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Empire

The story is set in Rome around 44 B.C., just after the assassination of Julius Caesar. Octavius, aged 17, who was named heir by Caesar, is challenged by Marc Anthony. A civil war ensues, ending in a showdown between Octavius and Marc Anthony.

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Cast & Crew See All

Santiago Cabrera
Octavius
Vincent Regan
Marc Antony
Emily Blunt
Camane

Season 1 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

Pilot

Tue, Jun 28, 2005

Tyrannus is the bodyguard to Julius Caesar but,on the fatal day when the conspirators plan to murder Caesar,Tyrannus has been lured away by a gang in league with the assassins who have kidnapped his son Piso. Tyrannus manages to save his son but by the time he returns to the senate Caesar has been murdered,secretly leaving a will that names his adoptive nephew Octavian as his heir.

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Awards

  • 2006 - VES Award - Outstanding Compositing in a Broadcast Program, Commercial, or Music Video - winner
  • 2006 - Golden Reel Award - Best Sound Editing in Television Short Form - Sound Effects & Foley - nominated
  • 2006 - Golden Reel Award - Best Sound Editing in Television Long Form - Music - nominated
  • 2006 - C.A.S. Award - Outstanding Achievement in Sound Mixing for Television Movies and Mini-Series - nominated

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