Kingdom Story Company
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Kingdom Story Company (formerly known as Kingdom Studios), is an American
History
Kingdom was funded by profits from the Erwins' film I Can Only Imagine, which was released in early 2018 by Lionsgate, grossing more than $83 million at the domestic box office on a $7 million budget.[3] Subsequent negotiations with Lionsgate culminated in a multi-year deal in which it was agreed that the Erwin Brothers and Kevin Downes would create faith-based feature films and television programming for the company.[4][5][6] Lionsgate Motion Picture Group Chairman, Joe Drake, and Television Group Chairman, Kevin Beggs announced the agreement on August 9, 2018.[5][7]
Kingdom Story Company was announced to have been launched on March 26, 2019 at the National Religious Broadcasters convention in Anaheim, California.[3][8][2]
I Still Believe, Kingdom's first film project, began filming in the spring of 2019 and was released on March 13, 2020.[9][10][11]
In September 2019, it was announced that Kingdom would be launching a television division, headed by The Big Bang Theory producer Mona Garcea.[12][13]
After Kingdom acquired the film rights to
Films
Kingdom Story Company intends to produce two faith-based films per year,[8][2] and has of yet revealed four productions, each one slated for a prospective 2020 or 2021 wide release by Lionsgate.[18][2] Each of the films were unveiled at the National Religious Broadcasters convention at Anaheim, California in March 2019.[2][11]
I Still Believe is a
Following is a list of Kingdom's planned films:
| Film | Director(s) | Prospective year of release | References | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I Still Believe | Erwin Brothers | 2020 | [8][19][2][11][10][14][17] | |||
| The Jesus Music | Erwin Brothers | 2021 | ||||
| American Underdog | Erwin Brothers | 2021 | [8][19][2][11][10][14][17] | |||
| Jesus Revolution | Jon Erwin & Brent McCorkle | 2023 | ||||
| Ordinary Angels | Jon Gunn | 2024 | ||||
| Unsung Hero | Joel Smallbone and Richard Ramsey | 2024 | [20] | |||
| Dallas Jenkins | 2024 | [21] | The Unbreakable Boy | Jon Gunn | 2025 | [22][23] |
| Apostles: Resurrection of Christ | Erwin Brothers | TBA | [24][8][19][2][11][10][25] | |||
| The Drummer Boy | Joel and Luke Smallbone
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See also
- Pure Flix
- Affirm Films
- Fox Faith
- Lightworkers Media
External links
References
- ^ a b Mia Galuppo (March 27, 2019). "'I Can Only Imagine' Producers, Lionsgate Set Faith-Based Film Slate". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 24, 2019.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Michael Foust (March 28, 2019). "Erwins unveil details of unprecedented film venture". Baptist Press. Retrieved August 24, 2019.
- ^ a b Michael Foust (October 18, 2018). "Erwins unveil next plans, envision 'Christian Pixar'". Baptist Press. Retrieved August 24, 2019.
- Christian Post. Retrieved August 24, 2019.
- ^ a b "Lionsgate Signs Multi-Platform Film and Television First-Look Deal With the Erwin Brothers and Kevin Downes". PRNewswire.com. August 9, 2018. Retrieved August 24, 2019.
- ^ "Lionsgate Studios Sign Erwin Brothers to Deal for Film & TV Projects". ChristianCinema.com. August 10, 2018. Retrieved August 23, 2019.
- ^ Mirko Parlevliet (August 10, 2018). "Lionsgate Signs Film and TV Deal with the I Can Only Imagine Team". Vital Thrills. Retrieved January 18, 2020.
- ^ a b c d e f Anthony D'Allessandro (March 27, 2019). "Kingdom Studios Unveils Faith-Based Lionsgate Slate: 'Jesus Revolution', 'Apostles: Resurrection Of Christ', 'Drummer Boy'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 23, 2019.
- ^ Caleb Parke (April 8, 2019). "Gary Sinise, KJ Apa will star in faith-based film 'I Still Believe' about singer Jeremy Camp". Fox News. Retrieved August 23, 2019.
- ^ a b c d Anthony D'Allessandro (February 7, 2019). "Lionsgate Reunites With 'I Can Only Imagine' Team For 'I Still Believe' About Faith-Based Singer Jeremy Camp". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 24, 2019.
- ^ a b c d e f Mirko Parlevliet (March 27, 2019). "Kingdom Studios Announces Faith-Based Slate with Lionsgate". Vital Thrills. Retrieved August 28, 2019.
- Christian Post. Retrieved December 6, 2019.
- The Wrap. Retrieved December 6, 2019.
- ^ a b c Dino-Ray Ramos (February 4, 2020). "Erwin Brothers To Direct Kurt Warner Biopic, 'Friday Night Lights' Scribe David Aaron Cohen To Write". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 4, 2020.
- ^ Mirko Parlevliet (February 4, 2020). "Erwin Brothers to Direct American Underdog: The Kurt Warner Story". Vital Thrills. Retrieved February 4, 2020.
- ^ Dave McNary (February 4, 2020). "Lionsgate Developing Movie on Former NFL Player Kurt Warner". Variety. Retrieved February 4, 2020.
- ^ a b c d Etan Vlessing (February 4, 2020). "Kurt Warner Movie in the Works From Lionsgate and 'I Can Only Imagine' Team". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 4, 2020.
- ^ Michael Foust (March 28, 2019). "Filmmaker Erwin Brothers Announce 4 New Movies, Launch Studio". ChristianHeadlines.com. Retrieved August 23, 2019.
- ^ Christian Post. Retrieved August 24, 2019.
- ^ Vlessing, Etan (August 1, 2023). "Lionsgate Nabs 'Unsung Hero' Drama from Music Duo For King + Country (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 1, 2023.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (November 10, 2023). "Lionsgate & Kingdom Story Company Team With 'The Chosen' Creator Dallas Jenkins For 'The Best Christmas Pageant Ever', 2024 Theatrical Release Planned". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 10, 2023.
- ^ "The Unbreakable Boy Announcement on Twitter". November 23, 2021. Retrieved December 6, 2021.
- ^ "The Unbreakable Boy: Release Date, Cast, And More". October 1, 2021. Retrieved December 6, 2021.
- ^ Kathy Schiffer (March 9, 2020). "'I Still Believe' Will Touch Hearts, Strengthen Faith". National Catholic Register. Retrieved March 12, 2020.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (2022-03-24). "Hilary Swank & 'Reacher' Breakout Alan Ritchson To Lead Kingdom Story Company's 'Ordinary Angels'; Lionsgate Distributing". Deadline. Retrieved 2022-04-09.