Premier Pop C Pop Culture News – Movies, Comics, Television, Books, Toys, Games, and More Before Spartacus struck down his first opponent in the arena, there were many gladiators who passed through the gates onto the sand. “Spartacus: Gods of the Arena,” tells the story of the original Champion of the House of Batiatus: Gannicus (Dustin Clare) in a more ruthless time before Spartacus’ arrival where …
Read More »Starz’ Torchwood Eyes a Summer Debut, Gets Notable Crew
The US edition of Torchwood had added loads of backstage talent with experience in genre TV, according to the Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed. The new behind-the-scenes crew includes Kelly Manners on as a producer, who worked on Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Along with Manners, are Todd McIntosh (also from Buffy) …
Read More »Torchwood: A New World Details Unveiled
Russell T. Davies unveiled details of Starz’ “Torchwood: The New World.” The ten episode mini-series will be a single story arc in the vein of “Torchwood: Children of the Earth.” The new story will follow a CIA agent (Rex) and analyst (Ester) who tackle an alien-related global issue. Torchwood, having …
Read More »Penguin and Starz Amp Up ‘The Pillars of the Earth’
Penguin and Starz launched the Amplified Edition of Ken Follett’s international bestselling novel “The Pillars of the Earth.” The Amplified Edition of “The Pillars of the Earth” showcases striking video clips, beautiful art and original music from the upcoming, critically acclaimed Starz Originals 8-hour epic television event based on the …
Read More »“Torchwood” Crosses The Pond To Starz
Starz Entertainment has acquired U.S. television rights to the next installment of the BBC’s audience sensation “Torchwood,” developed and produced by BBC Worldwide Productions. Starz will debut the 10-episode series exclusively in the U.S., and BBC One will debut it in the U.K., both in summer, 2011. This is a …
Read More »Spartacus’ Six-Part Prequel Begin Production This Summer
Pre-production is underway on a six-part prequel to Starz’ hit original series “Spartacus: Blood and Sand.” Andy Whitfield, who played the title character in the series, will appear in the prequel briefly, but Lucy Lawless and John Hannah take center stage in this story of the rise of the House …
Read More »Enter The World Of ‘Spartacus: Blood and Sand’
The dawn of “Spartacus: Blood and Sand” is drawing near, as the much-anticipated Starz original series debuts this week. But even before it premieres at 10:00 PM (ET/PT) on Starz on January 22, the series will be available via on-demand and online series previews, beginning on January 20. Episode 2 …
Read More »Starz Returns to the Arena With More ‘Spartacus’
In a bold vote of confidence, Starz announced a second season of the ground-breaking new original series “Spartacus: Blood and Sand,” set to premiere Friday, January 22nd at 10 pm ET/PT. The unusual timing of the renewal, more than one month prior to the debut of the highly anticipated program, …
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