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A “Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory” actress discussed the classic movie’s legacy 55 years later. The woman also shared what the film means to her and some of her experiences on the set. Watch the short, insightful, and informative clip to listen to the actress who played Veruca Salt.

Hollywood, as of late, has been big on remakes and sequels. If something performs well at the box office, a sequel of some kind will be on the way and pop up at the theater sometime in the not-too-distant future. It makes financial sense, right? Movies are often a very expensive gamble, so when they find something that connects with audiences, it’s repeated until it is no longer profitable.

The same can also be said for remakes. If a film is more than 10 years old, it’s a candidate for a Hollywood remake. Most of the time, no one asked for the remake, and they are usually much worse than the originals. One film that was recycled but should never have been was “Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory,” which, instead of Gene Wilder, starred Johnny Depp.

In a clip posted on YouTube, Julie Dawn Cole, the woman who played the character everyone loves to hate in the original, Veruca Salt, talked about what the film means to her 55 years after its release.

“So many happy memories,” she said. “Gosh, who’d have thought 55 years later we’d still be talking about it.”

Later in the interview, Julie revealed that she still keeps in touch with her co-stars from the film.

“So, yeah, we do all catch up,” she said. “Very much so, you know, Christmas, high days and holidays, and everything. So, yeah, we’re still very connected as a family.”

She also dished on what it was like to work with Gene Wilder.

“Gene was amazing,” she said. “This was on the ascent of his career, really. He wasn’t the superstar that he became. So, it was early days for him, but he was very nice and, you know, ordinary. Kind of non-starry, you know, not any of the, you know, ‘Don’t bother Mr. Wilder,’ or ‘Mr. Wilder will be in the trailer.’ He just hung around on the set.”

Philippians 4:8 “Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honest, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.”

This powerful featurette explores the profound truth at the heart of "I Can Only Imagine 2": that God does not abandon us in our suffering. He is with us in the fire, and even there, His presence is beautiful. Milo Ventimiglia opens up about portraying Tim Timmons and how the role became deeply personal after losing two homes in the devastating LA fires. Through heartbreak, loss, and faith, he reflects on how the story reshaped his understanding of grief, resilience, and hope, revealing a God who walks with us through the flames and brings beauty from the ashes.

Rated PG for “thematic material and some language,” "I Can Only Imagine 2" opens in theaters on Feb. 20. The film features an all-star cast that includes Dennis Quaid, Milo Ventimiglia and Anjelah Johnson-Reyes.

For more information on the film, to look up showtimes and to purchase tickets, visit the film’s official website, here.

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This is a contemporary rendition of "The Good Samaritan". In this adaptation, religious people pass an injured man on a street. Then comes a stranger to the rescue! The original parable comes from Luke 19:25-37. This is a 3D animation of the story.

This is an animation of The Rich Man and Lazarus (an animated Bible story), with subtitles. There is a rich man, living in luxury every day, and meanwhile, a poor man called Lazarus. The rich man ignores the poor man. The poor man dies, and goes to Heaven, while the rich man goes to Hell. The story can be found in Luke 16:19-31. It is a parable taught by Jesus Christ.

"The Persistent Widow" is a parable by Jesus that is about a widow who comes to a judge and asks him to get justice for her. He does nothing for a while, but has a change of heart, because she perseveres. The parable is about perseverant prayer to God. If God's people persevere in prayer, and their prayer is sincere, and in line with God's will, he will do what they ask.

Pope Leo XIV welcomed Jonathan Roumie and other “The Chosen” cast members during a meeting in Vatican City. During the powerful encounter, Jonathan says he immediately spotted kindness and charity in the new pope. Watch the short but powerful clip to hear more about Jonathan’s meeting and the hilarious and unexpected gifts he brought for the pope.

“The Chosen,” the television series depicting the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, the world's Savior, has exploded in popularity. Since the program launched in 2017, it has garnered a massive audience, with one article claiming that the show has been viewed by 200 million people across the various online streaming platforms.

After spending several weeks in Italy while filming the crucifixion scenes for season six of the beloved series, Jonathan and his fellow castmates, Elizabeth Tabish, George Xanthis, Vanessa Benavente, as well as Dallas Jenkins, the series creator, met with Pope Leo XIV.

