It’s hard to make a new movie about Jesus. True, the Gospels are full of intrigue, betrayal and violence, rich material for cinematic adaptation. But film versions of the New Testament are plentiful.

Ben-Hur begins with the voice of its most famous star, Morgan Freeman, setting the stage: “In the time of the Messiah …” Right away, there are issues. Along with on-screen text giving the year as “33 ...

Call it "Chariots of Misfire." But if this new “Ben-Hur” was only provided with a fraction of the potential that’s been afforded to its predecessors, it sometimes finds the strength to reach out and ...

“Ben-Hur: A Tale Of The Christ” was the best-selling American novel of the nineteenth century, beating out “Uncle Tom’s Cabin.” There were a million copies printed of the 1913 edition, an American ...

The second movie trailer and a movie featurette for Ben-Hur (2016) has been released for the Timur Bekmambetov directed film. This trailer was better than the first one but that is not saying much.

There are a number of things missing from the new movie “Ben-Hur” — Quintus Arrius, functioning tripods, a discernible point — but nothing perhaps so notable as the words “A Tale of the Christ.” That ...

For those unfamiliar with “Ben-Hur” – or who only remember that it involves a chariot race and Jesus – a new scaled-down movie version might be deemed harmless. Anyone hoping to find something even ...

Timur Bekmambetov is directing the retelling, which stars Jack Huston. By Borys Kit Senior Film Writer MGM and Paramount have found Jesus. Rodrigo Santoro is in negotiations to portray the Biblical ...

Rodrigo Santoro took a break from filming and attended the Papal Audience. By Natalie Stone Pope Francis - S 2015 During a break from production in Italy, Santoro attended the Papal Audience with ...

Rodrigo Santoro has entered talks to play Jesus of Nazareth in the Ben-Hur remake. The 300 star is eyeing the role of Christ in MGM and Paramount Picture's film, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

“300: Rise of an Empire” star Rodrigo Santoro is in negotiations to portray Jesus in the “Ben-Hur” reboot for MGM and Paramount. “Wanted” director Timur Bekmambetov is helming from a screenplay ...