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Starz to air tribute to Andy Whitfield October 2nd

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andy-whitfield-soul-of-a-champion-rip-spartacus-actorLast september 11th Spartacus star Andy Whitfield passed away, and Starz issued an official statement saying “We are deeply saddened by the loss of our dear friend and colleague, Andy Whitfield,” said Starz President and CEO Chris Albrecht.  “We were fortunate to have worked with Andy in ‘Spartacus’ and came to know that the man who played a champion on-screen was also a champion in his own life.  Andy was an inspiration to all of us as he faced this very personal battle with courage, strength and grace.  Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time.  He will live on in the hearts of his family, friends and fans.”

And now, Andy Whitfield – an honorable fighter both on and off camera – will be remembered on STARZ, Sunday, October 2 beginning at 9:00 p.m. (et/pt).

The actor passed away on September 11th and is known internationally for shaping the breakout role of Spartacus, during the first season of the STARZ Original series “Spartacus: Blood and Sand.” He was chosen after a worldwide search to find the perfect Hollywood star to play the title role with passion and grace. His fans, friends, and colleagues alike have compared Whitefield’s own persona, to that of the noble, brave, honorable gladiator character he played on screen.

STARZ’ tribute will showcase five episodes of the “Spartacus: Blood and Sand” series, including the premiere and finale episodes. The network is set to re-air the entire season of “Spartacus: Blood and Sand” on December 16, 2011.

Will you watch Andy Whitfield tribute?

Cancelled and Renewed Shows 2011: Spartacus Blod and Sand renewed for second season by Starz

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spartacus-blood-and-sand-cancelled-renewed-starz-second-seasonWe are reviewing all the cancelled shows and renewed shows of 2011. And the year came out in its first week already giving way to a couple renewals. Starz renews Spartacus: Blood and Sand for a second season. In this case, announcement had been made already, but then, after the sad news about Andy Whitfield and his battle with cancer, questions about the fate of the show were raised. The hit show has been a great success for Starz, and the network made a good move by ordering a prequel for the show in order to give Andy Whitfield time to recover and make a decision later. That´s how Spartacus: God of the Arena landed as a miniseries for Starz this season. And just now, Chris Albrecht, President and CEO of Starz Entertainment, at the network’s TCA presentation in Los Angeles announced that Spartacus: Blood and Sand was renewed for a second season, but the main role for the show will need to be recast, since Whitfield´s battle to cancer continues.

Hopefully we´ll get to see good TV in this second season of Spartacus: Blood and Sand and Anfy Whitfield can recover well. Our best wishes go to him!

So, what do you think about Spartacus: Blood and San renewal for second season? Will you watch it? Let me know in the comments section.

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Casting Call: Auditions for Spartacus Blood and Sand

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spartacus-blood-sand-casting-call-auditionWe were wondering last week what would happen and if Spartacus Blood and Sand would be cancelled due to health issues from his star.

Good news are, Spartacus Blood and Sand won´t be cancelled, but recast. Sad news are Andy Whitfield will leave the show permanently because he needs to adress his health which is far more important than a TV Show.

Therefore, after the decision to recast Spartacus role on Spartacus Blood and Sand, Webber & Associates casting company will have some work to do to have a casting call audition for Spartacus Blood and Sand in order to recast the main role.

How to participate in Spartacus Blood and Sand Casting Call Audition?

In order to take your chances as the new Spartacus, you´ll need to be contacted. As They inform me: It is not an open casting call, and they are only recasting the lead role.

Are you going to watch Spartacus Blood And Sand after the lead is recast?

Let me know how it goes.

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Cancelled and Renewed Shows 2010: Is Spartacus Blood and Sand getting cancelled?

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Update: Spartacus Blood and Sand gets renewed by Starz.

Sad Bad News on Spartacus Blood and Sand: Cancer strikes again and Andy Whitfield needs to adress his health. And that can  mean only two things for the future of the show:

Either there´s no future for Spartacus Blood and Sand, or the role needs to be recast.

Executive Producer Steven DeKnight talked with Michael Ausiello, and he was not very confident on a possible return to the show from Andy Whitfield: “The two main options are to close up shop or recast,” says DeKnight. “I want to talk to Andy and find out how he feels about the options. That’s obviously very important to us.
“We’re still absorbing what’s happened,” adds DeKnight. “I think it’s going to be a little while before we reach any conclusions.”

DeKnight says his primary concern remains Whitfield, who bowed out of the show’s second season after doctors advised him to resume “aggressive treatment” for Non-Hodgkin lymphoma. “He’s a trooper,” marvels DeKnight. “He has a very positive outlook.”

So, what´s the fate for Spartacus Blood and Sand? Is Spartacus Blood and Sand getting cancelled or recast?

Let me know your thoughts in the comments section. (You can also send out good thoughts for Andy Whitfield´s health).

What is Non Hodgkin Lymphoma?

The non-Hodgkin lymphomas (NHLs) are a diverse group of blood cancers that include any kind of lymphoma except Hodgkin’s lymphomas. Types of NHL vary significantly in their severity, from indolent to very aggressive.

Lymphomas are types of cancer derived from lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell. Lymphomas are treated by combinations of chemotherapy, monoclonal antibodies, immunotherapy, radiation, and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.

Non-Hodgkin lymphomas were classified according to the 1982 Working Formulation which recognizes 16 types. The Working Formulation is now considered obsolete, and the classification is commonly used primarily for statistical comparisons with previous decades. The Working Formulation has been superseded twice.

The latest lymphoma classification, the 2001 WHO classification, largely abandoned the “Hodgkins” vs. “all other” grouping system. Instead, it lists 43 different forms of lymphomas in four broad groups.

Cancelled Shows 2009: Spartacus gets renewed by Starz for a second season before even premiering

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spartacus blood and sand cancelled renewed by starzWe are reviewing all the cancelled shows and renewed shows of the season.

And this is some great news for a big budget production such as Spartacus, since Starz has decided to renew Spartacus for a second season even before premiering the first season, set for January 21st.

This marks a great chance to develop the characters and not to worry creatively to make it too fast.

It´s not common to see this kind of chances on TV nowadays, so kudos to Starz for renewing Spartacus for a second season even before the premiere.

What is Spartacus: Blood and Sand about? Plot

Spartacus: Blood and Sand is an upcoming Starz original TV series that will premiere in January, 2010. The series focuses on Spartacus, a Roman gladiator (played by Andy Whitfield), who later became the leader of a major slave uprising against the Roman Republic. The show has been advertised as featuring some of the most graphic sex scenes ever produced on television. The violence is also very bloody and it is slated for a TV-MA rating.

Are you going to watch Spartacus: Blood and Sand, now knowing that the show has been renewed for a second season even before starting?