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Topic: Spartacus: Blood and Sand (Read 191512 times)
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Samwise
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Yeah, every episode of this show has a moment that makes me go "OHHHH HOLY SHIT." The moment when Crixus sets his shield up for that jump was this one's.
Also, it's been a week since the last episode aired and went up on Netflix. If you haven't seen it by now, you probably don't care that much. I declare it open season.
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« Last Edit: April 23, 2010, 03:42:42 PM by Samwise »
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Ghambit
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This is gonna be one of those shows where people dont realize how much win it was and have to scramble at the last minute to watch the 1st season; before the next round of shows comes out.
I'm sad right now though... my DVR is now filled with nothing but shite and I see nothing worth watching on the near horizon.
Is Leverage gonna be any good? Obviously we're talkin a 'Sneakers' ripoff.
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Samwise
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Is Leverage gonna be any good? Obviously we're talkin a 'Sneakers' ripoff.
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Ghambit
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pfft
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NiX
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If any of you want to get buff like Spartacus, you can! |
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raydeen
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If any of you want to get buff like Spartacus, you can! Too much work. I'll just have them wrap my face on to a CGI body in post. |
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Bunk
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I find it funny sometimes how much Raimi likes to use the same actors in everything he does. The two actors with most screen time on Legend of the Seeker this week were Craig Parker (Glaber) and Katrina Law (Mira) as a Mord Sith.
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Samwise
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I'm still waiting for Ted Raimi to make an appearance in Spartacus.
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Teleku
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I've been awaiting a Bruce Campbell cameo since the first episode.
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HaemishM
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There has GOT to be a way for Raimi to work both of them into an episode. The sheer awesome of Campbell as some kind of bad ass gladiator or arrogant Roman senator is too much to pass up.
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Samwise
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Unfortunately, I think Bruce's badass gladiator days are behind him unless he's willing to do a few months of gladiator boot camp to prep for the role. He would be great as a senator, though. As would Ted.
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Teleku
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Oh yeah, my hope is that he comes in as a senator, or perhaps a sleazy used slave salesman  |
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Segoris
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Along with Bruce (senator or slave), I still would like to see Renee O'Connor (I believe that's her name) who played Gabriel on Xena. Give her a good slave roll  I find it funny sometimes how much Raimi likes to use the same actors in everything he does. The two actors with most screen time on Legend of the Seeker this week were Craig Parker (Glaber) and Katrina Law (Mira) as a Mord Sith.
To add to this, I think it's beyond just Riami keeping them together. The movie Bitch Slap doesn't have his name anywhere on it but most of the crew from Xena and Hercules were involved along with Cera from Spartacus. So it seems like the actors are keeping together on their own as well. |
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Bunk
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Also of note, Michael Hurst (Iolus) directed three episodes of Spartacus. It appears New Zealand has a similar situation to the Vancouver film industry, where the pool is small enough that you keep seeing the same faces over and over.
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Samwise
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Along with Bruce (senator or slave), I still would like to see Renee O'Connor (I believe that's her name) who played Gabriel on Xena. Give her a good slave roll Man, I don't know what a "slave roll" is, but it sounds kinky as fuck. Too bad we didn't get her in that role while Lucretia was still around. My inner 15-year-old weeps for the lost opportunities there. |
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Segoris
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Man, I don't know what a "slave roll" is, but it sounds kinky as fuck. Too bad we didn't get her in that role while Lucretia was still around. My inner 15-year-old weeps for the lost opportunities there.
Damn it, typo. I'l blame that on having just read Teleku's post in the Iran Thread. Though the thoughts of a Lucretia and Gabriel "roll" are pleasant and the typo worked in our favor of happiness. |
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I've been awaiting a Bruce Campbell cameo since the first episode.
Me too, but I'm guessing his deal for Burn Notice might preclude this. Ted Raimi, on the other hand, I'm surprised hasn't shown his face. I snickered when he finally showed up on Seeker and my wife asked why I was so convinced he'd show up eventually. |
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Man, I don't know what a "slave roll" is, but it sounds kinky as fuck. Too bad we didn't get her in that role while Lucretia was still around. My inner 15-year-old weeps for the lost opportunities there. I'll be in my bunk. My partner says she'll join me there.  |
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grebo
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This is gonna be one of those shows where people dont realize how much win it was and have to scramble at the last minute to watch the 1st season; before the next round of shows comes out.
That would be me. I started watching this show 5 days ago and just finished the 13th. JUPITER'S COCK, IT WAS FUCKING AWESOME! Not so much for the blood and tits, tho those are nice, but for the deep characters and the carefully crafted plot. What the hell is wrong with these damn drama producers, why do we get so few shows of this caliber? |
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tgr
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I still keep meaning to watch xena again, solely to watch Renee. I would love to get her into the show. I definitely wouldn't mind if it were as a slave.  Who wouldn't?  |
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I still keep meaning to watch xena again, solely to watch Renee. I would love to get her into the show. I definitely wouldn't mind if it were as a slave. Who wouldn't? A heterosexual man. |
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Tebonas
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I guess she is a few years older now, isn't she? Not exactly slave material. Well, she still would have been awesome in an Roman orgy scene with Xena. |
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Samwise
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Did I just see Mira on Legend of the Seeker as a Mord Sith? Did someone else already mention this?
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Vaiti
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I find it funny sometimes how much Raimi likes to use the same actors in everything he does. The two actors with most screen time on Legend of the Seeker this week were Craig Parker (Glaber) and Katrina Law (Mira) as a Mord Sith.
You did indeed. Bet she starts popping up in more roles in the coming years. At least any Raimi related productions. |
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Prequel set to air Jan. 2011. Fuck that's quite a long time away. 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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tgr
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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. Were the majority of the 18-49s male or female? I'm sort of guessing male. |
Cyno's lit, bridge is up, but one pilot won't be jumping home.
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Ceryse
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It is awhile away, but... the general premise of the prequel sounds awesome. Definitely something to look forward to. So little new stuff piques my interest, so the more Blood and Sand related stuff the better.
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HaemishM
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And Lucretia will return, meaning we may get to see that merkin after all!  |
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Threash
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One small detail that i loved about the show was how as soon as Spartacus got popular they switched him to dual wield to look more badass. The only other one i remember fighting that way was the ugly bad ass one that he killed with Crixus.
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Viin
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I believe he started duel wielding because he killed that duel welding guy ... so he was kinda taking his place as the baddest gladiator around. The "dual swords" were passed to the new champion.
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Rishathra
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He switched at that point, yes, but at Batiatus' instruction. Batiatus specifically said to do it so he would "look more badass."
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Ghambit
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Y'know, I kinda wish I never saw this show because all other shows are the SUCK now by comparison. There's like, nothing else to watch. Nothing grabs me anymore.
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