May 2018 Archives   23 May 2018 Radio NZ Podcast: Ngila Dickson and the Xena Costume - 22 May 2018 Ngila Dickson and the Xena costume - From our Treasures from the Past on Radio NZ Listen / Download Audio She's a character who hints at being from the Pantheon of ancient Greek mythology, but was in fact born entirely from modern imagination and brought to life not in the temples of the gods, but in west Auckland. Xena, the 'warrior princess', continues to inspire a cult following of ‘Xenites’ to this very day. Everyone needs a hero, or heroine, and this feminist icon, played by Kiwi actress Lucy Lawless, certainly fits the bill. So, in this week's episode we turn our attention to something a bit different – Xena’s costume, including her fabulous boots. Read the full article and download the podcast     21 May 2018 Video: Lucy and Rob Panels From Motor City Comic Con Cirocco was kind enough to send in her videos of Lucy and Rob at the Motor City Comic Con. Three videos - one from the autograph line, Lucy's solo panel and her panel with Rob.       21 May 2018 Rob Answers The Xena Revival Question at Motor City Comic Con Will there be a Xena Revival, Won't there Be a Xena Revival. Well here is the latest from Rob. He attended the Motor City Comic Con with Lucy.   Rob Tapert and Lucy Lawless at Motor City Comic Con - Rob is talking about whether a #Xena Revival is going to happen #LucyLawless pic.twitter.com/rKr9SHXGHg — AUSXIP Network (@ausxip) May 21, 2018     20 May 2018 Upcoming Event: Renee Scheduled For Atlanta Comic Con 14-15 July 2018 Next convention appearance for Renee is in Atlanta for the Atlanta Comic Con 14-15 July 2018 Tickets can be bought from there Location: Georgia World Congress Center (Hall C1) 285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW Atlanta, GA 30313 Renée O’Connor was born in Houston, Texas, to Walter and Sandra O’Connor (now Wilson), and raised in Katy, a Houston suburb. She attended Taylor High School and the Houston High School of Visual and Performing Arts. Renée has one older brother, Chris. Renée appeared in commercials, including one for McDonalds, a feature film called Night Game (1989), and some work for The All New Mickey Mouse Club (1989) (aka “The Mickey Mouse Club) in 1989. She also made guest appearances on TV shows such as NYPD Blue (1993), before starring as “Deineira” in the Hercules TV movie Hercules: The Legendary Journeys – Hercules and the Lost Kingdom (1994). She caught the eyes of executive producers Sam Raimi and Rob Tapert, who cast Renée in the 1994 film Darkman II: The Return of Durant (1995). Soon after, Hercules’ sister show, Xena: Warrior Princess (1995) was launched, and Renée was cast as “Gabrielle”, Xena’s trusty sidekick. Until 2001, Renée resided in Auckland, New Zealand, where “Xena” was filmed. She was married to restaurant owner Steve Muir (a kiwi, or New Zealander) in October 2000, in Austin, Texas, and they had a son. However, after the series ended, Renée returned to Texas and was divorced from Steve. In 2005, she had a baby girl with her new boyfriend, actor Jed Sura. This will be Renee O’Connor’s debut appearance at Atlanta Comic Con!     19 May 2018 Xena Reboot - Lucy Answers Questions About Becoming Xena Again and Will There Be a Xena Reboot? Does Lucy want to wear the #Xena leathers again in a #XenaRevival? Lucy doesn't want to but she wants a #XenaReboot #LucyLawless   Does Lucy want to wear the #Xena leathers again in a #XenaRevival? Lucy doesn't want to but she wants a #XenaReboot #LucyLawless pic.twitter.com/R2Pf10oGii — AUSXIP Network (@ausxip) May 19, 2018 In a video interview Lucy said Rob feels that he can't make the show better and if he can't make it better...Doesn't mean it won't happen under someone else's direction. #XenaRevival #LucyLawless #Xena   In a video interview Lucy said Rob feels that he can't make the show better and if he can't make it better...Doesn't mean it won't happen under someone else's direction. #XenaRevival #LucyLawless #Xena pic.twitter.com/VK6UqqsDvu — AUSXIP Network (@ausxip) May 19, 2018     11 May 2018 Feeling Seen Documentary Videos: Nicole da Silva and Steven Sears Beth, the producer of the new documentary Feeling Seen shared the following videos of Nicole da Silva (Frankie from the Australian hit tv show Wentworth) and Steven Sears – who needs NO introduction to Xena fans but I’ll give him one anyway (love ya Steve). Steve is the executive producer of Xena Warrior Princess, writer, producer and all round talented guy. These two awesome people are supporting the Feeling Seen Documentary. AUSXIP is supporting FEELING SEEN. It’s a feature length documentary about the impact of lesbian, bisexual, and trans/masculine representation in mainstream television. Click here to view     9 May 2018 Theater Show "A Delicate Balance" Starring Alexandra Tydings As Xenites we have a long tradition of supporting our cast through various projects. Theatre productions is one where we flock to and support in droves. Trust me many a Xenite has flown across a country or across the world to attend theatre shows with our Xena cast. Now is the time to marshal the troops because we have another one of our cast, the incredibly gifted Alexandra Tydings – to the Xenite Virgins ™ Alex play the mighty Aphrodite.   Read the article written by MaryD about the play and Alex's character.     