Sunday, January 20, 2013

Roman’s Richest Marcus Licinius Crassus


Considered as the wealthiest man in Roman history, and among the richest men in all history, Marcus Licinius Crassus was one of those who have interesting back-bone. His was described as clever, ambitious, and craved for power. If there was one thing he desire most, that was defeating Spartacus by his very own bare hands, else he would also love to the praises comes from thousands of armies. Crassus began his public career as a military commander under Lucius Cornelius Sulla during his civil war. Following Sulla's assumption of the dictatorship, Crassus amassed an enormous fortune through real estate speculation. Crassus rose to political prominence following his victory over the slave revolt led by Spartacus, sharing the Consulship with his rival Pompey the Great. He was the one who had build his family own fortune after was been confiscated during the Marian-Cinnan proscriptions. Rather than use his iron hand, he simply do his very own trickery game. 

In Spartacus: War of the Damned, we will see more of Marcus Licinius Crassus doing. We will witness how he have raises again and dominate thousands of armies to capture the rebels and most of all cut the head of Spartacus. British television actor Simon Merrells will portray his characters and whoops, I’ll leave the rest for your eyes in the premiere of Spartacus: War of the Damned Episode 1-Enemies of Rome which is the very first episode of this last and final installment of the series saga. 




After Andy Whitfield has diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma and undergoes treatment immediately in New Zealand, it has been a question of who will replace his rule as Spartacus, a Thracian gladiator who was brave and start a major slave uprising against the Roman Republic from 73 to 71 BC. I will never wonder if the show started to cast a new audition to find the best man to be the new Spartacus. However, it was later announced that an Australian actor Liam McIntyre will join the team as the new Spartacus. It was a surprise of course, I mean, will there be no Liam anymore aside that these two was quite opposite bit, Liam got bigger packs than him, taller than him and let's say he got that bad boy image while Liam can be compare to the boy-next-door. The first concern was then how will it works and how viewers face such changes on the show then? But we learn to cope up right? 

September 2011, the saddest news has been delivered, Whitfield died of non-Hodgkin lymphoma in Sydney, Australia, 18 months after his initial cancer diagnosis. It comes the most unexpected way especially that we are hoping to see his return in Spartacus: Gods of the Arena. Anyway, that then made Liam McIntyre as the show’s regular member. On the coming Spartacus: War of the Damned, right after many successful episodes he have given to the show, he is back to reprise his role as Spartacus. He will be much bolder this time, stronger and the hunger for bringing Rome into downfall gets more intense. See him getting all those kicks and draws this 25th of January which is the premiere date of Spartacus: War of the Damned Episode 1-Enemies of Rome.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Spartacus: War of the Damned - Strategy of War

Bigger war, bolder stories and dangerous moves, anticipate that and many more monstrous scenes in Spartacus: War of the Damned. The upcoming season is filled with what we wanted for a series. It will quench our crave and perhaps even top our expectations. If on the previous season, you find them amazing and you love how the effects comes together, guys think of much bigger this time. And while you are making lists, check out how those perfect battles was made in Strategy of War video below.


Did you have fun seeing those fearsome gladiators fighting hand in hand for their dear lives? How about let see more of those on the premiere of Spartacus: War of the Damned Episode 1: Enemies of Rome which will be on January 25, 2012. “Enemies of Rome” follows six months after the bloody of Gaius Claudius Glaber. Spartacus who stands as the head of the rebellion gains the trust of many and that includes the farmer who all their lives been planting crops however, as they saw how Spartacus rises, they were willing to join his journey. What do you know, we are not just seeing those fearsome gladiators holding their sharp blades, so are the people who all their lives live mending their plants. Catch more of what was untold on the series premiere.

Spartacus: War of the Damned Official Poster

Unveil your hero side and let’s help the roman rebellion on their journey as they set their foot to the very heart of Rome to give the mighty land ruler its own dose of medicine as well as take-back once has been stolen to them. Spartacus: War of the Damned will be the last and final installment of the entire series saga. We might be asking why for now, but Steven S. DeKnight assure on “War of the Damned” comic-con that they are working for insanely epic final season that would possibly could. And they were seriously working hard for it to happen. So, there will be much blood to cover the dry ground, drama and war beyond limit for our entertainment. Also, the rebels are now grows in number after Spartacus and his team gains the trust of farmers and other workers. Although their new found allies wasn’t that good in fighting, but the desire they have in their hearts is enough to give them courage to fight not just for their own future but for the future of the next generation.


Schedule to air this coming 25th of January, watch Spartacus: War of the Damned Episode 1: Enemies of Rome is the very first episode to conquer our tv screens. Six months after the defeat of Gaius Claudius Glaber, Spartacus was in the verge of planning for his next target. We can think that he is not looking for a small pea but large dangerous swan. The Roman’s on the other hand will not just sit there knowing there are dangers to come; they will also gather their very best man and bring them into battle. While that battle is waiting to happen, check out the official Poster of Spartacus: War of the Damned and admire Liam McIntyre’s perfect strength.


