• Bible Films Blog

    Looking at film interpretations of the stories in the Bible - past, present and future, as well as preparation for a future work on Straub/Huillet's Moses und Aron and a few bits and pieces on biblical studies.


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    Monday, November 30, 2009

    The Logical Next Step for Ben Hur

    First there was a book, then a stageshow and a film, then a courtcase, a film and another film. Now, all of a sudden there's a mini-series, an arena show, a radio play, a video game. Where else has Lew Wallace's Ben Hur to go? Why a theme park of course.

    According to IMDB this is already on the way.

    Whilst I imagine the sea battle ride and the chariot ride will be great fun, I can't imagine the queues will be too long for the weeks-long trek across the desert, and the crucifixion ride might attract the odd complaint. I imagine that attendance will cost a little more than a cold cup of water though.

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    • At 4:54 pm, January 31, 2010, Blogger CGARTIST said…

      Ben hur the miniseries will air April 4 and 11 at 8pm 4 hours in total . you can see a trailer on YOUTUBE .Kristen kreuk from smallville fame and many other TV actors can be seen on the trailer

       

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