UK-based sales firm 101 Films Intl., part of Amcomri Entertainment, has secured the worldwide distribution rights to apocalyptic thriller "Left Behind: Rise of the Antichrist," the recently completed sequel to "Left Behind" by 2014, which featured the participation of Nicolas Cage. The film is available for the first time at the Cannes Film Market this week.
In “Left Behind: Rise of the Antichrist,” contemporary events are shown setting the stage for the return of Christ and the coming Apocalypse. The film follows the original characters and plots of the best-selling books, which were written in the mid-1990s and have sold more than 80 million copies in multiple languages, but have been updated.
Director: Kevin Sorbo
Writers: Paul Lalonde, Jessica Parker, John Patus
Stars: Kevin Sorbo, Neal McDonough, Bailey Chase
“Left Behind: Rise of the Antichrist” is directed by and stars Kevin Sorbo (“Hercules: The Legendary Journeys”), one of the most recognizable names in the multi-billion dollar faith-based film industry; Neal McDonough (“Captain America: The First Avenger”); Corbin Bernsen ("LA Law"); and Bailey Chase (“Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice”). The film also stars Greg Perrow ("Sleepy Hollow") and Sarah Fisher ("Degrassi: The Next Generation").
“Left Behind: Rise of the Antichrist” is written by Paul Lalonde, John Patus, and Jessica Parker. It is produced by Lalonde, Michael Walker, Ed Clydesdale, James Quattrochi, Jason Wan Lim and John Duffy in association with AMCOMRI Entertainment Inc. and Stonagal Pictures Inc.
The film is set roughly six months after “Left Behind,” which follows a group of people left behind after millions of people suddenly vanish into thin air. The prophesied Great Tribulation has begun, and as Satan's false messiah, a man the Bible calls "the Antichrist," begins to weave his web of lies, everyone must choose a side, and the stakes have never been so tall.
“We are incredibly excited to globally produce, finance and distribute ‘Left Behind: Rise of the Antichrist. We have a very successful history with this phenomenal franchise and we look forward to continuing that journey. Since our recent public listing of the company, we have dramatically increased our investment in film production and this film represents a significant part of our upcoming slate,” said Robert Price, CEO of Amcomri Entertainment.
Andy Lyon, CEO and Managing Director of 101 Films Intl., added: “We are very pleased to have the opportunity to distribute this highly anticipated film. There is a huge global audience of many millions eagerly waiting to see what happens in this next chapter. The state of the world today means this film is particularly pertinent to fans old and new alike and we look forward to bringing this exceptional film, directed by and starring the incredible Kevin Sorbo, to our many clients at Cannes.”
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