How Russell Crowe’s ‘Gladiator’ defied death, fire, tigers and a ‘rubbish’ script to become a Hollywood classic
As recalled in the book “Gladiator: The Making of the Ridley Scott Epic,” the Roman artillery “launches earthen pots full of ...
How ‘Gladiator II’ Brought Maximus Back to Life
When it came to bringing Maximus’ breastplate to life, the team spared no detail. After acquiring an original from the first ...
Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe Faced Off in This Bonkers ‘90s Sci-Fi Thriller
The early ‘90s were full of blockbusters that explored the dangers of evolving technology. 1991’s Terminator 2: Judgment Day ...
The Original Gladiator 2 Saw Russell Crowe Return as an Immortal Time Traveler
We examine the road to Gladiator II not taken in a 2001 screenplay by Nick Cave. Written at the behest of Russell Crowe, it ...
Is Denzel Washington's “Gladiator II” Villain Based on a Real Roman Emperor? An Expert Weighs In (Exclusive)
Just as Joaquin Phoenix played Commodus, an actual Roman emperor, in the 2000 hit starring Russell Crowe, the new characters ...
Where to Stream the First ‘Gladiator’ Movie Before You See ‘Gladiator II’
With "Gladiator 2" landing in theaters, it might be good to brush up on what happened in the 2000 original starring Russell ...
What Happened in the Original “Gladiator”? 8 Key Moments to Know Before Watching the New Movie — Including Who Survived the First Film
Now, 24 years after the original film, Scott has returned to direct Gladiator II, which sees a new group of gladiators fight ...
Film Trivia Fact Check: Were we robbed of a Gladiator product endorsement?
Ridley Scott gets dragged for historical inaccuracies, but did product endorsements actually make their way into the ...