July 2010 Archives   31 July 2010 Spartacus Comic Con Panel Photos by Janna Janna Longworth has sent me some gorgeous photos from the Spartacus Panel. You can access the main gallery here or Andy | Lucy | John | Viva | Pull Panel | Steven     30 July 2010 Ausiello Interviews Andy and The Spartacus Cast The much anticipated Ausiello / EW interview with the Spartacus cast: Lucy, John, Viva and Andy is now available to view in two clips on the EW site You've seen the shocking assault. Now watch the risqué two-part interview that led up to it. [Warning: The following video contains strong language, sexual situations, and actual merkins. Click here to view interview     30 July 2010 Andy Footage From Spartacus Comic Con Panel This time all of the camera is on Andy for most, if not all, of the panel discussion Part 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5zBnlU0JAI Part 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xdm4-6Wgzo&feature=related Part 3 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLmjZeYPOt0&feature=related Part 4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzpUP9rJONA&feature=related Part 5 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mWLghW5aMA&feature=related Part 6 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTcMX1-3obI&feature=related Part 7 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHdYacUio9M&feature=related     30 July 2010 Spartacus Cast Photos from From Dusk Til Con Party More photos from the Starz sponsored Spartacus party From Dusk Til Con which was held on 23 July 2010 at the San Diego Comic Con. The 944 site has a huge gallery of pics from the event. Check them out here Reported by Janna     29 July 2010 Spartacus Press Conference with Lucy, Andy & John 21 July 2010 Photos Lucy, Andy and John attended a Spartacus Press Conference 21/07/2010 at The Four Seasons Hotel, Beverly Hills, CA United States It would appear that Viva was not present as there are no photos of her at the conference.           Click here to view all the images or Andy - 8 Photos | Lucy - 9 Photos | John - 7 Photos     28 July 2010 Spartacus Cast Press Interviews from Comic Con The press had a round table interview segments with the actors at this year's comic con. Here are some more interviews with Andy, Viva and John. Andy Whitfield View Part 1 View Part 2     Viva Bianca   View Interview John Hannah View Interview Reported by Barbara Davies. As previously posted you can view Lucy's interview here and Andy Part 1 and 2 (Maureen from Chicago Tribune interviews) You can view the Spartacus Panel in 7 parts here Be sure to go to the AUSXIP Spartacus Comic Con Event Page for the streaming video and also the chat with Lucy, John, Andy, Viva and Steven.     28 July 2010 Andy Whitfield as James Bond Facebook Page At the Spartacus Fan Chat at Comic Con, Andy mentioned how fans have rallied round and also the push for him to be in other roles such as James Bond (yeay!). There is a "Andy Whitfield for the next James Bond, 007!" Facebook page which would love to have the adorable Andy Whitfield in that role. Beatriz has created gorgeous artwork of Andy as the cool spy. Check out the page here     27 July 2010 HQ Photo of Andy from Comic Con Wow what a great photo of Andy from Comic Con! The photo of Andy was taken of him attending the 'GPhoria strikes back' party of the Comic Con on July 22, 2010. Click here for the larger version Many thanks to Susanne for the link! You can find out about the event on the Postcards from the Edge blog     26 July 2010 The Flick Cast Reviews Spartacus Panel SDCC10: ‘Spartacus: Blood and Sand’ Panel, Andy Whitfield Talks Prequel, Season 2 Details It’s no secret that some of us here at The Flickcast are huge Spartacus: Blood and Sand fans, having written about the Starz show during it’s premiere season, covering Andy Whitfield’s battle with a treatable form of non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, as well as Starz’ decision to film a 6- episode prequel to buy some time for Andy to recover. So when Starz announced there would be a SDCC 2010 panel featuring Andy Whitfield and the cast and producers, we knew we’d be there to cover all of the Comic-Con exclusive news and trailers. Read More (Reported by Barbara Davies)     26 July 2010 IGN Interviews Andy Whitfield - He Is Spartacus! SDCC 10: He. Is. SPARTACUS! IGN talks to the brutal gladiator himself, Andy Whitfield, about