{"id":66230,"date":"2024-02-27T17:48:08","date_gmt":"2024-02-27T22:48:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spiritdaily.org\/blog\/?p=66230"},"modified":"2024-03-21T23:16:50","modified_gmt":"2024-03-22T03:16:50","slug":"mailbag-major-hollywood-movie-about-medjugorje","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/spiritdaily.org\/blog\/mailbag-major-hollywood-movie-about-medjugorje\/","title":{"rendered":"Mailbag: Major Hollywood Movie About Medjugorje"},"content":{"rendered":"

From Ann Vucic:<\/em><\/p>\n

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Famed Hollywood producer, Lucas Foster<\/a> has an incredible body of work to his name, including\u00a0Ford vs. Ferrari,\u00a0Man on Fire,\u00a0Mr. and Mrs. Smith,\u00a0Dangerous\u00a0Minds,\u00a0Law Abiding Citizen,\u00a0Enemy of the State,<\/em> and many others.\u00a0 So, by his own admission, when he was asked to help make a movie about Medjugorje \u2013 a place he had never heard of before and knew nothing about – he was more shocked than anyone that he instinctually said yes.<\/p>\n

The idea for this movie was born in the heart of Hollywood veteran producer\/director, Jennifer Tadlock, who wanted to thank Our Lady for all the beautiful graces her family received during her daughter\u2019s cancer battle and subsequent healing. Combining her Catholic faith with the Hollywood movie industry seemed like the perfect fit.\u00a0 Her way of showing gratitude to Our Lady would be to make a movie about Medjugorje.<\/p>\n

A providential \u201cchance\u201d encounter at Sunday Mass with Hollywood producer Holly Carney, Executive Producer of the movie\u00a0Fatima<\/b>, opened the doors for the partnership Jennifer had been waiting for.\u00a0 Since neither of them had been to Medjugorje before, the first step was to go there and experience it themselves.\u00a0 Holly insisted she would only make this movie if they had the support and cooperation of the Medjugorje church officials, just as she had with\u00a0Fatima.<\/b><\/p>\n

A small group of five, led by Medjugorje pilgrimage organizer and speaker, Ann Vucic (now the Consultant for the\u00a0Medjugorje Movie Project<\/i>) went to Medjugorje in September 2022 with plans to meet with all the relevant church officials.\u00a0 By the end of the trip, the movie project had the full support of Apostolic Visitor to Medjugorje, Archbishop Aldo Cavalli; Pastor of Medjugorje, Fr. Zvonimir Pavicic; Provincial Minister of the Franciscan Order, Fr. Jozo Grbes, and original pastor of St. James, Fr. Jozo Zovko.\u00a0 The culmination of the trip came when Fr. Jozo Zovko said to the little group, \u201cOur Lady has been waiting for you to make this movie.\u201d<\/p>\n

Upon returning home from Medjugorje, Holly asked her producing partner Lucas Foster, if he would help with this movie, and he immediately agreed, which was unusual for him.\u00a0 And thus, this movie became a Lucas Foster production.<\/p>\n

Since Lucas knew nothing about Medjugorje, he had a steep learning curve, which included traveling to Medjugorje so he could better understand and experience it himself.\u00a0 Before he went there (in May 2023), Holly mentioned to him that \u201c50 million people have visited Medjugorje.\u201d\u00a0 He looked at her with shock and confusion and asked, \u201cwhy have 50 million people gone there?\u201d However, after Lucas went there himself and experienced the beauty and power of Medjugorje directly, he asked a different question. At the end of the trip, he said, \u201cwhy have ONLY 50 million people travelled to Medjugorje? This movie is going to change that.\u201d<\/p>\n

So, what will this movie be about…? With the many wonderful documentaries and books already available about Medjugorje, it was decided that this movie would not be another retelling of the story of the apparitions.\u00a0 Instead, the focus of the movie will be the\u00a0fruits<\/b>\u00a0of Medjugorje. The movie will address and depict two critical questions: what happens to people when they go to Medjugorje; and how does that experience change their lives and the lives of the people they encounter after that.<\/p>\n

Millions the world over have a great love for Medjugorje, and while the goal of this movie is to reach all of them, the greater goal of this movie is something even bigger than that. There are multitudes in the world who have no interest in a place like Medjugorje, but who may be willing to watch a global Lucas Foster movie. With that goal in mind, this movie will be a combination of spirituality, action, adventure, drama, and even some comedy. As for the actual story line about how that will be done \u2026 that is being kept under wraps, for now.\u00a0 With Lucas\u2019 track record of making critically acclaimed and financially successful global films, this movie is assured to reach a global audience with the powerful, life-changing message of Medjugorje.<\/p>\n

As for the specific of where the production is at this point, the script should be ready in the next 12 months, and hopefully, filming will commence shortly thereafter. The expectation is that the movie will be in theaters in late 2025 or 2026.<\/p>\n

The production team wants to make an appeal to lovers of Medjugorje the world over.\u00a0 Just as The Chosen was funded entirely by private investments and donations, that is the plan with this movie as well.\u00a0 In order to prevent \u201cHollywood\u201d from distorting the authentic message of Medjugorje, we are not seeking money from typical Hollywood sources.\u00a0 This means we are raising the funds ourselves.\u00a0 While we have already received significant funds, in the form of investments, gifts\/contributions, and donations (which are tax deductible), we need to raise more.\u00a0 Please consider joining us with your financial assistance to help bring this movie to the big screen.\u00a0 The sooner we raise the money, the quicker this movie will be made for Our Lady.<\/p>\n

We firmly believe Fr. Jozo Zovko\u2019s words when he said to us, \u201cOur Lady has been waiting for you to make this movie\u201d, and we have felt her guiding hand during this entire journey.\u00a0 We have placed this film under the protective mantle of Our Lady and trust she will continue guiding every step as we move forward. Above all else, we ask for prayer support for this projectand all involved, so that God may be glorified in all we do.<\/p>\n

For information about making an investment, gift\/contribution, or a tax-deductible donation, please contact us at this link.<\/b><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.medjugorjemovieproject.com\/contact-us<\/a><\/p>\n

Please check out our website and through it, connect with us on our other social media platforms:<\/b><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.medjugorjemovieproject.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Interview with Holly Carney and Lucas Foster in Medjugorje<\/b><\/p>\n

https:\/\/youtu.be\/60kRTy-oVcQ?si=CNduYCNgFUptyB9o<\/a><\/p>\n

Updates on the movie with Holly Carney, Ann Vucic and Lucas Foster<\/b><\/p>\n

https:\/\/youtu.be\/2PW2iM_wQEU?si=W1OV35AywnYZwdyN<\/a><\/p>\n

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