August 2009 Archives   16 August 2009 AUSXIP Spartacus Forum Now Online Welcome to the new Spartacus forum on AUSXIP Talking Xena. This space has been created to chat about the show, discuss the episodes, create art and just have a great time. The AUSXIP Talking Xena moderators and I felt the need to have a special place for this new show because it will generate a lot of discussion and topics may get lost in the Lucy Chat area. It's been a long time since Lucy has been a regular on a tv show and we honour that with this forum. I want to thank Tobias for designing this new section that gives it such a great feel and let's have fun! With any new home, there is a few house rules and these are: 1. Please do not post screencaptures or images that show naughty bits (male or female) as this is an open forum where minors can read messages and it goes against AUSXIP and AUSXIP Talking Xena policy regarding Spartacus and nudity. 2. Banners are also included in that policy. 3. If you would like to discuss the episodes please use SPOILER in the topic header and some space in the message just to be on the safe side as a courtesy for those keeping spoiler free. 4. Artwork can be showcased here (be aware of rule #1) and they will also be showcased on AUSXIP Spartacus Blood and Sand Web Site Other than those rules; please have alot of fun in chatting about Spartacus Blood and Sand. It promises to be a great show! Click here to go to the new forum (AUSXIP Talking Xena members who are already registered can post immediately. If you are not a member and would like to join in the discussions, please register first.     7 August 2009 Press Release - Spartacus to Premiere 22 January 2010 'SPARTACUS: BLOOD AND SAND' TO PREMIERE ON STARZ ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2010 AT 10 P.M. ET/PT Aussie Import Andy Whitfield Stars as Legendary Gladiator Leader in the Action-Adventure Drama Series Lucy Lawless and John Hannah Play Scheming Couple With Cast of Talented Fresh Faces in Channel's Newest Drama Series Pasadena, CA - July 29, 2009 - Starz executives today announced that "Spartacus: Blood and Sand," the network's highly  anticipated original series, will debut Friday, January 22, 2010 at 10:00 pm et/pt. The hour-long drama, shot on location in New Zealand, stars Andy Whitfield as the gladiator warrior hero Spartacus. Continue reading Press Release - Spartacus to Premiere 22 January 2010.     5 August 2009 New Starz Show 'Spartacus' Faces Quite A Battle New Starz show 'Spartacus' faces quite a battle By AARON BARNHART The Kansas City Star Editor's note: TV critic Aaron Barnhart is in Pasadena, Calif., for the annual Television Critics Association fall tour. When the cast of "Spartacus: Blood and Sand" took their seats on stage, the press in the hotel ballroom were as silent as a hapless gladiator whose head has just been separated from his shoulders. It was a stark contrast to the bloodthirsty screams that greeted Lucy Lawless -- the once and forever "Xena: Warrior Princess" -- just a few days earlier at the fan-tastic Comic-Con International in San Diego. There, the onetime quiver-wielding, leather-skirt- wearing syndicated TV star and lesbian icon was greeted as a conquering heroine. Here, not so much. Journalistic protocol at the twice-yearly TV critics' tours obliges us to keep our game faces on. Read More     3 August 2009 Spartacus Gladiator Camp Video and HD Caps Spartacus Gladiator Camp Video and HD Screencaptures -  Spartacus: Blood and Sand - Gladiator Camp. Go behind the scenes with Andy Whitfield, Manu Bennett, Peter Mensah, Jai Courtney and Erin Cummings as they train for their physically demanding roles. ...     Click here for video and screencaptures     3 August 2009 Spartacus Comic Con Trading Cards More Scans Added the final 4 cards in the set that were released at Comic Con as part of the Ultimate Spartacus Fan Pack. The missing cards are: Ashur, Barca, Glaber and Ilythia Cards contributed and scanned by Angela. Click here to view all 12 cards     1 August 2009 Spartacus Comic Con Trading Cards The following trading cards were given to fans who attended the Spartacus panel at Comic Con as part of the Ultimate Spartacus Fan Pack. There are 8 cards with a main character pic and a bio at the back Click here to view     Read More Archives