Hot Film - LINSANITY - Launches DVD Jan. 7, Preorders Dec. 12

‘LINSANITY’ LAUNCHES DVD SALES JAN. 7; TRUE STORY OF FAITH BEHIND BASKETBALL PHENOM JEREMY LIN’S NBA RISE

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NASHVILLE – Nov. 25, 2013 – LINSANITY—NBA breakout star Jeremy Lin’s amazing, true story of faith, family and overcoming—debuts on DVD Jan. 7, 2014. The surprise hit of the Sundance Film Festival and a popular theatrical release this fall, the LINSANITY DVD launches pre-orders Dec. 12.

Directed by Evan Jackson Leong and narrated by Hawaii Five-O’s Daniel Dae Kim, LINSANITY follows an undersized California kid—a child of Taiwanese immigrants—who loved hoops fiercely and refused to give up. It also shows the faith and family that sustained and guided a young Asian-American through physical and societal obstacles and past heartbreaking setbacks.

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Director Evan Jackson Leong—A sixth-generation Chinese immigrant, Leong was following Jeremy Lin, and filming his story, long before the Linsanity phenomenon broke.

LINSANITY earned a “fresh rating” from Rotten Tomatoes and critics’ praise:

"One of the most crowd-pleasing documentaries to play the festival this year." Los Angeles Times
"A sports doc with abundant heart persuasively chronicles the emergence of a global phenomenon." The Hollywood Reporter
"Jeremy Lin conquered Harvard, the NBA and Sundance." MTV
And the faith community embraced the film:
“This movie is a must see!”
Jeff Martin
Executive Vice President, Fellowship of Christian Athletes

"I love Jeremy Lin . . . Being a professional basketball player is what he DOES not who he IS. This documentary shows that in a profound way. It's proof that although your circumstances change, your character remains.”
Pastor Carl Lentz , Hillsong NYC

"Fun, inspiring and entertaining."
Francis Chan, Best-selling author of Crazy Love, Forgotten God and Erasing Hell

"Inspiring! Filled with great lessons about trusting in God and pursuing God’s will with passion."
Ted Baehr, Movieguide®

DVD DETAILS
RELEASE DATE: Jan. 7, 2014
PREORDERS BEGIN: Dec. 12, 2013
RUN TIME: Approximately 88 minutes
MPAA RATING: PG
DOVE RATING:
Family-Approved Recommended for ages 12 and over
SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE:
$20.99
LANGUAGES:
English with Mandarin Chinese subtitles
DISTRIBUTION: Ketchup Entertainment and ARC Entertainment

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NEW 'LINSANITY' FILM A SLAM DUNK; ADDS THEATERS FOR SECOND WEEK

Faith-Fueled Underdog Story Ranks 2nd in Per-Screen Average

LOS ANGELES – Oct. 9, 2013 – Scoring second place in per-screen average at the national box office—topping $11,000 per screen—this weekend LINSANITY, the story of Jeremy Lin, the Asian-American NBA star’s life and faith, races into new screens.

“LINSANITY captures the passion, hard work and faith that define Jeremy’s life story,” said Gareth West, CEO of Ketchup Entertainment. “We’re thrilled audiences and critics are embracing it.”

Rotten Tomatoes gave LINSANITY a “fresh” rating with critics saying:

“An example of long-term documentary filmmaking paying off in ways few could have anticipated, LINSANITY energetically recounts Jeremy Lin’s astonishing rise to NBA stardom.”
Variety

“You may have watched Lin's rise to national prominence the first time, but it's still easy to get caught up in the moment.”
San Francisco Chronicle

“The events leading to this media-fueled frenzy and the genial, low-key underdog at its epicenter are given a peppy workout by director Evan Jackson Leong in the enjoyable documentary."
Los Angeles Times

Directed by Evan Jackson Leong and narrated by Hawaii Five-O’s Daniel Dae Kim, LINSANITY follows an undersized California kid—a child of Taiwanese immigrants—who loved hoops fiercely and refused to give up. It also shows the faith and family that sustained and guided a young Asian-American through physical and societal obstacles and past heartbreaking setbacks.

Director Evan Jackson Leong—A sixth-generation Chinese immigrant, Evan Jackson Leong was following Jeremy Lin, and filming his story, long before the Linsanity phenomenon broke.
Producers Christopher C. Chen, Allen Lu and Brian Yang

WHAT OTHERS SAY:

"It was fun, inspiring and entertaining."
Francis Chan
Best-selling author of Crazy Love, Forgotten God and Erasing Hell

"Inspiring! Filled with great lessons about trusting in God and pursuing God’s will with passion."
Ted Baehr
Ted Baehr's Movieguide®

“I loved LINSANITY . . . Don't miss it!”
Chris Seay
Lead Pastor, Ecclesia Houston
In Theaters October 11*

