August 1999 Archive
August 1999 Archive
31 August
Yes my main page was hacked into today - to the person/s who did this - I will trace this and action will be taken. I am sick and tired of it. This has been the 4th time this has happened. Many thanks to XIP Staffer Shari for uploading my main index page again.
The 1999 Annual Creative Emmy Awards were held in Pasadena, Ca.
on 28 August 1999. In the category of "Outstanding Music Composition for a Series
(Dramatic Underscore)", the wonderfully talented Joseph Lo Duca was nominated for an
Emmy for the episode "Devi". Alas, he was not the recipient. Maybe next year
Many thanks to Ergo with that news - Updated The Xenaverse News
The Aussie Episode Guide Updates
The Bard's Corner Updates
The XIP News Archive Updates
The following two articles are from "Oh I had these and why aren't they up" dept when I cleaned out my desk at home <g>
One On One Interviews Updates
The XIP Graphics Archive Updates
30 August 1999
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After the Revised version of The Way is airred this is what will be seen - the screengrab from the final images of The Way. The only change to the episode was the headbutting scene from Hannumen and Xena. And added the disclaimer:
One On One Interviews Updates
The XIP News Archive Updates
Added transcript from TV Guide - August 30, 1999 (on news stands 30 August 1999) about upcoming Season 5 premiere and a Cheers section for XWP. It contains spoilers for The first two episodes
The Bard's Corner Updates
29 August
A belated (yesterday) happy birthday to Claire Stansfield! Claire turned 34!
Lucia revised the What's New logo - new hairdo for Gabrielle!
For Xenites in Singapore: Season 4 will be starting 29 August 1999
The Bard's Corner Updates
I would like to welcome A. J. Firebaugh to The Bard's Corner
The Lawless File Updates
The XIP News Archive Updates
Magazine Alert: The Singapore magazine ETC has a Lucy interview. Transcript up soon!
The XIP Artwork
Section Updates
(Updated by Dee)
28 August
The Bard's Corner Updates
I've reorganised The Bard's Corner main fanfic page - broke it up to make it easier to find the bard's name.
27 August
Added Xena pic from upcoming episode from The Cherry Hill Convention Slide Show and also Lynne cleaned up the pics that were added on the 24th August.
Updated Xenaverse News with news about Bruce Campbell working on NovaLogic Game
The Lawless Files
UpdatesThe Bard's Corner Updates
I am very pleased to announce the addition of Filippa Morgan Flasheart and Doris Rose to TBC.
Fan Fiction Artwork:
Created GUN SHY Graphics Page
26 August
All those GUN SHY fans...Dez in full Bodybuilding mode :)
Watching The Xenaverse Updates
The Aussie Episode Guide Updates
The Bard's Corner Updates
Would all those people who are offering me inducements to add more Redemption storybits please note: I like vanilla or cherry ripe ice cream and choc chip...anything else won't do...and I can also be bribed with toffee apples <vbg>
The ROC File Updates
Got an award for The ROC File from The Temple of ROC
The XIP News Archive Updates
25 August
The PNW Online Xena Fan Club has started a charity collection for an 18 year old young man who was in an accident that left him paralyzed from the neck down. The fan club wants to raise money from now until Christmas to help him and his family out - by paying for his care and to move to a wheelchair accessible house. If you would like to help out please go to the following URL
http://www.geocities.com/Area51/Shire/1291/graph/fisher.htmlThe Lawless Files Updates
The Bard's Corner Updates
The following story is an absolute beaut Uber tale! Tonya Muir and CN Winters have created yet another Uber tale that has got me hooked and a thorough good read! Thoroughly recommended. Get comfortable and start reading 1971.
