DENVER, Dec. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- CHRISTMAS WITH
THE CHOSEN: THE MESSENGERS – a special, in-cinema event from
the creators of the global phenomenon The Chosen –
broke sales records for Fathom Events, which released it in 1,700
movie theaters nationwide.
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)
Luke Dimyan (Judas)
Lara Silva (Eden)
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.
For more information, visit
www.fathomevents.com/events/the-chosen-christmas.
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.
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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