Queen of Katwe Movie Updates

Sat., Mar. 18, 2017

from Amazon

Amazon

• added the US Blu-ray release date of January 31, 2017
• added the US DVD release date of January 31, 2017

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Tue., Aug. 30, 2016

from Walt Disney Studios

Walt Disney Pictures

• changed the production status to Completed
• set the MPAA rating to PG for thematic elements, an accident scene and some suggestive material
• added photos to the gallery
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• added a poster to the gallery
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• added a synopsis

• For 10-year-old Phiona Mutesi (Nalwanga) and her family, life in the impoverished slum of Katwe in Kampala, Uganda, is a constant struggle. Her mother, Harriet (Nyong’o), is fiercely determined to take care of her family and works tirelessly sellin... show all g vegetables in the market to make sure her children are fed and have a roof over their heads. When Phiona meets Robert Katende (Oyelowo), a soccer player turned missionary who teaches local children chess, she is captivated. Chess requires a good deal of concentration, strategic thinking and risk taking, all skills which are applicable in everyday life, and Katende hopes to empower youth with the game. Phiona is impressed by the intelligence and with the game requires and immediately shows potential. Recognizing Phiona’s natural aptitude for chess and the fighting spirit she’s inherited from her mother, Katende begins to mentor her, but Harriet is reluctant to provide any encouragement, not wanting to see her daughter disappointed. As Phiona begins to succeed in local chess competitions, Katende teaches her to read and write in order to pursue schooling. She quickly advances through the ranks in tournaments, but breaks away from her family to focus on her own life. Her mother eventually realizes that Phiona has a chance to excel and teams up with Katende to help her fulfill her extraordinary potential, escape a life of poverty and save her family.

• added a link from movies.disney.com
• set film release to Nationwide
• added the US film release date of September 30, 2016
• set film release to Limited
• added TV Spot: Champion to trailers & videos
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• added a photo to the gallery
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• added a link from twitter.com
• added a link from facebook.com
• added Theatrical Trailer to trailers & videos
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• changed the title from "The Queen of Katwe" to "Queen of Katwe"
• added a synopsis

• The colorful true story of a young girl selling corn on the streets of rural Uganda whose world rapidly changes when she is introduced to the game of chess, and, as a result of the support she receives from her family and community, is instilled wit... show all h the confidence and determination she needs to pursue her dream of becoming an international chess champion.

• added Troy Buder as executive producer to credits
• added Will Weiske as executive producer to credits
• added a poster to the gallery
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• changed the US film release date from TBA 2016 to September 23, 2016
• set film release to Nationwide
• changed the production status to Post-Production
• added a photo to the gallery
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• changed the US film release date from TBA to TBA 2016
• added Walt Disney Pictures as a distributor