ROC News

There's another interview with Renee on the ProudParenting.com site about the release of the Season 2 DVD in the US. Some interesting comments from Renee about the love that Gabrielle & Xena shared, the influences over Season 2 and how she feels about the bond that the two characters and the two actors shared. The lastest about the movie Diamonds and Guns and what she would like to do in the future. Nice to have ROC interviews :)

TV Alerts for US EST

Changes
A TV correspondent is ill-prepared for domestic life after she marries a heart surgeon. Based on Danielle Steel's novel.
Sun Nov 30 02:35P LMN- Lifetime Movie Network

Lucy News

Upcoming Tarzan episode - I believe this is the last episode to air for the series.

Tarzan
The End of the Beginning

The police capture Jane, forcing Tarzan to turn himself in to Richard in exchange for her freedom; Richard attempts to have Tarzan declared legally insane so he can claim legal custody of him.

Sun Nov 23 09:00P WBN- The WB, Warner Brothers
Sun Nov 23 09:00P PIX- New York

Starship Foundation

STARSHIP MONOPOLY EDITION GAMES AUTOGRAPHED BY LUCY LAWLESS
Sword and Staff has a number of Starship Charity Edition Monopoly games available. Each game has been autographed by Lucy Lawless especially for sale to Xena fans through Sword and Staff. The games are $100 each, plus the cost of postage and shipping. 100% of your donation will go directly to the Starship Foundation in New Zealand.

You can see a copy of the signed games online at http://www.sword-and-staff.com/monopoly.htm Anyone interested in purchasing a game should contact Mist from Sword and Staff at MistNY@aol.com  for additional information on the cost of shipping and postage.


Kevin Smith Trust Fund & Starship Auction

Update on the auction from Cindy

14 November

Lucy News

• For those interested in seeing a couple of the acts from the Gilda's Club show, the Toronto TV station has a couple - alas no Lucy.
  http://www.pulse24.com/Showbiz/Top_Story/20031104-002/page.asp and an article about this event can also be found at
  http://www.pulse24.com/Showbiz/Top_Story/20031104-002/page.asp
  

Warrior Women

• Added screengrabs from the final episode of the documentary series: Warrior Women - Boudica. Screengrabs by Mike Quick

Tarzan News

Ratings for last week's show were dismal

• Last week:  2.9 viewers; 1.9 HH Rating; 3 share; 112 (out of 119 prime time). Those numbers closed the doors.  Decision had been made the week before by WB.

TeeVee.com has an article on why Tarzan failed. An excerpt below is Lucy relevant:

"Tarzan": Burroughs in the Boroughs - 7 November 2003
For now, the show's situation has stabilized with the introduction of Kathleen Clayton (Lucy Lawless), John's aunt and estranged sister of Uncle Richard. Kathleen is supposedly a wealthy newspaper publisher, although we've seen little evidence of that on camera: for now, her function is to wear pastels, provide John a place to stay (a conveniently jungle-like over-grown hothouse at the top of her palatial family home), occupy her living room set in a scene or two an episode, and put on a tearful, pensive face as she lets John choose his own path rather than trying to mold him. A far cry from the Xena versus Tarzan showdown some fans may have wanted! It's likely Kathleen will play a larger role in upcoming episodes (it'd be a shame if she didn't) but Kathleen's days are numbered: Lucy Lawless has a separate development deal with Warner Brothers, so expect Kathleen to be gone by the Tarzan season finale: interesting story developments could stem from her (apparent?) death at the hands of any of the other major characters. I vote for Jane. [And for fanfreaks out there: I gave up on The X-Files long before Lawless did a guest-starring role, so I don't know if she and Mitch Pileggi shared the screen before Tarzan. But I do know Lawless studied acting in Vancouver B.C. at the William Davis Center for Actors. Yes, that William B. Davis. So there. Nyah.]

Subtext Virtual Season Nine

Roots

After their recent trials, Xena decides she wants to visit Amphipolis. Unfortunately, it doesn't want to visit with her. Can Xena and Gabrielle exorcise some of the ghosts of Xena's past?

