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[09/19/13 - 10:17 AM]
Spike TV Options "Tut," a Scripted Limited Event Series
The script takes "an illuminating, new look at the extraordinary story of Tutankhamun, based on recently discovered historical evidence."

[03/20/13 - 07:56 AM]
NBC Acquires "Crossing Lines" for Summer Debut
William Fichtner and Donald Sutherland star in the 10-episode series, from Edward Allen Bernero.

[09/06/12 - 08:07 AM]
Encore's "The Big Miniseries Showcase" Presents: "Shogun" on Monday, September 17th and "The Pillars of the Earth" on Monday, September 24th
Both projects will unspool weeknights at 8:00/7:00c on the cable channel.

[08/15/12 - 03:01 AM]
Ken Follett's "World Without End" Premieres Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at 9p ET/PT on Reelz
Cynthia Nixon and Miranda Richardson star in the follow-up to "The Pillars of the Earth."

[08/02/12 - 10:30 AM]
Encore Presents "The Big Miniseries Showcase" This Fall with the U.S. Television Premiere of "The Crimson Petal and the White"
Plus: look for the U.S. television premiere of the six part mini-series "Titanic: Blood and Steel" from October 8 - 13.

[06/25/12 - 05:41 AM]
Sundance Channel to Co-Produce Scripted Mini-Series "Restless"
Hayley Atwell, Rufus Sewell, Michelle Dockery, Michael Gambon and Charlotte Rampling all star in the project, based on William Boyd's novel.

[06/14/12 - 03:03 AM]
"The Kennedys" Mini-Series Returns to ReelzChannel for Fourth of July Week Marathons
Other highlights include "Lonesome Dove", "Pillars of the Earth," "True Justice" and "XIII: The Conspiracy."

[05/22/12 - 03:02 AM]
Epic Mini-Series "World Without End" to Premiere on ReelzChannel
A sequel to "The Pillars of the Earth," the eight-hour project will premiere this fall on the cable channel.

[12/12/11 - 10:28 AM]
Acclaimed Drama "Mistresses" Returns January 18 As Part of BBC America's Dramaville
Joanna Lumley joins stars Shelley Conn, Orla Brady, Sharon Small and Sarah Parish for its third and final season.

[09/10/11 - 07:31 PM]
2011 Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards Winners
"Boardwalk Empire" tops the night with seven wins followed by "Deadliest Catch" and "Gettysburg" with four each.

[07/14/11 - 12:17 PM]
Starz Receives Nine Emmy Nominations Including Outstanding Mini Series or Movie
The network's "The Pillars of the Earth" and "Spartacus: Gods of the Arena" were both honored.

[04/14/11 - 12:51 PM]
ABC Entertainment Group Announces the Start of Production and Cast of the Four-Part Miniseries, "Titanic"
Filming begins Monday, May 9 in Budapest, Hungary.

[04/01/11 - 10:09 AM]
HBO, Tandem Communications, Scott Free Productions Develop "The Sector"
The Cinemax original series revolves around "the commander of a paramilitary unit who pursues a dangerous new race of genetically-enhanced humans."

[03/17/11 - 11:30 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, March 17
Updates include: Damon Wayans Jr. and Sr. land pilots; Jimmy Smits to play mayor in NBC's "S.I.L.A."; and Rebecca Sinclair departs The CW's "90210."

[01/27/11 - 02:03 PM]
2010 Year in Review/2011 Year in Preview: Starz
A look at what's ahead on the cable channel, plus a recap of its 2010 ratings highlights.

[12/14/10 - 05:35 AM]
The 68th Annual Golden Globe Awards Nominations
"Boardwalk Empire," "Dexter," "The Good Wife," "Mad Men," "The Walking Dead" are up for Best Drama; "30 Rock," "The Big Bang Theory," "The Big C," "Glee," "Modern Family," "Nurse Jackie" to duel for Best Comedy.

