Praise & Worship. During the 2 ½ day event, daily classes and seminars are offered for pastors, ministers of music, praise teams/leaders, praise dancers/mimes, musicians and general worshippers; during the evenings dynamic keynote speakers are featured. This year’s line-up includes: (Pastor Kimberly Ray(Chicago, IL); and Bishop Vaughn McLaughlin, Host Pastor). Nighttime activities will also feature showcases and a special Friday night Worship Gala!
Sponsors include the Coca Cola Company, Rejoice! Musical Soul Food Radio Network, Glory Communications, UGospel.com, and WCGL Radio. Another highlight will be the Artist Boot Camp led by Bishop Hezekiah Walker, VaShawn Mitchell, Benita Bellamy, Eboni Funderburk and leading Gospel artists and industry executives on Thursday, Feb 16, followed later that evening by the Artist Showcase (“Heritage Got Talent!”), where over $2,000 in cash scholarships will be donated.
The Gospel Heritage Praise & Worship Conference was conceived, founded, and nurtured by Dr. Teresa Hairston,who has built the Conference into a prestigious event that garners attendees from around the world. “The Gospel Heritage Praise & Worship Conference celebrates Worship as a lifestyle,” states Dr. Hairston. We celebrate and educate. People come away from the Conference inspired, empowered and changed!” Board members of the Gospel Heritage Foundation include: Rev. Willis Steele, Dr. John Guns, Pastor Wess Morgan, Bishop Hezekiah Walker and Trent Phillips.
The music industry has changed and so have the methods of manufacturing and distributing music. There is a “NEW” Normal and today’s psalmists who desire to share their talents worldwide have more opportunities, but also may face more challenges! Over the two days, we will go in depth into the heart and soul of the psalmist and musician; as well as deal with the business of Christian music. Join Bishop Hezekiah Walker, VaShawn Mitchell, Benita Bellamy, Eboni Funderburk and the leading industry executives and artists in candid discussions on the “New Normal” in gospel music. The “New Normal” comes from a new generation of fresh voices from rising artists, executives and ministry leaders who have innovative ideas and practices being implemented in comparison to the old models (business as usual). Explore and establish “new rules!”
Mathew Knowles’ Music World Gospel will release Brian Courtney Wilson’s new CD project, So Proud, in stores and available online everywhere on February 7, 2012.
The CD cover of So Proud, the highly-anticipated new project from gospel sensation Brian Courtney Wilson, features a picture of Wilson as a baby wearing headphones. For Wilson, that serves as a reminder of both the theme of his album and the driving force of his career. “Before my mom and dad knew I was going to be a singer, God had given them a promise to nurture into the person that I am today,” he says. “We are all given some promise, some vision for our future that we have to nurture, endure hard times for, and always believe in.” Wilson has nurtured his promise into a remarkable career in music ministry. Since the release of his debut CD, Just Love, Wilson has been touted as one of gospel music’s contemporary break-through artists of 2010 and 2011. “So Proud will be another breakthrough project for Brian and Music World Gospel,” says Mathew Knowles, founder, President and CEO of Music World Entertainment. “Brian’s devoted followers will be very pleased and he’s sure to capture new supporters with this project.”
The inspiration for this project came three years ago when Wilson penned “So Proud,” the title song and the CD project’s first single. The song is about remembering…remembering the reasons why you should keep going when the days seem the hardest…remembering your value when people cast you aside…remembering the people who did not give up on you whenyou feel like giving up on yourself…and most of all, it’s about remembering that the reason we have so much to remember is because God has always been there to make a way through the people in our lives.”
