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Forbes
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
‘The Chosen' Season 5 Release Schedule—When Do New Episodes Drop On Prime?
The Chosen- The Last Supper Courtesy of The Chosen The first two episodes of The Chosen Season 5 are now streaming on Prime Video after debuting in theaters. If you're ready to watch the rest of the season, the rollout is a bit trickier than it is for other shows on the platform. Keep reading to see the full The Chosen: The Last Supper release schedule. Officially titled The Chosen: The Last Supper, the fifth season depicts the events of Holy Week – the period leading up to Jesus' crucifixion, during which the Sanhedrin and the High Priest plot to hand Him over to the Romans for execution. The season will highlight pivotal moments, including the Last Supper (Jesus' final meal with His disciples) and the Garden of Gethsemane, where He is betrayed and then arrested. 'The table is set. The people of Israel welcome Jesus as king while his disciples anticipate his crowning. But—instead of confronting Rome—he turns the tables on the Jewish religious festival,' the synopsis reads. 'Their power threatened, the country's religious and political leaders will go to any length to ensure this Passover meal is Jesus' last.' Jonathan Roumie reprises his role as Jesus Christ in Season 5 of The Chosen. He's joined by the full main cast from Season 4, including Shahar Isaac as Simon Peter, Elizabeth Tabish as Mary Magdalene, Paras Patel as Matthew, Noah James as Andrew, George H. Xanthis as John and Abe Bueno-Jallad as Big James. When I visited the set last July, Roumie shared his excitement about one of the season's most impactful moments: the scene in which Jesus enters the temple marketplace and flips over the tables of the buyers, sellers, and money changers. 'The marketplaces are just completely upended,' he said. 'It will be a wonderfully chaotic scene, and I can't wait for people to see it." Here's everything to know about watching The Chosen: The Last Supper, including the episode count, Prime Video release schedule and how to watch for free. The Chosen: The Last Supper Courtesy of The Chosen New episodes of The Chosen: The Last Supper will drop on Prime Video in three parts throughout the month of June. Check out the full release schedule for U.S. audiences below: If you're located outside the United States, new episodes of The Chosen Season 5 won't be available on Prime Video until July. This includes regions such as Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Sub-Saharan Africa, the UK, and Latin America. Here's when international audiences can tune in: The Chosen Season 5 Episode 5 Courtesy of The Chosen There are a total of eight episodes in the fifth season of The Chosen – the same number as in previous seasons. All eight episodes take place during Holy Week, the final week leading up to Jesus's crucifixion. The Chosen Season 5, Episode 5 Courtesy of The Chosen The Chosen: The Last Supper is now streaming on Prime Video. To watch the series, you'll need an Amazon Prime membership, which costs $14.99 per month or $139 per year. Alternatively, you can subscribe to Prime Video as a standalone service for $8.99 per month. Students can receive a discounted rate of $7.49 per month or $69 per year. Amazon is also offering a 30-day free trial of Prime, allowing you to stream episodes of The Chosen Season 5 for free. Courtesy of The Chosen Courtesy of The Chosen Select episodes of The Chosen: The Last Supper are being released via YouTube livestream ahead of their Prime Video debut. Here's what creator Dallas Jenkins has announced so far: Additionally, The Chosen: The Last Supper will be available to watch for free on The Chosen App starting September 13, 2025 – 90 days after its streaming debut on Prime Video, according to Jenkins. Watch the official trailer for The Chosen: The Last Supper below.
