Angel Studios Announces Upcoming Theatrical and Streaming Projects
Angel Studios Announces upcoming lineup, including two new films to be released in November: TO END ALL WARS and THE REDEMPTION OF HENRY MYERS. BONHOEFFER: PASTOR. SPY. ASSASSIN
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Angel Studios announces two new films coming to the Angel app in November: TO END ALL WARS and THE REDEMPTION OF HENRY MYERS, BONHOEFFER: PASTOR. SPY. ASSASSIN releasing in theaters on November 22.
Provo, Utah, October 28, 2024
Angel Studios, the innovative platform that empowers creators to crowdfund, create, and distribute films and TV series globally with full creative control, is announcing two feature films will be added to the Angel.com and Angel app platforms in the month of November along with a slate of TV series and specials, including Funny Friday Dry Bar Comedy Specials, and Tuttle Tuesday with Tuttle Twins. Also, the feature-length epic biopic BONHOEFFER: PASTOR. SPY. ASSASSIN will launch in theaters beginning November 22.
"The Angel Guild has always leaned into true stories that reflect deeper questions of life," says David Fischer, Director of Business Affairs and Acquisitions at Angel Studios. "These excellent films share powerful stories of hope and redemption, and we are honored to give them new life on the Angel platforms."
November Releases for the Angel platform include:
November 1 - NEW DRY BAR COMEDY SPECIAL “FUNNY FRIDAY”
Comedian Will C - My Life's A Wreck
Streaming on Angel
Witness Will C's incredible, inspirational, and hilarious life story, from serving in three separate branches of the military to filming a music video with Kanye West.
November 5 - NEW TUTTLE TWINS EPISODE “TUTTLE TUESDAY”
S3E6 Soccer Fights & Religious Rights
Streaming on Angel
GUEST STARRING Adassa (Encanto) - The cul-de-sac kids are ready for a big soccer game, but when Kevin can’t play due to a religious holiday, Karinne votes to kick him off. With guidance from unexpected sources, the twins learn the value of religious freedom.
November 7 - TO END ALL WARS (New Angel Cut - 2001)
Streaming on Angel
A true story about four Allied POWs who endure harsh treatment from their Japanese captors during World War II while being forced to build a railroad through the Burmese jungle. Ultimately they find true freedom by forgiving their enemies.
TO END ALL WARS stars Kiefer Sutherland (24, Article 99, A Few Good Men, The Vanishing, Phone Booth), Robert Carlyle (Trainspotting, The Full Monty, The World Is Not Enough, Eragon, The Legend of Barney Thomson. He has been in the television shows Hamish Macbeth, Stargate Universe, Once Upon a Time and COBRA), Ciarán McMenamin (To End All Wars, Any Time Now, Primeval, Mark Strong (Green Lantern, Kick-Ass, Sherlock Holmes), and James Cosmo (Braveheart, Highlander, Troy).
View the trailer HERE.
November 8 - NEW DRY BAR COMEDY SPECIAL “FUNNY FRIDAY”
Comedian Joe Deuce - Mixed Reviews
Streaming on Angel
Kentucky-born and living the best of both worlds, Joe Deuce talks about his encounters with Amish police, real-time irony, and toilet paper personality tests.
November 15 - NEW DRY BAR COMEDY SPECIAL “FUNNY FRIDAY”
Comedian Chris Ruppe - A Matter of LIFE or DEAF
Streaming on Angel
Chris Ruppe grew up the child of deaf parents, drove a bus at sixteen, and is not a good pastor. See how it all connects in this one-of-a-kind comedy special.
November 21 - THE REDEMPTION OF HENRY MYERS (Not Rated - 2014)
Streaming on Angel
Henry Myers faces a challenging life after a heist goes wrong, betrayals, and death. Upon finding kindness from a widow and her children, he questions his choices.The film stars Drew Waters (True Detective, NCIS: Los Angeles, Bones), Erin Bethea (Fireproof, Facing the Giants), Beau Smith (Everybody Wants Some!!, Killers of the Flower Moon), and Luce Rains (No Country for Old Men, 3:10 to Yuma).
