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Rome

Rome title screen
Format Historical Drama
Created by John Milius
William J. MacDonald
Bruno Heller
Starring Kevin McKidd
Ray Stevenson
Polly Walker
Kenneth Cranham
Tobias Menzies
Max Pirkis
Indira Varma
Kerry Condon
Lindsay Duncan
James Purefoy
and Ciarán Hinds
Country of origin Flag of the United States United States
Flag of the United Kingdom United Kingdom
Flag of Italy Italy
No. The historical drama is a Film genre in which stories are based upon historical events and famous persons John Frederick Milius (born April 11, 1944) is an American Screenwriter, director, and producer of Motion pictures William J MacDonald is an American Film and Television Writer and producer. Bruno Heller is an English Screenwriter, most notably on Rome. Kevin McKidd (born August 9 1973) is a Scottish actor best known for his roles as soldier/politician Lucius Vorenus on the joint HBO George Raymond "Ray" Stevenson (born May 25, 1964) is a British Film and Television Actor, best known for Polly Walker (born 19 May 1966 in Warrington, Cheshire, England, UK) Kenneth Cranham (born December 12, 1944) is a film television and stage Actor who has appeared in Layer Cake, Gangster Tobias Menzies, (born 7 March 1974 in London, England) is an British stage television and film actor best known for his role as Max William R Pirkis (born 6 January 1989) is an English film Actor. Indira Varma (born 1973 in Bath, Somerset) is an English actress. Kerry Condon (born 4 January 1983) is a television and film actress Lindsay Vere Duncan (born 7 November 1950) is a Scottish Tony Award -winning actress. James Brian Mark Purefoy (born June 3 1964) is an English Actor. Ciarán Hinds (born 9 February 1953; Anglicised pronunciation in ˈkɪərɔːn ˈhaɪndz is an IFTA award-winning Irish Actor The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest of seasons 2
No.  of episodes 22
Production
Running time approx. 55 min.
(commercial-free)
Broadcast
Original channel BBC / HBO / RAI
Picture format 1080i (HDTV)
Original run August 28, 2005 – March 25, 2007
External links
Official website
IMDb profile
TV.com summary

Rome is a BAFTA, Golden Globe and Emmy-nominated historical drama television series co-created by John Milius, William J. MacDonald, and Bruno Heller. Rai - Radiotelevisione Italiana, known until 1954 as Radio Audizioni Italiane, is the Italian public service broadcaster, and is considered High-definition television (HDTV is a Digital television Broadcasting system with higher resolution than traditional television systems (standard-definition Events 475 - The Roman General Orestes forces western Roman Emperor Julius Nepos to flee his Capital Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1199 - Richard I is wounded by a crossbow bolt while fighting France which leads to his death on April 6. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The British Academy Television Awards, also known as the BAFTAs &mdash or to differentiate them from the BAFTA Film Awards, the BAFTA Television Awards The Golden Globe Awards are American awards for motion pictures and Television programs given out each year during a formal dinner The Primetime Emmy Awards are awards presented by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences in recognition of excellence in American Primetime Television The historical drama is a Film genre in which stories are based upon historical events and famous persons A television program (US television programme (UK or television show (U John Frederick Milius (born April 11, 1944) is an American Screenwriter, director, and producer of Motion pictures William J MacDonald is an American Film and Television Writer and producer. Bruno Heller is an English Screenwriter, most notably on Rome. The series is primarily written by Heller. Rome was produced in Italy by the BBC (UK), HBO (USA), and RAI (Italy). Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Rai - Radiotelevisione Italiana, known until 1954 as Radio Audizioni Italiane, is the Italian public service broadcaster, and is considered Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest The show's first season originally aired on HBO between August 28 and November 20, 2005, subsequently broadcast on BBC One between November 2, 2005 and January 4, 2006, and on Rai Due between March 17 and April 28, 2006. Events 475 - The Roman General Orestes forces western Roman Emperor Julius Nepos to flee his Capital Events 284 - Diocletian was chosen as Roman Emperor. 762 - Bögü Khan of the Uyghurs, Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1570 - A Tidal wave in the North Sea devastates the coast from Holland to Jutland, killing more than 1000 Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 46 BC - Titus Labienus defeats Julius Caesar in the Battle of Ruspina. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Rai Due is one of the three main Television channels broadcast by Italian public television company RAI alongside with Rai Uno and Rai Events 45 BC - In his last victory Julius Caesar defeats the Pompeian forces of Titus Labienus and Pompey the Younger Events 1192 - Assassination of Conrad of Montferrat (Conrad I King of Jerusalem, in Tyre, two days after his title Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.

The show's second and final season opened on January 14, 2007 and ended on March 25, 2007 in the USA. Events 1129 - Formal approval of the Order of the Templar at the Council of Troyes. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1199 - Richard I is wounded by a crossbow bolt while fighting France which leads to his death on April 6. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. In the UK the second season started on June 20, 2007, on BBC Two and ended on July 24, 2007. Events 451 - Battle of Chalons: Flavius Aetius ' defeats Attila the Hun. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1132 - Battle of Nocera between Ranulf II of Alife and Roger II of Sicily. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. [1] Throughout the second season there were many conflicting reports from various sources that a renewed third season would take place; however, no announcements have been made.

