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Spartacus (TV Series)
''Spartacus'' is an American television series produced in New Zealand that premiered on Starz on January 22, 2010, and concluded on April 12, 2013. The fiction series was inspired by the historical figure of Spartacus, a Thracian gladiator who from 73 to 71 BC led a major slave uprising against the Roman Republic departing from Capua. Executive producers Steven S. DeKnight and Robert Tapert focused on structuring the events of Spartacus' obscure early life leading up to the beginning of historical records.Interview: Steven S. DeKnight and Robert Tapert from Spartacus: Blood And Sand After the completion of the first season titled '' [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Historical Drama Film
A historical drama (also period drama, costume drama, and period piece) is a work set in a past time period, usually used in the context of film and television. Historical drama includes historical fiction and romances, adventure films, and swashbucklers. A period piece may be set in a vague or general era such as the Middle Ages, or a specific period such as the Roaring Twenties, or the recent past. Scholarship Films set in historical times have always been some of the most popular works. D. W. Griffith's ''The Birth of a Nation'' and Buster Keaton's '' The General'' are examples of popular early American works set during the U.S. Civil War. In different eras different subgenres have risen to popularity, such as the westerns and sword and sandal films that dominated North American cinema in the 1950s. The ''costume drama'' is often separated as a genre of historical dramas. Early critics defined them as films focusing on romance and relationships in sumptuous surroundings, cont ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jaime Murray
Jaime Erica Murray (born 21 July 1976) is an English actress. She is known for playing Stacie Monroe in the BBC series '' Hustle'' (2004–2012), Lila West in the Showtime series ''Dexter'' (2007), Gaia in the Starz miniseries '' Spartacus: Gods of the Arena'' (2011), Olivia Charles in The CW series '' Ringer'' (2011–2012), Helena G. Wells in the Syfy series ''Warehouse 13'' (2010–2014), Stahma Tarr in the Syfy series '' Defiance'' (2013–2015), Fiona/the Black Fairy in the ABC series ''Once Upon a Time'' (2016–2017), Antoinette in The CW series '' The Originals'' (2018), and Nyssa al Ghul in '' Gotham''. Early life and education Murray was born on 21 July 1976 in Hammersmith, London, England, to Elaine and Billy Murray. Just before taking her A Levels, Murray was diagnosed with dyslexia. She briefly studied philosophy and psychology at the London School of Economics, but dropped out to train at the Drama Centre London, where she graduated in 2000. Acting Murray's f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Starz
Starz (stylized as STARZ since 2016; pronounced "stars") is an American premium cable and satellite television network owned by Lions Gate Entertainment, and is the flagship property of parent subsidiary Starz Inc. Programming on Starz consists of theatrically released motion pictures and first-run original television series. Created in 1994 as a multiplex service of Encore (now Starz Encore), Starz operates six 24-hour, linear multiplex channels; a traditional subscription video on demand service; and a namesake over-the-top streaming platform that both acts as a TV Everywhere offering for Starz's linear television subscribers and is sold directly to streaming-only consumers. Starz is also sold independently of traditional and over-the-top multichannel video programming distributors a la carte through Apple TV Channels and Amazon Video Channels, which feature VOD library content and live feeds of Starz's linear television services (consisting of the primary channel's East ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charles Knight (filmmaker)
Charles Knight (nicknamed "Tankboy") (born 1967) is a New Zealand filmmaker. Life and career In his late teens, Knight left New Zealand and moved to London, where he started work in the film and television industry. In his filmmaking career, Knight worked as a stunt driver, armorer, pyro-technician, editor, post supervisor, producer and writer. Over the last 10 years, Knight has worked primarily as a producer for US studios, namely Starz Entertainment and Disney. He developed a keen interest in action drama during his time working with Koichi Sakamoto on the Disney series ''Power Rangers''. More recently, Knight has been co-producing with filmmakers Rob Tapert and Sam Raimi and is a member of the PGA (Producers Guild of America). Filmography A selection of Knight's work. * ''Ash vs. Evil Dead'' * '' Spartacus: Gods of the Arena'' * ''Tankboy TV'' * ''Power Rangers'' * '' Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior'' * ''Whale Rider'' * ''Being Eve'' * ''Shortland Street'' * ''Once W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Tapert
