New The Chosen
App and Funding Model Accelerate Global Growth
DALLAS, TX,
December 9, 2022 – The Chosen Season 3 premieres worldwide on Sunday, Dec. 11,
at 7 p.m. EST on its new official The Chosen app co-created through its
newly-formed partnership with the Come and See Foundation–a 501(c)(3). The Come
and See Foundation was established exclusively to accelerate the show’s global
reach by maximizing charitable giving to increase budgets for future seasons,
translations for hundreds of languages, and exclusive bonus content.
Exclusive
content in the new app includes Bible rountables and the new “Chosen Aftershow”
featuring cast and crew, as well as all existing and future seasons of The
Chosen. The new The Chosen app is also the only channel that allows viewers to
make tax-deductible donations to fund the production of future seasons where
every dollar is matched by Come and See Foundation to bring the show to new
audiences.
“The
partnership with the Come and See Foundation allows us to super charge our
efforts. Seasons will come faster, language translation will expand and
quicken, and our marketing efforts will grow exponentially,” explains show
creator, Dallas Jenkins.
The new
partnership will also allow The Chosen to raise its production budget to a
sustainable level as 90% of donations will now go directly toward funding
production, and dollar for dollar, donations will be matched. “Now that viewers
are able to donate to the Come and See Foundation and receive a tax deduction,
more people are able to contribute more significantly,” said Jenkins. “This is
especially beautiful
because the viewer who just wants to contribute a little can know their gifts
are being matched and can go much
farther than ever before.”
Season 3 also
can be viewed on The Chosen’s official Facebook page and YouTube channel for a
limited time. The new
The Chosen app is available now for mobile download on the Apple app store and
Google Play, and will
be available shortly on Fire TV, Apple TV and Roku. The app and show will
continue to remain totally
free.
The Chosen is a
global phenomenon and is the first multi-episode television drama based on the
life of Jesus.
Offered without charge, it has garnered more than 420 million episode views
from around the world. The
Chosen is a fan-supported, seven-season television series that creates an
authentic and intimate
picture of Jesus’ life and ministry seen through the eyes of the people who
knew him.
Over the course
of its first two seasons, the series has earned praise from critics and fans
alike for its historical and
biblical accuracy, playful spirit, stirring drama, genuine humor and disruptive
impact. It has been translated
into 62 languages (and counting) and is consistently one of the top-searched
shows on streaming
platforms. It has twice released episodes in theaters to a finish in the top 3
at the box office, breaking event
cinema records. The Chosen is completely free to watch on mobile or smart TV
apps with no fee or
subscription necessary.
About The
Chosen
The Chosen
releases its third season December 11, 2022, continuing its unprecedented
success as the largest
fan-supported entertainment project of all time. It has been translated into 62
languages and counting. With
no fee or subscription required, it's completely free to watch and available as
both a standalone
mobile and TV app, plus available on multiple streaming services. Viewer
support enables the show to remain free around the world. The Chosen, an Angel
Studios Original, is produced by Loaves & Fishes.