May 2010 Archives   24 May 2010 Spartacus Prequel Shooting Date and Season 2 News OnFilm, New Zealand's Screen Production Industry Magazine reports that the Spartacus Prequel will start shooting on 2 August and when they finish with the 6 episode mini-series, it will be followed up by the production of Season 2. Read more on OnFilm Keep updated with Spartacus Prequel on AUSXIP House of Batiatus Keep updated with Spartacus Season 2 News News submitted by Barbara Davies     23 May 2010 Prequel News From Steven Steven DeKnight has posted the following in Twitter about the prequel:     For more about the Spartacus prequel go to AUSXIP House of Batiatus     21 May 2010 AUSXIP Interviews Lesley-Ann Answers Fan Questions AUSXIP Interviews Lesley-Ann Brandt Lesley-Ann Answers Fan Questions 20 May 2010 Recently fans were asked to submit their questions to Lesley-Ann (Naevia) Manu Bennett (Crixus), the super couple of Season 1, below are Lesley-Ann's responses. We hope to bring you Manu's interview soon. Many thanks to Lesley-Ann for taking the time out of her busy schedule to answer the fan's questions Click here to read     20 May 2010 Erin To Appear on Spartacus Prequel? Fans have been asking if Erin will be appearing on the Spartacus Prequel (still untitled) as Sura which will be broadcast in January 2011. It has been confirmed that Andy will be in the prequel for two episodes. Erin has responded to questions from fans by tweeting the following For those asking, no, I won't be in the Sparty prequel. Story is centered around the ludus. @LesleyAnnBrandt will though and she's awesome! Continue reading Erin To Appear on Spartacus Prequel?.     18 May 2010 Lesley-Ann Video Interview On The Red Carpet Lesley-Ann was interviewed by On the Red Carpet at the 2010 Cable Show Convention. Star of 'Spartacus' recovering, ready soon for season two Fans of Spartacus on Starz can now rejoice. The racey period piece about the Roman Empire is coming back in a six episode prequel early next year, and production is expected to resume soon on season two. The show was delayed when star Andy Whitfield was diagnosed with early-stage non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Sources at the network say Whitfield is recoving and he will be in season two. On the Red Carpet's Chris Balish caught up with one of the stars of the show, actress Lesley-Ann Brandt, and asked about Whitfield's health. "He’s great. I just got an email from him and he’s doing really good. He’s just about finished his treatment." Brandt went on to say that fans of the show can expect plenty more of the show, "We’re ready to give you guys another couple of great seasons of Spartacus for sure.” Spartacus will air a six episode prequel this summer, followed by season two, next year on Starz. Watch Video News submitted by Lori     14 May 2010 Michael Hurst To Direct Spartacus Prequel Episode Michael Hurst will be directing an episode of the Spartacus Prequel according to our friends over at MichaelHurstNow.com Michael has also directed episodes of Spartacus Blood and Sand (Episodes 1.5 "Shadow Games," 1.9 "Whore," and 1.12 "Revelations," as well as the splinter unit (a few scenes) for episode 1.13 Kill Them All For the most up to date Michael Hurst news go to michaelhurstnow.com     13 May 2010 Batiatus Lives! Prequel Update from Steven The resurrections have began! Steven has tweeted the following about preparations for the prequel @stevendeknight: Almost finished breaking ep 1 of Spartacus prequel. Batiatus lives -- and curses -- again! Click here to view more images of Batiatus     12 May 2010 The Hollywood Reporter Spartacus Prequel Cover 12 May 2010 The Hollywood Reporter has the news about the Spartacus prequel but that's not what had me a little excited. It's the front cover of the print The Hollywood Reporter that made smile. Lucy and John are featured on the front; top left hand corner. The Hollywood Reporter 12 May 2010 Summer start for Starz prequel Starz hails ‘Spartacus’ with six-part prequel NEW YORK — Starz will air a six-part prequel to its original series “Spartacus: Blood and Sand” in January, with Andy Whitfield, who plays the title character, making a brief appearance. Lucy Lawless (Lucretia) and John Hannah (Batiatus) will take center stage in the story of the rise of the House of Batiatus and its champions before Spartacus. The title has not been determined, but the prequel will begin production in the summer in New Zealand. Production on the second season of “Spartacus” has been delayed because of Whitfield’s cancer. Continue reading The Hollywood Reporter Spartacus Prequel Cover 12 May 2010.     12 May 2010 Lesley-Ann Confirms Filming Date Lesley-Ann, who is currently in the US to attend the Cable Show convention on 13 May sent the following note about confirming she was in the prequel and the date the prequel starts shooting: Happy to confirm that I am part of the Spartacus prequel and we start filming in July! Can't wait! about 1 hour ago via web Check out Lesley-Ann's Official fan site for more info on The Cable Show Convention     12 May 2010 New Subsite - The House of Batiatus AUSXIP The House of Batiatus is a subsite dedicated to the prequel of Spartacus Blood and Sand Season 1. That's not the name of the mini-series, I just liked it and I'm using as the name of the site. Click here to view site     12 May 2010 Starz Press Release Spartacus Prequel 11 May 2010 News Release Issued: May 11, 2010 4:36 PM EDT 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, May 11 /PRNewswire/ -- NCTA Cable Show 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. Continue reading Starz Press Release Spartacus Prequel 11 May 2010.     Read More Archives