surviving cancer, killing his friends and heading out of the Ludus for Season 2. US, July 25, 2010 I know a lot of you can't wait for Spartacus Season 2 (aka Spartacus: Vengeance) on Starz, but due to series star Andy Whitfield's unfortunate battle with Hodgkin's Lymphoma production had to be delayed. Everyone was concerned about Whitfield and we kept him in our hearts, wishing him all the best in his recovery process. Read More Reported by Barbara Davies     26 July 2010 Spartacus On Aussie TV in August - Press Release At long last Spartacus Blood and Sand will hit Aussie shores in August! Channel 9 has announced that they will be showing Spartacus on their digital channel GO! in August! Some time ago there were rumours that channel 7 had bought the show and were going to show it on their 7Two digital channel. They didn't and channel 9 did! Wahoo! Here's the press release!     25 July 2010 Andy Interviewed by Maureen Ryan from Chicago Tribune Video Interview Maureen Ryan from the Chicago Tribune has interviewed Andy during Comic Con. The video is now available: View Part 1 View Part 2   The written interview can be found here Be sure to go to the AUSXIP Spartacus Comic Con Event Page for all the latest news, recaps, screencaptures from the Video Chat, and video from the panel!     25 July 2010 AUSXIP Spartacus Comic Con Event Page Updated The Spartacus Comic Con Event Page has been updated for easy access to all things Sparty at Comic Con. Hosted goodies include: photos, video and screencaptures from the fan chat video all easy to locate Linked goodies include: articles / interviews, video, photos and funny pics of Lucy tormenting Ausiello - easy to find Click here to access the AUSXIP Spartacus Comic Con Event page     25 July 2010 Spartacus Panel Videos 1-7 Complete Now Online I've uploaded all 7 clips now and they are available to view on the AUSXIP Spartacus Video Channel - Comic Con. The clips were created by AUSXIP reporter Lori Boyles. Many thanks to her for doing that and also taking photos (with help from Annie & Kathy). The photos can be found here and the Comic Con Video Page is here Part 7 – Spartacus Panel Part 7 of the Spartaucs Panel at the 2010 Comic Con (Final Part) Part 6 – Spartacus Panel Part 6 of the Spartacus Panel at the 2010 Comic Con Part 5 Spartacus Panel Part 5 of the Spartacus Panel at 2010 Comic con Part 4 – Spartacus Panel Part 4 of the Spartacus Panel at the 2010 Comic Con Part 3 Spartacus Panel Part 3 of the Spartacus Panel at the 2010 Comic Con Part 2 – Spartacus Panel Spartacus cast: Andy Whitfield, Lucy Lawless, John Hannah, Viva Bianca and Steven DeKnight at Spartacus panel at the 2010 SDCC AUSXIP Video by Lori Boyles Part 1 Spartacus Panel Andy Whitfield being introduced to the crowd and interview before rest of the cast is introduced.     25 July 2010 Comic Con Cast Interviews & Video Links Here are the links for interviews and video from Comic Con. I will be adding the individual links later to the Spartacus Press Page but in the meantime here they are all grouped together. This list will be updated as more interviews & video comes through. Reported by Barbara Davies: Print & Video Chicago Tribune - Comic-Con interview: 'Spartacus' star Andy Whitfield speaks about his new 'fearlessness' - Continued Andy Whitfield doesn't often look at "Spartacus" sites or message boards -- as is the case with many actors, he thinks reading the opinions of others can be a distraction. Print - TV Squad - 'Spartacus: Blood and Sand' ... and Dish at Comic Con by Michael Maloney, posted Jul 24th 2010 12:45PM The cast of 'Spartacus: Blood and Sand' including Andy Whitfield, Lucy Lawless, John Hannah, Viva Bianca and executive producer Stephen S. DeKnight met in rooms 6B, C and F at Comic Con on Friday to talk about the show's upcoming season. Read More - Personal Blog - I am Spartacus - Today i worked downtown with the cast of the show Spartacus doing makeup for them for comic con. I was incredibly nervous but it turned out to be a lot of fun! The cast was great and super nice. The person i mainly worked with was named Viva Bianca. Read More - UGO Panel Report - Comic-Con 2010: Spartacus Promises More Blood, Gore and Glory! Stephen DeKnight and the cast prepare us for "great and unfortunate things" in the season ahead. Read More - Tubular Report on Sparty Panel Highlights from the Q+A session: - Fancast ‘Spartacus’ Prequel Promises