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Andy Whitfield passed away in 2012 shortly after he rose to fame as one of TV's most popular hunks, Daily Mirror, By Joshua Haigh

https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/widow-spartacus-blood-sand-actor-7997974

 

EXCLUSIVE: Jai Courtney Remembers His Close Friend and 'Spartacus' Co-Star Andy Whitfield, ETOnline, by Ashley Crossan

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-3527687/Jai-Courtney-shows-curly-hair-bushy-beard-premiere-support-late-Andy-Whitfield.html

 

‘Be Here Now’ film follows ‘Spartacus’ star’s cancer fight, AP, By Alicia Rancilio

https://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/be-here-now-film-follows-spartacus-stars-cancer-fight/

'I get to hang out with him again': Widow of Spartacus star Andy Whitfield says seeing documentary showing the final moments of actor's life before he lost his cancer battle was 'confronting' but comforting.’ Daily Mail, By Danielle Gusmaroli

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-3593104/Widow-Spartacus-star-Andy-Whitfield-says-seeing-documentary-showing-final-moments-actor-s-life-lost-cancer-battle-confronting-comforting.html

 

How could my big, strong TV star husband just wither away? Widow of Spartacus star Andy Whitfield reveals the heartache behind his death from cancer, MailOnline, By Kathryn Knight

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2163627/Andy-Whitfield-Widow-Spartacus-star-actor-reveals-heartache-death-cancer.html

Jai Courtney shows off curly lock and bushy beard at Be Here Now premiere to support late actor Andy Whitfield, Daily Mail

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-3527687/Jai-Courtney-shows-curly-hair-bushy-beard-premiere-support-late-Andy-Whitfield.html

Lilibet Foster on 'Spartacus' Star Andy Whitfield's Battle with Cancer in Doc 'Be Here Now,' Indiewire “Women and Hollywood”  By Laura Berger

https://womenandhollywood.com/lilibet-foster-on-spartacus-star-andy-whitfield-s-battle-with-cancer-in-doc-be-here-now-62f6ad27e635/

BBC America WATCH: Andy Whitfield’s Cancer Struggle Becomes Documentary, Anglophenia, By Kevin Wicks

https://www.bbcamerica.com/anglophenia/2016/02/watch-andy-whitfields-cancer-struggle-becomes-documentary

Interview: Documentarian Lilibet Foster on Be Here Now, The Mary Sue, By Lesley Coffin

https://www.themarysue.com/be-here-now-lilibet-foster-interview/

INTERVIEW: Vashti Whitfield Talks To Me About The Late Great Andy Whitfield And BE HERE NOW, Rama Screen

https://www.ramascreen.com/interview-vashti-whitfield-talks-to-me-about-the-late-great-andy-whitfield-and-be-here-now/

 

Be Here Now: A Q&A with Director Lilibet Foster, Cancer Support Community

https://www.cancersupportcommunity.org/blog/2016/04/be-here-now-qa-director-lilibet-foster

LILIBET FOSTER: ACADEMY AWARD® NOMINATED FILMMAKER, The Native Society

https://www.thenativesociety.com/nativeadmission/2016/3/17/lilibet-foster-academy-award-nominated-filmmaker.html

Q&A with VASHTI WHITFIELD who stars in L.A. Film Festival doc winner “Be Here Now” (The Andy Whitfield Story), The Shift Network By Paola Di Florio

https://theshiftnetwork.com/blog/2016-04-30/qa-vashti-whitfield

Robert Mapplethorpe, Anderson Cooper And Andy Whitfield Are Icons Celebrated In Must-See New Films, By Chuck Wilson, Queerty

https://www.queerty.com/robert-mapplethorpe-anderson-cooper-and-andy-whitfield-are-icons-celebrated-in-must-see-new-films-20160406

Heartbreaking Documentary About the Last Days of Spartacus Star Andy Whitfield, Queerty

https://www.queerty.com/a-heartbreaking-documentary-about-the-last-days-of-spartacus-star-andy-whitfield-20120617

