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Queen of Katwe
Directed byMira Nair
Screenplay byWilliam Wheeler
Produced byJohn Carls
Lydia Dean Pilcher
StarringLupita Nyong'o
David Oyelowo
Madina Nalwanga
CinematographySean Bobbitt
Music byAlex Heffes[1]
Production
companies
Distributed byWalt Disney Studios
Motion Pictures
Release date
  • September 23, 2016 (2016-09-23)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$15 million[2]

Queen of Katwe is an upcoming biographical drama film directed by Mira Nair from a screenplay by William Wheeler.[3] The film is about the life of Phiona Mutesi, a Ugandan chess prodigy who becomes a Woman Candidate Master after her performances at World Chess Olympiads.[4] The film will be produced by Walt Disney Pictures and ESPN Films, and set for a limited release in North America on September 23, 2016, followed by a general theatrical release on September 30.[5]

Cast

Production

Principal photography began in March 2015 and wrapped in July of that year.[8][9] The film was shot entirely in South Africa and Uganda.[10]

References

  1. ^ "Alex Heffes to Score Mira Nair's 'Queen of Katwe'". Film Music Reporter. January 16, 2016. Retrieved January 29, 2016.
  2. ^ Fleming, Jr., Mike (January 9, 2015). "David Oyelowo & Lupita Nyong'o In Talks To Star In 'Queen Of Katwe' For Disney". Deadline. Retrieved April 27, 2015.
  3. ^ a b c McNary, Dave (January 9, 2015). "David Oyelowo, Lupita Nyong'o in Talks for Disney's 'Queen of Katwe'". Variety. Retrieved April 27, 2015.
  4. ^ Robinson, Joanna (August 16, 2015). "Why Lupita Nyong'o, Not Superheroes, Represents the Future of Disney". Vanity Fair. Retrieved August 16, 2015.
  5. ^ Siegel, Tatiana (April 8, 2016). "Disney's David Oyelowo Drama, 'Queen of Katwe,' Gets Release Date". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 27, 2015.
  6. ^ Gettell, Oliver (January 5, 2016). "Disney unveils first look at Lupita Nyong'o in The Queen of Katwe". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved January 7, 2016.
  7. ^ Gitau, Elly (May 11, 2015). "Uganda: Maurice Kirya to Star Alongside Lupita Nyong'o in Queen of Katwe". The Star. Retrieved August 16, 2015.
  8. ^ Sefa-Boakye, Jennifer (March 31, 2015). "Lupita Nyong'o Is Filming Disney's 'Queen Of Katwe' Chess Biopic In Uganda With David Oyelowo". OkayAfrica. Retrieved August 16, 2015.
  9. ^ Gerard, Jermey (July 30, 2015). "Lupita Nyong'o Sets New York Stage Debut In Public Theater's 'Eclipsed'". Deadline. Retrieved August 16, 2015.
  10. ^ Cohen, David S. (August 11, 2015). "Physical Production Chiefs Face the Heat From Studios in Choosing Locations". Variety. Retrieved August 16, 2015.
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