[12/08/10 - 10:08 AM]
2011 Writers Guild Awards Television, News, Radio, Promotional Writing, and Graphic Animation Nominees Announced
Winners will be announced Saturday, February 5 in Los Angeles and New York.

[07/29/10 - 09:51 AM]
Syfy's Being Human Starring Sam Witwer, Meaghan Rath, Sam Huntington and Mark Pelligrino Begins Production in Montreal
Adam Kane will direct the premiere installment from a script by Anna Fricke and Jeremy Carver.

[07/19/10 - 09:11 AM]
Starz Sets Early Sampling Previews with Affiliates in Record 61m+ Video Households for Upcoming Epic Event Series, 'The Pillars of the Earth'
DirecTV subscribers are among those to get an early look at the upcoming Starz original.

[06/08/10 - 07:58 AM]
Starz and Tandem Communications Set to Unveil Eight-Hour Event Series 'The Pillars of the Earth' Premiering on Starz on July 23
The hour-long eight-part series, based on Ken Follett's bestselling novel, will air Fridays at 10:00/9:00c.

[04/12/10 - 12:24 PM]
Starz in Alignment with International Co-Productions for Upcoming Series
"William the Conqueror" and "Peacekeeper" are both in the works at Ben Silverman's new multimedia studio.

[03/22/10 - 07:59 AM]
Starz Serves Up King Arthur's Round Table in New Romantic Adventure Series, 'Camelot'
Chris Chibnall is penning the 10-episode series, set to premiere in early 2011.

[03/02/10 - 12:03 AM]
Starz and Tandem Communications Set to Unveil Eight-Hour Event Series, Based on Ken Follett's Global Bestseller, 'The Pillars of the Earth'
Ian McShane, Rufus Sewell, Matthew Macfadyen, Donald Sutherland and Alison Pill all star in the project, due this summer.

[11/24/03 - 12:00 AM]
Development Update: November 24







PILLARS OF THE EARTH (STARZ)
BROADCAST HISTORY:
7/23/10 - 8/27/10
STATUS:
telefilm/mini-series in the can
DESCRIPTION:
(from Starz's press release, June 2010) Starz Entertainment has acquired U.S. television rights to TANDEM Communications' ground-breaking eight-hour television adaptation of Ken Follett's bestselling novel "The Pillars of the Earth." Starz kicks-off with a two-hour premiere of the series, produced by Tandem Communications, MUSE Entertainment and Ridley and Tony Scott's SCOTT FREE Films, on July 23 at 10pm et/pt. The hour-long eight-part series will air Fridays at 10pm et/pt. The $40 million series is directed by three-time DGA award-winner Sergio Mimica-Gezzan ("Heroes," "Into the West") and was shot on location in Hungary and Austria with a star-studded cast including: Ian McShane ("Deadwood," Sexy Beast), Rufus Sewell (The Illusionist, A Knight's Tale), Matthew Macfadyen (Ridley Scott's upcoming Robin Hood, Pride and Prejudice), Eddie Redmayne (The Yellow Handkerchief, The Good Shepherd), Hayley Atwell (The Duchess), Sarah Parish ("Merlin"), Donald Sutherland ("Dirty Sexy Money," The Italian Job), Alison Pill (Milk) and Gordon Pinsent (Away From Her).
PRINCIPAL CAST INFORMATION:
· Alison Pill
· Donald Sutherland
· Eddie Redmayne
· Gordon Pinsent
· Hayley Atwell
· Ian McShane
· Matthew Macfadyen
· Rufus Sewell
· Sarah Parish
CREW INFORMATION:
· ??? as WRTR
· David W. Zucker as EP
· Ken Follett as BOOK
· Ridley Scott as EP
· Sergio Mimica-Gezzan as DIR
· Tony Scott as EP
GENRE(S):
· based on a book
· mini-series
STUDIO INFORMATION:
· Muse Entertainment Enterprises
· Scott Free Productions
· Tandem Communications