MARKET - CITY - THEATER
New York - Manhattan - AMC Village 7
New York - Queens - Main Street Cinemas
New York - Bronx - Soundview Cinemas
Los Angeles - Monterey Park, Calif. - AMC Atlantic Times Square 14
Los Angeles - Santa Ana, Calif. - Regency South Coast Village 3
Chicago - Chicago - Logan Theater
Chicago - South Barrington - AMC South Barrington 30
Washington, D.C. - Alexandria, Va. - AMC Hoffman Center 22
Washington, D.C. - Gaithersburg, Md. - AMC Rio 18
Boston - Boston - AMC Loews Boston Common 19
San Francisco - San Francisco - Sundance Kabuki
San Francisco - Cupertino, Calif. - Bluelight Cinema 5
Houston - Houston - AMC Studio 30
San Diego - Camino Del Rio, Calif. - AMC Mission Valley 20
Seattle - Lynnwood, Wash. - AMC Alderwood 16
Seattle - Seattle - AMC Pacific Place 11
Seattle - Seattle - Sundance Cinemas Seattle
Honolulu - Aiea, Hawaii - Cons Pearlridge West 16
* Check local listings for possible theater changes.

VIDEO ON DEMAND

LINSANITY is available through VOD on Comcast, Time Warner Cable, Verizon, DirecTV, Dish, Cox Cable, Bright House and Charter.

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LINSANITY—from Ketchup Entertainment, 408 Films and Arowana Films in association with ENDGAME Entertainment and Defy Agency.

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'LINSANITY THE MOVIE'--OCT. 4

JEREMY LIN'S FAITH-FUELED HOOP DREAMS IN THEATERS AND ON VOD
'Jeremy Lin conquered Harvard, the NBA and Sundance.' MTVe

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LOS ANGELES – Sept. 16, 2013 – Basketball phenom Jeremy Lin’s history-making, record-breaking, breathtaking NBA ascendancy is just as remarkable for its backstory of setbacks and personal faith. And that’s what comes to life—in theaters and on VOD—with the Oct. 4 debut of LINSANITY, a film for anyone who ever rooted for the underdog.

From Director Evan Jackson Leong and narrated by Daniel Dae Kim (Hawaii Five-O, Lost), LINSANITY follows an undersized California kid—a child of Taiwanese immigrants—who loved hoops fiercely and refused to give up. It’s also the story of the faith and family that sustained and guided him through physical and societal obstacles, and past heartbreaking setbacks.

“If I learn a lot, if I grow a lot through tough times, that’s part of His perfect plan,” Lin says.

LINK TO OFFICIAL TRAILER

More to the Jeremy Lin Story Than You May Know

Lin was a benchwarmer about to be released by the 2012 New York Knicks—the third team to cut him in two months—when a chance to play propelled him into national headlines and sudden status as an NBA starter and team leader.

But it was just the latest Hollywood-worthy hurdle cleared by the first-ever Asian-American NBA star.

As a high school player in California Lin experienced racial ridicule but led his team to a state title, defeating an “unbeatable” opponent.
Big college programs showed no interest, so Lin attended Harvard with no scholarship, where the basketball coach built his program around Lin.
With no NBA draft, Lin became a free agent, twice signing and getting cut before the Knicks gave him a last chance.
Known for outworking anyone on the court, Jeremy despaired of ever seeing his true chance in the NBA. What kept him going? Faith in God, he says—and it’s a topic he far prefers over the “Linsanity” mania.

Showing the important roles of parents, brothers, pastor and friends, LINSANITY inspires viewers with a young man’s journey—and faith story—through the highs and lows of a life that stands ready to affect many more lives, worldwide, for great good.

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The Film Was an Underdog, Too

Echoing its subject’s surprising success, the film LINSANITY has its own underdog story:

From 12,000 entries, it was one of 119 “Official Selections” of the Sundance Film Festival where it earned an opening-night standing ovation.
A crowd-funded project, it topped its $125,000 Kickstarter goal.
A Sundance favorite with the media:
"One of the most crowd-pleasing documentaries to play the festival this year." Los Angeles Times
"A sports doc with abundant heart persuasively chronicles the emergence of a global phenomenon." The Hollywood Reporter
"Jeremy Lin conquered Harvard, the NBA and Sundance." MTV
In Theaters October 4

MARKET CITY THEATER

New York Manhattan AMC Village 7

Los Angeles Monterey Park, Calif. AMC Atlantic Times Square 14

San Francisco San Francisco Sundance Kabuki Cinema

San Francisco Cupertino, Calif. Bluelight Cinema 5

Houston Houston AMC Studio 30 and Sundance Cinemas

Washington, D.C. Gaithersburg, Md. AMC Rio 18

Chicago Chicago AMC River East 21

San Diego Camino Del Rio, Calif. AMC Mission Valley 20

In Theaters October 11

Seattle Lynnwood, Wash. AMC Alderwood 16

Video On Demand

LINSANITY will also release on VOD on Oct. 4, on VOD platforms including Comcast, Time Warner Cable, Verizon, DirecTV, Dish, Cox Cable, Bright House and Charter.

LINSANITY—from Ketchup Entertainment, 408 Films and Arowana Films in association with ENDGAME Entertainment and Defy Agency.

To learn more, visit: LinsanitytheMovie.com