'October Baby' DVD, Blu-ray Debuts No. 1 on SoundScan Video Chart

‘OCTOBER BABY’ DEBUTS AT NO. 1 ON SOUNDSCAN VIDEO CHART
DVD, Blu-ray Continues Remarkable Success of Hit Independent Film

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NASHVILLE – Sept. 25, 2012 – The OCTOBER BABY DVD and Blu-ray continued the winning ways of the surprise hit independent film by topping SoundScan’s Christian Video Chart rankings after its Sept. 11 launch. When it premiered in theaters in March, the film debuted at No. 8 at the box office and No. 3 in per screen average sales against big-budget competition such as THE HUNGER GAMES.

“The conversations that OCTOBER BABY started about the value of every life continue to resonate, and we’re so pleased about that,” Co-Director and Co-Writer Jon Erwin said. “OCTOBER BABY shows the power of a film to entertain and engage audiences.”

OCTOBER BABY topped $5.3 million at the box office, sparked debate in national media and touched audiences nationwide with its drama, humor and compelling message about the sanctity of life. The success of the DVD draws attention to the value-of-life discussion just in time for November’s National Adoption Month, and it follows a pattern of faith films doing well in the home entertainment market. For example, two well-known faith DVDs—COURAGEOUS, 2012 and FIREPROOF, 2009—remain in SoundScan’s top 20, long after their launch.

OCTOBER BABY is a production of Jon and Andrew Erwin and American Family Studios with Provident Films. Distribution in the Christian bookstore market is through Provident Distribution, while Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment distributes to all other domestic markets.

OCTOBER BABY stars John Schneider (Smallville, Dukes of Hazzard), Jasmine Guy (A Different World) and newcomers Jason Burkey, as Jason, and Rachel Hendrix, who plays Hannah. In the film as the curtain rises, Hannah hesitantly steps onto the stage for her theatrical debut in college. Yet before her first lines, she collapses. Countless medical tests all point to one underlying factor: Hannah’s difficult birth. This revelation is nothing compared to discovering that she was actually adopted . . . after a failed abortion attempt. Bewildered, angered and confused, Hannah embarks on a journey with Jason, her oldest friend. In the midst of her incredible journey to discover her hidden past and find hope for her unknown future, Hannah sees that life can be so much more than what you have planned.

The film shines light on the little-known subject of survivors of failed abortions and was inspired by the life of survivor Gianna Jesson. (See Gianna’s and other compelling stories at EveryLifeIsBeautiful.com.)

Special features on the OCTOBER BABY DVD and Blu-ray include:

Commentary by Jon and Andrew Erwin and the OCTOBER BABY family
October Bloopers
Deleted Scenes, featuring the characters Truman, Bmac and much more
Shari Rigby’s story—How OCTOBER BABY helped an actor in the film deal with events from her own past
Gianna Jessen: The Inspiration for OCTOBER BABY
Singing the Praises of OCTOBER BABY
Facebook Q&A with Rachel Hendrix and Jason Burkey
Every Life Is Beautiful Stories
Jon Erwin
Gianna Jessen
Andy Erwin
Mark Hall (Casting Crowns)
Pat Layton
Ken Bevel (COURAGEOUS)
Dan Atchison (OCTOBER BABY producer)
The Afters Life Is Beautiful music video
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OCTOBER BABY Synopsis
OCTOBER BABY Backgrounder
OCTOBER BABY Fact Sheet
OCTOBER BABY Bios
OCTOBER BABY Images
OCTOBER BABY Video/Audio
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About Provident Films ProvidentFilms.org
Provident Films, a division of Provident Music Group, develops, produces and markets faith-based films. Nashville-based Provident Music Group, a division of Sony Music Entertainment, has been one of the world’s leading Christian entertainment companies for more than three decades.
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‘OCTOBER BABY’—NOVEL VERSION OF SURPRISE HIT FILM—AVAILABLE NOW

Life-Affirming Story That Drew Film Critics’ Praise
Expanded in Book Form


WHAT: October Baby is the novelization of the faith-focused indie film that grabbed headlines and surprised industry pros in February when it opened at No. 8 in the nation against THE HUNGER GAMES, among others. Earning more than $5.3 million at the box office—a big mark for a small film—OCTOBER BABY appeared on page A-1 of the New York Times and on CNN’s “15 Most Impressive Box Office Performances for 2012.”

