‘Revenge’ Season 4 News, Spoilers: Amanda Continues to Face the Consequences, Will The Show Get a Renewal?

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Christian Post Report – ABC’s “Revenge”

Events are getting more exciting and intense as the hit TV drama series “Revenge” approaches its culmination with only about a handful of episodes left in its current fourth season.

This week’s showing, called “Burn,” will see Victoria Grayson (Madeline Stowe) getting attacked by someone. The synopsis posted on The Futon Critic points out that the Grayson matriarch will take the matters in her own hands and will be determined to find the perpetrator behind the assault.

Emily (Emily van Camp), on the other hand, is said to come into terms “with what she really wants” in her life now that she has already revealed her true identity as Amanda Clark.

In the previous episode, Emily/Amanda has made it clear that she wants to live a life devoid of lies. Her choice, as good as it sounds, will somehow backfire in an unpleasant way.

A report from VC Post said that her decision to come out in the open could also mean losing the people whom she didn’t realized was right behind her all along.

Citing a slew of promo photos posted by ABC, it was revealed that on Episode 20, Emily’s childhood friend Jack Porter (Nick Wechsler), along with his son Carl, will be moving out from the Hamptons.

The father and son were seen in an airstrip boarding a plane. Although it seems that Jack is determined to turn his back from the chaos the place has caused him, it appears that he’s waiting for some very important message from a person close to his heart. Could this mean that he will change his mind?

Meanwhile, a report from TV Line clarified the talks of whether or not the series gets a renewal.

“Based on what I’m hearing about the finale, there would have to be a major revamp if the show returns for a fifth season. Actually, forget revamp — there’d have to be a whole new show,” Ausiello from TV Line said.

For the meantime, “Revenge” Season 4 airs this Sunday, April 19 on ABC.

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It Takes One to Make One

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And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen.
— Matthew 28:18-20

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    Greg Laurie, senior pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Riverside, California and Harvest Orange County in Irvine, California, shares the Gospel with a sold-out crowd of 19,000 for Harvest America at the American Airlines Center and Victory Park in Dallas, Texas, Oct. 5, 2014.

Christian Post Report – To be growing Christians, we must be disciples of Jesus Christ. Why? Because Jesus told us to go into all the world and make disciples. It takes one to make one. So first we have to know what a disciple is so that we can then go and make other disciples.

In Matthew 28 we find what is known as the Great Commission, where Jesus said, “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you” (verses 19–20).

What has Jesus told us to do? Go. Go where? Into all the world. And do what? Make disciples of all the nations.

There are two things in the original language of the Great Commission that we need to understand. First, it is a command. Jesus wasn’t saying, “If you can work it into your busy schedules, would you mind—as a personal favor to Me—to please go. . . .” Rather, Jesus was saying, “You have submitted your life to Me. I am ordering you now to go into all the world.”

Second, these words are given to every follower of Jesus—young and old, men and women, new believers and older believers.

It is not the Great Suggestion; it is the Great Commission. The commission of the church is not to wait for the world to show up. Rather, the commission of the church is to go to the world. Every follower of Jesus should be doing this.

So here is my question for you: Are you doing this? If we are not making disciples of others, then we are not really being the disciples that Jesus wants us to be.

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‘Constantine’ Renewal News, Update: Show Not Cancelled, Season 2 A Possibility

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‘Constantine’ Renewal News, Update: Show Not Cancelled, Season 2 A Possibility

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Christian Post Report – Matt Ryan as John Constantine

There have been a slew of reports earlier this month indicating that the hit NBC supernatural TV drama series “Constantine” has already been officially cancelled.

The recent news, however, shed light on the real situation of the TV series which was based off from the characters appearing in the comicbook, Hellblazer.

The one to bash all rumors was the show’s executive producer Daniel Cerone who said that the network is still eyeing for a second helping of the Matt Ryan-led show in a statement he released with ComicBook.com.

“I just received confirmation from the corporate offices at NBC. I was assured that Constantine has not been canceled and our pitch meeting to discuss a potential second season remains on the books,” he said in a statement. “By the way, this is a pitch meeting involving the president of Warner Bros and and the entertainment heads of NBC. Nobody at this incredibly busy time of the development season has time to waste taking pointless meetings.”

