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Costanza · Jul 25, 2009

Betrayed by the Romans. Forced into slavery. Reborn as a Gladiator. The classic tale of the Republics most infamous rebel comes alive in the graphic and visceral new series, Spartacus: Blood and Sand. Torn from his homeland and the woman he loves, Spartacus is condemned to the brutal world of the arena where blood and death are primetime entertainment. But not all battles are fought upon the sands. Treachery, corruption, and the allure of sensual pleasures will constantly test Spartacus. To survive, he must become more than a man. More than a gladiator. He must become a legend.

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 and Sand" an epic television event.

Trailer (NSFW)

Premieres Jan 22nd on Starz and is also available on Netflix Streaming. You can watch the first episode here.

Veidt · Jul 25, 2009

hotdamn.hotdamn.hotdamn.

lordfroakie · Jul 25, 2009

@_@ Spartacus reminds me of High Voltages Gladiator AD game for some strange reason...

Tornado Condor · Jul 25, 2009

That looks awesome. WILL WATCH

DreamMachine · Jul 25, 2009

LOL, that's the second trailer this year with the starcraft scream sound effect the first trailer being the road.

shintoki · Jul 25, 2009

:lol

I watched it and that looks like the most pieced together show I've ever seen. Take some Gladiator, Throw in 300 Visuals, and then end it with that common audio scream at the end. :lol

I'm still totally going to watch it:lol

golem · Jul 25, 2009

crap i guess i need to sub to starz

Costanza · Jul 25, 2009

golem said:
crap i guess i need to sub to starz

or netflix. all their shows go up on streaming before they even air.

aku:jiki · Jul 25, 2009

Now that looked like a lot of fun.

Should be illegal to air trailers this far in advance though, god damn!

shintoki · Jul 25, 2009

Costanza said:
or netflix. all their shows go up on streaming before they even air.

Wait what? Really. I've watched the first seasons of Weeds but haven't seen anything from 3-5

Label · Jul 25, 2009

Do. Fucking. Want.

Holy shit.

Costanza · Jul 25, 2009

shintoki said:
Wait what? Really. I've watched the first seasons of Weeds but haven't seen anything from 3-5

Weeds is Showtime.

SnakeXs · Jul 25, 2009

shintoki said:
:lol

I watched it and that looks like the most pieced together show I've ever seen. Take some Gladiator, Throw in 300 Visuals, and then end it with that common audio scream at the end. :lol

I'm still totally going to watch it:lol

I could say it no better. :lol

shintoki · Jul 25, 2009

Costanza said:
Weeds is Showtime.

Well, That explains it :lol

My lack of TV watching is showing =[

Aegus · Jul 25, 2009

And here I was just thinking that we need more Swords and Sandals stories. Will watch.

I also need swords and sorcery please.

BSsBrolly · Jul 25, 2009

WOW. That looks AWESOME! January... WTF? Why did I need to see that now?

jsnepo · Jul 25, 2009

That looks awesome!

Costanza · Jul 25, 2009

Aegus said:
I also need swords and sorcery please.

HBO's Game Of Thrones

Aegus · Jul 25, 2009

Costanza said:
HBO's Game Of Thrones

I know that's coming, but I want it like Conan. 1 man against an army of monsters, stealing beautiful women from their prisons, drinking alchohol by the cartload and pissing off the Gods while he's at it.

Ashhong · Jul 25, 2009

shintoki said:
:lol

I watched it and that looks like the most pieced together show I've ever seen. Take some Gladiator, Throw in 300 Visuals, and then end it with that common audio scream at the end. :lol

I'm still totally going to watch it:lol

exactly what i came to say :lol

Uncle · Jul 25, 2009

Doesn't Raimi produce that shittacular Legend of the Seeker?

Costanza · Jul 25, 2009

Uncle said:
Doesn't Raimi produce that shittacular Legend of the Seeker?

weren't people saying that was good?

Holtz · Jul 25, 2009

Holy shit. Xena is looking GOOD! And the show looks awesome, will watch.

Veidt · Jul 25, 2009

Lucy Lawless. I fucking love that woman. Not even a joke.

Tobor · Jul 25, 2009

Costanza said:
Weeds is Showtime.

I wish they would put up some more seasons. They only have season 1 of Californication, Season 1 and 2 of Weeds, and I think Season 1 of Dexter. Where's the rest?

