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Alex and Stephen Kendrick pause on the Fireproof set in late December during the final days of shooting their newest movie. The wrecked car in the background, stranded on the railroad tracks in Shellman, is one of the high-energy edge-of-your-seat scenes that chronicles some of the dangers firefighters face.

Albany's Kendrick brothers on track with another Hollywood hit
Fireproof to be in theaters by August
By Joe Westbury, Managing Editor
Published January 3, 2008

After a summer of blistering heat that broke state records for temperatures above 100 degrees, it would seem only natural that Sherwood Pictures would begin work on a new release that dealt with heat.

Timeline for Fireproof materials
Published January 3, 2008

Sherwood Pictures is leaving nothing to chance in getting the message out about the restoration of failing marriages.

Taking the "love dare"
Published January 3, 2008

As the Kendrick brothers evolve in their storytelling finesse, they are building more support materials into the mix to carry the movie beyond the theater and into the nation’s homes. Fireproof takes that venture one step further with the publication of a unique devotional book spun out of the movie’s storyline.

Plot overview
Published January 3, 2008

The first two Sherwood releases were set on used car lots and a football field. Fireproof is set in Albany and focuses on a fireman with a failing marriage. The film is packed with drama, excitement, humor, and plenty of action.

Volunteers remain the backbone of Sherwood Pictures cinematic efforts
By Joe Westbury, Managing Editor
Published January 3, 2008

Everyone on the set of Fireproof has a story to tell about why they wanted to be a part of the production, either as a volunteer on the soup and sandwich line, running cables, or acting. Executive pastor Jim McBride said the hundreds of individuals who offered their services are the key to the movie’s success in holding costs down and making it possible to bring the story to a national audience.

'Fireproof' set to be 'giant' in theaters this fall
By Norm Miller
Published June 19, 2008

More than 1,000 Southern Baptists attended a June 8 screening of “Fireproof,” the third film produced by Sherwood Baptist Church in Albany.

Georgia theaters now booking September "Fireproof" screenings
45 locations already scheduled; others added daily
By Joe Westbury, Managing Editor
Published August 14, 2008

Georgia theaters are now reserving screen time for the fall premier of “Fireproof,” produced by the media arm of Sherwood Baptist Church. The movie’s Hollywood debut will occur Sept. 25 at ArcLight Theater, followed by its national launch the next day.

Cameron hopes people see themselves in 'Fireproof'
By Michael Foust
Published September 11, 2008

Actor Kirk Cameron calls divorce “the big elephant” in the room – the subject few want to address.

'Fireproof' to debut on 800 screens
60 Georgia theaters among this weekend’s national release
By Joe Westbury, Managing Editor
Published September 25, 2008

When “Fireproof” opens this weekend in 800 theaters nationwide, more people will hear the gospel outside the four walls of Sherwood Baptist Church in one night than they ever would at its location on Whispering Pines Road.

Fireproof premiers in Hollywood as national rollout set for this weekend
By Joe Westbury, Managing Editor
Published September 26, 2008

Californians who don’t attend church are hearing the gospel in a cultural context this weekend that may be taking some off guard.

Fireproof garners strong reviews, attendance
Movie produced by Albany church heads into third week of rollout
By Joe Westbury, Managing Editor
Published October 9, 2008

Theaters nationwide continue to pack in the crowds to see the Kendrick brother’s newest cinematic release, “Fireproof,” following its Sept. 25 Hollywood premier.

'Fireproof' adds 100 screens
'Love Dare' tops New York Times list
By Michael Foust
Published October 23, 2008

Heading into its fifth weekend in theaters, the movie “Fireproof” – as well as its companion book “The Love Dare” – show no signs of cooling off.

'Fireproof' earns $23 million at box office
Published November 6, 2008

“Fireproof” opened its sixth weekend in nearly 900 theaters across the country Oct. 31. In its fifth week, the movie produced out of Sherwood Baptist Church in Albany passed the $23 million mark, losing only 17.1 percent from the previous weekend, according to studio estimates.

'Fireproof' crosses $28 million in seventh weekend, top ten in per-theater average
Published November 20, 2008

"Fireproof," the movie produced by an Albany church, finished in the top 10 in its seventh weekend on a per-theater average and also crossed the $28 million mark in total gross, according to studio estimates.

'Fireproof' gross is split multiple ways
By Michael Foust
Published December 4, 2008

Passing the $31 million mark in total box office gross following its ninth weekend, “Fireproof” played in 160 new theaters – more than 800 overall – and averaged $1,094 per theater.

Fireproof takes top Indie film honor of 2008
By Joe Westbury, Managing Editor
Published February 12, 2009

Fireproof, the third big-screen production of Sherwood Baptist Church, continues to gather national recognition five months after its late September rollout in Hollywood.

'Fireproof,' 'Love Dare' near top of charts again
By Michael Foust
Published February 26, 2009

The movie "Fireproof" and its companion book "The Love Dare" were surprise hits in the mainstream market late last year, and with the film's DVD recent release, the tandem is back high on the charts.