More Drama, Battles and Creative Cursing - ‘Spartacus: Blood and Sand‘ quickly became Starz’s most popular original series...Read More Video Comic-Con 2010: Highlights of Spartacus (in five parts): http://www.youtube.com/user/HomeTheaterForum#p/u/4/Y4aZiukxZeU http://www.youtube.com/user/HomeTheaterForum#p/u/3/spA5SYALKyM http://www.youtube.com/user/HomeTheaterForum#p/u/2/D8cEZu8ivJg http://www.youtube.com/user/HomeTheaterForum#p/u/1/CtlSzJ3ESA8 http://www.youtube.com/user/HomeTheaterForum#p/u/0/pnLMfShLAGE --     25 July 2010 Spartacus Cast Fronts The Media at MySpace & MTV Tower Press Area Added photos from the press area of Lucy and Viva and then John and Andy. Photographer: Jerod Harris / Wire Image View Images   Be sure to go to the AUSXIP Spartacus Comic Con Event Page for all the latest news, recaps, screencaptures from the Video Chat, and video from the panel!     25 July 2010 From Dusk Til Con Party - Photos! The Sparty cast attended Poynt Presents From Dusk 'Til Con 2010 July 23, 2010 - Stingaree San Diego, CA United States Photos from the event are now on the Spartacus Comic Con Photo Gallery Be sure to go to the AUSXIP Spartacus Comic Con Event Page for all the latest news, recaps, screencaptures from the Video Chat, and video from the panel!     25 July 2010 Spartacus Panel at SDCC - More Photos! More photos from the Spartacus Panel at SDCC. Added these to the Spartacus at Comic Con Event section. The photos were taken by photographer Karl Walter (WireImages / Licenced) Main Gallery | Andy | Lucy | John | Viva | Steven | Whole Cast You can also view Lori's Photos from the panel here Check them out here: * Andy Whitfield - 10 Photos * Lucy Lawless - 14 Photos * John Hannah - 10 Photos * Viva Bianca - 14 Photos * Steven DeKnight - 3 Photos Be sure to go to the AUSXIP Spartacus Comic Con Event Page for all the latest news, recaps, screencaptures from the Video Chat, and video from the panel!     25 July 2010 Comic Con Photo Links Okay here comes the links to various photo sites and there are a few. Reported by Adi and Barbara Davies. Will be adding more as they come through: EW Exclusive Pics - Lucy - Lucy, Andy, John & Viva Panel Pics - Getty Images - Zimbio - Life Party Pics - Tweet Photos from Party | Lucy Only | Cast + Jai - Life - Getty Images - AP Images Meeting the Press - Getty Images Lucy & Viva - Getty Images John and Andy #1 and #2 Be sure to go to the AUSXIP Spartacus Comic Con Event Page for all the latest news, recaps, screencaptures from the Video Chat, and video from the panel!     24 July 2010 Spartacus Video Clips - Spartacus Panel Here are two more clips (I've combined them) of the start of the panel with introductions to the rest of the cast and get right into the Q&A from the audience. This is the final clip for tonight. The rest of the clips will be added tomorrow.     24 July 2010 Spartacus Panel Video #1 - Andy Intro & Mini Interview Lori has sent me three video clips (more tomorrow) and here is the first clip. This is Andy's intro and a brief interview before the rest of the cast is introduced. The video has been posted to AUSXIP Video and to the AUSXIP Video channel on Youtube.     24 July 2010 Andy Photos from the Spartacus Comic Con Panel Now Online Lori sent in some gorgeous photos of Andy and the rest of the Sparty Cast from the Comic Con Spartaucs Panel: Check them out here: * Andy Whitfield - 10 Photos The other cast photos can be found here Be sure to go to the AUSXIP Spartacus Comic Con Event Page for all the latest news, recaps and screencaptures from the Video Chat     24 July 2010 Spartacus Cast Fan Video Chat From Comic Con - Screencaps & Recap The video chat was so much fun with Lucy, Andy, John, Viva, Steven and surprise guest Jai! Here's a brief recap of what was discussed. Click here to view screencaptures of the chat 1. Lucretia does survive and make it into Season 2 (I think we all knew this since Lucy spilled the beans some time ago) 2. One of the new cast members Marisa Ramirez is going to be Oenomaus' (Doctore) wife and her name is Melitta and she also is Lucretia's body slave. 3. Season 2 will see a much more tougher Lucretia and none too nice; Ilithyia and Lucretia will be forced to work together but from how Lucy described Lucretia, you get the feeling she will be out for Roman blood herself. 4. Jai Courtney made a surprise visit without his blond locks but now brown. Still cute. 5. Andy is looking very well although IMO a little skinny. 