SPARTACUS:
BLOOD AND SAND
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cast
Betrayed by
his country. Beaten into slavery. Reborn as a warrior. Spartacus: Blood and
Sand is a graphic and visceral account of Rome’s most famous gladiator. When
he’s separated from the love of his life, Spartacus is forced into the gruesome
and bloodthirsty arena, where a grisly death is primetime entertainment.
Spartacus must fight for survival, befriend his enemies and play politics in
this new world of corruption, violence, sex and fame. He’ll be seduced by power
and tormented by vengeance. But his passion will give him the strength to
prevail over every obstacle, in this modern and uninhibited tale of death, honor
and endurance.
Starring Australian actor, Andy Whitfield (McLeod's Daughters) as
Spartacus, Lucy Lawless (Xena: Warrior Princess) as Lucretia, John
Hannah (The Mummy, Four Weddings and A Funeral) as Batiatus and Peter
Mensah (300, The Incredible Hulk) as Doctore, this unique mix of live
action, graphic novel effects and brutal battle sequences is set to make Spartacus: Blood & Sand
an epic television event.
SPARTACUS:
GODS OF THE ARENA
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cast
Before
Spartacus struck down
his first opponent in
the arena, there were
many gladiators who
passed though the gates
onto the sand.
"Spartacus: Gods of the
Arena," the highly
anticipated prequel to
Starz' hit series
"Spartacus: Blood and
Sand," tells the story
of the original Champion
of the House of Batiatus:
Gannicus (Dustin Clare)
in a more ruthless time
before Spartacus'
arrival where honor was
just finding it's way
into the arena. The new
series adds to the cast
Jaime Murray as Capua's
sexy social climber Gaia
and Marisa Ramirez as
Melitta, a beautiful
slave who must face the
ultimate decision of the
heart. Jeffrey Thomas
plays Batiatus's father
Titus, the traditional
and cautious Lanista,
head of the Ludus. They
join returning cast
members John Hannah
(Quintus Batiatus), Lucy
Lawless (Lucretia),
Peter Mensah (Oenomaus,
before he becomes
Doctore, the gladiator
trainer) and Manu
Bennett (Crixus).
As the
prequel begins, Quintus
Batiatus is the acting
Lanista while his father
Titus is on an extended
visit to Sicilia. But
Batiatus isn't satisfied
with just the thought of
taking over the Ludus
one day; he aspires to
political power and
prestige in Capua, and
perhaps beyond. In the
class-conscious world of
ancient Rome, the House
of Batiatus must first
earn the respect of both
politicians and
socialites before being
granted the right for
its gladiators to fight
in the much-revered
championship bouts
called the Primus.
Batiatus must not only
survive the harsh
politics of Capua, but
also compel his
hedonistic fighter,
Gannicus, to embrace
being a champion
gladiator who will bring
esteem and respect to
the House of Batiatus.
"Spartacus: Gods of the
Arena" is produced by
Rob Tapert, Sam Raimi,
Joshua Donen and Steven
S. DeKnight. Season one
of "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.
SPARTACUS:
VENGEANCE
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cast
On the heels of the bloody escape from the
House of Batiatus that concluded “Spartacus: Blood and Sand,” the gladiator
rebellion continues and begins to strike fear into the heart of the Roman
Republic in “Spartacus: Vengeance.” Gaius Claudius Glaber and his Roman troops
are sent to Capua to crush the growing band of freed slaves that Spartacus leads
before it can inflict further damage. Spartacus is presented the choice of
satisfying his personal need for vengeance against the man that condemned his
wife to slavery and eventual death, or making the larger sacrifices necessary to
keep his budding army from breaking apart. Containing all of the blood-soaked
action, exotic sexuality, and villainy and heroism that has come to distinguish
the series, the tale of Spartacus resumes in epic fashion.
