Joined
·
1,197 Posts
When Russel Crowe was posing in London recently, he stated in a brief interview that together with Ridley Scott, they were planing to make a sequel or prequel. Anyone heard anything?
Eric
Eric
Gladiator ll, news of a sequel/prequel
-
Now Available: Tech Talk Podcast with Scott Wilkinson, Episode 19 Click here for details.
- Status
1 - 20 of 32 Posts
holly ****!!!!!!
hi Eric
on Gladiator's fans forum, there's been one hell of damn great script for a sequel done by one of the fans ( that guy is nuts about anything roman ). it assumes Maximus is of course seriously wounded, on the verge of the dying and the juncture with the end of the first opus is very smartly and credibly written. the fact is, the 3 years following the assasination of Commodus are full of very tough moments in Rome's history, until the arrival of the Septimus Severus, who was in charge of the Bretain territories ( sorry Eric ) and marched on Rome in 193 I think or so, which was a first for a Roman general. In fact, he freed the city and the pretorians surrendered to him, outside of the city. But the 36months before were total anarchy in Rome after Commodus's death.
the script takes great care of the historical facts (even more than Gladiator itself, which took enormous liberties compared to Commodus' ruling in fact, which laster about 10years).
there's a huge debate of course among fans, the majority still prefering, IF an opus 2 is done, to be a prequel. I'm for a sequel, much more interesting and doable. Sort of back to the historical facts. the title could THE GENERAL or MAXIMUS. something like that.
http://www.spielberg-dreamworks.com/gladbb/
Septimus Severus was born in 145 A.D. at Leptis Magna in Tripolitinia, near the modern day city of Al Khums in Libyia, and he died in 211 from an illness at Emburacum. He reigned as emperor from 193 to 211. His father was Publius Septimus Geta and his mother was Fulvia Pia. Both his mother and father descended from members of successful equestrian families who had strong senatorial ties.
Little is known about his early background or career, but he became quaestor of Rome around 169 A.D. Shortly after becoming quaestor he married Paccia Marciana ; a few years later she died, childless. He then became the tribune of plebs in 174, and then praetor in 177. In 179 he went to Syria to serve as legate. Shortly after he was in office he was removed by Commodus. A major turning point occurred in 184 A.D. when he became an imperial favorite. Commodous appointed him as post governor of Gallia, under Lugdenensis. A year later Commodous promoted him , making him governor of Sicily.
Septimus remarried to Julia Domna, a Syrian noble woman. Julia gave birth to Septimus's two sons Carracalla 188 and Geta 189. In 190 Septimus became consul of Rome. Then in 192, Commodous was assassinated and Pertinax succeeded him. Pertinax was later killed by the praetorian guard, because they did not agree with his visions for Rome. Then the guard auctioned off the emperorship to Didius Julianus This greatly angered Septimus and many others who supported Septimus.
Out of his anger and with support from his army he accepted his soldiers salutatio and began to march towards Rome. He overcame all opposition, and seized control of Rome.
hi Eric
on Gladiator's fans forum, there's been one hell of damn great script for a sequel done by one of the fans ( that guy is nuts about anything roman
). it assumes Maximus is of course seriously wounded, on the verge of the dying and the juncture with the end of the first opus is very smartly and credibly written. the fact is, the 3 years following the assasination of Commodus are full of very tough moments in Rome's history, until the arrival of the Septimus Severus, who was in charge of the Bretain territories ( sorry Eric ) and marched on Rome in 193 I think or so, which was a first for a Roman general. In fact, he freed the city and the pretorians surrendered to him, outside of the city. But the 36months before were total anarchy in Rome after Commodus's death.the script takes great care of the historical facts (even more than Gladiator itself, which took enormous liberties compared to Commodus' ruling in fact, which laster about 10years).
there's a huge debate of course among fans, the majority still prefering, IF an opus 2 is done, to be a prequel. I'm for a sequel, much more interesting and doable. Sort of back to the historical facts. the title could THE GENERAL or MAXIMUS. something like that.
http://www.spielberg-dreamworks.com/gladbb/
Septimus Severus was born in 145 A.D. at Leptis Magna in Tripolitinia, near the modern day city of Al Khums in Libyia, and he died in 211 from an illness at Emburacum. He reigned as emperor from 193 to 211. His father was Publius Septimus Geta and his mother was Fulvia Pia. Both his mother and father descended from members of successful equestrian families who had strong senatorial ties.