In Theatres: BE HERE NOW: THE ANDY WHITFIELD STORY, WHAT NOT TO DOC By Basil Tsiokos

https://whatnottodoc.com/2016/04/08/in-theatres-be-here-now-the-andy-whitfield-story/

South Bend Tribune: Andy Whitfield documentary screened

https://www.southbendtribune.com/entertainment/inthebend/entertainmentnews/andy-whitfield-documentary-screened/article_bf40b01e-4fa4-5682-be57-4615b727d0d0.html

Jai Courtney & 'Suicide Squad' Co-Stars Show Support At 'Be Here Now' Premiere! Just Jared (Also, Tweeted out to 685,000 followers)

http://www.justjared.com/2016/04/06/jai-courtney-suicide-squad-co-stars-show-support-at-be-here-now-premiere/

Jai Courtney Calls 'Suicide Squad' Director 'One of the Greats', Just Jared

http://www.justjared.com/2016/04/11/jai-courtney-calls-suicide-squad-director-one-of-the-greats/

BE HERE NOW: The Andy Whitfield Story Is a Documentary of Courage, Blog Her By Jeri Jacquin Originally appeared via Movie Maven.

https://patch.com/california/imperialbeach/be-here-now-andy-whitfield-story-documentary-courage 

 

'When are we getting a new daddy?' Vashti Whitfield speaks about finding love again as a widowed mother-of-two... and how she has dealt with the death of Spartacus star Andy Whitfield,’ Daily Mail By Karishma Sarkari 

​​https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-4205818/Vashti-Whitfield-speaks-finding-love-widow.html

 

'He hugged them and said he was going to heaven': Widow of Spartacus star Andy Whitfield opens up about the emotional moment he told their children he was dying... and how his legacy will live on,’ Daily Mail By Lauren Ingram

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-3891536/Vashti-Whitfield-widow-Spartacus-star-Andy-Whitfield-speaks-cancer-battle-legacy.html


Poignant Trailer: Be Here Now The Andy Whitfield Story! Eclipse Magazine By Sheldon Wiebe 

 http://eclipsemagazine.com/tag/silver-lining-entertainment/

‘Be Here Now’ Trailer: The Story Of ‘Spartacus’ Star Andy Whitfield, By The Movie God, Geeks Of Doom

https://geeksofdoom.com/2016/02/23/be-here-now-trailer-spartacus-andy-whitfield

ET Online: EXCLUSIVE Trailer: 'Be Here Now (The Andy Whitfield Story)' Goes Inside the 'Spartacus' Actor's Battle With Cancer

https://www.etonline.com/news/182681_be_here_now_the_andy_whitfield_story_goes_inside_the_spartacus_actor_s_battle_with_cancer

‘Be Here Now’ Trailer: The Inspirational Story Of ‘Spartacus’ Star Andy Whitfield, Deadline Hollywood By Denise Petski

https://deadline.com/2016/02/be-here-now-trailer-andy-whitfield-spartacus-story-1201707083/

‘Be Here Now’ Trailer: Spartacus’ Andy Whitfield’s Inspirational Story, Showbiz Junkies, By Rebecca Murray 

https://www.showbizjunkies.com/movies/be-here-now-trailer/

Spartacus: Trailer Released for Movie About Deceased Star Andy Whitfield, TV Series Finale, By Jessica Pena

https://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/spartacus-trailer-released-movie-deceased-star-andy-whitfield/

Trailer for ‘Be Here Now’ Chronicles ‘Spartacus’ Star Andy Whitfield’s Inspiring Story, , Punch Drunk Critics, By Travis Hopson

https://www.punchdrunkcritics.com/2016/02/trailer-for-be-here-now-chronicles.html

