Why does abc always play the movie the ten commandments. Apr 12, 2017 when is the ten commandments on tv this easter 2018. Do they just think that because it is easter, any old biblical epic will do. As it does every year, the alphabet network is running cecil b. The ten commandments has been a springtime tv staple since. Top 10 biblical movies for easter and passover wtop. If you are dvring it, the machine may get a workoutthe broadcast is scheduled in a 4 hour, 44minute time slot. Paul says that if you live under the old law the blood of jesus is no longer of any effect to you and you have fallen from grace. The ten commandments movie tv listings and schedule tv guide.
New york a new study has found that regardless of whether one is religiously affiliated or not, the ten commandments are still highly regarded as a. Demilles 1923 original silent film and the 1956 remake of the ten commandments in a 2movie bundle. Its been 62 years since the ten commandments movie was released. The ten commandments trailer 1 a great big wallow, sublime hootchykootchy hokum, peppered with lightning that does automatic writing and an unsurpassed homage to the joys of jello. The ten commandments is a 1956 american epic religious drama film produced, directed, and narrated by cecil b. The annual dl the ten commandments easter thread 2018 edition. Epic movie fansthou shalt not want to miss abcs annual airing of this classic. The enduring classic has been a tv ratings hit since 1973. There is no record of moses conquering ethiopia on behalf of pharaoh.
Charlton heston stars as moses in the 1956 epic film the ten. The network has aired the film around the easter holiday since 1973 and allots the 220 minute movie an extended timeslot before and after the traditional primetime hours. Demilles oscarwinning 1956 epic the ten commandments every year around easter since 1973. When is the ten commandments on tv this easter 2018. With charlton heston, yul brynner, anne baxter, edward g. The ten commandments was the highestgrossing film of 1956 and the second most successful film of the decade. Apr 19, 2011 washington, dc catholic online just in time for holy week, paramount pictures is releasing a fully restored high definition version of cecil b. This year the ten commandments returns to abcs schedule with a special broadcast on saturday, march 26. Click here to read some christian endorsements of the movie. Demille movie, starring jeffrey hunter, who was the original captain in star trek, and who died in a car accident in 1969, because you dont go and make a movie being jesus and not get killed for it, man. The movie was visually spectacular in its time with incredible special effects. Moses, an egyptian prince, learns of his true heritage as a hebrew and his divine mission as the deliverer of his people. It was the highestgrossing film in the year of its release, 1956. The ten commandments passover for egyptians youtube.
It is coming out in theaters on friday, october 19, 2007. It is the only religious movie that everyone will still watch. In the past, the filmwhich runs 220 minutes without. The ten commandments has its place in terms of old hollywood spectacle movies, and i do realize that. The annual dl the ten commandments easter thread 2018. Washington, dc catholic online just in time for holy week, paramount pictures is releasing a fully restored high definition version of cecil b. Why does abc always play the movie the ten commandments on. The film is based on prince of egypt by dorothy clarke wilson, pillar of fire by j. Moses leads the hebrew people from the slavery of egypt to the freedom of the promised land according to the ancient. Moses charlton heston parts the red sea in a scene from the ten commandments. This is not the first year that the geniuses at abc have done this, but it continues to irk me. The only other easter movie was this boring flick called king of kings coincidentally, a remake of a cecil b. Mar 30, 2018 except for 1999, abc has rebroadcast cecil b.
Passover and easter are coming up, and abc did not let the. The ten commandments airs on abc this saturday, march 31, the night before easter, at 7pm et. Ten commandments still popular in america, regardless of. Apr 01, 2018 10 fascinating facts about the ten commandments the movie 1 moses, conquerer of ethiopia the grownup moses is introduced in the ten commandments when he returns to pharoah after bringing ethiopia into alliance with egypt. Mar 22, 2008 it is the only religious movie that everyone will still watch. Abc has announced that it will air the 1956 classic the ten commandments cecil b. The ten commandments remains a big part of easter home viewing. Apr 01, 2018 the annual easter showing of the ten commandments posted by leslie eastman sunday, april 1, 2018 at 4. Illustration to go with story on faith based movies running april1st, 2018. Now this movie is available on bluray, makes this fine classic movie of the ten commandments well worth adding to ones classic movie collection the movie restoration on this bluray disc displays what a fine job has been done with the sound track and the video,played in surround sound the dialog is excellent including the sound effects. Apr 15, 2017 the ten commandments has been a springtime tv staple since 1968, with good reason the exodus story has inspired people for centuries, and cecil b. The ten commandments has been a springtime tv staple. Annual the ten commandments movie airing tonight on abc.
