June 27th
Well - I have a few more details for those folks heading off to Comic -Con.
Renee is going to be at the Creative Light Entertainiment booth. Time - is yet uncertain. She will be making a mockumentary for them in September, a behind the scenes look at a reality television series. (side note, I'm laughing already)
If I hear any more interesting details, like say, what time of day... I'll pass it along.
M
June 25th
Renee will be doing a signing session of 2 hours at Comic-Con on Saturday, July 19. The information about the con - from the official site is:
July 17-20 at the San Diego Convention Center Comic-Con International sees an incredible migration of professionals of all walks of the creative life each and every year. In addition to the largest contingent of professionals working in the comic book industry of any convention, Comic-Con attracts creative people from movies, television, animation, gaming, and the toy industry.
For more information go to: http://www.comic-con.org/Pages/CCIPros.html
Diamonds and Guns Movie News - from Renee via Missy Good
The movie "Diamonds and Guns" begins a seven-day shoot at the Riviera in Las Vegas (Renee indicates this will be a closed set so those of you thinking of going...don't
Renee said about the movie "Movie is looking good, especially for filming on a DV. Very funny cast. Would you believe I play a lady who has food poisoning or is high on valium for most of the film? I think I am having more fun than anyone else."
The Las Vegas Review-Journal has more information about the start of filming.
http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2003/Jun-23-Mon-2003/living/21575665.html
http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/CU0306/S00115.htm
2004 XENA CALENDARS: ORDERS NOW BEING TAKEN!
Due to popular request there will now be THREE Official Xena Calendars for 2004! Each has a different theme and format and all will be released by the end of August 2003.
Because each is being printed based on pre-orders please reserve your calendars today to insure that you will receive them!
Thanks for your support in making it possible for us to continue and expand on our very well received Official Xena Calendar line.
For all the details and to place your order please visit us at:
http://www.creationent.com/xena/
June 17th
June 15th
The following is from ComingSoon.Net web site
Xena and Relic Hunter Crossing over?
Source: Tellyaddict Thursday, June 12, 2003
Rumor has it that a televised Relic Hunter movie focussing around the Xena chakram is planned for next summer. According to Cult Times, Sydney Fox will uncover the weapon and two lost Xena scrolls. In a recent interview, Lucy Lawless exclaimed-"Me and Tia always wanted to have the two series' merge, but then Xena ended".
It is unclear yet whether Lucy Lawless herself will appear in the movie, which will feature references to Xena episodes. Tia Carrere said: "It's very exciting. It's never been done before. We're taking an established series and weaving a narrative around it". Rob Tapert- executive producer of Xena- has said that this will not hinder chances of a fully-fledged Xena movie in the future.
June 11th
Renee will begin filming an independent feature-length film called "Diamonds and Guns" early this summer. It will be shot in Las Vegas and Los Angeles. Directed by Chris Dollard, with a script by Dawn Higginbotham (from a story by Dawn and Helena Beaven who are producing their first full-length film), it is a comedy about two friends -- from America and New Zealand -- who go to Las Vegas to find true love. It is being shot digitally with an eye toward film festivals and future distribution.
Renee said, "I chose this script out of all the ones I've been looking at because it was one of the funniest I'd read. It has an energy on the page which I hope translates to the screen and the audience. It came to me by way of Aaron Morton who did the lighting on "Dangerous Prey," the Xena episode I directed. Aaron did the lighting on a movie called "Nemesis Game" and introduced me to the guys who wrote, produced and directed that movie. They in turn introduced me to Helena. It all began with Xena."
Warrior Princess, The Gauntlet, Unchained Heart, Promethius & Judgement Day. To to pre-order the DVD go to:http://www.dvdorchard.com.au/product.asp?AffID=600015&PND=107473
Lucy and Renee: The Early Years videotapes are in house and are being mailed in the next two days. When Lucy and Renee first began appearing at our conventions, I thought it might be a good idea to videotape them -- just to be able to look back and reminisce. So, I went out and bought a camcorder. Lucy and Renee thought it was a good idea, too. And they got copies of all their conventions. When we asked if we could release that footage, they agreed. It's time to share with all the fans that weren't able to attend at the time and the newcomers who missed out. The camera is a little shaky at times and the color isn't spot on, but the excitement is all there.
THE EARLY YEARS videotape: Available from Creation Entertainment http://www.creationent.com/xena/
NTSC - $29.95 USD
PAL - $37.97 USD
I've cut down the fan questions to the basic question they were asking or removed them entirely if the answer stood on its own. And sometimes things were repeated from one convention to another, i.e. what's you favorite episode? I removed entirely the interviewer at the Santa Monica show. If you were there, you know she asked questions that were so old, even Lucy groaned --- "So you're from New Zealand?"
Here are some of the highlights:
1997 -- Lucy in Burbank -- the only one I didn't record myself. A TV camera caught the beginning of the convention. Her very first and she was astounded by the reception she received. But we've got her reacting to the audience suggestion she sing "Corn" from her first TV sketch comedy series, Funny Business. And her astonishment that they knew about that song! The opening lines of "Deep In the Heart of Texas" and "I've Got a Lovely Bunch of Coconuts." Her take on the difference between New Zealand and American cultures. Commenting on her real hair color -- "It's mouse, okay, it's mouse!" And one of the most intriguing questions that resulted in her talking about her journey to discover her femininity.
1997 -- Renee in Valley Forge. Renee as a con virgin! She just couldn't understand why so many people showed up! We heard stories about Tobias the donkey, marinated octopus and, her favorite food, fried green pickles! She leads the audience in the Porky Pig dance she did when she worked at an amusement park. Someone hands her a staff and she gives a twirling demonstration. She jokes about Gabrielle having her own talk show. And then there was the debate with the audience about who was the best kisser on the show --Ted, Bruce or . . . Lucy! The highlight was Lucy calling from her dressing room on Broadway during Grease. Lucy was talking in a funny voice that not only disguised who it was from the audience, but also Renee -- until she gave the Xena yell. Brought the house down! Lucy and Renee talk about upcoming season three episodes and warn the audience that the friendship will be undergoing some rough times. Renee mentions that Lucy was feeling very protective of her because Lucy thought the fans might be mad at Gabrielle.
1998 -- Lucy in Burbank. This time we have Lucy attempting a Callisto scream and throwing a frisbee across the room. She talks about, and immediately falls into, the character of Meg. Mentions "someone who will not be named" hitting stunt people with her staff. Answers a question about her personal philosophy. There's talk of Xena's boyfriends and what part they played in the show. And laughingly tells how that nice girl from Texas has learned to give as good as she gets when it comes to being teased by New Zealanders.
1999 -- Lucy in Santa Monica. There are stories about Donald Trump's slippers, Renee and cabbages, more Meg, Lucy going "Afro" at a party and Xena shopping at the mall. And it opens with someone asking about Renee getting her haircut. She denies that Renee cut her hair. When the audience heaves a sigh of relief, she whispers, "I did it" and brings the house down.
June 4th