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Actor and devout Christian Kirk Cameron is being a bit mysterious in asking his fans to join an online community of like-minded people "who believe anything is possible if we love God and do the right thing over the long haul."

On Saturday, the former "Growing Pains" TV show star, posted to his more than 267,000 Facebook followers who "Like" his page that he wants fans to sign-up for his "Cameron Connection" newsletter. In return, subscribers will receive an exclusive, sneak peek trailer for a movie planned for release in March of next year.

"Hey everyone! It's me, Kirk. For a long time now I've been wanting to create an online, central base for like-minded people like you and me that contains movies, books, music, ideas, and concepts that can radically change the world," he wrote. "…My new feature film is coming out in March, 2013 and I can't wait to show it to you! It's super secret, under wraps, and not even leaked to the press yet. I want you to be the first to see it. I want you to be a part of it. I've made an exclusive, sneak peek trailer…" more >>

Randy Wayne has had a successful career and is now starring in the soon-to-be-released film "Hardflip." He was able to spare some time for The Christian Post and speak about his decision to be in the new film and its message of forgiveness.

"I was actually auditioning for a movie, and they were casting for 'Hardflip' next door," Wayne told CP. "They recognized me from 'How to Save a Life' and wanted me to audition. I had it first, as I am okay with doing faith-based projects but am very particular. I loved the script, loved the director and told him, 'You can make a lot happen.'"

Indeed, "Hardflip" has received rave reviews, including winning the People's Choice Best Feature Film award from the San Diego Christian Film Festival. The movie focuses on Wayne's character, Caleb, as he is forced to grow up quickly and find his way in the world. more >>

Over the first weekend in May, "The Avengers" grossed more than $200 million at the box office - a record. I was responsible for some of the take because my daughter wanted to see it, and I wanted to spend time with my daughter, so I went with her.

For over two hours I stared at the screen and saw, well, nothing. I left the theater not knowing what to make of what I had just watched. There was nothing particularly offensive about the film. Nor were there any ideas that I needed to discuss with my daughter afterward.

In fact, there were no ideas at all - the phrase that comes to mind is "mindless spectacle." I am not saying that it wasn't entertaining. It was, in a "popcorn movie" sort of way. more >>

Action star Jackie Chan has announced that he will retire from the entertainment industry. Chan also stated that he feels the world is "too violent right now. It's a dilemma - I love fighting. I like action, but I don't like violence."

The announcement came at the premiere of his last film, "Chinese Zodiac" at the Cannes Film Festival.

"This is my last action film. I am not young any more. I am really, really tired," he explained. Chan has been acting since the 1960s, appearing in no less than 100 films. more >>

The Christian Post recently spoke with Christopher Michael, who stars in the new movie "Hardflip." Michael has had a lot of experience in the acting business, but this marks the first time that he has played a homeless man.

"One of the biggest challenges for me," Michael told CP, "was that we were working on location, sitting and acting in an alley. It's very different from being in a sound-proofed studio. You have to keep doing it over and over again for sound effects, and I had to get myself worked up for the emotional scenes."

Michael plays Ralph, a man the lead character, Caleb (Randy Wayne), meets along his journey. Caleb must learn to be a good man and embarks on a journey to find the father he never knew. Ralph is there to provide insight and the Word of God to Caleb as he makes his way in the world. more >>

The federal government will earn future profits off of an upcoming film about the early life of Jesus' mother Mary, backed by popular Lakewood Church pastor Joel Osteen.

Drug trafficker Jorge Vazquez Sanchez, who is currently under indictment in the U.S. on federal charges for money laundering and extortion, has agreed to hand over his 10 percent of future profits for the "Mary, Mother of Christ" film under the terms of a new plea deal, according to The Houston Chronicle.

Vazquez's business partner Mauricio Sanchez Garza and another Mexican businessman, Arturo Madrigal, reportedly obtained the script for the film in 2006 and resold it to Aloe Entertainment. The script sold for nearly a million dollars with a clause for additional earnings from the total profits of the film. more >>