9 May 2018 Lucy To Attend Salt Lake Comic Con 06 September 2018 It's been announced that Lucy will attend the Salt Lake Comic Con on 6 September 2018 For more info about location / tickets go here       6 May 2018 MegaCon Orlando Update: Renee Will Not Be Able To Attend Bad news for those going to Megacon in Orlando. Renee won't be there due to a scheduling mixup. realreneeoconnor Well, good news, Eddie Wilson (my step-father) and his music venue from the 1970’s called ‘Armadillo World Headquarters’ will at last be exhibited in a documentary about the origins of country music in Texas. The exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame opens the weekend of May 25th, with guest artist from this landmark era of music and art in Texas. I have been booked to join Eddie and my family for this celebration of his legacy in Austin for a very long time. I’m so excited for him! Bad news, I will be in Nashville not Orlando while Lucy is visiting. Megacon. The promoter for Megacon changed the dates and didn’t notify me until two days ago. Sorry gang. Please give Lucy a hug for me and come by the exhibit in Nashville. I’ll be there! ??. https://www.instagram.com/p/BiZ4tbVAgt8/?taken-by=realreneeoconnor What: MegaCon Orlando is the South East’s largest comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, and gaming event, attracting over 100,000 fans each year across four big days. Everyone is a fan of something, and MegaCon is a place to celebrate all things pop culture. Get an autograph or a photo with your favorite guest and get the inside scoop about your favorite movies & TV shows at our celebrity panels! Watch professional comic artists battle it out in our popular Sketch Duels, learn from our “How To” workshops, and take photos with your favorite costumed characters! It’s also a great place to buy a unique gift (or treat yourself!) with over 400,000 square feet of shopping madness. Where: MegaCon® Orlando 2018 is happening at the Orange County Convention Center, West Concourse. Located in the heart of the Orlando’s tourism district, the Orange County Convention Center is the second largest convention center in the US. MegaCon Orlando 2018 will be held in the West Concourse. 9800 International Drive Orlando, FL 32819, USA When: The convention runs from 24 to 27 May. Renee has cancelled and only Lucy will appear at the convention on 26 and 27 May 2018     4 May 2018 Video: Renee Talks About Xena and A Scene From The Greater Good This is a fun video. Renee talks to the Tallahassee Democrat and she's discussing doing a stunt with her staff (or in this case multiple versions of the staff she kept breaking it). The episode was "The Greater Good"     and here is the scene Renee was talking about - Xena S1 Ep21: The Greater Good     3 May 2018 MegaCon Orlando Photo Ops Update - Single and Dual Photo Ops! MegaCon in Orlando have released their prices and pairings for their convention guests. In addition to individual photos with Lucy and Renee you also have the opportunity to have one with both of them. - Dual Lucy & Renee Photo: $125 - Lucy Photo Op: $70 - Renee Photo Op: $50 - Karl Urban Photo Op: $60 What: MegaCon Orlando is the South East’s largest comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, and gaming event, attracting over 100,000 fans each year across four big days. Everyone is a fan of something, and MegaCon is a place to celebrate all things pop culture. Get an autograph or a photo with your favorite guest and get the inside scoop about your favorite movies & TV shows at our celebrity panels! Watch professional comic artists battle it out in our popular Sketch Duels, learn from our “How To” workshops, and take photos with your favorite costumed characters! It’s also a great place to buy a unique gift (or treat yourself!) with over 400,000 square feet of shopping madness. Where: MegaCon® Orlando 2018 is happening at the Orange County Convention Center, West Concourse. Located in the heart of the Orlando’s tourism district, the Orange County Convention Center is the second largest convention center in the US. MegaCon Orlando 2018 will be held in the West Concourse. 9800 International Drive Orlando, FL 32819, USA When: The convention runs from 24 to 27 May but both Renee and Lucy are scheduled to be at the convention on 26 and 27 May 2018     1 May 2018 Being A Xenite by Carmela Scalzo I came across this excellent piece of writing by Carmela Scalzo. What does it mean to be a Xenite? Are you new to the fandom? If you are, have a read and discover what the Xenaverse is about and what it means to be Xenite (a fan of Xena Warrior Princess). If you're an Amazon Elder, you already know what the Xenaverse is about but it's really nice to see it written out. Many thanks to Carmela for the use of your work. BEING A XENITE: It’s not just about Lucy Lawless. It’s about Xena. But it’s so much more than that. It’s not a religion. It’s not a cult. It might sound that way when we talk about it, but I promise you, it’s more than that. It’s about the cosplay. The merchandise. The stuff. The swag. The fan-made music videos, art, comics, jewelry, memes. But it’s not. It’s also about the friendships. The stories. The not taking ourselves too seriously. It’s about the infinite and ever-morphing inside jokes, the astounding creativity, the drinking, the dancing, the fun and laughter, and parties... but not really. It’s about providing a safe place for the displaced to find their Tribe. It’s about realizing that we are each of us alone until we find each other. It’s about discovering that that different person over there isn’t so different if only we would start with “hello, my name is ____.” It’s about taking that chance to stand by the fire, strip down, paint ourselves blue and howl at the moon. Because it’s funny, but also brave and healing and freaking awesome. It’s about creating a community that is strong, supportive and mind-blowingly loyal. And it’s so much more than that. Yes, at its core it’s about a TV show. It’s about the message and spirit of a TV show that preached a never-ending search for ways to serve the Greater Good. It’s about growing as a person. The struggle to conquer our fears, to improve ourselves, our lives, our relationships with each other and the world. To gather together in order bless those who NEED. THERE IS SO MUCH NEED. It’s about doing whatever we can to make it better. And we found that we CAN DO THESE THINGS because WE DID THEM! It takes courage to seek positive change. Change within and around us. It’s about keeping up the fight for a better future for all. It’s about taking pride in knowing that our courage will change the world. (written April, 2016, C.C.Scalzo)     Read More Archives