thursday,april 15,2004
entertainment
the university daily kansan 3B
Actortrades in badge,gun
'NYPD Blue' cast member takes on new role as gladiator
The Associated Press
LOS ANGELES—Best known as Detective Baldwin Jones on ABC's *NYPD Blue*, Henry Simmons exchanges his badge and gun for a net and spear to play gladiator slave Draba in USA Network's version of *Spartacus*.
"Henry is extremely believable. He was the big surprise to me how well he melted into that old world," said Robert Dornhelm, who directed this adaptation of Howard Fast's novel about a slave
revolution against the Roman empire.
"Draba ignites the revolution by his sacrifice," Dornheim said. "Being able to kill Spartacus but deciding not to — knowing that it means his own death — is the ultimate spark."
The title role of the revolutionary leader is played by Goran Visnijic, born in Croatia, not too far distant from Thrace, birthplace of the real Spartacus.
Visnjic is most familiar to audiences wearing a white coat and stethoscope as Dr. Luka Kovac on NBC's medical drama ER. Here he wears far less and carries a sword and shield.
"I wish he sword. He had the easier time." Simmons joked,
who added that it was difficult to learn to throw his net without getting it tangled around himself rather than Visnjic.
After rehearsing their climactic fight sequence, Simmons discovered "there is a certain rhythm, a dance to it. It became so much fun after a while. It was like I was a child in makeup and play gear."
He was less at ease with his costume. When he first joined NYPD Blue in 2000, the actor was called on to take "more than my shirt off" in love scenes. But those sequences were brief and filmed "in some kind of security on a closed set." On Spartacus, he was "out there in this skimpy outfit fighting in front of hundreds of people."
HOROSCOPES
Today's Birthday (April 15).
This year is about getting in touch with your sensitive, spiritual side. Before you go leaping ahead, make sure you're on the right track. Let your conscience be your guide. If you don't have one, figure out how to get one.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
Today is a 7.
It's not a good day to travel or to send out resumes or announcements. Rethink your proposed action and try to find the words you might later wish you'd said.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Today is a7.
A friend may surprise you with a suggestion you'd never have come up with yourself. That's one of the things friends are for, so let them know what you need.
Gemini (May 21-June 21)
Today is a 6.
Don't take on an assignment that will cause friction with someone you love. That's not a nice surprise to dump on a person who's been there for you.
Cancer (June 22-July 22)
Today is a 7.
An excursion you'd like to go on should be delayed. There's likely to be an unexpected situation at work. Don't overextend yourself.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Todav is a 7.
A disagreement about how to spend jointly held money could threaten your relationship. Proceed with caution.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Today is a 7.
You'll achieve a whole lot more with the help of a creative partner. You need a couple of crazy ideas. Pick out the one that's most likely to work.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Today is a 7.
Another person is doing most of the talking, but that doesn't mean you don't count. You're putting in most of the work at this point. Make sure you get credit for it.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Today is a 7.
A gift for a loved one is a good way to express your true feelings. You're experiencing a lot of frustration at work. Being kind always helps.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Today is a 7.
Don't push too hard. That won't help a bit, and it could actually cause damage. You're enthusiastic, but you need to wait for somebody else to catch up.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Today is a 6.
Make a wonderful discovery while meditating quietly. Not everything has to be explainable. Miracles do happen. Let go of an old fear.
You're a voracious reader, especially now. This is good, because your flight to success starts with a library card. Find out what others have already discovered so that you don't reinvent the wheel.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Today is a7.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
Today is a 7.
information you're dredging up could threaten the establishment. That's why it's best to keep it to yourself until you're sure conditions are right. And right now, they aren't right.
TODAY'S PUZZLE
Crossword
ACROSS
1 Cole _
5 Nut-producing tree
10 Ashen
14 Filmmaker
Riefenstahl
15 Disunite
16 Concept
17 Yin's counterpart
18 Bart or Ringo
19 That __hay!
20 Vegas job
22 Renowned
24 Neighborhood
25 Go-between
26 Prime clues in whodunits
30 At liberty
31 ELO part
32 Bring to a halt
36 Weak-willed one
39 NASA's ISS partner
40 One named
42 Tasman and Muzorewa
44 Diamondbacks, e.g.
47 Uncivilized people
50 Sodium chloride
51 More old hat
52 Subtle moves
56 Clarinet's cousin
57 Reflection
59 __breve
60 Gangster's gal
61 Standards
62 Shed
63 Make a devout request
64 Like Gatsby?
65 Salty seven
DOWN
1 Stone and
Stallone
2 Jacob's first wife
3 AD part
4 Moves back and forth
5 Harder at work
6 Snare
7 Lat. list-ender
8 Geometric fig.
9 Female protagonists
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34
36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55
57 58 59 60 61 62 63
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10 Arrau or Cliburn
11 Farewell, Maria
12 Slowly, to Ozawa
13 Gone from the plate
21 Kind of plum
23 Yeah, that's real likely!
25 Caron film
26 Took it on the lam
27 Skye of "Say Anything...".
28 Silent assents
29 Confederate soldier
32 Powerful stink
33 Man or Dogs
34 "Auntie Mame" co-star Peggy
37 Coming in
38 Wagers
41 In an angry manner
43 Fragrant plant resins
04/15/04
45 Perplexing puzzle
46 Most reasonable
47 Crush
48 Latticework
49 String quartet member
Solutions
S L E W G O A D O C T E T
L I M A A B L E H O R D E
U F O S R I L E S U E D E
N E T T E D O P T A Y S
G R E E N E R Y R A T S
L E N A F A N U N A
C E D A R B L U S T E R E D
A P I N G B E N E L E N A
R E N D I T I O N D I R E R
E E O E A T E D A M
S A S S F L A T I R O N
C L A P S U E M E N A C E
L O U P E N E A P A R E A
E A R L S I D L E T E A R
O N S E T T S A R E R N S
52 Taxi charge
53 Gin flavor
54 Ms.
Fitzgerald
55 Coll. entrance
hurdles
58 Afr. nation
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