Contents

Series overview

The series is a historical drama depicting the period of history surrounding the violent transformation of the Roman Republic into the Roman Empire; a change driven by civil warfare between populists (populares) and conservatives (optimates), the decay of political institutions, and the actions of ambitious men and women. The historical drama is a Film genre in which stories are based upon historical events and famous persons The Roman Republic was the phase of the ancient Roman civilization characterized by a Republican form of government a period which began with the overthrow of the The Roman Empire was the post-Republican phase of the ancient Roman civilization, characterised by an autocratic form of government and large territorial Populares ("favoring the people" singular popularis) were Aristocratic leaders in the late Roman Republic who tended to use the Populares ("favoring the people" singular popularis) were Aristocratic leaders in the late Roman Republic who tended to use the Optimates (singular optimas, The Best of Men, Italian: ottimati; also known as the priests or boni, the Optimates (singular optimas, The Best of Men, Italian: ottimati; also known as the priests or boni, the The HBO website provides the following introduction:

Half a century before the dawn of Christianity, Rome has become the wealthiest city in the world, a cosmopolitan metropolis of one million people — epicenter of a sprawling empire. Christianity ( Greek Χριστιανισμός from the word Xριστός ( Christ)is a monotheistic Religion centered on the life and teachings Ancient Rome was a Civilization that grew out of a small agricultural community founded on the Italian Peninsula as early as the 10th century BC Founded on principles of shared power and fierce personal competition, the Republic was created to prevent any one man from seizing absolute control. It is a society where soldiers can rise up from provincial commoners to become national heroes, even leaders of the Republic. But as the ruling class became extravagantly wealthy, the foundations have crumbled, eaten away by corruption and excess, and the old values of Spartan discipline and social unity have given way to a great chasm between the classes. [2]

While chronicling the lives and deeds of the rich, powerful and "historically significant," the series also focuses on the lives, fortunes, families and acquaintances of two common men: Lucius Vorenus and Titus Pullo, two Roman soldiers mentioned historically in Caesar's Commentarii de Bello Gallico. Lucius Vorenus is a fictional character from the HBO / BBC original television series Rome, played by Kevin McKidd. Titus Pullo is a fictional character from the HBO / BBC original television series Rome, played by Ray Stevenson. Commentarii de Bello Gallico is Julius Caesar 's third-person account of his nine years of war in Gaul. The fictionalized Vorenus and Pullo manage to witness and often influence many of the historical events presented in the series.

Season 1 depicts Julius Caesar's civil war of 49 BC against the traditionalist conservative faction in the Roman Senate, his subsequent rise to absolute dictatorship over Rome and his eventual fall, spanning the time period from the end of his Gallic Wars (52 BC or 701 ab urbe condita) until his assassination on March 15, 44 BC (the infamous Ides of March). Gaius Julius Caesar was a fictional character in the HBO / BBC2 original Television series Rome, played by Irish actor The Roman civil war of 49 BC sometimes called Caesar's Civil War, is one of the last conflicts within the Roman Republic. The Roman Senate was a political institution in Ancient Rome. Dictator was a Political office of the Roman Republic. The dictator was above the three branches of government in the Constitution of the Roman Republic The Gallic Wars were a series of Military campaigns waged by the Roman proconsul Julius Caesar against several Gallic tribes, lasting from Year 52 BC was a year of the pre-Julian calendar. Events By place Rome Consuls Quintus Caecilius Metellus Pius Ab Urbe condita (literally "from Events 44 BC - Julius Caesar, Dictator of the Roman Republic, is stabbed to death by Marcus Junius Brutus, Year 44 BC was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Julian calendar. The Ides of March ( Latin: Idus Martiae is the name of the date 15 March in the Roman calendar. Against the backdrop of these cataclysmic events, we also see the early years of the young Octavian, who is destined to become the first Emperor of Rome, Augustus. The Roman Emperor was the ruler of the Roman State during the imperial period (starting at about 27 BC

Season 2 chronicles the power struggle between Octavian and Mark Antony following Caesar's assassination, spanning the period from Caesar's death in 44 BC to Octavian's final defeat of Antony at Actium in 31 BC. Mark Antony is a historical figure who features as a character in the HBO / BBC2 original Television series Rome, played by Year 44 BC was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Julian calendar. The Battle of Actium was the decisive engagement in the Final War of the Roman Republic between the forces of Octavian and the combined forces of Mark Antony Year 31 BC was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Julian calendar.

Series history

Production

Set of Rome in Cinecittà studios, Rome
Set of Rome in Cinecittà studios, Rome

In 2002, HBO and the BBC agreed to co-produce a new series based on the events of the "Roman Revolution". Cinecittà ( Italian for Cinema City) is a large Film studio in Rome that is the hub of Italian cinema. Towards that end, the two networks committed a US$100 million budget to the production of twelve 1-hour episodes, with HBO contributing US$85 million, and the BBC contributing US$15 million. The United States dollar ( sign: $; code: USD) is the unit of Currency of the United States; it has also been The United States dollar ( sign: $; code: USD) is the unit of Currency of the United States; it has also been The United States dollar ( sign: $; code: USD) is the unit of Currency of the United States; it has also been [3]

Between March 2004 and May 2005, Rome was filmed, in co-production with RAI, in the Italian countryside, on six sound stages at Rome's legendary Cinecittà studios, and in a collection of massive sets in Cinecittà studios' back lots: five acres of outdoor sets which comprised an elaborate "period reconstruction" of sections of ancient Rome. March 2004: January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September May 2005 was the fifth month of that year It began on a Sunday and ended after 31 days on a Tuesday. Rai - Radiotelevisione Italiana, known until 1954 as Radio Audizioni Italiane, is the Italian public service broadcaster, and is considered Cinecittà ( Italian for Cinema City) is a large Film studio in Rome that is the hub of Italian cinema. Ancient Rome was a Civilization that grew out of a small agricultural community founded on the Italian Peninsula as early as the 10th century BC It was a huge undertaking, with an international crew of 350, and more than 50 local Italian interns. The production is regarded as one of the most expensive in the history of TV series. Funding was generously employed to recreate an impressively detailed set featuring a number of Roman Villas, the forum and a vast slum area of the ancient city of Rome. A significant part of this set was later destroyed by a fire that burned down a portion of the Cinecittà Studios on August 10, 2007. Events 612 BC - Killing of Sinsharishkun, King of Assyrian Empire Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. [4] A portion of the set was also used in late 2007 by the crew of the long-running BBC sci-fi drama series Doctor Who, for the fourth season episode "The Fires of Pompeii". Doctor Who is a British science fiction television programme produced by the BBC. " The Fires of Pompeii " is the second episode of the fourth series of the British Science fiction television series Doctor Who

