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<\/a><\/p>\nToday Carmel Communications announced the release of the epic biblical film RISEN<\/em> to Digital download on May 10th<\/sup> and Blu-ray \/ DVD on May 24th<\/sup>. You can read the full release below.<\/p>\n Archbishop Charles Chaput, Philadelphia has said about the film, \u201cRISEN<\/em> is more than a good film for believers; it\u2019s a great piece of film story-telling by any standard\u201d.<\/p>\n Mark Brumley, President, Ignatius Press says, \u201cRISEN<\/em> is an adventurous, thrilling, spiritual detective story.\u201d<\/p>\n You can visit Amazon now to get your own copy of RISEN by clicking here<\/a> Upon the films official release there will be a full feature here at The Catholic Book Blogger including my review and a giveaway where THREE<\/strong> lucky winners will each receive their own copy of RISEN<\/em>!<\/p>\n ________________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<\/strong><\/p>\n CULVER CITY, Calif.,\u00a0April 25, 2016<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Joseph Fiennes (Hercules), Tom Felton (Harry Potter franchise),\u00a0Academy Award\u00ae nominee Peter Firth (Best Supporting Actor, Equus, 1977) and Cliff Curtis\u00a0(\u201cFear the Walking Dead\u201d) star in the biblical epic\u00a0RISEN<\/em><\/strong>, debuting on digital May 10 and on Blu-ray\u2122, DVD and next-generation 4K Ultra HD\u2122 May 24 from AFFIRM Films and Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. The faith-based drama follows Clavius (Fiennes), a powerful Roman military tribune, and his aide Lucius (Felton), who are tasked with disproving the rumors of a risen Messiah in the weeks following the crucifixion of Christ.\u00a0RISEN<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0also stars Mar\u00eda Botto (\u201cMad Dogs\u201d), Antonio Gil (Quantum of Solace) and Luis Callejo (The Boat).<\/p>\n Bonus content on the\u00a0RISEN\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>Blu-ray, DVD and digital formats includes three featurettes. In \u201cThe Mystery of The Resurrection: Making\u00a0Risen<\/em>,\u201d director Kevin Reynolds, his cast and crew detail the making of the compelling film; in \u201cA.D. Jerusalem,\u201d fans learn how the production brought the ancient settings to life; and in \u201cScript to Screen,\u201d producers discuss the making of\u00a0RISEN<\/em><\/strong>. Blu-ray and digital exclusive content includes deleted scenes and \u201cThe Battle of the Zealots Deconstructed,\u201d a featurette that goes behind the scenes to see how one of the film\u2019s most epic sequences was shot.<\/p>\n 4K Ultra HD features four times the resolution of high definition, high dynamic range (HDR) \u2014 which produces brilliant highlights, vibrant colors and greater contrast on compatible displays \u2014 and Dolby Atmos audio, remixed specifically for the home theater environment, delivering captivating sound that places and moves audio anywhere in the room, including overhead.<\/p>\n Synopsis<\/u>:<\/strong> Based on the story by Paul Aiello with a screenplay by Kevin Reynolds and Paul Aiello,RISEN\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>is directed by Kevin Reynolds. The film is produced by Mickey Liddell, Patrick Aiello, and Pete Shilaimon, with\u00a0Robert Huberman and Scott Holroyd serving as executive producers.<\/p>\n 4K Ultra HD<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Blu-ray Extras Include:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Digital Extras Include:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n DVD Extras Include:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n RISEN\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>has a run time of approximately 108 minutes and is rated PG-13 for Biblical violence including some disturbing images.<\/p>\n *To experience Dolby Atmos at home, a Dolby Atmos enabled AV receiver and additional speakers are required, or a Dolby Atmos enabled sound bar; however, Dolby Atmos soundtracks are also fully backward compatible with traditional audio configurations and legacy home entertainment equipment.<\/p>\n Academy Award\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0is the registered trademark of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.<\/p>\n ABOUT SONY PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT<\/u><\/strong> AFFIRM FILMS<\/u><\/strong>
\nRISEN<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0is the epic Biblical story of the Resurrection, as told through the eyes of a non-believer. Clavius (Joseph Fiennes), a powerful Roman military tribune, and his aide, Lucius (Tom Felton), are tasked with solving the mystery of what happened to Jesus (Cliff Curtis) in the weeks following the crucifixion, in order to disprove the rumors of a risen Messiah and prevent an uprising in Jerusalem.<\/p>\n\n
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