“Now, is it fair to say that Constantine is a long shot? Sure, that’s fair to say. While we marginally improved a tough time slot for NBC, we’re a very expensive show to produce. A lot of NBC’s decision making will not doubt hinge on their new pilots and how they feel those new shows would fare as a companion piece to Grimm, versus a second season of Constantine,” he added.

Apparently, there’s still a glimmer of hope which fans can still hold on to. Even though the showrunner said that it’s likely “a long shot” at least there’s still a shot for a “Constantine” Season 2.

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New Spider-Man Film News, Update: Robert Downey Jr. Says New Reboot Will ‘Defy Expectations’

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From what was heard, the upcoming Christian Post Report – Spider-Man reintroduction, which will commence in the next Captain America movie (“Captain America: Civil War”), will focus on a teenage Peter Parker and that there won’t be a new origin.

“In terms of the age of what we believe Peter Parker is, I’d say 15-16 is right. Some of my favorite Christian Post Report – Spider-Man arcs and Christian Post Report – Spider-Man stories, he’s in high school for a lot of it. We want to explore that,” Marvel’s head Kevin Feige previously told Collider.

A report from IGN meanwhile cited the Iron Man actor, Robert Downey Jr., saying that fans “should expect the unexpected” when “Captain America 3” hit the theaters this May 6, 2016 and then on his future stand-alone movie, which is eyed for a 2017 release date.

“However we spin it, we’re going to try and defy the expectation of what it would mean,” Downey said. “That’s been the directive from jump. But I think that a great job has been done with Christian Post Report – Spider-Man so far. And I think that the direction that Christian Post Report – Spider-Man is going to take is exactly what the fans would be delighted to see.”

Feige, on the other hand, speaks with the publication that fans will see more of the web-slinger’s iconic comic book wit and humor when he returns to the big screen.

“When he puts that mask on, in the comics, he has a non-stop wit that’s almost as troubling to the bad guys he fights as his webs and agility. We feel we haven’t really seen that yet.”

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Book of Revelation Comes to Life in ‘The Messengers,’ Says Actor; New Series Features Humans Turning Into Angels, the Rapture and the Devil

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Book of Revelation Comes to Life in ‘The Messengers,’ Says Actor; New Series Features Humans Turning Into Angels, the Rapture and the Devil
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Jon Fletcher stars on the CW’s “The Messengers.”

A star from The CW’s “The Messengers” Jon Fletcher offered more insight to the new Rapture-based television series premiering this week, including its roots in the Bible’s Book of Revelation.

Kicking off this Friday, April 17, “The Messengers” follows five individuals who suddenly die as a result of a comet striking the earth. After becoming Angels, each of the five victims gain special powers and are returned to earth in order to fight a Satan-like character known as The Man during the Armageddon. Speaking to The Christian Post ahead of the series premiere, Fletcher revealed that “The Messengers” was “built around the Book of Revelations.”

“I think with any television or movie or something, there is a little dramatic license that has to be taken – the Bible wasn’t written to be a screenplay, so adapting it is difficult, but I would say we stick pretty close,” the actor explained. “I would definitely say the foundation of the show is built around the Book of Revelation and I would say the show is driven by faith, but I think it more speaks to a faith in each other and in humanity.”

Fletcher, who portrays the son of a megachurch pastor in Texas on the series, explained that each of the five main characters offers something to the multi-faceted faith angle of “The Messengers.”

“They are very flawed, very human, all with different backgrounds, all with different belief systems which makes it very relatable to an audience, regardless of your belief system,” said the actor. “That’s what keeps the show very grounded.”

However, Fletcher refused to define “The Messengers” as simply a television series about religion.

“If you say it’s about religion – that can be quite scary for people who are questioning their faith, or to people who even don’t have any,” Fletcher continued. “But I think the show is very much reflection of the world we live in. Everyone is looking at it from a different world view.”

In fact, “The Messengers” centers on a group of people who all must reckon with their different beliefs in order to survive amidst the Rapture.

