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Kerusso named official licensed products partner for ‘Left Behind—The Movie’ Print Email
Written by Christine D. Johnson   
Tuesday, 24 June 2014 09:45 PM America/New_York

Kerusso-LeftBehindChristian apparel, jewelry and gifts supplier Kerusso has been named the official licensed products partner for Left Behind—The Movie, coming to theaters Oct. 3. The movie features an all-star cast, including Nicolas Cage, Chad Michael Murray, Cassi Thomson, Nicky Whelan and Jordin Sparks.

Left Behind is based on the New York Times best-selling novel by Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye. With more than 65 million copies sold, the Tyndale House-published titles comprise one of the best-selling fiction series of all time.

Kerusso, in partnership with Stoney Lake Entertainment (SLE), debuts three new T-shirts, two stainless-steel travel tumblers, an embroidered cap and silicone wristbands, each building on a theme of “Left Behind—The End Begins: Are you ready?”

“We’re very pleased to have Kerusso partnering with us to share the message of Left Behind,” said David Heimbecker, SLE’s vice president of marketing. “Stoney Lake Entertainment is committed to bringing big-budget faith-themed films to a wider audience.”

Kerusso founder and President Vic Kennett said the company is “excited for the book series to come to life on the big screen in a big-budget way, allowing millions to experience the message.”

From its founding, the Berryville, Arkansas-based gift supplier has been evangelism-oriented, so Left Behind fits in well with the company’s line of products.

“Designing products that embody the meaning of the movie is an honor because it aligns so well with our mission: Proclaiming the Good News to the World, through products about Jesus,” Kennett said.

View the movie trailer at leftbehindmovie.com.