More than six decades after its release, Ben-Hur (1959) remains one of the most celebrated biblical epics ever made. Set against the life and crucifixion of Jesus Christ, the film follows Judah ...

MGM’s remake of Ben-Hur has long promised to have an even greater focus than the 1959 original on the parallel story of Jesus, whose journey to the cross provides the thrilling chariot race for ...

“300: Rise of an Empire” star Rodrigo Santoro is in negotiations to portray Jesus in the “Ben-Hur” reboot for MGM and Paramount. “Wanted” director Timur Bekmambetov is helming from a screenplay ...

Rodrigo Santoro has entered talks to play Jesus of Nazareth in the Ben-Hur remake. The 300 star is eyeing the role of Christ in MGM and Paramount Picture's film, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

While it's not an Easter movie, fans often watch 'The Ten Commandments' around Easter. Despite that, another Charlton Heston movie, 'Ben-Hur', fits the holiday better.

Like most major holidays, Easter has been the inspiration for many classic – and not so classic – movies. Some filmmakers attempt to tell the story of Jesus’ life and resurrection, while others use ...

A Tale of the Christ in Cleveland at Ohio Star Theater (May 25 – Oct 23, 2027). Betrayed by a trusted friend and stripped of everything he holds dear, Judah Ben-Hur embarks on a journey of vengeance, ...

Looking for an actor who can help Jesus Christ seem likable, producers of the upcoming Ben-Hur remake are courting Tom Hiddleston, hoping he can play the title role of Judah Ben-Hur and lend his ...

Claude Heater, the famed opera singer who appeared with his face unseen as Jesus Christ in William Wyler's epic 1959 production of Ben-Hur, has died. He was 92. By Mike Barnes Claude Heater, the famed ...

Timur Bekmambetov is directing the retelling, which stars Jack Huston. By Borys Kit Senior Film Writer MGM and Paramount have found Jesus. Rodrigo Santoro is in negotiations to portray the Biblical ...