“after the first two or three discs” because he was not inspired by the storytelling. A few years later, he bought a 65-CD audio Bible that he quit listening to
Dutton situation comedy “Roc.” Dutton is one of the performers on the new audio Bible.īowser, who is black, said he recommitted himself to Christianity in 1997 around the time his wife, TV sitcom producer Yvette Lee Bowser, was pregnant with their first child. That also propelled white comedian Jim Carrey to stardom, and the Charles S.
in the early 1990s, he helped develop such TV shows as the sketch comedy series “In Living Color,” a show with a mostly black cast The project is the brainchild of Kyle Bowser, a former television executive with a law degree. It will feature many of the same well-known actors, although someone will take over for Jackson as God, a role that will balloon from about two hours to more than 70 hours. “Bible Experience” is available on CD and in mp3 formats, with an Old Testament version due in fall 2007 that is expected to run much longer.
We’re thrilled with the way that the product has turned out,” said Paul Caminiti, vice president and publisher of Bibles for Zondervan, a Grand Rapids-based division of News Corp.-owned HarperCollins. “It’s really good and it’s transcending every barrier. Scripture-spouting hit man in “Pulp Fiction,” is the voice of God. Blair Underwood portrays Jesus, and Samuel L. The 21-hour production features the voice talents of more than 250 singers, clergy and actors, including Denzel Washington, Cuba Gooding Jr., Angela Bassett and Alfre Woodard. The retail chain Family Christian Stores say it’s the fastest-selling audio Bible it has ever stocked. 1 spot among the best-selling books listed on Wal-Mart’s Web site since its early fall release. And in the world of audio books, it’s a smash. “Inspired By … The Bible Experience: New Testament” features a large, all-black cast including some of Hollywood’s biggest names. It’s a new audio Bible released by Zondervan, one of the world’s largest publishers of religious books. Jesus - an ambitious production featuring an all-star cast.