First season

The series was launched in the United States on August 24, 2005, at Wadsworth Theatre in Los Angeles, California. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar 's General Gaius Scribonius Curio is defeated in the Second Battle of the Bagradas River Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West HBO broadcast the series pilot (The Stolen Eagle) four days later on August 28. "The Stolen Eagle" is the pilot episode of the television series Rome. Events 475 - The Roman General Orestes forces western Roman Emperor Julius Nepos to flee his Capital

Ray Stevenson as Titus Pullo (left) and Kevin McKidd as Lucius Vorenus (right), seen in the episode Pharsalus.
Ray Stevenson as Titus Pullo (left) and Kevin McKidd as Lucius Vorenus (right), seen in the episode Pharsalus. George Raymond "Ray" Stevenson (born May 25, 1964) is a British Film and Television Actor, best known for Titus Pullo is a fictional character from the HBO / BBC original television series Rome, played by Ray Stevenson. Kevin McKidd (born August 9 1973) is a Scottish actor best known for his roles as soldier/politician Lucius Vorenus on the joint HBO Lucius Vorenus is a fictional character from the HBO / BBC original television series Rome, played by Kevin McKidd. "Pharsalus" is the seventh episode of the first season of the television series Rome.

According to the Nielsen ratings system, the pilot attracted more than 8. Nielsen Ratings are audience measurement systems developed by Nielsen Media Research to determine the Audience size and composition of television 9 million viewers over eleven broadcasts, and achieved a 9. 1 household rating for Sunday primetime. BBC Two premiered Rome in the United Kingdom on November 2, 2005, attracting 6. Events 1570 - A Tidal wave in the North Sea devastates the coast from Holland to Jutland, killing more than 1000 Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. 6 million viewers (27%), only to have the viewing figures decline in future episodes with the finale only attracting 3 million viewers (13%). The season has also gone into international syndication, being broadcast in many countries around the globe, in several languages.

The series' first season garnered critical acclaim, with Golden Globe Award nominations for Best Dramatic Series and Best Performance by an Actress in a Dramatic Television Series for Polly Walker's portrayal of Atia of the Julii. The Golden Globe Awards are American awards for motion pictures and Television programs given out each year during a formal dinner Polly Walker (born 19 May 1966 in Warrington, Cheshire, England, UK) __FORCETOC__ Atia of the Julii is a character from the HBO / BBC2 original Television series ''Rome'', played by Polly Walker.

Second season

After the broadcast of only three first season episodes, HBO announced plans to produce a second season of Rome in 2006 for release in March 2007. [5] Subsequently in a news conference HBO Chairman Chris Albrecht confirmed that Rome season two would air on HBO in January 2007, but would not return for a third season. [6] Most speculation for the early denial of a third season appears to center on the series' staggering costs, although neither Albrecht, cast members, nor any HBO representative will comment on this.

The second season premiered January 14, 2007, with the first episode attracting 7. Events 1129 - Formal approval of the Order of the Templar at the Council of Troyes. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. 5 million viewers. The final episode aired on March 25, 2007 in the U. Events 1199 - Richard I is wounded by a crossbow bolt while fighting France which leads to his death on April 6. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. S. The first episode of the second season aired on BBC 2 on June 20, 2007. Events 451 - Battle of Chalons: Flavius Aetius ' defeats Attila the Hun. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.

Cast and characters

Main article: List of Rome characters

Rome features both fictional characters as well as those loosely based on historical figures. __FORCETOC__ This list is intended as a guide to most characters for the HBO series ''Rome''. According to the official HBO Rome series website, the main characters are:

Character Actor
Lucius Vorenus Kevin McKidd
Titus Pullo Ray Stevenson
Julius Caesar Ciarán Hinds (Season 1; cameo in Season 2)
Pompey Magnus Kenneth Cranham (Season 1)
Atia of the Julii Polly Walker
Mark Antony James Purefoy
Marcus Junius Brutus Tobias Menzies
Servilia of the Junii Lindsay Duncan
Niobe Indira Varma (Season 1; cameo in Season 2)
Gaius Octavian Max Pirkis (Seasons 1/2)
Simon Woods (Season 2)¹
Posca Nicholas Woodeson
Octavia of the Julii Kerry Condon
Quintus Pompey Rick Warden
Porcius Cato Karl Johnson (Season 1)
Marcus Tullius Cicero David Bamber
Timon Lee Boardman
Mascius Michael Nardone
Eirene Chiara Mastalli
Cleopatra Lyndsey Marshal
Gaia Zuleikha Robinson (Season 2)
Jocasta Camilla Rutherford (Season 2)
Marcus Agrippa Allen Leech (Season 2)
Maecenas Alex Wyndham (Season 2)
Caesarion Nicolò Brecci (Season 2)²
Max Baldry (Season 2)
Levi Nigel Lindsay (Season 2)
Vorena the Elder Coral Amiga
Notes
  1. The character of Octavian was aged and recast starting with season 2, episode #16 (2-4)
  2. Caesarion appeared as a baby in arms in season 1, episode #08 (1-8), and was aged and recast in season 2, episode #20 (2-8)

