LUCY LAWLESS NEWS - ARCHIVED NEWS
NOVEMBER 2003
30 November
There is a special note from Lucy the Women in Film and Television International Summit 2004 site. She is one of the patrons.
The note says:
Come join us from the fabulous South Pacific W.I.F.T.I. Summit in 2004.
It'll be an exciting blend of networking opportunities & professional development workshops with some of the screen industries finest & most influential from around the world.
See you there, Lucy Lawless
in association with Investment New Zealand & the New Zealand
Film Commission with contributing partners NZ on Air &
Film New Zealand.
Date: April 21 - 24, 2004
Venue: Carlton Hotel, Auckland, New Zealand
For more information about this event go to:
http://www.wiftnewzealand.org.nz/
Many thanks to Ann for the news
- Updated Lucy TV with US TV schedule for Hercules: The Legendary Journeys episode repeats of Stranger In a Strange Land, Judgement Day & The Xena Trilogy: Warrior Princess, The Gauntlet & Unchained Heart for December 2003.
28 November
Images
- Sharon has posted yet another gorgeous Lucy photo from the New Mexico photoshoot http://www.creationent.com/outback/fanclubs/r122crop.jpg
Links
- Updated section with new Lucy link
Articles
- It seems Lucy's name is being bandied about as a possible judge for the NZ version of Pop Idol according to the stuff.co.nz site. http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/0,2106,2740779a5620,00.html >
Warrior Women
- Toronto Globe & Mail - 22-28 November 2003 - article on the Warrior Women documentary
Eurotrip
Tarzan
- Added review of Episode 5: Emotional Rescue by KT
27 November
Updated the Lucy Links section and removed dead links. If you have a Lucy related site and would like to add your link to the list - please send me the URL, the name and a brief description to webmaster@ausxip.com Please link back to www.lucylawless.net and use our banners
And another Lucy image from the Eurotrip flash movie on the official Eurotrip site. Click on the thumbnail for the bigger file.
The following is from Sharon about the 2003 Official Xena Con
Okay, I checked the DVD and there are no glitches -- unless you count the fact that one of Renee's shirt buttons is open at the beginning (grin). So many great moments. I can't wait till we can start shipping these puppies and y'all can enjoy the fun again too :) - Read more....
- The following article was passed on to me about the Amazons. I found it very interesting. What's Up With the Amazons?
Many thanks to Rysler for the link
26 November
As many of you are preparing for the upcoming holiday season, I would like to take a moment to pass on a message on behalf of a friend who takes care of feral and homeless kitties. The Calvert County Humane Society needs some dinars to take care of the dogs and cats they care for. During this holiday season remember our four legged friends who give us so much enjoyment. So if you would like to donate please go to http://www.calvertcountyhumanesociety.org/index.html
The first picture of Lucy as Madam Van Der Sexx has been released :) Check it out. Image is from
Lights Out Entertainment
Star Week (part of Toronto Star newspaper - TV guide liftout)
Toronto Star - October 11-17, 2003 - Xena-Phobia Ex Warrior Princess Lucy Lawless is now in Toronto playing Tarzan's aunt in an all-new urban adventure. But an upcoming Discovery Channel history series shows she hasn't quite abandoned her warrior ways.
The following is from Creation Entertainment
We're happy to announce that shipping of the eagerly awaited Xena Fan Club Kit Special Edition is to occur on December 6! This is the presentation that includes the amazing Feb. 2003 appearance of Lucy and Renee on-stage together for only the second time at which they did a Xena "Watching-Party" with the audience! This hilarious and moving evening is available now for the very first time. The format is regionless DVD, meaning fans from around the world can view this dynamite presentation. And along with this special DVD (which comes in a beautiful full color illustrated DVD case) you will also receive FIVE 5" by 7" exclusive Xena photo cards, a very cool Xena bumper sticker and a certificate.
Link to our site and order today for shipping on December 6!
25 November
- Added scan from the Playstation Magazine - 1999
- Added screengrabs from the last episode "The End of the Beginning"
24 November
Xena DVD News
You can now pre-order the Season 3 DVD from Amazon.com for $48.99. It will be released 10 February 2004.
