Recognized by The Dove Foundation, Award-Winning Film is the 1st 3-D Animated Christian Film Ever Released; Featuring a Stellar Cast, Including Ernest Borgnine, Michael Madsen & Scott Eastwood

Contact: Vicki Greenleaf, vicki@greenleafandassociates.com; Karen Brundage, karen@greenleafandassociates.com; both with Greenleaf & Associates, 323-660-5800

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., June 2, 2011 /Christian Newswire/ -- A laugh-filled, heart-warming, animated, Christian tale, The Lion of Judah is a classic in the making that the entire family will enjoy.

Premiering in June (beginning on the 3rd) in cities across the country, The Lion of Judah is seen through the eyes of a zany cast of stable animals and features the voice talents of Academy Award-winner Ernest Borgnine (Red, The Wild Bunch, The Dirty Dozen, Marty, From Here to Eternity, TV's McHale's Navy), Scott Eastwood (Invictus, Gran Torino, Pride, Flags of Our Fathers), Michael Madsen (Donnie Brasco, Kill Bill, Vol. 1 & 2, Reservoir Dogs), Georgina Cordova (The Tale of Despereaux) and more.

Commented Ruth Graham & Friends, Daughter of Evangelist Billy Graham, "This delightful animated story is a wonderful way to begin discussing the hope of Jesus with your younger children. I loved it and my grandchildren adored the characters."

It's a roaring adventure with Judah (Cordova), the spunky and heroic lamb; Slink (Borgnine), a rat with a plan and the natural leader of the group; Jack (Eastwood), a downtrodden, teenaged donkey with an attitude; Boss (Madsen), a street-smart Raven who strives to be better; Esmay (Sandi Patty), a motherly cow; Horace (Omar Benson Miller), an unmannerly but big-hearted pig; Monty (Anupam Kher), a faint-hearted horse; and Drake (Alphonso McAuley), a zany, rambling rooster.

Upon learning that Judah is in the clutches of the townspeople -- who plan to make him the highlight of the annual Passover feast -- the stablemates leave their cozy barn, embarking on an action-packed series of laugh-out-loud exploits to free their friend. During their daring journey, they interact and entwine with history ... finally seeking help from the King, born in their stable more than 30 years earlier.

A remarkable 3-D animated epic -- depicting a variety of historical Bible scenes as it entertains with humorous antics -- The Lion of Judah re-imagines the Easter story in a uniquely entertaining and contemporary manner.

Without a doubt, The Lion of Judah will leave you in awe of the power that one lamb can command.

Recognized by The Dove Foundation with the Dove Seal for Family Friendly Entertainment, The Lion of Judah won the award for Best Animated Film at the 2011 Sabaoth International Film Festival in Milan, Italy.

The Lion of Judah's original motion picture soundtrack (available on iTunes) features 11 songs and includes 10 underscores composed by award-winning composer/producer Greg Sims. Featured are two-time Dove Award-winning artist and chart-topping Christian pop/folk music sensation Kari Jobe, performing "Carry Me," and internationally known worship artist Klaus performing the title track, "The Lion of Judah." Klaus also collaborates with Jobe on "Carry Me" and with up-and-coming artist Colby Osborn, worship leader at mega-church Bellevue Baptist in Memphis, on the bonus track, "Once Upon a Stable." Also featured, among others, are international recording artist and founder of Phoenix Mass Choir, Eddie James -- who currently has three albums on Billboard's top-50 gospel chart -- performing "Lion of Judah," and internationally known artist, Nashville pastor and Brownsville Revival music director, Lindell Cooley, who sings "Glory."

The Lion of Judah is rated PG and the running time is approximately 87 minutes.

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