AUSXIP NETWORK SITE UPDATES Created 15 December 1996 and maintained by MaryD   JANUARY 2020 Click here for the more current news Click here for the more archived news 29 January 2020 MaryD's History Bulletin This week saw the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. In 2015, 4 Survivors Posed With Iconic Auschwitz Photo 70 Years After the Notorious Death Camp Was Liberated In 2015, child survivors of the holocaust who were photographed huddled together at notorious Auschwitz have been reunited 70 years after the notorious death camp was liberated. This is the moment four of the survivors pointed themselves out in the shocking photograph, that was taken by Red Army photographer Alexander Vorontsov on the day they liberated the concentration camp... Belsen: Our Story review - the Nazi horrors that must never be forgotten Belsen: Our Story (BBC Two) is difficult to watch, but as many people should watch it as possible. Over one hour, this sober and simple film, unsparingly matter-of-fact, uses archival audio and video footage to show the horrors of what happened at Bergen-Belsen in Germany between 1940 and 1945. Auschwitz survivors share their stories on 75th anniversary - video World leaders have gathered to hear the stories of Holocaust survivors 75 years on from the liberation of the death camp. Batsheva Dagan, Stanisław Zalewski and Marian Turski shared their experiences of life inside Auschwitz Lucy Lawless Queering The Script with Lucy Premieres in Australia on 15 February 2020-WIN TICKETS! This is exciting news. I've been approached by the Queer Screen - Mardi Gras Film Festival 2020 organisers to alert you to the documentary "Queering The Script" that features Lucy and Xenites in full cry at the Xenite Retreat will be shown in Australia as part of the Queer Screen… Supergirl Grant Gustin and Melissa Benoist pay tribute to 'Arrow' Star Stephen Amell Supergirl Season 5 Episode 11 Review: Back From the Future - Part One Batwoman Legends of Tomorrow's White Canary Wants Batwoman Team-Up | CBR How to watch Batwoman in the UK "Batwoman" S01E11 "An Un-Birthday Present" Star Trek Picard - http://startrekpicard.ausxip.com/ Sir Patrick Stewart on Why Number One Is the Best Good Boy Star Trek: Picard Executive Producers Talk Bringing Picard Back Star Trek: Picard Sets New Records for CBS All Access 'Star Trek: Picard' Titles And Photos Revealed Through Episode 5 New Images from Star Trek: Picard - Maps and Legends Jeri Ryan brings Borg back to 'Star Trek Online' as well as 'Picard' Star Trek: Picard - Seven Of Nine's Return Let Jeri Ryan Make Her More Human Star Trek: Picard Gives Data's Daughter a New Significance - CBR New STAR TREK: PICARD Trailer Teases What's in Store for the Rest of Season 1 'Star Trek: Picard' review — Patrick Stewart will thrill you Everything You Need to Read, See, and Watch Before Star Trek: Picard   TV Shows Superman TV series starring Tyler Hoechlin as the Man of Steel is official coming Get yourself ready to see a new superhero series of Superman on The CW (television network). It's officially greenlighted for Superhuman & Lois show. The CW confirmed in spring 2020 that they would start the set of Superman & Lois.   27 January 2020 MaryD's Fiction Enemy at the Gate Chapter Sample Enemy at the Gate Book Trailer  Xenite Memorial We remember Tonya Muir who passed away on 25 January 2001 Supergirl A nostalgic Supergirl is a Winn-Winn Batwoman Sets Up Arrowverse World's Finest Crossover With Supergirl Batwoman An emotional Batwoman drives the wedge deeper between sisters Batwoman Recap: The Beths Laid Plans Batwoman: Who Is Slam Bradley? | CBR - CBR   25 January 2020 Supergirl   Star Trek: Picard Just watched the first episode of Star Trek: Picard. PERFECTION. Just absolutely, hands down, hands up, round and round PERFECTION. I won't spoil it for those that haven't seen it but I'm going to say...IT'S BEYOND PERFECTION. Wow. I can't to see Episode 2! How To Watch Star Trek: Picard In Australia 'Star Trek: Picard:' Breaking down Patrick Stewart's return Patrick Stewart insisted on changes for 'Star Trek: Picard' Star Trek: Picard Premire Explained: - Welcome to a Dark New Frontier (CONTAINS SPOILERS)   24 January 2020 MaryD's Blog Seven, Foxtel to screen Fire Fight Australia concert. Xena SyFy Honors The Original Woman Crush - Xena & Gabrielle Lucy Lawless  My Life is Murder Images   Star Trek: Picard All you TNG fans, we got some EXCELLENT news from Patrick when he appeared on The View. Patrick asked/announced that Whoopi Goldberg - the MAGNIFICENT Guinan from Star Trek: TNG will be in Season 2 of ST: Picard. Just watch Whoopi's face and that radiant smile!     More Star Trek News WATCH: This is What it Took to Create Star Trek: Picard Review: Patrick Stewart soars high in stellar 'Star Trek: Picard' Patrick Stewart says Picard series is 'a world of Star Trek he never envisioned' 'Star Trek: Picard Review: The Great Beyond  Rolling Stone Star Trek: Picard Team on Avoiding TNG Nostalgia Overload, Why We Won't See Worf and Geordi in Season 1   16 January 2020 Renee O'Connor This news isn't really about Renee but about her talented daughter, Iris Sura. Normally I don't post about the children of our Xena alumni BUT this is of special interest to me because I'm a WW2 history nut and I think it's pretty special. Iris has been cast in the role of Anne Frank - a phantomprojects production. This is a huge role for the talented Iris. Renee said: I keep my ideals, because in spite of everything I still believe that people are really good at heart." (Anne Frank) Her words are a relevant, daily reminder. My daughter, Iris, has the honor of playing 'Anne' in the @phantomprojects production. It's going to be a great show. If you are in the LA area, The Diary of Anne Frank