MaryD's Art
- Added new Lucy artwork
Aussie Xena News
Foxtel is starting to show Season 6 - click here for the schedule
Aussie TV Alert
- This isn't part of Lucy's Warrior Women doco but it's looking at warrior women from the Russian Steppes - 23 November 2003 - 11:30 am (Foxtel)
Science Mysteries In Search Of Warrrior Women
Science & Technology. Burial mound excavations near the Black Sea uncover stories of women warriors on the Russian steppes. Are these women descendants of the Amazons made famous by the ancient Greeks? Scientific analysis reveals many of these women were warrior priestesses.
Lucy News
- There is a brief mention of Lucy on the Stuff.co.nz site - the article is about the Kiwis getting their own version of Pop Idol
www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/0,2106,2735800a1860,00.html
23 November
- Added transcript from Diva Magazine - November 2003 - Life After Xena. Interview with Lucy about the upcoming WW doco, her life after Xena.
- Added new advert for the start of the WW doco in Canada.
Many thanks to maRia for the scan
Fixed links to:
- NZ Woman's Day - 27 August 2001 - Lucy's Truth Is Out There
Early on (around 1996/97 after I stared ausxip I didn't code the articles and left them as text files rather than html. I've now started to code these articles for better searching. I've also discoverd that I had (in some cases) not linked to them. Over the next few days I will be adding those to the appropriate sections.
- Calgary Herald - April 1997 - Just Call Her Xena, Red Wings Princess
- Detroit Free Press - April 1997 - Xena Gets it Off Her Chest
- Chicago Tribune - 11 March 1997 - Xena Usually Has a Fight On Her Hands
- Cooking Light Magazine - May 1997
- Lucy Lawless Interview Cult Times', Issue 15, December 1996
- Cult TV Magazine - October 1997 - Modern Mythmakers Joe Nazzaro chats to the writers and producer who are breathing new life into old legends Hercules and Xena.
- New York Daily Post - B'way Plays The Name
Game (Lucy as Rizzo in Grease)
- TV Interview with Lucy: Ducks and Red Wings Hockey Game - May 1997
- Canadian Global Television Network show, ENTERTAINMENT DESK - 31 December 1996 - Transcript of Lucy interview.
22 November
- Added transcript from The Toronto Sun - 21 November 2003 - Lawless and lovin' it. Interview with Lucy
about the end of Tarzan, her love for hockey and Warrior Women. Also scan of Lucy with her shorter haircut.
- Added transcript and scans from the Herald Sun (Australia) - 16 November 2003 - Lucy In the Sky. Very candid interview with Lucy about taking acting risks, about her 2 year break from acting, Boogeyman, Tarzan and Eurotrip (Ugly Americans).
Older articles
- Los Angeles magazine - August 2000 - short article about Lucy's wedding
Lucy News
- Australians will get to see the movie in 2004 according to the Lucy interview in the Herald Sun
Eurotrip (formally The Ugly Americans)
- The release date for the movie in the US is 20 February 2004
- The official movie site is located at http://www.eurotrip-themovie.com (although at the moment it's just a front page with nothing else other than the name).
- For Aussies, Channel 9 will be screening the 8 episodes of Tarzan with Lucy in 2004 according to the Lucy interview in the Herald Sun.
- Region 1: The release date for the Season 3 DVD will be January 20, 2004. Besides the audio commentaries that were done, video interviews were conducted with Lucy, Renee, Rob, Ted Raimi, Hudson Leick, Alex Tydings, RJ Stewart, Steve Sears, Eric Gruendemann, Liz Friedman, Bernie Joyce, Armus and Foster, Gillian Horvath, Donald Duncan, Rob Gillies, Oley Sassone, John Laing, Andrew Merrifield
21 November
- The Hollywood Reporter -19 November 2003 has an article on the movie Double Dare
Lucy News - The Ugly Americans
- The movie has had a name change (not Off The Map as previously announced) but Eurotrip.