24 August
Upcoming Events Update
The Lawless Files Updates
In The Xenaverse Updates
The Bard's Corner Updates
The XIP Artwork Section Updates
(Updated by Dee)
23 August
Saturday finally arrived and Between The Lines was shown. Channel 10 BUTCHERED the episode. It was a crime to see it edited that way. One of the major edits was the final big battle between Alti and X&G. It was going fine until I blinked and found that the chakram appeared mysteriously out of thin air striking Xena in the neck. Where did it come from? And why was Gabrielle lying in the dirt with short hair?!! They started by editing from the time Alti takes Gabrielle by the hair and then cuts to the chakram hitting Xena!!! That's a whole lot of storyline cut! Earlier in the fight they didn't cut the "Xena getting pulverised by every man and his donkey" scenes. This is insane. They have destroyed one of the major storylines in the India Arc and now they are also going to ban The Way and next week is The Play's The Thing. ARGH!
For Aussie Xenites: The UK edition of MAXIM is out in stores! I found a couple at my local newsagency. Talk about an attention grabber. So if you haven't seen this edition...go grab it! It will be a collector's item I'm sure
The Bard's Corner Updates
The XIP News Archive Updates
Added article from Associated Press about The Way
Added link to Kung Fu August, 1999 Born to Be a Champion - Doug Wong was
Lucy's martial arts instructor - and there is a neat photo of her with his kids
http://homepages.ihug.co.nz/~swim/insidekungfu1.htm
The following information is from Haydee who is a Brazilian Xenite.
The Brazilian Xenites are mounting a protest against the actors who dub the voices for
Xena and Gabrielle. The actor who dubs the voice for Lucy, Sheila Dorfmann, was rather
rude about Lucy in a Brazilian magazine (I wonder if Ms Dorfmann realises that her
comments would be circulated to all the xenaverse? Probably not). In that interview she
said that she has to work very hard with her acting because Lucy Lawless "only knows
how to raise her eyebrows"!
So in true Xenaverse fashion the Brazilian Xenites are going to show Ms Dorfmann the meaning of Xenite Strength :-)
According to Haydee she does a terrible job dubbing. They are going to start a petition to ask Studios USA to subtitle Xena and to stop the dubbing. If you would like to help with this or you are a Brazilian Xenite contact Haydee Oliveira haydee@pobox.com
21 August
A small break in my holidays....
I've been getting a few emails lately and I'm getting tired of answering this question. I DO NOT allow my montages to be used on any other site. I don't have a problem if you want to download them and use them any which way you want for your own use but I do not want my artwork on any other site UNLESS I create the montage for that site. The montage page asks people not to use them on their site. There isn't any point asking me about it since I will give the same answer. That goes for the screengrabs and a few other pics on this site that are either owned by someone else or copyrighted to them. Pictures from the Photo Club and/or Creation are not mine and they can be downloaded and used by whoever. Abusing me over why I don't wish my montages to be used on other sites is not the right way to win me over :-\ Neither is stealing them...Okay? Cool.
20 August
Folks I'm taking a few days off to enjoy Sydney's glorious winter weather, catch up with some reading (I'm reading When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit - a book I've waited 27 years to read (long story but if you want to know - email me) and catching up with some R&R - if anything urgent comes up I'll post but hopefully the xenaverse will be quiet over the weekend! I'll be updating Monday morning (unless something really urgent comes up). I will also be not responding to email so if you sent me any mail I will answer it when I get back!
The Bard's Corner Updates
In The Xenaverse Updates
19 August
Some time ago it was reported that Lucy might appear at a Gisbourne Millenium concert but according to today's Sydney Telegraph (18 August) that concert has been cancelled due to slow ticket sales and the lack of financial backers. So NO Gisbourne concert and No Lucy appearance. Updated Lucy News
The continuing channel 10 saga: (this could be a mini series). It seems Tasmania will be missing out on Xena. There are no plans to show it in the Apple Isle - Why you ask? They don't have a timeslot for it!!!! Eyup that is correct. Many thanks to Imogen for that news...Tassie misses out again! Updated AusNews
Sherri Rappaport (Oteri) will be joining the cast of NYPD Blue. The show starts it's
new season in November. Updated Xenaverse News
Thanks to everyone who reminded me that Sherri played Oteri and not Yakut..I was just
testing..yeah right <g>
Ian, the editor from The GameSpot in the UK sent me an note that the preview
for the new Xena game on Playstation is now online.
