April 2010 Archives   22 April 2010 Contacting Andy Whitfield AUSXIP Andy Whitfield / andywhitfield.net and andywhitfield.ausxip.com are not official in any shape or form. It was created as a tribute to Andy Whitfield and is a fan site. AUSXIP is not affiliated with Andy Whitfleld. This is a non profit fan run web site. AUSXIP Andy Whitfield is part of the AUSXIP Network of Sites run by MaryD (that would be me). PLEASE DO NOT ADDRESS MAIL TO ME FOR ANDY I DO NOT accept scripts, story ideas, referrals, mail or anything else for Andy. I CANNOT pass on your well wishes to Andy for a speedy recovery from cancer If you wish to contact me in regards to this site, please address your mail to maryd@ausxip.com     22 April 2010 New Andy Whitfield Press Page Added a new section to the AUSXIP Andy Whitfield site. You can now access articles and interviews with Andy via the Press Page Click here to view     22 April 2010 Official The Clinic Movie Site & Movie Stills The Official site for Andy's new film "The Clinic" has been updated with movie stills from the movie. Genres: Thriller Cast: Tabrett Bethell, Freya Stafford, Andy Whitfield Directed By: James Rabbitts Beth wakes alone in an isolated clinic to a mother's worst nightmare. Her baby has been kidnapped. Trapped and facing an unknown enemy, she must piece together the clinic's deadly secret to save her child. Click here to view Official Site Screening Dates and Times (Australia, Cannes & US) Watch Trailer     18 April 2010 Spartacus Season 2 News Update 18 April 2010 More Season 2 news and speculation. As reported previously the show has put on hold until Andy undergoes treatment for his Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma in New Zealand. Now that Season 1 has ended with quite a bang (read the AUSXIP review ), speculation on when filming for Season 2 will commence and/if there will be a mini-series to cover for Andy's ongoing treatment. Here's some updated news is from Staff writer Maurissa Tancharoe, who confirmed via Twitter: "The second season is still happening, however, it is on hold at the moment due to star Andy Whitfield's health problems." She repeated her sentiment later, assuring fans that the show has not been canceled. Read more Season 2 News     17 April 2010 Spartacus Season 1 Poll Did you enjoy Spartacus Season 1? QuestionsView Results spartacus.ausxip.com     17 April 2010 Spartacus Episode 13 Recap/Review by MaryD Spartacus Blood and Sand Episode 13 Recap / Review by MaryD Credits for this episode: Directed by Steven S. DeKnight and Jesse Warn Writing credits (in alphabetical order) Steven S. DeKnight (written by) Brent Fletcher (story editor), Aaron Helbing (staff writer), Todd Helbing (staff writer). Miranda Kwok (staff writer) Log Line Spartacus’ fury culminates in the stunning season finale Read The Review (SPOILERS)     16 April 2010 Boston Herald Reviews Kill Them All - SPOILERS! Mega Mega Spoilers in the Boston Herald newspaper for their review of "Kill Them All". Why can't reviewers just not give the game away? Since monstersandcritics just about ripped apart the episode for me and revealed mega spoilers (which I was silly enough to read even as I was trying to stay spoiler free), it's not a surprise any more. Memo to reviewers, can you at least put a SPOILER WARNING in your articles? I know it's a bit late now but just had to say it. Anyway if you want to read spoilers...this is a good article and a great write up about Lucy and the rest of the cast. Click here to read     15 April 2010 Spartacus Season 1 Review by Chicago Tribune 14 April 2010 The Chicago Tribune has a great article on the evolution of Spartacus Blood and Sand into a terrific show. CONTAINS NO SPOILERS for the season finale Chicago Tribune - 14 April 2010 As Season 1 ends, 'Spartacus' emerges as a gripping gladiator romp It's hard to say what's more impressive about the Season 1 finale of "Spartacus: Blood and Sand" (9 p.m. Central Friday, Starz) -- the hour itself, which is an enormously enjoyable roller-coaster ride, or the way it artfully combines everything "Spartacus" does well. To give away even a scrap of what happens to the gladiator Spartacus (Andy Whitfield) and his wealthy owners, Batiatus (John Hannah) and Lucretia (Lucy Lawless) would be to ruin the finale's well-designed twists and turns. Suffice to say it left a lasting impression and will no doubt remain one of my favorite TV episodes of the year. For those who