I guess I'll have to wait for the discs. /grumble

Solo · Jul 25, 2009

Looks like Rome meets 300 meets Gladiator. Not sure if want. Will watch the pilot.

gdt · Jul 25, 2009

Solo said:
Looks like Rome meets 300 meets Gladiator. Not sure if want. Will watch the pilot.

.

Tobor · Jul 25, 2009

Yeah, I'm not interested in this show at all. It's fucking shameless and Kirk Douglas is still a bigger badass than this no name guy who looks exactly like everyone else.

Vandiger · Jul 25, 2009

I'll watch the pilot since I love Roman history. The fight scenes looked ridiculous when compared to Rome.

Calcaneus · Jul 25, 2009

Now that's quite a bit of slow-motion gladiatoring.

Sickboy007 · Jul 25, 2009

Bruce Campbell or no game.

Arjen · Jul 25, 2009

Will watch since i'm a sucker for Roman/Greece history, looks pretty badass

Meus Renaissance · Jul 25, 2009

Just looks like a Michael Bay version of Rome. What is up with the wrestler figures in all these characters?

fallengorn · Jul 25, 2009

300 meets Gladiator: the series. I'll give it a shot.

triplestation · Jul 25, 2009

Did I just see the guy that Gerard Butler forward-kicked into a pit?

The Librarian · Jul 25, 2009

I'd rather watch Spartacus.

mjc · Jul 25, 2009

Uncle said:
Doesn't Raimi produce that shittacular Legend of the Seeker?

I think its pretty decent.

Busty · Jul 25, 2009

Finally starz is growing some balls and taking some chances. This is how they make a name for themselves, doing stuff Showtime and HBO wouldn't.

Looks really interesting in a totally gratuitous blood and sex kind of way....

I know when I'm interested in a show like this despite the fact it features the very worst actor to ever grace the face of the planet.

John Hannah.

I'm going to keep an eye on this.

.........fucking John Hannah. Pfft.

Solo · Jul 25, 2009

Busty said:
Finally starz is growing some balls and taking some chances. This is how they make a name for themselves, doing stuff Showtime and HBO wouldn't.

Its not as if Showtime and HBO are ultra conservative/unwilling to take chances. Showtime's currently showing Weeds and Dexter, and HBO is championing True Blood.

gdt · Jul 25, 2009

Solo said:
Its not as if Showtime and HBO are ultra conservative/unwilling to take chances. Showtime's currently showing Weeds and Dexter, and HBO is championing True Blood.

This (again).

This show is not all that original or risky.

Thats just from the trailer, of course.

Busty · Jul 25, 2009

Solo said:
Its not as if Showtime and HBO are ultra conservative/unwilling to take chances. Showtime's currently showing Weeds and Dexter, and HBO is championing True Blood.

It's not what I meant. I liked Party Down but apart from a few scenes across it's run nothing was really 'premium cable' in terms of content.

With some skillful editing on some episodes it could have been a show on NBC or something.....

That might be true of some other HBO/Showtime shows but for an early effort from Starz I felt they needed to kick it up a gear.

polyh3dron · Jul 25, 2009

Costanza said:
or netflix. all their shows go up on streaming before they even air.

damn so I can catch the whole first season of crash on there now then huh

pje122 · Jul 25, 2009

Dax01 said:
I'd rather watch Spartacus.

QFT... this looks so tasteless...

MDSLKTR · Jul 25, 2009

This movie will make you grow hair hair on your balls.

Costanza · Jul 25, 2009

polyh3dron said:
damn so I can catch the whole first season of crash on there now then huh

Dude, they air Party Down. One of the funniest shows on TV.

Cornballer · Jul 25, 2009

Solo said:
Looks like Rome meets 300 meets Gladiator. Not sure if want. Will watch the pilot.

Yup, those were my three picks, as well. Can't tell if it's going to be hilariously awesome or hilariously bad. I'll check it out.

GDGF · Jul 25, 2009

Solo said:
Looks like Rome meets 300 meets Gladiator. Not sure if want. Will watch the pilot.

This is what I came to post.

TheOddOne · Jul 25, 2009

Does look appealing but this could be really bad or good.

velvet_nitemare · Nov 8, 2009

Starz are hyping this up big time. I'm gonna be keeping an eye out for detailed reviews.

Bebpo · Nov 8, 2009

So they were like "hey, let's remake Gladiator while ripping off 300's visual style!"

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