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Alleged ‘Rock and Roll’ Soundtrack Incites Suspicion of Netflix’s Narnia Movie

Producers praise their upcoming film’s “unbelievably contemporary music,” which doesn’t bode well for C.S. Lewis’s traditional themes.

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The Aquamancer’s Secret by Jeremy P. Madsen

The Pyromancer’s Scroll by Jeremy P. Madsen

Forbidden Choild by Gwen Newell

Social Crossing by Cassidy M. Plagman

Christmas on the Goblin Express by J. J. Fischer

Angel of Ashes by Erika Kathryn

Andromache by L. E. Richmond

For the Good of All by MB Dahl

The Long Walk Home: When the Power Dies by Michael H. Ritterhouse

Lies and Deception by Meghan E. McComb

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Shadowcast by Crystal D. Grant

Crystal D. Grant’s debut fantasy slowly builds out a complex medieval world, populated by quickly sketched yet fully realized characters.

—Ticia Messing —

Ruthless by Candice Pedraza Yamnitz

Quick action and character growth drive this story into a magical world that flourishes with Latin flair in its food and settings.

—Molly McTernan —

Christmas on the Goblin Express by J. J. Fischer

Christmas on the Goblin Express by J. J. Fischer offers a delightful and poignant ride dashed with popular film and fiction references.

—Stephany Araujo —

Picked Up Pieces by Amy L. Sauder

Morally gray characters with macabre powers play well in Amy L. Saunder’s sequel, exploring the power of words and personal identity.

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Lord of Winter by Jill Williamson and Andrew Swearingen

Series author Jill Williamson and debut Andrew Swearingen craft this medieval political drama with complex characters and shifting motivations.

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Glass Across the Sea by Sara Ella

Sara Ella’s new fantasy Glass Across the Sea reflects an enchanting parable of light illuminating darkness, leading to forgiveness and redemption.

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293. How is ‘Adventures in Odyssey’ Making an Animated Film?

In this special live-recorded episode, Stephen and Zack explore Focus on the Family’s 2026 theatrical release and franchise rebrand.

292. How Can Christians Confront Fiction Legalists?

When people sinfully judge our story choices, Scripture helps us get ready to answer them with doctrinal truth and personal confidence.

291. Twenty Years Ago, How Did the First Narnia Theatrical Film Get Made? | with Mark Joseph

“The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” pre-producer and marketer takes us into the origins of Walden Media’s 2005 theatrical take on C. S. Lewis’s classic fantasy.

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‘David’ Creators Answer all Your Questions About the Animated Hit Movie

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‘Stranger Things’ Season Five Gives Weight to Parents’ Fears

While the first half of the final season suffers from flattened characters, the series offers surprising nuance to its previous messages.

Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Cuts a Careful Line Between Evil and Redemption

The smash-hit shonen adventure boldly presents its characters with flaws and virtues, be they noble demon slayers or vile demon lords.

‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’ Pits Singing Heroines vs. Monster Idols

Netflix’s smash hit action musical mixes catchy tunes with Korean folklore and some beautiful moments of common grace.

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