Family Theater Productions

05/20/2022

Christian America’s Must-See TV Show

Our head of production, Father David Guffey, C.S.C., was a consultant on season one of #TheChosen ...

"Have you heard about the hit Jesus TV show? The one that launched with a more than $10 million crowdfunding drive? And that streams for free from its own app, where the view counter has surpassed 194 million as of this writing? And that is honestly much better than I expected?"

Take it from a Christian and a critic: "The Chosen" is as well made and entertaining as many network dramas. But its relative invisibility to secular audiences is no surprise.

05/19/2022

'Prehistoric Planet' on AppleTV+: Animating a Peek Into a Lost World

Real nature footage and CGI effects combine in AppleTV+'s #PrehistoricPlanet -- premiering May 23-27 -- to create a photorealistic depiction of the #dinosaurs of the Cretaceous era ... by Kate O'Hare Writes

Real nature footage and CGI effects combine in AppleTV+'s 'Prehistoric Planet,' to create a photorealistic depiction of the dinosaurs of the Cretaceous era.

05/19/2022

Jimmy Gleason and Nancy Olson star in this 1949 radio play, produced by Venerable Patrick Peyton. Gleason plays Brownie, a third-shift elevator operator who observes unfolding drama and helps lift people up. A live orchestra accompanies the drama; Claudette Colbert is host. Links to listen at https://www.familytheater.org/classicradio

#ThrowbackThursday #FlashbackFriday

05/19/2022

More shots from inside our 75th Anniversary Gala on April 27, held at the historic Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, not far from our offices on Sunset Boulevard... photos: Jeff Ellingson
To learn more about our company, founded in 1947 by Venerable Patrick Peyton, visit https://www.familytheater.org/

05/17/2022

'The Gilded Age' Begins Shooting Season 2 -- What Clues Do We Have?

Filming has begun on season two of HBO's costume drama #TheGildedAge, and we run down the clues to what these 1880s New Yorkers might be up to in the new episodes ... by Kate O'Hare Writes

Filming has begun on season two of HBO's 'The Gilded Age,' which traces personal and family travails during the old-money/new-money clash in 1880s New York City.

05/16/2022

Voices of the Family Theater Productions 75th-Anniversary Gala

Held April 27, 2022, at the historic Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel -- site of the first Academy Awards ceremony -- our anniversary celebration brought together staff, friends and collaborators, some of whom shared thoughts on FTP and the future of faith- and family-friendly entertainment.

05/16/2022

‘The Matter of Life’ Asks a Key Question at an Explosive Crossroads in the Abortion Debate

Is an unborn baby a person? This question is at the heart of 'The Matter of Life,' a doc hitting theaters on May 16/17 (that's TONIGHT and TOMORROW NIGHT), as a Fathom Event ... by Kate O'Hare Writes

Is an unborn baby a person? This question is at the heart of 'The Matter of Life,' a doc hitting theaters on May 16/17, as a Fathom Event.

05/13/2022

The World Over May 12, 2022 | 75 YEARS! Fr. David Guffey with Raymond Arroyo

Our Head of Production and National Director, Father David Guffey, C.S.C., appeared on 'The World Over Live' with Raymond Arroyo on Thursday, May 12, celebrating our 75th anniversary ...

FR. DAVID GUFFEY, national director of Family Theater Productions in Los Angeles on the 75th anniversary of the founding of the pioneering Catholic media org...

05/13/2022

Bing Crosby Joins Father Peyton's First Radio Broadcast

On May 13, 1945 (which was Mother's Day that year), Irish-born Father Patrick Peyton, C.S.C., launched his career as a producer of radio dramas for the family, with a show on the Mutual Broadcasting System, that included actor and singer Bing Crosby (whom he'd cold-called at home after asking who was the biggest star of the time).
See PRAY: THE STORY OF PATRICK PEYTON, the film that tells the story of Father Peyton's remarkable media ministry. Info at PrayTheFilm.com. Learn about us, the company Father Peyton founded in 1947 (Happy 75th Anniversary!) at FamilyTheater.org ...

05/12/2022

COMING UP SOON! TUNE IN ...

05/12/2022

FTP Senior Producer Tony Sands: 'What Family Theater Means to Me'

In a clip shot during our recent 75th Anniversary Gala at the historic Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, not far from our offices on Sunset Boulevard, FTP Senior Producer Tony Sands discusses what he thinks sets FTP apart.

