Kingsbury “Baxter Family” TV Series in Development
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Rick Christian, President
Alive Literary Agency
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February 4, 2016–Colorado Springs, CO—Roma Downey and LightWorkers Media, the faith and family division of MGM, have acquired rights to adapt #1 New York Times bestselling-author Karen Kingsbury’s The Baxter Family novels as a TV series, announced Alive Literary Agency President Rick Christian today.
“Karen’s 25 million readers have been clamoring for this for years, and their support atop Roma’s amazing track record and industry expertise will help “The Baxters” become to this generation what the TV series “The Waltons” or “Little House on the Prairie” were to earlier generations,” Christian said, noting that this deal builds on record audience response for her three Hallmark Channel movies. The first aired last December, with two more airing in March and May.
The 23-book Baxter novels, starting with Redemption, tell the story of John and Elizabeth Baxter and their six adult children as they encounter love and loss, and share their hopes and fears in an epic drama that proves the strength of faith and family. The novels were published by Tyndale and Zondervan.
“Working with Roma Downey to see the Baxter Family become a TV series is the most exciting thing to happen in my career,” said Kingsbury. “In her capable and talented hands, we all believe the Baxter Family will become a longstanding, beloved series that runs for many years to come.”
“At LightWorkers, we are always looking for uplifting projects and because I am such a fan of the series, it makes so much sense to bring our two brands together,” Downey said.
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About LightWorkers Media: LightWorkers Media, launched in 2011 by Downey and her husband Mark Burnett, is now a division of MGM, whose TV operation is run by Burnett. The company was behind the Emmy-nominated The Bible miniseries; A.D., a sequel to The Bible series for NBC; The Women Of The Bible for Lifetime; The Dovekeepers for CBS; Answered Prayers for TLC; and feature films Little Boy for Open Road and Woodlawn for Pure Flix.
About the Author: Karen Kingsbury is a #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, earning her the distinction of being America’s favorite inspirational novelist. More than 25 million copies of her award-winning books are in print, including several million copies sold in the past year. Karen’s most recent Life-Changing Fiction™ titles hit #1 on national lists. Karen lives in Nashville, TN.
About Alive Literary Agency: Alive Literary Agency is located in Colorado Springs, CO, and best known for its mega-selling franchises and expanding work in film and television. Best-sellers include Todd Burpo’s Heaven is for Real (12 million copies), Karen Kingsbury’s novels (25 million copies); the Left Behind series (nearly 70 million copies); Eugene Peterson’s The Message (20 million copies); Lisa Beamer’s post 9-11 Let’s Roll! (1.5 million copies), and Steve Arterburn and Dave Stoop’s Life Recovery Bible (2.5 million copies). Books represented by Alive have sold more than 250 million copies since its founding by Rick Christian in 1989. Other authors and organizations Alive proudly serves include Maria Goff, Henri Nouwen Trust, Melanie Shankle, Brian Welch, She Reads Truth, Nick Hall, Brennan Manning, Michael Hyatt, (in)courage-Dayspring, Lynn Vincent, Ray Johnston, Jamie Blaine, and Brandon Hatmaker.
So excited about the Baxter family tv series!!!! What network will it be on?
My interest of the Baxter family only started just in the last year. Like so many scriptural readers I’m am fascinated with how their every day life meets up with the spirit of the lord and it springs up in their every day lives. Watching the tv show and or move will bring it to reality. It shows how the spirit really works, and give somebody hope for their tomorrow.
When will the Baxter family TV series start, and what network will it be on?
I have ALL of Karen Kingsbury’s books in my home library & absolutely LOVE her writing……just finished reading Baxter Family Christmas & discovered that there’s going to be a “Baxter Family” TV series—when will it start? …& what network will it be on? I don’t want to miss it!!
Need to know when the Baxter Family series starts and on what station?
You’ll want to check your local listings or contact them directly. Perhaps it will show up on IMDB.com?
Was wondering when this will air?
HI Theresa – check directly with the organization, though I would guess that if there’s not a date included, then they don’t have the air date yet.
I am SO excited about the series! When will it begin and on what channel?
I can see this is going to be a popular question! Check directly with the press release provider listed. 🙂
I’m excited can’t wait the Baxter Family TV series. What network is it going to be on? I want to make sure I have it.
Check directly with the press release owner for additional info. 🙂
When and where will the Baxter Family series being shown? Would love to know the tv station and date it is going to be on.
HI Jean – You’ll want to contact the provider of the press release directly. 🙂
Are any of kingsbury’s movies on fire stick channels?
HI Mary – you’d have to check directly with the author or publisher or search within the fire stick. 🙂
Would love for the Baxter’s family become a tv show! I read all the books