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The video primarily addresses the legal disputes between Angel Studios and The Chosen LLC, which have delayed the release of The Chosen Season 4. Key points include a breach of contract and dissolution intentions from The Chosen LLC, influenced possibly by Brad Pellow's move from Angel Studios to The Chosen. This has led to multiple lawsuits over control and monetization of the streaming platforms. SEC documents reveal that The Chosen's streaming rights are limited, emphasizing the need to stream on both The Chosen app and Angel app. The complexities of crowdfunding and the desire for broader distribution through avenues like Lionsgate add to the challenges. The discussion also touches on potential strategies like theatrical releases and upcoming plans for Season 5, with an overall hopeful outlook for a fair resolution.
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In this part of the video, Eli Hollingsworth discusses the legal conflicts between Angel Studios and The Chosen LLC that have led to the delay of The Chosen Season 4 streaming release. He points out that new information from an article in Newsweek reveals a breach of contract dispute, with The Chosen LLC intending to dissolve its agreement with Angel Studios due to this breach. There are allegations suggesting that Brad Pellow, who moved from Angel Studios to The Chosen, has been instrumental in encouraging The Chosen to split from Angel Studios. This has resulted in multiple lawsuits, including one from February 2023 and another from March 2022. The central issue appears to be control and monetization of the streaming platform, with Angel Studios wanting The Chosen to remain on their platform.
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In this part of the video, the discussion revolves around the ongoing legal arbitration between Angel Studios and The Chosen Inc., which could potentially take a significant amount of time to resolve. The Chosen has limited rights related to streaming, as stipulated by SEC documents, highlighting that it can stream on The Chosen app only if it also streams on the Angel app. This segment addresses the complexities of the crowdfunding method used by The Chosen and their desire to maintain control over their rights to expand distribution avenues like Lionsgate. Although the exact reasons behind the split from Angel Studios are unclear, it is noted that resolving these legal issues is a priority for both teams to ensure the show’s continuation and success. It is also suggested that the decision to release episodes in theaters might be a strategy to manage these legal challenges before resuming streaming.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the reasons behind the delayed streaming release of season 4, linked to ongoing legal issues within the chosen community. They reference an article from Newsweek that includes alleged details from SEC documents related to the lawsuit. The speaker expresses hope that the legal issues will be resolved fairly and soon, allowing everyone to move forward. Additionally, they mention the upcoming filming of season 5, encouraging viewers to stay tuned for more updates. The speaker remains optimistic, believing that honesty and justice will prevail in the end.