February 25th
February 24th
Welcome to legendary author Philip José Farmer's Earthlike afterlife, where people from every era have been reborn young and healthy — and where an astronaut and a motley assortment of allies battle an ancient Roman emperor and a Viking warlord for the soul of humanity. In the year 2009, a meteor shower above Earth claims the life of astronaut Jeff Hale (Brad Johnson of the Left Behind movies, Steven Spielberg's Always and TV's Soldier of Fortune, Inc.). He awakens in an ocean of jade-green geodesic bubbles, as a mysterious cloaked figure pierces him with a pike. Dazed and in pain, he soon finds himself crawling onto a beach littered with canisters of clothing. Soon dozens of people from different lands and eras emerge from the water. Remarkably, they understand each other's language — all except for the lone Neanderthal man, who is killed by the ancient Roman Lucius Domitus Ahenobarbus (Jonathan Cake, First Knight), who became infamous under another name....Suddenly: hoofbeats! The warlord Valdemar (the late Kevin Smith of Hercules: The Legendary Journeys and Xena: Warrior Princess, in his 2nd last final role) thunders in with an army, to announce that he is the ruler of Riverworld and that the newcomers are to be soldiers, workers or slaves. Soon Hale and a motley band of compatriots — among them the now beautiful and young octogenarian Alice Liddell Hargreaves (Emily Lloyd, A River Runs Through It), a famous writer and Mississippi riverboat captain named Samuel (Cameron Daddo, star of F/X: The Series), concentration-camp victim Lev Ruach (Jeremy Birchall), stunning African priestess Mali (Madonna dancer Karen Holness, Atomic Train, Rated X) and the alien Monat (Brian Moore), who died on Earth — fight for their freedom and to learn the secret of RIVERWORLD. http://www.scifi.com/onair/scifipictures/riverworld/
Ted Raimi, a Detroit-area-bred actor who was a regular on TV's "Xena: Warrior Princess," "Hercules" and "seaQuest DSV," returns to his roots in the title role of The Foreigner at Meadow Brook Theatre, Feb. 12-March 9. The cast of Larry Shue's The Foreigner includes Paul Hopper, Mary Benson, John Biedenbach, Robin Lewis-Bedz, Kristopher Yoder and Joey Bybee. Meadow Brook is Michigan's largest professional theatre, located in Oakland County (where the Raimis attended high school), in Rochester, MI, 20 miles north of downtown Detroit. For ($19-$38) ticket information, call (248) 377-3300 or visit http://www.mbtheatre.com/
February 21th
Due to popular request, and thanks to Xena's two amazing superstars, we are able to finally release archival videotape of the earliest convention appearances of Lucy Lawless and Renee O'Connor! This exclusive videotape is almost two hours in length and we know that fans around the globe will treasure this video as a major part of their collections! You'll see Lucy and Renee amazed at the enthusiasm of sold-out crowds that turned up for their early appearances: and you'll capture these wonderful moments in time: perfect if you were there and even better if this will be your first introduction to this historically warm, funny and moving footage! This product will be shipping in March, so please place your orders with us now to insure delivery to your homes!
Price: $29.95 US for NTSC + $8.50 postage to US and $10.50 to Canada
Price: $89.19 AUS$ and $95.74 NZ$ with postage
Price: £33.18 UK (including postage)
Here, exclusively presented for the very first time, is the exquisitely rare footage of the earliest convention appearances of the sensational Xena superstars LUCY LAWLESS and RENEE O'CONNOR!
We're absolutely thrilled that Lucy and Renee have approved the release of this archival footage because for years fans around the world have asked to have these appearances as part of their collections.
Several conventions are featured, including Lucy's first show when she was amazed at the turn-out and first recognized the incredible in-person dedication of her fans. From a historical perspective this convention tops everything and you'll get to see it as it happened live in Burbank in 1997. A sold-out convention that attracted huge media coverage: this was the event that signaled to the world that Xena had taken its rightful place with other genre franchises!
Later on that year in Valley Forge Renee O'Connor took the stage and wowed her fans! The intensity of the massive crowd was electric and Renee had all of us floored with her humor and vulnerability. And, this segment of the tape includes the famous surprise phone call from Lucy (calling from NYC where she was starring in the Broadway musical GREASE).
