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Palm Beach Post · 2h

Fact-checking 'Gladiator II': Were there really sharks in the Colosseum?

Ridley Scott was eager for his movie "Gladiator II" to be as faithful as possible to real history, but he's blunt on whether all details matter.

Variety on MSN · 1d

‘Gladiator II’ Fact or Fiction: Did the Colosseum Actually Get Filled With Water and Sharks in Real Life?

Ridley Scott’s “Gladiator II” is full of memorable action scenes, from a bloody showdown featuring CGI baboons to Paul Mescal outsmarting a charging rhino in the Roman Colosseum. But one sequence that is sure to leave audiences with the most questions is a rather insane set piece in which the Colosseum is filled with water

LA Times on MSN · 1d

‘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.

Gladiator, Ridley Scott

Time on MSN · 1d

What Gladiator II Gets Right and Wrong About Real Fights in the Colosseum

When we think of ancient Rome, gladiator fights are often top of mind. And yet, very little is known about these Colosseum battles, which is what arguably makes them great fodder for imaginative screenwriters. Case in point: Gladiator II—the sequel to ...

USA TODAY on MSN · 14h

Ridley Scott says he's ready to make 'Gladiator III': 'Yes, it's true'

And you can thank fellow film legend and "Megalopolis" director Francis Ford Coppola for that.Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. "I sat and pondered all this over a weekend,

Hosted on MSN · 1d

How Gladiator 2 Sets Up Gladiator 3 & What Ridley Scott Has Said About Making It

Warning: This article contains spoilers for Gladiator 2. The final scene of Gladiator 2 leaves the door open for Gladiator 3, and Ridley Scott has already discussed some of his tantalizing ideas for the potential threequel.

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Were there really rhinos, baboons and sharks in the Colosseum? A Roman history professor explains ‘Gladiator II’ scenes

The image of a gladiator standing tall on top of a charging rhino flying through the Roman Colosseum became one of the ...

“Gladiator II”: Fact vs. Fiction — Were There Sharks in the Colosseum? Did Romans Eat Rhinos? (Exclusive)

And then there is the epic naval fight, in which Mescal’s gladiator character takes on adversaries on boats in a ...

Smithsonian Magazine on MSN2d

Airbnb Plans to Host an Immersive ‘Gladiator’ Experience in the Colosseum, and Politicians in Rome Are Furious

The short-term rental giant will help pay for the Colosseum Archaeological Park’s educational programs in exchange for use of ...

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OK, How Accurate Are ‘Gladiator II’s Wild Colosseum Scenes?

Thanks to this, we get to see Paul Mescal battling a rhino and other fabulous beasts like Pedro Pascal at the Colosseum — he ...

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‘We are not Disneyland’: Outrage in Rome over Airbnb ‘gladiator’ battles at the Colosseum

Plans to offer Airbnb customers the chance to take part in gladiator-style battles in Rome’s Colosseum have been decried as ...

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Outrage ensues in Rome over Airbnb's gladiator 'battles' coming to Colosseum

The Colosseum and Airbnb are facing backlash from some Italian officials and residents after announcing a partnership to ...

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Roman Colosseum Opens For Gladiator Combat Thanks To Airbnb Icons

For the first time in nearly 2,000 years, the Colosseum returns to its original purpose as a venue for performances.

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