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[09/23/14 - 12:37 PM]
Starz in Black Debuts the U.S. Television Premiere of the Film, "Half of a Yellow Sun" Starring Emmy(R), Oscar(R) and Golden Globe(R) Nominee Chiwetel Ejiofor, on Sunday, September 28th at 10PM ET/PT
The film centers around the diverging destinies of two sisters, Olanna (played by Thandie Newton) and Kainene (played by Anika Noni Rose) who are glamorous twins from a wealthy Nigerian family.
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[05/22/14 - 12:29 PM]
Starz Partners with Monterey Media for the Exclusive U.S. Television Premiere of the Film, "Half of a Yellow Sun" Starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, This Fall
Prior to its television debut on the premium network, the film has screened steadily within the festival circuit including the Toronto International Film Festival, AFI Fest, African Film Festival New York and more.
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BROADCAST
HISTORY:
9/28/14
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STATUS:
telefilm/mini-series in the can |
DESCRIPTION:
(from Starz's press release, September 2014) Starz, in an acquisition from Monterey Media, will exclusively debut the U.S. television premiere of the award-winning film, Half of a Yellow Sun, starring Emmy(R), Academy Award(R) nominee and five-time Golden Globe(R) nominee Chiwetel Ejiofor, on Sunday, September 28, 2014 at 10pm ET/PT on STARZ IN BLACK. The film will also be available on the network's associated STARZ ON DEMAND and STARZ PLAY online services. |
PRINCIPAL CAST INFORMATION:
· Anika Noni Rose as Kainene
· Chiwetel Ejiofor as Odenigbo
· John Boyega as Ugwu
· Joseph Mawle as Richard
· Thandie Newton as Olanna
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CREW INFORMATION:
· Andrea Calderwood as PROD
· Biyi Bandele as WRTR/DIR
· Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie as BOOK
· Yewande Sadiku as EP
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GENRE(S):
· based on a book
· mow
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STUDIO INFORMATION:
· British Film Limited, The
· Shareman Media Limited
· Yellow Sun Limited
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