september 8, 2006
Denzel Washington Leads All-star Cast in new Narrated Bible
Denzel Washington stars as Solomon and leads an all-star cast for a new narrated Bible that will also feature a dynamic musical soundtrack. This autumn, Inspired By Media Group and Zondervan will release Inspired By … The Bible Experience, a dramatized audio recording of the New Testament. In 2007, the entire Bible -- Genesis to Revelation -- will be released, featuring an unprecedented roster of performers from stage and screen.
Other stars filling roles on the project include award-winning actors Angela Bassett as Esther, Blair Underwood as Jesus and Cuba Gooding Jr. as Judas.
This reenactment, based on the entire text of the Scriptures, is a first-of-its-kind audio Bible. A compelling and inspirational musical soundtrack further accentuates the 368 character portrayals. This amazing and anointed audio production presents the world with the unique opportunity to be Inspired By… The Bible Experience.
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Other notable celebrities appearing on this audio Bible include James Avery, Tisha Campbell Martin, Loretta Devine, Charles Dutton, Robert Guillaume, Jasmine Guy -- along with musicians Shirley Caesar, Common, Faith Evans, Heavy D, Anthony Hamilton, Kirk Franklin, MC Lyte, Angie Stone -- and NFL Hall of Fame running back Jim Brown.
Inspired By Media Group has designed a sophisticated layering of sound and music to create a complete audio environment that provides listeners a tangible perspective on the biblical characters and circumstances.
"With the recent resurgence of faith-based entertainment and its appeal to both urban and mainstream audiences, this project serves as a cultural bridge connecting people of all races," said Ron Belk, CEO of Inspired By Media Group and one of four executive producers of the product. "We are excited to partner with Zondervan to produce this unique and inspiring Bible."
Everyone involved in this production contributed time and talent as a labor of love. This historic gathering of exceptional talent was paired with the latest and best in recording technology, to create a new standard in the presentation of the oldest and most popular literature known to man.
"I am proud to be a part of this landmark project that has afforded me the opportunity to collaborate with so many of my peers to bring this unique and timely version of the Bible to the global marketplace," said Blair Underwood who portrays Jesus on this audio Bible.
Inspired By… The Bible Experience has been recorded using Zondervan's Today's New International Version (TNIV) translation. Inspired By Media Group executives said they chose this version because it represented the best combination of accuracy and readability.
"Zondervan recognizes that there is a large and powerful audience looking for this type of culturally relevant product," said Paul Caminiti, Zondervan vice president and publisher of Bibles.
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