�ABC PREMIERE EVENT: THE TEN COMMANDMENTS� � A SPECTACULAR NEW PRODUCTION OF THE CLASSIC EPIC � WILL AIR IN HIGH DEFINITION AS A BLOCKBUSTER TWO-PART MINISERIES, APRIL 10 & 11 ON ABC

Dougray Scott, Omar Sharif, Naveen Andrews, Linus Roache , Mia Maestro and Padma Lakshmi Headline the Stellar International Cast

�The Ten Commandments,� an epic two-part, four-hour miniseries from RHI Entertainment, is an inspiring motion picture event. Shot on location in Ouarzazate, Morocco with a stellar international cast, the miniseries charts Moses� dramatic journey -- from his narrow escape from death as a child to his emancipation of the Hebrew slaves and the renowned parting of the Red Sea. The blockbuster production of this classic epic is the product of months of biblical, historical and literary research to present the story of �Exodus� and offer a realistic portrayal of 13th century B.C. Egypt. The miniseries will air as an �ABC Premiere Event� in HDTV with 5.1-channel surround sound, MONDAY, APRIL 10 & TUESDAY, APRIL 11 (9:00-11:00 p.m., ET, both nights) on the ABC Television Network.

The cast -- an exciting combination of seasoned motion picture veterans and promising newcomers -- features Dougray Scott (�Heist,� �Ever After,� ABC/Hallmark�s �Arabian Nights�) as Moses, Omar Sharif (�Doctor Zhivago,� �Lawrence of Arabia,� �Hidalgo�) as Jethro, Naveen Andrews (�Lost,� �Bride and Prejudice�) as Menerith, Linus Roache (�The Chronicles of Riddick�) as Aaron, Mia Maestro (�Alias�) as Zipporah and Padma Lakshmi (BBC series �Sharpe�s Challenge,� �Mistress of Spices�) as Princess Bithia.

This is the story of Moses -- one of the most revered figures in our world�s religions -- the man who rose in power to defend a people, to free them and to live in history like no other.

A time of danger approaches for the entire Kingdom -- danger from a child who will become a Prince of Egypt. With a soothsayer�s dire prophecy, the Pharaoh orders the slaughter of all newborn males. But one child, Moses, born of Hebrew slave Amram and his wife, Jochebed, is relinquished to the care of others to ensure his safety. Raised by Princess Bithia in a royal Egyptian household and with no memory of his true family, Moses has risen to the stature of Prince. Upon discovery of his heritage, and inspired by a fiery message from God, he implores his stepbrother, Menerith, a high official in Ramses� army, to join him in a fight to reclaim his destiny as leader and liberator of the Hebrew people.

But when Ramses rejects his demands for his personal quest, Moses issues the curse of a coming plague. From a swarming cloud of locusts to a river transformed into a rushing stream of human blood to a downpour of frogs from the heavens, the prophesized scourge has been unleashed. Moses has taken the first step toward accomplishing his mission. Charting the dramatic story of the Hebrew leader -- from his narrow escape from death as a child to his role as an emancipator of slaves to the parting of the Red Sea -- �The Ten Commandments� unfolds with all the spectacle, violent human drama and grand inspiration that has earned this its stature as the greatest story ever told.

Robert Dornhelm (�Anne Frank,� USA Network�s �Spartacus,� �Rudy: The Rudy Giuliani Story�) directs the script by Ron Hutchinson (�The Island of Dr. Moreau,� �Traffic�). Robert Halmi, Sr. is the executive producer. �ABC Premiere Event: The Ten Commandments� is a production of RHI Entertainment.

�The Ten Commandments� is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC�s selected HDTV format, with 5.1 channel surround sound. It carries a TV-PG, V parental guideline for both nights.

�ABC PREMIERE EVENT: THE TEN COMMANDMENTS� � A SPECTACULAR NEW PRODUCTION OF THE CLASSIC EPIC � WILL AIR IN HIGH DEFINITION AS A BLOCKBUSTER TWO-PART MINISERIES, APRIL 10 & 11 ON ABC

Dougray Scott, Omar Sharif, Naveen Andrews, Linus Roache , Mia Maestro and Padma Lakshmi Headline the Stellar International Cast

�The Ten Commandments,� an epic two-part, four-hour miniseries from RHI Entertainment, is an inspiring motion picture event. Shot on location in Ouarzazate, Morocco with a stellar international cast, the miniseries charts Moses� dramatic journey -- from his narrow escape from death as a child to his emancipation of the Hebrew slaves and the renowned parting of the Red Sea. The blockbuster production of this classic epic is the product of months of biblical, historical and literary research to present the story of �Exodus� and offer a realistic portrayal of 13th century B.C. Egypt. The miniseries will air as an �ABC Premiere Event� in HDTV with 5.1-channel surround sound, MONDAY, APRIL 10 & TUESDAY, APRIL 11 (9:00-11:00 p.m., ET, both nights) on the ABC Television Network.

The cast -- an exciting combination of seasoned motion picture veterans and promising newcomers -- features Dougray Scott (�Heist,� �Ever After,� ABC/Hallmark�s �Arabian Nights�) as Moses, Omar Sharif (�Doctor Zhivago,� �Lawrence of Arabia,� �Hidalgo�) as Jethro, Naveen Andrews (�Lost,� �Bride and Prejudice�) as Menerith, Linus Roache (�The Chronicles of Riddick�) as Aaron, Mia Maestro (�Alias�) as Zipporah and Padma Lakshmi (BBC series �Sharpe�s Challenge,� �Mistress of Spices�) as Princess Bithia.

This is the story of Moses -- one of the most revered figures in our world�s religions -- the man who rose in power to defend a people, to free them and to live in history like no other.

A time of danger approaches for the entire Kingdom -- danger from a child who will become a Prince of Egypt. With a soothsayer�s dire prophecy, the Pharaoh orders the slaughter of all newborn males. But one child, Moses, born of Hebrew slave Amram and his wife, Jochebed, is relinquished to the care of others to ensure his safety. Raised by Princess Bithia in a royal Egyptian household and with no memory of his true family, Moses has risen to the stature of Prince. Upon discovery of his heritage, and inspired by a fiery message from God, he implores his stepbrother, Menerith, a high official in Ramses� army, to join him in a fight to reclaim his destiny as leader and liberator of the Hebrew people.

But when Ramses rejects his demands for his personal quest, Moses issues the curse of a coming plague. From a swarming cloud of locusts to a river transformed into a rushing stream of human blood to a downpour of frogs from the heavens, the prophesized scourge has been unleashed. Moses has taken the first step toward accomplishing his mission. Charting the dramatic story of the Hebrew leader -- from his narrow escape from death as a child to his role as an emancipator of slaves to the parting of the Red Sea -- �The Ten Commandments� unfolds with all the spectacle, violent human drama and grand inspiration that has earned this its stature as the greatest story ever told.

Robert Dornhelm (�Anne Frank,� USA Network�s �Spartacus,� �Rudy: The Rudy Giuliani Story�) directs the script by Ron Hutchinson (�The Island of Dr. Moreau,� �Traffic�). Robert Halmi, Sr. is the executive producer. �ABC Premiere Event: The Ten Commandments� is a production of RHI Entertainment.

�The Ten Commandments� is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC�s selected HDTV format, with 5.1 channel surround sound. It carries a TV-PG, V parental guideline for both nights.