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Hillsong documentary indefinitely postponed Print Email
Written by Taylor Berglund   
Tuesday, 11 August 2015 01:00 PM America/New_York

hillsong-united-youtube-screengrabThe Hillsong United movie, Let Hope Rise, has been indefinitely postponed from its Sept. 30 theatrical release date according to Variety. Distributor Relativity Media, which acquired the project in March, had to drop it when Relativity filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy July 30.

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Gospel Light files for Chapter 11 reorganization Print Email
Written by Taylor Berglund   
Monday, 10 August 2015 05:14 PM America/New_York

GospelLight-BW-300dpiGospel Light filed a voluntary petition for relief Friday, Aug. 7 under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. The company will continue to operate its business as a "debtor-in-possession" under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California, Northern Division.

Gospel Light has filed a 120-day cash collateral plan to satisfy the obligations associated with the daily operations of its business, including the timely payment of employee wages and delivery of products for the church to both trade and direct customers.

In connection with its Chapter 11 filing, Gospel Light intends to conduct an auction of its Sunday school, Vacation Bible School and ministry resource businesses. In addition, the company is seeking court approval for the sale of its shares in ZDL to its minority partner, Pacific Resources International. Gospel Light is one of the founding partners of ZDL, a Christian publishing enterprise in China.

“We covet your prayers for Gospel Light as we seek to find through the auction process a ministry partner that can carry on the tremendous legacy that Henrietta Mears began over 80 years ago,” said Dave Thornton, CEO of Gospel Light.

 
‘Live Love Lead’ makes UK chart history Print Email
Written by Taylor Berglund   
Monday, 10 August 2015 04:07 PM America/New_York

live-love-leadBrian Houston’s inspirational self-help memoir, Live Love Lead (Hodder & Stoughton/Hachette UK), topped the paperback nonfiction chart in the United Kingdom, having sold more than 12,000 copies. This marks the first time a title in the Christianity: General genre has reached the top spot on the nonfiction chart since records began in 1998.

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Catholic Marketing Network announces show location Print Email
Written by Taylor Berglund   
Monday, 10 August 2015 10:07 AM America/New_York

renaissance-hotel-cmn-siteThe Catholic Marketing Network (CMN) announced Friday that the organization will hold its 20th annual International Trade Show at a favorite location of show participants. The July 26-29, 2016 show will be held in Chicago.

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ECPA announces PUBu 2015 details Print Email
Written by Taylor Berglund   
Monday, 10 August 2015 09:53 AM America/New_York

ECPA PUBu 2015Christian publishing professionals will gather for the annual Publishing University (PUBu), hosted by the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA), Oct. 19-20 at Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois. An estimated 200 industry leaders and publishing practitioners are expected to attend PUBu sessions of their choosing on relevant topics in marketing, design, editorial, production and digital.

Digital will be a new focus for this year’s event along with a few “new twists,” said Jeff Crosby, head of the PUBu BrainTrust, the planning team in charge of developing sessions and speakers for the program. 

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12 IVP authors to speak at Apprentice Gathering Print Email
Written by Taylor Berglund   
Thursday, 06 August 2015 05:25 PM America/New_York

IVP-logoInterVarsity Press (IVP) will partner with Apprentice Institute and Renovaré for the annual Apprentice Gathering in Wichita, Kansas, Oct. 8–10. Held at Friends University, the event will feature a dozen IVP authors.

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Charisma Media celebrates 40 years, announces new publishers Print Email
Written by Taylor Berglund   
Thursday, 06 August 2015 04:42 PM America/New_York

Dr-steve-greeneSteve Strang, founder and CEO of Charisma Media—who has held the title of publisher for many years—has now ushered in the company’s 40th anniversary with an official transfer of this title to two key leaders within the organization, Tessie DeVore and Dr. Steve Greene.

DeVore, a Christian retailing industry veteran, was named publisher of Charisma Media’s book group, Charisma House. Greene, former dean at Oral Roberts University’s College of Business and dean of Distance Learning, was named publisher of Charisma Media’s magazine group. The announcement was made in tandem with the celebration of the company’s 40th anniversary as the leading book and magazine publisher in the Pentecostal and charismatic market this month.

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HarperCollins launches Brazilian subsidiary Print Email
Written by Taylor Berglund   
Thursday, 06 August 2015 03:46 PM America/New_York

ThomasNelsonBrasil-webHarperCollins announced the formation of HarperCollins Brasil on Monday. The new subsidiary combines the existing Thomas Nelson Brasil and Harlequin Brasil with HarperCollins' joint venture partner Ediouro Group.

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