Newmarket Believes in ‘Creation’

Nothing like a little work of counterprogramming.   Not only is Newmarket the company who brought Mel Gibson’s ‘The Passion of the Christ’ to moviegoing Christians all over the world, it has just picked up the rights to ‘Creation.’   What’s more, they are planning on releasing the film just in time to celebrate the birth of Christ this December.

‘Creation’ tells the life story of Charles Darwin.   Paul Bettany portrays the scientist who had clashes over religion vs. science while writing his “On the Origin of Species” and who also struggled with the life of his young daughter.   The film, directed by Jon Amiel, also stars Jennifer Connelly as Emma Darwin, the scientist’s wife.

The films was well-received by those who saw it at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival.   A definite date for release has not been set, though Newmarket plans to open the film later this year in December.