Released on = January 16, 2007, 9:43 am

Press Release Author = Thomas Nelson, Inc.

Industry = Entertainment

Press Release Summary = The Word of Promise: New Testament Audio Bible Dramatic
Audio Theater Persentation Announced.


Press Release Body = (Nashville, Tenn.) Thomas Nelson, Inc., the world's largest
publisher/seller of Bibles, has announced that they will be releasing a 25-hour,
20-CD, diverse star-studded audio Bible production of The New Testament entitled The
Word of Promise: New Testament Audio Bible in association with Falcon Picture Group
(FPG). This NKJV New Testament, presented in a compelling, dramatic audio theater
format is scheduled to release in October 2007.

The Word of Promise: New Testament Audio Bible concept was the brainchild of Carl
Amari, CEO of Falcon Picture Group, who is also a leading producer and distributor
of audio dramas and founder of Radio Spirits, Inc. Amari approached actor Jim
Caviezel ("The Passion of the Christ," "Déjà vu") to play the lead role of Jesus
Christ, after working with him on the 2004 family-friendly film "Madison." Caviezel
relished the chance to explore the character in a new medium. He is also
co-producing the project with New York Times Best selling author and broadcast
journalist, Raymond Arroyo, as well as Carl Amari. A multi-talented group of
Hollywood actors join Caviezel on The Word of Promise: New Testament Audio Bible.
The cast includes:

. Jim Caviezel ("The Passion of the Christ," "Déjà vu") - Jesus

. Michael York ("Romeo & Juliet," "Austin Powers") - Narrator

. Academy Award winner Richard Dreyfuss ("Mr. Holland's Opus," "The Goodbye Girl") -
Moses

. Academy Award winner Marisa Tomei ("My Cousin Vinny," "What Women Want") - Mary
Magdalene

. Golden Globe winner Stacy Keach ("Prison Break," "Hemingway") - Paul

. Academy Award and Golden Globe winner Lou Gossett, Jr. ("An Officer and a
Gentleman," "Roots") - John

. Terence Stamp ("Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace," "Superman II") - Voice
of God

. Kimberly Williams-Paisley ("According to Jim," "Father of the Bride") - Mary,
Mother of Jesus

. Golden Globe and Tony Award nominee, Lou Diamond Phillips ("La Bamba," "Young
Guns") - Mark

. John Heard ("Prison Break," "Home Alone") - Matthew

. Ernie Hudson ("Miss Congeniality," "Ghostbusters") - Peter

. TV Guide\'s \"TV\'s 25 Greatest Teen Idols" honoree Luke Perry ("Beverly Hills
90210," "Jeremiah") - Judas & Stephen

. John Schneider ("Smallville," "Dukes of Hazzard") - James

. Chris McDonald ("Happy Gilmore," "Quiz Show") - Luke

This arresting world-class audio production immerses listeners in the dramatic
reality of the Scriptures as never before. Complete with an original music score by
prolific Italian composer Stefano Mainetti (Abba Pater) and ambient sound effects
that are woven together with compelling narration by Michael York, the Bible comes
to life for a new generation. The post-production, sound design and Foley (sound
effects) are produced, engineered and mixed at Cerny American Creative in Chicago-an
award-winning post-production facility ranked in the Top 3 in the nation for sound
design. Dove and Grammy Award winner Michael W. Smith is also lending his musical
talents to the project.

"The talent represented on The Word of Promise: New Testament Audio Bible is
amazing," says Wayne Hastings, Sr. Vice President and Group Publisher for the Bible
Group at Thomas Nelson, Inc. "The vocal and music talents, combined with the highest
level production value, has resulted in a powerful presentation that will take
listeners on an incredible journey through the story of the New Testament."

"Working with the highly talented staff of Thomas Nelson, Inc. and the remarkable
composers and stars who give voice to The Word of Promise: New Testament Audio Bible
has made this the most rewarding project I've ever been involved in," comments
producer Carl Amari. "I believe that The Word of Promise: New Testament Audio Bible
will stand the test of time and become a cherished keepsake in millions of homes."

The planned follow-up to the New Testament is the Old Testament, a 60-hour, 50-CD
audio production with Richard Dreyfuss, Michael York and Terence Stamp already
on-board to reprise their respective roles. Many other Hollywood actors have
expressed interest in voicing roles in the Old Testament including Jason Alexander
of "Seinfeld" and Eric Bogosian of "Law & Order: Criminal Intent."

Thomas Nelson, Inc. is a leading publisher and distributor of books emphasizing
Christian, inspirational and family value themes and is the largest publisher of
Bibles and inspirational books in the English language.

Falcon Picture Group, (FPG) is an Illinois Corporation owned and operated by Carl
Amari. FPG produces and distributes a full-line of \"family-friendly\" audio/video/DVD
consumer products for sale through Internet, mail order, retail and direct marketing
channels of distribution. Falcon will work with its affiliate Sound Enterprises, LLC
to coordinate and run all of the direct to the consumer sales on The Word of
Promise: New Testament Audio Bible.

For more information on The Word of Promise: New Testament Audio Bible visit
http://www.nelsonbibles.com.

To hear an advance audio clip montage trailer of the project, presented in dramatic
audio theater, visit:
http://real.streamtoyou.com/ThomasNelson/WordOfPromise_Hi.mp3 (high-res)
http://real.streamtoyou.com/ThomasNelson/WordOfPromise_Lo.mp3 (low-res)

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Contact Details = Brenda M. Smotherman
Publicist
tel: (615) 902-2231
e-mail: bsmotherman@thomasnelson.com