Spartacus : Blood And Sand

[Talkie Toaster]

Another New series to mention is this, Spartacus: Blood and Sand

Here is a trailer (big warning, this is not for people that dont like blood!) www.dailymotion.com/video/x9yxt8_spartacus-blood-and-sand-trailer-ba_shortfilms

Here is something for us Buffy and Angel fans:

Angel producer and Buffy the Vampire Slayer writer Steven S. DeKnight serves as showrunner.

from: www.afterellen.com/blog/dorothysnarker/lucy-lawless-and-lesbians-bring-the-sexy-to-the-spartacus-blood-and-sand-trailer


IMDB page: www.imdb.com/title/tt1442449/

[stakey]

I heard about this a while ago due to a interview with steven about Dollhouse and he mentioned how he couldn't stay on board as hes off to develope Spatacus.

he mentioned hes (obviously) from the Whedon camp so therell be big sprawling storyarcs etc.

Yay! I love me some epic story arcs.

[●B E N]

This show should be really awesome! Im so into it.

[The Night Lord]

THIS IS SPARTAAAAAAA!!!

Sorry, just had to say that

[wenxina]

I finished the first season on Netflix... which is cool, since I don't have Starz.
Anyway, first few eps were kinda rough, but once we got to the Pits... everything began falling into place. Batiatus' scheme in the latter chunk of the season was pretty much perfection, ratcheting up the suspense until the very last second. The finale paid off quite handsomely, and I will say that this show has become my favorite show of the year (since V has failed to impress, and Glee is currently on some kinda slump for me... or maybe it's because a 4 month break is too long to rekindle the fluffy magic it once had).
Can't wait to see what else they cook up for the second season, which as I understand it, is currently on hold because Andy Whitfield (Spartacus) is undergoing treatment for cancer.

[BenTaylor3907]

Oh snap. I didn't know there was a thread for Spartacus: Blood and Sand. Awesome! Like Xi, I also just got done watching the first season (Starz, OnDemand). This show has been pretty cool, I've looked forward to a new episode every week until the finale. Not gonna lie, it was pretty ace. I agree, Xi. Batiatus' plan to set up Solonius was pretty darn clever. I never saw it coming. The season finale was pretty superb. I'm glad Ilithyia didn't die in the finale as she is a great villain. Hopefully we'll see more of her in season two. My prayers go out to Andy Whitfield.

[Wyndam]

It seems like everyone that stuck with the series really ended up enjoying the first season...and I'm one of them. After the first two episodes or so (which were 100% weaksauce), the show really improved. The actors got adjusted to their roles, the writing flourished, the drama intensified each week and the show found it's own style (away from Gladiator and 300).

Overall, an excellent first season and I hope Andy Whitfield does well with his treatment.

[dusktodawn]

Apr 27, 2010 17:09:52 GMT -5 Wyndam said:

It seems like everyone that stuck with the series really ended up enjoying the first season...and I'm one of them. After the first two episodes or so (which were 100% weaksauce), the show really improved. The actors got adjusted to their roles, the writing flourished, the drama intensified each week and the show found it's own style (away from Gladiator and 300).

Overall, an excellent first season and I hope Andy Whitfield does well with his treatment.

I hope it does get better after episode 2. So far, I think it kinda sucks.

[wenxina]

Once the plot begins to thicken, and more and more agendas come into play, and the characters starts interacting more, it gets a LOT better. A lot of the characters become a lot more complex as the season plays on, and goddamn, if Lucretia isn't awfully awesome, I don't know who is. Her machinations on the side rival her husband's more physical doings, and both Lucy Lawless and John Hannah play off each other so well that their relationship is thoroughly believable. Lucretia may be screwing Crixus, but there is never any doubt of her love for her husband. And Batiatus is fully aware of his wife's indiscretions, and yet loves her and respects her.

The thing I really love is that women aren't just window dressing. They're not just lovers, wives, whores, etc. They are fully realized characters, each with their own agendas, desires, flaws, etc. In short, they're really interesting, and don't merely serve as costumed props.

[●B E N]

Its sooooo goood! I love it. Yeah its slow in the beginning, but it gets much better. The season finale was amazeballs!

[wenxina]

A tiny little peeve... I'm pretty sure the Gauls didn't practice circumcision... and Crixus... well, the guy is lacking something down there... Minor historical peeve, that's all.

[BenTaylor3907]

Production on Starz' 'Spartacus' Six-Part Prequel To Begin This Summer.

Andy Whitfield to Appear In Two Episodes Along With Lucy Lawless, John Hannah, Peter Mensah Plus Other Returning and New Characters

Los Angeles, Calif. (NCTA Cable Show 2010) – May 11, 2010 – Pre-production is underway on a six-part prequel to Starz’ hit original series “Spartacus: Blood and Sand.”
Andy Whitfield, who played the title character in the series, will appear in the prequel briefly, but Lucy Lawless and John Hannah take center stage in this story of the rise of the House of Batiatus and its champions before Spartacus arrives as a captured Thracian slave. With the title still to be determined, the prequel will begin production this summer in New Zealand, and is slated to air on Starz in January 2011.

John Hannah returns as Batiatus, owner of the Ludus, along with his wife Lucretia, played by Lucy Lawless. Other returning actors include Peter Mensah (Doctore), Manu Bennett (Crixus), Antonio Te Maioha (Barca), Nick E. Tarabay (Ashur), Lesley-Ann Brandt (Naevia) – and others. New characters will also be added – most notably the gladiator who was champion of the House of Batiatus before Spartacus or even Crixus – who will help fill in the story about the people and politics in the House of Batiatus and ancient Capua as a whole.

Production on the second season of “Spartacus: Blood and Sand” was postponed this spring to allow Andy Whitfield to be treated for Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma in New Zealand. His doctors indicate that the actor is responding well.

“The prequel story maintains the excitement and entertainment value of the first season of ‘Spartacus,’ giving audiences the engaging experience they’ve come to expect,” said Starz President and CEO Chris Albrecht. “We look forward to continuing the Spartacus story.”

Produced by Rob Tapert, Sam Raimi, Joshua Donen and Steven S. DeKnight, “Spartacus: Blood and Sand” was the highest rated show for the 18-49 demographic among all cable networks for 12 of the 13 Fridays on which it aired based on coverage rating.* The production team remains intact for the six-part prequel.

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[wenxina]

Well, that's good to hear. I heard that there was going to be prequel story a while back, so I'm glad to see it moving forward.
Also nice to know that Whitfield is responding well to his treatments.

[wenxina]

Well, apparently Andy Whitfield has beaten cancer, and is "raring to go" onto S2. SOURCE.

[●B E N]

YaY! Go andy! Im so happy he's okay! Long live Spartacus!!

[Wyndam]

Apparently Andy has to resume cancer treatment and will be unable to work on Season 2 of Spartacus. Hopefully his prognosis is still positive, and that he gets better. I wonder what will happen with the show now?

Click here.

They only have a few choices really: Delay the show, film another spin-off mini-series, recast Andy or end the show.

I hope they will continue working on the show, or delay it until Andy recovers. I'd love more prequel stories like the upcoming one with Batiatus and Lucretia (maybe one about Doctore?).

[wenxina]

That does stink. I'm sorry that he has to undergo treatment again, but hey, personal health over television sounds like alright prioritizing.

[BuffyFanOne]

I just heard that Starz has chosen to re-cast Spartacus.
I wish they would just wait but thats selfish of me. I guess Andy W needs the time to focus on himself and his treatment and that is the important part!