Networks including History and Discovery are looking to the lower risks that are associated with miniseries as an entry point to delve into scripted fare following the success of History's Hatfields and The Bible. Release Calendar DVD & Blu-ray Releases Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets In Theaters Coming Soon Movie News India Movie Spotlight. The project comes as scripted miniseries continue to be a hot property on both broadcast and cable, with NBC also announcing plans for a Johnny Carson miniseries on Thursday. IMDb, the worlds most popular and authoritative source for movie, TV and celebrity content. Tut joins five previously announced event series already in development at Spike as the male-leaning cable network prepares to re-enter scripted territory. STORY: Spike TV Developing 5 Event Series in Push to Re-Enter Scripted Territory Spike TV is bringing the astounding saga of one of historys most extraordinary rulers, Tutankhamun (King Tut), to television in a new landmark six-hour scripted event series. Just as he takes control of his nation and his destiny, he is betrayed." Tut opens up a fascinating window into a world filled with heart-breaking romance, epic battles, political backstabbing, conspiracy, jealousy, and even murder proving his world was not far removed from our own and that his reign as the youngest Egyptian king played out as a real-life drama for the ages. Against all odds, Tut grows from an insecure and manipulated prince to a hero on the battlefield, leading his kingdom into war and victory. Although Tut rules as pharaoh, he is controlled like a puppet by three formidable men who plot against him and vie for the throne themselves. The neophyte ruler is forced to marry his sister in order to maintain the dynasty. Here's Tut's formal description: "With a backdrop of ancient Egypt in the opulent palace of the Pharaoh, dripping with gold and untold riches, a young Tut is thrust into power after the murder of his father. The miniseries marks a return by the network towards scripted programming, and in particular, 'event' series that cater to a 'balanced' audience (in contrast to the remainder of Spikes programming at the time, which has typically skewed towards a male audience). Oscar-winning actor Sir Ben Kingsley will star in this series, portraying Ay, the. Tut was first announced by Spike in May 2014. The series would be based on recently discovered historical evidence about Tut. Spike TV is set to air a six-part King Tut miniseries based on the life of the famous Egyptian ruler, Tutankhamun. Spike TV has added another event series to its development coffers. If ultimately ordered to series, the six-part entry would combine the drama, power, political backstabbing, war and murder that comprised King Tut's reign as the youngest pharaoh to rule ancient Egypt.
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