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27 June 2009
 

I'd hang out with you: TVs top 10 sidekicks - #6 Gabrielle

From the Examiner.com site - 25 June 2009 It’s a classic piece of the television equation. For every main character, there is usually a sidekick. A sidekick can be someone to watch every move the main character makes with advice, guidance or mockery. A sidekick can be someone that is always in trouble, who the main character has to save. A sidekick can be someone who is learning from the main character. A sidekick can be a mixture of all of those things. THOSE are the people who make a show worth watching, and most of the time out shine the main character. Most of the shows you find on this list have several other characters, but its THESE that make the show funny. It’s these that make the show worth it. I'd hang out with you: TVs top 10 sidekicks June 25, 6:14 PM <snipped> 6.) Gabrielle (“Xena: Warrior Princess”) When you think sidekick, one of the first names to come to mind is that of Gabrielle, played by Renee O’Connor, of “Xena.” She started out a bard, traveling with the warrior who was on her quest for redemption. She became that voice of reason for her best friend. Gabrielle represented purity, where Xena (Lucy Lawless) seemed to represent darkness. Gabrielle learned from Xena, taught Xena, and grounded Xena in goodness. The two went to Heaven, Hell, Hades, Olympus, the Elysian Fields, India, Greece, Egypt, China, Rome and 20 years in the future. Through it all, the two stuck together. A lot speculate that Xena and Gabrielle were more than just friends. To that, a lot just respond that it’s a TV show, and we work with what we are given. Gabrielle stuck by Xena to the very end, and it was sad to see her have to continue on after Xenas death (sorry if it ruins an ending). Gabrielle has to be mentioned in a list of sidekicks. <Snipped> -- Barbara

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23 June 2009
 

Win A Piece of Xena History - Authentic Xena Prop

The following is from Mr Jamester at the Xenaversity of Minnesota Your chance to WIN a PROP from the set of XENA!!   Hello Xenites!! Well here is an opportunity to own a piece of XENA HISTORY!!!! An (amazing) anonymous fan would like to donate a Xena prop she owns to a deserving fan. While all fans of Xena are deserving, this is more oriented toward the fan who does not own nor could afford to buy a prop from the Xena set. Tell us in 500 words or less why you think you are the most deserving Xena fan and if you are chosen from our random drawing, you will be sent an official Xena prop, the red dress from Ms. Amphipolis that Lucy wore as a blond. (pic to be attached) You can nominate yourself or someone else!!!   Good luck and BATTLE ON!! EMAIL Mr. Jamester at mrjamester@hotmail.com All submissions must be in by July 1st. Winner will be notified July 14th.   The Xenaversity of Minnesota and an anonymous Xenite aiming for the Greater Good! Original RED DRESS PHOTO here: http://web.archive.org/web/20061115124202/www.moviepropking.com/xeanred.htm

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Ted At Wizard World Mention And Confirmation of Ted's Twitter Account

[This blogger confirms that Ted is on Twitter.] http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=21705 <snipped> You may know him from the “Spider-Man” series but he’ll always be lovable Joxer from “Xena: The Warrior Princess” to me. Ted Raimi got a kick out of my blog name, as I hope most people do, but we got to talking and really hit it off. After a while it was almost as if I was on the opposite side of the table because he was the one asking me all the questions. Turns out he literally just signed up for Twitter three days ago. Being completely addicted myself I told him to watch out but he said it was already too late. Now go follow him  [ http://twitter.com/tedraimi ], help him learn the ins and outs of the Twitterverse and tell him how great I would be in movies. <Snipped>

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16 June 2009
 

How Xena and Buffy Vanquished Hercules and Angel

The following is from the TorchOnline.com Fantasy television series have come and gone, but some remain in the minds of genre buffs long after their run on the tube has ended. Two of the most iconic are Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Xena: Warrior Princess. Years after they wrapped, conventions are still held in their honor, millions remain devoted fans, and the actors who played the central roles have officially achieved break-out celebrity superstardom as a result of their performances. And yet both Buffy and Xena had a counterpart series featuring a male hero that has seemed to fade into the background. So why isn’t there love for Hercules: The Legendary Journeys and Angel the way there is for Xena and Buffy? Read More

News submitted by Barbara Davies

 

06 June 2009

 

Michael Hurst Profiled on Campbell Live

The following information was posted on Michael Hurst's Official Site Michael was profiled on Campbell Live on TV3, 18 March 2009, covering all of his current projects in theatre, television, and film. Watch it online here.

 

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