6. Lucy wants to cop a feel of John (those two are just cool together) 7. Andy wouldn't mind playing Bond or acting in a romantic comedy. 8. They talked about Katrina's role of Mira and how they interracted with Spartacus. Steven mentioned that Mira had never been loved so that's all she wanted from Spartacus (awww). 9. There will be some behind the scenes and deleted scenes in the DVD/Blu-Ray which is coming out in September There will be photos and video from the panel going up later tonight (as soon as Lori can send them to me...let's hope the hotel connection is good).     24 July 2010 Spartacus Gods of the Arena Teaser! Starz has officially released the teaser promo for Spartacus: Gods of the Arena! Roll on January! Goodness I love this show :)     24 July 2010 Spartacus Season 2 News From The Panel Latest news (from the Panel Tweets by Spartacus_Starz and Moryan) about Season 2: DeKnight: Slave rebellion in S2.It will get bigger & bigger as season goes. Battles will be outside gladtr arena but lots of that in prequel In S2 Spartacus will start to see big picture & become more socially conscious. More than just his revenge. But he'll still kill lotsa pple. DeKnight: "I'm a huge romantic," cites Crixus/Nevia, Lucretia/Batiatus etc. Will be lots more of that in S2 - relationships, love etc. Whitfield wants to pack on more mass for S2. In 1 he was about 185-190lbs. Here's to a 200lb Spartacus in 2011! If you want to read Prequel related news from the panel go here     24 July 2010 Spartacus Prequel News from The Panel Latest news (from the Panel Tweets by Spartacus_Starz and Moryan) about the prequel. Andy will be seen in the first episode and the last episode of the Prequel John Hannah says producers had considered 2-3 flashback eps to Batiatus' ludus even before Andy's illness. There was a chance to expand Oenomaus wife, Batiatus father -- "Instead of telling you about that in S2 we will show it to you in the prequel" EP Stephen S. DeKnight 5 minutes Lucy on the Prequel "we don't ease into the action, it starts of pretty hot, you fans will like it. All the blood and gore you can handle" Varro not coming back for prequel. They wanted to find a way to bring him in but just could not. We'll see "quite a bit" of Doctore in prequel. He plays major role, DeKnight said. Cool, cuz Oenomaus/PeterMensah is awesome.     24 July 2010 World Exclusive Video: The cast of 'Spartacus' attacks EW reporter at Comic-Con Further to Ausiello's tweets about being assaulted by the Sparty Cast (tough job there Michael) here is the video! View Video Read Ausiello's tweets about the "assualt"     24 July 2010 Ausiello & The Spartacus Cast Pics! Michael Ausiello was in a bit of a bother today with the Spartacus cast: Lucy, John, Viva and Andy. The following are Ausiello's tweets from his interview with them. Andy is looking great! A little skinny but it sure is great to see him again! Go Andy! @MichaelAusiello: I was just sexually assaulted by the SPARTACUS cast. I will not be pressing charges. #SDCC http://twitpic.com/27xxlt about 1 hour ago via Seesmic for Android More evidence of "the incident." Video coming soon. http://twitpic.com/27xyd1 about 1 hour ago via Twitpic Be sure to go to the AUSXIP Spartacus Comic Con Event Page for the streaming video and also the chat with Lucy, John, Andy, Viva and Steven.     23 July 2010 Spartacus Tattoo & Promo Pics from Comic Con Here's something that is pretty funny and cute. A Spartacus tattoo with a difference. You too can be a gladiator at The House of Batiatus by having the B tattooed on your arm <g> Just added the pic of the tatt that is at Comic Con along with two cards advertising the DVD / Blu-Ray and the Playstation Game.     Also added the Promo that Starz is sending around to promote the chat for tomorrow   Click here to view the 2010 Comic Con Gallery All photos and other promo images will be added to the gallery as they come through. Be sure to go to the AUSXIP Spartacus Comic Con Event Page for the streaming video and also the chat with Lucy, John, Andy, Viva and Steven.     23 July 2010 New Beatriz Artwork - The Thracian New artwork by Beatriz. This time she turns her attention back to Spartacus as a Thracian soldier View Artwork You can see more of Beatriz excellent artwork on the AUSXIP Spartacus Artwork Gallery     23 July 2010 Press Release: Starz/Anchor Bay Entertainment From Dusk 'Til Con 2010 Party Starz/Anchor Bay Entertainment Present From Dusk 'Til Con 2010! 