Marvel, star wars, black mirror best tv and films to watch on easter sunday what to watch this weekend 12 issues delivered to your home. When a criminal sabotages zeuss favorite dog care facility, zeus and his dog friends try to save the. Mar 31, 2018 the ten commandments was nominated for seven academy awards and won for best visual effects. Now this movie is available on bluray, makes this fine classic movie of the ten commandments well worth adding to ones classic movie collection the movie restoration on this bluray disc displays what a fine job has been done with the sound track and the video,played in surround sound the dialog is excellent including the sound effects, this is a very long movie which is covered by two blu. Although the story was told countless times before even by demille himself in 1923 and since, the 1956 version is the definitive movie. Apr 18, 2019 the classic hollywood film the ten commandments will air saturday, april 20, 2019 from 6 p. Charlton heston drives his chariot in a famous scene from the 1959 mgm film benhur. So what are some great easter and passover movies to watch at home. I have seen a few ten commandments movies but this one with charlton heston is by far the best. The ten commandments 1956 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The ten commandments trailer 1 a great big wallow, sublime hootchykootchy hokum, peppered with lightning that does automatic writing and. Os dez mandamentos o filme is a brazilian movie which was released by recordtv in 2016 in an association with paris filmes. More from hidden remote 6 westworld season 3 finale reveals that will set up season 4.
In 1956, this epic biblical film narrated be cecil b. While this is a good movie, it has nothing to do with jesus christ, nor the easter season. Filmed in 1956 and starring charlton heston, the epic movie set a new standard for beauty and pageantry on the big screen. Based on the holy scriptures, with additional dialogue by several other hands, the ten commandments was the last film directed by cecil b. When is the ten commandments on tv this easter 2019. The ten commandments is a 1956 american epic religious drama film produced, directed, and. Apr 20, 2019 its easter and passover weekend, and if you are spending time with your families, there is plenty of content to check out on television saturday for everyone, including abcs annual broadcast of the ten commandments. Apr 08, 2020 an easter movie for doglovers, this 2014 film follows a dog named zeus over easter weekend.
The ten commandments returned in 2000 and has remains a holiday tradition at the network. The film is an adaptation of the eponymous television series presented by rede record in 2015, with new footage and different developments of which were shown in its last chapter on television. The only problem is christians are no longer under the old law which the 10 commandments come from but under the law of grace. The ten commandments has been a springtime tv staple since 1968, with good reason the exodus story has inspired people for centuries, and cecil b. The ten commandments movie tv listings and schedule tv. Demilles 1956 classic the ten commandments, an epic retelling of the passover story starring charlton heston as moses and yul brynner as the pharaoh rameses ii. For first time viewers, or those of you that need a. Courtesy of paramount charlton heston, left, stars as moses and yul brynner as pharaoh rameses ii in the classic 1956 film the ten commandments, airing at 7 p. Mar 28, 2018 new york a new study has found that regardless of whether one is religiously affiliated or not, the ten commandments are still highly regarded as a code for moral living in a 2018 national. Paramount home entertainment theres more to easter than dyed eggs, jelly beans and brunch. We get this movie shoved in our face year after year as though its the standard of the season. The classic hollywood film the ten commandments will air saturday, april 20, 2019 from 6 p. Game of thrones, the ten commandments and more charlton heston, center, and yul brynner, left, costar in the 1956 biblical epic the ten commandments. The ten commandments airs this saturday, 10 facts you dont.
The ten commandments saturday, abc, 8 etpt nominated for seven academy awards including best picture, this 3. Every weekend, we pick a movie you can stream that dovetails with current events. Demilles 1956 technicolor biblical epic at least a dozen times. An easter movie for doglovers, this 2014 film follows a dog named zeus over easter weekend. Steven spielberg to sign on to direct new ten commandments. Both heston and brynner were nominated for their epic roles in the film. Network television has aired the film in prime time during the passovereaster season every year since 1973. If you want to put on a movie that reminds everyone that silence is golden and that parenting is scary, try john krasinskis 2018 horror masterwork. Demilles oscarwinning 1956 biblical epic the ten commandments during the easter and passover holidays season.
Its been airing since 1968, and this year its on the night before easter. The story relates the life of moses, from the time he was discovered in the bullrushes as an infant by the pharoahs daughter, to his long, hard. However, there is a legitimate theological link as scripture consistently portrays christ as the ultimate passover lamb. Demille, shot in vistavision color by technicolor, and released by paramount pictures. The annual broadcast of the ten commandments, the 1956 religious film produced and directed by cecil b. The ten commandments 1956 full movie english youtube. The ten commandments movie for easter tradition sonoma. Apr 04, 2010 the ten commandments on easter weekend. Nov 24, 2018 198 videos play all the ten commandments 1956 full movie legend of the ancient sword 2018 full movie the mark of the beast bible prophecy movie duration.
The ten commandments 1956 full movie english disk 22 youtube. Apr 19, 2019 if you want to put on a movie that reminds everyone that silence is golden and that parenting is scary, try john krasinskis 2018 horror masterwork. There is no new episode of saturday night live, but nbc is running the best episode of the season so far tonight. You can find more information about the film at epic stories of the bible, as well as take the ten commandments challenge. Since about the late 70s, those movies are never shown. The ten commandments was nominated for seven academy awards and won for best visual effects.