AUSXIP Network - Site News

Renee has posted a new message about Sulli on her official site

Hi Gang! This is a message from Emily and Amy, the Indigo Girls, about our dear friend Sulli, who is their right hand gal... Read More

On 12 June 2010 I posted a note from Linda Crist about Sulli's stroke and how you can help.

For those who know Atlanta Xenite, Sulli, who was at DragonCon every year and also went to a couple of the Orlando BardCons. She also tours seasonally with the Indigo Girls as their guitar tech, so some of you may have seen her at their concerts walking back and forth across the stage to switch out their instruments. She had a stroke this past weekend and is recovering, but will need some help with medical bills and living expenses for a while.
 
A paypal account has been set up by Amy and Emily (Indigo Girls) for those who would like to help out; the verified paypal addy is:
 
SulliLove@gmail.com

Also if you'd like to send her a card you can do so here:

 
Sulli Sullivan
c/o
Russell Carter Artist Management
567 Ralph McGill Blvd. NE
Atlanta, GA 30312

 
This is just a chance for fans and friends of Sulli to help her out if they wish to. Thank you in advance to anyone who is able to provide support.

The Xena Prop House site has been redesigned and updated with Volumes 45, 46 & 47.

Click here to download 2010 newsletters

What is the Xena Prop House?

Xena Prop House is run by Barbie Arms.

Xena Prop House is exclusively designed to unite Xena Warrior Princess and Hercules Legendary Journeys prop, wardrobe, production and set dressing collectors. Our goal is to bring information to readers that will help us all as we share the same passion. We encourage a collaborative effort from our "Kindred Spirits" to give us collecting ideas, articles, displays anything that will help us to learn and grow. We will gladly list a prop you have for sale or feature your prop to share with other collectors. Each item we collect has a unique story, so lets tell it! Our love for the Xena and Hercules TV Series creates the “Ties That Bind” us together! Thank you everyone!

I'm rolling out some new features on AUSXIP. I'm not quite sure if I like them but I hope they are useful somehow.

At the bottom of each news item will be a share buttons
ie: facebook, twitter, buzz, email, facebook like etc

They haven't been rolled out yet for every ausxip site but they will be by the end of the weekend. The sites that have it already are:

Site News
Lucy Lawless
Spartacus
Spartacus Prequel

so if you want to use them by all means go right ahead. If you want to send me feedback on how to improve them etc, please email me at maryd@ausxip.com

Sometimes the tweaks stay and sometimes they go away...it all depends if people find them useful.

Thanks muchly,
MaryD

Erin sat down with AUSXIP reporter Lori Boyles (and co-editor of AUSXIP Erin Cummings Official Fan Site) for an extensive video interview ranging from Spartacus, Bitch Slap and new projects which goes for over an hour. The video has been edited and will be presented in parts staring with Spartacus. The Spartacus interview is in 4 parts and this is the first part.

In Part 1 we learn:

- Why Erin chose a role as Sura
- Sura, the warrior
- Erin talks about Andy Whitfield
- Erin talks about the nudity and sex and why she chose to take on the role
- What her parents thought about the nudity
- Varo's death and ultimately Sura's death and how the cast & crew celebrate a death on the show

Watch Part 1 of 4 - Erin Talks About Spartacus

Katrina Answers Fan Questions
June 2010

Katrina recently took the time to answer questions posed to her on her Facebook page. The questions range from her music, a typical day for Katrina before and after Spartacus, guest starring on Legend of the Seeker as a Mord'sith and much more.

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AUSXIP Interviews Manu Bennett
by MaryD - 10 June 2010

Manu Bennett is Crixus, champion gladiator on Spartacus Blood and Sand. I am delighted to interview Manu who is a fan favourite. This interview is slightly longer than normal as it has two sections. The first section is the AUSXIP Interview where we get to know more about Manu, the man, father and actor and the second section is where Manu answers questions submitted by fans. Learn more about Manu Bennett, how interests in ballet, music and rugby were channelled into his love for acting, what it means to be a father, his acting role models, working on Spartacus and what it's like working on the set.

Read exclusive AUSXIP Interview

AUSXIP Interviews - Fan Q&A with Manu Bennett -
10 June 2010

Recently fans were asked to submit their questions to Lesley-Ann (Naevia) and Manu Bennett (Crixus), the super couple of Season 1, below are Manu's responses. You can read Lesley-Ann's answers here


Read Manu Bennett Answers Fan Questions

As many of you know the AUSXIP Charity Auction was held in March and I have the final amounts that were raised. This figure blows me away and every time I look at it, I am AMAZED at the generosity of you, the fans. What's even more incredible is that with the global financial situation as it is, you still dug deep and it's an incredible gift. It's not just the financial support but also the moral support from those who couldn't donate but who supported the auction and promoted it. You guys are just the best!

STARSHIP FOUNDATION

Lucy's charity is The Starship Foundation which raises money for Starship Hospital in Auckland.

Total amount raised: $13,110

RENEE O'CONNOR OUTREACH FUND

Renee's charity is The Renee O'Connor Outreach Fund. Renee allocates the money to a worthy cause and this year it was to raise funds for the the earthquakes in Haiti/Chili.

Total amount raised: $3,500

THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY (Crystal Chappell)

This year we added Crystal's chosen charity and a way to raise money for the half marathon Crystal was running (held over the weekend) for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Total amount raised: $1,000

That gives us a grand total of $17,610

AUSXIP Interviews Craig Parker
Interviewed by MaryD

Craig Parker is Legatus Glaber on Spartacus Blood and Sand. I am delighted to interview Craig who is a fan favourite spanning multiple fandoms from Xena, Legend of the Seeker, Spartacus Blood and Sand and of course Lord of the Rings. The interview started off being serious but quickly turned into one of the funniest I've done for AUSXIP Interviews. From theatresports to Legatus Glaber, learn more about Craig Parker.

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AUSXIP Interviews Craig Parker
Interviewed by MaryD

Craig Parker is Legatus Glaber on Spartacus Blood and Sand. I am delighted to interview Craig who is a fan favourite spanning multiple fandoms from Xena, Legend of the Seeker, Spartacus Blood and Sand and of course Lord of the Rings. The interview started off being serious but quickly turned into one of the funniest I've done for AUSXIP Interviews. From theatresports to Legatus Glaber, learn more about Craig Parker.

Read Interview