Little is known about his early background or career, but he became quaestor of Rome around 169 A.D. Shortly after becoming quaestor he married Paccia Marciana ; a few years later she died, childless. He then became the tribune of plebs in 174, and then praetor in 177. In 179 he went to Syria to serve as legate. Shortly after he was in office he was removed by Commodus. A major turning point occurred in 184 A.D. when he became an imperial favorite. Commodous appointed him as post governor of Gallia, under Lugdenensis. A year later Commodous promoted him , making him governor of Sicily.
Septimus remarried to Julia Domna, a Syrian noble woman. Julia gave birth to Septimus's two sons Carracalla 188 and Geta 189. In 190 Septimus became consul of Rome. Then in 192, Commodous was assassinated and Pertinax succeeded him. Pertinax was later killed by the praetorian guard, because they did not agree with his visions for Rome. Then the guard auctioned off the emperorship to Didius Julianus This greatly angered Septimus and many others who supported Septimus.
Out of his anger and with support from his army he accepted his soldiers salutatio and began to march towards Rome. He overcame all opposition, and seized control of Rome.
Joined
·
13,761 Posts
He died in the film. Period. He's dead. Leave it at that. Please, God, please.
A sequel to this movie would make about as much sense as Highlander 2. There can be only one!!!
Maximus (it just hit me what a corny name that is) was dieing from the opening frames of this movie and I have seen few other titles that focus as much on death as this one (Blade Runner is one).
The guy is dead, dead, dead and long passed over the river Styx.
Maximus (it just hit me what a corny name that is) was dieing from the opening frames of this movie and I have seen few other titles that focus as much on death as this one (Blade Runner is one).
The guy is dead, dead, dead and long passed over the river Styx.
The gladiator has pulled a Rambeau (French lit.), you remember when Maggie was telling the TV crew ok kiddies. A Season in Hell in Eddie and the Cruisers. Right now the Gladiator could be with Jim Morrison and Amelia Earheart who he met, while riding a tachion signal after Scotty beamed in Bones who after his death he became another electrical 'friend', who had to get Sherman to reverse the *gate* from gold back to blue like in Mellennium. Zip back 1900 years, back to the days of the Roman. Use that brain rupture 'gadget' they used in Star Trek IV on Checkov. Back to the future to revitalize the gladiator, to be get into shape, when they all went to the Rocky Horror Picture Show. ROTFL**
Joined
·
1,197 Posts
Quote:
Matt, lol lol.
David,
My fellow Gladiator fan. I knew I could rely on you. I'm just wondering where Brett is as I'm sure to get an ear full from him
Eric
| Originally posted by Matt_Stevens He died in the film. Period. He's dead. Leave it at that. Please, God, please. |
David,
My fellow Gladiator fan. I knew I could rely on you. I'm just wondering where Brett is as I'm sure to get an ear full from him
Eric
You surprised me I come up with a good one and you ignore mine for Matt_Stevens with a lol lol. It's friday night every body is out but me. I had to come up with something funny. I sure did laugh making it up. Jeesh did I laugh it made my night pleasant, with a tall glass of chilled white Zinfidel blush.
ah Eric !
eh eh, a saw a lot of blood pumping in his neck at the end
I always found the end a bit odd, while sad and extremely emotional, it still felt odd, quickly being carried out to the "infirmery", no burial...
