Andy Whitfield News

Australian film and TV actor Liam McIntyre assumes Spartacus role for Starz

Jan 17, 2011, 21:34 GMT

Australian film and TV actor Liam McIntyre won the hottest casting competition in recent memory for the open role of Spartacus for Starz’ hit franchise, “Spartacus: Blood and Sand,” Starz, LLC, President and CEO Chris Albrecht announced today.

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Spartacus will go on without Andy, and other Starz news

Jan 7, 2011, 21:37 GMT

Sad news from Starz. ... more

Starz 'Gods of the Arena' previews, Comic Con, photos and more!

Nov 20, 2010, 21:30 GMT

Andy Whitfield, star of 'Spartacus: Blood and Sand,' you are in our thoughts daily.

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Win a Spartacus: Blood and Sand Prize Pack!

Nov 3, 2010, 15:51 GMT

Spartacus: Blood and Sand has been unleashed on Blu-ray and DVD from Anchor Bay Entertainment and M&C’s giving away a Spartacus Prize Bundle – which includes a Blu-ray edition off of the series and a PlayStation 3!

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'Spartacus' Andy Whitfield replacement sought

Oct 5, 2010, 2:20 GMT

The recasting of Andy Whitfield's spot for the title role of 'Spartacus' is underway, according to EW. ... more

Starz replacing Andy Whitfield on 'Spartacus'? Some thoughts

Sep 27, 2010, 20:41 GMT

The news that Starz is contemplating the replacement of lead star Andy Whitfield on 'Spartacus' has thrown me a bit. ... more

Spartacus: Blood and Sand - The Complete First Season – Blu-ray Review

Sep 24, 2010, 11:49 GMT

Starz original series ‘Spartacus: Blood and Sand’ starts a bit shaky but becomes an entertaining amalgam of ‘300’, ‘Gladiator’ and, yep, ‘Caligula’ - with a level of violence and nudity that would rival that apex of 70’s excess. And now all that sordidness can be yours in high-def with this impressive Blu-ray, ahem, package. ... more

Andy Whitfield battling cancer again, Spartacus season two on hold

Sep 18, 2010, 4:26 GMT

Starz channel and legions of 'Spartacus' fans are reeling from the news of 'Spartacus' star Andy Whitfield has relapsed in his cancer treatment. ... more

Spartacus at the Con, Live Chat details for July 23

Jul 23, 2010, 20:03 GMT

Can't get to Hall H or Comic Con in San Diego? Love Spartacus? You can chat with the stars today to celebrate the breakout hit drama on Starz.  ... more

Jupiter's Con! Spartacus cast amidst Star Wars day at Comic Con July 23

Jul 23, 2010, 18:05 GMT

Wednesday may be Prince spaghetti day in the North End of Boston, but Friday is always Star Wars day at the annual Comic Con underway in San Diego. ... more

Spartacus Comic Con news, Anchor Bay schedule too

Jul 20, 2010, 5:23 GMT

'Spartacus: Blood and Sand' is coming to the fans direct and Anchor Bay Entertainment is bringing the crew to the 2010 San Diego Comic Con! ... more

Starz Spartacus at the Con, details

Jul 15, 2010, 17:12 GMT

Highly-Anticipated Panel to Take Place Friday, July 23rd at 3:15pm PST, Rm 6BCF ... more

Spartacus Prequel announced by Starz, Whitfield to star

May 11, 2010, 18:53 GMT

Jupiters C*ck! The news we have been waiting for: Spartacus Prequel lives! ... more

‘Spartacus’ season finale seeped in blood and promise

Apr 17, 2010, 5:35 GMT

How sad we are, the faithful who waited every Friday night for the bloody spectacle known as 'Spartacus' Blood and Sand,' Steven S. DeKnight's epic Roman potboiler set in a ludus replete with naked flesh, and the inequities of life par for the course in the time. ... more

Spartacus' finale Kill Them All, fan comments for best characters of season one

Apr 15, 2010, 17:25 GMT

Spartacus: Blood and Sand' ends a brilliant first season this Friday with the finale, 'Kill Them All.' ... more

Spartacus Kills Them All, but a few are left for season two

Apr 14, 2010, 15:54 GMT

Spartacus: Blood and Sand' ends a brilliant first season this Friday with a powerhouse episode called 'Kill Them All.' ... more

