Kanye West’s “Jesus Is King” scored just $862,000 in its opening weekend on 372 IMAX screens nationwide, for a less-than-divine per-screen average of $2,317.
On the one hand, that’s far below how other specialty films have performed this weekend. The critically acclaimed Palme D’Or winner “Parasite,” for example, was grossed $1.8 million this weekend from 129 screens, for a $14,170 per screen average. Taika Waititi’s “Jojo Rabbit” also outperformed “Jesus Is King,” with $1 million from 55 screens.
But there’s an important caveat: While “Parasite” and “Jojo Rabbit” got a full share of screenings at the theaters playing them this weekend, “Jesus Is King” had more limited showtimes. That’s because IMAX, which has deals with all major studios, is currently devoting most of its screens to Disney’s “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil” and other blockbusters. Screenings of “Jesus Is King” were inserted in between showings of feature-length blockbusters, minimizing how much it could gross.
On the one hand, that’s far below how other specialty films have performed this weekend. The critically acclaimed Palme D’Or winner “Parasite,” for example, was grossed $1.8 million this weekend from 129 screens, for a $14,170 per screen average. Taika Waititi’s “Jojo Rabbit” also outperformed “Jesus Is King,” with $1 million from 55 screens.
But there’s an important caveat: While “Parasite” and “Jojo Rabbit” got a full share of screenings at the theaters playing them this weekend, “Jesus Is King” had more limited showtimes. That’s because IMAX, which has deals with all major studios, is currently devoting most of its screens to Disney’s “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil” and other blockbusters. Screenings of “Jesus Is King” were inserted in between showings of feature-length blockbusters, minimizing how much it could gross.
- 10/27/2019
- by Jeremy Fuster
- The Wrap
On the heels of Monday’s announcement that Kanye West’s delayed “Jesus Is King” album will be released on Friday along with a companion IMAX film, the rapper will preview both projects at the Forum in Los Angeles on Wednesday, it was announced this morning.
Tickets for the “Jesus Is King Album & Film Experience” will be free to the public on a first come, first served basis on Wednesday morning at 10am Pdt via Ticketmaster. Judging by past listening and screening sessions in recent weeks, tickets will be snapped up within minutes.
“Kanye will premiere both the album and the film on Wednesday, October 23rd at a special listening and screening at the Forum in Los Angeles,” the announcement reads, adding “’Jesus Is King’ follows 2018’s ‘Ye’ – Kanye’s eighth consecutive #1 album – which tied the record for most consecutive #1 albums in chart history.” While the use of the word “premiere” is curious,...
Tickets for the “Jesus Is King Album & Film Experience” will be free to the public on a first come, first served basis on Wednesday morning at 10am Pdt via Ticketmaster. Judging by past listening and screening sessions in recent weeks, tickets will be snapped up within minutes.
“Kanye will premiere both the album and the film on Wednesday, October 23rd at a special listening and screening at the Forum in Los Angeles,” the announcement reads, adding “’Jesus Is King’ follows 2018’s ‘Ye’ – Kanye’s eighth consecutive #1 album – which tied the record for most consecutive #1 albums in chart history.” While the use of the word “premiere” is curious,...
- 10/22/2019
- by Jem Aswad
- Variety Film + TV
After a handful of delays, Kanye West will release his new album, Jesus Is King, this Friday, October 25th.
West tweeted the release date early Monday morning alongside a photo of Jesus Is King pressed on blue vinyl. The album’s arrival will coincide with the release of West’s accompanying film, also titled Jesus Is King, which will premiere in IMAX theaters on the 25th.
“Jesus Is King”
Oct 25th pic.twitter.com/Ug4ghlQYk7
— ye (@kanyewest) October 21, 2019
West first teased Jesus Is King at the end of August.
West tweeted the release date early Monday morning alongside a photo of Jesus Is King pressed on blue vinyl. The album’s arrival will coincide with the release of West’s accompanying film, also titled Jesus Is King, which will premiere in IMAX theaters on the 25th.