View the trailer HERE
November 22 - BONHOEFFER: PASTOR. SPY. ASSASSIN Releasing in Theaters
The untold story of Dietrich Bonhoeffer. As the world teeters on the brink of annihilation, Bonhoeffer joins a deadly plot to assassinate Hitler, risking his faith and fate to save millions of Jews from genocide. The film was written and directed by Todd Komarnicki (ELF, SULLY), and stars Jonas Dassler (THE GOLDEN GLOVE), August Diehl (INGLORIOUS BASTARDS, A HIDDEN LIFE), Moritz Bleibtreu (KNOCKIN’ ON HEAVEN’S DOOR, Nadine Heidenreich (The Witcher), David Jonsson (ALIEN ROMULUS, Clarke Peters (The Wire, THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE OF EBBING, MISSOURI), and Flula Borg (THE SUICIDE SQUAD).
November 22 - NEW DRY BAR COMEDY SPECIAL “FUNNY FRIDAY”
Comedian Chris Schlichting - Catch and Dress a Squirrel
Streaming on Angel
Chris Schlichting, an Iowan with every bone in his body still intact, comes with a few crucial warnings. Beware of birthday wishes, day raccoons, and the spelling on all hand-written love letters.
November 29 - NEW DRY BAR COMEDY SPECIAL “FUNNY FRIDAY”
Comedian John Hastings - Everything Goes Wrong
Streaming on Angel
Watch John Hastings navigate maybe the craziest show of his career, handling hecklers, hosts, and treacherously tight pants.
Upcoming Projects:
HOMESTEAD Releasing in Theaters December 20, 2024
What if the end of the world is just the beginning? Enjoy the first-ever post-apocalyptic drama that shows the good in humanity.
THE RIOT AND THE DANCE SEASON 14 New Episodes Streaming Mondays in December
Join Dr. Gordon Wilson as he travels the globe, seeking and celebrating God’s amazing creatures.
STANDING UP (Rated PG - 2013)
STANDING UP is the story of two kids who befriend each other after being the victims of an immature summer camp prank. They run away from camp and for three days learn more about each other than they’ve ever known before.
STANDING UP stars Chandler Canterbury (THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON,, THE HOST), Annalise Basso (CAPTAIN FANTASTIC, SLENDER MAN), Radha Mitchell (PITCH BLACK, MAN ON FIRE), and Val Kilmer (THE DOORS). The film was written and directed by D.J. Caruso (xXx: RETURN OF XANDER CAGE, I AM NUMBER 4) and is based on the novel “The Goats” by Brock Cole.
SEVEN DAYS IN UTOPIA (Rated G - 2011)
Luke Chisolm has the drive to become a professional golfer. Just when he's on the verge of going pro, however, he buckles under the pressure. In the aftermath of that crushing disappointment, Luke vanishes from the spotlight, uncertain if he'll ever return to the game again. Luke is driving through Texas when he crashes his car in the town of Utopia, and strikes up a friendship with Johnny Crawford, a rancher who knows more about the game of golf than the troubled young visitor realizes. Now, the more time Luke spends with Johnny, the more he begins to see life from a new perspective – a perspective that will not only help Luke to make sense of where he's been in life, but where he's headed as well.
The film stars Robert Duvall (To Kill A Mockingbird,True Grit, The Godfather, Lonesome Dove) , Lucas Black (Cold Mountain, All the Pretty Horses, The Horse Whisperer), Melissa Leo (The Fighter, Frozen River), Deborah Ann Woll (True Blood, Mother’s Day, Seven Days in Utopia), and Brian Geraghty (The Hurt Locker, Bobby, Flight).
View the trailer HERE.