will be: February 20, 2020 La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts February 26, 2020 Haugh Performing Arts Center Read more about the show here   Batwoman How to watch Batwoman and Harley Quinn in the UK Producer Ryan Murphy to receive LGBTQ award from GLAAD Superman & Lois  Superman & Lois Ordered to Series at The CW, as Arrow Nears Its End   14 January 2020   Xena 25th Anniversary Convention ALL Hyatt Regency LAX hotel rooms for the Xena convention (at the Con price) have been snapped up. Supergirl Supergirl is Blessing Us with the Return of Our Beloved Winn Schott Star Trek: Picard Star Trek: Picard Renewed for Season 2 Ahead of CBS All Access Premiere Other TV News Wentworth voted Australian Show of the Decade The L Word: Generation Q Renewed for Season 2 by Showtime   11 January 2020 AUSXIP Publishing News We Welcome T. Novan To AUSXIP Publishing New Release for January 2020: Enemy At The Gate by MaryD + Book Trailer Renee O'Connor - Beauty and the Beast (Directing) Renee Seeking Actors for Beauty and the Beast That She's Directing From the Bard's Corner 1999 Archives Added If Wishes Were Horses by Sonia C. Barrera Added Enough Already by Silk Added Incidental Tourist - Part 4 by JL Peterson Added Long Ago and Far Away: A Time Travel Romance - Part 2   From the AUSXIP Archives - 24 February 1999 Can someone tell me WHY I had a blue background for the updates in 1999?! I don't remember why it's blue. It's not even AUSXIP's colours. Ick. Sorry. TRIVIA TIME: Season 2 Tapes: Okay to those who have the tapes I did a triple take on the cover for Warrior Princess Tramp...the people at Real Entertainment did a major boo-boo. They have the picture of PRIESTESS Leah instead of a pic of Meg! LOL! It's a pic of Leah from where they are about to burn her. Now I know I'm obssessed about this show but it's quite obvious to any fan that it's the wrong pic!! Okay enough laughing at Real Entertainment :-) Pwaise Hestia!   07 January 2020 Xena: Their Courage Changed Our World The art showcased here were submitted as part of the Art competition where the AUSXIP Judges will select one image from the Digital Art and one image for the Line Art. Those winning entries will be included in the Book which will be released on September 04, 2020. Added additional art by the following artists: Added Art by Alex Ogden Added Art by Hayriye Makas Uygun Added Art by Teresa Griffin AUSXIP Archives Archived What's New for November 2019 Archived What's New for December 2019 The Bard's Corner Returning Home by T. Novan Crimson Snow by Advocate     04 January 2020 Xena: Their Courage Changed Our World The art showcased here were submitted as part of the Art competition where the AUSXIP Judges will select one image from the Digital Art and one image for the Line Art. Those winning entries will be included in the Book which will be released on September 04, 2020. Added artwork submitted for the Art Competition - Digital Art Added artwork submitted for the Art Competition - Line Art MaryD's Reviews Book Review: Changing The Script by Lee Winter Xena Related Female warriors' tomb suggests basis for Amazons of Greek mythology     02 January 2020 I'm posting regular Australian Bushfire news updates on my Facebook Page. Australian Bushfires Update: I want to thank everyone for their concerns about my safety. I'm 100% safe from the bushfires. I live in the inner city of Sydney and no where near the fires. The smoke haze is the only hazard. As to why these fires are so ferocious: Australia is in a severe drought and has been for quite some time. The heat + tinder dry forests, it was ripe to explode. That's what happened. Thousands are diplaced, ten have died, we've have fire crews from New Zealand, Canada and the US come in to help us. This is a beast that continues to grow because it's finding fuel to feed the hunger. In New South Wales (my home state) there are over 100 fires and this has been raging for 122 days. To give you a perspective about the damage of the fires:   NSW: At least 4 MILLION hectares has burnt since 1 July 2019 and if we compare it to other big fires: The Amazon: 900,000 hectares were burnt in 2019 The US / California Fires: 800,000 hectares were burnt in 2029 To give you an idea how high these flames are: 70 METERS - The Sydney Opera House at it's tallest sail is 65 Meters in height. In Victoria (the state south of NSW), more than 800,000 hectares have been burnt. Fires have been burning since late November but they have intensified in recent days, leaving two people dead and destroying around 43 homes in East Gippsland.   01 January 2020! HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE! I hope this year brings you all that you wish and we have less angst and heartache in 2020. Xena: Their Courage Changed Our World The submission form for fan story submission has closed. It went live in September 2018 and hopefully gave everyone a chance to submit their story. The submission form for the Art Competition has ended. All artwork will be showcased on the site and our esteemed judges (Xenaverse artists themselves who do not have any artwork submitted) will award the prize for best Digital / Manip  and best Pencil/Ink artworks. The winners (2) will have their work printed in the upcoming "Xena: Their Courage Changed Our World (I think I'm going to need an autotext for every time I write that name) The submission form for Video entries has ended. Everyone will have a chance to vote on their favourite video. The winning video will be showcased in the book with a link back to the site. All the videos will remain on the site. New Sections Xena: Their Courage Changed Our World Merch Store will be active shortly.       Click here for the more current news Click here for the more archived news