05/11/2022

A look (more to come) inside our 75th Anniversary Gala on April 27, held at the historic Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, not far from our offices on Sunset Boulevard... photos: Jeff Ellingson

To learn more about our company, founded in 1947 by Venerable Patrick Peyton, visit https://www.familytheater.org/

05/11/2022

A Hollywood Producer Advises Us All on How to Make Memorable Movies

So, you're a filmmaker that wants to make movies for adults that are uplifting but not necessarily sentimental. You want to speak to the human heart while still appealing to a broad audience.
Achieving that starts with understanding what happens to audiences when the film is over, according to studio executive, producer and script consultant Lindsay Doran ... by Kate O'Hare Writes

Producer Lindsay Doran talks about what audiences really want from movies, and what makes them return to certain films over and over.

05/07/2022

Father Peyton's love for Our Lady -- given by her Son as a mother for us all -- was such that he named his autobiography 'All for Her.' As families gather for Mother’s Day, PRAY: THE STORY OF PATRICK PEYTON, the acclaimed documentary about his life and mission to promote family prayer, especially the Rosary, is the perfect film to buy or give as a gift. More at https://www.praythefilm.com/SHOP ...

05/06/2022

Marmaduke Movie Review

Doesn't really sound like a big winner ...

America's favorite Great Dane is more "O.C." than "Lassie." Read Common Sense Media's Marmaduke review, age rating, and parents guide.

05/06/2022

Dark magic: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

Catholic Deacon Stephen Greydanus reviews the latest installment in the MCU saga ...

Dark magic: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of MadnessOne of the best Marvel origin stories gets a disappointing sequel that takes the franchise’s magical themes to some disturbingly dark places. May 5, 2022 Steven D. Greydanus The Dispatch 0 Print (Image: Twitter) Six years after its release, Sc...

05/05/2022

School's Out: 7 Family Films About Graduation and Life’s Milestones

Here are six films that deal with school struggles and life’s transitions. Though some have a loose connection to graduation, all are worth watching ... by Josh M. Shepherd

Here are six films that deal with school struggles and life’s transitions. Though some have a loose connection to graduation, but all are worth watching.

05/05/2022

Prayer

For the #NationalDayofPrayer, our series 'Catholic Central' did an episode on the subject ... https://www.catholiccentral.com/catholic-central-episodes/prayer

What is prayer? How should we pray? Why? Kai and Libby fill you in on the major forms of prayer and how to go beyond just asking for stuff. From Family Theater Productions in Hollywood.

05/05/2022

'The Hound of Heaven,’ first aired in 1949 and produced by Venerable Patrick Peyton, features Dan O’Herlihy and Rod O’Connor in the tragic story of mystic/poet Francis Thompson, who found grace in the midst of suffering. Jack Benny is host. Links to listen on Apple Podcasts and Soundcloud at https://www.familytheater.org/classicradio ... #ThrowbackThursday

05/04/2022

William Shatner, George Lucas and the Word of God

Did you know that George Lucas once worked for Family Theater Productions? All the details here ... #NationalStarWarsDay #maythe4thbewithyou #maythefourthbewithyou

In 2021, William Shatner turns 90, and Family Theater Productions turns 74. So, maybe it's not surprising that these two long-running Hollywood institutions overlapped.

05/03/2022

Christian Media Celebrates 75 Years of Family Theater Productions

On April 27, 2022, at the historic Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel in Los Angeles, California, Family Theater Productions celebrated its 75th year in business ... #FTP75

On April 27, 2022, at the historic Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel in Los Angeles, California, Family Theater Productions celebrated its 75th year in business.

04/30/2022

FTP 75th Anniversary Celebration

Here's a quick look (lots more to come) at our gala 75th-anniversary celebration, held at the historic Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, not far from our offices on Sunset Boulevard -- a great night for us, our friends, fans and collaborators.

04/26/2022

Christopher Awards Honor 'The House That Rob Built,' 'Francesco,' 'CODA,' 'All Creatures' & More

Our acclaimed sports documentary 'The House That Rob Built,' which was also nominated recently for a regional Emmy Award, is a 2022 #ChristopherAwards winner! By Kate O'Hare Writes

Our acclaimed sports documentary 'The House That Rob Built,' which was also nominated recently for a regional Emmy Award, is a 2022 Christopher Awards winner!

