“Gladiator II” nearly had it all: epic battle scenes, heavy doses of nostalgia, emotional monologues and even an unexpected gay kiss — until filmmakers cut the latter. Denzel Washington revealed in an ...

“Gladiator II” is set to release next week, bringing audiences the glory and gore of the Roman Empire: Swords will be unsheathed in this blockbuster sequel and heroes will rise — and perhaps share a ...