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==What is Visual Bible International ?==
 
==What is Visual Bible International ?==
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'''VisualBible.com'''s core product, The Visual Bible, is the only dramatization of the Bible using actual Scriptures taken word-for-word from the best-selling NIV translation. This unique presentation brings the Bible to life for both children and adults.
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Added James D. Beatty, chief operating officer, "VisualBible.com is now poised to expand and grow to reach Christians and non-Christians alike around the world. Our new president will develop an effective strategy to expand the market for The Visual Bible and provide the kind of leadership to our organization that fosters loyalty and inspires innovation among employees and strategic partners. Furthermore, he or she will have an inherent understanding of how best to market to consumers, both directly through strategic business partners and utilizing the Internet."
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Based in Addison, Texas, VisualBible.com brings to life stories from the Bible using well-known screen actors playing the roles of key Bible characters. Viewers see the stories come to life with stunning visuals and engaging characters. In the three years which The Visual Bible has been available, the company has sold over 450,000 copies of the first of two of its projects, the Gospel of Matthew and the Book of Acts. With sales in excess of $45 million, VisualBible.com intends to complete videos on all books of the Bible during the next three years. For additional information on The Visual Bible, visit its website at visual-bible.com <br>Source: [http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0EIN/is_2000_May_15/ai_62092715 FindArticles.com]
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"Our productions of the gospel of Matthew and the Book of Acts
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have sold over 600,000 copies.  Based upon the success of our
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initial productions, we intend to expanding our product line to
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include many of the other 64 books of the Bible. We have undertaken
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substantial production activities associated with the filming of the
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books of Mark, Luke and John.  However, we have not yet been able to
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conclude production financing to complete the production of the
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books of Mark, Luke and John.  In anticipation of our ability to
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complete the production financing, we utilized substantially all of
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our working capital to finance the production activities and, in
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addition, incurred substantial additional liabilities.  We are,
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therefore, in a seriously deficient cash position, and we have
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defaulted in the payment of certain of our obligations."
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"Our objective is to continue to recreate the numerous
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versions of the Bible in a visual format to supplement our existing
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VisualBible(TM) products, and to deliver the VisualBible(TM), along
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with the many complementary products and services created as
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adjuncts to the VisualBible(TM), to the world's population."
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"In addition to the IBS License Agreement, we have concluded
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license agreements with the American Bible Society for the rights to
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produce, distribute, market and sell, in visual format, its
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copyrighted Good News and Contemporary English Versions of the
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Bible, and with Broadman & Holman for the rights to produce,
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distribute, market and sell, in visual format, its copyrighted
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Holman Christian Standard Version of the Bible.  We are currently
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negotiating a similar agreement with Nelson Bibles, a division of
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Thomas Nelson Inc. for the rights to produce, distribute, market and
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sell, in visual format, its copyrighted New King James Version of
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the Bible.  As a result of these relationships, we hope to become
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the preeminent provider of video versions of the Bible throughout
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the world."
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"Subject to the availability of sufficient funds, we expect to recommence film production of the Book of Mark in Morocco, and thereafter, to continue filming of additional Books of the Bible.
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We expect to launch versions of the VisualBible(TM), along with other programs and products, focused toward children and young adults.
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We devoted substantial amounts of our resources toward the production and presentation to large audiences of a passion play. Due to financial considerations, we have ceased our production activities in this regard, and have refocused our energies on our core business of producing and promoting the VisualBible(TM) and our other proprietary products and services, as well as any of our complementary products and services added to our product line.
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We are continuing to explore the possibility of creating versions of the VisualBible(TM), from the Old Testament Books of the Bible."
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Source: [http://sec.edgar-online.com/2001/05/24/0001079382-01-500013/Section6.asp EDGAR Online, Inc.]
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" Much of the funding is coming from Trinity Capital, a merchant bank based in Toronto that was impressed by how well a one-time venture by Visual Bible did. Trinity became familiar with Visual Bible when it helped broker the deal with American Uranium. Heinzl wouldn't say how much capital Trinity -- which specializes in high-tech investments, including biotechnology companies -- was investing in the project.
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The success of the Gospel of Matthew video persuaded Trinity to pursue the project. Matthew sold 500,000 copies, mostly in Texas and Arizona, earning $50 million over three years.
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"That was the benchmark test that says the marketplace was ready to embrace the text of the Bible in a visual format," said Todd Heinzl, Visual Bible's vice president of investor relations.
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Visual Bible International is now preparing to film the Gospel Books of Mark, Luke, and John, as well as Genesis and Revelation. It hopes to launch the books of the Apostles in time for next Easter.
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Heinzl said part of the problem is having to choose from the texts of various versions of the Bible and determine which is the most authoritative. He said that if they could finish the project sooner, they would.
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Visual Bible International is also putting on what it anticipates will be the largest passion play ever performed when the show goes up at Toronto's Skydome sports stadium in December. The production will involve an 85-piece orchestra and a 2,000-voice choir.
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The company will further boost its profile with visits to a number of religious festivals across the United States, and it even sponsors a stock car that will race at the Pepsi 500 NASCAR competition in Michigan. " <br>Source: [http://www.wired.com/culture/lifestyle/news/2000/08/38133 wired.com]
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2/19/2001 <br>
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"The Visual Bible Inc. bought out failing American Uranium last August in a takeover designed to acquire the company's stock listing. The renamed company, Visual Bible International (VBI), is producing a movie version of the Bible book for book, word for word.
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Todd Heinzl, VBI's vice president of investor relations, told Christianity Today he thinks people are eager to see the story they have read so often come alive in a new way. The Visual Bible's The Gospel of Matthew has already sold 500,000 copies, earning $50 million in the past three years. VBI followed up that film with the release of The Book of Acts. If all 66 books of the Bible are released and priced similarly, buying the entire set will cost around $6,600.
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Now VBI is preparing to film the remaining Gospels—Mark, Luke, and John—as well as the books of Genesis and Revelation.
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Most of the funding for VBI's current projects comes from Trinity Capital, a Toronto bank that specializes in high-tech investments and some biotechnology enterprises.
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VBI also hopes to attract investor attention through unusual advertising projects like sponsoring a stock car in the Pepsi 500 NASCAR competition and staging a massive Passion Play in Toronto's Skydome.
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VBI's staff is optimistic. "We wouldn't be involved in such a costly venture if we didn't believe we were investing in something of eternal value," VBI's chairman and CEO, John Hamilton, told CT. "This is how we will engage the youth of tomorrow with God's Word."
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Source: [http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2001/february19/9.16.html ChristianityToday.com]
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==Contact Visual Bible International==
 
