Global warming is damaging the Earth's climate as well as the physical environment. One of the most visible effects of global warming can be seen in the Arctic as glaciers, permafrost and sea ice are melting rapidly.
Filming was begun by Anthony Mann, responsible for the opening sequence, of dealer Batiatus (a wickedly scene-stealing Peter Ustinov) picking Spartacus (Douglas) from the 'Sicilian' mines (actually the parched landscape of Death Valley, California) for his gladiator school.
Spartacus is presented in anamorphic widescreen (1.78:1) and looks better than most things airing on TV. The mini was done on a $20 million budget, and while that may be small for the big screen, it's a chunk of change to toss into a cable mini-series.