04/26/2022

Congratulations to our outstanding women's-college-basketball documentary 'The House That Rob Built,' a winner in the 2022 #ChristopherAwards in the category of TV, Cable & Streaming, for being a work that "affirms the highest values of the human spirit." The kudos just keep coming in for this inspiring film ... learn more at https://www.thehousethatrobbuiltmovie.com/

Thanks to The Christophers!

04/25/2022

Faith & Family News: GAC Snaps Up Hallmark Stars; Netflix Drops; Ken Burns & the Holocaust

GAC Family Network snags talent from Hallmark Channel, most recently Candace Cameron Bure; Netflix stock takes a tumble; and PBS' Ken Burns examines the U.S. role in responding to the Holocaust ... by Kate O'Hare Writes

GAC Family snags talent from Hallmark Channel; Netflix stock takes a tumble; and PBS' Ken Burns examines the U.S. role in responding to the Holocaust.

04/25/2022

Have you seen our sports doc yet? So good! And, it's nominated for an Emmy ...

We have made the “legit” list … ESPN senior writer, and Montana alum, Kevin Van Valkenburg invites you to bring the “House” into your home.
📽🏀http://linktr.ee/thehousethatrobbuiltmovie

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#TheHouseThatRobBuiltMovie

04/25/2022

As we congratulate Mark Wahlberg on his #FatherStuMovie, he congratulates us on 75 years of producing faith- and family-friendly content, in an ad to appear in trade publication Variety on Wednesday, April 27, the day of our anniversary gala at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel ...

04/25/2022

‘The Bad Guys’ are too cool for their own good

Angelus News looks at the new animated film ...

The gang needs a better reason to quit crime.

04/24/2022

'Father Stu' and Father Peyton: Catholic Filmmaker Looks at the Mark Wahlberg Priest Biopic

Have you been to see #FatherStuMovie yet?

Catholic filmmaker Megan Harrington reflects on the new movie about an unlikely priest from her home state of Montana, and how he compares to a priest she profiled in a film.

04/24/2022

Fr. Peyton's Family Theater Productions marks 75 years

Great piece on our upcoming anniversary ... happy birthday to us! Thanks to Aleteia English ...

Bringing stories that "unlock the heart" continues to be mission of media company founded by the Rosary Priest.

04/22/2022

Father Stu: A Beautiful Story of Redemption

Dr Scott Hahn's son David makes his column debut with a review of #FatherStuMovie, currently in theaters ...

My enthusiasm for "Father Stu" was dampened after reading a negative review, but I found the film to be a wonderful story of God condescending to the most wretched of sinners and raising him up.

04/21/2022

Founded by Father Peyton, Family Theater Productions marks 75th anniversary

We're throwing a party for ourselves! Thanks to Our Sunday Visitor and Catholic News Service...

Family Theater Productions is marking its 75th anniversary with just one event, a dinner at a Hollywood hotel April 27, because the folks there are just too busy to do more. Family Theater wants to start production on, among other things, an animated series based on a popular children's book series....

04/21/2022

We're pleased to announce that CATHOLIC CENTRAL TV, the half-hour version of our online series Catholic Central (with new material from hosts Kai and Libby), launches on the free network CatholicTV.

Click here to learn how to watch: https://www.catholictv.org/ways-to-watch.html

Here are the details (all times Eastern)
Catholic Central - NEW SERIES
Hosts of Catholic Central, Kai and Libby, offer entertaining and authoritative answers to your questions about Catholic thought, spirituality and practice.
Thurs 9:30pm/Fri 6pm/Tues 12:30am

CatholicTV's Spring Season officially begins Easter Monday, 4/18, and we've got some exciting things coming your way!

We've Got To Talk -New Season
Father Dan is back with a new season! He shows us how we can navigate our faith journeys and this crazy life, while keeping a close connection with God.
Sun 6:30am/ Mon 2pm/Tues 1am/Wed 11am/Fri 9:30pm

Talking of Palliative Care -New Season
This series continues to educate and offer considerations to viewers on the subject of Palliative care through conversations between Karen O’Brien, MD, and MC Sullivan RN MTS JD.
Mon 6pm/ Tues 7am/Thurs 2am & 11am

Catholic Central - NEW SERIES
Hosts of Catholic Central, Kai and Libby, offer entertaining and authoritative answers to your questions about Catholic thought, spirituality and practice.
Thurs 9:30pm/Fri 6pm/Tues 12:30am

For our full programming schedule, check out: https://www.catholictv.org/schedule.html

04/17/2022

Blessed #Easter Sunday to all!

04/15/2022

Blessed #GoodFriday ...