Background performers

Audio commentary on the Season 1 DVD[7] indicates that many of the background performers used in the series were also their true professional counterparts. Lucius Vorenus is a fictional character from the HBO / BBC original television series Rome, played by Kevin McKidd. Kevin McKidd (born August 9 1973) is a Scottish actor best known for his roles as soldier/politician Lucius Vorenus on the joint HBO Titus Pullo is a fictional character from the HBO / BBC original television series Rome, played by Ray Stevenson. George Raymond "Ray" Stevenson (born May 25, 1964) is a British Film and Television Actor, best known for Gaius Julius Caesar was a fictional character in the HBO / BBC2 original Television series Rome, played by Irish actor Ciarán Hinds (born 9 February 1953; Anglicised pronunciation in ˈkɪərɔːn ˈhaɪndz is an IFTA award-winning Irish Actor Gnaeus Pompey Magnus is a character in the HBO / BBC2 original Television series Rome, played by Kenneth Cranham. Kenneth Cranham (born December 12, 1944) is a film television and stage Actor who has appeared in Layer Cake, Gangster __FORCETOC__ Atia of the Julii is a character from the HBO / BBC2 original Television series ''Rome'', played by Polly Walker. Polly Walker (born 19 May 1966 in Warrington, Cheshire, England, UK) Mark Antony is a historical figure who features as a character in the HBO / BBC2 original Television series Rome, played by James Brian Mark Purefoy (born June 3 1964) is an English Actor. Marcus Junius Brutus is a historical figure who features as a character in the HBO / BBC2 original Television series ''Rome'', played by Tobias Menzies, (born 7 March 1974 in London, England) is an British stage television and film actor best known for his role as Servilia of the Junii is a character from the HBO / BBC2 original Television series, ''Rome'', played by Lindsay Duncan. Lindsay Vere Duncan (born 7 November 1950) is a Scottish Tony Award -winning actress. Niobe, wife of Lucius Vorenus, is a fictional character in the HBO / BBC2 original Television series Rome, played by Indira Varma (born 1973 in Bath, Somerset) is an English actress. Max William R Pirkis (born 6 January 1989) is an English film Actor. Simon Woods (born 1980 is an English Actor best known for his role as Octavian in Season 2 of the British - American 2005 television Posca is a fictional character in the HBO / BBC2 original Television series ''Rome'', played by Nicholas Woodeson. Nicholas Woodeson is a British Film and Television Actor. Education Woodeson attended Marlborough College and studied Octavia of the Julii is a fictional character in the HBO / BBC2 original Television series Rome, played by Irish actress Kerry Condon (born 4 January 1983) is a television and film actress Quintus Valerius Pompey is a fictional character in the HBO / BBC2 original Television series, Rome, played by Rick Warden Richard George Warden (born September 29, 1971) is a British Television and movie Actor. Cato the Younger is a historical figure who features as a character in the HBO / BBC2 original Television series ''Rome'', played by actor Karl Johnson is a British actor notable for acting work on both stage film and television Marcus Tullius Cicero is a historical figure who features as a character in the HBO / BBC2 original Television series Rome, played This article is about the British actor For Dave Bamber the former professional footballer see here. Timon is a character in the HBO / BBC2 original Television series ''Rome'', played by Lee Boardman. Lee Boardman, born 1972 Manchester, England, is an English actor There are several minor but significant characters featured in the HBO / BBC / RAI television series ''Rome''. Michael Nardone is a Scottish actor born in 1966 in Fife. He starred as Mascius in the BBC / HBO / RAI TV series Rome Eirene is a fictional character from the HBO / BBC original television series Rome, played by Chiara Mastalli. Chiara Mastalli (born August 2, 1984 in Rome) is an Italian film and television actress Cleopatra is a fictional character from the HBO / BBC original television series Rome, played by Lyndsey Marshal. Lyndsey Marshal (born June 16, 1978) is an English actress who has appeared in plays television shows and films There are several minor but significant characters featured in the HBO / BBC / RAI television series ''Rome''. 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Episodes

Specials

Title Episode Director Writer Airdate(s)
Making Rome Promotional Special Unknown Unknown August 11, 2005 (HBO)

Season 1: 2005

Title Episode Watch Director Writer Airdate(s)
"The Stolen Eagle" #1, 1-1 † [Episode 1] Michael Apted Bruno Heller August 28, 2005 (HBO)
November 2, 2005† (BBC)
"How Titus Pullo Brought Down the Republic" #2, 1-2 † [Episode 2] Michael Apted Bruno Heller September 4, 2005 (HBO)
November 2 & November 9, 2005 † (BBC)
"An Owl in a Thornbush" #3, 1-3 † [Episode 3] Michael Apted Bruno Heller September 11, 2005 (HBO)
November 9, 2005 † (BBC)
"Stealing from Saturn" #4, 1-4 [Episode 4] Julian Farino Bruno Heller September 18, 2005 (HBO)
November 16, 2005 (BBC)
"The Ram has Touched the Wall" #5, 1-5 [Episode 5] Allen Coulter Bruno Heller September 25, 2005 (HBO)
November 23, 2005 (BBC)
"Egeria" #6, 1-6 [Episode 6] Alan Poul John Milius and Bruno Heller October 2, 2005 (HBO)
November 30, 2005 (BBC)
"Pharsalus" #7, 1-7 [Episode 7] Tim Van Patten David Frankel October 9, 2005 (HBO)
December 7, 2005 (BBC)
"Caesarion" #8, 1-8 [Episode 8] Steve Shill William J. MacDonald October 16, 2005 (HBO)
December 14, 2005 (BBC)
"Utica" #9, 1-9 [Episode 9] Jeremy Podeswa Alexandra Cunningham October 30, 2005 (HBO)
December 21, 2005 (BBC)
"Triumph" #10, 1-10 [Episode 10] Alan Taylor Adrian Hodges November 6, 2005 (HBO)
December 28, 2005 (BBC)
"The Spoils" #11, 1-11 †† [Episode 11] Mikael Salomon Bruno Heller November 13, 2005 (HBO)
January 4, 2006†† (BBC)
"Kalends of February" #12, 1-12 †† [Episode 12] Alan Taylor Bruno Heller November 20, 2005 (HBO)
January 4, 2006†† (BBC)