"They've got two ingredients right from the start. Lawless and O'Conner reprise their
respective roles to provide original voice-overs for the game, lending it a certain
gravitas from the outset." http://www.gamespot.co.uk/pc.gamespot/features/videogames_uk/xena_uk/
The XIP News Archive Updates
The Bard's Corner Updates
Oh boy have I got a special uber story for you all! I've been waiting for this to be edited and ready for the web...folks this is a really special super duper fantastic absolutely good read. It's a Uber story with two characters you would absolutely fall in love with. Angel and Ice - appropriate names for the two female characters. I am also pleased to say this novel will be available in book form from Justice House Publishing. I think I've gushed enough about this story..go and read it. You will NOT be disappointed. It gets the MaryD Seal of Approval and then some.
The XIP Artwork Section Updates
(Updated by Dee)
18 August
For those Xenites who want to participate in the 2000 Xena Mardi Gras Float
Battle On Sydney 2000!Campaign Organiser, Meg said: ‘We want to take the ultimate fantasy to Sydney, and are looking for Xenites worldwide to rise to the call. We need Amazons, Romans, Centaurs, Gods and Goddesses to build sets, provide costumes, music, sponsorship, etc. and of course to walk/ride alongside our heroines.' She confirmed that nothing more was required than an overwhelming desire to bring Xena and Gabrielle to Sydney and a willingness to use however many skills they could bring to the table. No matter your age, gender or sexuality these Xenites want you!
Anyone interested in taking part, no matter how far the distance or how few the skills,
should contact the Float Master at : mgfloat2k@xenafan.com
This could be the best experience of your young life.
I will be creating an Official Mardi Gras Float Page for those that want to keep updated with the latest news about the float. That page will be up shortly.
The Bard's Corner Updates
I would like to welcome a new bard to The Bard's Corner - Dreams. Her story
8 x 10 (a Uber) is a really great read - Part 1 is now up.
The XIP News Archive Updates
Is it any wonder that confusion reigns in Australia? The following blurb is from the national magazine called TV Week - this week's issue. I wish someone would buy them a clue and maybe give one to channel 10
*Many thanks to Tinka, Ewa and Lionel for the following links*
The XIP Graphics Archive Updates
17 August
Aussies: Look out for Lucy mention in an upcoming Woman's Day... I was contacted yesterday and it should appear sometime soon :-)
Hudson News: Hudson's new movie CHILL FACTOR will be out September 1!
(In the US)
The XIP News Archive Update
The Bard's Corner Updates
Message from a bard:
Dear fellow Xenaverse bards;
Greetings! My name is Shahn-Ryan Schumacher and I have a proposal. I am the author of the story, "The Warrior and the Time Lord" which is a Xena/Doctor Who cross-over piece. I've come to love the story very much and I want to see it continue. However, with my hectic work schedule, I don't get to work on it as much as I'd like and when I do have the time, I'm usually too exhausted. If ANYONE would be interested in helping me to finish the story or would like to try to take it over altogether, please let me know. I've been working on it for over 2 years now and am just wrapping up the third chapter. I've asked MaryD to post this message for me and I can be reached at the following internet address
silverone@hotmail.com. Those interested should have background knowledge of the Doctor Who universe and I can be reached at my e-mail address for helpful Dr. Who hints. Your help is appreciated.Sincerely, Shahn-Ryan
Schumacher
The XIP Graphics Archive Update
Over the coming weeks the graphics section of XIP will be updated with my favourite photos
16 August
So what was edited from The Way?
