• Pepperdine University sues Netflix over alleged trademark misuse in ‘Running Point’

  Pepperdine University has filed a lawsuit against Netflix and Warner Bros. Entertainment, alleging that the upcoming comedy series Running Point unlawfully uses the school’s branding, team name, and colors. The university claims the show’s depiction of a fictional basketball team called the "Waves" is too similar to its own, creating confusion and potential reputational harm.

  

• From shepherd to king: Prime Video’s House of David reimagines a timeless tale

  Amazon Prime Video is set to bring the epic biblical story of King David to screens worldwide with its new series, House of David. The series promises a cinematic retelling of the life and reign of Israel’s most famous king, blending historical drama with faith-based storytelling to captivate both religious audiences and history enthusiasts.

  

• New CCK President takes office, announces May forum opposing WEA conference

  Rev. Kyung-hwan Ko, the newly inaugurated president of the Christian Council of Korea (CCK), has announced plans to hold a forum in May to publicly criticize the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) and its upcoming global conference in South Korea.

  

• ‘The Chosen’ strikes exclusive streaming deal with Prime Video, season 5 premieres theatrically first

  In a major move for faith-based television, The Chosen, the critically acclaimed series depicting the life of Jesus, is set to premiere its highly anticipated fifth season in theaters before streaming exclusively on Amazon’s Prime Video. This new partnership with Amazon MGM Studios marks a significant shift for the series, expanding its global reach and bringing it to millions of new viewers.

  

• ESV Bible makes major update: Controversial verse in Genesis reworded

  In its first major textual revision in nearly a decade, the English Standard Version (ESV) Bible is set to undergo updates to 36 passages across 42 verses.