07.21.10, 07:19 PM EDT WHAT: From Dusk 'Til Con 2010 - Comic-Con Party Starz/Anchor Bay Entertainment, AMC Theatres and WHO: Multiplied Media. Talent confirmed includes "Spartacus" creator Steven DeKnight and "Spartacus" Producers Josh Donen and Aaron Lam; cast members Andy Whitfield, Lucy Lawless, John Hannah and Viva Bianca; "True Blood's" Kristin Bauer and Joe Manganiello; "Bailey" cast members '80s teen idol 'Tiffany,' Johnny Galecki ("Big Bang Theory"), Felicia Day (Dr. Horrible), Ming-Na ("E.R."), Ray Park (Star Wars), Chris Judge ("Stargate SG-1"), Brandon Routh (Superman), Crystal Reed (Teen Wolf) and Robert Carlyle (The Full Monty); Altitude stars Kaare Andrews and Jessica Lowndes ("90210"); UFC's Joey Beltran, Antonio Nogueira and Brandon Vera; WEC's Dominick Cruz; Frozendirector Adam Green and star Rileah Vanderbilt; the cast members from Scott Pilgrim vs. The World including Michael Bacall, Satya Bhabha, Michael Cera, Kieran Culkin, Chris Evans, Anna Kendrick, Bryan Lee O'Malley, Alison Pill, Aubrey Plaza, Jason Scwartzman, Mark Webber, Mae Whitman, Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Ellen Wong; Tiffany Amber Thiessen ("White Collar"); Grammy(R) Award-winner Macy Gray; "Chuck's" Zachary Levi, Joshua Gomez and Vik Sahay; "Psych's" James Roday; Mark Hamill (Star Wars); "Dexter's" Julie Benz and C.S. Lee; Eli Roth (InglouriousBasterds); Saul Rubinek ("Warehouse 13"); Rainn Wilson ("The Office"); and Sam Worthington (Avatar). Continue reading Press Release: Starz/Anchor Bay Entertainment From Dusk 'Til Con 2010 Party.     23 July 2010 Spartacus Poll - How Much Did You Like Season 1? Hop on over to AUSXIP TX Spartacus Chat Forum to vote on Spartacus Season 1! The Spartacus Chat forum has been online before the start of Spartacus Season 1 and it's a great place to chat about the show! Check it out. It's the Official AUSXIP Spartacus Forum How much did you like it? did it live up to your expectations? live up to its potential? Click here to vote (you must register first)     22 July 2010 Spartacus Live This Friday Submit Your Questions The Spartacus Fan Chat UStream is now live on the Official Spartacus site. The chat will begin on 23 July (Lucy, John, Andy, Viva and Steven will be at Comic Con) and it will start at 5:30 pm PST. FRIDAY, JULY 23 5:30 PST We're currently soliciting questions in advance for Andy Whitfield (Spartacus), Lucy Lawless (Lucretia), John Hannah (Batiatus), Viva Bianca (Ilythia) and Steven S. DeKnight (Executive Producer / Head Writer). Please post questions in reply on the Spartacus message board. The best questions will be chosen and answered live. Deadline to submit questions is Monday, July 19th 5pm MST. Follow the chat here     21 July 2010 Spartacus Panel Details From the Official Comic Con site - more details about the panel. 3:15-4:15 Spartacus: Blood and Sand— Andy Whitfield (McLeod's Daughters) makes his Comic-Con debut, along with Lucy Lawless (Xena: Warrior Princess), John Hannah (The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor), and Viva Bianca (Bad Bush). Executive producer Stephen S. DeKnight (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) joins the cast to discuss the upcoming prequel, titled Spartacus: Gods of the Arena, expected to air on Starz in January 2011, and the exclusive content found on the first season Blu-ray discs, available September 21. Room 6BCF Categories: Action/Adventure | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Television     21 July 2010 A Personal Post From Andy Whitfield The following message from Andy was posted on the Official Spartacus forum: To all of you incredibly generous human beings, who have supported, cared and collectively shared your stories, well wishes and inspiring words, all of which have had a profound and moving impact on me. Your time, energy and compassion have been the lift needed to glide over some of the bumpy terrain of the last few months. Thank you. I am now training again and hungry to reunite with the fantastic cast and crew. After this unexpected challenge but truly rewarding chapter, I have emerged feeling stronger, with a greater focus, commitment and passion and even more profound love of my family and friends. I am very grateful for the extraordinary journey that was Season 1 and now after my own personal shake up, am even more determined and passionately committed to having Season 2 be very special indeed. Thank you all again for your ongoing support. Andy Whitfield     19 July 2010 Spartacus Lookalike Contest...And The Winner Is... Recently I posted the news about the Andy Whitfield Fan Facebook page holding a Spartacus Look-a-like contest. Louse just sent me the pic of the winner! This young man could pass as Andy quite easily. The photo was submitted by Liza Valiente. First The Original - Andy Whitfield and now the winner of the lookalike contest Many thanks to Louise for the update!     