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Events 96 - Nerva is proclaimed Roman Emperor after Domitian is assassinated Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 534 - A second and final revision of the Codex Justinianus is published Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. "The Ram Has Touched the Wall" is the fifth Episode of the first season of the television series ''Rome''. This is about the director For the announcer see Alan Kalter. Bruno Heller is an English Screenwriter, most notably on Rome. Events 303 - On a voyage preaching the Gospel, Saint Fermin of Pamplona is beheaded in Amiens, France Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 800 - Charlemagne arrives at Rome to investigate the alleged crimes of Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. "Egeria" is the sixth Episode of the first season of the television series Rome. Alan Poul (born 1954 is an American film and Television producer and director. John Frederick Milius (born April 11, 1944) is an American Screenwriter, director, and producer of Motion pictures Bruno Heller is an English Screenwriter, most notably on Rome. Events 1187 - Siege of Jerusalem: Saladin captures Jerusalem after 88 years of Crusader rule Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1700 - Battle of Narva — A Swedish army of 8500 men under Charles XII defeats Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. "Pharsalus" is the seventh episode of the first season of the television series Rome. Tim Van Patten (born June 10, 1959 in Brooklyn New York) is an American Film director. David Frankel (born April 2, 1959; New York City New York) is a American director, Screenwriter and Executive Events 768 - Carloman I and Charlemagne are crowned Kings of The Franks. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 43 BC - Marcus Tullius Cicero assassinated 1696 - Connecticut Route 108, one of the oldest highways Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Caesarion is the eighth episode of the first season of the television series ''Rome''. Steven Shill is a British Actor and Television director who is probably best known for his work on several programs produced by HBO, including William J MacDonald is an American Film and Television Writer and producer. Events 456 - Magister militum Ricimer defeats the Emperor Avitus at Piacenza and becomes master of the western Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1287 - St Lucia's flood: The Zuider Zee sea wall in the Netherlands collapses killing over 50000 people Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. " Utica " is the ninth episode of the first season of the television series ''Rome''. Jeremy Podeswa (b 1962 in Toronto, Ontario) is an award-winning Canadian / American film and Television director Alexandra Events 637 - Antioch surrenders to the Muslim forces under Rashidun Caliphate after the Battle of Iron bridge. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 69 - The end of the Year of the four emperors: Following Galba, Otho and Vitellius, Vespasian Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. " Triumph " is the tenth episode of the first season of the television series ''Rome''. Alan Taylor (born 1959) is an Emmy award-winning American Television director. Adrian Hodges is a British television and film Writer. His debut was the 1991 television drama Tell Me That You Love Me, followed by screenplays Events 355 - Roman Emperor Constantius II promotes his cousin Julian to the rank of Caesar, entrusting him with Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1065 - Westminster Abbey is Consecrated. 1308 - The reign of Emperor Hanazono, Emperor of Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. " The Spoils " is the eleventh episode of the first season of the television series ''Rome''. Mikael Salomon (born February 24, 1945) is a Danish director and Cinematographer from Copenhagen, Denmark Bruno Heller is an English Screenwriter, most notably on Rome. Events 1002 - English king Ethelred orders the killing of all Danes in England, known today as the St Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 46 BC - Titus Labienus defeats Julius Caesar in the Battle of Ruspina. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Kalends of February is the twelfth episode of the first season of the television series ''Rome''. Alan Taylor (born 1959) is an Emmy award-winning American Television director. Bruno Heller is an English Screenwriter, most notably on Rome. Events 284 - Diocletian was chosen as Roman Emperor. 762 - Bögü Khan of the Uyghurs, Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 46 BC - Titus Labienus defeats Julius Caesar in the Battle of Ruspina. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. See The BBC editing controversy. Rome is a BAFTA, Golden Globe and Emmy -nominated historical drama Television series co-created by John Milius †† Note: Episodes #11 and 12 were shown as one feature-length (1:30) episode from 21:00 to 22:30 p. m. on January 4, 2006 during their original BBC broadcast. Events 46 BC - Titus Labienus defeats Julius Caesar in the Battle of Ruspina. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.

Season 2: 2007

Title Watch Episode Director Writer Airdate(s)
"Passover" [S2 Episode 1] #13, 2-1 Tim Van Patten Bruno Heller January 14, 2007 (HBO)
June 20, 2007 (BBC)
"Son of Hades" [S2 Episode 2] #14, 2-2 Allen Coulter Bruno Heller January 21, 2007 (HBO)
June 24, 2007 (BBC)
"These Being the Words of Marcus Tullius Cicero" [S2 Episode 3] #15, 2-3 Alan Poul Scott Buck January 28, 2007 (HBO)
June 27, 2007 (BBC)
"Testudo et Lepus (The Tortoise and the Hare)" [S2 Episode 4] #16, 2-4 Adam Davidson Todd Ellis Kessler February 4, 2007 (HBO)
July 1, 2007 (BBC)
"Heroes of the Republic" [S2 Episode 5] #17, 2-5 Alik Sakharov Mere Smith February 11, 2007 (HBO)
July 4, 2007 (BBC)
"Philippi" [S2 Episode 6] #18, 2-6 Roger Young Eoghan Mahony February 18, 2007 (HBO)
July 8, 2007 (BBC)
"Death Mask" [S2 Episode 7] #19, 2-7 John Maybury Scott Buck March 4, 2007 (HBO)
July 11, 2007 (BBC)
"A Necessary Fiction" [S2 Episode 8] #20, 2-8 Carl Franklin Todd Ellis Kessler March 11, 2007 (HBO)
July 15, 2007 (BBC)
"Deus Impeditio Esuritori Nullus (No God Can Stop a Hungry Man)" [S2 Episode 9] #21, 2-9 Steve Shill Mere Smith March 18, 2007 (HBO)
July 18, 2007 (BBC)
"De Patre Vostro (About Your Father)" [S2 Episode 10] #22, 2-10 John Maybury Bruno Heller March 25, 2007 (HBO)
July 22, 2007 (BBC)

