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Global phenomenon, The Chosen, multi-season historical drama
based on the life of Jesus, coming to Super Channel Heart & Home
Premieres Aug 27 at 10 p.m. ET with all episodes of seasons 1-3
available to stream On Demand
EDMONTON, Alta., August 23, 2023 – Super Channel is pleased to announce that The Chosen, the first multi-season series about the life of Jesus, will be coming to Super Channel Heart & Home with a special premiere on Sunday, August 27, at 10 p.m. ET. Then beginning September 1, the series will move to its regular time slot of Fridays at 9 p.m. ET with two episodes airing nightly back-to-back at 9 p.m. ET & 10 p.m. ET. All three seasons of the series will air, with all episodes available to stream On Demand as of August 27.
Created, directed and co-written by filmmaker Dallas Jenkins (The Resurrection of Gavin Stone), The Chosen is a fan-supported, groundbreaking historical drama based on the life of Jesus, as seen through the eyes of his followers. Set against the backdrop of Jewish oppression in first-century Israel, the series shares an authentic and intimate look at Jesus’ revolutionary life and teachings.
“Given the incredible success of The Chosen, and the way it has resonated with viewers around the world, we felt our subscribers would welcome the chance to view this captivating series on our service,” said Jackie Pardy, Chief Content Officer, Super Channel. “We know that the faith-based audience has traditionally been underserved for content of this quality, and we felt this would be a great opportunity to test the response to a historical drama series of this nature on Heart & Home. We feel the series will appeal to viewers of all backgrounds and beliefs given its unique storytelling, high production values and fresh perspective.”
“We’ve wanted to expand the reach of this show to Canada for a while, and Super Channel is the perfect partner for us,” said Jenkins. They do ‘heartwarming and uplifting,’ and that’s what audiences are getting with The Chosen.”
“On the heels of The Chosen’s successful U.S. broadcast debut, we are excited to continue expanding this landmark show’s global fanbase by bringing it to Canadian audiences,” said Lionsgate President of Worldwide Television Distribution Jim Packer.
The global phenomenon has garnered over 520 million episode views worldwide, and over 110 million people have watched at least one episode. Over the course of its first three seasons, the series has earned praise from critics and fans alike for its historical and biblical accuracy, playful spirit, stirring drama, genuine humour 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 theatres to a finish in the top 3 at the box office, breaking event cinema records.
The series features an incredible cast, including Jonathan Roumie as Jesus, Shahar Isaac as Simon, Elizabeth Tabish as Mary Magdalene, Noah James as Andrew and Paras Patel as Matthew. Currently in post-production on its fourth season, The Chosen is an Angel Studios Original produced by Loaves & Fishes Productions. Lionsgate has worldwide distribution rights to all seasons of The Chosen following their initial release window on the Angel Studios and The Chosen apps.
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About Super Channel Entertainment Network
Super Channel is a national pay television network owned by Allarco Entertainment 2008 Inc., an Edmonton-based media company. Super Channel offers subscribers exceptional entertainment value, uncut and commercial-free, with four diverse channels – Super Channel Fuse, Super Channel Heart & Home, Super Channel Vault and GINX Esports TV Canada – plus, access to Super Channel On Demand where available by service provider. Super Channel is available via most cable providers across the country as well as streaming live and On Demand with Amazon Prime Video Channels and Apple TV+. For a list of service providers, please visit: superchannel.ca/subscribe.
About The Chosen
The Chosen is a groundbreaking historical drama based on the life of Jesus, seen through the eyes of those who knew him. Set against the backdrop of Jewish oppression in first-century Israel, the seven-season show shares an authentic and intimate look at Jesus’ revolutionary life and teachings. The CW broadcasts the show in the U.S. on Sunday nights, plus it’s available on Amazon Prime, Netflix, Peacock and now Super Channel. It’s also available in The Chosen mobile and TV apps. The global phenomenon has garnered over 520 million episode views worldwide, and over 110 million people have watched at least one episode.
About Lionsgate
Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) encompasses world-class motion picture and television studio operations aligned with the STARZ premium global subscription platform to bring a unique and varied portfolio of entertainment to consumers around the world. The Company’s film, television, subscription and location-based entertainment businesses are backed by an 18,000-title library and a valuable collection of iconic film and television franchises. A digital age company driven by its entrepreneurial culture and commitment to innovation, the Lionsgate brand is synonymous with bold, original, relatable entertainment for audiences worldwide.