Rome was on the verge of several years of TOTAL anarchy and chaos, with murders, rivalries, plots, alliances, betrayals etc. the "survival" of Maximus would sure have been to be kept secret given the circumstances...
women around the world would die to see him again ( ok, many would be happy to see him BEFORE Gladiator ). and all those PG-girls who could not see him in the theaters but who turned 17-20 by the time the sequel is in theaters again
really, the history of Rome from Commodus' death till Septimus's imperator is much more interesting and rich of events than Commodus going every day in the coliseum disguised as Hercules and fighting ( arranged ?) gladiators and beasts
eh eh, a saw a lot of blood pumping in his neck at the end
I always found the end a bit odd, while sad and extremely emotional, it still felt odd, quickly being carried out to the "infirmery", no burial...
Rome was on the verge of several years of TOTAL anarchy and chaos, with murders, rivalries, plots, alliances, betrayals etc. the "survival" of Maximus would sure have been to be kept secret given the circumstances...
women around the world would die to see him again ( ok, many would be happy to see him BEFORE Gladiator ). and all those PG-girls who could not see him in the theaters but who turned 17-20 by the time the sequel is in theaters again
really, the history of Rome from Commodus' death till Septimus's imperator
is much more interesting and rich of events than Commodus going every day in the coliseum disguised as Hercules and fighting ( arranged ?) gladiators and beasts
Joined
·
1,197 Posts
Quote:
Sorry Hob,
I was in a rush. I had a great french Desert wine waiting for me. If you like a wine with your desert try Novembre. Also the Aussie 'Brown Brothers' one is superb.
Regards
Eric
| Originally posted by hob You surprised me I come up with a good one and you ignore mine for Matt_Stevens with a lol lol. It's friday night every body is out but me. I had to come up with something funny. I sure did laugh making it up. Jeesh did I laugh it made my night pleasant, with a tall glass of chilled white Zinfidel blush. |
I was in a rush. I had a great french Desert wine waiting for me. If you like a wine with your desert try Novembre. Also the Aussie 'Brown Brothers' one is superb.
Regards
Eric
Joined
·
488 Posts
Maybe Xena, with new and enlarged breastplates can take the part and the movie will therefore be politically correct.
Joined
·
5,149 Posts
I'd love to see another Gladiator movie, if there was a way to pull it off without cheapening the first. In other words, if they can do the same thing as Alien/Aliens 2 then so be it! Whether it takes a prequel or sequel to acomplish it ... whatever works best.
Quote:
There is the sequel I want to see. Have him battle through the Roman version of Hell to reunite with his family. Lots of potential for angst and mayhem.
Duane
| Originally posted by Dertah The guy is dead, dead, dead and long passed over the river Styx. |
Duane
Gladiator Meets Jason and Freddy
Maximus dies and goes to hell to fight Jason and Freddy with a cameo by Micheal Myers. He needs to defeat them in order to see his wife and kids and rule hell for eternity.
In Fact, thats more believable than a sequal
Maximus dies and goes to hell to fight Jason and Freddy with a cameo by Micheal Myers. He needs to defeat them in order to see his wife and kids and rule hell for eternity.
In Fact, thats more believable than a sequal
Umm, anyone remember the whole "Paul (McCartney) is dead" thing?
Does anyone remember that in the first Rome coliseum combat, all the other gladiators recite the "We who are about to die salute you" speech, except Maximus. It's a clue! Maximus is not dead ("not yet").
Think about it. Play the soundtrack backwards for other clues.
And also hang on for a Ridley Scott interview in which he reveals, yes, that Maximus is a Replicant.
You heard it here first.
Does anyone remember that in the first Rome coliseum combat, all the other gladiators recite the "We who are about to die salute you" speech, except Maximus. It's a clue! Maximus is not dead ("not yet").
Think about it. Play the soundtrack backwards for other clues.
And also hang on for a Ridley Scott interview in which he reveals, yes, that Maximus is a Replicant.
You heard it here first.
1 - 20 of 32 Posts
- Status
Join the discussion
