The Chosen Seasons 1-3 Are Available Now In Walmart Stores
Nationwide, With Season 4 Releasing June
25th The Partnership Will Provide Wider Distribution Through
Season 5 At Select Retail Stores Within The US And Canada
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., June 24,
2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Studio Distribution
Services (SDS), the leading distributor for film and television
physical media entertainment in the
United States and Canada,
has reached an agreement to expand the Blu-ray and DVD releases in
Walmart stores nationwide for the global hit television series, The
Chosen. This distribution partnership marks the first deal of its
kind for SDS to release content outside the studio film labels that
it currently manages for its parent studios, Universal Pictures and
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. The deal with The Chosen began
with debuting Seasons 1-3 at US-only Walmart stores and has now
expanded to existing catalog products, including The Chosen Seasons
1-3 DVD bundle and individual seasons with exclusive artwork in the
US, as well as the much-anticipated upcoming release, The Chosen
Season 4, coming to stores on Blu-ray and DVD on June 25th in both the US and Canada, and a Season 5 when released, in both
the US and Canada.
"While the company [SDS] was initially set
up for Warner Bros, Universal, and their partners, it was built in
a way that would allow it to scale up easily. And we couldn't be
more delighted to be partnering with The Chosen team to bring the
popular franchise to Walmart shelves."
The Chosen TV series is a groundbreaking multi-season episodic
television drama based on the story of Jesus that is produced,
written, and directed by Dallas
Jenkins. The series has been a global phenomenon and
continues to be one of the most-watched shows in the world. It
boasts over 200 million viewers across over 770 million episode
views and has consistently been a top performer across the variety
of broadcast and streaming platforms that it has played on. It has
also established a large social media presence with over 13 million
followers. "Our partnership with SDS helps us more effectively
serve millions of fans across retail destinations where they shop,"
said Craig Featherstone, Director of
Sales, The Chosen. "But the real magic of the partnership is a
wildly collaborative friendship that is introducing millions of new
fans to The Chosen—a show about the authentic Jesus of the Bible.
Across every part of the SDS organization, they have skilled and
passionate advocates for our show and our fans. We're grateful for
the care and support at every level of their organization."
The collaboration with The Chosen is SDS' first direct
partnership with a film distributor, outside its parent studios,
Universal Pictures and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment and their
partners. The strategic move follows SDS being selected by Walmart
U.S. as its consolidator for physical content. SDS is designed for
scalability, making it a seamless process to incorporate new
partners into their distribution model. This positions SDS to
continue to foster direct connections between film distributors and
audiences. While the company was initially set up for Warner Bros,
Universal, and their partners, it was built in a way that would
allow it to scale up easily," SDS President Eddie Cunningham recently explained. "And we
couldn't be more delighted to be partnering with The Chosen team to
bring the popular franchise to Walmart shelves."
SDS is a leading force in the industry, having released five out
of the top ten physical media releases in 2023 with the titles, The
Super Mario Bros. Movie, Oppenheimer, Fast X, Barbie and Black
Adam. The deal with The Chosen showcases SDS' commitment to
innovation and adaptability in the ever-evolving physical media
industry. As physical media enthusiasts eagerly anticipate The
Chosen's future releases, the partnership exemplifies SDS'
dedication to championing the physical media industry and
continuing to connect physical content distribution to
audiences.
ABOUT THE CHOSEN
The Chosen is a groundbreaking historical drama based on the
life of Jesus (Jonathan Roumie),
seen through the eyes of those who knew him. Set against the
backdrop of Roman oppression in first-century Israel, the seven-season show shares an
authentic and intimate look at Jesus' revolutionary life and
teachings. With over 200 million viewers, The Chosen is one of the
most-watched shows in the world. The series is consistently a top
performer across streaming platforms Amazon Prime, Peacock, and
Netflix plus a top-rated broadcast weekly on The CW. What started
as a crowd-funded project has now garnered over 770 million episode
views and more than 13 million social media followers. The Chosen
is an independent production written, directed, and produced by
Dallas Jenkins and distributed
globally by Lionsgate.
ABOUT STUDIO DISTRIBUTION SERVICES
Studio Distribution Services (SDS) is a joint venture between
Warner Bros. Discovery and Universal Pictures. As the leading
distributor for the entertainment industry, SDS oversees sales,
distribution, and retail marketing of new release and library
content for both film and television from a wide range of film
labels. Headquartered on the iconic Universal Lot in Los Angeles, SDS also has sales offices in
Bentonville, AR, and Toronto, Canada.
SDS WEBSITE: www.SDS.Media
SDS SOCIAL HANDLES:
United States: Facebook |
Instagram | LinkedIn
Canada: Facebook | Instagram |
LinkedIn
Media Contact
Azy
Kashani, Studio Distribution Services, 1 626-524-4245,
azy.kashani@sds.media, SDS.Media
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