Friday, January 11, 2013

“Why it has to be end”? I’ve been asking that question to myself again and again. Although Steven S. DeKnight reveals the reason in Spartacus: War of the Damned - Comic-Con wherein he say that the series has been taken long, but I wasn’t convince that much.  I mean, I still wanted to see more of this gladiator’s thing and most especially the game of the roman empire. I wanted to see further how Spartacus becomes a legend aside from leading and winning humongous battle. But I guess there are no more to tell. Steven S. DeKnight however reveals that they were working hard to make this unforgettable season finale. It will be the biggest and epic closing moments that will make us crave to watch this again and again. There will be more blood, more lives to take and most of all, war we can ever imagine. They were bringing it all the way they can possibly could.


All the war we have seen before; bloods that flooded the arena; the uprising of the slaves and their battles into freedom, it was all nothing compare of what was coming. This is where it all ends, Spartacus together with his allies are heading straight to the very heart of Rome. There will be neither shake hands nor soft-talks but they were all waiving their sharp blades and settle everything through bloody fight. Rebels once cried to be heard and even beg for their freedom many times; did they bother to hear them? No, so therefore it is time to bring their own doze of medicine. Armed with hope, no one can stop them; not even the strongest men of Rome.

This will be the last and Spartacus: War of the Damned was throwing all the cards. Although, I don’t really wanted the show to end and perhaps I am not alone, but I guess it is time to move on guys and simply enjoy what this upcoming season got for us. The season will premiere on 25th of January and we can anticipate a big start for that. Bowl of popcorn and a comfort settee is then needed, so make sure you got them all infront of our tv screens.

Thursday, January 10, 2013

Spartacus: War of the Damned-Behind the curtain

Did you ever wonder how such humongous empire was built in the middle of the dessert? Where those large rocks did came from and medieval houses which was still good as new in Spartacus tv series? Let me tell you a secret guys and it will be between us only, unless you wanted to share this to other. The secret behind all those amazing things and places that we have seen on the series only relay’s on geniuses mind. They don’t have to search for such exact place (which I guess don’t exist anymore due to time changes) just to tell us that “this is how it looks to be like thousands of years ago” instead they cleverly build a perfect empire inside the studio. Yep, read it right. All those seemingly perfect castle and the arena so are the rest of the small houses where build just inside the studio. Rather than bringing the cast to a certain place, they bring the place straight to their studio. It was just a matter of creativity and the power of research, and viola, they had finally clown the places and settings needed for the show.

Since Spartacus: War of the Damned will be the last and final installment of the entire Spartacus saga, everything about the show talks of extra effort, double effort than what they have done on the previous season. The settings are more bulgur, more extreme and dangerous to adapt the plot of the story. Also, how to make the characters looks like they were really into real battle, they have done extra effort to that. But to make everything bona fide, it all hails on whoever edited the series.

I wanted to tell you more, but I guess I was out of word right now. Instead of trying my very best to explain it further, I will leave the rest on the Making of Spartacus: War of the Damned – Sets video which is below on this post. Take a look on what haven’t told and what really happens behind the curtains of the show. Of course we love to watch what Spartacus: War of the Damned has to offer but seeing how things have been done would be great also.

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

The war that will determine of who are the strongest is just few days to wait. The fever is unstoppable and yes, we are wayyyy and wayyy so excited to see what awaits for us in Spartacus: War of the Damned. After the trailer, the getting to know who’s returning, whose not and whose new characters in the upcoming series, comic-con also enlightens us. We never complaint instead we love the idea that we have been updated of what might happened in “War of the Damned”. Everything about the story talks with excitement and for sure you will scream for more once you meet the villains and the rebels of the show. I’d rather forget my dinner but never spoil your night, so guys it is time to meet the boss and know their secrets as well as secret weapon to ensure their victory.

The Villains: What more is interesting than meeting the eagle’s eye. Marcus Licinius Crassus has always craved for power, respect. He is the most intelligent keen in mind that Spartacus has ever met. Julius Caesar on the other hand has the ability of battle field. You combine those two elements together and their unstoppable. Bonded with one game and the desire to destroy the rebels, they will never miss any brawls but gear themselves into the fullest to make sure no one can bring them down. They were the Romans and yes, they will be the toughest enemy of the rebels. 

The Rebels: Spartacus, Crixus, Ganicus, Agron, they were the four who stands as the pillar of the rebels troops. They were strong, willing to go on a monstrous war however even the perfect group have their own flaws. They sometimes fight and even beat each other. Agron questions everything Spartacus says while Crixus pushing him at every opportunity to refocus on the plan because most of the time he thinks Spartacus is wrong. They think they were ready to face the very might of Rome, but are they really ready to face the wall?