Xenaverse News

The following is from Sharon Delaney

• News about the upcoming Fan Club Kit
  XENA FAN CLUB KIT #7 -- I'll start posting updates on the progress of the kit.
  2-hour video -- first cut done and I expect to get the tape tomorrow
  to send to Lucy and Renee for their approvals.
  newsletter #25 -- in for approval.
  poster, lithos, certificate, member card -- in for approvals.
  box -- in for approval.
  bonus items -- in production
  
• 11/12 -- Here's a little something from newsletter #25 that I thought you might enjoy.  I've been browsing through papers I rescued from the Pacific Renaissance offices in New Zealand when they were closing down.  There were production drawings, costume designs and storyboards.  I found it fascinating how different the character of Xena was drawn in the storyboards.  Especially the one from "Fallen Angel" where Xena became a demon and the artist styled her that way even in scenes where she wasn't a demon yet.  Take a look
  - scroll down to half way down the page you will find the storyboards
  http://www.creationent.com/outback/fanclubs/index.html

Xena Merchandise

There will be a HUGE Xena costume Auction in Auckland on Saturday, 29th November at 10 am. They will be selling most of their 600 Xena costumes. Anyone who is interested in costumes from the show - or just in Medieval costume or film/TV costumes should try and be there - or get someone in Auckland to go
and bid for you.  The Auctioneer believes that most of the costumes will sell very cheaply - most for less then $50 New Zealand Dollars (which is less than $35 U.S Dollars).  This will be the last (and cheapest) way to get hold of fantastic costumes. The auction includes many lead pieces (Gabrielle, Iolaus, Aphrodite,etc, etc, etc). It also includes over 60 samurai costumes, 12 complete Bacchae costumes, 5 suits of armour, 20 swords, chainmaille, etc. For more info contact arms_dealer@xtra.co.nz
Many thanks to Richard for the news

Animation Art Gallery has production drawing of Xena from the Battle for Mount Olympus that is autographed by Lucy in January 2000 (it has that special Xena sig after Lucy's name) - Price: $195 USD (unframed).
http://www.animationartgallery.com/UNIXD9.html

The new action figure (!) from The Simpons "Treehouse of Horror" is available from ActionFigures.com. This exclusive set includes Bart Simpson as Stretch Dude, Lisa Simpson as Clobber Girl, Comic Book Guy as the Collector, and Lucy Lawless as Xena.  Price $59.99 USD http://actionfiguresbygofigure.com/product2526.html

Lucy News

• The following is from The following is from the National Post (Canada)
  11 November 2003
  
  Why did Lucy Lawless, a.k.a. Xena the Warrior Princess, grab me by the cheeks and tell me to "shut up" this week?

  ...OK, Lucy Lawless: The Princess Warrior, in town shooting the WB series Tarzan, was one of the surprise guests at the rockin' Gilda's Club variety show at the Princess of Wales last Monday. It also starred Eric McCormack, Andrea Martin, Colin Mochrie and a Noah's Ark of other entertainers. Trouble is that Lawless got there really late and missed rehearsals. Trouble also is that when she arrived onstage, looking considerably less biceped and more soccer-mommed than she did as Xena, she started to sing a cover from the Barenaked Ladies but almost immediately forgot the words. Again and again. She stuck it out until the end, but eventually howled into the microphone, "The worst thing is I have my cellphone on, so the Barenaked Ladies could hear me. I'm so embarrassed!" Later on, at the reception, I confronted the screwy singer. "So, did you get any feedback from the Barenaked Ladies?" I asked, sorta-snarky. "Shut up!" she said. Then, grabbing both my cheeks, she shouted, "Shut up, you little man!" Under the circumstances, I have to tell you, it was the friendliest brush-off I've ever gotten.

  Lawless joined McCormack and others for a very late-night rendezvous at Lobby on Bloor Street later on. Last seen, Xena was dancing up a storm with a bunch of drag queens who'd performed a scene from Hair Spray at the Gilda's Club revue.

Posted earlier...

• Lucy attended a fundraiser for Gilda's Club in Toronto. Gilda's Club, is a free service that provides men, women, children living with cancer and their families and friends a place to join with others to build social and emotional support as a supplement to their treatment of choice. The Toronto Star - 9 November 2003 reported that Lucy attended a fundraiser for the club and it noted under the pic (if anyone has the scan of this - please email me):
  
  It's not heavy lifting. It's Lucy (Xena) Lawless, in town shooting Tarzan, immortalizing her breasts in plaster to be auctioned off online to raise money for Gilda's Club. Lawless displayed a great set of pipes when she sang a Barenaked Ladies tune at the fundraiser Monday night (3 November 2003)
  
  For more information about Gilda's Club go to http://www.gildasclubtoronto.ca/events.htm
   
• Double Dare at AFI Film Fest Friday, Nov. 14
  News from Creation is that the movie Double Dare, the documentary featuring Zoe Bell is opening in LA on November 14, 2003 at 10 pm. Read more about this film and the premiere which Lucy may attend. Read More ...