Emotional Trailer For Documentary BE HERE NOW: THE ANDY WHITFIELD STORY, By Craig Hunter, Screen Relish

http://www.screenrelish.com/2016/02/19/emotional-trailer-for-documentary-be-here-now-the-andy-whitfield-story/

 

‘Remembering her love: Andy Whitfield's widow Vashti puts on brave face at premiere of movie Be Here Now featuring Spartacus star's final moments battling cancer.’ Daily Mail, By Chloe-lee Longhetti 

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-3604602/Remembering-love-Andy-Whitfield-s-widow-Vashti-puts-brave-face-premiere-movie-featuring-Spartacus-star-s-final-moments-battling-cancer.html

 

Spartacus star's cancer fight captured in new documentary, NZ Stuff By James Croot

https://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/film/79432274/spartacus-stars-cancer-fight-captured-in-new-documentary

 

“Bravo! Meet The Winners Of The 2015 LA Film Festival” Film Independent, by Pamela Miller 

https://www.filmindependent.org/blog/bravo-meet-the-winners-of-the-2015-la-film-festival/

“LA Film Festival 2015: Winners highlight film industry’s diverse talent” Los Angeles Daily News

https://www.dailynews.com/2015/06/17/la-film-festival-2015-winners-highlight-film-industrys-diverse-talent/

Los Angeles Film Festival Announces Winners, Hollywood Reporter

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/los-angeles-film-festival-announces-803221

Los Angeles Film Festival Announces Winners, Variety

https://variety.com/2015/film/awards/la-film-festival-2015-award-winners-1201522404/

Los Angeles Film Festival Unveils 2015 Awards Winners

https://www.indiewire.com/2015/06/los-angeles-film-festival-unveils-2015-awards-winners-187024/

“2015 LA Film Fest: Women Directors Win World Fiction Award, Audience Awards and More” Indiewire, by Laura Berger

https://womenandhollywood.com/2015-la-film-fest-women-directors-win-world-fiction-award-audience-awards-and-more-11867637d09e/

Winners And Grant Recipients Announced For 2015 Los Angeles Film Festival 

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/winners-and-grant-recipients-announced-for-2015-los-angeles-film-festival-300100975.html

Be Here Now Tells a Powerful Story of Life in the Face of Death, Film Independent

https://www.filmindependent.org/blog/be-here-now-tells-a-powerful-story-of-life-in-the-face-of-death/

LAFF: Opening Doors for Female Directors, BELOW THE LINE By Mary Ann Skweres

http://www.btlnews.com/crafts/laff-opening-doors-for-female-directors/

“Be Here Now" (The Andy Whitfield Story) Tells a Powerful Story, Film Independent

https://www.filmindependent.org/blog/be-here-now-tells-a-powerful-story-of-life-in-the-face-of-death/

"LA Film Festival 4 Movies to Catch" Los Angeles Daily News by Bob Strauss

http://www.dailynews.com/arts-and-entertainment/20150615/la-film-festival-2015-4-movies-to-catch-on-june-15

 

"10 Los Angeles Film Festival Movies You Have To See," Crave Online by Fred Topel

http://www.craveonline.com/entertainment/film/reviews/869287-10-los-angeles-film-festival-movies-see#/slide/1

Los Angeles Film Festival Announces Full 2015 Line-up

https://www.filmindependent.org/press-releases/los-angeles-film-festival-announces-full-2015-line-up/

“Los Angeles Awards Reception” (News Photos) 


http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/filmmaker-lilibet-foster-attends-the-awards-cocktail-news-photo/477515602


http://www.gettyimages.ch/detail/nachrichtenfoto/filmmakers-natalie-johns-and-lilibet-foster-attend-the-nachrichtenfoto/477515708


http://www.gettyimages.ch/detail/nachrichtenfoto/programmers-jennifer-cochis-filmmaker-lilibet-foster-nachrichtenfoto/477515678

“Top honors at LA Film Fest” By Kevin Ritchie, REALSCREEN

https://realscreen.com/2015/06/18/south-korean-doc-wins-top-honors-at-la-film-fest/