Forbes
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
How To Watch ‘The Chosen' Season 5: Prime Video And Livestream Streaming Schedule
"The Chosen" Season 5, Episode 5 After debuting in theaters in multiple parts this spring, the anticipated fifth season of The Chosen is finally making its streaming debut. Over the coming weeks and months, there are several ways to watch The Chosen season five, including on Prime Video, via livestream and on The Chosen app. Titled The Chosen: The Last Supper, the fifth chapter of the faith-based series focuses on Holy Week leading up to the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The fourth season concluded with Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead – a miracle that prompted the Sanhedrin and the High Priest to plot against Jesus and hand him over to the Romans for execution. 'The table is set. The people of Israel welcome Jesus as king while his disciples anticipate his crowning. But—instead of confronting Rome—he turns the tables on the Jewish religious festival,' the official synopsis reads. 'Their power threatened, the country's religious and political leaders will go to any length to ensure this Passover meal is Jesus' last.' On Sunday, June 8, fans were treated to a free early viewing of season five, episode one via livestream, ahead of its debut on Prime Video the following week. The premiere episode will only be available to watch for 72 hours. After that, viewers will have to wait for Episode 2 to stream on Prime Video. Episode three will then be available via livestream in mid June, creator Dallas Jenkins revealed on June 9. 'Truth is, Amazon agreed to debut Episode 1 one week earlier, free to the whole world—and Dallas wanted you here. You joined him and some cast for a special early Season Premiere livestream from…well, that was a surprise,' the description for Episode 1's livestream reads. So, how long will you have to wait to watch the rest of the season – and which episodes are available on Prime Video versus livestream? Here's everything you need to know about streaming The Chosen: The Last Supper online (so far). "The Chosen" Season 5, Episode 5 Season five of The Chosen will begin streaming on Prime Video in the U.S. starting Sunday, June 15, and will roll out over a three-week span. Episodes 1 and 2 will be available on June 15, followed by Episodes 3 through 5 on June 22. The final three episodes will drop on June 29. For viewers outside the U.S., there's a slightly longer wait to watch the new episodes on Prime Video. The Chosen Season 5 will also be released in three parts across select international markets on a non-exclusive basis starting in July. These regions include Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Sub-Saharan Africa, the UK, and Latin America. "The Chosen" Season 5 During the global livestream on June 8, Jenkins announced that select episodes of The Chosen will be released via livestream before debuting on Prime Video. Here's what's been revealed so far. "The Chosen" Season 5 The Chosen: The Last Supper will be available to watch for free on The Chosen App on Sept. 13, 2025, which is 90 days after its debut on Prime Video, according to Jenkins. Stay tuned for more updates. Watch the official trailer for The Chosen: The Last Supper below.
Straits Times
06-06-2025
- Politics
- Straits Times
Catholicism shrinks in Brazil as evangelical faith surges
FILE PHOTO: Hooded Catholic faithful participate in the Torch Procession, known as Fogareu, during the Holy Week in Goias, State of Goias, Brazil April 17, 2025. REUTERS/Adriano Machado/File Photo FILE PHOTO: Renascer Praise performs as Evangelicals take part in the \"March for Jesus\", considered to be the biggest event of the Evangelical Church, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil May 24, 2025. REUTERS/Lucas Landau/File Photo FILE PHOTO: Hooded Catholic faithful walk in the Torch Procession, known as Fogareu, during the Holy Week in Goias, State of Goias, Brazil April 16, 2025. REUTERS/Adriano Machado/File Photo RIO DE JANEIRO - Brazil, the world's largest Roman Catholic country, saw its Catholic population decline further in 2022 while evangelical Christians and those with no religion continued to rise, census data released on Friday by statistics agency IBGE showed. The census indicated that Brazil had 100.2 million Roman Catholics in 2022, accounting for 56.7% of the population, down from 65.1% or 105.4 million recorded in the 2010 census. Meanwhile, the share of evangelical Christians rose to 26.9% last year, up from 21.6% in 2010, adding 12 million followers to reach 47.4 million — the highest figure on record. The numbers may spell trouble to Brazil's leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, whose Workers Party has historically struggled to gain ground among evangelicals. A recent Quaest poll showed that while 45% of Catholics approved of the Lula administration, only 30% of evangelicals did. The share of Catholics in Brazil has been dropping since the beginning of official records in 1872, when residents could only opt between Catholic or non-Catholic, said Maria Goreth Santos, an analyst of IBGE. Enslaved people, who made up a huge share of Brazil's population at the time, were all counted as Catholics, regardless of their wishes, she added. Still, Catholicism remains the country's most popular religion – though the Vatican's dominance varies in different regions, with fewer Catholics in the Amazon region, and more in the Northeast. The new census data also revealed that the number of Brazilians who declare to have no religion rose to 9.3% from 7.9%, totaling 16.4 million people. Afro-Brazilian religions, such as Umbanda and Candomble, also gained ground, with the number of followers increasing from to 1% from 0.3%. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
