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EXCLUSIVE: Richard Flood (Grey’s Anatomy) and Acushla-Tara Kupe (Mr Corman) have been cast as leads in The Gone, a mystery drama series for RTÉ and New Zealand’s TVNZ that brings together Irish and Māori culture. The pair will front the series, which goes into principal photography on location in Auckland and Te Aroha, New Zealand this week, with further shooting taking place in Ireland’s capital Dublin late this year.

BreAnna Bell CBS has announced a series order for reality competition “The Summit.” Hosted by actor and New Zealander Manu Bennett, the series is based on the Australian series of the same name. It follows sixteen strangers as they set out on an arduous journey through the treacherous New Zealand Alps in an attempt to reach the peak of a distant, towering mountain.

CBS has ordered a U.S. version of The Summit, an adventure reality competition series.

The trailer for Kiana Madeira‘s new movie has been released!

Spartacus creator Steven S. DeKnight is expanding the franchise once again with a new series currently in development at Starz. DeKnight will serve as showrunner and executive producer of the as-yet-untitled project.

I,oane ‘John’ King, one of the prominent cast members of the Starz drama Spartacus, has died at age 49 of adenocarcinoma cancer, which spread to his pancreas and other organs.

A TV star has died at the age of 49 following a battle with cancer. Ioane 'John' King, known for his role on historical drama Spartacus, was diagnosed with adenocarcinoma cancer in January. It quickly spread to his pancreas and other organs, and he was told his condition was terminal.

Spartacus star Ioane 'John' King has passed away just months after he was diagnosed with cancer. Ioane – who many referred to as John – played the gladiator Rhaskos in the popular Starz franchise Spartacus after first starring as a extra.The late 49 year old was diagnosed with adenocarcinoma cancer in January, and the disease went on to spread to his pancreas and other organs.

READ MORE: Keeping Up Appearances actress Josephine Tewson dies as tributes flood inMr King played gladiator Rhaskos in the popular Starz franchise Spartacus.He first began working on the series as an extra but his role was expanded after impressing directors who later handed him a speaking part.Manu Bennett, who played Crixus in Spartacus, has also paid a touching tribute to his co-starHe said: "John had a long battle with cancer but faced that fight with dignity and a constant resolve not to be defeated."On Spartacus, John was hired as an extra, but with a powerful presence and ever positive attitude amongst the cast and crew, won himself the speaking role of Rhaskos."I remember John most fondly for his huge grin and sparkle in his eye when he would welcome me and others onto set each day offering the gladiatorial forearm handshake and acknowledging in his deep raspy voice, 'Brother!'"He was one of the boys who held the team together and wore the B brand for the House Of Batiatus upon his forearm with so much pride. Ioane (John) King was truly one of the Brothers."Mr King's loved ones have started a fundraiser to support wife Christelle.

EXCLUSIVE: Arrow and The Hobbit actor Manu Bennett is joining Kiana Madeira (Trinkets), Ross Butler (13 Reasons Why) and Matthew Noszka (Star) in YA movie Perfect Addiction.