- Confirmed release date for the UK - 30 April 2004
Many thanks to Geoffrey for the news
20 November
Lucy TV Alert for UK fans 28 November 2003 - 12:20 am
The following is from Barbara
UK TV's Channel 4 is showing a repeat of its 'Top Ten TV - Sex Bombs'
program, which includes Lucy as Xena.
It's on in the very early hours of Friday 28th November (12.20 am - 1.50
am). So if you missed it before, now's your time to tape it.
Click here for Barbara's transcript from this show
Click here to view screengrabs from Cathy's Xenaville site
Tarzan Reviews
- Added review of Rules of Engagement by KT
If you would like to participate in the Kevin Smith Trust Fund & Starship Auction
go to http://www.forevaxena.com/2003XmasAuction/auctionHome.html Cindy has added quite a few items including a 2004 Eva and Zoe Calendar which has 12 Eva and Zoe pieces of art by Lucia and other Eva and Zoe Merchandise.
- Good news for Australian fans - I have been told that Panzer Davis (the people behind the DVDs) have the rights to the DVDs in Australia which means we will eventually get all the goodies (interviews, behind the scenes etc) that Region 1 is getting.
18 November
- Toronto Star - 17 November 2003 - Lucy Lawless Still Kicking Butt
- Lucy was not in Episode 7 - For Love of Country and therefore no screengrabs
- Added promo screengrabs from the last episode "The End of the Beginning"
The following review of Double Dare is by Sharon:
The movie was awesome! Zoe and Jeannie are a delight to watch. So easy and natural in front of the camera. I could easily have spent another two hours watching their lives unfold. I had no knowledge of the Epper dynasty of stuntpeople for. Steven Spielberg uses Jeannie regularly and participated in the movie. Amanda filmed Zoe during "Last Of The Centaurs" and "Friend In Need" as well as on the set of Kill Bill in China which gave her an opportunity to interview Quentin Tarantino. It's a nail-biter to watch Zoe audition for the part in front of Martial Arts Master Yuen Wo-Ping. I hope there will be an opportunity for all of you to check out this movie at some point. Lucy, Rob, Renee and Steve were there in support of Zoe.
Season 3 DVD News (Region 1)
The following is from Sharon about the upcoming Season 3 DVD for Region 1 (US/Canada) - (for those in Region 2 and 4 I guess we will have to wait and see if they will be rereleased with the additional material)
More info on the season three Xena DVDs. Besides the audio commentaries that were done, video interviews were conducted with Lucy, Renee, Rob, Ted Raimi, Hudson Leick, Alex Tydings, RJ Stewart, Steve Sears, Eric Gruendemann, Liz Friedman, Bernie Joyce, Armus and Foster, Gillian Horvath, Donald Duncan, Rob Gillies, Oley Sassone, John Laing, Andrew Merrifield
16 November
Articles & Images
- Added transcript from Star Magazine - 19 November 2003 - Lawless Not Flawless
- short article about Lucy and Gilda's Club - Added scan from the Toronto Star - 4 November 2003 of Lucy from Gilda's Club function and the plaster cast which will be auctioned off online to raise money for Gilda's Club. Many thanks to Gao for the scan
- From The Heart Productions site has a pic of Lucy and Zoe Bell with the info for the movie Double Dare
http://www.fromtheheartproductions.com/grantpast.html - Zap2it.com has the following blurb about the premiere of the Double Dare Movie
OD (Zap2it.com) -- Quentin Tarantino, Darryl Hannah, Lucy Lawless and other stars came out for a documentary about Hollywood stunt women at the AFI Film Festival Friday night (Nov. 14).
"Double Dare," a film by Amanda Micheli, premiered during the closing weekend of the AFI festival, held at the Arclight and Cineramadome in Hollywood. The movie is an action-packed story about stuntwomen Jeannie Epper and Zoe Bell. Epper refuses to retire at the age of 62 and was the double for Lynda Carter as Wonder Woman in the '70s, while Bell landed the coveted job of doubling for Lucy Lawless as "Xena: Warrior Princess" at the age of 18 years, and recently starred as Uma Thurman's double in the Tarantino film "Kill Bill 1."
