How that insane chariot race in the new 'Ben-Hur' was shot with almost no CGI. ... “You really feel you’re in that chariot driving it,” Bekmambetov said of the “Ben-Hur” scene.

But trying to live up to the past was "one of the hard bits," says Steve Dent, stunt coordinator and horse master on the new Ben-Hur. "I hope we’ve done the ’59 version justice." ...

‘Ben-Hur’ (1959). The 1959 production made history with its nine-minute chariot race sequence. The scene cost $4 million at the time and took 10 weeks to shoot.

In 1925, Ramon Novarro played Ben-Hur in what was then the most expensive film production ever at $3.9 million. MGM spared no expense with a film that was years in the making.

Judah Ben-Hur (Jack Huston) ... Despite the proselytizing pabulum spackled into the cracks between the action scenes, the race itself is a sight to behold.

Though a lot may be riding on the new “Ben-Hur,” the strength and success of the big-budget 3-D film opening today may come down to a single stone. Of course, the most-famous film adaptation ...

Charlton Heston will reprise his role of "Ben Hur" for an upcoming remake of the movie. But instead of the months of work he put in on the first one in 1959, his role this time required only a ...

The Ben-Hur remake is currently being shot at Cinecitta studios after a location shoot in Matera, Italy. Sources close to the production say the chariot race scene will now be shot at Dino Studios ...

How that insane chariot race in the new 'Ben-Hur' was shot with almost no CGI ... “You really feel you’re in that chariot driving it,” Bekmambetov said of the “Ben-Hur” scene.

Though a lot may be riding on the new “Ben-Hur,” the strength and success of the big-budget 3-D film opening Aug. 19 may come down to a single stone.Of course, the most-famous film adaptation ...