This week, Wilson’s current single, “So Proud” moves to #20 on Billboard’s Hot Gospel Songs chart with +130 spins, and #18 on the Gospel Indicator chart. “So Proud” had two new radio adds at WUFO- AM (Buffalo, NY) and WGRB-AM (Chicago, IL). The single is now available on over 150 digital and streaming outlets.Wilson believes God gave him “So Proud” when he was feeling especially discouraged and needed to remember the way to go. He knew then that the song would anchor his next project, and his goal for the rest of the album was to assemble a group of songs that would convey what it means to live in God’s promise. Wilson wrote or collaborated on most of the songs, and served as co-producer for all of the tracks on the CD. “It’s important to me that people see this as a body of work,” says Wilson. “We’re really trying to tell a story about believing in the promise, pressing through to realize the promise and protecting the promise. I am praying that the songs on the album will encourage the world the way they have encouraged me.” So Proud features 12 new songs. The album is produced by Stan Jones and co-produced by Brian Courtney Wilson with additional song producer’s credit by Aaron Lindsey and P.J. Morton.
Wilson’s new single, “He Still Cares,” which will impact gospel radio on January 23, was written by Stan Jones, who considers this song an extension of “All I Need,” the mega hit that he penned for Wilson’s first album. The message is that even when you’ve had a touch from the Master, you still may go through trials and tribulation. But you must believe that God still cares for you, and He will give you what you need, when you need it, to make it through.
Wilson kicked off his promotional tour in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, January 8, at two churches: Word of Truth Family Church (Eben and Sara Conner, Senior Pastors) and Mt. Hebron Missionary Baptist Church (Leonard O. Leach, Senior Pastor). In addition, Wilson ministered in song for the 50th Birthday Celebration of Dr. Renee Hornbuckle, Senior Pastor of Agape Christian Fellowship. The promo tour continues and will include visits in Little Rock, AR and Memphis, TN (Wednesday, January 11). Wilson will be in Nashville to attend the various Stellar Awards Weekend activities. On Friday, January 13, he will attend the BMI 13th Annual Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards Luncheon, as well as other pre-concert events that evening. On Saturday, January 14, Wilson will resume the promo tour in St. Louis, MO for an event with the American Heart Association. He heads back to Nashville, TN on Sunday, January 15, to perform, along with DeWayne Woods, Myron Butler, Lowell Pye and others, at the Post Stellar Awards Concert at the Crystal Fountain Church. The weekend activities will be followed by dates in Chattanooga, TN and Huntsville, AL (Monday, January 16); Montgomery, AL and Columbus, GA (Tuesday, January 17); Atlanta, GA (Wednesday, January 18); and Phoenix, AZ (Thursday, January 19). On Friday, January 20, Wilson will open for Marvin Sapp in concert at the Arena Theatre in Houston, TX and will remain in Houston through Wednesday, February 1 for various promotional activities. Wilson will continue his promo tour in Lake Charles, LA and Lafayette, LA (Thursday, February 2,); followed by Baton Rouge (Friday, February 3); New Orleans, LA (Saturday, February 4 and Sunday, February 5); Houston, TX (Tuesday, February 7); and Beaumont, TX (Wednesday, February 8).
So Proud follows Wilson’s debut CD, Just Love, which entered at #2 on the Billboard Top Gospel Albums chart and #6 on Billboard’s Top Christian Albums chart. The CD has remained at #1 on Christian Music Trade Association’s (CMTA) Inspirational Albums chart for 52 weeks. Since its release in June 2009, the CD held steady in the Top 20 on the Billboard Top Gospel Albums chart for over 90 weeks—longer than any other CD title on Billboard’s Top 50 that year [2010].
Due to the strong support of The Called To Love Tour last fall, a spring leg of the tour has been announced and will once again feature Centricity Music artists, Downhere, Aaron Shust and Jason Gray. The Called To Love Tour will run through March 15 – May 12, and will be sponsored by World Vision. Last year’s tour was a hit with audiences and brought powerful and fun-loving nights of ministry across the country.
