Decades from 90 to 2000

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THE CROSSING

What is the most important thing in life? Produced in 1994, the film has as its motto, "What is the most important thing in life"? That is the question, Jason Reynolds and his colleagues are assigned to this topic for a speech in the class. But when Jason sees his best friend fight a life-and-death battle with leukemia, the issue becomes much more than an academic effort. This video dramatically presents the good news of the gospel in the context of the love that sent Christ to the cross. As Jason deals with dealing with the realities of life and the consequences of sin, viewers are challenged to answer the question of life's highest priority for themselves. An excellent program of outreach events, for evangelistic invitations in your group youth or at home, or to inspire believers to share their faith. Each person

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needs this film in their ministry toolbox. Honored as the best evangelistic film of the decade, it clearly convinces teenagers of their need for Christ. It also motivates you to share your faith with others, and Christ's deep love. "The crossing" has impacted tens of thousands of teenagers through salvation or redemption to Christ. If shown at a camp, major event, retreat, or inside a teenager's living room, "The crossing" will bring the power of forgiveness of God in the hearts of all who see him. The film was directed by John Schmidt, and had in its cast, the actors, David A.R.White, David White, Kevin Downes and others.

BIBLEMAN

Bibleman, is a Christian superhero, and his first episode was released in 1995, there were a total of 49 episodes produced, in 2016 they were produced series cartoon. The series was launched in Brazil by BV films. “The Adventures of Bibleman”, a superhero who became a big

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hit in the United States, with his brand on more than 40 products, from cereals to Bibles, teaches children the way to a healthy life and giving parents a excellent entertainment option. The character was created for those concerned with a healthy education, free from theologically questionable characters who, unfortunately, sound frequent on television and in the cinema. The series was developed by Pamplin Entertainment and supervised by C. Scott Votaw, who mentored the adaptations of the originally Japanese Power Rangers TV series for the American market. Written and performed by Wllie Aames, the hero has superhuman strength, is equipped with powerful armor and when there is no other option, he uses his sword of light to defend the truth of the Lord. His other personality is called Miles Petersen, who before becoming a Bibleman, was a man

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who, despite having everything he ever wanted money, status and success (something that many evangelical preachers in Brazil want), felt a void in his life. Until one day a great change happened through the verse Felipenses 4:13 - “I can do everything in Him who strengthens me.”, He became the hero dedicated to fight against evil in the name of God. One of his main enemies is Luxor Spawndrtoth, a being subordinate to Satan, played by Brian Lemmons, who is a scientific genius and uses various devices to generate discord and plant the seed of evil in people's hearts. In his tireless struggle against the evil forces, Bibleman won two key supporting actors: Cypher (played by Brady Williams), a technology expert and a Latin student Lia for Martinez who turns into Bible Girl (played by Traci Henao). While Mike Petersen enjoys his retirement, Cypher, Biblegirl and U.N.I.C.E are introduced to the newest member of the team: Josh Carpenter, the new Bibleman! In order not to be overwhelmed by this new Bibleman, Wacky Protestor formulates a plan, not only to reinvent

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himself, but to create a world without Christians, without churches, without Bibles and without God! Using his newest anti-Christian invention, the Neuroiconoclastiskeptsizer, Wacky Protestor lures the leaders of the Vacation Bible School, Gabriel and Olivia Phillips, into their Animated Reconstructive Transport (TRA), which is actually a world without rules or law, without faith, without hope and without a future. Follow Bibleman, Biblegirl, Cypher and U.N.I.C.E on their most exciting adventure, watch them practice 1 Timothy 1:18 and fight the good fight of faith.

CLOUD TEN PICTURES

Before making films, Peter and Paul Lalonde presented seminars on the end times. In 1998 they

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launched Cloud Ten Pictures and specialized in films about the tribulation. Cloud Ten Pictures produced the series "Apocalipse", in 2000 in partnership with Namesake Entertainment, produced the series, "Left Behind".

APOCALYPSE

In 1998, Peter and Poul Laonde (Cloudten Pictures) produced the first film in the “Apocalypse” Series, and that was the name given to the first film, it is a suspense and was starring Richard Nester and Leigh Lewis, who play the role of reporters. The film tells a story after the army descended into the Armageddon valley in central Israel. Thousands of people suddenly disappeared… a media event different in history, and the whole world is glued to television. At that same moment, a great

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charismatic leader appears and performs a miracle of astonishing dimensions. Is he the expected messiah? The whole world is convinced that it is him. Only bronson pearl (Richard Nester) and Helen Hannah (Leigh Lewis), co-anchors of the world news chain can discover the truth. But as Helen discovers the identity of this great leader, she is torn between her love for Bronson and her new knowledge about Christ and the Antichrist. With global police forces in hot pursuit, there is a chance to warn the world that hurries to apocalypse. The film received a lot of criticism because of the moment of the "Rapture", at that (hour), when people disappear, only the clothes are left, folded, and logic was for the clothes to fall messy. The film was directed by Peter Gerretsen and the story was by Paul Lalonde and Peter Gerretsen.

REVELATION

In 1999 the series “Apocalypse” continues, and the second film is called “Revelation”. In this stunning sequence of APOCALYPSE, three months have passed.

