Visual Bible International
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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
"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."
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.
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. "
2/19/2001 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
Production: The Gospel Of JohnAn 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 UPC: 786936281842
Contact Visual Bible InternationalIn 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
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
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