“Jesus Is King”
Oct 25th pic.twitter.com/Ug4ghlQYk7
— ye (@kanyewest) October 21, 2019
West first teased Jesus Is King at the end of August.
- 10/21/2019
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
Yeezus himself has found a renewed spirituality. At the start of the year, Kanye West kicked off his weekly Sunday Service aka a “pop-up church experience” leading to what will be his ninth studio album, Jesus Is King. With the album now officially coming this Friday, it’s also paired with an IMAX film of the same name.
Shot in the Roden Crater, artist James Turrell’s installation in Arizona’s Painted Desert, the concert film is directed by Nick Knight and was filmed in the summer of 2019. “This one-of-a-kind experience features songs arranged by West in the gospel tradition along with new music from his forthcoming album Jesus is King,” says IMAX in a statement,” all presented in the immersive sound and stunning clarity of The IMAX Experience®.”
Ahead of the premiere this week, the first trailer (featuring a gospel version of “Say You Will”) and a behind-the-scenes look have arrived,...
Shot in the Roden Crater, artist James Turrell’s installation in Arizona’s Painted Desert, the concert film is directed by Nick Knight and was filmed in the summer of 2019. “This one-of-a-kind experience features songs arranged by West in the gospel tradition along with new music from his forthcoming album Jesus is King,” says IMAX in a statement,” all presented in the immersive sound and stunning clarity of The IMAX Experience®.”
Ahead of the premiere this week, the first trailer (featuring a gospel version of “Say You Will”) and a behind-the-scenes look have arrived,...
- 10/20/2019
- by Jordan Raup
- The Film Stage
Less than a week before its IMAX release, Kanye West has offered a behind-the-scenes look at his upcoming film Jesus Is King, the cinematic accompaniment to the rapper’s still-postponed new album.
Like the film’s previous trailer, the preview opens with same scripture from Mark 1:15 before showing West and his crew setting up the camera outside the Rodan Crater, artist James Turrell’s never-before-seen installation in Arizona’s Painted Desert where much of the Nick Knight-directed Jesus Is King was filmed.
“We’re here to spread the gospel.
Like the film’s previous trailer, the preview opens with same scripture from Mark 1:15 before showing West and his crew setting up the camera outside the Rodan Crater, artist James Turrell’s never-before-seen installation in Arizona’s Painted Desert where much of the Nick Knight-directed Jesus Is King was filmed.
“We’re here to spread the gospel.
- 10/19/2019
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
The joyful noise of Kanye West’s Sunday Service is coming to IMAX later this month, showcasing the combination religious revival and hip-hop show.
The film will run at IMAX outlets for one week starting Oct. 25, then expand to additional markets on Nov. 8. Tickets are now on sale at JesusIsKing.IMAX.com
Filmed this summer, West’s Sunday Service is set in Roden Crater, artist James Turrell’s never-before-seen installation in Arizona’s Painted Desert. Additional photography was shot on West’s ranch outside Cody, Wyoming.
The service features 13 songs arranged by West in the gospel tradition and performed by the Sunday Service choir, as well as new music from his forthcoming album of the same name.
West has previewed the film throughout October during pop-up screenings held in Detroit, Chicago, New York, and Washington, D.C. Additional preview screenings will be held in select locations on the evening of...
The film will run at IMAX outlets for one week starting Oct. 25, then expand to additional markets on Nov. 8. Tickets are now on sale at JesusIsKing.IMAX.com
Filmed this summer, West’s Sunday Service is set in Roden Crater, artist James Turrell’s never-before-seen installation in Arizona’s Painted Desert. Additional photography was shot on West’s ranch outside Cody, Wyoming.
The service features 13 songs arranged by West in the gospel tradition and performed by the Sunday Service choir, as well as new music from his forthcoming album of the same name.