Along with the stuntwomen themselves, other stars attending included Michelle Rodriguez and Renee O'Connor.
Lucy & Renee Images
The following are from Wire Image from the Double Dare Premiere with Zoe Bell & Jeannie Epper
- Added review for the final Warrior Women episode - Boudica by Grace
15 November
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
- 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
- Added screengrabs from the final episode of the documentary series: Warrior Women - Boudica. Screengrabs by Mike Quick
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.]
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
13 November
More on the Gilda's Club Variety Show...- 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 ...
- 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
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 ...
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
11 November
Lucy TV Interview
Lucy's appearance on the Jimmy Kimmel show has been cancelled - confirmed by Sharon Delaney who got the news from Lucy.
Update on the ratings for Tarzan with last night's show...the following is from Mediaweek
-Yesterday's Losers:
10-8 (ABC), Tarzan (WB)
On the WB, Tarzan earned its cancellation stripes with a fifth place 3.0/ 4 at 9 p.m. -- 39 percent below its solid Charmed lead-in (#4: 4.9/ 7). At 7 p.m., Smallville: Beginnings (R)
scored a typical 3.0/ 4.Source: Nielsen Media Research
Poll on Planet Out
Were you a Xena Fan - it currently stands at 58% Yes and 42% No - Check it out - it's halfway down the page http://www.planetout.com/pno/
For those in the UK that missed WW - here is the schedule for the episodes to be repeated:
30 November 2003
20:00 - The Real Mulan
21:00 - Joan of Arc
22:00 - Boudica
1 December 2003
03:00 - Joan of Arc
04:00 - Boudica
05:00 - The Real Mulan
http://www.discoverychannel.co.uk/warriorwomen/feature1.shtml
Many thanks to Shaz for the news
- News for UK fans - the show will be televised in the UK in January on Sky One.
Screengrabs
- Added screengrabs from Episode 6: Surrender by Judi Mair
Scanned Images
- Added advert for Tarzan featuring Lucy, Travis & Mitch from the US TV Guide (I believe this will be on stands next week) - Scanned by Rose
The following is from Julia:
The Overlord Julia and HRH Camille insist that you attend our December 9th
Winter Solstice Thrills and Chills Festival. We present a night of debauched
revelry, including the thrilling skills of DJ Matty Gzus, and the chilling
intensity of some of the best seasonally appropriate XWP episodes ever. Door prizes, trivia prizes, live entertainment, and fascinating conversation. Be part of the continuing life of the Xenaverse and Party
With The Geeks! All the info and much, much more, at the web site: http://www.xenanight.com
10 November
Lucy Updates
- Added excerpt from the Book "I'll Never Have Sex With You Again-Tales From the Delivery Room". It's Rob's account of the birth of Julius.
- Added review of Episode #4 - Lozen by Grace
- Moonglo has her screengrabs up for the episode Lozen
www.moonglo.co.uk/photogal
- Added new artwork based on the Warrior Women episode - Lozen
- Added new artwork based on the Warrior Women episode - Mulan
Xena Merchandise
Okay for those that want FIN on Video and haven't got it yet - overstock.com have the video for sale at $1. Nope, that's not a typo - it is $1 USD. Postage is $1.50 which is a pretty darn good deal for a 2
hour video- $2.50 USD. (Unless of course you don't think FIN was ever airred and then you would say "what's FIN"? <vbg>
http://www.overstock.com/cgi-bin/d2.cgi?PAGE=PROFRAME&PROD_ID=522612
8 November
She's baaack! For those of you suffering from "Xena" withdrawal -- and we know you're out there -- help is here. In addition to catching Lucy Lawless every week on the new WB series "Tarzan," you can see her
in the second season of cult fave "Xena: Warrior Princess" -- now out on DVD. Die-hard fans may recall that things really heated up between Xena and her trusted companion Gabrielle in season two. Now viewers
can enjoy (or enjoy again) the over-the-top dyke innuendo in "A Comedy of Eros" or the not-so-subtle subtext of the two gals bathing together in the classic episode, "A Day in the Life." It's a 20-hour lesbian
dream come true. Lucy recently talked to PlanetOut about her lesbian crush on a certain young movie starlet, her love of Cosmos and appearing nude on-screen.
http://www.planetout.com/pno/entertainment/interview.html?sernum=575
More on the cancellation or 'hiatus' of Tarzan...
