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On the night of Sunday, May 22, 2011, a devastating EF5 tornado ripped through the city of Joplin, destroying everything in its path. As a result, 161 lives were lost, buildings were leveled, and the entire city was left a sobering pile of rubble. Netflix offers a wealth of intense documentaries on its platform, but perhaps none are as thrilling and impactful as "The Tornado: Caught in the Storm." With surprisingly good tension building to the devastation, along with an emotional conclusion that analyzes the aftermath of the disaster, this is a substantial documentary. And despite being less than 90 minutes long, this documentary is powerful. Director: Alexandra Lacey Writer: Alexandra Lacey The Joplin Tornado is told through raw, firsthand accounts from the people who lived through it. Specifically, a group of teenagers who managed to survive winds of over 200 mph and lived to tell the tale. It's an interesting narrative decision that generally works very well, although...
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It’s one of the oldest stories ever told, but “The Chosen” is finding success with a very fresh approach to bringing the episodic biblical epic to audiences. Originally available to stream on a dedicated app, “The Chosen” chose to release its third and fourth seasons in theaters through Fathom Entertainment — an unprecedented decision for a full season of television, in the case of Season 4. But the unconventional strategy paid off handsomely, with Fathom grossing $72 million to date through “The Chosen’s” two seasons, plus a Christmas feature. Now preparing to release the show’s fifth season, “The Chosen: Last Supper,” starting March 27, the specialty distributor is pulling out all the stops.
It’s also a final rodeo for Fathom. The fifth season will be the last to be distributed by the company, as producers 5&2 Studios and global distributor Lionsgate recently made a deal for U.S. rights with Amazon to stream the final two installments as feature films. Amazon MGM will handle any potential theatrical release.
Director: Mauro Borrelli Writers: Mauro Borrelli, John Collins Stars: Robert Knepper, James Faulkner, Jamie Ward
When the idea of releasing “The Chosen” in theaters instead of streaming or cable came up, “people looked at me like I was crazy,” says Ray Nutt, CEO of Fathom Entertainment. “But we had done our research and we knew the potential.”
Creator Dallas Jenkins’ franchise, initially funded through crowdfunding, has been a huge success, with spinoffs like “Bear Grylls’ The Chosen in the Wild” and merchandise ranging from picture books to marked artwork.
Theatrical pre-sales for the fifth season are twice as high as they were before the fourth, according to Fathom. Nutt predicts that final revenues could double, too, after “Last Supper” opens during Passover and Passover. The first two episodes will also premiere in 250 IMAX theaters — a first for a Fathom release, with about 2,100 theaters total.
The challenge of releasing an eight-episode series in three weeks is getting audiences to come back for the next two installments. So Fathom decided to make it easy for audiences to catch up on all the episodes.
“We came to the conclusion that doing something festival-style was the way to go,” Nutt says. The first two episodes will air for one week, with the next three premiering a week later, while the first two will continue to air. Then, for the final three episodes, audiences can watch just the last three or watch all eight. Theaters will offer ticket packages so viewers can commit to watching the entire feature for a special fee.
Since episodes of “The Chosen” are also available free of charge on the show’s app, the success in theaters is particularly notable. (“Binge Jesus,” the home screen suggests.)
“To me it’s just amazing that people are paying a movie ticket to go see it. It’s a tribute to the quality of the content,” Nutt says. “The production value is huge. The storytelling is incredible. And there are people from all faiths and walks of life coming to see this — it’s not just Christians.”
Fathom has established its reputation with a variety of programming, from music and opera events to anime and classic film revivals. But faith-based content is a cornerstone for the 20-year-old distributor, accounting for 40% of last year’s revenue. From “Los Elegidos” to “Entre Fronteras,” the genre contributed to 45% overall revenue growth in 2024 and 48% growth in 2023 — a rare bright spot in the struggling theatrical business.
Building a reputation in that genre means Fathom can engage directly with religious audiences, which is something many distributors would love to be able to do.
“We’ve established a lot of relationships in this particular area on the content side,” Nutt says. “But even more importantly, we’ve established relationships directly with the consumer. We have databases. We have access to people who have gone to see this content.” That helps convince producers that Fathom can tap into a niche audience for films from other producers, such as “Carlo Acutis: Roadmap to Reality,” about the first millennial saint, which opens April 27.
Another growth area for the company, which changed its name last year from Fathom Events to Fathom Entertainment, is classic film programming. Nutt says a new slate of big-screen classics with introductions by critic Leonard Maltin will be announced at CinemaCon, following the success of recent retrospective screenings such as “The Goonies.”
On October 23, 2077, the world is plunged into thermonuclear war, leaving most major cities in the United States devastated by atomic explosions. Survivors seek refuge in underground shelters or brave irradiated wastelands, fighting to survive. Enter Lucy MacLean, Fallout's unlikely heroine, played by Ella Purnell. Described as a mix of Leslie Knope and Ned Flanders, Lucy brings a refreshing twist to post-apocalyptic storytelling. Despite her initial skepticism, Purnell accepted the role, grateful for the opportunity presented to him by the show's creators. Creators: Geneva Robertson-Dworet, Graham Wagner Stars: Ella Purnell, Aaron Moten, Walton Goggins Fallout, based on the popular video game series from Bethesda Softworks, features an all-star cast and crew, including executive producer Jonathan Nolan, known for his work on The Dark Knight trilogy and Westworld. Nolan, who also directs the first three episodes of the series, was drawn to the game's ambitious scope and un...
The story begins with Shane (Kaye Abad), who after turning 39 discovers that his cancer has returned. Not wanting to go through the physical and mental exhaustion of cancer treatment again, Shane accepts his fate and decides it's the perfect time to start accomplishing the list of things he's always wanted to do. For her part, Bryan (Paolo Contis), her husband, and Tupe (Patrick García), her best friend, are determined to help her fulfill every point on the list to make her happy, but above all to convince her to undergo chemotherapy. in the hope of prolonging his life. This trip will teach all three of them the importance of valuing time with their loved ones. Director: RC Delos Reyes Writers: Erwin Blanco, Rona Lean Sales Stars: Kaye Abad, Paolo Contis, Patrick Garcia “Life won't reach you if you wait to fulfill your dreams,” Shane advises her two best friends. This phrase very well represents this film that addresses a complicated and common topic such as terminal canc...
Stephen Lang is one of religious history’s most iconic prophets during one of its most turbulent periods in House of David. Lang, best known for his work on the Don’t Breathe and Avatar franchises, has explored the historical genre in the past, from the well-received Civil War epic Gettysburg and its prequel Gods and Generals to the political thriller The Gandhi Murder. With the Prime Video show, however, he marks his first major foray into faith-based storytelling, teaming up with the creative team of Jon Erwin and Jon Gunn, whose previous hits include American Underdog and Ordinary Angels. House of David is set in B.C. Israel and chronicles multiple stories that will eventually intersect thanks to David, the young biblical figure who, after slaying the Philistine giant Goliath, would eventually become one of the most notable kings in Israel’s history. Lang stars in the show as Samuel, the renowned prophet who, under God’s guidance, takes power away from the proud King Saul and sets o...
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