“One of these doctrines actually came to pass – the Book of Revelation is actually coming to life,” the actor added. “People have to listen to people’s differences instead of ignore them, which is I think, a beautiful thing that the show puts forward. I think we could all be a little better at in our day-to-day life.”

Meanwhile, Fletcher immersed himself into the role of Joshua, a charismatic and influential pastor, by studying several famed televangelists, ranging from the iconic Billy Graham to The City Church’s Judah Smith.

“There wasn’t one person I focused on particularly, I watched hours of footage thanks to the internet,” Fletcher said. “Judah Smith, Carl Lentz, Joel Osteen, Billy Graham – a variety of current guys and guys who have come and gone. All of them are so passionate and inspiring, it was interesting to see these modern-day guys who find ways to make themselves more relatable, like Carl Lentz, who has a shaved head and wears a leather jacket and has tattoos and looks like some guy you would meet in the street. I did a lot [of research], it was fascinating – these guys are all very inspiring men.”

Among Fletcher’s co-stars is Diogo Morgado, an actor best known for his role in the Roma Downey, Mark Burnett-produced hit “Bible” series. Where Morgado portrayed Jesus in the “Bible” series, the actor takes on the role of devil-like character “The Man” on “The Messengers.”

“It’s a testament to him as an actor that he can play those extremes characters at both ends of the spectrum,” Fletcher said of Morgado’s transition.

“The Messengers” also stars Shantel VanSanten of “One Tree Hill” and Sofia Black-D’Elia of “Gossip Girls,” and the new television series premieres on The CW this Friday, April 17 at 9 p.m. ET.

Watch a trailer for “The Messengers” here.

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‘Bringing Up Bates’ Star Engaged After Strict Christian Courtship; Viewers to See Elaborate Surprise in Season 2 Premiere

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‘Bringing Up Bates’ Star Engaged After Strict Christian Courtship; Viewers to See Elaborate Surprise in Season 2 Premiere
Bates Engagement (Photo: Courtesy of UP)

Michaela Bates and Brandon Keilen after he proposed.

Christian Post Report – After a strict Christian courtship to prevent yielding to temptation, evangelical Christian reality star Michaela, of the UPtv series “Bringing Up Bates” got engaged to her boyfriend Brandon Keilen in a surprising and elaborate affair in Virginia Saturday.

The engagement took place in Great Falls where Brandon left seven clues for Michaela to discover throughout the area. At the end, he proposed to his girlfriend, who immediately said “yes”. Now the happy couple is busy planning a wedding, and fans of the reality series about the large evangelical Christian family will get to see the entire proposal when the show begins airing in June.

Throughout the courtship Michaela and Brandon were never alone together but always with a chaperone to prevent them from yielding to physical temptation. Throughout the first season of the family’s reality series, viewers watched as they grew closer together and included their family in the relationship.

Michaela’s father, Gil, and mother Kelly Jo, told the cameras that they “set general parameters” for their children’s relationships and urge them to keep Jesus Christ at the center. While the courting couples can exchange hugs, Gil and Kelly Jo encourage them to save their first kiss for their wedding, and as they explained, kissing in private can lead to greater temptation.

In one particular episode, however, Gil and Kelly Jo revealed that they did not save their first kiss for their wedding. Michaela’s brother Zach and his wife Whitney also did not save their kiss for their wedding day. Whitney and Zach took the opportunity to warn their siblings against temptation and encouraged them to remain pure for the wedding ceremony.

According to Kelly Jo’s blog, Michaela and Brandon spent a great deal of time visiting one another while Brandon was in college. Brandon often sent Michaela care packages filled with presents such as flowers, DVDs of photos and songs he wrote to celebrate their time together. In September, he turned 25, and Kelly Jo gave thanks to a “wonderful, Godly young man that won our daughter’s heart!”

Michaela Bates (Photo: Courtesy of UP)

Michaela Bates shows off her engagement ring from Brandon Keilen.

Gil and Kelly Jo spoke with The Christian Post about their decision to allow cameras into their lives and said that they prayed together, with their 19 children, before going ahead with the series.