LOS ANGELES (Zap2it.com) - The WB isn't monkeying around withunderperforming freshman drama "Tarzan." With the show's ratings in a
slow, but steady decline, the network has halted production.
Five episodes of "Tarzan" have aired and three more have completed
shooting. The network intends to air those three remaining episodes as
scheduled, but sources close to the show doubt that production will
resume, even if the ratings somehow improve
http://tv.zap2it.com/tveditorial/tve_main/1,1002,271|84497|1|,00.html
ABC cancels 'LA Dragnet' and WB's 'Tarzan' placed on hiatus
Sarasota Herald-Tribune, FL ... Tarzan" may continue airing through the November ratings sweeps, a WB spokesman said. ... The 9 pm EST Sunday series, starring Travis Fimmel in an urban ...
http://www.heraldtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20031106/APN/311061076
CHICAGO (thefutoncritic.com) -- The WB has told the producers of its new
fall drama "Tarzan" to take a break as production has been halted on the
series after eight episodes.
http://www.thefutoncritic.com/cgi/gofuton.cgi?action=newswire&id=6239
7 November
Lucy US TV Alert
Lucy will be on The Jimmy Kimmel Show Live on the ABC on 10/11 November. Please check your local tv guide for the time in your area.
- Added screengrabs from the Warrior Women episode 4: Lozen by Mike Quick
The following is from Petra:
Discovery Channel has started a contest associated with Warrior Women. One can win a 'masterclass swordfighting'...don't think Lucy will teach it but hey, it might come in handy to learn it ;-) Anyway, the question is, 'who do you think is a real Warrior Woman of the present and why?'. Answer in 30 words. Sorry, only for Dutch participants.
For the link, go to http://www.discoverychannel.nl/_home/index.shtml and click on the 'wedstrijd' ad (pic of Lucy) in the upper left corner.
- 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
Sharon posted yet another awesome pic - It has Lucy (of course) and a
rainbow in the back. Beautiful shot of two beautiful wonders in nature <vbg> Sharon's blurb about the pic is (this is in response to an earlier posting of
210.jpg)
I've been asked what Lucy's looking at. There had been a very fierce rain and hail storm only a short time before and there was a beautiful rainbow in the sky. That's what Lucy spotted. And below is a shot
of the rainbow behind her.)
http://www.creationent.com/outback/fanclubs/r110.jpg
7 November
Lucy US TV Alert
Lucy will be on The Jimmy Kimmel Show Live on the ABC on 10/11 November. Please check your local tv guide for the time in your area.
- Added screengrabs from the Warrior Women episode 4: Lozen by Mike Quick
The following is from Petra:
Discovery Channel has started a contest associated with Warrior Women. One can win a 'masterclass swordfighting'...don't think Lucy will teach it but hey, it might come in handy to learn it ;-) Anyway, the question is, 'who do you think is a real Warrior Woman of the present and why?'. Answer in 30 words. Sorry, only for Dutch participants.
For the link, go to http://www.discoverychannel.nl/_home/index.shtml and click on the 'wedstrijd' ad (pic of Lucy) in the upper left corner.
- 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
6 November
Added 91 screengrabs from the Lucy interview on Extra - 24 October 2003. Lucy was interviewed about her life after Xena and her latest acting gig - Tarzan. Contributed by MiL and screengrabs by Judi
Sharon has posted yet another fab Lucy photo - Check it out.
http://www.creationent.com/outback/fanclubs/r210.jpg
Creation has some of these awesome pics for sale - to order go to:
http://www.creationent.com/xena/
WW will commence TODAY (5 November) in Denmark & Italy at 10 pm (Denmark) and for Italy please check your local guide
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
Correction to yesterday's Calendar scans - they were from the Xena Scrolls Calendar and not the Xena Calendar (Creation has two calendars out).