==Contact Visual Bible International==
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In the year 2000, Todd Heinzl was the vice president of investor relations for Visual Bible International.
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Maurice Colson was the Chairman, Chief Executive Officer Source: [http://www.telefilm.gc.ca/04/6511.asp?lang=en&f=10963 Telefilm Canada]
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For retail and other inquiries about the Ministry Edition of '''The Gospel of John''', please contact [mailto:lperron@visualbible.com Luc Perron]
 
For retail and other inquiries about the Ministry Edition of '''The Gospel of John''', please contact [mailto:lperron@visualbible.com Luc Perron]
  
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Visual Bible International has resided at a number of addresses. At this time ,we do not know which address they use.
  
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Nashville TN 37212 US
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Toronto, Ontario Canada
  
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Boca Raton, Florida
  
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Nashville TN USA
  
  
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Buy [http://www.christiancinema.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=41 The Gospel of Matthew] UPC/ISBN Number: 978096743972
  
  

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What is Visual Bible International ?

VisualBible.coms core product, The Visual Bible, is the only dramatization of the Bible using actual Scriptures taken word-for-word from the best-selling NIV translation. This unique presentation brings the Bible to life for both children and adults.

Added James D. Beatty, chief operating officer, "VisualBible.com is now poised to expand and grow to reach Christians and non-Christians alike around the world. Our new president will develop an effective strategy to expand the market for The Visual Bible and provide the kind of leadership to our organization that fosters loyalty and inspires innovation among employees and strategic partners. Furthermore, he or she will have an inherent understanding of how best to market to consumers, both directly through strategic business partners and utilizing the Internet."

Based in Addison, Texas, VisualBible.com brings to life stories from the Bible using well-known screen actors playing the roles of key Bible characters. Viewers see the stories come to life with stunning visuals and engaging characters. In the three years which The Visual Bible has been available, the company has sold over 450,000 copies of the first of two of its projects, the Gospel of Matthew and the Book of Acts. With sales in excess of $45 million, VisualBible.com intends to complete videos on all books of the Bible during the next three years. For additional information on The Visual Bible, visit its website at visual-bible.com
Source: FindArticles.com


"Our productions of the gospel of Matthew and the Book of Acts have sold over 600,000 copies. Based upon the success of our initial productions, we intend to expanding our product line to include many of the other 64 books of the Bible. We have undertaken substantial production activities associated with the filming of the books of Mark, Luke and John. However, we have not yet been able to conclude production financing to complete the production of the books of Mark, Luke and John. In anticipation of our ability to complete the production financing, we utilized substantially all of our working capital to finance the production activities and, in addition, incurred substantial additional liabilities. We are, therefore, in a seriously deficient cash position, and we have defaulted in the payment of certain of our obligations."

"Our objective is to continue to recreate the numerous versions of the Bible in a visual format to supplement our existing VisualBible(TM) products, and to deliver the VisualBible(TM), along with the many complementary products and services created as adjuncts to the VisualBible(TM), to the world's population."

"In addition to the IBS License Agreement, we have concluded license agreements with the American Bible Society for the rights to produce, distribute, market and sell, in visual format, its copyrighted Good News and Contemporary English Versions of the Bible, and with Broadman & Holman for the rights to produce, distribute, market and sell, in visual format, its copyrighted Holman Christian Standard Version of the Bible. We are currently negotiating a similar agreement with Nelson Bibles, a division of Thomas Nelson Inc. for the rights to produce, distribute, market and sell, in visual format, its copyrighted New King James Version of the Bible. As a result of these relationships, we hope to become the preeminent provider of video versions of the Bible throughout the world."


