Faith & Family August-September 2009
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NEWS
Family values enough for some stores
When picking children’s titles that aren’t overtly religious, some look to Dove ratings. Full story
Big Idea promotes Joyful Giving
New VeggieTale title streets Oct. 3. Full story
Economy affects Christian retailers
Christian channel loses 37 stores in 2008. Full story
DVDs offer self-help from a spiritual perspective
Titles from Joyce Meyer, Andy Stanley. Full story
Godly career path
Business Idea series helps prospective entrepreneurs. Full story
REVIEWS
VeggieTales: Minnesota Cuke and the Search for Noah’s Umbrella - DVD Review
Latest Minnesota Cuke tale offers colorful adventure and meaningful lessons. Full review
Pahappahooey Island: What About Me? - DVD Review
TBN puppets make a move for the mainstream. Full review
Super Capers - DVD Review
Marginally entertaining superhero spoof teems with corny gags and predictable situations. Full review
NEW RELEASES
Christian ThemesAug. 4
Pastor Jones: My Sister Loves You LIGHTYEAR/VIVENDI prebook 7-7; DVD $19.99 Comedy: Urban filmmaker Jean Claude LaMarre stars in this latest release in the faith-based series.
Aug. 18Biblical Musical Series: David & Goliath VIVENDI prebook 7-21; DVD $19.99 Musical: The story of David and Goliath is brought to life in this live-action musical adventure.
Aug. 25The Lee Strobel 3-Disc Film Collection LIONSGATE prebook 7-29; DVD $24.98 Documentary: Three films based on works by the best-selling author: The Case for Christ, The Case for Faith and The Case for a Creator.
Sept. 8Facing the Giants SONY prebook 8-6; BD $28.95 Drama: A football coach challenges his players to believe in God.
Henry Poole is Here ANCHOR BAY/STARZ prebook now; DVD $19.97 Faith: Luke Wilson stars in this edited CBA version of the comedy about a man who attempts to hide from life but can’t escape the forces of hope.
Sept. 29Fireproof SONY prebook 8-6; BD $28.95 Drama: Kirk Cameron stars as a fire captain who decides to transform his life and marriage.
The Lost and Found Family SONY prebook 8-27; DVD $24.96 Family: For a recently widowed woman and her foster family, the loss of financial security comes with spiritual abundance.
Non-religious Family ProgrammingAug. 4
The Adventures of Black Beauty, Series 2 IMAGE prebook 7-7; DVD $24.98 Family: The second season of the TV series about a family and their beloved horse.
Looney Tunes Movie Collection: Daffy Duck’s Quackbusters WARNER prebook now; DVD $14.98 Family: A collection of classic Looney Tunes shorts.
Aug. 11Donkey X PHASE 4 prebook 7-14; DVD $19.99, BD $29.99 Animated: The brave donkey of Castile tells the story of Don Quixote.
Gooby MONTEREY prebook 7-14; DVD $26.95 Family: A boy and his imaginary friend learn about courage and the power of friendship.
Aug. 25Bob the Builder: Call in the Crew! HIT/LIONSGATE prebook 7-29; DVD $14.98 Animated: Features Bob and his Can-Do Crew.
| Rank | Title | Label (Distributor) |
| 1 | Fireproof | Provident-Integrity |
| 2 | Love Takes Wing | Word |
| 3 | Stayin’ Alive Laughing | Chonda Pierce (Provident-Integrity) |
| 4 | Read and Share 1 | Thomas Nelson |
| 5 | Faith Like Potatoes | ChristianCinema.com |
| 6 | The Second Chance | Provident-Integrity |
| 7 | Moe and the Big Exit | VeggieTales (Word) |
| 8 | This Ain’t Prettyville | Chonda Pierce (Provident-Integrity) |
| 9 | Abe and the Amazing Promise | VeggieTales (Word) |
| 10 | Born to Worship | Praise Baby (EMI CMG) |
| *This list is based on actual sales in Christian retail stores in the U.S. for the month through May 30, using CROSS:SCAN as the source for the data collection. All rights reserved. Distribution and copyright © 2009 CBA. | ||
