Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2010) Vol. IV

[HD addicted]

Originally Posted by sherer

so does this mean he will be back for Series 2 when they finally film it, or has it been delayed so they can recast ?

Unfortunately Andy Whitfield has a cancer and despite a long cure is not recovering well. Here is what Wikipedia says about it:
"In March 2010, Whitfield was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma, beginning treatment immediately in New Zealand. This delayed production of season two of Spartacus: Blood and Sand.
In June it was announced that Whitfield completely finished his treatment, had a clean bill of health and was expected to be back on the set of Spartacus: Blood and Sand by October. Three months later, in September, it was announced that Whitfield's cancer had returned and he would not be returning for the second season of Spartacus.
Whitfield will make a brief appearance in the prequel mini-series Spartacus: Gods of the Arena, scheduled to premiere in January 2011."
All the best to him!

[devilincarnate]

Originally Posted by HD addicted

Unfortunately Andy Whitfield has a cancer and despite a long cure is not recovering well. Here is what Wikipedia says about it:
"In March 2010, Whitfield was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma, beginning treatment immediately in New Zealand. This delayed production of season two of Spartacus: Blood and Sand.
In June it was announced that Whitfield completely finished his treatment, had a clean bill of health and was expected to be back on the set of Spartacus: Blood and Sand by October. Three months later, in September, it was announced that Whitfield's cancer had returned and he would not be returning for the second season of Spartacus.
Whitfield will make a brief appearance in the prequel mini-series Spartacus: Gods of the Arena, scheduled to premiere in January 2011."
All the best to him!

Well said and this was taken form the community forum on STARZ on the SPARTACUS forum:

Andy Whitfield, star of Starz's "Spartacus: Blood and Sand," has been advised by his doctors to immediately resume aggressive treatment for a recurrence of cancer, as a result of which he will not be returning for the series' second season, which was tentatively set to air in September 2011.

"It’s with a deep sense of disappointment that I must step aside from such an exceptional project as ‘Spartacus’ and all the wonderful people involved. It seems that it is time for myself and my family to embark on another extraordinary journey. Thank you sincerely for the support so far," said Whitfield.

"Our hearts and prayers are with Andy and his family during this difficult time," said Starz President and CEO Chris Albrecht. "Andy is not only an incredible actor whose portrayal of Spartacus made an indelible impression on Starz audiences, he is also an amazing human being whose courage, strength, and grace in the face of adversity have inspired all of us."

No decisions have yet been made about the future of the series. "Right now, we just want to extend our concern and support to Andy and his family," said Carmi Zlotnik, Managing Director, Starz Media. "We will address our programming plans at some later date."

Starz still plans to air the prequel to "Spartacus: Blood and Sand" in January 2011. Entitled "Spartacus: Gods of the Arena," it focuses on the House of Batiatus before Spartacus arrives in Capua and stars returning cast members John Hannah, Lucy Lawless, Peter Mensah and Manu Bennett, along with newcomer Dustin Clare.

Full link to the forum:

http://community.starz.com/t5/Sparta...eld/td-p/65282

P.S AND ALL THE BEST TO ANDY WHITFIELD AND BEST WISHES TO HIS FAMILY THROUGH THE TROUBLED TIMES

[cwj2008]

Originally Posted by Media Boy

No news - sorry

merry christmas to you media boy , and hope you have a good
hogmanay ,

[Media Boy UK]

Originally Posted by cwj2008

merry christmas to you media boy , and hope you have a good
hogmanay ,

Thanks to everyone.

[DJ-SWITCH]

[braysoj1]

hi mb

is wwe smackdown on live 2 night

[mattboothers]

Originally Posted by braysoj1

hi mb

is wwe smackdown on live 2 night

Its LIVE 2-4am on Sky Sports 3.

[Media Boy UK]

Originally Posted by mattboothers

Its LIVE 2-4am on Sky Sports 3.

I have set my V+ box to tape the thing that Sky Sports 3 is broadcasting after WWE Smackdown tonight as with it being LIVE it may run over (Like WWE Raw LIVE is on for 2hr 15ms when it only last on Thursdays for 2 hours).

[djmagnifique]

Originally Posted by mattboothers

Its LIVE 2-4am on Sky Sports 3.

I've had to set it to record the 2 shows after it as the guide shows Smackdown as being on from 2-3am.

[mattboothers]

Originally Posted by djmagnifique

I've had to set it to record the 2 shows after it as the guide shows Smackdown as being on from 2-3am.

yh its a VM problem...Just set a manual like me.

[braysoj1]

Originally Posted by Media Boy

I have set my V+ box to tape the thing that Sky Sports 3 is broadcasting after WWE Smackdown tonight as with it being LIVE it may run over (Like WWE Raw LIVE is on for 2hr 15ms when it only last on Thursdays for 2 hours).

im gunna watch it

[mattboothers]

Originally Posted by braysoj1

im gunna watch it

i am but on a slight delay to skip ads.

[sherer]

Originally Posted by HD addicted

Unfortunately Andy Whitfield has a cancer and despite a long cure is not recovering well. Here is what Wikipedia says about it:
"In March 2010, Whitfield was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma, beginning treatment immediately in New Zealand. This delayed production of season two of Spartacus: Blood and Sand.
In June it was announced that Whitfield completely finished his treatment, had a clean bill of health and was expected to be back on the set of Spartacus: Blood and Sand by October. Three months later, in September, it was announced that Whitfield's cancer had returned and he would not be returning for the second season of Spartacus.
Whitfield will make a brief appearance in the prequel mini-series Spartacus: Gods of the Arena, scheduled to premiere in January 2011."
All the best to him!

That's really sad news. Makes we wish he had found another TV series to do instead.

Hope he gets well soon and nice to see the second series has been delayed so maybe he can return if he gets back to full health

[ken1234]

news about ESPN America HD got from digalspy
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/forums/s...8#post46759568

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[BenMcr]

I would take that with a pinch of salt. There has nothing been announced to staff about any launch of ESPN America HD

Will of course be good if it does happen