Betrayed by the Romans. Forced into slavery. Reborn as a gladiator. Torn from his homeland and the woman he loves, Spartacus is condemned to the brutal world of the arena where blood and death are primetime entertainment. But not all battles are fought upon the sands. Treachery, corruption, and the allure of sensual pleasures will constantly test Spartacus. To survive, he must become more than a man. More than a gladiator. He must become a legend.

Known for a unique mix of live action, graphic novel effects and brutal battle sequences, this epic television event stars Australian actor Andy Whitfield (McLeod’s Daughters) as Spartacus, Lucy Lawless (Xena: Warrior Princess) as Lucretia, John Hannah (The Mummy) as Batiatus and Peter Mensah (300) as Doctore.

Spartacus: Blood and Sand was a breakout success in the US. Its premiere episode attracted 3.8 million viewers, attracting more viewers in its premiere week than Dexter and The Tudors in their respective premiere weeks, and sustaining a continued viewership averaging more than one million viewers each week.

SPARTACUS: BLOOD AND SAND premieres Saturday 10 July at 10pm on MAX with two back-to-back episodes weekly at the same time. Log on to www.cinemaxasia.com for more playtimes.