“Jason Gray, Aaron Shust, and Downhere brought the house down at the Paramount Theater in Abilene, TX,” says promoter, Ken L. Fincher. “Their show was amazing and is still being talked about some 3 months later! These guys are gracious, inspiring, humble yet very engaging and entertaining. From the opening first song to the finale, audience members were on their feet, hands raised high, singing along to each song. It was truly a blessed evening.” “We love these guys!,” exclaims promoters David & Susie Hartness of the Wilmington, NC date. “Not only are they very gifted musicians and songwriters, but they are such genuine and humble men who share God’s love through word and song. We’ve hosted several of these artists more than one time, and they always exceed our expectations. If the spring leg of The Called To Love Tour comes anywhere near you please don’t miss it!” All three participating artists will continue to showcase the great successes from their 2011 projects. Aaron Shust has achieved a record-breaking twelve-week run in the #1 spot on the AC Monitor chart with his hit single, My Hope is In You. The tune was also the Top 20 song of 2011 on Billboard’s year-end chart and recently was the #1 downloaded song on iTunes. The single is from Aaron’s CD, This Is What We Believe. Downhere’s song, Rest is #26 on the AC Indicator chart, and it’s from their critically acclaimed CD, On The Altar Of Love. Among the rave reviews for the album is JesusFreakHideout.com who exclaims…….one of the best releases of the year and earns Downhere another “A” on their report card. Jason Gray’s single, Remind Who I Am was #15 for nine weeks on the AC Monitor chart, currently #8 on AC Indicator, has entered the CHR chart, is KLOVE’s #1 song, and was iTunes #1 downloaded song. The single is from Gray’s current CD, A Way To See In The Dark that was voted the #1 Album of the Year by the music website, Sound Opinion.
For more information about the tour please visit www.centricitymusic.com and for the individual artists; www.downhere.com, www.aaronshust.com and www.jasongraymusic.com.
About World Vision World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children, families and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. World Vision serves all people, regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender. For more information, visit www.worldvision.org.
Called To Love Tour Dates (all dates are subject to change)
3/15 Dunn Loring, VA 3/16 Louisville, KY 3/23 Waukesha, WI 3/30 Edwardsville, IL 3/31 Brooklyn Park, MN 4/1 Attica, IN 4/12 Lubbock, TX 4/16 Salt Lake City, UT 4/20 Oroville, CA 4/22 Fulton, CA 4/24 Spokane, WA 5/4 Missoula, MT 5/5 Gillette, WY 5/6 Spearfish, SD 5/8 Jamestown, ND 5/11 Cape Girardeau, MO 5/12 Fort Wayne, IN
The Oprah Winfrey Network confirmed Tuesday that as part of her new primetime series, “Oprah’s Next Chapter,” Winfrey will interview Bishop T.D. Jakes, founder and senior pastor of The Potter’s House in Dallas, Texas.
“The series, which features Oprah as she steps outside of the studio for riveting, enlightening and in-depth conversations with newsmakers, celebrities, thought leaders and real-life families, will expand to air part two of her in-depth interviews starting Monday, January 30,” the network announced.
Winfrey will be visiting Jakes at his 30,000-member church, but the network did not reveal when the visit will be made nor when the recording of her visit with the megachurch pastor would air. Jakes, also an author and filmmaker, broadcasts his sermons on “The Potter’s Touch,” which airs on a variety of Christian broadcasting networks, including Trinity Broadcasting Network and Black Entertainment Television.
According to the Dallas pastor’s official website, Jakes has been named “America’s Best Preacher” by Time Magazine and ranks among the 25 Most Influential African-Americans.
Winfrey previously interviewed televangelist Joel Osteen, pastor of Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas.
If Jakes’ interview is anything like Osteen’s, viewers will be discussing the episode long after it airs. In their Jan. 8 interview, Winfrey questioned Osteen on his ego, the criticism he receives from both nonbelievers and believers, and his monetary income.
Besides Jakes, Winfrey will also follow actor and humanitarian Sean Penn to Haiti to observe his earthquake relief efforts at the nongovernmental organization J/P Haitian Relief Organization. She will also delve into the highly private and traditional communities of Hasidic Jews in Borough Park and Crown Heights in the NYC borough of Brooklyn, as well as have a slumber party with Southern cook Paula Deen at her Georgia estate.
“Oprah’s Next Chapter” has given a ratings boost to the struggling Oprah Winfrey Network. The special’s Jan. 1 premiere drew in 1.1 million viewers, making it the highest-rated premiere on the Oprah Winfrey Network.
The two-part series airs Sundays at 9 p.m. ET and Mondays at 10 p.m. ET, beginning Jan. 30.