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The anti-terrorist expert. Thorold Stone (jeff Faley) is still trying to piece together his life. His wife and daughter were among those who disappeared. Because? As? In the course of his investigation of an underground movement of his resistance, he discovers a conspiracy that takes center stage of the new global order. Would a true Messiah lie? And if there is no true Messiah ... who is this new supreme leader? What did he do to his family? With the help of a group of underground Christians led by Helen Hannah. A computer nerd and a blind cynic. With eternity and millions of souls at risk, the breathtaking and inspiring climax will challenge every viewer to examine their position in the epic battle between good and evil that is happening today. The film

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opened in American theaters on May 7, 1999, but it grossed only $ 206,755 (two hundred and six thousand, seven hundred and fifty-five thousand dollars). The film was directed by Andre Van Heerden.

TRIBULATION

In the same year, the 3rd film in the series “Tribulation)” was produced, the film was released in Brazil for the first time with the name “Diabetes Forces”, was a few years out of stores and then came back with the name “O sign of God ”. The film was supported by the production of Cloud Ten Pictures (Paul Lalonde Film), Jack Van Impe Ministries, John Lagee Ministries and C.D. Jakes Ministries and Peter. The film tells the story of detective Tom Canboro (Gary Busey) who enjoys his rich and complete life. However, he faces a difficult situation

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when he has to face a group of thieves who have frightening mental powers. When his wife (Sherri Miller), his sister (Margot Kidder) and his brother-in-law (Howie Mandel) become the target of this mysterious organization of evil, he must run to help them. However, before Tom can reach them, a supernatural force takes control of his car and throws it on the collision course with a truck on the road. Sometime later, Tom wakes up from a coma and finds that the world has undergone a terrible transformation. .

The self-proclaimed Messiah (Nick Mancuso) rules humanity, who accepts the fact that he has a brand, the divine sign that he is the new world leader by right. Thousands of people have disappeared from the face of the Earth in recent years and those who remain have no memory of them. Confused, Tom searches for his family and tries to understand how the situation got to this point. At the same time, he is hunted by the same evil forces that pursued him before his accident. His only hope is a group of insurgents that still resist this dominant force. The group is led by Helen Hannah (Leigh Lewis), a

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woman who tries to expose the truth about this new ruler: he is the devil himself! Suddenly, Tom finds himself in the midst of an eternal battle, the cost of which can be the soul of all mankind. The film is a science fiction and interesting for all people, regardless of whether or not they believe in the Bible. The film was directed by Andre Van Heerden.

JUDGMENT

In 2000, the fourth film in the “Apocalipse” series, Judgment, was produced by Cloud Ten Pictures. The film talks about Franco Macalousso, the leader of the Central Government (ONE), is called "The Savior of the World", but the splinter group "Os Believers" knows about his satanic intentions. Helen Hannah is accused of crimes labeled "Crimes against humanity" and Vicky

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Thorne, the ONE's prosecutor, hires Mitch, a respectable lawyer, in an attempt to help Helen and finds only one way out: putting God in the process! What Mitch did not know is that the case would become the “Process of the Century” and shock the world, which awaits, already breathless, the final judgment in the World Supreme Court. Cloud Ten Pictures, even announced the continuation of the film, but until today it has not produced. Remembering that to produce a film, you need a big investment, and that must have been the reason they didn't produce the film. The film was directed by André Van Heerden.

OMEGA CODE

On October 15, 1999, the film Omega Code (The Omega Code) premiered in American theaters, the film was produced by TBN Films and distributed by 8x Entertainment. According to many, the Bible contains information about the future, even prophesying events that lead to the end of the world. The apocalyptic books

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of Daniel and the Revelations predict that “whoever controls Jerusalem in the last days, will control the world". What would happen if someone could use the most advanced technologies to finally decipher these prophecies and break the code and discover the future of our history? OMEGA CODE is a film that speaks precisely of these events, the discovery of the Bible's intangibles (secrets) and hidden messages, and the struggle for control of the world before the end of days. Michael York (Austin Powers), Casper Van Dien (Legend of the Headless Horseman), Catherine Oxenberg (Assassins for Hire) and Michael Ironside (Sea in Fury) star in this spectacular struggle between good and evil, filmed in the religious capitals of Jerusalem and Rome. Will the events happen as they were revealed through the prophecies? Or will all four learn the last lesson of a supreme force,

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greater than all of us? “Omega Code”, an unusual evangelical action film, was shown in New York last weekend, a month after opening in 305 other US cinemas. The fact that the film first appeared in other cities and not in New York, where most of the films on the American “circuit” goes, is just one detail among others that made “Omega Code” surprise Hollywood. On your first day and also according to it was in 12th place, on the (3rd) day that was Sunday, it was in 8th place and earned $ 2.4 million in 305 rooms. It was the highest revenue per room of the weekend, even beating the trendy “Clube da Luta”. With a budget of $ 7.2 million and financed by the evangelical TV channel TBN, the film narrates an apocalyptic battle for the Omega code, which will convert the man who dominates it into God. The character Stone Alexander is the president of the European Union, which expands its power over the world as it breaks the code. The hero of the story is Gillen Lane, author of theology and self-help books. Full of quotes from the Bible, the film has explosions, shots and

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punches, but no expletives and very little blood. TBN made the disclosure of "Omega Code" in generous commercial inserts, even before the film was ready. About 2000 volunteers distributed posters around the churches, and tickets started selling a month before the premiere. There were even pastors who took the faithful to the cinema on chartered buses. Added to this was an efficient scheme of dissemination over the Internet, which allowed the posters of the film were reproduced on home printers. Then, it was enough to put the 305 copies available in the right places, the southern and western regions of the country, with a greater concentration of evangelicals and thus evangelize.