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Enjoy Season Premiere of “Spartacus: Gods of the Arena” on STARZ

Spartacus: Gods of the Arena

After a deluge of sporting carnival time is ripe to get some drama and exciting moments. Guess what? Spartacus: Gods of the Arena is back with a bang. This is no doubt a deviation from the romantic spell that is created all around with Valentine’s Day coming close at your door. Guys, this Spartacus: Gods of the Arena series is a dramatic prequel to Spartacus: Blood and Sand, another series that focus on gladiator Spartacus’s revolt against Romans. For this Spartacus Gods of the Arena you will be transported at a time when Spartacus just started his training session. As expected from any dramatic series, you will watch all the rivalry, blood sizzling moments, emotion and thrill. What are thinking? Go and check out your DISH Network programming schedule. Also do not forget to tune in to Spartacus: Gods of the Arena, STARZ on January 21, 2011, Friday sharp at 10:00 PM ET.

Taking clue from the title it is said that Spartacus: Gods of the Arena episodes focus on the House of Batiatus and its leaders at a time, before the coming of Spartacus. Want to know about this Spartacus: Gods of the Arena storyline? Well, it has Gannicus, the first gladiator to become Champion of Capua, reigns high thereby displaying his skills as perfect swordsman, plus his love for females and drinking. Then a time of transition comes when a young Batiatus ousts   his father and makes sure that all his gladiators are in the maximum demand. For rising high in the ladder of success he takes help of his sly and calculating wife Lucretia to make his plan of destroying his father a success. In this way both of them they remain invincible and refuse to stop to gain favor of the masses in Capua and accomplish power. In this plotting and scheming, another accomplish is Gaia, a dashing and gorgeous friend of Lucretia whose help is inevitable at times of crisis and danger. This dangerous trio, Batiatus, Lucretia and Gaia can bring havoc on any obstacle that hinders their path of pillage and plunder.  In the, Spartacus: Gods of the Arena episode 1, the Past Transgressions you can get to watch all these excitement and dramatic exuberance.

Want to gain idea about Spartacus: Gods of the Arena cast? Guys , follow the list in the following:

  • Dustin Clare as Gannicus
  • Lucy Lawless as Lucretia
  • John Hannah as Batiatus
  • Peter Mensah as Oenomaus
  • Manu Bennett as Crixus
  • Andy Whitfield as Spartacus
  • Antonio Te Maioha as Barca
  • Nick Tarabay as Ashur
  • Jaime Murray as Gaia, a Capua “social climber”
  • Lesley-Ann Brandt as Naevia, a slave girl
  • Marisa Ramirez as Melitta, a slave girl

More about these Spartacus: Gods of the Arena, STARZ series. The idea of producing this series emerged at a time when Spartacus: Blood and Sand Season 2 came to a halt after its leading actor Andy Whitfield diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma disease. Being helpless Series creator and executive producer Steven S. DeKnight had managed to expand one episode on flashback in to 6 single mini-series. And the production for Spartacus Gods of the Arena started in New Zealand in August 2010.Isn’t quite interesting?

Take a look at the upcoming Spartacus: Gods of the Arena episodes in the following:

Title
Directed By
Original Air Date
“Past Transgressions”
Jesse Warn
January 21, 2011
“Mission”
Rick Jacobson
January 28, 2011
“Paterfamilias”
Michael Hurst
February 4, 2011
“Beneath the Mask”
Brendan Maher
February 11, 2011
“Reckoning”
February 18, 2011
“The Bitter End”
February 25, 2011

Do not forget to watch Spartacus: Gods of the Arena on STARZ on January 21, 2011, Friday. You can also watch it in DISH HD programming mode with livelier images and stunning sound that is comparable to any movie theater. Enjoy it!