ARCO Q1 Earnings Call: Flat Sales and Margin Pressure Amid Challenging Consumer Environment
Fast-food chain Arcos Dorados (NYSE:ARCO) fell short of the market's revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, with sales flat year on year at $1.08 billion. Its GAAP profit of $0.07 per share decreased from $0.14 in the same quarter last year. Is now the time to buy ARCO? Find out in our full research report (it's free). Revenue: $1.08 billion (flat year on year) Adjusted Operating Income: $45.15 million vs analyst estimates of $52.01 million (4.2% margin, 13.2% miss) Adjusted EBITDA Margin: 8.5% Locations: 2,439 at quarter end, up from 2,381 in the same quarter last year Same-Store Sales rose 5.6% year on year (38.6% in the same quarter last year) Market Capitalization: $1.55 billion Management attributed Arcos Dorados' flat sales in Q1 to a combination of external and internal factors, including lower guest volumes across the quick-service restaurant industry, unfavorable calendar effects from Leap Day and Holy Week, and currency depreciation in key markets. CEO Marcelo Rabach noted that digital and loyalty channels remained resilient, with almost 60% of sales coming through digital platforms and a growing base of nearly 19 million monthly app users. While off-premise channels helped offset weaker in-restaurant traffic, CFO Mariano Tannenbaum highlighted that higher food and paper costs, especially in Brazil due to rising beef prices, weighed on margins. Management emphasized that operating performance improved later in the quarter, especially in March, and that Brazil and SLAD divisions provided some margin stability despite broader challenges. Looking ahead, Arcos Dorados' leadership expects an improved operating environment as the year progresses, supported by a robust marketing plan and ongoing digital initiatives. Management indicated that early Q2 sales trends, particularly in Mexico and Brazil, have strengthened as negative calendar effects subside and brand activations ramp up. CFO Mariano Tannenbaum stated, 'We expect margins for 2025 will be similar to 2024, excluding the positive impact of prior-year payroll reversals in Brazil,' as the company pursues pricing actions aligned with inflation, enhanced supplier negotiations, and continued cost discipline. CEO Marcelo Rabach expressed confidence in capturing further market share and leveraging the company's modernized restaurant base, while remaining cautious on consumer spending trends. Management identified several factors that shaped Q1 results, including digital channel growth, segment-specific consumer dynamics, and varied margin performance across regions. Digital channel penetration: The company's digital sales accounted for nearly 60% of system-wide sales, with digital platforms and the loyalty program driving customer engagement and frequency. Off-premise channels, such as delivery and mobile ordering, remained resilient as consumers pulled back on in-restaurant dining. Brazil's mixed performance: Brazil saw a modest constant-currency revenue increase but faced a soft consumer climate and heightened beef costs, which pressured margins. Marketing campaigns, including sponsorships and menu innovations, helped maintain brand preference and market share despite external pressures. NOLAD region dynamics: The NOLAD division (Mexico, Panama, Costa Rica, and others) experienced comparable sales gains in Mexico, but overall revenue was impacted by currency depreciation and weaker traffic in Panama and Costa Rica. Digital campaigns and value-focused promotions were used to maintain customer engagement. SLAD division recovery: SLAD (South Latin America Division) posted strong comparable sales growth, led by Argentina's rebound from prior economic instability and robust performance in Uruguay and Venezuela. Digital sales penetration in SLAD reached 70% in some markets, underscoring the effectiveness of ongoing digitalization efforts. Margin pressures and cost management: Rising food and packaging costs, particularly in Brazil, drove margin contraction, although management cited some relief from payroll expense efficiencies and positive royalty fee changes in other divisions. The company is prioritizing pricing adjustments and supplier negotiations to mitigate further cost headwinds. Management's outlook for the remainder of 2025 centers on digital engagement, disciplined pricing, and adaptation to shifting consumer spending patterns. Digital and loyalty expansion: Continued investment in digital platforms and the expansion of the MyMcDonald's loyalty program are expected to drive higher customer frequency and off-premise sales. Management aims to have the loyalty program active in all major markets by year-end, further increasing digital penetration. Margin stabilization strategies: Management plans to offset rising input costs through pricing