Solonius not such a bad chap after all, new Spartacus video previews for Friday

Apr 8, 2010, 21:38 GMT

Ah Good Solonius, we hardly knew ye. Our patrician ludus operator and major thorn in Batiatus' (John Hannah) side is a true Roman elitist, all the way to the end of his life. ... more

Batiatus' machinations make Spartacus a no miss last two episodes

Apr 7, 2010, 22:05 GMT

Two episodes remain for Starz breakout hit, 'Spartacus: Blood and Sand.' ... more

Spartacus' 'Old Wounds' are bloody raw for seething Batiatus

Apr 1, 2010, 18:54 GMT

This first season of 'Spartacus: Blood and Sand' has had riveting performances by just about every actor in the principle cast. ... more

Ilithyia delivers dagger to Spartacus' heart this Friday

Mar 24, 2010, 14:39 GMT

On Starz' 'Spartacus: Blood and Sand,' the tale of our Thracian hero under the heel of Rome and Batiatus's sandal, you know all too well his suffering and patient wait for a chance, a moment, anything to return home a free man.  His old life he tries hard to not dream of, commanded to forget. ... more

Spartacus' raciest episode yet, 'Whore' reveals new plan, Friday Mar. 19 previews

Mar 18, 2010, 15:58 GMT

When you hear that Starz original series 'Spartacus: Blood and Sand' will air probably one of their more sexually explicit episodes this coming Friday, March 19, its time to prick up your ears, grab your cafe con Leche and gather up: You will not be disappointed in Episode 109 titled, 'Whore.' ... more

Preview: Ilithyia's nature unfolds on Spartacus, Friday March 12

Mar 11, 2010, 3:59 GMT

If you have not committed to Starz Original series 'Spartacus: Blood and Sand' yet, shame on you. ... more

'Spartacus' star Whitfield has Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, recovering in New Zealand

Mar 9, 2010, 19:37 GMT

Actor Andy Whitfield is recovering from a shock diagnosis that came from a routine physical. ... more

Spartacus 'Great And Unfortunate Things' somber mood before the storm

Mar 3, 2010, 22:26 GMT

No spoilers to fear. ... more

Ashur deceives, Doctore shares and Batiatus keeps his promise on Spartacus Fri Feb. 26

Feb 24, 2010, 20:12 GMT

Gather up ye Romans and lovers of all things bloody and brutal, as Starz 'Spartacus: Blood and Sand' heads into the sixth episode of season one. ... more

Starz Spartacus: Ashur emerges Friday, Feb. 26, Nick E. Tarabay interview

Feb 21, 2010, 20:51 GMT

'Their appetite is a great beast whose demands must be met'- Batiatus on Spartacus asking what more did the crowds want of him, after he slayed the great beast Theokoles - episode 6, 'Delicate Things' ... more

Theokoles meets Spartacus and Crixus ringside this Friday, Feb. 19 on Starz

Feb 18, 2010, 20:48 GMT

This coming episode five is one of my favorites for the entire season one of Spartacus: Blood and Sand, only on Starz. ... more

Spartacus becomes The Thing in the Pit Friday, Feb. 12 on Starz

Feb 10, 2010, 19:44 GMT

Friday night our Spartacus (Andy Whitfield) is tossed to the bowels of humanity in the episode, 'The Thing in the Pit,' which airs Feb. 12 on Starz. ... more

Starz 'Spartacus: Blood and Sand' Legends, bullwhips, naked men and scheming women

Feb 3, 2010, 19:13 GMT

Starz 'Spartacus: Blood and Sand' is into their third episode, 'Legends' as we follow the travails of Andy Whitfield's put-upon Gladiator-slave Spartacus who must prove himself during training. ... more

Spartacus: Blood and Sand: Crixus and Doctore make Friday extra special

Jan 28, 2010, 16:36 GMT

Spartacus: Blood and Sand is ramping up the story for our fair Spartacus (Andy Whitfield), ripped from the bosom of his wife and enslaved to serve Rome in the gruesome Gladiator arts. ... more

Thumbs Down for Spartacus: Blood and Sand

Jan 21, 2010, 18:08 GMT

There are many problems with the premiere episode of Starz new drama, Spartacus: Blood and Sand, the major one being that it does not have a single original idea, which is a pity, as the idea of a drama series about the real life rebel slave, Spartacus, was a brilliant idea.  ... more

'Spartacus' is so good Starz gave it a second season already

Dec 22, 2009, 5:03 GMT

''Spartacus' is so good Starz gave it a season two greenlight before it aired season one. ... more