WHO: From New York Times best-selling author Eric Wilson (Fireproof and Facing the Giants novelizations) and the film’s co-writer Theresa Preston

WHEN: Available now. Publishing date Sept. 1, 2012.

WHY: October Baby tackles a hot-button subject with sensitivity, drama, romance and humor. Exploring the value of every life, the novel takes readers more deeply into characters’ lives and backstories.


SYNOPSIS: On the verge of a breakout performance that could catapult her acting career, college freshman Hannah collapses onstage. In the aftermath, she learns not only that she is adopted—a fact her parents never shared—but that her physical ailments are from her surviving an attempted abortion as an infant.

Devastated and compelled to know more, Hannah embarks on a Spring Break road trip with her oldest friend, Jason, and a mismatched set of friends and “frenemies.” Winding her way toward Mobile, Ala., the home of her birth mother, Hannah finally confronts her past . . . and almost derails her future.

Along the way, this young woman learns the value of every single life and the power of forgiveness.


Surprise debut for two exciting young creators—With October Baby the novel’s launch, first-time feature film directors and brothers Jon and Andy Erwin continue their storybook success. The brothers, well known as award-winning music video directors, made a splash with their first film debut, drawing praise and controversy. Jon Erwin co-wrote the screenplay with October Baby novel co-writer Theresa Preston.
Veteran and first-timer team up—Eric Wilson is no stranger to successful film novelizations. He hit the New York Times best-seller list with his adaptation of the No. 1 indie film of 2008, FIREPROOF. Theresa Preston was a bit of a stranger to professional writing. After her husband joined the Erwin brothers’ production company, she developed a passion for storytelling, co-wrote her first script with Jon Erwin, saw it become a surprise hit and now co-writes the novelization of October Baby.
PUBLISHER: B&H Publishing Group

To learn more, visit: BHPublishingGroup.com

‘OCTOBER BABY’ NOVEL—IN STORES SEPT. 1

CNN Ranks ‘October Baby’ Among ‘15 Most Impressive Box Office Performances’ for 2012

ASHVILLE – July 18, 2012 – OCTOBER BABY, a limited-release indie film, surprised moviegoers and critics alike when, against stiff competition, it opened this February at No. 8 at the box office. The film’s sensitive story about the value of life—wrapped in humor, romance and drama—earned it a spot among CNN’s 15 Most Impressive Box Office Performances for 2012.

Now, on Sept. 1 from B&H Publishing Group, comes the hit film’s novelization. Fans will be eager to know that October Baby the novel delves deeply into characters’ backgrounds, taking readers on an extended journey through their lives, and still packs the movie’s emotional punch and entertainment.

“In October Baby the novel fans and newcomers get the same charm, the same uplifting story, with a whole lot more,” B&H Acquisition Editor Julie Gwinn said. “The deeper journey with these characters moves closer to the tagline for both book and film: ‘Every Life Is Beautiful.’”

October Baby is written by New York Times best-selling author Eric Wilson and the film’s co-writer Theresa Preston. Wilson is well known to Christian fiction readers for his novelization of the hit films from the Kendrick brothers, Fireproof, Facing the Giants and Flywheel. He also writes original novels at the intersection of the spiritual and physical worlds. For first-time screenwriter Preston, October Baby extended her passion to create stories that move and inspire.

October Baby is the inspiring story of Hannah, a college student whose rising anxiety and sudden physical collapse uncover surprising news about her birth. Hannah learns from her parents that she was adopted, having survived a failed abortion attempt. Bewildered and angry, Hannah turns to her oldest friend, Jason. Encouraged by his adventurous spirit, she joins his friends on a road trip, now her journey to find her hidden past and hope for the future. Along the way, Hannah finds that every life is beautiful, and that life can be far more than anything we plan.

The film that inspired the book made it to CNN’s Impressive Box Office list alongside megahits such at THE AVENGERS and THE HUNGER GAMES. CNN said, “The film surprised analysts with an eighth-place finish in its debut weekend, after earning $1.7 million from 390 theaters. . . . what makes OCTOBER BABY’s run so impressive is that it reached that level with minimal media attention and no buzz in New York or Los Angeles, where many indies thrive.”

October Baby is a trade paperback book; it will be available at Christian retailers nationwide and online. Suggested list price is $15.99.

To learn more, visit: BHPublishingGroup.com