Starz Entertainment Group (SEG), Walt Disney Pictures and Walden Media announced today that they will partner to bring Starz and Encore viewers an exclusive sneak peek at Walt Disney Pictures’ and Walden Media’s The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe prior to its nationwide theatrical release on December 9. Starz, Starz Kids & Family and Encore viewers will be taken behind the wardrobe door to experience a 30-minute original Starz Original production and a 9-minute sneak peek of the film beginning on Thursday, November 24.
“Kids and adults alike will delight in this opportunity to get a first look at the much-anticipated motion picture, ‘The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe’,” said Stephan Shelanski, senior vice president of program acquisitions for Starz Entertainment Group. “We are thrilled to be the exclusive broadcast outlet to bring our audience this unique movie content they won’t see anywhere else.”
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe is a spectacular live action/CGI motion picture adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ beloved literary classic. The film marks the first live action directorial effort for Andrew Adamson (Academy Award®-winner for Shrek, Shrek 2), who also co-wrote the film’s screenplay adaptation with Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely. The film is produced by Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Mark Johnson (Rain Man).
The 30-minute Starz Original production is an exclusive first look at The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe and the 9-minute teaser is an extended sneak peek of the film. These unique programs will be featured throughout Thanksgiving weekend on Starz, Starz Kids & Family and Encore premiering on Thursday, November 24.
These exclusive pieces premiere on Thursday, November 24 at the following times (all times are ET/PT):
* 30-minute Starz Original production: Premieres on Starz at 6:30 p.m. and Starz Kids & Family at 8:00 p.m.
* 9-minute teaser: Premieres on Encore at 9:45 p.m. and also airs on Starz and Starz Kids & Family throughout the day.