"Subject to the availability of sufficient funds, we expect to recommence film production of the Book of Mark in Morocco, and thereafter, to continue filming of additional Books of the Bible.

We expect to launch versions of the VisualBible(TM), along with other programs and products, focused toward children and young adults.

We devoted substantial amounts of our resources toward the production and presentation to large audiences of a passion play. Due to financial considerations, we have ceased our production activities in this regard, and have refocused our energies on our core business of producing and promoting the VisualBible(TM) and our other proprietary products and services, as well as any of our complementary products and services added to our product line.

We are continuing to explore the possibility of creating versions of the VisualBible(TM), from the Old Testament Books of the Bible." Source: EDGAR Online, Inc.


" Much of the funding is coming from Trinity Capital, a merchant bank based in Toronto that was impressed by how well a one-time venture by Visual Bible did. Trinity became familiar with Visual Bible when it helped broker the deal with American Uranium. Heinzl wouldn't say how much capital Trinity -- which specializes in high-tech investments, including biotechnology companies -- was investing in the project.

The success of the Gospel of Matthew video persuaded Trinity to pursue the project. Matthew sold 500,000 copies, mostly in Texas and Arizona, earning $50 million over three years.

"That was the benchmark test that says the marketplace was ready to embrace the text of the Bible in a visual format," said Todd Heinzl, Visual Bible's vice president of investor relations.

Visual Bible International is now preparing to film the Gospel Books of Mark, Luke, and John, as well as Genesis and Revelation. It hopes to launch the books of the Apostles in time for next Easter. 

Heinzl said part of the problem is having to choose from the texts of various versions of the Bible and determine which is the most authoritative. He said that if they could finish the project sooner, they would.

Visual Bible International is also putting on what it anticipates will be the largest passion play ever performed when the show goes up at Toronto's Skydome sports stadium in December. The production will involve an 85-piece orchestra and a 2,000-voice choir.

The company will further boost its profile with visits to a number of religious festivals across the United States, and it even sponsors a stock car that will race at the Pepsi 500 NASCAR competition in Michigan. "
Source: wired.com


2/19/2001
"The Visual Bible Inc. bought out failing American Uranium last August in a takeover designed to acquire the company's stock listing. The renamed company, Visual Bible International (VBI), is producing a movie version of the Bible book for book, word for word.

Todd Heinzl, VBI's vice president of investor relations, told Christianity Today he thinks people are eager to see the story they have read so often come alive in a new way. The Visual Bible's The Gospel of Matthew has already sold 500,000 copies, earning $50 million in the past three years. VBI followed up that film with the release of The Book of Acts. If all 66 books of the Bible are released and priced similarly, buying the entire set will cost around $6,600.

Now VBI is preparing to film the remaining Gospels—Mark, Luke, and John—as well as the books of Genesis and Revelation.

Most of the funding for VBI's current projects comes from Trinity Capital, a Toronto bank that specializes in high-tech investments and some biotechnology enterprises.

VBI also hopes to attract investor attention through unusual advertising projects like sponsoring a stock car in the Pepsi 500 NASCAR competition and staging a massive Passion Play in Toronto's Skydome.

VBI's staff is optimistic. "We wouldn't be involved in such a costly venture if we didn't believe we were investing in something of eternal value," VBI's chairman and CEO, John Hamilton, told CT. "This is how we will engage the youth of tomorrow with God's Word."

Source: ChristianityToday.com



Monday, July 3, 2000
Nashville-based VisualBible.com Inc. is launching a new marketplace on its web site (www.visualbible.com), where customers can purchase products online. It will also feature sections for potential investors, motivation and children. Source: Nashville Business Journal


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Production: The Gospel Of John

An epic in the spirit of THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST, this widely acclaimed motion picture is a meticulous recreation of the turbulent era of Jesus and the events that changed the course of history! Narrated by Golden Globe nominee Christopher Plummer (Best Supporting Actor, AMERICAN TRAGEDY, 2000), it's the bold and powerful story of Jesus as told by his disciple John. The best-loved but least understood of the gospels, John presents a uniquely human portrait of courage and passion encompassing Jesus' entire three-year ministry, the final years of his life. Intimate and reflective, THE GOSPEL OF JOHN offers an unparalleled opportunity to experience the incomparable life and times of Jesus Christ.

Directed By: Philip Saville

Written By: John Goldsmith

Theatrical Release Date(s): 2003
Studio: Buena Vista Home Entertainment

UPC: 786936281842



Contact Visual Bible International

In the year 2000, Todd Heinzl was the vice president of investor relations for Visual Bible International.

Maurice Colson was the Chairman, Chief Executive Officer Source: Telefilm Canada


For retail and other inquiries about the Ministry Edition of The Gospel of John, please contact Luc Perron

Visual Bible International has resided at a number of addresses. At this time ,we do not know which address they use.

Visual Bible International

Toronto, Ontario Canada

Boca Raton, Florida

Nashville TN USA


http://www.visualbible.com

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Buy The Gospel of Matthew UPC/ISBN Number: 978096743972


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