Robert Gerard Tapert (born May 14, 1955) is an American film and television producer, writer and director, best known for co-creating the television series '' Xena: Warrior Princess''. He is also one of the founding partners of the film production companies Renaissance Pictures and Ghost House Pictures. Personal life Tapert has two sisters, Dorothy and Mary Beth Tapert. He also has a younger brother, Jeff Tapert. He has been married to actress Lucy Lawless since 28 March 1998; the couple has two sons. Lawless played the title character in ''Xena: Warrior Princess''. Film Tapert first became involved with filmmaking while attending Michigan State University where he was studying economics. Through his friend and roommate Ivan Raimi, Tapert would meet future longstanding filmmaking partners Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell. Tapert and director Sam Raimi experimented on several short films before endeavoring on their first feature-length picture, a graphic horror film titled '' The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joseph LoDuca
Joseph LoDuca (born 1958) is an American television and film score composer best known for his work writing television scores for the series ''Spartacus'', ''Leverage'', ''Hercules: The Legendary Journeys'', '' Xena: Warrior Princess'', ''Young Hercules'', '' The Librarians'' TV series, '' American Gothic'' and '' Jack of All Trades''. Originally an accomplished jazz guitarist in the Detroit (MI, USA) area, LoDuca frequently provides music for producer/director Robert Tapert, producer/director Sam Raimi, producer/director Dean Devlin and actor Bruce Campbell's films and series. Prior to his work on '' The Evil Dead'', his first film, he released a jazz LP titled ''Glisten''. LoDuca's credits include 2 Primetime Emmy Awards, 11 Primetime Emmy Nominations, and "Most Performed Underscore" recognitions from ASCAP for four consecutive years. He garnered a César Award nomination; Meilleure Musique Écrite Pour Un Film (Best Music) and a Saturn Award nomination for the Frenc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anna Hutchison
Anna Hutchison (born 8 February 1986) is a New Zealand actress and producer. Her roles include Delphi Greenlaw on ''Shortland Street'' (2002–04); Lily Chilman, the Yellow Cheetah Ranger on ''Power Rangers Jungle Fury'' (2008); Allison Dine on '' Underbelly: A Tale of Two Cities'' (2009); Amy Smart on ''Go Girls'' (2009–12); Jules Louden in ''The Cabin in the Woods'' (2012); Laeta on '' Spartacus: War of the Damned'' (2013); Sasha on ''Anger Management'' (2013–14) and Kim in ''The Right Girl'' (2015). Career Hutchison's career began on the New Zealand soap opera ''Shortland Street'' and continued in the American series ''Power Rangers Jungle Fury''. She also played Allison Dine, the girlfriend of crime figure Terry Clark in the Australian television series '' Underbelly: A Tale of Two Cities'' also known as ''Underbelly: The Mr Asia Story'', and Amy Smart in the New Zealand television comedy-drama series ''Go Girls''. In 2012, she starred in the Joss Whedon-Drew Goddard me ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Todd Lasance
Todd James Lasance (born 18 February 1985) is an Australian actor, best recognised for his roles in Australian television including Aden Jefferies on ''Home and Away'', Cam Jackson on '' Rescue: Special Ops'', Ben McMahon on ''Crownies'' and Major Sydney "Syd" Cook on ''ANZAC Girls''. He has also appeared in American television roles, such as Julius Caesar on '' Spartacus: War of the Damned'', Julian on ''The Vampire Diaries'' and Edward Clariss / Rival on ''The Flash''. In 2020, he partnered with ''Spartacus'' co-star Liam McIntyre to create the gaming series ''Get Good'' for the ''CouchSoup'' YouTube channel, following a charity livestream benefiting Black Summer. Career In 2006, Lasance made his acting debut on the teen drama series '' Blue Water High''. In 2007, he was cast in the Seven Network soap opera series ''Home and Away'' as Aden Jefferies, which is generally recognized as his breakout role. In October 2007, Seven announced he would become a regular for its 2008 seas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christian Antidormi