“Winners Listed for Los Angeles Film Fest” LAIST.COM

https://laist.com/2015/06/18/la_film_fest_closes_with_live_read.php

“Top Prizes” Los Angeles Times 

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/moviesnow/la-et-mn-laff-2015-out-of-my-hand-don-t-cross-that-river-win-top-prizes-20150617-story.html

Winners Announced at Los Angeles Film Festival, HollywoodFlip

http://hollywoodflip.com/news.php?subaction=showfull&id=1434577877&archive=&start_from=&ucat=1&

Opening Night of the Los Angeles Film Festival (Getty Video Stock Footage)

https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/lilibet-foster-attends-the-opening-night-premiere-of-news-photo/476639548

Producer Sam Maydew and Director Lilibet Foster and Vashti Whitfield Attend the Los Angeles Film Festival

https://www.gettyimages.com/photos/sam-maydew-lilibet-foster-los-angeles-film-festival?family=editorial&phrase=sam%20maydew%20lilibet%20foster%20los%20angeles%20film%20festival&sort=mostpopular#license

Audience Award Mention/Photo, Film Independent 

https://www.filmindependent.org/blog/winners-2018-la-film-festival-competition-categories/

“Los Angeles Film Festival 2015: The Complete List of Winners,” WHOSAY By Lauren Alvarez

https://www.whosay.com/

‘Be Here Now: The Andy Whitfield Story,’ Santa Barbara Independent By Charles Donelan

https://www.independent.com/2016/02/01/be-here-now-andy-whitfield-story/

The 31st Santa Barbara International Film Festival – Opening Day Wireimage

http://www.wireimage.com/search/#events?q=be%20here%20now/%5B602084071%5D&ep=1/60/1&s=3

The 31st Santa Barbara International Film Festival – Opening Day GETTY IMAGES

https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/programmer-michael-albright-and-director-lilibet-foster-news-photo/508441090?adppopup=true

Santa Barbara International Film Festival Opens With Heart, Huffington Post By Sally Fay 

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/santa-barbara-internation_b_9169198

31ST ANNUAL SANTA BARBARA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, Press Pass LA By Jeannette Ceja 

https://www.presspassla.com/31st-annual-santa-barbara-international-film-festival/

Be Here Now - The Andy Whitfield Story, DocEdge Film Festival

https://www.thebigidea.nz/events/206628-be-here-now-the-andy-whitfield-story


Documentary About Andy Whitfield’s Final Days Reaches Out To Fans For Funding, Deadline Hollywood, By NELLIE ANDREEVA 

https://deadline.com/2012/06/andy-whitfield-documentary-final-days-funding-be-here-now-spartacus-282020/


​​Inside Spartacus Star Andy Whitfield's Brave Final Fight Against Cancer, People, By Mike Fleeman

https://people.com/celebrity/andy-whitfield-of-spartacus-cancer-death-documentary/

“Our War Against Cancer,” Huffington Post By Dr. Sten Odenwald,

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/our-pathetic-war-against-_b_5853860

E!Online: Late Spartacus Star Andy Whitfield: Emotional Documentary Shows Battle Against Cancer, By Marc Malkin 

https://www.eonline.com/news/322679/late-spartacus-star-andy-whitfield-emotional-documentary-shows-battle-against-cancer
​​

New documentary shows emotional final days of Spartacus star Andy Whitfield before he lost his battle against cancer, Daily Mail, By Kirsty Mccormack

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2158614/Filmmakers-urge-fans-donate-complete-Andy-Whitfield-documentary-followed-battle-cancer.html
 

The wife of Spartacus star Andy Whitfield tearfully recalls his last words, Daily Telegraph AU By Zoe Nauman

https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/tragic-end-to-stars-epic-tale/news-story/bd9d191e5b34889e363047c6d5ec943c