Lisa Tsering who is the Arts reporter for India-West
reports:
Yes folks "The Way" is coming back, in edited form, in the last week of August. They cut out the scene with the Hanuman head-butt, and Lucy and Renee will appear in a 30-sec. public service announcement tacked on to the beginning of the show.
The producers made it public Friday 8/13. I'm currently working on getting comments
from Tapert and the head of the Hindu organization that's supervising the editing. I'll
post it ASAP, within the next few days.
Many thanks to Lisa for this news!
For what it's worth I thought they would remove the scene where Xena is mocking Krishna...
The Bard's Corner Updates
Added a new bard to TBC - Grace
The XIP News Archive Update
Magazine Alerts:
France: TELE 7 JOURS (week from 7th to 13th August 1999)
Article called LUCY LAWLESS – A pregnant amazon
Updated Lawless Alerts
US: Tuff Stuff"s COLLECT August
1999 issue. There is an article titled "Wonder Women." It is in regards
to how "strong female characters are dominating the world of entertainment-and
entertainment collectibles." It specifically compares Lucy Lawless as Xena and Rena
Mero as WWF wrestler Sable.
Many thanks to Karen for this alert. Updated Lawless
Alerts
Lesbiana Magazine - Back Issue Now Available - Click here
for magazine cover
from Stirling Entertainment.
Article on Xena - and news about the show
If you would like to purchase the magazine it's costs $2.95Aust and $2.50 for postage
to anywhere in Australia. Contact Stirling Entertainment if you don't live in Oz to
arrange postage
stirling@bigpond.net.au
15 August
Channel 10 and their sanity
(or my lack of sanity with Channel 10)
Last week I confirmed with channel 10 programmer "Trish" that BTL will NOT be seen. Melbourne channel 10 do the deciding for the whole country so I guess they should know what they are talking about. Today I see in the tv guide that BTL will be shown on the 21 August 1999 at 7:30. I'm not sure what is going on or what channel 10 are thinking (or not thinking). I guess we will all find out on Saturday. But the information that I have is that XWP will start on the 28th and not the 21st. But just in case the programmers don't know what the heck is going on...lets set the VCR.
14 August
The Bard's Corner Updates
The XIP News Archive Updates
12 August
More Wonder Woman news...MANY thanks to Correa for this!
STARGAZING:
Dispelling rumors of the Sandra Bullock and 'Buffy' kind
Date: 08/10/99 22:15
It is with mixed feelings that we set straight some of the loose talk flying about our
fair
town's art galleries and coffee shops. The first concerns Sandra Bullock and the
possibility that she might star in a big-screen adaptation of DC Comics' "Wonder
Woman." "Yes, I've heard those rumors," the actress's mouthpiece says,
"but it is just a rumor".
Now this doesn't say it's not true nor does it say it is
true...I guess we wait and see.
I guess the entertainment news on the radio was (maybe) wrong. *sigh*
Okay back to Xena: Warrior Princess!
The Bard's Corner Updates
Artwork Update
(Updated by Dee)
11 August
This has absolutely NOTHING to do with Xena but since I'm a Wonder Woman fan I thought I would throw this in. Sandra Bullock is going to be the new WW in the new movie about the incredible Amazon. Oh puleeaassee! Who is going to play Steve? Hey how about Leonardo Dicaprio! Lets stuff up the whole movie and not just the character of Wonder Woman. I still haven't recovered from hearing that Sandra will play my first hero. Go figure...I know I can't. :-(
I now return you to the normal programming....
Bad News time:
Yesterday I got the news that the Universal Stuidos Herc / Xena Wizards fo the Screen
Attraction is closing down in September. Many thanks to Cathy for passing this on to me.
So if you haven't gone to see this - do it before September.
Updated Xenaverse News
The Bard's Corner Updates
I am very pleased to welcome Felioness to The Bard's Corner!
10 August
In The Xenaverse Updates
The XIP News Archive Updates
The Bard's Corner Updates
Correction:
On the 5th August I added a new bard - Easyrider. Folks that was wrong. It was Easyreader (yes I was thinking of bikes at the time <g>) Apologies to Easyreader for the error.