18 July 2010 Spartacus Chat UStream Now Online The Spartacus Fan Chat UStream is now live on the Official Spartacus site. The chat will begin on 23 July (Lucy, John, Andy, Viva and Steven will be at Comic Con) and it will start at 5:30 pm PST.               FRIDAY, JULY 23 5:30 PST Details on Spartacus Live Chat Coming Soon We're currently soliciting questions in advance for Andy Whitfield (Spartacus), Lucy Lawless (Lucretia), John Hannah (Batiatus), Viva Bianca (Ilythia) and Steven S. DeKnight (Executive Producer / Head Writer). Please post questions in reply on the Spartacus message board. The best questions will be chosen and answered live. Deadline to submit questions is Monday, July 19th 5pm MST.     18 July 2010 Spartacus Character Promo Images Updated Updated Spartacus Promo Images gallery to include two images of Spartacus and Lucretia. Also added two images of Spartacus used in promos for the show. Click here to view Lucy/Lucretia Images Click here to view Andy/Spartacus Images You can find all the Character promo images on AUSXIP Spartacus Image Gallery     18 July 2010 Beatriz Artwork Update - Spartacus Beatriz is back with a stunning new piece and she has turned her sights back to Spartacus. View Artwork You can see more of Beatriz excellent artwork on the AUSXIP Spartacus Artwork Gallery     16 July 2010 Spartacus Lookalike Contest - Join in the Fun! This should be fun! Okay Louise from the Andy Whitfield Fan Facebook page has sent in the following info: Right ladies & gentlemen!! We are starting a Spartacus lookalike competition TODAY!! (Any & all characters from the show, not just the man himself!) If ppl could tag all their entries/photos with the word "lookalike" and the name of the person in the pic and post them on this main wall they will be judged on Sunday the 18th of July - 9pm UK time (check discussion board for your time zones!) Click here on how to enter and where to submit your photo!     16 July 2010 The Clinic Playing in Melbourne Cinema Nova For those in Melbourne you can check out Cinema Nova in August to watch The Clinic with Andy and Tabrett Late shows from August 6 Young mother-to-be Beth (Tabrett Bethell) is travelling with her fiancé Cameron (Andy Whitfield) through the remote outback. One night she wakes alone in a nightmare situation, faced with an unknown enemy and a deadline for survival. Set in the middle of nowhere in the late 1970’s, The Clinic follows the journey of six women who find themselves trapped and isolated with only each other to turn to (and against). Something in common has drawn these women together and will ultimately tear them apart. An intriguing psychological thriller from first-time writer/director James Rabbitts, The Clinic explores women’s primal instincts and how far they will go to protect life. Click here for more     16 July 2010 The Clinic in the UK in August 2010 England’s own Film4 FrightFest has announced its 2010 record breaking line-up and it’s looking pretty good for Australian and New Zealand cinema. The fantasy horror festival is set to contain four Australian and one New Zealand productions throughout its proceedings. The Clinic, starring Beautiful Kate's Sophie Lowe and Gabriel's Andy Whitfield is a horrific tale of infant abduction that explores how far a mother will go to protect her children. The debut feature from James Rabbits, promises Raw psychological horror as Saw meets The Vanishing. DISCOVERY SCREEN 12.45PM - FRIDAY 27TH & 9.05PM SUNDAY 28TH AUGUST THE CLINIC UK PREMIERE - The place: Australia. The time: 1979, before the advent of genetic sciences and DNA testing. While travelling across country with her fiancé Cameron, heavily pregnant Beth Church is drugged and abducted from a desolate outback motel. Waking up in an ice bath in an abandoned abattoir, she’s horrified to find her baby has been removed, an ugly caesarean scar on her abdomen a chilling reminder of the unfathomable crime. Searching the isolated gloomy prison for a way out she finds three other women in various states of medical distress but in exactly the same terrifying predicament. And so their deadly game of survival begins. Just how far would you go to save the child you have never seen? Raw psychological horror as SAW meets THE VANISHING with a gripping hereditary twist in director James Rabbitts’ feature debut outlining every mother’s worst nightmare. 