Bild DE: The last role of the "Spartacus” Star

https://www.bild.de/unterhaltung/tv/andy-whitfield/filmteam-begleitet-schauspieler-in-den-tod-24657392.bild.html


Filmmakers Seek Help To Finish Andy Whitfield Documentary

https://ew.com/article/2012/06/09/andy-whitfield-documentary-be-here-now-seeks-fans-help-to-finish-the-film/


Andy Whitfield documentary 'Be Here Now' seeks fans' help to finish the film – Entertainment Weekly, By Sara Vilkomerson

https://ew.com/article/2012/06/09/andy-whitfield-documentary-be-here-now-seeks-fans-help-to-finish-the-film/
 

“Spartacus star Andy Whitfield doc,” FoxNews.com by Nicki Gostin

https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/qa-spartacus-star-andy-whitfields-widow-making-doc-about-his-fight-with-cancer-calls-death-beautiful-heartbreaking 

 

You MUST watch the preview for this documentary!, PerezHilton.com “Be Here Now” (The Andy Whitfield Story) Trailer, PerezHilton.com

https://perezhilton.com/andy-whitfield-documentary-be-here-now-cancer-died-heartbreaking-spartacus-actor/


Andy Whitfield Documentary “Be Here Now” Seeks Donations from Fans, TV Guide By Sadie Gennis 

https://www.tvguide.com/news/andy-whitfield-documentary-be-here-now-1048713/
 

Filmmaker appeals for donations to complete Andy Whitfield documentary, Hollywood.com

https://www.hollywood.com/general/filmmaker-appeals-for-donations-to-complete-andy-whitfield-documentary-59557425/


Actor Andy Whitfield who starred as Spartacus in "Spartacus: Blood and Sand" filmed documentary about fight for life, Daily Telegraph, By Kathryn Knight

https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/entertainment/actor-andy-whitfield-who-starred-as-sparticus-in-spartacus-blood-and-sand-filmed-documentary-about-fight-for-life/news-story/21fc7b6e3fb0112bfd2f8a7125df1d05?sv=c1896a55f65a257de42c237e4c6e10b1

Andy Whitfield Documentary "Be Here Now" Seeks Donations from Fans, Yahoo News, By Sarah Anne Hughes 

https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/news/andy-whitfield-documentary-now-seeks-donations-fans-230200129.html
 

Film documenting ‘Spartacus’ star Andy Whitfield’s cancer battle needs funds, Washington Post, By Sarah Anne Hughes 

https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/celebritology/post/film-documenting-spartacus-star-andy-whitfields-cancer-battle-needs-funds/2012/06/26/gJQAYfMG4V_blog.html

Documentary About Spartacus' Andy Whitfield Needs Your Help, IGN By Max Nicholson

https://www.ign.com/articles/2012/06/09/documentary-about-spartacus-andy-whitfield-needs-your-help

Star's battle revealed, Herald Sun, AU

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/stars-last-days-revealed/news-story/4626f10556da634a7aab40bf124e9f04?sv=85b2473196a2199583b907e5700a0e71

Watch the Trailer for the Late Andy Whitfield's "Be Here Now", US Magazine

http://www.entertainably.com/2012/06/watch-the-trailer-for-the-late-andy-whitfields-be-here-now-2/


Fans' help sought for Whitfield doc, RTE, Ireland

https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2012/0611/438034-whitfielda/


Andy Whitfield is mentioned on JustJared’s afternoon news roundup.

http://www.justjared.com/2012/06/11/lady-gaga-takes-a-jab-at-madonna/

Chronicle of 'Spartacus' star's cancer battle, Post Gazette, by  Rob Owen

http://communityvoices.post-gazette.com/arts-entertainment-living/tuned-in/33334-chronicle-of-spartacus-stars-cancer-battle