I have updated the index files with all new fanfic from 1 August to 10 August.
9 August
The Bard's Corner Updates
In The Xenaverse Updates
The XIP News Archive Updates
Artwork Update
(Updated by Dee)
7 August
I am very pleased to announce a new section on XIP - One on One. This section will deal with interviews of various guest stars, writers and others associated with Xena: Warrior Princess. The interviews will be conducted by two very accomplished journalists, SLK and Catherine "Cat" McKenzie, who also happen to be very fervent xenites.
In the first interview to kick start the new section - SLK (many
will have read Sheryl-Lee's episode reviews here at XIP) conducts an interview with Tharini Mudaliar, the actresss who
guest starred as Naiyima in the 4th season episode Between The Lines.
These interviews are EXCLUSIVE to The Australian Xena Information Page.
6 August
The XIP Graphics Archive Updates
The Bard's Corner Updates
The XIP News Archive Updates
5 August
Latest News about a return of Xena to Aussie shores
Several people have received replies to their mail about the return of Xena to Australian TV. (Many thanks to those who emailed me to let me know). The general feeling is that Xena will be back later in the year and Channel 10 will continue with the 4th Season. As to whether they will show The Way is not known but it seems unlikely unless Studios USA return the episode into syndication.
Aussie Magazine Alert:
There is an interview with Jay Laga'aia in this weeks Who
Weekly. It appears in the Inside Scoop section at the front of the magazine. In the
interview Jay talks about his upcoming role in Xena, that he in now in Auckland filming.
Many thanks to Mark Allen for the alert
The XIP News Archive Updates
The Xenaverse News Updates
When I interviewed Lucy for Xena Newsletter #8, we talked about what the fans had been up to trying to get "The Way" reinstated. When I told her about 9,000 people had signed the petitions that were sent to Studios USA, she said, "I love our fans, tell them I love them." And Rob added, "We appreciate the fans' ongoing concern and remain hopeful that a solution will be reached.
If you haven't signed the petition to get The Way reinstated back into syndication please take a few moments to sign the petition.The Bard's Corner Updates
Fan Fiction Art:
I would like to announce the additions of Easyreader and Journs to The Bard's Corner
The XIP Artwork Section Updates
(Updated by Dee dee@preferred.com)
4 August
Reminder: Live Chat with Bruce Campbell - August 3 at 5 pm PT/ 8 pm ET.
http://www.etonline.com/html/ChatSchedule/1202.html
Xenaverse News Updates
The XIP News Archive Updates
It was brought to my attention yesterday that finding new articles in the redesigned
Magazine Archive was difficult. So I have added a new feature to the main articles page. I
have added a "What's New" for magazines only. The rest of the listings will
remain the same. The articles will also be archived in magazine alpha order in
The XIP Magazine Archive
The Bard's Corner Updates
3 August
In the Xenaverse Updates
The Lawless Files Updates
The XIP News Archive Updates
Added link to article I, XENA - 12/97
(Starlog Magazine - Legendary Heroes)
http://www.geocities.com/TelevisionCity/8715/ixena.html
Added link to article WEDDING BELLS FOR LAWLESS AND BOYFRIEND 10/09/97 USA TODAY
www.geocities.com/TelevisionCity/8715/wedding.html
The Multimedia Section Updates
The Bard's Corner Updates
1 August
Archived What's New for July
I don't usually add Xena Games to AXIP but the creator of this game contacted me and here it is :-) So for those suffering XWS in a big way...
The XIP News Archive Updates
Added article from Wizards Magazine - Xena Battles On In her New Dark
Horse Series. Caution: Spoilers for Season 5
Many thanks to Petra de Jong for the scan
The Bard's Corner Updates
31 July
Season 1 Montages Updates
Created montage for episode Dreamworker
