[Artemisia] OT: Pillars of the Earth mini-series

[Vaun Stevens]

Variety announced that the 8-hour mini series based on Ken Follett's novel has been acquired by Starz network.  The series will debut in July with a two-hour opening segment followed by six-weekly installments.

The $40 million costume drama, produced by Germany's Tandem Communications, Muse Entertainment and Ridley and Tony Scott's Scott Free Prods., revolves around war, religious strife and power struggles over the construction of a cathedral in 12th century England. Stars include Ian McShane, Rufus Sewell, Matthew Macfadyen, Donald Sutherland, Hayley Atwell, Alison Pill and Sarah Parish.

Something to look forward to during our potentially hot, dry summer.

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