dismissed the show as a sex-obsessed "300" ripoff, think again. "Spartacus" turned out to be so much more than that, especially when it kicked into high gear midway through Season 1. Over the course of 13 hours, and especially in several well-paced recent episodes, this swords-and-togas saga became downright addictive, in part due to its distinctive dialogue, which mixes Shakespearean flourishes with "Sopranos"-esque profanity. Read Full Article     15 April 2010 Spartacus Finale Sneak Peek at ChicagoNow The Chicago Now site has a video of a scene from the final episode "Kill Them Now" - no spoilers (we already knew about the events in this video at the end of Episode 12). They don't spoil the episode in their article either. "Spartacus: Blood and Sand" wraps up its first season this week with a powerhouse episode called "Kill Them All." The folks at Starz gave me this exclusive sneak peek of the episode, airing at 9 p.m. Friday, to share with you. They're also providing five T-shirts for readers. To prove that you're a true Sparty fan who deserves a shirt, you'll have to post a comment that describes how you think Season 1 will end. Be as detailed as you can be considering what's happened in the 12 previous episodes. The first five people to respond with the closest description of what actually happens--yes, I've seen the episode and it is spar-tacular--will get a shirt. Be quick, you need to do this by 11 a.m. Thursday. View view and go in the running for the t-shirts News submitted by Barbara Davies     15 April 2010 Spartacus Finale Sneak Peak at ChicagoNow The Chicago Now site has a video of a scene from the final episode "Kill Them Now" - no spoilers (we already knew about the events in this video at the end of Episode 12). They don't spoil the episode in their article either. "Spartacus: Blood and Sand" wraps up its first season this week with a powerhouse episode called "Kill Them All." The folks at Starz gave me this exclusive sneak peek of the episode, airing at 9 p.m. Friday, to share with you. They're also providing five T-shirts for readers. To prove that you're a true Sparty fan who deserves a shirt, you'll have to post a comment that describes how you think Season 1 will end. Be as detailed as you can be considering what's happened in the 12 previous episodes. The first five people to respond with the closest description of what actually happens--yes, I've seen the episode and it is spar-tacular--will get a shirt. Be quick, you need to do this by 11 a.m. Thursday. View view and go in the running for the t-shirts News submitted by Barbara Davies     15 April 2010 Spartacus "Kill Them All" Review - MEGA SPOILERS! The Monstersandcritics site has a review of the season finale and if you SERIOUSLY don't want to be spoilt about who dies and who lives...don't go there. They have spoilt it and named names. You can also win a Spartacus t-shirt. So if you want to be spoilt for the finale..go and find out who lives and who dies. Read article     13 April 2010 'Spartacus: Blood and Sand' Takes Battle Worldwide Release Issued: April 12, 2010 1:30 PM EDT 'Spartacus: Blood and Sand' Takes Battle Worldwide in Time for MIP-TV A Success in the U.S., Canada and the Netherlands, Starz' Series to Premiere in UK, Asia, Latin America and More BURBANK, Calif., April 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Proclaimed the "Champion of Capua," Spartacus is now taking on the rest of the world, with Starz Entertainment's original series "Spartacus: Blood and Sand" set to debut in high-profile markets around the world. Starz Worldwide Distribution, the sales unit of the premium entertainment company, is finalizing additional markets at the 2010 MIP-TV market (Starz is based at stand RSV-25 at MIP-TV). "Spartacus: Blood and Sand," a ratings over-achiever on Starz in the U.S., the Movie Network and Movie Central in Canada and RTL5 in the Netherlands since it premiered earlier this year, the 13-episode program has just launched or is launching soon on: * Bravo TV in the UK, premiering May 25; * LAPTV's MovieCity Pack in Latin America; * OCN in South Korea, where it premiered April 9; * HBO Central Europe in 14 territories across the region; * And on Star Channel in Japan. Read More     10 April 2010 Spartacus Episode 13 Video Promo & Episode Stills - SPOILERS! We are going to see the final episode of Spartacus next week - Number 13. It's called Kill Them All - That doesn't give away any spoilers now does it? <g> Click here to view the episode promo with some spoilers according to the promo.   