LIONSGATE’S THE SHACK
HOSTS ‘MOVIE PREMIERE NIGHT’
ON THURSDAY, MARCH 2nd
SPECIAL ‘MOVIE PREMIERE NIGHT’ FEATURES OCTAVIA SPENCER, SAM WORTHINGTON,
TIM MCGRAW AND IS HOSTED BY
POPULAR RADIO PERSONALITY DELILAH
CHURCH LEADERS BUYING OUT THEATERS MARCH 2ND –
OVER 1,000 FAITH LEADERS ENDORSE THE SHACK,
IN THEATERS MARCH 3RD
Los Angeles, CA (MARCH 1, 2017) – THE SHACK, based on Wm. Paul Young’s New York Times best-selling book, opens in theatres nationwide on Friday, March 3rd. To celebrate the new film, the studio is offering fans an exclusive in-theatre experience, called ‘Movie Premiere Night.’ Taking place on Thursday night, March 2nd, moviegoers in cities around the country, will be the first to see THE SHACK in theatres, followed by a 20-minute video hosted by radio personality Delilah that features interviews with the movie’s cast, including Oscar® winner Octavia Spencer (Hidden Figures, The Help); Sam Worthington (Avatar, Hacksaw Ridge), Grammy Award winner Tim McGraw (The Blind Side), an acoustic performance by chart topping country duo Dan + Shay, and a conversation between Delilah and Wm. Paul Young. Hundreds of ‘Movie Premiere Night’ events will take place in major cities around the U.S. to kick off opening weekend, and many churches are buying out theaters.
Produced by world class filmmaker Gil Netter (Life of Pi and The Blind Side), THE SHACK‘S trailer (http://www.theshack.movie/) has been viewed by over 27 million people on Facebook alone.
“Premiere night is the perfect opportunity as a church to receive the message of THE SHACK and then shepherd the message of forgiveness, love of God and healing to our communities,” said Pastor Sam Rodriguez, president of National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference. “If you’ve ever been through something in life and asked God why, this message is for you.”
“Our prayerful and financial support of events like THE SHACK premiere night help to ensure that God’s message is heard to the ends of the earth,” said Maureen Crowley Heil of the Pontifical Mission Societies, Archdiocese of Boston.
“People are REALLY excited about this movie,” said Paul Lauer, CEO & President at Motive Entertainment, which has been conducting leader screenings of THE SHACK nationwide. “We are seeing amazing support from faith leaders of all denominations – in fact, over 1,300 endorsements can be seen at (http://www.theshackendorsements.com/). THE SHACK connects with people no matter where they are in their faith-including those with no faith.”
What People Are Saying About
THE SHACK:
“THE SHACK is a gift.”
– Dr. Jamal Bryant, Empowerment Temple, Baltimore
“Far beyond a Movie… Inspiring, Heartfelt, Meaningful.”
– Rita Cosby, Emmy-Winning TV/Radio Host
“Absolutely beautiful!”
– The Crouch Family, TBN
“I want to KNOW God like that! Powerful.”
– Chip Gaines, Host of HGTV’s “Fixer Upper”
“Will move your heart and challenge your soul!”
– Lisa Hendey, CatholicMom.com
“Hollywood finally got it right! “
– Bishop IV Hilliard, Houston TX
“Deeply moving and inspiring.”
– Joel Houston, Hillsong United
“An amazing piece of work.”
– Jonathan Landrum Jr., The Associated Press
“This film will surprise people. Its power comes from the simplicity and genuineness of the story.”
– Jeff Nesbit, US News and World Report
“A cinematic poem!”
– Sr. Rose Pacatte, Pauline Center for Media Studies
“There has never been a film that has captured these questions better.”
– Pastor Sam Rodriguez, President National Hispanic Christian Leadership Coalition
“Profound and creative.”
– Dick Rolfe, Co-Founder & CEO of The Dove Foundation
“It was incredible.”
– Michael W. Smith, Grammy-Award Winning, Platinum-selling music artist
“Has the power to heal pain and renew faith unlike anything I have ever experienced.”
– Tom Tradup, Salem Radio Network
“An amazing production.”
– Geoff Tunnicliffe, Former Head of World Evangelical Alliance
“The film will do a lot to point a world desperately looking for answers to a God who loves and cares.”
– Bob Waliszewski, Plugged In (Focus on the Family)
Links:
Website: www.TheShackResources.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/theshackmovie
Twitter: twitter.com/TheShackMovie
Instagram: www.instagram.com/theshackmovie/
Tickets for THE SHACK ‘Movie Premiere Night’ can be purchased here: www.tickets.theshack.movie
About THE SHACK
From the producer of The Blind Side and Life of Pi and based on the New York Times best-selling novel, THE SHACK takes us on a father’s uplifting spiritual journey. After suffering a family tragedy, Mack Phillips [Sam Worthington] spirals into a deep depression causing him to question his innermost beliefs. Facing a crisis of faith, he receives a mysterious letter urging him to an abandoned shack deep in the Oregon wilderness. Despite his doubts, Mack journeys to the shack and encounters an enigmatic trio of strangers led by a woman named Papa [Octavia Spencer]. Through this meeting, Mack finds important truths that will transform his understanding of his tragedy and change his life forever.
Lionsgate’s Summit Entertainment presents a Gil Netter / Windblown Media production.
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