Ron Howard: 'It's Very Controversial' Director refuses to include disclaimer in film; Opus Dei offers rebuke; Hanks blasts film's critics. Meanwhile, Christian leaders Strobel and McLaren chime in. Plus: Vatican calls for legal action, other-cotters get a website, and much more. posted 05/15/06
Da Vinci Boycotts Planned Vatican official calls for boycott of "slanderous" film; Maine Christian organization boycotts all theaters. Meanwhile, evangelicals respond to Da Vinci with video Bible, books, Web campaigns. posted 05/08/06
Dan Brown Encourages Debate But Da Vinci Code author says it's not his responsibility to clear up any controversy. Plus: Da Vinci sequel slated for '07; new book uses Da Vinci for evangelism; Catholics unfazed by Brown's claims; and more. posted 05/01/06
Opus Dei Responds Catholic organization releases The Da Vinci video response, requests disclaimer; TIME investigates group. Plus: Poll reveals surprisingly strong faith in Da Vinci claims; Vatican speaks out; and Dan Brown retreats. posted 04/24/06
Da Vinci Judge Rules for Brown London judge rejects plagiarism charges against author of The Da Vinci Code. Meanwhile, Dan Brown's book releases to paperback, soars to No. 1, and Christian publishers respond with their own debunking. posted 04/10/06
Da Hardback Becomes Da Paperback Dan Brown's novel released in paperback for the first time, with advance printing of five million copies; Baigent releases The Jesus Papers same day. Plus: Da Vinci prompts Christian publishing boom, and religious moviegoers discuss how to approach upcoming film. posted 04/03/06
Da Vinci Case Awaits Verdict Final arguments conclude in Da Vinci Code case; verdict to be announced by Easter. Plus: Film's producer calls story "informed fiction"; new trailer online; Christians form "truth squads"; and more. posted 03/27/06
Dan Brown takes the stand Author of Da Vinci Code calls plagiarism accusations "simply untrue." Plus: More and more evangelical groups encourage Christians to see DaVinci film. posted 03/20/06
DaVinci Accusations Inflated? Baigent admits that some claims against DaVinci Code may be exaggerated, but that others are fair. Plus: Korean Christians protest movie; Russian Orthodox Church condemns it; and Opus Dei takes advantage of it. posted 03/13/06
DaVinci Author on Trial Dan Brown, author of the immensely popular book The Da Vinci Code, is sued for plagiarism; authors of The Holy Blood and the Holy Grail accuse him of theft. posted 03/06/06
Catholics Attack 'Bogus History' The Da Vinci Outreach challenges the message of the book and film. Plus: Cathedral cashes in on Da Vinci fame; and Opus Dei requests film to be edited. posted 02/27/06
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