Then, it is back to Burbank for the 2nd Annual Convention and now we get to see a "ready for fun" Lucy in all her glory! Again, a huge sold out crowd greeted the lady who had become an international icon in just a few short years!
 | Light Speed is pleased to announce that on Valentines Day, Friday, February 14, 2003 a signing session took place at Universal Studios with the Warrior Princess herself - Lucy Lawless. We also wish to thank our many patient customers who have anxiously awaited this day. We are also pleased to announce that a limited number of Xena lithographs and chromographs signed just by Lucy and with other cast members are now available for immediate delivery. As most fans know, Lucy's signature is one of the most difficult to obtain. Scroll down for price and availabilty of these extremely rare signed limited editions. |
February 20th
Well I got my Kit #6 thanx to a very generous Xenite and fan of my website. So thank you first and foremost to Kay for the gift. It has brought alot of happiness to me. I added the scanned images from the kit to my Image Gallery for everyone to enjoy. I added two new Gabbys to the Gabby Gallery, Three or four of Xena to the Xena Gallery and two of Gabby and Xena to the, you guessed it, the Xena/Gabs Gallery. I want to finish adding images of Lucy on Jimmy Kimmel. But unfortunately I have to work tomorrow so that will have to wait til tomorrow sometime.
February 17th
When you get dressed this summer, make the fashion statement that speaks social volumes. Join Lucy Lawless and wear the BCRT T-shirt with pride.International fashion designer Karen Walker has designed a limited edition T-shirt in support of this worthwhile charity. The BCRT T-shirt identifies you as a crusader in the fight against breast cancer and is fashion savvy to boot! The T-shirt is for men and women. A funky design, a fabulous designer and a fantastic cause - this T-shirt is guaranteed to be a must have item!
A variation of Karen's design will be sold at all Glassons stores from February 2003, alongside other designer T-shirts from Lucy Lawless, Otis Frizell, Anika Moa and Pavement Magazine - all for BCRT! Profits raised by the sale of the T-shirts will be used for breast cancer research.
Also various news reports from http://xtramsn.co.nz/entertainment/0,,3916-1987136,00.html
You can contribute to the fund by sending donations to
The Breast Cancer Research Trust
PO Box 91 127
Auckland Mail Centre
Auckland, New Zealand
0800 BCRT CURE (0800 227 828)
VCR ALERT
Renee's episode of NYPD Blue will be on Monday February 24 and Tuesday 25 on the Court T.V. channel.
(U.S.A.).
We are thrilled to present a whole new series of exclusive autographed plaques signed by our superstars: Lucy Lawless and Renee O'Connor. Lucy and Renee: they are the best! And, they graciously signed a small series of items for us along with appearing at our recent convention in Pasadena. Much of what was signed was sold to attendees at the convention, but we saved some for our equally loyal fans around the world on-line. Grab them fast please as they are sure to fly! Visit us at: http://www.creationent.com/xena/ and check 'em out!
February 14th
Happy Valentine's Day to everyone!! I got my audio card up and configured and the capture card warmed up again. So the clips for Lucy on the Jimmy Kimmel Live Show are done and available. I have to say this talk show is a bit pathetic. The host isn't much better. Jimmel Kimmel could only focus on her embarrassing times or ask her stupid questions as if she had nothing else going on. Not once did he ask about her singing tour, Vagina Monologues or her family. I would never watch this talk show again and I think Lucy's agent should not settle for this kind of publicity. Lucy deserves better. On the good note she looked awesome. I didn't like her top at first but after viewing the tape a few more times I have taken a liking to it after all. Oh yes as well they made fun of Xenites with the Armenian Comic. Now at first it pissed me off. Then the second time it bugged me less. The third I saw the humour, the fourth I left it go and laughed my butt off cause really it is making more fun of the Armenian comic dressed as Xena with his big belly, to me that is, than anything. If we can't laugh at ourselves, who can we laugh at? So enjoy the clips and I will try and get images up tonight or tomorrow. All depends on real life. Have a good night!
February 13th
I am very sorry. I was going to get the Lucy on the Jimmy Kimmel two nights ago but I did something very stupid. I had my computer cover off to change the CMOS battery and when I was carrying a glas with some milk in it I tripped and it spilled on my audio card and motherboard. YES I KNOW! STUPID STUPID!! So I had to take the ole girl to the comp shop to be cleaned and try and salvage what I could. I got a new motherboard and chip and seems my audio card is not working. I need it to work to use my capture card. I will be getting a new audio card this afternoon and so I will try and get that clip up tonight. I just have to get the new audiocard in and configure everything. So I will update later and let everyone know if I can get it up!
