DENVER, Oct. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Punctuating
the global phenomenon of The Chosen, CHRISTMAS WITH THE
CHOSEN: THE MESSENGERS, the first of the franchise to be seen
in cinemas nationwide via Fathom Events, went on sale during a
livestream from Dallas Jenkins
Tuesday night, and shattered pre-sale records for the
distributor.
IN CINEMAS ONLY! 'CHRISTMAS WITH THE CHOSEN: THE MESSENGERS'
SETS FATHOM EVENTS RECORD IN FIRST 12 HOURS
"CHRISTMAS WITH THE CHOSEN: THE MESSENGERS broke Fathom
Events' record with $1.5 million in
sales in the first 12 hours," said Ray
Nutt, CEO of Fathom Events. "Originally slated to premiere
in 1079 theaters, we've already added 450+ locations and thousands
of screens to satisfy demand and anticipate these numbers will
continue to grow."
Shot entirely in secret, THE MESSENGERS shows the birth
of Christ through the eyes of Mary and Joseph and features actors
from The Chosen series.
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The event also features performances from extraordinary
Christian artists and groups including Phil
Wickham, Maverick City Music, For King and Country,
Brandon Lake and many more.
The event takes place in movie theaters beginning Dec. 1. New screens and playdates are being added
to accommodate demand, and TheChosen.tv/Christmas will have
the latest information for your area. CHRISTMAS WITH THE CHOSEN:
THE MESSENGERS is released through Fathom Events.
"When we decided to do a special Christmas episode, we knew it
would be the ideal moment to get this on the big screen," said
series Creator, Writer and Director Dallas
Jenkins. "It's the first chance Chosen fans have had
to gather all over the country, so we intend to make it worth it.
And with all the incredible musicians assembled, this is a perfect
event for inviting friends."
The roster of performers for CHRISTMAS WITH THE CHOSEN: THE
MESSENGERS currently includes:
- Phil Wickham
- Maverick City Music
- For King and Country
- Brandon Lake
- Cain
- Leanna Crawford
- Jordan Feliz
- Dawson Hollow
- Matt Maher
- One Voice Children's Choir
- The Bonner Family
- Bryan and Katie Torwalt
- We The Kingdom
- Actors from The Chosen cast performing monologues:
Austin Reed Alleman (Nathaniel)
Giavani Cairo (Thaddeus)
Luke Dimyan (Judas)
Lara Silva (Eden)
"CHRISTMAS WITH THE CHOSEN: THE MESSENGERS will be the
Christmas event of 2021, and we are elated to bring it to the big
screen so it may be seen by audiences nationwide," said Fathom CEO
Nutt.
ABOUT THE CHOSEN
The Chosen completed its
second season in the spring continuing its unprecedented success as
the No. 1 highest crowd-funded project of all time. It has been
translated into 50 languages and counting, and consistently ranked
in the top 20 entertainment apps on iOS and Android. It is
completely free to watch on the app that connects directly to
streaming devices with no fee or subscription necessary and
generates income for future seasons when viewers choose to "pay it
forward" after viewing. The Chosen is produced by Loaves
& Fishes Productions and distributed by Angel Studios.
ABOUT FATHOM EVENTS
Fathom is a recognized leader in
the entertainment industry as one of the top distributors of
content to movie theaters in North
America. Owned by AMC Entertainment Inc. (NYSE: AMC);
Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK); and Regal Cinemas, a
subsidiary of the Cineworld Group (LSE: CINE.L)., Fathom operates
the largest cinema distribution network, delivering a wide variety
of programming and experiences to cinema audiences in all the top
U.S. markets and to more than 45 countries.
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