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!by myself and Club Uber 2000, which will benefit Starship Children's Hospital AND The Kevin Smith Trust Fund!
autographed 8x10 of Lucy & Ren that I took at this years Xena Con in
Pasadena (Sharon Delaney got it signed for me!).
listed if you'd like to check them out:
http://www.forevaxena.com/2003XmasAuction/auctionHome.html
Argentina- Tarzan Schedule for November- WBTV (WarnerBrothers)-110DirecTV-
Tue 04 Nov 2003-- 10:00p.m.(ARG) Episode 1.01
Tue 11 Nov 2003-- 10:00p.m.(ARG) Episode 1.02
Tue 18 Nov 2003-- 10:00p.m.(ARG) Episode 1.03
Tue 25 Nov 2003-- 10:00p.m.(ARG) Episode 1.04
5 November
Added 71 scans from the 2004 Official Xena Scrolls Calendar by Judi - These are awesome pictures of the dynamic duo.
Added new Xena and Gabrielle art - Warriors
Lucy Images
New pic from the New Mexico photoshoot/inteview Sharon did with Lucy. Photos by Wendy Sparks. Notes from Sharon about the pic:
Lucy runs upstairs to get her makeup kit and sets to work trying to make me presentable. Some powder, blush, a bit of eye makeup. Then she stands back and gazes over her work with a puzzled
expression. "Run your fingers through your hair. It looks too combed," she says. I follow her directions and we look at each other for a moment. "I'm not a hair and makeup person," she
sighs. We both giggle. http://www.creationent.com/outback/fanclubs/r323.jpg
Tarzan News
The following is from Sharon
The show has been undergoing some changes. Shaun Cassidy, who had been a co-executive producer on another Warner Brothers Television show called Cold Case, was brought in as co-executive producer on Tarzan. It
seems like WBT decided he was needed more on Tarzan than Cold Case which is doing quite nicely in the ratings. Then production was shut down the week of October 20 to give the writers a chance to retool
upcoming scripts.
4 November
As many of you know I started Ausxip because I wanted a place for my art. The site kinda grew from what I originally had in mind <g> but I've continued to create my artwork based on Xena and of course Lucy and Renee. I've redesigned my artwork section and it's time for the great unveiling.
Added a revised and revamped MaryD's Artwork that includes all the episode montages, Xena, Gabrielle, Xena & Gabrielle, Conqueror, Lucy, Renee and now Tarzan art. In total there are 392 pieces of art from 1996 to 2003.
Lucy News
Added Official promo image of Lucy from Episode 5 - Emotional Rescue from the WB Official Tarzan site
Tarzan Episode Screengrabs
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
News about the show's progress
From The Rocky Mountain News - 3 November 2003
The WB hasn't made programming changes despite a mediocre start for most of its new series. Most disappointing is the performance of Tarzan , which has been losing viewers every Sunday following a
solid premiere.
and
Variety Magazine
WB, Tarzan : A bit early to tell if this savage has "legs," but this heroic drama is WB's best bet to win the hearts of those teens and young women who represent its core audience.Viewers in millions:4.9
Change from premiere: -23% Lead-in retention: 83%
I received the following note that would be of interest to Lucy, Kevin, Danielle et al fans..
Hello Everyone,
I'm posting to let people know about a petition I've put online for the book
"Stage: A decade of plays from the Auckland Theatre Company." The ATC had
planned to release a photo-retrospective of its first 50 productions,
featuring photographs by leading photographer John McDermott, with narration
by former artistic director Simon Prast. Many of New Zealand's finest actors
have been a part of the theatre company over the years: Kevin Smith;
Danielle Cormack; Lucy Lawless; Joel Tobeck; Craig Parker; Michael Hurst;
Jennifer Ward-Lealand; Elizabeth Hawthorne; Stuart Devenie; Erik Thomson;
Marton Csokas; Liddy Holloway; Jeffrey Thomas; Ilona Rodgers; Latham Gaines;
Paul Gittins; Peter Elliott; Roy Billing; Jonathan Hardy; Ian Watkin;
Michael Lawrence; and others. However, it was recently decided by ATC's
board of directors that there would not be enough interest in the book to
justify publication costs, so they cancelled it.