February 11th
VCR ALERT! Lucy Lawless will be on the Jimmy Kimmel late show tonight! I will tape and make a clip and grabs of the show as soon as it is over! About time we got some more Lucy! It is list as well on the abc website for Jimmy Kimmel! It is on at 11:50/12:50 CST/EST So watch for an another update from me tonight!
February 6th
February 5th
Lucy made the "Noted Personalities" list again in the World Almanac and Book of Facts 2003.
She's also in the Encyclopaedia Britannica Almanac 2003 under "Personalities". (Not "Noted", just personalities--them British don't want to get too excited, ya know.) I don't know if she's been in this one before or not--I usually just get the World Almanac.
She was also mentioned in the People Magazine 2003 Almanac.
AND I just ran across another Xener mention.
I'm reading the excellent and delightful Nevada Barr series about Anna Pigeon, National Park Service Law Enforcement Ranger. In "Blind Descent", Anna had just pilfered her temporary roomate's stash of fancy shampoos and lotions before going off to talk to her about "the case". They meet up in Carlsbad Caverns.
And I quote:
Sniffing audibly, Zeddie said, "Do I smell Plumeria?"
"I've been playing with your toys," Anna admitted.
"Good for the soul. Even Xena the Warrior Princess wears a little eye shadow."
That was on page 274 of the paperbook. The book was copyrighted in 1998.
While not so wildly funny as the Janet Evanovich series, there are some great lines and moments in this series and the situations are not quite so unbelievable. This series is also not so "relentlessly het" as someone wrote me complainingly about the Evanovich one. There are important gay characters in a number of the books.
And as I suggested to my bud, to sweeten up the Evanovich series, just think of Ranger as a Xuber when you imagine "her"--it's a perfect characterization for any NUMBER of extant Xubers. And there ya go--instant alt fanfic.
That's what I LOVE about books--you get to be the casting director.
A local pup sent me Susan's obituary.
Weeks ago a few of you asked where to send any memorials. The obituary has that information. I know MaryD will be including it on her page in the near future. Susan was a trainer for Handi-Dogs.
Again, let me express my thanks and appreciations for all your words of support and comfort. As a pastor, I am usually the comforter. I am touched by your willingness to let me be the comfortee in this case.
Ana (pastor pup)
Susan H. Mullarky
Passed away peacefully in her home on February 3, 2003. Her infectious smile remained with her to the end. She was a friend and confidant to many and will sorely missed. Born on September 28, 1939, she spent her formative years in Seattle, WA, eventually receiving a Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology at Antioch University. Over the years, she maintain a practiced in both Seattle and Tucson, and taught classes in Introductory Psychology and Human Sexuality at Pima Community College. In recent years, as she lived with a chronic disability, she was an inspiration to many as a Handi-Dog handler and trainer, devoting many hours to helping others as she helped herself, with Faith, her beautiful german shepard, at her side. Susan is survived by two sisters and a brother in the Pacific Northwest. A reception will be held at her home on Saturday, February 8th to honor her life. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Handi-Dogs Inc., 4500 E. Speedway Blvd., or the San Xavier Mission, 1950 W. San Xavier Rd.
Handi-Dogs, Inc.
4500 E. Speedway Blvd. Suite 112
Tucson, AZ 85712
Ok, I've received many emails concerning this reading. I just want to CLARIFY that this is in fact, just a READING. No costumes, just script in hand reading through the first draft They will incorporate a couple songs into the reading. You will recognize everyone there. They have all played a part in Xena Live I or II at one point. The show has not been officially scheduled with dates. When that happens I will make sure to let you all know, I promise. There is only ONE scheduled reading for March 4th NOT the 11th as I posted earlier. There are only 70 seats in the space, so please call NOW if you want to be there. When you call the theatre, make sure you speak to a person regarding tickets. I am unsure if they announce readings on their outgoing messages. I will repost my January 27th post for the number. I hope this helps, if not please let me know.
There will be a workshop reading that is going to be open to the public on Tuesday, March 4th at the Museum of Contemporary Art, in Chicago. If you want information or tickets, please call the About Face Theatre at 773-784- 8565.
Have a good evening everyone!
