## Key Points
– There’s a new kid on the block for animation enthusiasts as The Salvation Poem Project announces their upcoming 2D animated film, LIGHT OF THE WORLD.
– Set to hit theaters nationwide in the summer of 2025, the biblical bash will unfold the story of Jesus through the viewpoint of his youngest apostle, John.
– The movie is harnessed by the talented trio of Tom Bancroft, John J. Schafer, and Tony Bancroft who strive to bring a new edge to 2D animation.
– Not just for aesthetic pleasure, the key aim of the project is to enhance spiritual awareness by sharing the life of Jesus through song and story.
## Hot Take
I can smell popcorn already as this sizzling news hit my desk – another animation blockbuster is headed our way! And who is behind it? None other than the super trio – Tom Bancroft, John J. Schafer, and Tony Bancroft. Prepare yourself for a summer of substance in 2025, folks!
‘LIGHT OF THE WORLD’ – that’s the big title! This one ain’t your typical Nemo or Elsa story, oh no. They’re switching gears and going all biblical on us, ready to foster some spiritual movement!
And here’s the cherry on top, the film will share Jesus’ life through the viewpoint of his youngest apostle, John. Always the quiet kid, isn’t he? Now he’s got his shot to gig the praise and spill the spiritual beans. Are we set for the greatest story ever told in animated form? Only time will tell!
‘LIGHT OF THE WORLD’ – Coming Soon To A Cinema Near You
Animated Magic Meets Spiritual Awakening
Look Out For The Animated John Spilling The Beans On Jesus Life
Scene from Light of the World (Courtesy: The Salvation Poem Project)
The Salvation Poem Project is proud to unveil their upcoming 2D animated movie scheduled to hit theaters countrywide in the summer of 2025. LIGHT OF THE WORLD narrates the tale of Jesus from the perspective of his youngest disciple, John.
The Salvation Poem Project’s objective is to spread the story and teachings of Jesus through song and narrative. As creators who value Jesus more than anything else, this film’s storyline deeply resonates with us. It portrays the transformational impact Jesus can have on the lives of ordinary individuals like us.
Brennan McPherson, LIGHT OF THE WORLD Producer and The Salvation Poem Project President
The Salvation Poem Project is producing this movie with a $20 million budget. The movie merges contemporary 2D animation techniques with captivating storytelling and appealing art. Directed by eminent personalities John J. Schafer (SUPERBOOK) and Tom Bancroft (BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, THE LION KING, MULAN) along with Animation Director Tony Bancroft (MULAN, MARY POPPINS RETURNS, SPACE JAM: A NEW LEGACY), LIGHT OF THE WORLD promises to be a monumental achievement in feature-film animation.
Scene from Light of the World (Courtesy: The Salvation Poem Project)
“Our long-standing dream has been to depict Jesus’s story in a unique and compelling way, and we firmly believe this movie accomplishes that,” states Matt McPherson, LIGHT OF THE WORLD’s Executive Producer and Founder of The Salvation Poem Project.
MOVIE OVERVIEW: Set in 30 AD, everyone is eagerly anticipating the prophesied Messiah’s arrival. Jesus may not be what they expected, but he has a captivating aura about him. John, James, Andrew, Peter, and others accompany Jesus on an extraordinary journey. This magnificent animation recounts Jesus’s life through his devoted young disciple, John. From Jesus’s early days in his ministry to his crucifixion and resurrection, LIGHT OF THE WORLD vividly portrays how Jesus of Nazareth revolutionized the world then and continues to transform lives today! LIGHT OF THE WORLD premieres in theaters in summer 2025.
Follow on social media @lightoftheworldmovie and visit LightOfTheWorld.com to get the latest updates.
Scene from Light of the World (Courtesy: The Salvation Poem Project)
Original article: https://www.skwigly.co.uk/tom-bancroft-john-j-schafer-tony-bancroft-comprise-talented-2d-team-behind-light-of-the-world-new-feature-on-jesus-life/