Spartacus: Blood and Sand -- "Party Favors" -- 03/26/10
03-26-10, 01:09 PM
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Spartacus: Blood and Sand -- "Party Favors" -- 03/26/10
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FYI, this is episode 10. There is 3 more left after tonight.
03-26-10, 01:17 PM
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Re: Spartacus: Blood and Sand -- "Party Favors" -- 03/26/10
Haven't seen this mentioned, but star Andy Whitfield was recently diagnosed with a treatable form of cancer.
http://www.popeater.com/2010/03/09/a...gkin-lymphoma/
Hopefully he has a full recovery.
http://www.popeater.com/2010/03/09/a...gkin-lymphoma/
'Spartacus' Star Andy Whitfield Diagnosed With Cancer
By PopEater Staff Posted Mar 9th 2010 02:48PM
Andy Whitfield, who plays the lead on the Starz drama 'Spartacus: Blood and Sand,' has been diagnosed with a treatable form of non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. In a statement posted to EW.com, Whitfield said, "I'm receiving excellent care, and am feeling strong, positive and determined with an army of support behind me."
In the meantime, Starz said that it will postpone production on season 2, titled 'Spartacus: Vengeance,' while Whitfield, 35, receives treatment for the condition.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with Andy," said Starz president Chris Albrecht, according to the Ausiello Files. "His health, of course, is our primary concern. He has our complete support during this difficult time."
The bloody drama -- which was renewed for a second season before its series premiere in January -- has been a steady ratings draw for the network, with recent episodes averaging about one million viewers. It also introduced the Welsh-born model-actor to mainstream U.S. audiences. He previously starred on such Australian TV series as 'Opening Up' and 'McLeod's Daughters.'
By PopEater Staff Posted Mar 9th 2010 02:48PM
Andy Whitfield, who plays the lead on the Starz drama 'Spartacus: Blood and Sand,' has been diagnosed with a treatable form of non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. In a statement posted to EW.com, Whitfield said, "I'm receiving excellent care, and am feeling strong, positive and determined with an army of support behind me."
In the meantime, Starz said that it will postpone production on season 2, titled 'Spartacus: Vengeance,' while Whitfield, 35, receives treatment for the condition.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with Andy," said Starz president Chris Albrecht, according to the Ausiello Files. "His health, of course, is our primary concern. He has our complete support during this difficult time."
The bloody drama -- which was renewed for a second season before its series premiere in January -- has been a steady ratings draw for the network, with recent episodes averaging about one million viewers. It also introduced the Welsh-born model-actor to mainstream U.S. audiences. He previously starred on such Australian TV series as 'Opening Up' and 'McLeod's Daughters.'
03-26-10, 03:10 PM
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Re: Spartacus: Blood and Sand -- "Party Favors" -- 03/26/10
Let's hope Mira's a "party favor" sometime during the episode 
03-27-10, 12:59 PM
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Re: Spartacus: Blood and Sand -- "Party Favors" -- 03/26/10
Man do I hate Ilithia or however you spell her snake of a name.
Yes it was a very good episode, as are they all. But that hurt. IDK how he is going to cope with things. Andy is in my prayers, he will beat the cancer.
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03-27-10, 02:23 PM
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Re: Spartacus: Blood and Sand -- "Party Favors" -- 03/26/10
Fuck, what an episode. This show is unrepentantly brutal.
03-27-10, 04:44 PM
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Re: Spartacus: Blood and Sand -- "Party Favors" -- 03/26/10
I knew Ilithyia was up to something, but, goddamn I did not see that coming...
Hopefully Numerius comes to a very bad ending soon.
Hopefully Numerius comes to a very bad ending soon.
03-27-10, 05:56 PM
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Re: Spartacus: Blood and Sand -- "Party Favors" -- 03/26/10
Damn. This show just does not let up! I have to say, it's becoming a real favorite. Here's to Andy's health and quick recovery.