100 mins Director: James Rabbitts Tabrett Bethell – Beth Church Andy Whitfield - Cameron Clare Bowen – Ivy Freya Stafford – Veronica Sophie Lowe – Allison Australia 2009 For details on how festival and day pass holders can get tickets for the FILM4 FrightFest Discovery Screen, please see the information on our tickets page. For more news go to www.frightfest.co.uk     16 July 2010 The Clinic at Melbourne Film Festival in July 2010 The Clinic will be shown at the Melbourne International Film Festival on 25 July 2010 and 31 July. The festival runs from 22 July to 8 August. How far would you go to get back what was taken from you? The Clinic A slow-burning psychological thriller based on true events, The Clinic is the debut feature from Australian writer-director James Rabbitts. Expectant mother Beth is drugged and kidnapped from a desolate, outback motel. When she awakens, she’s in an ice bath in an abandoned abattoir – and her baby has been removed from her body. She soon realises she’s not alone; five other women are trapped with her in the makeshift clinic, a place whose dire purpose gradually becomes all too apparent. Stars Tabrett Bethall, Andy Whitfield, Clare Bowen and Sophie Lowe. Session Times: 3026 THE CLINIC (MA15+) (90 min) Sun 25 Jul 9:15 PM Greater Union Cinema 5 9340 LATE NIGHT AT NOVA PROGRAM 2 THE CLINIC (MA15+) (90 min) UNINHABITED (87 min) Sat 31 Jul 11:00 PM Cinema Nova     16 July 2010 Our Son's Battle With Cancer and Rise To Fame THE parents of Spartacus star Andy Whitfield have spoken of their son’s battle with cancer and Hollywood success. Andy Whitfield, of Bull Bay, Amlwch, was diagnosed with non-Hogkins lymphoma earlier this year, which threatened filiming of the second series of the smash television show Spartacus in which Andy stars as the title character. His parents Robert and Pat Whitfield flew out to 35-year-old Andy’s home in Sydney, Australia to support him, his wife Vashti and their two children when they heard the news. “We weren’t quite sure what we were going to find, but he was full of health, bright and bouncy,” said Robert. Read More     15 July 2010 Spartacus Cast To Attend 'From Dusk 'Til Con' 2010 Comic-Con Party The following press release was issued today from Multiplied Media to announces 'From Dusk 'Til Con' 2010 Comic-Con Party. It appears that the Wrath of Con party has had a name change to From Dusk 'Til Con (maybe a play on one of Starz/Encore movie promotions currently underway (see Starz Press release) Multiplied Media to Bring Red Carpet Event to San Diego's Stingaree Nightclub Partners Include Starz' 'Spartacus: Blood and Sand' and AMC Theatres(R) Film Fanatics Award Recognizing Stan Lee and Edgar Wright CALGARY, ALBERTA AND LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA AND KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI, Jul 14, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Multiplied Media Corporation /quotes/comstock/11v!e:mmc (CA:MMC 0.12, +0.02, +15.00%) , a leading provider of mobile local search services and makers of the Poynt local search app for BlackBerry and iPhone, is teaming up with Anchor Bay Entertainment and Starz' original television series Spartacus: Blood and Sand, as well as AMC Theatres to announce the must-attend Comic-Con 2010 red carpet event, From Dusk 'til Con. This star-studded party will be held at the Stingaree Nightclub located in the heart of San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter on Friday, July 23rd. As with similar parties in years past, From Dusk 'til Con promises to be the hottest ticket among events scheduled outside the convention center in San Diego. Spartacus: Blood and Sand cast, including Andy Whitfield (Spartacus), Lucy Lawless (Lucretia), John Hannah (Batiatus) and Viva Bianca (Ilythia) will attend the event as well as executive producer and series creator Steven S. DeKnight. Spartacus: