Have You Heard? Jeff Anderson Welcomes New Baby, Narnia Premiere Planned

Written by Mike and Paula Parker

September 26, 2005--There's always a lot going on in the world of Christian Entertainment. Here are some tidbits that came across our desk recently…

Gotee recording artist Jeff Anderson and his wife, Carrianne, recently welcomed their first child, Caiden Finn, into the world. Little Caiden was born on August 13th at 11:57am and topped the scales at 7 pounds, 7 ounces and 21 inches long.

Charles Martin, bestselling author of The Dead Don't Dance and Wrapped in Rain, recently purchased a new home that he calls "The Money Pit." Apparently it's an older home that in need of a bit of updating.

Integrity recording artist NewSong was inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame at ceremonies held Saturday, September 17, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta.

Colleen Coble was named ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers) Mentor of the Year at their annual conference in Nashville, Tennessee. She has received the honor twice in a row.

DiAnn Mills will be giving away a copy of each of her two Sudan-related books, Lost Boys No More, and When the Lion Roars, to every senator on Capitol Hill this fall. She has partnered with Sen. Sam Brownback (R-Kan) in this endeavor

GP Taylor, the author of the best-selling children's fantasy novels Shadowmancer and Wormwood, is on a mission. He will visit every major city and suburban back water in the UK to take the message to children and adults that reading is cool. GP Taylor is one of the UK's top writers and is read by more adults than children.

Robin Jones Gunn, author of the SISTERCHICKS® novels, was a recent guest speaker on a SISTERCHICKS® Carnival cruise  from Los Angeles to Ensenada, Mexico.

From NBC's American Dreams portraying The Who to the silver screen with their cameo appearance in the upcoming Nickelodeon film Yours, Mine, & Ours, Hawk Nelson hit Hollywood big when they recently performed at the ROXY Theatre. In addition to their concert, Hawk Nelson taped a special for the Nickelodeon Channel on the movie and the song they penned specifically for their scene (Bring 'Em Out). In the film, Hawk sings their song along with Drake Bell just as they did at the Roxy. Film co-star Rene Russo, who became friends with the band during the film's production, also showed up at the Roxy to cheer them on.

The stage has been set for the World Premiere of Walt Disney Pictures/Walden Media's The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, one of the most eagerly anticipated films of the year. On December 7, in the presence of TRH The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, this extraordinary film event will transform London's Royal Albert Hall and Kensington Garden into Narnia's 100-year winter.  Chosen as the prestigious 2005 Royal Film Performance, the premiere is a fundraising event in aid of the Cinema and Television Benevolent Fund.

Mike and Paula K. Parker cover entertainment for LifeWay.com from their home in Middle Tennessee. Visit them online at www.wordcrafts.net.

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