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Russell Crowe Returns to Malta, Site of ‘Gladiator’ Filming, and Recalls Intensity of Ridley Scott Epic: “It Wasn’t an Easy Production”

There’s a moment in Ridley Scott’s Gladiator when Russell Crowe’s enslaved Roman general Maximus, fresh from eviscerating five foes in short order, throws his arms in the air and asks a stunned arena, ...
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Where Was ‘Gladiator II’ Filmed?

“Gladiator II” is set in Ancient Rome and North Africa, but where was the Ridley Scott epic actually filmed? Like the first film, portions were shot in Morocco and Malta, while director Ridley Scott ...
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Russell Crowe Raves About Chocolate Statue of His 'Gladiator' Character: 'Available to Eat'

The actor shared an image of the chocolate replica, which was displayed at the Hamrun Chocolate Festival in Malta over the weekend Russell Crowe/X;courtesy Everett Collection Russell Crowe is looking ...
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'Gladiator II' director Ridley Scott says he 'wouldn't advise' vacationing in Malta, angering a government that set aside $48 million for him to film there

Politicians in Malta are not happy about it. Malta budgeted about $50 million in rebates to the "Gladiator II" producers for filming there. The director Ridley Scott has upset local politicians after ...