Lionsgate and the Irwin brothers’ faith-based Kingdom Story Company – which successfully released The best Christmas pageant ever last weekend at the box office – announced on Tuesday that they are renewing their First Look deal for another three years. This would keep them in business for a full decade.
The deal was announced by Lionsgate Motion Picture Group Chair Adam Fogelson and Kingdom Story Company CEO Kevin Downes, who co-founded the company with Jon and Andrew Erwin in 2019.
In a twin move, Downes revealed that the company has promoted Brandon Gregory, president and COO of Kingdom Story, to partner.
“Over the past decade, Kingdom Films has developed a unique ability to connect with audiences in the faith community and beyond through high-quality storytelling and exceptional productions, such as their holiday hits. The best Christmas pageant everFogelson said in a statement.
Downes added, “2024 has been the biggest year for the Kingdom Story company to date with three films. I couldn’t be more proud of the incredible team of people who made this possible—from the filmmakers and cast to our executive team, marketing team, and especially our partners at Lionsgate, who have always supported our films and audiences. of the service they offer. Our goal is to share stories that ignite a wave of hope, and we’re proud that each of our films this year has not only entertained, but also sparked conversations about faith and resilience. When needed more than ever.
2024 has all three films. Ordinary angelsStarring Hilary Swank and Alan Richson. The Unsung HeroThe autobiographical film by five-time Grammy Award-winning artist Joel Smallbone, whose band For King + Country is the most decorated band for faith-based audiences. And The best Christmas pageant everDirected by Chosen Filmmaker Dallas Jenkins. An adaptation of the beloved classic children’s book of the same name, the inspirational picture opened at the domestic box office to a better-than-expected $11.1 million during the Nov. 8-10 weekend, ending Monday (Veterans Day) with $12.2 million. . ticket sales.
Family friendly, rated PG Christmas pageant Played best in the south and center of the country, where it is expected to be a stronghold during the end-of-year holidays, though it will face stiff competition from a number of tentpoles waiting to explode on Thanksgiving. The wicked And Moana 2 Specifically, and this weekend, it’s up against another holiday-themed pic, Amazon and MGM’s Santa Claus Action Adventure. Red one Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans star, although the film is rated PG-13.
“The power of redemptive storytelling continues to find its voice. At Kingdom Story Company, we are honored to be a part of elevating the quality of movies for our favorite audiences. Kingdom Story Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer Andrew Erwin said: It is a dream come true to see development mainstreamed, he said.
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