“It is something that we prayed about as a family for a while when we were first approached, and it was a goal of ours to be involved in ministry in some way and we felt like this is a way we could encourage other families. And so, we thought this would be a way to encourage families not to give up, to put your priorities where they need to be. Our priorities are God, family, and our relationships,” Kelly Jo told CP in December.

The second season premiere of “Bringing Up Bates” will feature Michaela’s engagement as well as the birth of her sister Alyssa’s first baby, Allie Jane. It will air on June 4 on UPtv, a family network.

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Michael Schumacher Health Condition Latest News: Sebastian Vettel Pays Tribute to Racer, Younger Schumacher Returns to the Track

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Michael Schumacher Health Condition Latest News: Sebastian Vettel Pays Tribute to Racer, Younger Schumacher Returns to the Track

Mick Schumacher, Michael Schumacher Reuters/File

Christian Post Report – Mick and Michael Schumacher (Imago/Reuters) – Eurosport

Sebastian Vettel, who is now competing for Ferrari, won his first trophy on Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia Grand Prix for the current Formula One season. Right after receiving his accolades, the 27-year-old German driver pays tribute to the racetrack legend, Michael Schumacher.

“It’s been my dream, Michael was my hero. All the kids at the go-kart track looked up to him,” Vettel said. “When he turned up to shake hands every year it made our lives. I don’t understand yet how special it is.”

The racer meanwhile took the chance to express his gratitude to the people of Scuderia Ferrari for their warm welcome and the eager support they have given him.

In terms of legacy, Schumacher’s son, Mick, is also reported to be running his way for glory just like his father in Formula 1.

A report from the Daily Mail said that the 16-year-old has returned to the racing circuit just weeks after the 100mph crash in the Lausitzring speedway in Brandenburg, eastern Germany.

As said by the report, he was travelling at speeds of up to 100mph when he “skidded out of control.” Fortunately, the crash was nothing serious. He walked away from the track unharmed.

“Of course we know that his father is a seven-time world champion,” coach Frits van Amersfoort said. “But I want to emphasize that Mick will take the time to learn the trade of the racing driver.”

As for Schumacher’s current condition, it has been reported that the recovery rate of the seven-time F1 Racing champion has been very slow.

Philippe Streiff, a former Formula 1 driver like Schumacher told a French media outlet earlier this year that Schumi “has yet to recover the power of speech” but he’s “nevertheless starting to recognise those close to him.”

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No Man’s Sky – A Game Where the Sky’s Not the Limit; Fans Gear Up for a 3rd Quarter Release

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No Man’s Sky – A Game Where the Sky’s Not the Limit; Fans Gear Up for a 3rd Quarter Release

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Christian Post Report – Gamers looking for an adventure to complete would find that there’s more to the old adage “The sky’s the limit,” as developers stretched their imagination at little more by adding countless planets that gamers can explore. “No Man’s Sky” lets its players go on a journey, with no set goals or targets, as they explore the vast unknown.

The game starts with players at the edge of the universe. Players are given a sundry of options – explore the random planet, collect information, even mine and trade to gain monetary advances, engage other ships in combat, or simply upgrade ship when necessary.

At the official website of PlayStation 4 for “No Man’s Sky,” the description reads:

“Whether a distant mountain or planet hanging low on the horizon, you can go there. You can fly seamlessly from the surface of a planet to another, and every star in the sky is a sun that you can visit. Where you’ll go and how fast you’ll make your way through this universe is up to you. It’s yours for the taking.”

Gamers will find delight in the game’s overall visuals and world size. “No Man’s Sky” applied vibrant visuals with the use of stunning colors, making the game look and feel “real.”

During the GDC 2015 convention, Hello Games art director Andrew Duncan shared achieving such visuals has something to do with how devoted they are to their craft.

“I think that the truth is, we’re actually all control freaks. Artists are so used to having complete control of every single pixel, especially now with digital artists. We can get Photoshop, we can zoom right in and obsess over something no one will ever care about,” he said.

