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Making the Movie The Pillars of the Earth

Oprah.com   |   July 23, 2010
Behind the scenes at Shiring Castle
The Pillars of the Earth is a sweeping, epic tale of good, evil, violence and beauty set against the backdrop of war, religious strife and power struggles. The eight-hour television adaptation of Ken Follett's best-selling novel premieres July 23 on Starz with a star-studded cast, including Ian McShane, Matthew Macfadyen and Donald Sutherland.

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Behind the scenes of the Pillars of the Earth Making The Pillars of the Earth TV Series
Go behind the scenes as the cast and crew share their experiences making one of the most elaborate TV series on film, Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth.






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Photos from Pillars of the Earth Check Out the Movie Photo Gallery
Watch the characters in action on the set in these gorgeous moments from the movie.








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Author Ken Follett Read Author Ken Follett's Blog
Ken Follett has said that The Pillars of the Earth is the work he's most proud of. His blogs offer an unusual opportunity to go beyond the written page, behind the scenes of the miniseries and into the mind of the man who first brought it all to life.






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