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Thursday, 13 August 2009 03:01 PM EDT
Jerry B. Jenkins' entertainment company recently finished principal photography for its forthcoming What If... film.

The Jenkins Entertainment movie stars Kevin Sorbo (Hercules), Kristy Swanson (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Big Daddy), Debby Ryan (The Suite Life on Deck) and John Ratzenberger (Cheers). Jenkins hopes to have the film in theaters in early 2010, but distribution has not yet been determined.

In the tradition of It's a Wonderful Life and The Family Man, What If... tells the story of Ben Walker (Sorbo) who 15 years ago left the love of his life, Wendy (Swanson), and ignored his ministry calling in order to pursue a business opportunity. Now, as a high-powered investment banker with a fiancee, he has no interest in faith or building a family. But after he is named partner in his firm, Ben is visited by a mysterious tow truck driver (Ratzenberger) who knocks him into an alternative reality-the life he should have had.

What If... is the first film in a two-picture partnership between Pure Flix Entertainment and Jenkins Entertainment, owned by Jenkins and operated by his son, Dallas Jenkins. Jerry will serve as executive producer, and Dallas will direct both films. Pure Flix Entertainment will produce as well as supervise the marketing and distribution of the films.

"The Pure Flix partnership with Jenkins has been a wonderful experience due to their strong creative ideas and Dallas' directing, which has allowed What If... to become a truly inspiring film," said Michael Scott, Pure Flix's managing partner. "We can't wait for the next one, Riven, as well."

Dallas added: "I've never been this optimistic after shooting a film. The script was terrific, the actors were even better than I expected and the filming went great. Plus, this is by far our most audience-friendly film. We're very excited for the possibilities."

Previous Jenkins Entertainment movies include Midnight Clear and Hometown Legend. For more information about What If..., click here.

 

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