Editing

The BBC editing controversy

Some scenes in episodes of Season 1 of the series have been edited for airing on the BBC in order to remove some of the stronger language which is deemed unacceptable for prime-time viewing on terrestrial British television (specifically the use of the word "cunt"). " Passover " is the first episode of the second season of the television series ''Rome''. Tim Van Patten (born June 10, 1959 in Brooklyn New York) is an American Film director. Bruno Heller is an English Screenwriter, most notably on Rome. Events 1129 - Formal approval of the Order of the Templar at the Council of Troyes. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 451 - Battle of Chalons: Flavius Aetius ' defeats Attila the Hun. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. " Son of Hades " is the second Episode of the second season of the television series Rome. This is about the director For the announcer see Alan Kalter. Bruno Heller is an English Screenwriter, most notably on Rome. Events 1189 - Philip II of France and Richard I of England begin to assemble troops to wage the Third Crusade. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 972 - Battle of Cedynia, the first documented victory of Polish forces takes place Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. These Being the Words of Marcus Tullius Cicero is the third episode of the second season of the television series Rome. Alan Poul (born 1954 is an American film and Television producer and director. Scott Buck is an American Television writer Buck has written for several television series including Everybody Loves Raymond, Events 1077 - Walk to Canossa: The Excommunication of Henry IV Holy Roman Emperor is lifted Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1358 - Republic of Dubrovnik is founded 1709 - Peter the Great defeats Charles XII of Sweden Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Testudo et Lepus (The Tortoise and the Hare is the fourth episode of the second season of the television series Rome. Adam Davidson born 1964 in Los Angeles California is an American Actor and director. Events 211 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus dies leaving the Roman Empire in the hands of his two quarrelsome sons Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. "July 1st" redirects here For the Ayumi Hamasaki song see H (song. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Heroes of the Republic is the fifth episode of the second season of the television series Rome. Mere Smith is a television script-writer who wrote a number of episodes of the series Angel. Events 660 BC - Traditional founding date of Japan by Emperor Jimmu. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 836 - Pactum Sicardi, peace between the Principality of Benevento and the Duchy of Naples Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Philippi is the sixth episode of the second season of the television series Rome. Roger Young may refer to Roger Carl Young, Canadian politician Roger Young (director, American television director Events 3102 BC - Epoch (origin of the Kali Yuga. 1229 - The Sixth Crusade: Frederick II Holy Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 939 - The Major Occultation or Ghaybat el-Kubra of Muhammad al-Mahdi 1099 - First Crusade: 15000 Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Death Mask is the seventh episode of the second season of the television series Rome. John Maybury (born 25 March, 1958, London) is an award-winning British filmmaker Scott Buck is an American Television writer Buck has written for several television series including Everybody Loves Raymond, Events 51 - Nero, later to become Roman Emperor, is given the title Princeps iuventutis (head of the youth Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 911 - Signing of the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte between Charles the Simple and Rollo of Normandy. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. A Necessary Fiction is the eighth episode of the second season of the television series Rome. Carl Franklin (born April 11, 1949) is an American Actor, Screenwriter and film and Television director Events 1425 BC - Thutmose III, Pharaoh of Egypt, dies (according to the Low Chronology of the 18th Dynasty Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Christian soldiers take the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem after the final Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Deus Impeditio Esuritori Nullus (translation No God Can Stop a Hungry Man) is the ninth episode of the second season of the television series Rome. Steven Shill is a British Actor and Television director who is probably best known for his work on several programs produced by HBO, including Mere Smith is a television script-writer who wrote a number of episodes of the series Angel. Events 37 - The Roman Senate annuls Tiberius ' will and proclaims Caligula emperor Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 390 BC - Roman - Gaulish Wars Battle of the Allia - a Roman army is defeated by raiding Gauls, Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. De Patre Vostro (translation About Your Father) is the tenth and final episode of the second season of the television series Rome. John Maybury (born 25 March, 1958, London) is an award-winning British filmmaker Bruno Heller is an English Screenwriter, most notably on Rome. Events 1199 - Richard I is wounded by a crossbow bolt while fighting France which leads to his death on April 6. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Godfrey of Bouillon is elected the first Defender of the Holy Sepulchre of The Kingdom of Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Cunt ( IPA:/kʌnt/ is an English language Vulgarism referring generally to the Female genitalia. This has been criticized by many, who point to the fact that other HBO programs such as The Sopranos and Oz have been broadcast uncut on British network television; however, Rome is broadcast at an earlier time than the other two programs and the BBC was aiming at a more general audience than Channel 4 was with The Sopranos and Oz. The Sopranos is an American Television drama series created by David Chase. Oz is an American Television drama series created by Tom Fontana, who also wrote or co-wrote all of the series' 56 episodes Channel 4 is a public-service Television and Radio broadcaster in the United Kingdom centred around a television channel of the same name which began

In a separate move, the BBC also decided to re-edit the first three episodes (all directed by Michael Apted) into two episodes. The BBC claimed that this was because the British audience were more familiar with the history of Rome than their American counterparts and so much of the back story was unnecessary; however, Apted claims that the purpose was to boost the ratings by increasing the prominence of the scenes of sex and violence. In an interview with The Times,[8] Apted was quoted saying:

I'm really pissed off with the BBC for bringing down my first three episodes to two and, in doing so, taking out much of the vital politics. The Times is a daily national Newspaper published in the United Kingdom since 1785 when it was known as The Daily Universal Register. What also makes me very grumpy is that I was told that the cuts had been introduced by the BBC because they thought British viewers already knew the historical background. But all that's happened as far as the viewer is concerned is that it has made 'Rome' hard to follow.

