Disney told Factchequeado media that, before acquiring Fox – which originally had the rights to the production, – there was an agreement for the distribution of the film only in Latin America, and that later the director of “Sound of Freedom” bought the rights. They did not refer to the fact as a “rejection.”
Why did Disney not release Sound of Freedom movie?
"Sound of Freedom is saving lives." The film was initially picked up for distribution by Fox Latin America, but ended up in production limbo for nearly five years after Fox was acquired by Disney in 2019. Disney allegedly declined to release the film, but ultimately allowed the filmmakers to buy back the rights.
But when the Disney-Fox merger went ahead and the House of Mouse took over the rights, the media giant shelved the project. What ensued was an alleged battle for the filmmakers to set Sound of Freedom, well, free.
“The Sound Of Freedom may tell a very important story, however, the reason it's not being promoted is bc its from a small studio that doesn't have money for promo,” they explained. “The only movies that get promo are the ones who can afford to pay for it.
“Yes,” Caviezel responded. “Those are my brothers and sisters of SAG. I support them, but we are not a part of (the collective bargaining agreement with) AMPTP.
Why did it take so long for Sound of Freedom to be released?
There is no question that it was difficult to reach Sound of Freedom's success. After Disney bought 20th Century Fox, the company that was scheduled to release the film, there were problems. This purchase caused the movie to be placed on hold for a while until Angel Studios was able to secure distribution rights.
What celebrities are supporting the Sound of Freedom?
Stars who have recorded videos in support of the movie include Alejandro Sanz, Alex Sirvent, Carlos Ponce, Chuck Liddell, Dana White, Enrique Santos, Jen Spry, Jewel, Jorge Masvidal, Karolina Kurkova, Luis Fonsi, Maria Elena Salinas, Mel Gibson, Melky Jean, Pamela Silva, and Tony Robbins.
Were the brother and sister in Sound of Freedom real?
The film encapsulates Tim's relentless efforts to locate missing children and bring them to safety. We are happy to say that the people that Miguel and Rocío are based on were, in fact, rescued in real life and are safe and well today.
Consistency is something Disney strives to maintain in their Park experiences, and having not just one character but only one version of Mickey able to vocally and verbally communicate didn't fit that mold.
As popular as Back to the Future is, the film almost didn't happen. Zemeckis and company got told no right and left by every studio they encountered. Desperate, they went to Disney but were quickly rejected by a studio who was disgusted by the film's plot.
The film was released on July 4, 2023, by Angel Studios. It was a sleeper hit, becoming one of the most successful independent films in history. It has grossed $247 million against a $14.5 million budget. It received mixed-to-negative reviews from critics, while audience reception has been highly positive.
Sound of Freedom will be in theaters as long as there is demand. The duration of its stay in theaters may vary based on theaters, but it's guaranteed to run until at least July 13th. Its extension and potential expansion to more theaters will rely on weekly ticket sales.
Did Mel Gibson have anything to do with the movie Sound of Freedom?
Schaffer puts Sound of Freedom in brackets after Gibson's name in the tweets, which suggests he was involved in the film in some way. However, the actor has only been seen promoting the movie on social media, but otherwise, is not believed to be involved.
Angel Studios, the distributor behind Alejandro Monteverde's summer surprise hit, Sound of Freedom, is exclaiming that they've paid back their 6,678 P&A investors 120% of their original investment in the Jim Caviezel movie.
June 2023 — Tim Ballard stepped down as CEO of O.U.R., leaving the organization entirely, according to VICE News. The organization did not initially announce his departure and did not confirm it until the allegations began to surface. Many claim he was pressured to resign due to the sexual abuse allegations.
As he enjoys his latest and unforeseen triumph, Caviezel hopes that a long-awaited project — a sequel to The Passion of the Christ — will be helmed once again by his friend Mel Gibson.
Caviezel is a devout Catholic. In a 2017 interview, Caviezel talked about the importance of his Catholic faith, the lasting impact that The Passion of the Christ has had on his life, and his special devotion to the Virgin Mary.
Sound of Freedom is based on a true story — but it's not a documentary. It's about Tim Ballard (played by Jim Caviezel, 54, who played Jesus in Mel Gibson's The Passion of the Christ).
In addition to the approximately $184 million that Sound of Freedom has earned at the domestic box office, the film has earned approximately $47 million at the international box office, for a current worldwide box office total of approximately $231 million.
Sound of Freedom DVD and Blu-ray release date was set for November 14, 2023 and available on Digital HD from Amazon Video and iTunes on November 3, 2023.
