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Bringing you News from around the Xenaverse related to the stars of the show,
the fans and various events in the Xenaverse

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13 December, 2002

11 December

Hudson Leick is providing the voice to a new PS2 game coming soon. It's a sort of spooky Tomb Raider variant, with HL doing the main character. Apparently there's over 200 pages of script involved. More on http://www.gamespy.com/e32002/ps2/primal/
Many thanks to Mark for the information

27 November

 

The following is from Creation Entertainment

The following is from The Official Adrienne Wilkinson Fan Club

17 November

THE NEW YORK TIMES reports that Hilary Bader, nominated for Emmys twice for work on two animated superhero series, passed away on November 7 in Duarte, California, of breast cancer.  Hilary was the writer for the Xena episodes Been There, Done That, The Quill is Mightier, Forget Me Not and Locked Up and Tied Down. In additio to Xena, she wrote for Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Voyaer and The Next Generation, Silk Stockings and Lois & Clark.
Contributed by: AlciBIades

12 November

The following appeared in the Sun Herald (Melbourne, Australia) - 10 November 2002
KIWI STARS DROP INTO NEIGHBOURHOOD
(First she slayed Xena, now Michelle Ang and Jay Bunyan hope to slay Australian audiences.) Although Michelle Ang considers landing a role in Neighbours her big break, the 18 year old already has a claim to fame. "I killed Xena", she says with a giggle. Ang played Akemi, a Japanese princess, in the last two episodes of the popular sword and sworcery series. In a complex storyline, Ang's character sends Xena (Lucy Lawless) on a death mission, where she has to die to save everyone.
"I got so much hate mail on the web", Ang says.
Many thanks to Graz for the transcript

10 November

Issue for the week of Nov. 2 -8, 2003 letters to the editor about the 50 sexist stars:

"How could you omit Lucy Lawless? Xena and her, uh, partner, Gabrielle (Renee O'Connor), may well have been the sexist TV twosome ever."
Contributed by Cheryl Ande

1 November

The following is from Creation Entertainment

LUCY LAWLESS and RENEE O'CONNOR have graciously accepted our invitation to attend this year's convention, pending work commitments. Lucy and Renee look forward to seeing everyone and sharing time with fans from around the world! Lucy and Renee will also be starring in Saturday Evening's Show:

TWO WOMEN: ONE NIGHT
A Theatrical Celebration

What a treat for us all: Lucy and Renee, live on stage together, in a true performance! Experience first hand the magic that made this incredible team part of worldwide television history! A once in a lifetime event, not to be missed! For more information go to: http://www.creationent.com/

The following is from BardKC & CN Winters

27 October

The following is from Gabriela Alksnis from MeetUP

Italian Xena News: - Contributed by: the Italian Virtual Season crew

25 October

For US Xenites - Oxygen is having a Xena marathon on Sunday - 27 October starting at 11 am EST

15 October

10 October

5 October

19 September

 

On Saturday, September 28 from 10-3 there will be a workshop with the title "What Would Xena Do?"  at California State University Northridge in the Los Angeles Area. It is being offered through the women's studies program in the College of Extended Learning and is open to everyone. The presenter is Sheila Briggs from USC and the goal for the day is to take a half-serious, half-humorous look at why the series had such an impact on the cultural imagination not only in the US but throughout the world. The format includes custom-made short videos with clips from the series as well as material on the fan culture. You can get more information by going to Sheila Briggs' web page for the workshop-- http://www-bcf.usc.edu/~sbriggs/CSUN/CSUNmain.htm . Or you can go directly to Cal State Northridge's web site where you can register-- http://csun.edu/ext/schedule/fall/falldept.htm The workshop costs $15.
Many thanks to Sheila for the information

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The following is from Di Bauden with some great news for the Xena Live cast and crew

XENA LIVE NOMINATED FOR A JEFF AWARD!!
Yes that's right!  Xena Live! Episode Two: The Musical has been nominated for a Jeff Award for Best New Work!  For those of you that are like... What the hell is a Jeff?   Well it's Chicago's version of the Tony Award they give to Broadway shows.
Congrats to:
Amy Matheny, Creator, Producer and Gabrielle
Scott Ferguson, Director
Claudia Allen, Playwright
Heather Schmucker, Producer
Ben Sussman and Andre Pluess, Musicians and Composers of Original Songs
And the ENTIRE cast and crew.

All I can say is WAY TO GO EVERYONE!!!  What an incredible accomplishment!

17 September

14 September

"The Price of Milk" starring Danielle Cormack, Karl Urban, and Willa O'Neill, is airing on The Movie Channel, Sept. 16 at 9:30 a.m. and 4:15 p.m. ET/PT in the US. For all those without PAL format VCRs and DVD players, here's your chance to catch this quirky flick from some of our favorite Xena guest stars.
Many thanks to PirateCove for the alert

12 September

2 September

31 August

24 August

The following is from Sharon Delaney regarding the Coffee Talk 2 video

14 August

The following is from Sharon Delaney/Official Fan Club

For all the Xenaverse artists (and we have quite a talented group) The Xena Scrolls is hosting a montage contest for all artists.

