Irondale, AL, Feb. 19, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- "Son of God" will explode on screens nationwide February 27. EWTN's viewers have two exclusive opportunities to get a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this extraordinary film.
First, tune in to "The World Over" with Host Raymond Arroyo for an exclusive interview at the Malibu home of Roma Downey and Mark Burnett, the couple behind the film. (Airs 8 p.m. ET, Thursday, Feb. 20 on EWTN.)
Then, tune in to "Faithful Reflections on Son of God," a half-hour documentary, which is also hosted by Arroyo. (Airs 9 p.m. ET, Sunday, Feb. 23; 2 a.m. ET, Tuesday, Feb. 25; and 2:30 p.m. ET, Wednesday, Feb. 26 on EWTN.)
This exclusive program features interviews with Rwandan Genocide Survivor Immaculee Llibagiza, Father Barron's "Word on Fire Ministries" (which produced the wildly popular series "Catholicism," which aired on EWTN and PBS), Washington Cardinal Donald Wuerl, Los Angeles Archbishop José Gómez, Pittsburgh Bishop David Zubik, Catholic Bloggers Lisa Hendey and Brandon Vogt, and many others who reflect on how they were personally moved by scenes from the film, which are included in the documentary. (Click here, bit.ly/1m75Qtq, for a video preview of this documentary.)
"Son of God" brings the story of Jesus' life to audiences through compelling cinematic storytelling. It is told with the scope and scale of an action epic and features powerful performances, exotic locales, dazzling visual effects, and a rich orchestral score. Some Christian leaders are already saying they plan to rent out every screen in numerous cities for the film's long-awaited premiere.
You won't want to miss this behind-the-scenes look at the first major release on the life of Jesus in a decade!
EWTN Global Catholic Network, in its 33rd year, is available in over 230 million television households in more than 140 countries and territories. With its direct broadcast satellite television and radio services, AM & FM radio networks, worldwide short-wave radio station, Internet website www.ewtn.com, electronic and print news services, and publishing arm, EWTN is the largest religious media network in the world.
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