Apted also said that he only found out about the cuts by accident claiming:

I only found out by chance a couple of weeks ago when one of the actors told me.

However, the original uncut versions of Season 1 episodes have since been shown in the UK on UKTV Drama, the channel having aired two episodes every Saturday, with only the title credits cut from the second episode shown every week. This run coincided with the UK screenings of Season 2 on BBC Two.

The RAI editing controversy

The Italian broadcasting of the series was also marred by controversy. Strong language was removed in the Italian dubbing process; as for the more explicit sex scenes and disturbing violence, they were replaced by "safe" alternative versions shot during production especially for the Italian broadcast. In TV and movies, a scene is a part of the action in a single location [9]

Historical deviations

Gorgoneion from the opening credits, depicting its use in the ancient world as a protective apotropaic symbol.
Gorgoneion from the opening credits, depicting its use in the ancient world as a protective apotropaic symbol. [10]
See Chronology of Rome (TV series) for a timeline of relevant historical events

While Rome is noted for its more historically accurate portrayal of Roman society than other dramatizations, there are numerous inaccuracies in the series' representation of various historical events and personages. This article provides a chronology of events that occur in the HBO / BBC2 original Television series, Rome, and historical events which Creator Bruno Heller has said that "We try to balance between what people expect from previous portrayals and a naturalistic approach . Bruno Heller is an English Screenwriter, most notably on Rome. . . This series is much more about how the psychology of the characters affects history than simply following the history as we know it. "[11] The series' Historical Consultant Jonathan Stamp also notes that the show aims for "authenticity" rather than "accuracy. "[12][13] The film-makers stressed that they wanted to portray a more accurate picture of Rome, a gritty and realistic city as opposed to what they call the "HollyRome" that appears in films like Gladiator. Gladiator is a 2000 Epic film directed by Ridley Scott and starring Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen

Julius Caesar
Julius Caesar

Although Lucius Vorenus and Titus Pullo are historical figures mentioned briefly in Caesar's Commentarii de Bello Gallico, their adventures and involvement in key events in the series are fictionalized. Lucius Vorenus (given as L Varenus in some translations was one of the two soldiers of the 11th Legion ( Legio XI Claudia) mentioned in the personal writings Titus Pullo was one of the two Roman Centurions of the 11th Legion mentioned in the writings of Julius Caesar. Rome also typically ignores the existence of certain extended family members of people featured as main characters, such as relatives of Julius Caesar, Mark Antony and Atia Balba Caesonia. Marcus Antonius (in Latin: M·ANTONIVS·M·F·M·N ( c January 14 83 BC&ndash August 1, 30 BC known in English as Mark Atia Balba Caesonia (85 BC-43 BC was a Roman noblewoman She was the mother of the Roman Emperor Augustus, and daughter of Julius Caesar 's sister The most significant dramatic licence taken in the series, however, is the manipulation of the historical timeline for storytelling purposes. Artistic license (also known as dramatic license, poetic license, narrative license, licentia poetica, or simply license) is a colloquial

Some important events are not mentioned in Rome, including the whole year spent before the Battle of Pharsalus in which Caesar drove Pompeius's supporters out of Spain, and the Battle of Dyrrhachium in which Pompeius defeated Caesar. The Battle of Pharsalus was a decisive battle of Caesar's Civil War. The Battle of Dyrrachium (or Dyrrhachium on 10 July 48 BC, was a battle of Caesar's civil war in modern Albania. Many significant members of the Optimates, the traditionalist faction of Brutus and Cato, are also missing from the series. Optimates (singular optimas, The Best of Men, Italian: ottimati; also known as the priests or boni, the Marcus Junius Brutus (85&ndash42 BC or Quintus Servilius Caepio Brutus was a Roman senator of the late Roman Republic. Marcus Porcius Catō Uticensis (95 BC&ndash46 BC known as Cato the Younger ( Cato Minor) to distinguish him from his great-grandfather ( Cato the Elder They include Marcus Calpurnius Bibulus, Titus Labienus, Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus, Lucius Cornelius Lentulus Crus, and Publius Cornelius Lentulus Spinther, the latter having failed to empty Rome's treasury before the Optimates' departure, resulting in a severe lack of funds to support their war effort. Marcus Calpurnius Bibulus (d 48 BC was a politician of the late Roman Republic. Titus Labienus (ca 100 BC– March 17, 45 BC was a professional Roman soldier in the late Roman Republic. For others of this family see Ahenobarbus. Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus, consul 54 BC was an enemy of Julius Caesar and a strong supporter Lucius Cornelius Lentulus, surnamed Crus or Cruscello (for what reason is unknown (d Publius Cornelius Lentulus, nicknamed Spinther because of his likeness to a popular actor of that name came from an ancient Roman patrician family of the Cornelia gens

Further discrepancies are noted in detail in the appropriate articles for related episodes and characters from Rome.

DVD releases

First season cover art
First season cover art
Second season cover art
Second season cover art
Main article: Rome series DVD

The entire first season of Rome was released as a six-disc Region 1 DVD box set in the USA on August 15, 2006. DVD (also known as " Digital Versatile Disc " or " Digital Video Disc " - see Etymology)is The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Events 778 - The Battle of Roncevaux Pass, at which Roland is killed Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. It was distributed by HBO Home Video. Featuring all 12 episodes, it also includes several extra DVD features like episode commentaries, behind-the-scenes footage and making-of features. The same set (bar the episodic previews and recaps) was released on July 24, 2006 in Region 2, also entitled Rome: The Complete First Season. Events 1132 - Battle of Nocera between Ranulf II of Alife and Roger II of Sicily. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.