3 August

LOS ANGELES (Film Music Magazine) -- In a move destined to set a precedent for the film and television composing industry, Michigan composer Dan Kolton has claimed the legal copyright and authorship of hundreds of musical cues he says he composed while ghostwriting for the top-rated Hercules and Xena television series....According to Kolton, the music, written during 1995-2000, was composed at the request of composer Joseph Lo Duca, who Kolton says is listed as the author of Kolton’s music on the shows’ music cue sheets which direct who performing rights royalties are to be paid to. Lo Duca, who ASCAP has awarded twice as a top earning composer over these same years, is listed in industry references and on-screen as the music composer for the shows, "Hercules: The Legendary Journeys," "Xena: Warrior Princess," and "Young Hercules." The shows are currently in syndication worldwide.
[click here to read entire article]

22 June

The NZ TV4 web site has their Xena advertisment available online for Season 6 which screens on Kiwi tv on Tuesdays at 8:30. You can view the advert here: http://www.tv4.co.nz/xena.htm

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Casting call for Xena wannabes
Calling all convincing Camelot-like thespians. Listen up all you Lucy Lawless wannabes. It's all very hush-hush, but the word is out that a casting call for a new American television action/fantasy series, to be filmed largely in Canterbury, is imminent. Samuel Miller Films is line- producing for the 24-part drama series, which is scheduled to begin pre-production in 2003. The TV series is rumoured to have a projected budget double the size of the Xena: Warrior Princess series. The project is estimated to provide a multimillion-dollar boost to the Christchurch economy, and will employ about 60 people, says managing director Samuel Miller. Miller, who travels to Los Angeles and Cannes regularly in his work, is already looking for actors. He says he would love to find New Zealand actors for the leading roles. The ability to speak with a convincing American accent is a must, however. Actors interested in tackling meaty television roles (that may involve armour and battle scenes) are welcome to send CVs, videotapes, and headshots to: Samuel Miller Films Ltd, The Penthouse, Level 7, St Elmo Courts, 47 Hereford Street, Christchurch. Extras need not apply, at this point.

21 June

 

United Press International reports:

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Entertainment memorabilia collectors will get a crack at owning artifacts from Hollywood -- including Harpo Marx's Gold 23 harp, Errol Flynn's tunic from the 1938 classic "The Adventures of Robin Hood" and a shirt Elvis Presley wore in "Jailhouse Rock" -- in a 10-day online auction that began Tuesday. TV memorabilia includes Tim Allen's blue coveralls from "Home Improvement, " Lucy Lawless' harem costume from "Xena, Warrior Princess" and a pair of 19th century dueling pistols from an episode of the original "Star Trek" series entitled "The Squire of the Gothos."

to bid on Lucy's costume go to: http://cgi.sothebys.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1837763967
or to bid on the rest of the collection at Sothebys:
http://listings.sothebys.ebay.com/aw/plistings/list/category28368/index.html

The following is from Creation Entertainment for some good bargain hunting:

19 June

14 June

The following is from Sharon Delaney (Official Xena Fan Club)

5 June

26 April

 

Many thanks to Meredith for the following

19 April

 

The following is from Di Bauden about the Chicago BardCon 2002

 

The following is from Mist at Sword & Staff

14 March

9 March

SHE’S BACK !!! About Face Theatre Brings Xena, Warrior Princess
Back to Life in the Sequel to the 1999 Smash Hit ...

XENA LIVE!
Episode 2: Xena Lives!
The Musical

Written by Claudia Allen, Directed by Scott Ferguson, Conceived by Amy Matheny,
with Music by Andre Pluess and Ben Sussman

For ticket and show information, visit www.xenalive.com

CHICAGO, IL – About Face Theatre is pleased to announce the addition of the much-anticipated XENA LIVE! Episode 2 as part of their 2001-2002 season. Based on the syndicated television program Xena: Warrior Princess created by Robert Tapert and John Schulian, About Face Theatre’s production XENA LIVE! Episode 2 will begin preview performances on Thursday, March 28, 2002, with a closing date scheduled for Sunday, May 19, 2002. Created by the same critically acclaimed team that brought the smash hit XENA LIVE! to the stage in 1999, this new episode of Xena is again conceived by Executive Producer Amy Matheny, written by award-winning playwright Claudia Allen, and directed by Scott Ferguson, with original music by Andre Pluess and Ben Sussman. Elizabeth Laidlaw (Xena) and Amy Matheny (her trusty sidekick Gabrielle) are both back for this second episode, this time incorporating hilarious musical numbers with skilled swordplay and a host of new characters.

