'Nativity Story' Talked Up in Hollywood, Religious Circles
By Lillian Kwon
Christian Post Reporter
Thu, Nov. 16 2006

"The Nativity Story" is the most talked about faith-based film in Hollywood since Mel Gibson's "The Passion of the Christ" three years ago.

"With the release of 'The Nativity Story,' Hollywood is finally putting Jesus Christ back into Christmas," said Dr. Ted Baehr, chairman of the Christian Film & Television Commission, in a released statement today.

Catering more towards Christian audiences and other faith groups, Hollywood – which Time magazine dubbed "Holywood" in its latest issue – is getting ready for the nationwide release of a film narrating the birth of Jesus Christ. "The Nativity Story" heads to more than 3,000 theaters on Dec. 1.

Not only is Hollywood pumped up about the Christian film but religious leaders are also giving their thumbs up when they would otherwise be concerned about how Hollywood would communicate a Christian-themed movie. the rest