ROC News

• ROC Autographed Hat & Shirt for Charity (Creation)
  There is a Renee autographed hat and shirt for the Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation up on ebay which may interest ROC fans :)
  http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2572531033

• For those thinking of attending the 2004 Official Xena Con (January 30- February 01, 2004) - Creation has announced that the Gold Weekend Packages have been sold out. They are now offering the Preferred Weekend Packages. You can find out more about the package at www.creationent.com

12 November

ROC News

It's good to have some ROC news to report  :-) According to Sharon Delaney Renee has done three online interviews for http://www.teenhollywood.com  http://dvd.ign.com and http://www.lesbianation.com - watch for those to appear shortly.The teenhollywood.com interview is already online
http://www.teenhollywood.com/d.asp?r=52748&pg=1 An excerpt from the interview reveals Renee is getting back into shape (let's hope a Xena movie comes along soon so we can see those famous abs once more)

I'm kick boxing now. I just started working out with a trainer once a week. I was so inspired by that that I started picking up my nunchakus again. It's such a brutal weapon. On Xena, after Gabrielle has lost her staff, we were looking for a weapon for her to have but that was too violent.

Diamonds & Guns News

The following is from the teenhollywood.com interview about the movie

Renee: I just finished producing a digital film called “Diamonds and Guns” with my producing partners and I'm acting in it. I'm sort of a supporting character because I wanted to focus more on the producing and then we're working on another one and I'm either going to act or direct. I'm not sure yet.  Probably act in it. Working with digital media gives you the freedom to produce and not after to wait for a certain amount of financing.

Lucy NewsLucy Images

• The teenhollywood site has some really nice Lucy pics Walk of Fame - #1   Walk of Fame #2 Unfortunately their other pics don't come up but you can view the thumbnails.
   
• There's some really cool pics of Lucy from the VIP Magazine - October 3, 2003 (an Irish Magazine) on ebay - I haven't seen these pics before and naturally Lucy looks gorgeous. Click here to view

Tarzan Schedule

For Love of Country (Episode 7)
Tarzan (Travis Fimmel) escapes captivity to brave New York's concrete jungle. Episode information to be announced. Read More ...

Xenaverse NewsIt seems Michelle Ang (Akemi) might have a new role in the upcoming Harry Potter film "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" as Harry's girlfriend. Let's hope poor Harry has more luck than a tall, dark haired warrior in the love stakes with this gal <g> It was interesting that the newspaper headline was "Ang set to turn Harry's head" - My mind went to a certain warrior. Ah well, the mental scars will take time to heal.
http://dailytelegraph.news.com.au/story.jsp?sectionid=1266&storyid=468703
 Xena Xmas Gathering (Sydney Xena Fans)
(a Christmas Dinner)

Come along once again and join the Sydney Xenaphiles in celebration of Christmas, Hanukah and the Roman Saturnalia – whatever takes your fancy. Read More ...The following is from Kiwi AtticLucy's sunt double, Rebecca Watts was on show a couple of weeks ago here in Hawkes Bay. She was involved in a chariot show with a few other stunt stars from the Xena and Hercules set. I got a chance to talk to her and she definitely looked the part in her Xena gear! All she had was great things to say about Lucy, as you would expect!Close up she looks abit smaller than Lucy but in the white hot action on the set with loads of movement, it is definitely hard to tell them apart.
If you are interested in photos from this event contact Crispian at Kiwi Attic at kiwiattic@xtra.co.nz
 

• Added new section to art directory - Warrior Women artwork based on Lucy's documentary series
• Added new montage ww04-01 to Warrior Women artwork section

Lucy Images

Xena and Gabrielle track down the source of a religious farce spreading across the countryside, only to find a shocking kernel of truth at it's core.

7 November

• Added new section to art directory - Warrior Women artwork based on Lucy's documentary series
• Added new montage ww04-01 to Warrior Women artwork section

Lucy Images

Xena and Gabrielle track down the source of a religious farce spreading across the countryside, only to find a shocking kernel of truth at it's core.