Executive Producer, conceiver, and cast member Amy Matheny remarks: "Over the past two years, many people have asked me to bring Xena back to the stage. And for a lot of fans, it’s especially important, since Xena was killed off in the television series finale earlier this year. We’re so excited to bring her back to life in this new musical episode of XENA LIVE... It's gonna rock! "

7 March

DUX - The Down Under Xenites (The Unofficial Australian Xena Fan Club)
have a new web page.  Check it out - it's really cool.
http://www.geocities.com/duxwebsite/index.html

Romance Down Under is a website dedicated to Kevin Smith and all the characters he played. It's a FanFic site - check it out
http://rdueditor.tripod.com/index.htm

28 February

"The Virtual Season Xena normally located at http://xwpvs.tripod.com is experiencing difficulties like many others, but not all, sites. For those following the virtual season seven they can be found at their UK server located at http://members.lycos.co.uk/xwpvs/index2.htm "

25 February

 

The following is from Mist at Sword & Staff

22 February

Pasadena Xena Convention 2002

14 February

Kevin Smith was in China filming a movie and news has been released that has revealed that Kevin was involved in an accident and was hospitalised. To read more go to http://www.stuff.co.nz/inl/index/0,1008,1101624a11,FF.html

ALWheaties is organising for Cards and Best Wishes to be forwarded to Kevin. If you wish to send your good wishes/cards please email ALWheaties at angela.wheaton@snet.net

To Kevin Smith and his family I wish him a quick recovery and hope he gets home soon.

11 February

Bardcon.org will be holding their first (of what hopes to be) annual meeting in Chicago April 13th and 14th, 2002. We expect first year attendance at 200 people and we are planning things accordingly. At this time we are researching locations and expect ticket prices to be $45 for both days of the convention. A dinner is also being planned for 7 pm on Sunday, the final day of the convention at a separate charge – this again will be in the $30-40 range. If feasible we may offer a discount to those who purchase both a con ticket and a dinner ticket.

 We’re currently looking for fan fiction writers who would like to meet with fans that weekend to discuss the characters we love. Buffy, Xena, Star Trek, Star Wars, you name it – it’s a workshop/panel/seminar atmosphere which will let the ‘bards’ interact with the readers and vice verse. As an added bonus to Xena fans, the About Face Theater will be doing a musical revue of Xena Live II with a special performance time for us, which will be announced at a later date, where the audience can do a Q and A with the shows stars and writers.  Ticket prices for Xena Live will also follow soon.

Currently, we’re searching for fan fiction writers from all areas on the web. If you think you’re interested in attending and/or would like to be part of a discussion/signing event please email bardcon@hotmail.com and information will be sent to you.

We’ve been to many official conventions over the years and one of the most appeal aspects are the fan run events during those times. This is a convention created by the fans for the fans so we ask that you take the time to consider it and please let us know if you would be willing to commit to a tentative schedule.

Thank you for your time,
 

Bardcon Organizers,
CN Winters
Heartbrkn Bard
Joseph Connley

Morgaine has an absolutely fantastic music video out called The Different. It's based on Melissa Ethridge's song Different from the SKIN CD. It's an absolutely fantastic video to an equally fantastic song. www.chroniclesofmorgaine.com

 

News for Italian Xenites
Season 6 will commence next week on the same channel as before and same timeslot. Coming Home will not be shown but will start with the second episode. Season 5 will not be shown
Many thanks to Storm for the information

9 February

The Orlando BardCon 2002 is being held May 25th at the Walt Disney World's Grand Floridian Resort. The cost for the day is $52 which includes a lunch catered by Disney. We have arranged for a room block at the Port Orleans Riverside which is also on Disney Property for $129 plus tax per night. In addition to the con we have several additional activities planned. On Friday evening we have an informal get together at the ESPN Club at Disney's Boardwalk. Sunday morning we will be having our BardCon breakfast at the Grand Floridian Resort's Citricos Restaurant for $35. For more information about the con and to purchase tickets please visit our website at http://www.bardcon.com 

30 January

Paris Jefferson (Athena) has an official site up! She has posted some photos from the Xena set. Baby Eve is SO cute <g>
http://www.parisjefferson.com/gallery/set_xena.htm

19 January

Creation has also announced that Josie Ryan (Lucy's younger sister) will be debuting her play "Sister WonderWoman" at the convention. Sister WonderWoman is an expose into the lives and loves of a Hollywood superhero has-been and those of her humdrum, homespun sister from the sticks.  She plays the roles of both sisters.  We follow the career of Rhonda Carter as she encounters the world of TV, husbands who are in love with her alter ego rather than the woman herself, her decline, her reliance on booze and drugs and her attempts to create a new life after stardom. The other story of Sylvia is of the frustrations of living in the shadow of a famous sister, of boyfriends who are interested only in her sister and a naive quest for personal success. For more details go to: http://www.creationent.com/calendar_frame.html

13 January

Adrienne Wilkinson News
Adrienne's personal publicist informed me of the following news:
Adrienne has just wrapped a Sci-Fi Channel Movie of the Week in Bulgaria in November that's due to air in March of 2002, it's called 'Interceptor Force 2', Adrienne plays the female lead Dawn Desilvia.

In other Adrienne news - she is also an Excecutive Producer for Nite Owl Productions
http://www.niteowlproductionsltd.com/nite_owl-management-team-adrienne-wilkinson.html

 

 

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