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National Catholic Register

Animated ‘Light of the World’ Lights Up Screens and Fires Up Faith

Though the film misses some sacramental depth, its rich storytelling and animation open the door for Catholic parents to ...

‘Light of the World’ begins a 30-year mission to share Jesus with the world

The Salvation Poem Project, a nonprofit organization, shares the story of Jesus through the perspective of John the apostle.

‘Light of the World’ has new approach to familiar story

There has never been a shortage of movies or television shows that have featured the story of Jesus. Only the Devil, Santa ...
Forbes

Animation Start-up 'Light Chaser' Scores Big Hit In China With First Short Film

Since its online release two weeks ago, the first short film from Gary Wang’s Light Chaser Animation Studio has scored close to 30 million clicks on Chinese video sites. The three-minute 3D film ...
Cartoon Brew

‘Light of the World’ Directors John Schafer And Tom Bancroft On The Joys And Challenges Of Making Their 2D Animated Epic

Light of the World' brings hand-drawn 2D animation back to theaters with a global team, indie spirit, and some '90s Disney ...
The Hollywood Reporter

China’s Light Chaser Animation Raises $20 Million From GGV Capital

Touted as "China's answer to Pixar," the studio was launched by Gary Wang, founder of Toudu.com, which was bought by Youku for $1 billion in 2012. By Clifford Coonan, Patrick Brzeski China’s Light ...

Disney veteran who left Hollywood for Christian animation brings new Jesus film to big screen

Veteran animator Tom Bancroft, behind several iconic Disney characters, left Hollywood to make faith-based films and directed ...
The Hollywood Reporter

China’s Light Chaser Animation Releases First VR Short

The studio, which was founded by Chinese tech billionaire Gary Wang, says it created 'Sent' to highlight the storytelling potential of virtual reality. By Patrick Brzeski Asia Bureau Chief Pioneering ...