Creation has some of these awesome pics for sale - to order go to:
http://www.creationent.com/xena/

Warrior Women

Denmark - The dates are:
Nov. 5 -- Joan of Arc -- 2100hrs
Nov. 12 -- Grace O'Malley -- 2100hrs
Nov. 19 Mulan -- 2100hrs
Nov. 26 -- Lozen -- 2100hrs
Dec. 3 -- Boudica -- 2100hrs

Italy - The dates are:
Joan of Arc -- Nov. 5, 6, 9
Grace O'Malley -- Nov 12, 13, 16
Lozen -- Nov. 19, 20, 23
Mulan -- Nov. 26, 27, 30
Bodica -- Dec 3, 4, 7

The ROC Files

Creation has some awesome photos from the UK con for sale http://www.creationent.com/xena/

Ausxip Image Archive

Added 53 scans from the 2004 Xena Calendar by Judi - More awesome pics.

Kevin Smith Trust Fund Auction

The following is from Cindy at ForevaXena

Sorry I've been MIA for sooooo long, but RL's had me way too busy!

Tarzan Schedule

The Medallion
by Xiomara Suro
The Medallion tells the story of several generations of strong, determined women from a noble family who experience love, loss, intrigue, and adventure in their quest for everlasting love and happiness. Set in the backdrop of the Old World and the New World, this novel details the journey of one amazing family throughout history. The Ebook and CD-Book are now available from www.xfmenterprises.com
 

5 November

Added Official promo image of Lucy from Episode 5 - Emotional Rescue from the WB Official Tarzan site

Added screengrabs for Episode 5: Emotional Rescue
When a friend of Jane's (Sarah Wayne Callies) sister Nicki (Leighton Meester) goes missing, they suspect a man (guest star Marcus Chait) she met over the Internet may be responsible. Meanwhile, as the search for Michael's killer continues, Jane begs Tarzan (Travis Fimmel) to keep out of sight for his own safety, but when Nicki lands in grave danger, Tarzan finds it impossible not to help.

Tarzan News

Added short article from TV Guide - 1-7 November 2003 - Xena and Herc's Final Conflict. Lucy Lawless and Kevin Sorbo join forces in a Universal lawsuit

Xenaverse News

I don't usually post ebay auctions on the site but I thought this was for a good cause. Debra is auctioning off Gabrielle's Shakti costume from the Season 4 episode "Devi". She is auctioning this off to save her bookstore. For more information go to:
Ebay - Shakti Costume

2 November

GOLD WEEKEND XENA CONVENTION TICKETS SELLING OUT!

A heads up to the great Xena fans out there:  we are virtually sold out of our Gold Weekend Packages for the 2004 Official Xena Convention being held in Burbank California on January 30-February 1, 2004!

On Wednesday November 5 we will be removing the Gold Weekend Packages from sale.   We really appreciate your continued support of this convention and along with the already announced stellar line-up of guests we will be adding some super additions in the near future.

If you want to come to the convention as a Gold Weekend Patron please place your orders at: http://www.creationent.com/cal/ before Wednesday!

The Bard's Corner

Lucia of the Month Club
Lucia's new image for November is up...Peter Pan. And this image rocks! :o) These items will be available until the edition limits are met or November 30th, whichever comes first. Dracula (October's image) is now retired and removed from public sale. Thank you to everyone who supported StoryPlus (and Project Literacy) by purchasing Dracula image items.

PHIL,
Orlando BardCon Staff

1 November

The following is from Mist at Sword & Staff:

Anyone wishing to contribute to a group donation from Xena fans to help the American Red Cross provide assistance for victims of the California fires can do so through Sword-and-Staff.

Please be sure to make your checks payable directly to the AMERICAN RED CROSS. You can mail them to:

Sword and Staff
P.O. Box 224
Floral Park, NY 11002

All donations will be forwarded to the Red Cross chapters in California in the name of Xena fans. Each donation is going directly to the Red Cross and is tax deductible to the donor. If you have any questions, feel free to let me know.

Best,
Mist

Warrior Women Documentary

Articles

...ALL OF THESE DEVELOPMENTS seem to demonstrate that being gay is the new cool thing in TV-land. And with a little sprinkling of fairy dust, what would happen if many more shows embraced positive gay themes.
...On “Tarzan,” Jane would leave the title character for the jungle man’s aunt (the lovely Lucy Lawless) and the heartbroken Tarzan (ex-underwear model Travis Fimmell) would go skulking off alone.
http://www.washblade.com/2003/10-31/arts/television/television.cfm


The Bard's Corner

Post FIN Fic

• Added A Friend In A Funk (Complete) by Verrath