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'Gladiator II' exaggerates, but historians say the real-life Colosseum was plenty wild
Sharks? Maybe not. But sea battles, semi-aquatic creatures and plenty of other eye-popping spectacles were part of the real-life games at the ancient Roman Colosseum.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 4 days ago -
The president's influence on the U.S. economy may be greatly exaggerated, according to experts
In a Gallup survey, 99% of voters said the economy was at least somewhat important in influencing their choice for president.Business - CNBC - November 7 -
"Gladiator II" star Paul Mescal
Paul Mescal has earned critical acclaim and award nominations for his performances in "Aftersun" and the TV series "Normal People." Now, the Irish actor who's become a Gen Z heartthrob is ...Top stories - CBS News - November 17 -
A Nervous World Braces Itself for Trump II
Leaders have given up trying to predict what the next president will do.Top stories - The New York Times - November 7 -
Critics say Gladiator II is 'gobsmacking' and 'loopy'
Some critics agree that while the film is an enjoyable watch, it doesn't quite live up to the original.Top stories - BBC News - November 11 -
The stars of "Gladiator II" discuss the film's legacy
The stars of Ridley Scott's "Gladiator II" discuss the film's legacy and stepping back into the world of ancient Rome.Top stories - CBS News - November 18 -
"Gladiator II" actors talk sequel, preparations and more
Actors Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn and Fred Hechinger talk about the upcoming release of "Gladiators II," 25 years after the original "Gladiator" movie, and what it was like working with director ...Top stories - CBS News - November 19 -
Paul Mescal on stepping into the arena as Lucius in "Gladiator II"
Paul Mescal joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his role as Lucius in "Gladiator II," the son of Maximus and Lucilla, who is thrust into the arena to fight for the Roman Empire 15 years after Maximus' ...Top stories - CBS News - 6 days ago -
"Wicked" and "Gladiator II" soar at the weekend box office
While "Gladiator II" earned $55 million at the box office domestically, "Wicked" soared with $114 million. It was the biggest pre-Thanksgiving weekend opening since the COVID-19 pandemic, with the ...Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
Trump’s Win Ends a Post-World War II Era of U.S. Leadership
For the past four years, President Biden has argued that the first Trump term was a blip in American history. The election has proved that President-elect Donald J. Trump was no aberration.World - The New York Times - November 6 -
Ridley Scott on ‘Gladiator II,” Denzel Washington and Joaquin Phoenix
The director speaks his mind on rejected sequel ideas, Joaquin Phoenix’s plan to quit the original and working with a “fractious” Denzel Washington.Top stories - The New York Times - November 7 -
Gladiator II review – Paul Mescal slays in Ridley Scott’s gobsmacking reboot
Scott’s return to the Roman arena is something of a repeat, but it’s still a thrilling spectacle and Mescal a formidable lead. We are entertained. What’s Latin for “Groundhog Day”? Once upon a ...World - The Guardian - November 11 -
Movie Review: 'Gladiator II,' with Denzel Washington, goes back into the arena
“Gladiator II” isn’t quite the prestige film that the first one, a best-picture winner, wasEntertainment - ABC News - November 11 -
The year of the 'lega-sequel': What 'Gladiator II' and 'Twisters' say about Hollywood
From 'Twisters' to 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,' decades-later sequels have scored big at the box office. Will 'Gladiator II' continue the trend?Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 14 -
Denzel Washington says gay kiss in 'Gladiator II' was cut
“Gladiator II” is set to release next week, bringing audiences the glory and gore of the Roman Empire: Swords will be unsheathed in this blockbuster sequel and heroes will rise — and perhaps share ...Top stories - NBC News - November 14 -
Gladiator II: battles, baboons, Mescal and Denzel – discuss with spoilers
Ridley Scott’s sequel is certainly long awaited, but does it match up to the original, who will get an Oscar nod, what’s in a kiss and were you not entertained?. • This article contains spoilers ...World - The Guardian - November 16 -
Taylor-Serrano II another classic, controversial win for Irish champ
Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano put on another Fight of the Year classic — but once again, it was mired in controversy.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 16 -
For the ‘Gladiator II’ Final Trailer, Paramount Takes Promotional Stunt to New Level
The studio plans to air the same 60-second trailer on 4,000 TV, radio and digital channels on Monday.Business - The New York Times - November 17 -
"Gladiator II" star Paul Mescal on his relationship with fame
He's earned critical acclaim and award nominations for performances in "Aftersun" and "Normal People." Now, Irish actor Paul Mescal, who's become a Gen Z heartthrob, is front-and-center of Ridley ...Top stories - CBS News - November 17 -
Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, and Fred Hechinger on stepping into the world of "Gladiator II"
Ridley Scott's return to Gladiator brings new faces to the franchise. Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn and Fred Hechinger share their experience joining the series.Top stories - CBS News - November 19 -
Is ‘Glicked’ the new ‘Barbenheimer’? ‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator II’ collide in theaters
“Barbenheimer” was a phenomenon impossible to manufactureEntertainment - ABC News - 5 days ago -
Is ‘Glicked’ the new ‘Barbenheimer’? ‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator II’ collide in theaters
“Barbenheimer” was a phenomenon impossible to manufactureTech - ABC News - 5 days ago -
‘Gladiator II’ Review: Denzel Washington and Paul Mescal Entertain
Denzel Washington’s performance shows skill, intensity and absolute confidence in Ridley Scott’s pleasurably immersive epic about ancient Roman fighters.Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago -
These stocks could bask in the ‘Glicked’ glow as ‘Gladiator II’ and ‘Wicked’ open
“Wicked,” based on the popular musical, and “Gladiator II,” the sequel to the hugely successful historical epic, opened in movie theaters Friday.Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago -
Review: 'Gladiator II,' though more of the same, unleashes a scheming Denzel Washington
Director Ridley Scott returns to the site of one of his greatest triumphs with a belated sequel that follows the same beats, giving Denzel Washington a forum to scheme.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 5 days ago -
Denzel Washington commands ancient Rome and movie theaters with 'Gladiator II'
The biggest surprise of “Gladiator II” is not that Denzel Washington is great.Top stories - NBC News - 5 days ago -
Ridley Scott shares his vision for "Gladiator II" as the sequel debuts
Nearly 25 years after the original "Gladiator" won five Academy Awards, Ridley Scott returns with "Gladiator II," out today. Elizabeth Palmer speaks with the director about bringing his epic vision ...Top stories - CBS News - 4 days ago -
Ridley Scott on returning for "Gladiator II": "I kept thinking about it"
Ridley Scott returns to ancient Rome with "Gladiator II" nearly 25 years after the Oscar-winning original.Entertainment - CBS News - 4 days ago -
‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator II’ Jump-Start the Box Office, but at a Cost
Battling a 27 percent decline in domestic ticket sales compared with before the pandemic, studios left no marketing drum unthumped in releasing the movies.Business - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
'Wicked' and 'Gladiator II' jolt the box office with a combined $170 million
Universal Pictures' 'Wicked' and Paramount Pictures' 'Gladiator II' post impressive numbers at the domestic box office this weekend.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 2 days ago -
WATCH: 101-year-old World War II veteran honored at Disneyland
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. "Papa Jake" Larson got the star treatment at Disneyland when he was honored during a special flag retreat ceremony.Top stories - ABC News - Yesterday -
Fumble by Vikings' Sam Darnold leads to 38-yard Kenny Moore II TD for Colts
The first score on Sunday night came on a second-quarter turnover and thrilling defensive TD.Sports - ESPN - November 3 -
John Kinsel Sr., Navajo Code Talker for the Marines During World War II, Dies at 107
The code, which used his native language, was a critical form of communication during the war.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 7 -
Colts' Kenny Moore II calls out team after loss to Bills: 'I don't think the effort is there ... and it shows'
Moore had some strong remarks following Indy's most recent lossSports - CBS Sports - November 11 -
Army Private Is Identified Almost 80 Years After Death in World War II
Jeremiah P. Mahoney had been missing in action since 1945. His remains will be interred in Arlington National Cemetery in 2025.Top stories - The New York Times - November 11 -
The Hunt Report: Division II prospects who will shine in the playoffs, plus FCS standouts to keep an eye on
You probably don't know these prospects, but NFL scouts sure doSports - CBS Sports - November 12 -
Gladiator II takes $87m to break Ridley Scott opening box-office record
Long-awaited sequel performs strongly in UK and France, although behind February blockbuster Dune: Part Two. Gladiator II isn’t entertaining audiences in the US, Canada and China until this ...World - The Guardian - November 18 -
Great movies can play fast and loose with history. But not Gladiator II with its rhinos and cafe culture | Charlotte Higgins
It’s hard to know where to begin when presented with the full, lavish spread of historical inaccuracy offered by this sequel. Does accuracy in a movie set in the past actually matter? When one ...World - The Guardian - November 19