In an interview following the meeting, Jonathan remarked on Pope Leo XIV’s kindness and charity and how he had not seen any episodes of “The Chosen,” even though he is well aware of the series.

“Just the kindness on his face and, and just a, a charity about him that just moved me,” Jonathan said. “It was really, yeah, it was overwhelming at first, and just really, really excited. I didn’t think I would get to meet him this soon.”

While Pope Leo XIV has yet to catch any episodes of “The Chosen,” someone very close to him is familiar with the popular series.

“He hadn’t seen the show that I’m on, but his brother was a fan of it,” Jonathan said. “And so, he’s like, he knew of the show. And I said, ‘Well, we brought some DVDs to help remedy that.’”

Later in the clip, Jonathan stated that he understands the Lord has blessed him with particular talents and put him where he is for a specific reason.

“I believe, and I still believe, that God gave me certain gifts to use, to share with the world and specifically to glorify His name in some way,” he said. “And until I realized that I didn’t really have success, and once I committed my career to Him and in doing so, the entirety of my life, that’s when my life changed.”

Revelation 4:11 “You are worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honor and power: for you have created all things, and for your pleasure they are and were created.”

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The official trailer for the faith-based Pure Flix film “Finding Faith” has been released.

Most people will encounter their fair share of difficult and trying situations in their lifetime. No one will be able to escape this life unscathed. Life will leave its scars and even batter and bruise. Unfortunately, there will be instances when tears will be shed.

However, while there will no doubt be painful experiences in this life, none will likely compare to the hurt and pain associated with a strained or failing marriage. That marriage relationship is intended to be our closest relationship with someone on earth. Whenever those bonds break or are about to sever completely, it hurts. 

But what God has joined together once, He can certainly do so again. However, as the trailer for the new Pure Flix film “Finding Faith” shows, it will require an extraordinary amount of work and effort on our part.

The trailer for the film opens in a situation and a place where many couples can find themselves in their marriage. Both have become so consumed with their jobs, with their positions eating up too much of their time. As a result, there is little time left over for each other. Things have gotten so bad for Victoria and Billy that she comments, “We hardly know each other anymore.”

But before Victoria gives up on her marriage and calls it quits, she gets a bit of advice from her father. He tells her, “Maybe there is someone who can help you.” In the next scene, Victoria is walking down the center aisle of a church.

Marriage, like anything worthwhile in life, is challenging and requires both parties' constant attention and hard work. Also, like every other situation and circumstance, God is always by our side, walking right beside us, even when rough and painful patches exist in our relationships.

Genesis 2:24 “For this cause will a man go away from his father and his mother and be joined to his wife; and they will be one flesh.”

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The official trailer for “Testament: The Story of Moses” gives viewers a look at the epic new series from Netflix.

God has a plan and will for every life. No one is a mistake; everyone has the skills, talents and abilities to fulfill a purpose. Some may go against God, choosing their own path and desires. But God does have a plan for all. This is made abundantly clear in God’s Word. 

In the Bible, many figures serve and play an essential role in carrying out a specific purpose. Some, like the 12 Disciples, John the Baptist, and Paul in the New Testament, helped spread the Word of God to the surrounding cities and countries. Noah, Abraham, Joshua and David in the Old Testament were given other tasks to complete. 

Without a doubt, one of the most prominent figures in the entire Bible is Moses. The only other person throughout Scripture who likely played a more significant role in the Bible and Christianity is Jesus Christ Himself. From the very beginning, it was clear that God set Moses apart. 

A new series on Netflix, “Testament: The Story of Moses,” examines the life of the Old Testament figure. The trailer, posted on YouTube, shows Moses as a baby being rescued and picked up out of the basket. Viewers also see the Egyptians enduring the plagues God sent upon Pharaoh and his people for refusing to let the Israelites go. Also included is a shot of Moses on Mt. Sinai holding the 10 Commandments. 

The series also appears to be part documentary, with several people interjecting in the trailer about the importance of Moses and his actions to the Judeo-Christian religion. 

“Everything about his life speaks to us to this day,” one man says in the trailer.

The series starts streaming on Netflix on March 27.

Acts 7:22 “And Moses was trained in all the wisdom of Egypt, and was great in his words and works.”

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