West has previewed the film throughout October during pop-up screenings held in Detroit, Chicago, New York, and Washington, D.C. Additional preview screenings will be held in select locations on the evening of...
- 10/19/2019
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
In a trailer for Kanye West's Jesus Is King, which dropped Saturday, the rapper states, "We're here to spread the gospel. I'm not here for your entertainment."
Following a passage from the Bible (Mark 1:15), West states in a voiceover, "I'm an evangelist, so my music, my films, every conversation, every room I go in, we're here to save souls, save you from eternal damnation."
Directed by Nick Knight, the film features West's ongoing Sunday Service series that takes place in Roden Crater, an Arizona-based art installation by light and space ...
Following a passage from the Bible (Mark 1:15), West states in a voiceover, "I'm an evangelist, so my music, my films, every conversation, every room I go in, we're here to save souls, save you from eternal damnation."
Directed by Nick Knight, the film features West's ongoing Sunday Service series that takes place in Roden Crater, an Arizona-based art installation by light and space ...
- 10/19/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
The moment we've all been waiting for has finally arrived! Kanye West has released the trailer for his highly anticipated movie Jesus Is King. The star has kept this project on a very tight leash only releasing small details about it at a time. With the latest trailer, he didn't give the world much, but at least it's something to hold onto. The film will be released in theaters on Oct. 25, with tickets already being sold. To add to the allusiveness of the project, it's an exclusive one-week IMAX limited engagement. In other words, those tickets are going to go fast! This movie is going to be a religious experience of sorts. The film features 13 gospel style songs arranged by...
- 10/17/2019
- E! Online
Although the release of Kanye West’s Jesus Is King has been indefinitely postponed, the IMAX film associated with the new album will proceed as scheduled on October 25th.
A new minute-long trailer, soundtracked by a gospel choir, offers a glimpse into the Rodan Crater, artist James Turrell’s never-before-seen installation in Arizona’s Painted Desert where much of the Nick Knight-directed Jesus Is King was filmed. Additional photography for the documentary was shot on the rapper’s ranch outside Cody, Wyoming.
The teaser also quotes the Bible verse...
A new minute-long trailer, soundtracked by a gospel choir, offers a glimpse into the Rodan Crater, artist James Turrell’s never-before-seen installation in Arizona’s Painted Desert where much of the Nick Knight-directed Jesus Is King was filmed. Additional photography for the documentary was shot on the rapper’s ranch outside Cody, Wyoming.
The teaser also quotes the Bible verse...
- 10/17/2019
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Rapper Kanye West has confirmed that he has converted to Christianity.
The 42-year-old rapper shared the news on Saturday night when he made a surprise appearance at Howard University in Washington D.C. and held a listening party of his new album, "Jesus Is King", reports "dailymail.co.uk".
Also Read:?Kim Kardashian shares West's personal message on TV
During the listening party, in a video obtained by "TMZ", West confirmed that he is officially a Christian now.
The video begins with West discussing a line in a Jay-Z song, where he said, "forced into sports or entertainment".
"Excuse me if I mispronounce anything. I am a recent convert. It means I recently got saved within this year," he added.
West has been holding his Sunday Service worship services since the beginning of this year, though he didn't confirm his conversion until now.
The video from the listening party also...
The 42-year-old rapper shared the news on Saturday night when he made a surprise appearance at Howard University in Washington D.C. and held a listening party of his new album, "Jesus Is King", reports "dailymail.co.uk".
Also Read:?Kim Kardashian shares West's personal message on TV
During the listening party, in a video obtained by "TMZ", West confirmed that he is officially a Christian now.
The video begins with West discussing a line in a Jay-Z song, where he said, "forced into sports or entertainment".
"Excuse me if I mispronounce anything. I am a recent convert. It means I recently got saved within this year," he added.
West has been holding his Sunday Service worship services since the beginning of this year, though he didn't confirm his conversion until now.
The video from the listening party also...
- 10/14/2019
- GlamSham
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