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STARZ ANNOUNCES SPECIAL EARLY PREVIEW FOR NEW DOCU-SERIES "DOWN IN THE VALLEY" HOSTED BY NICCO ANNAN

The First Episode Debuts Early Exclusively on the STARZ App on Friday, June 28, Before Linear Premiere on Friday, July 5

STARZ has announced a special "Early Preview" of the new docu-series, "Down in the Valley," a unique six-half-hour episode series that will offer viewers a captivating journey through the multifaceted Deep South that is as poignant as it is joyful and magical. The series is hosted by the dynamic and iconic Nicco Annan ("P-Valley"), and it is set to premiere episode 101, Diamonds of Memphis," a week early on Friday, June 28, at midnight ET on the STARZ app. On linear, "Diamonds of Memphis" will air on STARZ as previously scheduled, followed immediately by episode 102, "Saints & Sinners" on July 5 beginning at 9:00 PM ET/PT in the U.S. and 10:00 PM ET in Canada.

Annan, best known as "Uncle Clifford" on STARZ's critically acclaimed drama series "P-Valley," will be immersed in the people, sensuality, music, culture, and stories of the South. From strip clubs to sex workshops, rap performances, and ancient hoodoo rituals, Annan, as well as the audience, will experience it all. The series confronts uncomfortable truths, challenges societal norms, and advocates for a more inclusive and enlightened future.

Down in the Valley" is produced by Zero Point Zero for STARZ. In addition to the NAACP Best Actor Award, Nicco Annan was awarded The Critics Choice Association's Celebration of Black Cinema & Television's Actor Award and nominated for an Independent Spirit Award. Executive Producers include Pulitzer Prize winner and "P-Valley" creator Katori Hall ("The Hot Wing King," Oliver Award-winning "The Mountaintop" and Broadway's "Tina: The Tina Turner Musical"). Emmy and Peabody award-winning executive producer Shoshana Guy served as showrunner and executive producer. Emmy and Peabody award-winners Lydia Tenaglia and Chris Collins serve as executive producers along with Emmy award winner Jared Andrukanis as co-executive producer on behalf of Zero Point Zero."

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About STARZ

STARZ (www.starz.com), a Lionsgate company, is a leading media streaming platform committed to delivering premium content that amplifies narratives by, about, and for women and underrepresented audiences. STARZ is home to the highly rated and first-of-its-kind STARZ app that offers the ability to stream or download STARZ premium content, as well as the flagship domestic STARZ(R) service, including STARZ ENCORE, 17 premium pay TV channels, and the associated on-demand and online services. STARZ is available across digital OTT platforms and multichannel video distributors, including cable operators, satellite television providers, and telecommunications companies. In February 2021, STARZ launched #TakeTheLead, a multi-faceted and innovative inclusion initiative expanding its existing efforts to improve representation on screen, behind the camera and throughout the company.