I don’t envy the position that so many movie studios and theater chains are in right now as they fight tooth and nail to continually prove to audiences that they are still relevant.

It’s true that some movies are best seen on a huge screen because of mind blowing special effects or in a communal atmosphere which is more conducive to laughter or terror; but most run of the mill movies can be equally enjoyed by most at home where it doesn’t cost them nearly as much money.

Add to that the fact that Television shows, both network and cable, have gotten so off the charts good AND the fact that Web Based Series have begun to follow suit quality-wise and you’ve got one legitimately petrified industry.

I’ve always believed that the better your competition is, the harder you are going to have to work to stay in the game so in the long run, we all benefit.

For right now, however, I doubt the studio number crunchers are thinking the same thing.

Adding to their burden and to our delight is Crackle.com; a website that brings viewers their favorite movies and TV shows in much the same way that Netflix does. However, in addition to this, they are also creating their own original programming.

Joining their over 40 Original titles this January is Chosen; an action packed thriller starring and executive produced by former Heroes star, Milo Ventimiglia.

Here is the official synopsis for the series:

CHOSEN follows Ian Mitchell (Milo Ventimiglia), a husband, father and lawyer who awakens one morning to discover a mysterious box on his doorstep – and a photo of a stranger he is instructed to kill within the next three days. The action thriller stars and executive produced by Milo Ventimiglia and also stars Diedrich Bader (Office Space, Napoleon Dynamite), Nicky Whelan (Hall Pass, Halloween II), and Brett Davern (Awkward) among others. Chosen is comprised of six half-hour episodes, packed with non-stop action and shocking plot twists, Chosen launches on the multi-platform entertainment network Crackle Thursday, January 17, 2013.

Now, click below to check out the trailer and get ready to mark your calendars for its premiere!

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