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AUSXIP Interviews Minae Noji
Interviewed by Lori Boyles / MaryD

Minae Noji, the star of the movie Bitch Slap, took time out of her busy schedule to talk to AUSXIP reporter Lori Boyles recently. Minae talks about her role as "Kinki", her amazing fight lessons from an unexpected source and unusual "weapon", her thoughts on co-stars and director Michael Hurst and lots more!

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Part 2 – AUSXIP Interviews Crystal Chappell & Kim Turrisi has been posted.

Interview date: 10 March 2010

This week Crystal and Kim talk about next steps, learning curves and the fans of Venice The Series.

This is the final part of the 4 part series with Crystal (2 parts) and with Kim Turrisi (2 parts)

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You can also catch up on the previous three parts of the exclusive AUSXIP Interview:

Part 1 of 2 - Crystal Chappell

Starting with the amazing Crystal Chappell talking about her childhood, training and career. We hope you enjoy.

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Part 2 of 2 - Crystal Chappell

This week Crystal talks more about career and acting style. We hope you enjoy.

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Part 1 of 2 Crystal Chappell & Kim Turrisi

Crystal and Kim talk about the creation, casting and challenges of bringing Venice The Series to the web.

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Diplomatic Immunity - Series 1 features Lesley-Ann Brandt (Naevia in Spartacus Blood and Sand) and Craig Parker (Glaber in Spartacus and Darken Rahl in Legend of the Seeker). It's now available on DVD (Region 4).

Diplomatic Immunity - Series 1

A bold, quirky and politically incorrect comedy that follows the misadventures at the consulate of The Most Royal Kingdom of Fe'ausi and the fallen New Zealand Foreign Affairs high-flier who's been sent in to straighten out the consulate staff.

Diplomatic Immunity is a comedy series about the goings on at the consulate of the Most Royal Kingdom of Fe'ausi, a scattering of islands and atolls in the South Pacific ocean. Sent in to straighten out the consulate staff is a fallen New Zealand Foreign Affairs high-flier. His attempts to teach them right from wrong are more than countered by their efforts to get him to remove the stick from his butt, and see the world in a more 'relaxed' fashion.

Diplomatic Immunity was created by James Griffin (Sione's Wedding, Outrageous Fortune, Serial Killers) and produced by Chris Hampson for South Pacific Pictures.

DVD Special features include: Audio commentary with actors David Fane and Craig Parker, creator James Griffin and director Murray Keane; behind the scenes; photo gallery.

Release Date: 1st March 2010
Run Time: 301 minutes
Number of Discs: 2
Format: PAL
Aspect: 16:9
Cast: Dave Fane, Craig Parker, Lesley Ann Brandt, John Leigh, Mario Gaoa, Kayte Ferguson, Hannah Marshall
Publisher: Roadshow Entertainment
UPC: 9415600112496

Click here to order the DVD from fishpond.com.au

I've updated the list of RSS feeds available on AUSXIP as well as email and twitter accounts. The main ausxip update page does not have an RSS feed as yet. I'm working on that at the moment.

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Part 1 of 2 AUSXIP Interviews Crystal Chappell & Kim Turrisi - Interview date: 10 March 2010

A few weeks ago AUSXIP had the pleasure of doing a Q&A with the creators of Venice The Series, Crystal Chappell & Kim Turrisi. In part one of this two part interview, Crystal and Kim talk about the creation, casting and challenges of bringing Venice The Series to the web.

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As many of you know the AUSXIP Charity Auction has ended and I've had my first real 'do nothing, watch videos and be totally lazy' day in a long while. Now back to work...

I'm quite sure that if I asked many fans on how their economic situation is, they would say it's horrible. It is. We've had a terrible 2009 and 2010 seems to be a tad better for some and not so good for others.

This year's auction showed me how much love you all have. How much respect, love and a willingness to dig deep. Xenites are EXTREMELY generous. Even those who didn't win or couldn't bid, gave a little. I was just amazed when I received the first half of the paid list from Starship yesterday. It had people's names on it that didn't win but who contributed, it had people paying extra on top of what they won. I shouldn't have been surprised because that's what you do and have done over the years but this year it's different. Despite the recession, the loss of jobs and other financial burdens, Xenites fans dug deep. That desire to help for the greater good is inspirational. As Lucy said in her message

I have never worked on a show with a fanbase as giving as the XWP gang. I guess it was the nature of the show and its message that formed such a community.

This is very very true. I've been involved in other fandoms and I have NEVER across anything like the Xenaverse. Last week I received an email that I want to share with you all with the writer's permission. It reads in part:

"Knowing that this money is really going some real place and will benefit a good cause which on top makes Lucy happy, is really the main reason for me to spent those "saved" Dollars...

Lucys appreciation of her fans is one of the first things, I realized when first coming to AUSXIP and the Xenaverse, that make her and Renée so special...because I have never witnessed anything like that before. So her letter makes me proud to be part of this giving "gang" ...doing it anyway and it defintiely is a very consious choice to spent this hard earned money for their (Lucy's and Renées, well and AUSXIPs) Charities...because even though Lucy always tries to disconnect the fans graciousness from her persona...in the end I think it has almost everything to do with her own graciousness...Fans willingness to give is undouptedly to a great deal because of her. And to me that is how I realize that one person really can make a difference, because we are all connected. I am kind of moved by this whole auction thing..."

Thanks everyone for making this fandom what it is. We have our troubles; we have our squabbles..any family does. What we do best is come together for the Greater Good.

I'm going to close with my favourite quote that I think applies because Xenites have a huge capacity for love and for giving.

"The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart."
- Helen Keller