Man, now that Starz has had a taste of success in the "original programming" department (thank you, Spartacus), they just can't get enough of it. Just days after picking up Sam Raimi's Noir, the pay-cable network has made a series commitment to a new drama starring Kelsey … [Read more...]
Starz Orders Japanese ‘Noir’
Starz has picked up another new series, this one based on an animated Japanese TV show. Noir follows two female assassins who team up to fight against a secret society in order to find answers about their mysterious pasts. Noir will be produced by Sam Raimi and Rob Tapert, who … [Read more...]
Review: ‘Spartacus Blood & Sand’ Season One Blu-ray
The historic, real-life tale of Spartacus is not new to Hollywood. But neither history nor Hollywood have ever seen anything quite like Starz' Spartacus: Blood & Sand. It is something wholly new, using bits of other well-known formulas in creative and clever new ways that … [Read more...]
Happy News & Sad News for ‘Spartacus’ Fans
So there's finally been a decision about what Starz' production of Spartacus: Blood and Sand is going to do, since title star Andy Whitfield is unable to resume his role, due to the return of his Non-Hodgkin lymphoma. The happy news: The show must go on! Spartacus will move … [Read more...]
‘Spartacus’ Star Not Returning
Andy Whitfield, who stars in Spartacus: Blood and Sand in the title role, has announced that he won't be returning to the show -- at least not for its second season. Whitfield was diagnosed with cancer in March of this year, after which he was treated and declared in remission. … [Read more...]