A new, thirteen-part series on Spartacus is expected to debut summer of 2009. It will be filmed in New Zealand. You can read the entire article here.
By utilizing the latest digital filmmaking techniques to create the look of this series, we’ll be able to tell the story in a way never before seen with production values far beyond what even the most ambitious TV series can offer,” Tapert said. Raimi added “It is going to be very exciting to take one of the most beloved and inspiring characters of all time, re-invent and bring them to life for a whole new generation of TV viewers.
Starz’s new “Spartacus” series was inspired by the actual slave of the Roman Republic who in 73 BC led a slave revolt that grew to more than 120,000 fighters. Defying the Roman Republic’s legions of soldiers, they campaigned for two years through much of what is now Italy before succumbing to a much larger army.
17 November, 2008 » Season of the Witch Set Photos
I found three set photos from the upcoming Black Death film, Season of the Witch, starring Nicolas Cage. You can see the pictures at WorstPreviews.
Three photos from the set of the upcoming fantasy/thriller “Season of the Witch” have appeared online, featuring shots of Nicolas Cage (Face/Off) and Ron Perlman (Hellboy) in Medieval outfits.
The story revolves around a group of knights in 14th century France who must transport a woman accused of witchcraft to a mountain abbey, where the monks will seek to understand and destroy her powers, believed to be the source of the Black Plague.
17 November, 2008 » Cavill and Worthington For Greek Epics
Two films set in Ancient Greece and based on Greek myths are currently in production. Henry Cavill is in negotiations to play Theseus in War of the Gods while Sam Worthington is being negotiated for a remake of Clash of the Titans. Thank you to Digital Spy.
Sam Worthington and Henry Cavill are in advanced talks to star in rival Greek mythology epics, Variety reports.
Worthington is being lined up to play the role of Perseus in Louis Leterrier’s Clash Of The Titans remake, while Cavill is to play King of Athens Theseus in Tarsem’s War Of The Gods.
The Greek mythology movies are on course to arrive at a similar time since both will enter production within the next few months. They are expected to cost less than $100 million each as they will be shot using greenscreen techniques similar to 300.