For the first time in its 40-plus year history, CFN Music, the music and publishing arm of Christ For The Nations Institute, will partner with Integrity Music to market and distribute music and video recordings.
With music industry notables like Kari Jobe, Nicole C. Mullen, Russ Taff, Tommy Walker and Kevin Jonas (father and manager of the Jonas Brothers), among its alumni, it is no surprise that Christ for the Nations has already produced a vast catalog of music. In fact, the Dallas-based Bible school/music program has recorded an amazing 37 albums, with its most recent, appropriately titled 37, set to be the first release in the new partnership on February 28.
With over 40,000 graduates, CFNI has always been a fertile ground for worship leaders and songwriters who are saturated in an environment of passionate worship, prayer and Bible study. And CFN Music has been producing live albums that feature its students, staff, and alumni since 1974. Those albums include songs and appearances from artists like Jobe, Mullen and Taff along with others such as Thomas Miller (Gateway Church), Marty Nystrom and Klaus Kuehn, all of whom have studied and led worship at CFNI.
The songs “No Sweeter Name,” “Revelation Song,” “When I Think About the Lord,” “As The Deer,” “We Prepare The Way,” “My Romance,” “You, You Are God,” “The More I Seek You,” “The Lord Reigns,” “Song of Ezekiel,” “My Soul Longs,” and many more were first recorded at CFNI and written by staff, faculty, students and alumni.
“For many years, Christ for the Nations Institute has made a historical impact in the worldwide worship community,” said C. Ryan Dunham, president of Integrity Music. “It’s been our desire to work with Christ for the Nations to cultivate, harvest and share with the global Church the powerful worship songs of substance and experiences being birthed out of the school, its students and leadership. With the release of 37, we believe that this is the beginning of a new season of increased influence for CFN Music and its worship ministry.”
“CFNI has a long history of training, equipping and recording worshipers and servants of the Kingdom,” said Alex MacDougall, managing director of CFN Music. “And our music is well-known within missionary and ministry circles. Now, with the release of 37, Integrity offers CFN Music an opportunity to take its worship to the church worldwide. It’s an exciting time.”
37 will be a combined CD and DVD release to both Christian retail and digital outlets. The project was recorded live at CFNI and features CFN’s worship director Gabriel Allred along with worship leaders Jared Ellis, Francisca Arenas, Alex Bennefield, Chris Martin and Jonathan Lewis. CFN independently released 37 last year, but February 28 marks its world-wide retail release.
“Christ For The Nations’ long, rich history in worship means that with every song sung and expression given, we stand on the shoulders of the generations that have stood here and praised the same God. Our worship is not new, it’s ancient — a fire of legacy that will always burn,” explains Gabriel Allred.
Craig Dunnagan, Integrity’s vice president of Music Publishing and Worship Resources adds: “Integrity is excited to join in harvesting this fertile ground for the Kingdom of God, blessing the Church with the songs and sounds of worship birthed in young hearts from around the world who come to Dallas to be trained and equipped for ministry.”
Kingsway and Integrity Music are the music divisions of David C Cook, a nonprofit global resource provider serving the Church with life-transforming materials. Headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Kingsway’s and Integrity’s resources are distributed in more than 160 countries and sold worldwide. Additional information can be found at www.integritymusic.com.
James Fortune hits big with his new album, IDENTITY, which landed in the top spot on three Billboard charts this week: Gospel, Gospel & Christian (combined) and Independent Albums.
The album also earned its way to the Top 10 position on the Billboard Top 200 Chart, at Number 7 all following a weeklong promotional tour in Dallas, Atlanta, Chicago, New York and his hometown, Houston.
Released via Fortune’s new label deal with eOne/Light Records under the imprint, F.I.Y.A. WORLD MUSIC, IDENTITY marks the artists best first week sales to date and highest chart position. This also marks Light Records’ third number one album with previous chart toppers including William McDowelll’s ARISE and Jessica Reedy’s FROM THE HEART which are still in the Top 15.