Season 2 was released in North America on August 7, 2007. Events 322 BC - Battle of Crannon between Athens and Macedon following the death of Alexander the Great. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. [14]

Possible movie

According to Ray Stevenson in a interview with movieweb. com a "Rome" movie is in the works. "Well, Bruno started working on the script, and then they called the writers strike. You'd have to make a call to Bruno Heller and people like that. I'm not sure what HBO's legal position or involvement or ownership issues. . . I mean, these are all being discussed by other people. All I can say is that there's positive talk about it. I wish I could sit here and tell you more, because I'd probably be more excited than you would be, but I'm just quietly keeping everything crossed, and encouraging from my sideline position. " says Ray. [15]

Awards and nominations

Awards

Nominations

See also

Notes

  1. ^ Rome second season - bbc.co.uk
  2. ^ HBO.com ~ About Rome
  3. ^ BBC News ~ "Small screen hits and misses"
  4. ^ The Hollywood Reporter ~ "Fire hits Rome studios"
  5. ^ HBO Rome News ~ "HBO renews the epic drama series Rome" September 12, 2005
  6. ^ Zap2it.com News ~ "Two and Out for Rome"
  7. ^ DVD: Rome: The Complete First Season (2005) (Released 2006). The The Art Directors Guild is a local union of the International Alliance of Theatrical and Stage Employees (IATSE representing approximately 2000 motion picture and "The Stolen Eagle" is the pilot episode of the television series Rome. The Costume Designers Guild (CDG IATSE LOCAL 892 was founded in 1953 by a group of 30 motion picture costume designers 8th CDG Awards The Directors Guild of America Awards are issued annually by the Directors Guild of America. 58th DGA Awards "The Stolen Eagle" is the pilot episode of the television series Rome. The Primetime Emmy Awards are awards presented by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences in recognition of excellence in American Primetime Television The 58th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards were held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles California on Sunday August 27, 2006 on Caesarion is the eighth episode of the first season of the television series ''Rome''. " Triumph " is the tenth episode of the first season of the television series ''Rome''. Kalends of February is the twelfth episode of the first season of the television series ''Rome''. " Triumph " is the tenth episode of the first season of the television series ''Rome''. "Stealing from Saturn" is the fourth Episode of the first season of the television series Rome. This is a list of the winning and nominated programs of the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Special Visual Effects in a Television series, Miniseries "The Stolen Eagle" is the pilot episode of the television series Rome. The 59th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards were held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles California on September 16, 2007 and were televised The Visual Effects Society (VES is the Entertainment industry 's only organization representing the full breadth of Visual effects practitioners including artists 4th Visual Effects "The Stolen Eagle" is the pilot episode of the television series Rome. The British Academy Television Awards, also known as the BAFTAs &mdash or to differentiate them from the BAFTA Film Awards, the BAFTA Television Awards The 2006 British Academy Television Awards were held on Sunday May 7 at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London. Cinema Audio Society Awards or The CAS Awards is given annually since 1994 for Outstanding Achievement in Sound Mixing by the Cinema Audio Society. " The Spoils " is the eleventh episode of the first season of the television series ''Rome''. The Primetime Emmy Awards are awards presented by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences in recognition of excellence in American Primetime Television The 58th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards were held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles California on Sunday August 27, 2006 on This is a list of the winning and nominated programs of the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Main Title Design presented for the best main title sequence in Television " Triumph " is the tenth episode of the first season of the television series ''Rome''. De Patre Vostro (translation About Your Father) is the tenth and final episode of the second season of the television series Rome. Philippi is the sixth episode of the second season of the television series Rome. The Golden Globe Awards are American awards for motion pictures and Television programs given out each year during a formal dinner 63rd Golden Documentary series and mini-series are also eligible for this award as shown by the consecutive awards to Rich Man Poor Man, Roots, and 60 Minutes. 1970s Best TV Actress - Drama 1974 Angie Dickinson - Police Woman Teresa Graves - Get The Royal Television Society (commonly known in the television industry as the RTS) is a British -based society for the discussion analysis and preservation of The Satellite Awards are an annual award given by the International Press Academy. 10th Satellite Polly Walker (born 19 May 1966 in Warrington, Cheshire, England, UK) The Writers Guild of America Award for outstanding achievements in Film, Television, and Radio has been presented annually by the Writers Guild of 58th WGA Awards The following is a list of US television shows cancelled or ended between the beginning of the Fall 2006 television season and the beginning of the Fall 2007 season Events 1213 - Albigensian Crusade: Simon de Montfort 5th Earl of Leicester, defeats Peter II of Aragon at the Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
  8. ^ TimesOnline UK ~ "They sexed up my Roman orgy, says director"
  9. ^ Repubblica.it article (Italian)
  10. ^ Garber, Marjorie. The Medusa Reader, 24 February 2003, Introduction, pg. Events 303 - Galerius, Roman Emperor, publishes his edict that begins the persecution of Christians in his portion of the Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. 2, ISBN 0-415-90099-9.
  11. ^ HBO.com ~ Rome News January 8, 2007
  12. ^ DVD: Rome: The Complete First Season, When In Rome featurette. Events 871 - Battle of Ashdown - Ethelred of Wessex defeats a Danish invasion army Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  13. ^ ThinkExist.com ~ Jonathan Stamp quotes
  14. ^ Rome: Second Season DVD - MovieWeb.com
  15. ^ "Ray Stevenson Confirms a Rome Movie Is in the Works"

References

External links

Rome - Watch Rome full episodes online (link dead as of 3/25/2008)

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