'CHRISTMAS WITH THE CHOSEN: THE MESSENGERS' Breaks Records for Distributor Fathom Events
News Staff : Dec 3, 2021
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"We don't do this for the numbers, but these records indicate people will indeed go to the theater for a project they're passionate about. The enthusiastic comments from new and old fans give us confidence to do this again." -Chosen creator, writer and director Dallas Jenkins
BCN Editor's Note: I was blessed to attend the first showing of "Christmas with The Chosen: The Messengers" on Wednesday night and was not disappointed. The first part of the production featured various Christian artists sharing about how The Chosen had impacted them, and performing Christmas songs on the actual set. The second part of the movie contained the entirely new episode of The Chosen, called "The Messengers," and it was excellent! The episode was written in such a way that even if you'd never watched any of The Chosen series, you could watch this one and it would make sense. Due to the original two dates for the movie selling out almost immediately, new showings have been added. Click here to see new showtimes in a theater near you, Click here to watch the official trailer. -Aimee Herd, BCN
With sales topping $8 million for 640,000 tickets, CHRISTMAS WITH THE CHOSEN: THE MESSENGERS is now Fathom's best-selling and most highly attended event in its history.
"We knew we had something special with this title," said Ray Nutt, CEO of Fathom Events. "We are grateful for the passionate fans of The Chosen and our exhibitor partners who accommodated demand by adding showtimes and locations. We are all partners on this journey to claim the #1 spot as Fathom's best-selling event, ever!"
The event also set a Fathom record for fastest out-of-the-gate sales with $1.5 million in its first 12 hours of availability.
"We don't do this for the numbers, but these records indicate people will indeed go to the theater for a project they're passionate about," said Chosen creator, writer and director Dallas Jenkins. "The enthusiastic comments from new and old fans give us confidence to do this again."
CHRISTMAS WITH THE CHOSEN: THE MESSENGERS featured a new episode of the streaming series shot specifically for the big screen. It follows the events surrounding the birth of Jesus from the perspective of Mary and Joseph.
The special also features performances from extraordinary artists and groups including Phil Wickham, Maverick City Music, for KING & COUNTRY, Brandon Lake and many more.
The roster of performers included:
Phil Wickham
Maverick City Music
for KING & 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)
Lara Silva (Eden)
Luke Dimyan (Judas)
The Chosen is a global phenomenon. The first multi-season series about the life of Jesus, it is supported through a "Pay It Forward" campaign where viewers support each season. So far, The Chosen's worldwide audience has paid it forward $40 million to completely fund seasons one and two, with season three in production. The Chosen is produced by Loaves & Fishes Productions and distributed by Angel Studios.
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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 50 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 generating 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. Subscribe for free to Breaking Christian News here