Things are not looking good for the House of Batiatus...they are a looking very deadly. Click here to view the episode stills     10 April 2010 Spartacus Episode 12 Recap / Review by MaryD Spartacus Blood and Sand Episode Recap / Review Season 1 Episode 12 Revelations by MaryD Lucretia and Batiatus await the arrival of Glaber with the intentions to receive his patronage, while Spartacus focuses his attention on his plan for revenge. Friday, 4/9 at 10pm et/pt on Starz. Read Full Recap / Review     10 April 2010 Spartacus Cast Nominated For Awards 2010 Monte-Carlo Television Festival Lucy, Andy, John and the show have been been nominated for Best Actress, Best Actor and Best Drama for Spartacus in the Monte-Carlo TV Festival Awards. Spartacus has been nominated for best dramatic tv series, Andy and John go up against each other for best actor. Barbara Davies sent the following news about these awards: The nominations regarding comedy and dramatic TV series have been announced for the 2010 Monte-Carlo Television Festival. As always, Canada and the USA are both part of the competion. Furthermore, the festival will be held from June 6 to 10. American dramatic TV series: Speaking about American dramatic TV series, Dexter, Lost, Mad Men and Spartacus: Blood and Sand will try to make Uncle Sam's voice heard. In the category of best actor(s), Michael C. Hall and John Lithgow will represent Dexter and Jon Hamm, Mad Men. Andy Whitfield and John Hannah will compete for Spartacus: Blood and Sand. As for the men of Lost, there will be Naveen Andrews, Nestor Carbonell, Jeff Fahey, Michael Emerson, Matthew Fox, Jorge Garcia, Josh Holloway, Daniel Dae Kim, Ken Leung and Terry O'Quinn. For the ladies, the nominees will be: Julie Benz and Jennifer Carpenter (Dexter); Emilie de Ravin, Yunjin Kim, Evangeline Lilly and Zuleikha Robinson (Lost); January Jones and Elisabeth Moss (Mad Men); and finally Lucy Lawless (Spartacus: Blood and Sand). Full nomination list here pdf nomination list here     9 April 2010 More Episode 12 Promo Videos - SPOILERS! I can't believe we are nearing the end of the season for this amazing show. Wow. You know the drill...if you are keeping spoiler free (still? Really?) don't watch. Okay here are two promos for Episode 12. Poor Solonios. I do feel sorry for him. Glaber returns...wonder if he knows what his wife has been up to (other than seducing a 15 year old boy and killing one of her "friends"). S1E12 – Glaber Demands a Demonstration Ep 112 Revelations Glaber intends to test Spartacus with unfair odds. Friday, 4/9 at 10pm et/pt on Starz. Watch Video   S1E12 – Farewell Solonios Oh poor Solonios. He goes bye bye at the end of a sword in the Arena in Season 1 Episode 12. Nasty man that Batiatus… Watch Video     8 April 2010 Spartacus Episode 13 Preview TV Guide Scan - SPOILERS! Lori just sent me the scan from the US TV Guide 12-18 April 2010 issue which has spoilers for Episode 13. Okay a warning for those who want to keep spoiler free...DO NOT FOLLOW THE LINK to the TV Guide scan. It has MASSIVE spoilers. You have been warned. Click here to read     3 April 2010 Spartacus S1 E12 Episode Promo Ep 112 “Revelations” – Lucretia and Batiatus await the arrival of Glaber with the intentions to receive his patronage, while Spartacus focuses his attention on his plan for revenge. Friday, 4/9 at 10pm et/pt on Starz.   Watch Video     3 April 2010 iF Magazine Interviews Andy Whitfield April 2010 Exclusive Interview: ANDY WHITFIELD BARES IT ALL IN 'SPARTACUS: BLOOD AND SAND' The actor reflects on the making of the hit Starz action-drama As SPARTACUS: BLOOD AND SAND nears the end of its inaugural season, iF Magazine thought this would be a fine time to talk with the man himself, Andy Whitfield. In case you haven’t seen the newest Starz drama, SPARTACUS chronicles the story of the legendary gladiator. Stretched out over thirteen episodes, SPARTACUS has gained a reputation for being heavy on the gore and heavy on the sex. Whitfield has taken the time to answer a few questions about filming the first season, and dealing with life onstage in a loincloth. [Editor's Note: This interview took place before the recent announcement that Whitfield was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma and will be undergoing treatment before Season Two starts shooting]. Read Interview     Read More Archives