The inspirational single “Still Able,” is currently Number 2 on Billboard Gospel singles chart. He will continue to promote the album with upcoming appearances and performances on BET.com and SiriusXM Praise. Additionally, Fortune & F.I.Y.A. performed their follow up single “Never Again,” on the 2012 Stellar Awards. The Stellar Awards are set to air in national syndication this week and will air on cable on GMC (Gospel Music Channel) on Saturday, February 11th.
IDENTITY Fortune’s third album is a powerful collection of 15 soul-stirring songs of encouragement, hope and healing that speaks into the hearts of the religious and agnostic alike. A dynamic songwriter, producer and arranger, Fortune delivered a timely message that has clearly connected with a wide audience.
Showing a special gift for pairing the right vocalist for the right songs, Fortune collected a set of notable guest artists on IDENTITY such as famed R&B songbird Monica and Fred Hammond on “Hold On,” a beautiful rhythmic flavored groove; Nikki Ross on the upbeat “Make A Sound,” and the phenomenal “With You,” featuring the dynamic vocal aerobics of Kim Burrell. Another gem, “It Could Be Worse,” which is one of the CD’s most powerful songs, features the talents of Leandria Johnson & Zacardi Cortez.
In 2005, Fortune & F.I.Y.A. set the world ablaze with their breakthrough debut album YOU SURVIVED and lead single, of the same name, which peaked at #2 on the R&B Gospel singles chart, and garnered him the ASCAP Writer’s Award for Gospel Song of the Year in 2006. He amassed worldwide recognition in 2009 with the award winning emotionally charged song “I Trust You” off of the sophomore release THE TRANSFORMATION. “I Trust You” held the number one slot on the Gospel National Airplay chart for an astounding 30 weeks, making history by becoming the longest running #1 single for any genre.
Fortune continued amassing accolades with subsequent success with the soaring single “I Believe,” which garnered him his second ASCAP Writer’s Award and a Soul Train nomination for “Best Gospel Performance” in 2011. Fortune has also received an impressive three Stellar Award nominations for “Contemporary CD of the Year,” “Contemporary Male Vocalist of the Year” and “Group/Duo of the Year.”
IDENTITY is available on line & in stores now. CLICK HERE to watch Fortune’s latest music video for “Still Able”
The trailer for Bishop T.D. Jakes’ upcoming film, “Woman Thou Art Loosed: On the 7th Day” was recently released online and offers viewers a preview of a highly emotional tale of suspense and spirituality.
Jakes’ film adaptation of the self-help novel he authored takes viewers through a plethora of emotions. The movie trailer begins with Blair Underwood playing with his 6-year-old daughter, whom actress Sharon Leal discovers is missing only a few short moments into the trailer’s progression.
Underwood, who plays father and husband David Ames to Leal’s character, Kari, is seen going through emotional anguish due to marital issues and the apparent abduction of his daughter. Leal is also emotionally charged in search of her daughter, whom the couple believes was taken by a serial killer who murders his victims seven days after capturing them.
The words “lies,” “deception,” and “murder” flash on the screen, leaving the audience in suspense, with quick cuts to other scenes that bring attention to Kari’s possible extramarital affair.
The film will be the first under a multi-year partnership deal between AMC Theaters and Codeblack Entertainment, a new media and film company marketing to urban audiences. The deal secures Codeblack’s releases to play exclusively in specific AMC locations.
Nikkole Denson-Randolph, vice president of Specialty and Alternative Content of AMC Theaters, said the partnership will be great exposure for the upcoming film.
“The partnership with Codeblack will bring needed exposure to films like ‘Woman Thou Art Loosed!: On The 7th Day’ that reach a key demographic among our guests,” said Denson-Randolph in an AMC press release. “We look forward to expanding on this already successful collaboration.”
The film’s stars include Blair Underwood, Leal, Pam Grier and Nicole Beharie and was directed by Emmy Award winner Neema Barnette. “Woman Thou Art Loosed” will be the second film release inspired by Jakes’ self-help series, after a 2004 adaptation of his works.
“Woman Thou Art Loosed: On the 7th Day” is scheduled for an April 13th release.
