The Bible Genre Created by Based on Directed by Starring Roma Downey Narrated by (US version) (UK version) Theme music composer Country of origin United States Original language(s) English No. Of episodes 10 Production Producer(s) Roma Downey Mark Burnett Richard Bedser Dirk Hoogstra Julian P. Hobbs Cinematography Christopher Titus King Rob Goldie Peter Greenhalgh Editor(s) Robert Hall Iain Kitching Tom Parsons Julian Rodd Dominic Strevens Running time 440 minutes Production company(s) Budget Under $22 million Release Original network Original release 3 March ( 2013-03-03) – 31 March 2013 ( 2013-03-31) Chronology Followed by External links Website The Bible is a television based on the.

It was produced by and and was broadcast weekly between 3 March and 31 March 2013 on channel. It has since been adapted for release to theaters as a feature film (138 minutes), the 2014 American epic biblical drama. Burnett, best known for producing prime-time hit reality shows, considers the scripted 10-hour series to be the 'most important' project he has undertaken. The project was conceived by Burnett and Downey, who are married, after watching 's 1956 film for the first time since childhood.

The series is Mark Burnett's first scripted project. In addition to Burnett and Downey, executive producers include Richard Bedser and History's Dirk Hoogstra and Julian P. The first episode of the mini-series was seen by 13.1 million viewers, the largest cable television audience of 2013 to date. The second installment continued 'to deliver blockbuster ratings' for the network, attracting 10.8 million viewers. The third installment on 17 March 2013 was once again the No. 1 show on all of Sunday night television with 10.9 million total viewers. In addition, the series garnered 4.2 million adults 25–54 and 3.5 million adults 18–49.

In total, with subsequent airings, 'The Bible' has received more than 100 million cumulative views. The series received three nominations for best miniseries, and sound editing and sound mixing on 18 July 2013. Parts of the telecast – including unaired footage – have been turned into a feature film about the life of Jesus entitled. A sequel series with the title aired on.

Documentary A religious historical dramatic miniseries about God's creation and physical landmark events leading up to the Crucifixion and Resurrection of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Another 1 win & 4 nominations. The Bible (2013) Francis Magee in The Bible (2013) Diogo Morgado in The Bible (2013).

Contents • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Description [ ] The series covers 'Genesis to Revelation' in 'one grand narrative,' within five two-hour parts, each containing two or three biblical stories told through and. According to Burnett, it included 'obvious' stories such as,, and the life of. Five hours are taken from the Old Testament, five from the New. The series is based on the and the of the Bible. Downey and Burnett said their 'greatest hope' in making the series was that it would 'affect a new generation of viewers and draw them back to the Bible.'

'Part of what we hoped to accomplish with the series was to show the Bible is not simply a collection of unconnected stories which are often discussed and analyzed in snippets with chapter and verse numbers,' the couple wrote in an op-ed in The Huffington Post. 'Instead, we wanted to show how the Old Testament connects seamlessly to the New Testament. How they are one sweeping story with one grand, overriding message: God loves each one of us as if we were the only person in all the world to love.' Development [ ]. In 2009 In May 2011, reported that Downey, Burnett and their production team were selecting stories for the series, with production scheduled to begin in 2012 for a 2013 broadcast. The budget for the series was under $22 million. Researchers and theologians were asked to verify accuracy.

Academic consultants included, Helen Bond,, and. Shooting took place in and elsewhere. Burnett and Downey consulted 'a wide range of pastors and academics,' including their friend, Joshua Garroway (a rabbi from ), and a Catholic cardinal.

Of the, read each episode's script and visited the set in Morocco: he 'wanted to be sure that the final edits would hold together as a singular thematic message throughout the entire series' and 'was not disappointed.' Another consultant, President Jim Daly, applauded the couple's courage for making the series: 'Let's face it, it takes some moxie to lift up the Bible in the middle of Hollywood. In fact, when they first proposed the project they were told to try and tell the story without mentioning Jesus. They refused.' Other project advisors included: • (pastor, ) • (pastor, ) • Sam Rodriguez (National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference) • Paul Eshleman () • Bobby Gruenewald (YouVersion Bible) • Brad Lomenick (Catalyst) • (president, ) • Frank Wright (president, ) • Tom Peterson (Catholics Come Home) • (founder of the ) • (Christian evangelist) • (General Superintendent of the ) • () • Denny Rydberg () • Andrew Benton (president, ) Days before the series premiere, Downey and Burnett authored an op-ed for arguing that Bible teaching should be mandatory in U.S.

Public schools because '(t)he foundations of knowledge of the ancient world – which informs the understanding of the modern world – are biblical in origin.' Main article: Mark Burnett announced in April 2013 that a three-hour version is being prepared for global theatrical release. He claimed that he has had no distribution arrangements yet, though he could possibly release it himself. In June 2013, Burnett elaborated that the film, which has already been edited, will focus exclusively on the life of Jesus, and will run two hours and fifteen minutes. In September 2013, it was announced that will partner with Burnett on theatrical distribution, currently titled. In October 2013, it was announced that Son of God will be released on February 28, 2014. Sequel – A.D.

Main article: On December 17, 2013, it was announced that there would be a follow-up miniseries in 2015, titled A.D. The Bible Continues, also produced by Burnett, Downey, and Bedser.

The limited series began airing on on Easter Sunday, April 5. It airs in twelve weekly one-hour episodes. The story takes place immediately after the events of The Bible, beginning with the Crucifixion and Resurrection, and continues with the first ten chapters of the. On July 3, 2015, NBC cancelled A.D. The Bible Continues after one season. However, producers Burnett and Downey plan future biblical productions on their OTT digital channel.

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