Christian Antidormi (born 20 May 1992) is an Australian actor. He is known for his roles in several television productions, including ''As The Bell Rings'', ''Home and Away'', and the US television series, '' Spartacus: War of the Damned''. Early life Antidormi was born and raised in Sydney's southern suburbs. He played football (soccer) for 14 years and actively participated in karate, swimming, and tennis. Antidormi discovered his love of dramatic arts and hip hop dancing at the age of 15. His interest and talent in hip hop lead him to numerous stage and music video productions and competitions, including ''Cassie Davis I Like it Loud music'' video, and the ''National Hip Hop'' solo title at the prestigious Peter Oxford-Showcase '' Australian Dance Championships''. Antidormi's passion for the arts led him to take on singing, as well as become a part-time Hip-Hop teacher at his former dance school ''All Starz Performing Arts Studio'' in Sydney. Antidormi took the path of film a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Simon Merrells
Simon Merrells is an English film, television and stage actor best known for his portrayal of Marcus Licinius Crassus in '' Spartacus: War of the Damned''. Early life Merrells was born in London, three years before his brother Jason Merrells. He started drama school, but soon left to work as a minicab driver to fund travelling to Mexico, where he painted. He became involved in fringe theatre in Brighton, where his brother was living, when he returned to England. Career Stage Merrells appeared with his brother Jason in a production of ''The Comedy of Errors'' in 2007, playing twins. Merrells has worked with director Steven Berkoff several times, first in a world tour of the play ''Coriolanus''. In 2009, he played Terry Malloy in '' On the Waterfront'', directed by Berkoff. ''Variety'' said that "Compact and bristling with contained energy, Simon Merrells has the right physicality to play Terry but never quite emerges from Brando’s long shadow"; ''The Independent'' said he "br ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pana Hema Taylor
Pana Hema Taylor (born 1989) is a New Zealand television actor, best known for his roles in ''Spartacus'', ''The Brokenwood Mysteries'' and '' Westside''. Early life Pana Hema Taylor grew up in the town of Wairoa, where he became involved with the New Zealand street gang, Mongrel Mob. In order to keep him from becoming a gang member, his parents, who had split up awhile before, decided that he should live with his father in Christchurch, New Zealand where he attended Aranui High School. In 2007, he won best actor for his role as Mercutio in the school's production of Romeo and Juliet. Career Hema Taylor was first seen on TV in 2007 on the Māori language educational series ''Whanau''. He has since worked on various New Zealand feature films including ''Boy'' and '' Kawa''. Hema Taylor is best known for his work in the Starz television series '' Spartacus: Vengeance'' and '' Spartacus: War of the Damned'', playing the role of the Syrian rebel Nasir. In 2014 he was cast as Mana in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brett Tucker
Brett Alan Tucker (born 21 May 1972) is an Australian actor and singer. He was a series regular in ''The Saddle Club'', ''McLeod's Daughters'', and ''Mistresses''. He is also known for his role as Daniel Fitzgerald in ''Neighbours''. He played Seattle Fire Chief Lucas Ripley on ABC's TV series ''Station 19''. Acting career Tucker attended National Theatre, Melbourne. For his role as Dave Brewer on the drama ''McLeod's Daughters'', he apprenticed with a real country veterinarian to research his role. Tucker's onstage credits include ''The Woman in Black'' in 2006, and The Great Gatsby playing Jay Gatsby' in 1997. From 1999 to 2000, he played the role of Daniel Fitzgerald in ''Neighbours'', a role which he returned to in late 2007. In June 2009, it was announced that he would be leaving the show to pursue acting opportunities in the United States. In addition to ''Neighbours'', Tucker played Max in ''The Saddle Club''. Tucker also had a minor role in the 2005 film ''The G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