Based on the scanned copy of Australia’s Play Magazine published on Design & Trend website, “No Man’s Sky” PS4 is slated for a Q3 2015 release date.

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Tekken 7 to Be Released Using Unreal Engine 4

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Tekken 7 to Be Released Using Unreal Engine 4

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Christian Post Report – Tekken 7 new characters Jin Kazama, Devil Jin, and Josie Rizal

Tekken 7 is a 2015 one-on-one fighting game published and developed by Bandai Namco Games. It is the game’s ninth installment.

Katsuhiro Harada, the game’s producer, claims that the game’s plot line is darker than its previous versions. It’s storyline that would put an end to the Mishima clan saga as it finally gives the answer to the origin of the longstanding feud among the three generations of Mishima. In its trailer released July of last year, a backstory about Kazumi Mishima who was killed by Heihachi.

The latest installment of the game has 23 playable characters. Of these characters, 20 are included in the limited version. Only five make their first appearance in this game. Also included is one unplayable boss.

“Tekken 7” is also the first to use a new game engine – Unreal Engine 4, which allows the game to be played across multiple platforms. Rage Art is a mechanism that lets each player to make unblockable attacks that cause 30 percent damage depending on the character played. Another mechanism applied to the game is the Power Crush. This allows the player to carry out the attack even while receiving attacks from the opponent.
The former bound system was replaced by the Screw Attack, which brings the opponent to a sideway spin when hit airborne. This move gives the character the ability to inflict more damage even after they touch ground. The only disadvantage of Screw Attack is it is applicable during wall combos as with the bound system.

The improved display system also lets players choose the side of the screen they want to play on. Movements are now similar to those found in “Tekken Revolution.”

The official announcement of “Tekken 7” was during the July 13, 2014 EVO event. But according to some reports, the announcement was secondary to the game’s leaked video presentation.

“Tekken 7” had a limited arcade release in Japan last February 18, 2015 and was officially released last March 18, 2015.

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Dragon Ball Xenoverse DLC 3 Leaks, Images Show Super Saiyan God 2 Goku

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Dragon Ball Xenoverse DLC 3 Leaks, Images Show Super Saiyan God 2 Goku

“Dragon Ball” fans are all abuzz as photos from the upcoming “Dragon Ball Xenoverse DLC 3” leaks online. A leaker in 4Chan alleges that the game will have contents lifted from the film “Dragon Ball Z: Revival of F”. This photo, courtesy of 4Chan, shows a Super Saiyan God 2 Goku:

Dragon Ball Xenoverse (Photo: 4Chan/File)

Dragon Ball Xenoerse DLC 3 Leaked Image

JapNation, in addition, shares a scanned copy of Shonen Jump Magazine confirming that the “Dragon Ball Xenoverse DLC 3” would be closely related to the upcoming movie. The site claims, “The recently released scan from Shonen Jump confirms that Xenoverse would have a DLC that’s based on Fukkatsu no. F.”

Dragon Ball Xenoverse (Photo: 4Chan/File)

Dragon Ball Xenoverse DLC 3 Leaked Image

In the recent updates and based on the leaked images, “Dragon Ball Xenoverse” is expected to have a Golden Frieza and that Goku and Vegeta will take a Super Saiyan God 2 form.

Animazing confirms this report and shares, “The blue haired Super Saiyan God from Gou AND Vegeta has been apparently added to Xenoverse. They would be included in the third DLC along with Golden Frieza.”

With this recent development, some fans were quick to react. Gamefaqs member, kanerex pointed out: “Just to clear up the misconception it isn’t Super Saiyan God 2.. It is actually Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan (translated directly from Japanese). Basically it’s Stable Super Saiyan God 1.”

“Better way to describe this, Super Saiyan God is a new ‘Base Form’ not an actual form. The blue hair come[s] from going Super Saiyan in this form, which causes the God Form to become stable and gives them the ability to hold it just as they do Super Saiyan form,” he explained.

Although fans are divided about the new “form” of Vegeta and Goku, this is something to look forward to ahead of the upcoming film.

“Dragon Ball Xenoverse DLC 3” has no confirmed release date yet, but rumors claim that it would be this year.

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