News Summary: Santorum named CEO of film company

MOVING TO THE BIG SCREEN: Former U.S. Senator and GOP presidential candidate Rick Santorum was named CEO of EchoLight Studios, a Dallas-based Christian film production company.

CULTURAL MESSAGES: Santorum says he has always had an interest in shaping cultural messages and believes EchoLight has the opportunity to transform the movie industry by tapping into the demand for high-quality films with a focus on "inspirational and uplifting" Christian messages.

DALLAS-WOOD: The company's first film is scheduled to be released this fall, a second is slated for 2014. Santorum says he believes that Dallas can become the Hollywood of the faith-and-family movie market.