Zack Snyder of "300" fame signs in for "Xerxes" and the reception is positive, according to the Twitter samples:

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InfamousP

  

Zack Snyder working on a "300" spin-off starring Xerxes/the Persians? sounds dope! #ComicCon  

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scificollector

  

Zack Snyder reveals more details about the 300 follow up Xerxes: If you didn't get enough amped-up, dining-in-hell... http://bit.ly/byhrWp  

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showcasesuccess

  

sci fi wire speaks Zack Snyder reveals more details about the 300 follow up Xerxes: If you didn't get enough amped... http://bit.ly/byhrWp

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GeekWeekOnline

  

Zack Snyder Developing XERXES Follow-Up To 300 http://tinyurl.com/286dsl4

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robsanchezjr

  

Zack Snyder has Begun Work on 300 Sequel XERXES and he gives Story Details http://ping.fm/th7Iq 

Xerxes.