NEWS | The Nativity Story

The Nativity Story Catherine Hardwicke's upcoming drama The Nativity Story tells a story with potential for great controversy - that of the life of Jesus' mother Mary (and her husband Joseph) from being called by God to giving birth to Jesus - but this film will clearly be courting absolutely no controversy as the Catholic Church has just given it the ultimate seal of approval by allowing the film to premiere at the Vatican on November 26th.

And as if this unprecedented first wasn't enough, the event will also serve as a benefit with proceeds going towards the construction of a school in the village of Mughar, Israel. Kudos to whoever thought up this particular marketing ploy because this premiere should be at least somewhat memorable. Will The Pope be there? Will he cruise down the red carpet with his squad of bishops and cardinals? Will he eat popcorn? What's it like to look down the aisle and see The Pope munching on some skittles? Would someone be crazy enough to shout something like "Yo, Eminence, dog, make with the popcorn already!"