Bridgestone Multimedia Group™ Press Room
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BMG is built on a foundation of film, family, and faith. Each new title added to our database is carefully screened to ensure it reflects a Christian worldview and biblical principles. Our goal is to encourage the creation of more faith-affirming and family-friendly movies and media to spread the message of God's love. As we continue to expand our selection, we strive to give our customers the very best online shopping experience and products that entertain and inspire.
Latest Press Releases
Bestselling Novel Jimmy Now Available on DVD
May 07, 2013
(Rock Rapids, IA) - Based on the bestselling novel by Robert Whitlow, Jimmy is a heartfelt family drama now available on DVD from Bridgestone Multimedia Group.
Described by October Baby directors Jon and Andy Erwin as "a charming story with heartfelt performances," Jimmy follows a mentally challenged teenager (Ian Colletti) who sees beings no one else can. Jimmy doesn't always understand what he sees and hears, but he remembers it all with uncanny accuracy, which is why his lawyer father asks him to testify in a crucial trial. Jimmy's testimony saves the man from jail but has far-reaching consequences for himself, the people he loves, and their community.
Jacob on the Road Teaches Children about God's Creation
May 01, 2013
(Rock Rapids, IA) - A new vibrantly animated DVD of mystery and mayhem in a museum, Jacob on the Road debunks evolutionary theory with a faith-based message and catchy songs that captivate children while teaching them about God's creation.
On a class trip to the museum, Jacob and his adventurous friends sneak away and encounter a group of monkey mannequins in a showcase. There, Jacob is entranced by the mysterious monkey world and the debate surrounding Creation versus evolution. Along the way, Jacob meets Jay, a museum security guard who doubles as a guide for wandering children in the world of the mischievous monkeys. Now it's up to Jay to help Jacob find a safe way out of the crazy mess.
Genesis 7 Reaches Blue Neptune in Episode 10
April 26, 2013
(Rock Rapids, IA) - The Genesis 7 crew finds trouble in the trenches of Blue Neptune in Episode Ten of the educational, faith-based space series from Bridgestone Multimedia Group.
In Genesis 7: Episode Ten, Priscilla struggles to grasp the truth of God's love and the beauty of Blue Neptune as the Genesis 7 crew sets a record for the farthest space mission and a trajectory for the planet's largest moon, Triton. As the daring Donton drills into the frozen wasteland for a sample of the unstable surface, a sudden fissure sends the LG7 careening into a snowbank. Enoch space walks a cable to the lander for yet another rescue, the series of which Donton likens to "a never-ending game of cosmic dodgeball."
A Rebellious Teen Finds His Faith in Slow Fade
April 25, 2013
(Rock Rapids, IA) - A coming-of-age story about a rebellious teenager who gains a new worldview, Slow Fade is now available on DVD from family movie distributor Bridgestone Multimedia Group.
Wrapped up in worldly influences, Thomas is a young man whose life has sunken deep into self-destructive behavior. When his lifestyle begins to damage his relationships with his mom and girlfriend, he loses control, but not before meeting an unlikely mentor who shows Thomas a new path to making the right choices.
Hiding in Plain Sight Addresses Homelessness in America
April 15, 2013
(Rock Rapids, IA) - A family falls hard from its middle-class lifestyle in the faith-based family drama Hiding in Plain Sight, a new release now available on DVD from Bridgestone Multimedia Group.
Bereft of resources and savings, Darius and Josephine Blackmon resort to living in their car. The couple has two young children to care for, but they have no family or friends to help them out of their hardship. Meanwhile, Darius' once unshakeable faith begins to fall apart as the pressures of trying to find work and keep his family together start to mount.
BMG Releases End-of-Times Drama New World Order
April 10, 2013
(Rock Rapids, IA) - First-time director and screenwriter Duane McCoy takes a chilling look at the apocalyptic era foretold in the book of Revelation in the Holy Bible in New World Order, the latest DVD from Bridgestone Multimedia Group.
An end-of-times drama with a faith-based message, the film stars Melissa Farley as Demi Holloway and Erin Runbeck as Christen Brooks, two young women living under the sinister and powerful New World Order.
Indescribable DVD Tells True Story Behind Classic Hymn
March 20, 2013
(Rock Rapids, IA) - Two men travel eight centuries back in time to uncover the origins of a classic hymn in Indescribable, a new DVD now available from Bridgestone Multimedia Group.
A true story based on how the song "The Love of God" came to be, Indescribable follows Blynn Lehman (Seth Pruski), on a quest to save his family from the financial hardships brought on by World War I by turning an incomplete song of his father's into a hit.
The Freedom of Silence Portrays Possible Future for American Believers
March 15, 2013
(Rock Rapids, IA) - The Freedom of Silence, a new suspenseful drama on DVD from Bridgestone Multimedia Group, has been dubbed by The Dove Foundation as "a stunning portrayal of what the future could hold for believers in America."
In the year 2030, all religious freedoms Americans once enjoyed have disappeared, replaced by a universal church in which Christianity is outlawed. The government silences all truth and views those who dare to speak about their faith as terrorists who must be hunted down and destroyed. Only one man, Zach Thompson, has the courage to stand up for the truth.
Little Red Wagon Tells Extraordinary True Story of Generosity
March 14, 2013
(Rock Rapids, IA) - Now available from Bridgestone Multimedia Group, Little Red Wagon tells the extraordinary true story of young philanthropist Zach Bonner.
Award-winning filmmaker David Anspaugh (Rudy, Hoosiers) and acclaimed screenwriter Patrick Sheane Duncan (Mr. Holland's Opus) teamed up to tell the story of 8-year-old Zach Bonner (Chandler Canterbury), who dreams of making a difference in the world and refuses to let anything, or anyone, stand in his way.
Drive Thru History: Discovering America's Founders Returns to DVD
March 13, 2013
(Rock Rapids, IA) - Part of Focus on the Family's award-winning Drive Thru History series, Discovering America's Founders has returned to DVD and is now available from Bridgestone Multimedia Group in a special three-episode edition.
Based on the work of Christian historian David Barton, the documentary invites viewers to ride along with host Dave Stotts as he takes a fast-paced drive through American history. Discovering America's Founders takes viewers to Washington, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Virginia to learn about the life and times of key patriots like John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, Noah Webster, and more.