​Documentary on late 'Spartacus' star Andy Whitfield asking for help, Tulsa World

http://www.tulsaworld.com/_services/v1/client_captcha/challenge?request=X2xiX3JhdGVfZm9yZWlnbjpMMkpzYjJkekwzQnZjM1F1WVhOd2VEOHZSRzlqZFcxbGJuUmhjbmxmYjI1ZmJHRjBaVjlUY0dGeWRHRmpkWE5mYzNSaGNsOUJibVI1WDFkb2FYUm1hV1ZzWkY5aGMydHBibWRmWm05eVgyaGxiSEF2TlRJdE1UVTJOVFU6MTU5Njc0NTMwOToweDgwNDQ4MWViY2I1MzAwNGM0ZjBkY2Q0ODRjMzkyNzBjMTM1ZjY3MDM


Spartacus: Whitfield’s final days documentary needs YOUR help, Nerd Reactor

http://nerdreactor.com/2012/06/11/spartacus-whitfields-final-days-documentary-needs-your-help/


Andy Whitfield Documentary ‘Be Here Now’ Needs Help, Nerd Bastards

http://nerdbastards.com/2012/06/10/andy-whitfield-documentary-be-here-now-needs-help/
 

Funds sought to finish film about Spartacus star’s cancer battle, Live Auctioneers

https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/people/funds-sought-to-finish-film-about-spartacus-stars-cancer-battle/

 

Andy Whitfield’s Legacy in "Be Here Now", Scoop

https://scoop.previewsworld.com/Home/4/1/73/1056?articleID=122567


'Spartacus' Andy Whitfield documentary launches fan appeal for funding, Digital Spy

https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/a386497/spartacus-andy-whitfield-documentary-launches-fan-appeal-for-funding


​"Be Here Now" (The Andy Whitfield Story) — Trailer, The Movie Box

http://themoviebox.net/8669

Lilibet Foster - Filmmaker Appeals For Donations To Complete Andy Whitfield Documentary, Contact Music

https://www.contactmusic.com/lilibet-foster/news/filmmaker-appeals-for-donations-to-complete-andy-whitfield-documentary_134402

Michael Ausiello, President and Editorial Director, http://TVLine.com Twitter Coverage: 

https://twitter.com/MichaelAusiello/status/212575961974181892


 

Be Here Now - The Andy Whitfield Story
Pinterest Fan page: 

https://www.pinterest.it/siriojb/be-here-now-the-andy-whitfield-story/

Los Angeles Film Festival Twitter Coverage:

Ravi Naidu @RaviNaiduActor (Audience Member)
Highly recommend everyone see @BeHereNowFilm1 Incredibly inspirational film on living! Thank you @maybemcqueen #BeHereNow #LAFilmFest
https://twitter.com/RaviNaiduActor/status/610849506192719873

Chad Gleason, @MovieManCHAD (Film Critic)
@Cing @BeHereNowFilm1 @LAFilmFest is why I needed to come to this Fest! @WeLiveFilm @spartacus_starz @filmindependent @AndyWhitfieldF1
https://twitter.com/MovieManCHAD/status/610630891937755136

Henrick Vartanian, @HenrickVLA (Journalist, BRAVE NEW HOLLYWOOD)
Met 3 inspiring champions, in #filmmaking  and life. @BeHereNowFilm1 #LAFilmFest. SEE IT!! #AndyWhitfield
https://twitter.com/HenrickVLA/status/610518104066494464

Savannah Leaf, @SavannahLeaf (Olympic Volleyball Player)

And yet another amazing film from the #LAFilmFest #BeHereNow ! So inspired by all these genuine stories.
https://twitter.com/SavanahLeaf/status/610653856263868416

Belinda Bu, @BetaArtemis (Audience Member)
@Liam_J_McIntyre just saw #BeHereNow at LA film fest today.
https://twitter.com/BetaArtemis/status/610665635819978752

Sami Earl, @SamiEarl (Spartacus Fan)
@ccrollins @BeHereNowFilm1 I'm a guilty party. 
https://twitter.com/SamiEarl/status/610647157599633408

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