February 4th
Josh There's a rumour circulating on some movie website that if Universal go ahead with a big screen version of XENA then they will only commit to the size of budget required if someone like Catherine Zeta Jones plays the leading role. Apparently the movie will not follow on from where the series ended but will essentially be a remake of the episodes "Callisto" and "Return of Callisto". Do you know if there is any truth in this?
Dear Archie: I'm sorry, I don't know a thing about it. As I watched Catherine Zeta-Jones in "Chicago," however, I kept thinking of Lucy -- looks-wise, that is. Quite frankly, though, I think Lucy has a lot more magnetism, and is just a better actor.
Josh
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Hi guys, Just wanted to share the synopsis of Xena Live III - Apocalypse Now - or Later.
This final episode in the XENA LIVE trilogy takes our warrior princess and her battling bard Gabrielle on a journey against the elements of the world: combating wind, fire, and water to save the earth. Elizabeth Laidlaw and Amy Matheny return to play our heroines joined by Alexandra Billings as Xena's daughter Eve. Brought to you by the same award-winning team behind episodes 1 and 2, this world premiere musical epic is filled with the passion and fun that is XENA LIVE!
I hope to see you on March 4th, 8pm and March 11th, 8pm. The ticket fee is $8.
:)
Di
February 3rd
Susan died this morning around 9:30 AM EST. Macy called me with the news around 1 PM EST. Her breathing became more and more labored around 1 AM. Macy did all she could with the morphine to keep the pain at bay. She died peacefully.
All I know right now is that there will be a get together Saturday. Macy asked if there were any pups living in the Tucson area or close by, you are welcome to come. I will talk to Macy probably later today or tomorrow and try to get more information.
We have lost a great woman, a faithful friend, an incredible soul. I will miss you, my friend.
"Seven years after Xena's death, Gabrielle remains sickened by the loss of her soulmate. An unexpected reunion with the ghost of Xena may be the only thing that can help her turn her life around."
Deborah's and Wendy Woody's "Trip to New Zealand" movie will also be shown. These two gals visited all the locations of the television series they could find in NZ, and rode the chariots used during the production of Xena.
Anchor Bay will be releasing the Xena season by season boxed sets, I called them up and spoke with Mike Felsher, the Film Information Manager with Anchor Bay. He confirmed that the Anchor Bay DVD releases will be different than the Davis/Panzer mail order releases.
Unlike the D/P releases, these releases are sporting newly remastered transfers of each episode, including brand new Dolby 5.1 surround tracks and bonus features yet to be determined. He gave me an April 2003 release for Xena season 1 and a June 2003 release for Hercules season 1.
Anchor Bay is committed to presenting the show in the original aspect ratio. He said, in part: "We will be presenting the show in the original screen format whatever it may be. If the show legitimately went to 16x9 in future seasons, then that is what will be released to DVD."
Starting with Xena Season 3, episode 3 (since the first two eps of season 3 were shot during the tail end of season 2 and held over), this will be the first time ANYWHERE that the 16x9 widescreen version of the show will be available. (The worldwide sets put out by Universal in regions 2 and 4 were pan and scan, not widescreen.) (Thank you to Mesh and Mary D's Ausxip for this info!)
February 2nd
February 1st
Join us for 11th Gathering of the Fans at Istvan's Cafe as we start at the very beginning; a very good place to start … (Oops! Mary Poppins she ain't!)
~ Relive the birth of the Warrior Princess and see just why good ol' Rob didn't kill her off way back then. (At least we had her for six years before her changed his mind!)
~ Take up the challenge as we compel you to compare Original Xena to Hot and Spicy Xena in our Quiz
~ Play a round of Celebrity Heads
~ Indulge in fine food and excellent coffees
~ Win the Lucky Door prize - complete with hinges! (That's not true but I had to put something - I don't have the prize yet.) Win! Win! Win! the usual "fabulous" prizes (and we all know what that means, don't we?)
When? Saturday, 22nd February
Where? Istvan's Café 298 Bronte Road, Waverley 2024, Australia
E-mail Sue Bonaretti to confirm your attendance or if you'd like any more convincing that this is one event you must not miss. (Pressure! Pressure!) Who knows? We just may have a "Special Guest" in attendance (We won't - this is just a come-on.)
Everything, except the food and drink, is free! (This is to appeal to your greed.)
Check out our web site: http://www.angelfire.com/tv2/sydxena/index.html