I believe that there is a great deal of worldwide interest in this book, so
I decided to put together an online petition, so that fans of these
wonderful actors could let the ATC board know how they feel. Oddly, the ATC
is still advertising the book on their website, so you can get (a little)
more information here: http://www.atc.co.nz/Events/2003/stage.htm. In
addition to what would no doubt be a wonderful collection of photographs of
some of our favorite actors, NZ$10 of the retail price of the book would be
donated to the Kevin Smith Trust Fund.
If you would like to see this book be published, please sign the petition!
http://kiwiartists.sytes.net/petition.cfm
Thanks very much.
My best wishes,
Julie
Xena Articles
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
Lucy Updates
- The Zap2It site has a pretty good interview with Lucy about her role on Tarzan, where Aunty Kate gets her fashion sense, what's in store for Tarzan and what life is like on the set between her and
Mitch.
http://tv.zap2it.com/tveditorial/tve_main/1,1002,274|84421|1|,00.html
- For Dutch fans - the official Discovery WW site is located at
http://www.discoverychannel.nl/warriorwomen/feature1.shtml - Petra reports that "Wednesday is now an all Lucy night in Holland: Warrior Women at 9pm and then Xena around midnight *G*"
- Moonglo has more great screengrabs from the third episode "Mulan"
http://www.moonglo.co.uk/photogal
- Added review by KT for Episode 3: Wages of Sin
The Quotable Xena: Warrior Princess trading cards
Due to delays in receiving some of the autograph cards, we have had to push back the release of "The Quotable Xena: Warrior Princess" trading cards to November 5th. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Thanks for your patience and understanding. Many thanks to Mesh for the news
Xena Night at Meow Mix in NYC
The Overlord Julia and HRH Camille insist that you attend our December 9th Winter Solstice Thrills and Chills Festival. We present a night of debauched revelry, including the thrilling skills of DJ Matty Gzus,
and the chilling intensity of some of the best seasonally appropriate XWP episodes ever. Door prizes, trivia prizes, live entertainment, and fascinating conversation. Be part of the continuing life of the
Xenaverse and Party With The Geeks! All the info and much, much more, at the web site: http://www.xenanight.com
Update about the next Official Xena Convention
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!
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
- Updated airdates for WW doco for Canada,
Articles
- For those that can read Italian there are four short articles about the documentary posted to this site
http://digilander.libero.it/mountalbert/lucy/warrior/art.htm
Artwork
The following pieces are from Mount Albert:
- http://digilander.libero.it/melbourne/bonus/ww1.jpg
- http://digilander.libero.it/melbourne/bonus/ww3.jpg
Images
- Added a gorgeous photo of Lucy from the Official Discovery channel in Italy
http://www.discovery-italia.com/warriorwomen/images/dancing_large.jpg
and the official site is located at
http://www.discovery-italia.com/warriorwomen/feature1.shtml - Sharon has posted another great photo of Lucy by Wendy Sparks. Sharon has also added a small blurb about the pic and the location
We're in Chloride, an old ghost town, where the film crew is beginning to shoot the segment on Lozen. The woman is Kristi, the producer, the man to the right of her is Noel, the director. The older gentleman, Don Edmund, runs the ghost town. He's kinda the head ghost! Lucy loved listening to his stories about the history of the town. She also ran around with her own camera taking pictures of everyone and having everyone take pictures of her among the ruins. <g> http://www.creationent.com/outback/fanclubs/r516.jpg - Creation has also six photos from the photoshoot from the New Mexico interview Sharon has done with Lucy for sale. Check them out at
http://www.creationent.com/xena/
Tarzan
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