JFH News: Hillsong's "Let Hope Rise" Film Debuts On DVD Today

HILLSONG - LET HOPE RISE
Acclaimed Worship Film Arrives In Time For Christmas

Available on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack and DVD on December 20 and Digital HD on December 6

"A slick, stirring concert film that details the sound and mission of the most impactful group in evangelicalism." Joe Coscarelli, New York Times

"It does something Hollywood doesn't do too often - tugging deeper than heartstrings, appealing to your soul." Caleb Parke, Fox News

"I've Never Had An Experience With God In The Movie Theater. This Movie Changed That." Matthew Bell, Daystar

NEWS SOURCE: Grace Hill Media
December 20, 2016

Scottsdale, AZ, (December 20 2016) – This Christmas season, Hillsong – Let Hope Rise, the movie that chronicles the spectacular and miraculous rise to prominence of the Australia-based worship band, Hillsong UNITED, and features powerful performances of their most iconic and beloved hit songs such as, “Oceans” “Mighty To Save” and “Hosanna”, will be available on Digital HD, On Demand, DVD and Blu-ray^™combo pack.

The film, which opened in theaters across the country this past summer, received positive reviews and feedback from audiences including a high “A” grade from Cinemascore. It also scored high among Christian film critics and received endorsements from leaders such as Bishop T.D. Jakes (The Potter’s House), Pastor Joel Osteen (Lakewood Church), Rev. Samuel Rodriguez (National Hispanic Christian Leadership), and Pastor Ken Foreman (Cathedral Of Faith).

Hillsong – Let Hope Rise explores Hillsong’s journey from a tiny church in the Sydney suburbs to an influential international ministry whose songs are sung every Sunday by more than 50 million people across the globe. Their songs have been translated into 90 languages and the band has sold more than 20 million albums.

From a single church in suburban Sydney, Hillsong Church now extends to cities on five continents (including London, Paris, Rio de Janeiro, and New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Phoenix in the US) with more than 100,000 weekly attendees. In addition to its local church initiatives, Hillsong partners with international organizations committed to ministry; examples include feeding and educating children in the slums of India, building housing for those living with AIDS in Africa and rescuing victims of human trafficking around the globe.

Recently, Hillsong Church partnered with global faith-and-family broadcast leader Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) to launch Hillsong Channel, a ground-breaking 24-hour television network. Hillsong Channel is now available in over 77 million U.S. households and features renowned pastors, Christian leaders, and energetic, cutting-edge worship from award-winning singers, songwriters, and musicians.

“It’s our hope that by sharing an up-close and unvarnished look inside our music and lives, we can shatter pre-conceived notions of what it means to follow Jesus in today’s modern world,” said Brian Houston, founding pastor of Hillsong Church.

Hillsong – Let Hope Rise is rated PG (for thematic elements) and directed by Michael John Warren (Jay Z’s Fade To Black). The film is produced by Jonathan Bock, Matt Weaver, Ben Field, and David Higby.

DVD and Blu-ray^™bonus materials include additional Hillsong favorites filmed live in concert like, “The Stand” and “Wake.” For additional information log on to www.hillsongmovie.com

BLU-RAY^TM and DVD BONUS FEATUREs

BONUS PERFORMANCES:

-Scandal of Grace

-Open Seas

- Wake

- The Stand

THE CHURCH BEHIND THE MOVIE

FILMMAKERS

Cast: Brian Houston, Bobbie Houston, Joel Houston, Taya Smith, Jad Gillies, Jonathon Douglass, Matt Crocker, Dylan Thomas, Michael Guy Chislett, Simon Kobler, and Benjamin Tennikoff

Directed By: Michael John Warren

Produced By: Jonathan Bock, Matt Weaver, Ben Field, David Higby

Executive Produced By: Greg Campbell, Phil Cooke, Ted Gartner, B. Wayne Hughes Jr., Walter Matteson

Director of Photography: Cameron Glendenning

Visual Effects By: Shaina Holmes

Music Editor: John M. Davis

TECHNICAL INFORMATION BLU-RAY^™:

Street Date: December 20, 2016

Selection: Number: 24182963

Layers: BD-50

Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1 Anamorphic Widescreen

Rating: PG for thematic elements

Sound: English Dolby Digital 5.1

Language/Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish

Run Time: 102 minutes

BD- UPC: 0-2519-23878-3-8

TECHNICAL INFORMATION DVD: Street Date: December 20, 2016

Layers: Dual Layer

Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1 Anamorphic Widescreen

Rating: PG for thematic elements

Sound: English Dolby Digital 5.1

DVD- UPC 0-2519-23877-9-1

Language/Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish

Run Time: 102 minutes

About Pure Flix Entertainment
Founded in 2005 by Michael Scott, David A.R. White, Russell Wolfe and Elizabeth Travis, Pure Flix has become the largest independent faith and family studio in the world. Their recent releases include God’s Not Dead 2, God’s Not Dead, Do You Believe?, and Woodlawn .

With offices in Los Angeles and Scottsdale, Pure Flix has produced, acquired, marketed and distributed nearly 100 faith and family-friendly properties. Aligned with their mission to transform the human spirit through values-based entertainment, Pure Flix is the industry leader in creating high-quality inspirational feature film content. Their official web site is http://www.pureflix.com.

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