BRAVE THE DARK
Releasing in Theaters January 24, 2025
When Mr. Deen (Jared Harris, Chernobyl, The Crown) discovers one of his students has been living out of his car and thrown into jail, he decides to bail him out. Determined to curb Nate’s self-destructive behavior, Mr. Deen quickly discovers a host of dark secrets that are slowly tearing Nate apart. What started as a good deed becomes a desperate fight to save Nate from his own demons. As Nate spirals deeper into despair, Mr. Deen must decide how far he’s willing to go to save a kid on the brink of losing everything—even himself.
TUTTLE TWINS - “TUTTLE TUESDAY”
New episodes streaming on Angel the first Tuesday of every month
A grandma with a time-traveling wheelchair takes her twin grandkids on hilarious adventures to learn about freedom and economics.
DRY BAR COMEDY - “FUNNY FRIDAY”
New stand up comedy specials streaming on Angel every Friday
Founded in 2017, Dry Bar has become the fastest growing stand-up comedy streaming series, garnering views across the brand’s social and app platforms.
In addition, Angel Studios, has added RULE BREAKERS to its upcoming theatrical slate. It is expected to be released in March 2025.
The film, starring Nikohl Boosheri (The Bold Type) and Ali Fazal (Death on the Nile, Furious 7), shares the inspiring, true story of the all-girls robotics team from Afghanistan.
"In light of the terrible restrictions being imposed on women in Afghanistan, it’s vital for the world to recognize the individuals behind the veils,” said Jordan Harmon, President of Angel Studios. “The Angel Guild overwhelmingly voted to ensure their stories are told.”
Set between 2017 and 2019, RULE BREAKERS shares the story of a brave young Afghan startup founder who recruited high school girls to learn robotics – defying fathers, uncles, and tradition to form a highly skilled traveling team. Despite the dangerous backdrop of Afghan politics, the team went on to participate in competitions around the world.
“I was profoundly moved by the true story of Roya Mahboob and the Afghan Girls Robotics team. I felt honored when Roya and our co-writer Elahai Mahboob (Roya's sister and a character in the film) said that they wanted to work with me to help tell their story,” shared director Bill Guttentag. “Roya and her team is a highly dramatic story, and every day we filmed, we endeavored to capture that drama. Along with Elaha and the rest of our production team and cast, we wanted to create a film that would have an audience connect with the amazing story, while also highlighting the importance of STEM education for girls. We are thrilled to be partnering with the team at Angel Films to tell Roya and her team's inspiring and powerful story.”
RULE BREAKERS stars Fazal, Boosheri, Phoebe Waller-Bridge (Fleabag), Fahim Fazli (Superman: Legacy), Waj Ali (Carnival Row), Christian Contreras (Halo: Nightfall), and Nasser Memarzia (Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny). Double Oscar-winner Bill Guttentag (Soundtrack for a Revolution, Nanking) directed the feature film.
The screenplay is by Guttnentag, Elaha Mahboob, and Jason Brown. Producers include Laura Overdeck (author, “Bedtime Math”), and Samudrika Arora (A Call to Spy), Guttentag, and Ben Rimmer (Midsommar). Roya Mahboob (Sternstunden), Elaha Mahboob, Jason Brown, and Elizabeth Schaeffer Brown (On Her Shoulders) serve as executive producers.
Producer Laura Overdeck continues, “In an era when our teens and tweens need inspiration more than ever, the Afghan girls robotics team members show us the power of knowledge, teamwork and perseverance. This is the movie every parent should take their daughter to this year. We’re thrilled to partner with Angel to inspire our young people to drop their phones, think big, and nurture their talents to pursue their dreams.”
About Angel Studios: Angel Studios is a values-based distribution company based in Provo, Utah producing content that amplifies light to mainstream audiences. Through the Angel Guild, over 375,000 members choose which film and television projects the studio will market and distribute. 104,000 Angel Guild members in 155 countries have invested nearly $80M in projects distributed by the studio to date. Angel Studios is behind the global box office hit, SOUND OF FREEDOM, which has earned $250 million in theatrical box office.
Learn more at Angel.com
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