Tag: Starz

Spartacus: Gods of the Arena: Series Creator, Two Gladiators and a Mischievous Lady Talk About Their Roles In The Prequel!

   In a rare confluence of events – a star’s illness; an open timeslot; fans clamoring for more backstory, and an idea intended for a postponed second season – Spartacus: Gods of the Arena was born. The six-episode prequel to Spartacus: Blood and Sand fills in the background history of Batiatus and Lucretia and how […]

Starz Goes Noir!

A few years ago, I reviewed the complete series set of the anime´ series Noir – about a pair of female assassins who have a mysterious link between them and decide to work together to figure out what that is. It was my selection for best anime´ of the year that year. Now, word comes, […]

Spartacus No More?

Andy Whitfield will not be returning for a second season of Starz’ original series, Spartacus: Blood and Sand. The Australian actor’s cancer has recurred. Although a planned prequel – Spartacus: Gods of the Arena – will air as planned, Whitfield’s absence has left decisions on continuing the series up in the air. The Starz press release […]