Ryan O'Quinn, Sean Astin, John Rhys-Myers, Bethany Joy Lenz, Lucy Punch and Clive Standen are among the cast for "Scrooge", nominated for Best Performance in Audio Fiction at the 2024 Ambies recognizing excellence in audio, held on March 26th in Los Angeles. 

LOS ANGELES (Dec. 22, 2023) – In the spirit of giving back this holiday season, cast-members from the award-winning “Bringing Back Christmas,” visited the LA Dream Center  on December 20 to bring joy, lift spirits, and offer a special screening of their new holiday film. “Bringing Back Christmas,” reminiscent of “It’s a Wonderful Life,” is the second project to be released under the newly announced Damascus Road multi-picture pact with film executive, producer and financier Mike Ilitch, Jr.  Producers Ryan O’Quinn, Heather O’Quinn and Taylor Cole of Damascus Road Productions, and Eastern Sky Theatre Company’s Trey and Ariel Fernald led the charge in producing “Bringing Back Christmas” – a fun and timely story, reminding us of the heartfelt lessons of life to have faith and persevere because God is with us.

“After visiting the Dream Center, my heart overflows with love for others and I am reminded that there are people in the world who just need a little help to move forward and that I am not the only one with problems or issues, and that God can bring us through our problems and issues, we just have to ask,” said Mark Christopher Lawrence, actor, stand-up comedian, and voice-over artist.

Residents from the LA Dream Center took part in a question-and-answer session, musician and actor Gabriel C. Brown sang Christmas songs, and guests enjoyed home-baked cookies, popcorn and candy, and received a special care package. “The life transformations that are happening under the roof at the Dream Center are nothing short of miraculous and the loving, caring, God-fearing staff is amazing,” continued Lawrence.

This inspirational-comedy follows charming family-man, Daniel Reece (veteran comedic actor Mark Christopher Lawrence), whose determination to pay for his child’s critical surgery leaves him unraveled after being fired from his job of 17 years. A feisty angel (Leigh-Allyn Baker) takes him on a life-changing adventure back in time to witness the challenges surrounding the holy ‘First Family.’ From quirky in-laws squabbling over the dowry and baby names, through soldiers delivering the bad news of a forced journey to Bethlehem, then to the unlikely manger of a King, we laugh and learn along with Daniel. This fun and heartwarming story will not only make audiences laugh-out-loud but will also leave them with hope that God is with their family in every circumstance.
 
“Bringing Back Christmas” is currently available on global streaming platforms including Amazon Prime Video, Apple-TV, VUDU and In-Demand which includes Comcast, Cox and Charter, along with select theatrical showings through Integrity Releasing. For press information please visit film website & trailer here.
 
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The Red Letter Awards were held October 17 in Los Angeles recognizing achievements in faith and family entertainment. The Paul's Promise team came away with 5 wins including:

BEST PICTURE - Paul's Promise
BEST ACTOR - Ryan O'Quinn
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR - Josef Cannon
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS- Nancy Stafford

and a special KINGDOM LEGACY AWARD honoring the Paul Holderfield family

IN THEATERS OCTOBER 21
www.PaulsPromiseMovie.com

Film exec, producer and financier Mike Ilitch Jr. has pacted with Damascus Road Productions, led by Ryan and Heather O’Quinn for a slate of multiple upcoming films to be announced in the coming weeks. With Ilitch as executive producer, the O’Quinn’s company produced the upcoming “Paul’s Promise,” a biopic about former racist firefighter-turned-pastor Paul Holderfield at the height of the Civil Rights movement. Nick Logan also serves as executive producer.

The team, along with actor-director Dean Cain, recently wrapped production on “Little Angels,” about a 12-year-old girls’ soccer team.

“Inspiring audiences through entertainment has always been a goal for our companies,” said Ilitch. “The films on our slate have a broad budget range and extensive genres.”

L.A.-based Damascus Road focuses on family and faith-based entertainment across all platforms. Its global distribution arm, Integrity Releasing, allows independent filmmakers access to theatrical and home entertainment distribution.

EXCLUSIVE: Dean Cain has reteamed with Damascus Road Productions to develop In God’s Time, a biopic based on Robert Fraley’s book Blessings of Obedience.
The film written and produced by Cain will tell the true story of Bob and Barbara Fraley, who adopted six children following the tragic car accident of a family friend. Rather than split up the family unit, the Fraleys petitioned the state courts to keep all six siblings together and join with their existing family of five, as all 11 traveled across the country to start a new life together.
Pic marks the third collaboration between Cain and producers Ryan and Heather O’Quinn of Damascus Road. They most recently wrapped production on Cain’s feature directorial debut, the family comedy Little Angels, which he also penned.

​Cain is repped by Buchwald, Vault Entertainment and Kleinberg, Lange, Cuddy & Carlo. Ryan O’Quinn is repped by Buchwald and Kleinberg Lange Cuddy & Carlo.
Robert Whitmore negotiated the deal with Cain on behalf of Damascus.