actions aligned with inflation, improved supplier negotiations, and operational efficiencies, including enhanced scheduling systems. The company expects EBITDA margins to be broadly stable year-on-year, adjusted for prior-year payroll credits in Brazil. Macro and consumer headwinds: Leadership remains cautious about consumer spending, especially in Brazil and NOLAD, due to ongoing economic volatility. Management's strategy emphasizes protecting traffic through competitive pricing and promotions, with an eye on fixed cost leverage as sales volumes recover. In upcoming quarters, the StockStory team will watch closely for (1) sustained improvement in sales trends in Brazil and NOLAD as calendar effects normalize, (2) signs that margin stabilization efforts—such as pricing and supplier negotiations—are taking hold, and (3) continued momentum in digital and loyalty program adoption. The pace of restaurant openings and the ability to maintain cost discipline in a volatile macro environment will also be important indicators. Arcos Dorados currently trades at a forward price-to-sales ratio of 0.3×. Is the company at an inflection point that warrants a buy or sell? See for yourself in our full research report (it's free). The market surged in 2024 and reached record highs after Donald Trump's presidential victory in November, but questions about new economic policies are adding much uncertainty for 2025. While the crowd speculates what might happen next, we're homing in on the companies that can succeed regardless of the political or macroeconomic environment. Put yourself in the driver's seat and build a durable portfolio by checking out our Top 5 Strong Momentum Stocks for this week. This is a curated list of our High Quality stocks that have generated a market-beating return of 183% over the last five years (as of March 31st 2025). Stocks that made our list in 2020 include now familiar names such as Nvidia (+1,545% between March 2020 and March 2025) as well as under-the-radar businesses like the once-micro-cap company Kadant (+351% five-year return). Find your next big winner with StockStory today. Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
VINCI Autoroutes and VINCI Airports traffic in April 2025
Nanterre, 20 May 2025 VINCI Autoroutes and VINCI Airports traffic in April 2025 I- Change in VINCI Autoroutes' intercity networks trafficApril YTD at the end of April (4 months)% change 2025/2024 % change 2025/2024 VINCI Autoroutes +3.9% +2.6% Light vehicles +4.8% +2.9% Heavy vehicles -1.1% +0.9% In April, traffic across all vehicle categories rose by almost 4% : the positioning of the Easter weekend1 was favorable for light vehicle traffic (+5%), but unfavorable for heavy goods vehicle traffic (-1%).2 Overall, since the beginning of the year, traffic is up (+2.6%) for both light and heavy vehicles. 1 entirely in April this year, unlike 2024. 2 due to the Spanish public holidays preceding Holy Week. II- Change in VINCI Airports passenger traffic1April YTD at the end of April(4 months)% change 2025/2024 % change 2025/2024 VINCI Airports +9.4% +7.1% Portugal (ANA) +8.1% +4.1% United Kingdom +3.7% +2.9% France +9.9% +7.0% Serbia +11% +3.3% Hungary +20% +17% Mexico (OMA) +19% +12% United States of America +5.1% +0.4% Dominican Republic (Aerodom) -11% -12% Costa Rica +5.2% +3.2% Chile (Nuevo Pudahuel) +2.3% +5.8% Brazil +15% +9.4% Japan (Kansai Airports) +15% +13% Cambodia (Cambodia Airports) +17% +21% Cabo Verde +22% +17% 1 Data at 100%, irrespective of percentage held, including airport passenger numbers over the full period Passenger traffic at VINCI Airports showed a marked acceleration in April (+9.4% overall), in almost all countries in the network. The acceleration was particularly strong in Portugal, Serbia, Hungary, Mexico and Japan. III- Change in VINCI Airports commercial movements (ATM)2April YTD at the end of April(4 months)% change 2025/2024 % change 2025/2024 VINCI Airports +8.1% +6.8% Portugal (ANA) +5.9% +3.2% United Kingdom +2.5% +3.4% France +5.8% +4.9% Serbia +6.1% +1.5% Hungary +14% +14% Mexico (OMA) +12% +11% United States of America +36% +31% Dominican Republic (Aerodom) -14% -15% Costa Rica +5.2% +1.0% Chile (Nuevo Pudahuel) -2.5% +2.5% Brazil +7.6% +5.2% Japan (Kansai Airports) +11% +7.5% Cambodia (Cambodia Airports) +17% +21% Cabo Verde +23% +19% 2 Data at 100%, irrespective of percentage held, including commercial movements over the full period About VINCIVINCI is a world leader in concessions, energy solutions and construction, employing 285,000 people in more than 120 countries. We design, finance, build and operate infrastructure and facilities that help improve daily life and mobility for all. Because we believe in all-round performance, we are committed to operating in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. And because our projects are in the public interest, we consider that reaching out to all our stakeholders and engaging in dialogue with them is essential in the conduct of our business activities. VINCI's ambition is to create long-term value for its customers, shareholders, employees, partners and society in general. This press release is an official information document of the VINCI Group. PRESS CONTACTVINCI Press DepartmentTel: +33 (0)1 57 98 62 CP VINCI_trafic april 2025_20250520_VAError in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