03-27-10, 09:42 PM
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Re: Spartacus: Blood and Sand -- "Party Favors" -- 03/26/10
This show is ridiculously engrossing now, and it's not just the novelty of all the graphic blood splatter, gory fight scenes and sex scenes, it's the building up of characters, and putting them through the wringer following their own individual ambitions and dreams, many times at the expense of others in these Roman times. I had little faith in this show when I first heard about it, but it's been a thrilling ride.
03-27-10, 11:26 PM
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Re: Spartacus: Blood and Sand -- "Party Favors" -- 03/26/10
Are the guards Romans doing it as a proper job or Slaves ?
I gather their combat skills are way short of the top gladiators ?
I gather their combat skills are way short of the top gladiators ?
03-27-10, 11:47 PM
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Re: Spartacus: Blood and Sand -- "Party Favors" -- 03/26/10
Spartacus and Barro could have slaughtered everyone in the room including the guards
fuck that was ridiculous
fuck that was ridiculous
03-28-10, 02:00 AM
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03-28-10, 02:58 AM
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Spartacus's buddy is Varro, a Roman name
Isn't it safe to assume that the series will eventually go where the life story of Spartacus did, and to the eventual uprising of the slaves against Romans? (Historically it was the third and last one...) So sooner or later Crixus will become Spartacus's new pal before that happens.
Isn't it safe to assume that the series will eventually go where the life story of Spartacus did, and to the eventual uprising of the slaves against Romans? (Historically it was the third and last one...) So sooner or later Crixus will become Spartacus's new pal before that happens.
03-28-10, 07:37 PM
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Re: Spartacus: Blood and Sand -- "Party Favors" -- 03/26/10
If the show does go in the direction of the slave revolt, then what Ilithyia said to the kid in the tub, about how his actions will shape the future and blah blah blah, will have more of an effect than she ever could have realized.
03-28-10, 09:10 PM
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Re: Spartacus: Blood and Sand -- "Party Favors" -- 03/26/10
Ilithya is evil, I didnt see that one coming.
The guards arent slaves. They are hired hands.
As they described in one of the earlier episodes, the skills of even elite soldiers/warriors pales to that of a decent gladiator.
As they described in one of the earlier episodes, the skills of even elite soldiers/warriors pales to that of a decent gladiator.
03-28-10, 09:24 PM
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Re: Spartacus: Blood and Sand -- "Party Favors" -- 03/26/10
Thought the pilot was really bad, but I'm glad I stuck with the show. I've been watching it in bunches, but now I'm caught up. That's irritating b/c after I finished the last one I wanted to see the next show.
03-29-10, 12:49 AM
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Re: Spartacus: Blood and Sand -- "Party Favors" -- 03/26/10
Some foreshadowing tonight showing Spartacus as a great tactician and Crixus as a meathead.
Batiatus will probably be on the warpath next week after getting smacked down by the magistrate.
Batiatus will probably be on the warpath next week after getting smacked down by the magistrate.
03-29-10, 08:55 AM
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03-29-10, 09:01 AM
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03-29-10, 12:31 PM
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Re: Spartacus: Blood and Sand -- "Party Favors" -- 03/26/10
For those who don't know what's coming up, **MAJOR SPOILER**
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03-31-10, 10:29 AM
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Re: Spartacus: Blood and Sand -- "Party Favors" -- 03/26/10
Somehow I think that kid will go airborne over that cliff.
03-31-10, 11:11 AM
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Re: Spartacus: Blood and Sand -- "Party Favors" -- 03/26/10
I'd love to see Ilithyia join the little shit.
Maybe toss Ashur in (off?) as well
Otherwise, have Crixus break his other leg:
Ashur: I need a sword!!!!
Crixus: (attacks and breaks leg)
Ashur: I need a splint!!!!
Maybe toss Ashur in (off?) as well
Otherwise, have Crixus break his other leg:Ashur: I need a sword!!!!
Crixus: (attacks and breaks leg)
Ashur: I need a splint!!!!
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