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DISH Network Introduces Starz Entertainment’s MoviePlex Channel into its HD Platinum Package

Starz Entertainment’s MoviePlex Channel

Good news for all the movie lovers! DISH Network has added Starz Entertainment’s MoviePlex movie channel into its HD Platinum package. A multi-year agreement has been signed between DISH Network and Starz, which let viewers watch blockbuster movies on MoviePlex channel. DISH Network subscribers will soon be able to watch extensive array of titles from Starz and Encore on demand and also through DISHOnline.com. MoviePlex will be available on DISH Network channel 377.So, get ready to watch Starz Entertainment’s MoviePlex channel on DISH Network.

With MoviePlex channel, you can enjoy popular as well as commercial-free movies from the comfort of your home. Each day, you get to watch movies of different genre. So, as a DISH Network subscriber, you are now all set to watch popular movies like “The Sixth Sense,” “Seven Years in Tibet,” “Groundhog Day,” “Sleepless in Seattle,” “Happy Gilmore,” “The Karate Kid,” “The Scorpion King,” “Fried Green Tomatoes,” and “The Fifth Element.

According to Dave Shull, senior vice president of Programming for DISH Network, “DISH Network customers have responded extremely well to our recent launch of movie channels like Starz’s IndiePlex and RetroPlex, so we’re proud to expand our relationship with Starz by introducing MoviePlex. Plus, the addition of MoviePlex, Starz and Encore content to our on demand and DISHOnline.com selections will give our customers even more ways to enjoy their favorite TV shows and movies.

On the other hand, Ed Huguez, executive vice president of Affiliate Sales and Marketing for Starz Entertainment stated, “Starz is excited to broaden the distribution of our channels through not only DISH Network’s TV service, but also through it’s on demand and online platforms. The agreement deepens our business relationship with DISH Network for the benefit of its customers and expands the reach of our increasingly popular original programming and great movies.

So, get ready to enjoy MoviePlex channel on DISH Network. With the addition of this channel, DISH Network now offers 21 exciting channels on its HD Platinum package.

Want to order DISH Network? CALL us today at 1-888-879-5230 (Promo Code: FB2010). You may also prefer to order it online.

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‘The Pillars of the Earth’: Mini Series Premiere on Starz

The Pillars of the Earth Premiere on Starz

Guys, any plans for Friday night? I am sure you guys will be opting for some really interesting staff; let’s say like watching a movie or a new show that will be premiering? You know what guys? ‘The Pillars of the Earth’ is scheduled to be premiered on Friday, July 23, 2010 at 10pm EST/PST. This mini series will be broadcasted on Starz on DISH Network. You guys are sure to have a great time watching the premiere of this 8 hour series. Let us quickly go through this interesting piece of mini series.

‘The Pillars of the Earth’ is based on the novel of Ken Follett having the same name. It is an epic tale of passion and greed, good and evil, treachery and intrigue, violence and beauty. The backdrop of the story is 12th century England, the age of the Anarchy. The series will give you a clear picture of war, religious strife and struggle among the great powers.

A mysterious secret is spilled over which creates absolute chaos and confusion among the members of the King Henry’s family at the time of succession to the throne. In the midst of this confusion an unlikely member of King Henry’s family succeeds the throne. This leads to an outbreak of a battle between King Henry’s daughter Maud and nephew Stephen, creating havoc all over England as both of them battle each other for the throne. This political turmoil is further manipulated by Bishop Waleran Bigod and the Hamleigh family to fulfill their cruel intentions.




In the middle of this political turmoil, there rises a magnificent cathedral, symbolizing true love, beauty, and faith and when this cathedral is being constructed the ugly, hidden secret is revealed. And what is this secret? To know further, tune into Starz on Friday, July 23, 2010 at 10pm EST/PST sharp.

There is no doubt about the fact that the viewers will surely love watching this series on their Satellite TV in high definition mode. But if you feel that you will not be able to make it for the premiere episode on time, you can take the help of your DISH HD DVR. You just need to set the timer and the DVR will record the episode for you which you can watch at your preferred time.

Call Us Now @ 1-888-879-5230(Promo Code: FB2010)!!! You can also order DISH Network online and can record your favorite movie through the DISH HD DVR.

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