Spartacus Legends, an upcoming fighting game based on the popular original series produced and distributed by Starz Entertainment, will be launching for Xbox LIVE Gold subscribers as part of the pilot free-to-play program on Xbox LIVE Arcade for the Xbox 360 and as a free-to-play title on PlayStation Network. This marks the first entry in the console space for Ubisoft. Spartacus, himself, Liam McIntyre, talks about the new game in the exclusive video interview below.

In one of the most entertaining, funny, heartfelt, and star studded panels in Comic Con history, fans went ballistic when seven of Spartacus: Vengeance's main cast surprised the crowd. Originally, only Liam McIntyre (Spartacus), Manu Bennett (Crixus), and writer Steven DeKnight were slated to attend. But halfway through the panel (right after Manu Bennett demonstraed the New Zealand Maori traditional goodbye, "The Haka"), Lucy Lawless (Lucretia) showed up to a roaring crowd and a standing ovation. 

SAN DIEGO – Steven S. DeKnight is the man behind the mayhem of Starz Entertainment’s hit TV series, “Spartacus.” With “Spartacus: War of the Damned” filming in New Zealand, DeKnight and stars Liam McIntyre and Manu Bennett were at Comic-Con 2012 to talks about Ubisoft’s new Spartacus Legends video game and the final season of the influential show. DeKnight talks games and technology in this exclusive video interview below.

Note: This article contains material appropriate to the mature rating of the series and contains small spoilers from the season premiere.

It's no surprise that Spartacus: Vengeance has done as well as it has. The STARZ show has drawn in an immense (and diverse) crowd. Packed with gore, nudity, sex, and a surprising dose of humanity, the show has done well for itself and has already been renewed for a third season. Writer Steven DeKnight continues to impress with his scripts, as testament to the first episode of season 2. The episode boasted plenty of gore (opening with an impressive sword fight) and holding true to it's "M for Mature" rating. DeKnight did his research, describing in a live web interview recently that he prides the show on being as realistic as possible for the setting. Viewers are taken on a whirlwind ride during every episode, but with all that violence and sex, one has to wonder how the cast feels filming some of these scenes. Liam McIntyre (Spartacus), Lucy Lawless (Lucretia), and Viva Bianca (Illithyia) shared their personal experiences on set – and their answers may surprise you.

The official facebook page of Starz hit televisoin series "Spartacus" revealed today that the first episode of the whirlwind season will be released on the page this FRIDAY, January 20th. The premiere, a full week before the series airs on STARZ, will be available on the official facebook page. The premiere will serve to connect fans around the world and invite fans to comment on the first episode, as well as actor Liam McIntyre's portrayal of Spartacus.

Premiering exclusively on STARZ January 27, 2012, “Spartacus: Vengeance” introduces new Spartacus Liam McIntyre, who replaces the late Andy Whitfield. The show is produced by executive producers Rob Tapert (The Grudge, “Xena: Warrior Princess” and “Hercules: The Legendary Journeys”), Steven S. DeKnight (“Buffy the Vampire Slayer”), Sam Raimi (Spider-Man and The Evil Dead), and Joshua Donen (The Quick and the Dead). The man who moves the franchise forward after the Gods of the Arena prequel, talks about what’s in store for season two in this exclusive interview.

STARZ hit television show Spartacus returned to Comic Con for its third consecutive year to introduce their new season, Spartacus: Vengeance. After a hugely successful first season (Spartacus: Blood and Sand) and a brilliant half-season "prequel" series (Spartacus: Gods of the Arena), STARZ is coming back with a vengeance. "It's just a gigantic, gigantic season", said new Spartacus actor Liam McIntyre. 

The cast of the new season of Starz’ hit show, “Spartacus: Vengeance,” was on hand at Comic-Con 2011 in San Diego. The panel included series stars Katrina Law (Mira), Manu Bennett (Crixus), Dustin Clare (Gannicus), Lucy Lawless (Lucretia), Liam McIntyre (Spartacus) and Executive Producer and Head Writer Steven S. DeKnight. They unveiled a new trailer at the convention.

This years Comic Con San Diego is packed with dozens of hot shows, some returning and other making their debut appearance. They're coming with cast, crew, sneak peaks, and an Q&A session for fans to get their burning questions answered. Take a break from the demos at gaming booths, and stop by one of the telvision panels! With the final list online, here are just some of the shows (in no particular order) we can't wait to see at Comic Con.