Embattled studio Paramount showcases ‘Gladiator 2’ footage
Footage from 'Gladiator 2' was met with an enthusiastic thumbs up at CinemaCon, an annual gathering at which Hollywood studios showcase their upcoming titles for movie theater owners and managers from around the world
Paramount Pictures unveiled gory first-look footage from "Gladiator 2" to movie theater bosses at Caesars Palace online casino in Las Vegas on Thursday, raising cheers even as the studio and big-screen industry face uncertain times.
In an extended trailer, the sequel's star Paul Mescal does battle in a Colosseum filled with rhinos, bloodthirsty baboons and even floating Roman warships, egged on by Denzel Washington's shadowy advisor.
"It is possibly more extraordinary than the first," said director Ridley Scott, via video.
The footage was met with an enthusiastic ...