Blood and Sand was a breakout hit series on Starz when it aired earlier this year. Anchor Bay Entertainment, Starz' home entertainment company, is set to release the Spartacus: Blood and Sand Blu-Ray(TM) and DVD on September 21, 2010. "Comic-Con is where Spartacus: Blood and Sand got its initial launch last year and it remains a crucially important event for the series' avid fan base," said Kevin J. Carney, Director of Marketing at Anchor Bay Entertainment. "Being part of the From Dusk 'til Con party adds value and more importantly fun, to our time spent at the conference. The party is going to be a big highlight for the cast and should help get the word out about the exciting expansion of our Spartacus franchise." Read More Reporting by MaryD and Barbara Davies     13 July 2010 Starz Live Video Interview with Spartacus Cast The following was posted by Starz on the Official Spartacus forum: Friday, July 23rd 5:30pm PST – Details on chat to follow We’re soliciting excellent advance questions for Andy Whitfield (Spartacus), Lucy Lawless (Lucretia), John Hannah (Batiatus), Viva Bianca (Ilythia) and Steven S. DeKnight (Executive Producer / Head Writer). Please post questions in reply to this board post. The best questions will be chosen and answered live. Deadline to submit questions is Monday, July 19th 5pm MST. If you see a question already posted that you like, give it a good rating. Likewise, if you see one that stinks, rate it low. We'll be paying attention. :smileywink: Thanks! Submit your question here     10 July 2010 Spartacus Panel Details Released Comic Con has released the Spartacus Blood and Sand Panel details: 3:15-4:15 Spartacus: Blood and Sand— Andy Whitfield (McLeod's Daughters) makes his Comic-Con debut, along with Lucy Lawless (Xena: Warrior Princess), John Hannah (The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor), and Viva Bianca (Bad Bush). Executive producer Stephen S. DeKnight (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) joins the cast to discuss the upcoming prequel, titled Spartacus: Gods of the Arena, expected to air on Starz in January 2011, and the exclusive content found on the first season Blu-ray discs, available September 21. Room 6BCF Source (Reported by Lori Boyles)     8 July 2010 Spartacus Comic Con Panel Times Comic Con is fast approaching and on 23 July the Spartacus cast: Andy Whitfield, John Hannah, Lucy Lawless, Viva Bianca and Steven DeKnight will be attending the Spartacus Panel and later that night be at the Wrath of Con party hosted by Starz. Barbara Davies sent in the following news on what time on 23 July the panel will be held at: IGN has a schedule of what time on 23 July the Spartacus panel will take place. As yet this has not been confirmed. Hopefully the official Comic Con schedule for Friday 23rd will be posted soon. SDCC 10: TV Panels at Comic-Con Chuck, Smallville, The Walking Dead, Simpsons and... Castle? US, July 7, 2010 by Eric Goldman San Diego Comic-Con is fast approaching, and we're starting to hear details on what panels will be there in the TV world. Every year it seems like there can't possibly be even more panels than the year before, and yet just looking at the list so far, I am one tired TV reporter. Time to get ready for four more uber-exhausting, jam-packed days. Big thanks to Chicago Tribune's Maureen Ryan, Seat42F, and Hollywood Reporter's James Hibberd for breaking the news on many of these panels. Friday, July 23rd 3:30pm-4:30pm: Spartacus: Blood and Sand (Room TBA) For more on the Spartacus Comic Con panel go to the AUSXIP Spartacus Comic Con Event Page     8 July 2010 Starz Show Promo Removed From Vimeo If you didn't catch the Starz Show Promo on Vimeo, you have missed it. Starz pulled the video. Poof, it's gone :( Hopefully Starz will officially post it on youtube. Screencaptures can be found here     8 July 2010 Ausiello A Sparty Fan... It's taken him some time to get addicted but someone else has joined the fanbase - Ausiello from Entertainment Weekly. Question: Any summer guilty pleasures you’d like to recommend? —Nick Ausiello: I finally got around to watching Starz’ Spartacus: Blood and Sand and it’s officially my new crack. I’m seven episodes in and I’m hooked. If Andy Whitfield is reading this — and let’s face it, he probably is — I’m sorry I failed to include you in my Dream Emmy Ballot. I hope to one day make it up to you. Source     Read More Archives