Faith-Based Drama ‘I Still Believe’ Getting Early Release on Demand
As film theaters proceed to shutter as a result of coronavirus pandemic, Lionsgate and Kingdom Story Firm will launch the faith-based drama “I Nonetheless Imagine” on premium VOD early, starting on March 27.
“The theatrical expertise is core to our enterprise, and exhibitors are our integral companions and allies,” Lionsgate Movement Image Group chairman Joe Drake stated in an announcement on Thursday. “With theaters closed nationwide on account of these unprecedented occasions, we wish to proceed to make ‘I Nonetheless Imagine’ out there to shoppers. We’re enormously happy with the film that the Erwin brothers created and are grateful to have the ability to share it with audiences for his or her residence viewing pleasure.”
Previous to the disaster, most theatrical releases weren’t out there within the residence till roughly 90 days after they premiered in multiplexes. Lionsgate joins Sony, Common, STX Movies and Warner Bros. in releasing movies (together with “Bloodshot,” “Birds of Prey,” “The Means Again*,”* “The Hunt,” “The Invisible Man” and “Emma”) early on VOD.
“I Nonetheless Imagine” got here in third place with $9.1 million at 3,250 North American areas throughout its opening final weekend. The film is predicated on the lifetime of Christian singer Jeremy Camp (performed by “Riverdale” star KJ Apa) and his first spouse (Britt Robertson), who was recognized with ovarian most cancers shortly after they acquired married. The movie is directed by siblings Andrew and Jon Erwin, who additionally helmed 2018’s “I Can Solely Think about.”
The Erwin brothers stated, “As filmmakers, we’re heartbroken that we are able to’t share ‘I Nonetheless Imagine’ on a giant display screen the way in which we meant. We make motion pictures as a result of we love motion pictures and we stand firmly behind the nation’s theater chains, from the biggest circuits to the smallest mother and pop indies which have been so dramatically affected by these unprecedented closures. However the security of friends comes first, and we’re proud to have the chance to share on-line a film whose inspiring message of affection, hope and religion is ideal for these unsure instances.”
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