October 2017 Archives

Just posted the official press release about Pleasuredome’s extension to 23 December! If you haven’t seen the show, it’s in unbelievable and it get better because the the show has also seen a development reboot with fresh cast members and new musical numbers. The 1984 New York streetscape will also see a full Christmas makeover with the venue turning into a magical New York winter wonderland. Additional themed nights are also set to be announced in the coming weeks.

Here’s a message from Lucy about the show:

We are bringing Aucklanders the romance of Xmas in New York. No one does it better. We’re transforming the PLEASUREDOME street into a winter wonderland.
It’s going to be a Holly jolly, and very funky Xmas.

And you’re all invited!

Lucy Lawless

Join the Conversation:

Web: http://www.pleasuredomethemusical.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheUltimate80sExperience/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pleasuredomethemusical/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/PleasuredomeNZ

Tickets are available for shows up to 23 December 2017

http://premier.ticketek.co.nz/shows/show.aspx?sh=PLEASURE17

For more about Lucy's role as Sappho in Pleasuredome Musical head on over to AUSXIP Lucy Lawless Pleasuredome subsite

Pleasuredome the Musical's Debut Season Extended to Christmas

Audiences have spoken and thanks to their overwhelming demand and support a further and final extension of the stellar season of Pleasuredome the Musical has been granted with the show now running up until December 23rd 2017.

Due to leasing agreements in the existing site, this date CANNOT be extended further and audiences are encouraged to book quickly as these new dates WILL sell out.

In addition to the five extra weeks, Pleasuredome The Musical will now run two shows on Friday and Saturday nights. An earlier performance at 7pm will take place before a special late-night show at 10pm with the venue licensed with live music and DJ’s on the street till 2am. Christmas Party bookings are also now also on sale with special group prices and bespoke packages available.

The show has also seen a development reboot with fresh cast members and new musical numbers. The 1984 New York streetscape will also see a full Christmas makeover with the venue turning into a magical New York winter wonderland. Additional themed nights are also set to be announced in the coming weeks.

We are bringing Aucklanders the romance of Xmas in New York. No one does it better. We’re transforming the PLEASUREDOME street into a winter wonderland. It’s going to be a Holly jolly, and very funky Xmas. And you’re all invited! Lucy Lawless

Pleasuredome The Musical runs in a purpose built entertainment space in West Auckland and stars an A-list cast, including Lucy Lawless (Xena, Chicago), Moses McKay (Sole Mio), Ashleigh Taylor (Wicked) and Vince Harder (The Lion King), plus 20 of New Zealand’s best dancers and drag queens. The show is produced by Rob Tapert and Charlie McDermott and directed by Micheal Hurst. Performances run Tuesday – Sunday and tickets for all dates are on sale now from Ticketek.

For more about Lucy's role as Sappho in Pleasuredome Musical head on over to AUSXIP Lucy Lawless Pleasuredome subsite

Sometimes a character on a TV show becomes so popular that viewers want to see more and more of them, so much so that the original TV show is no longer capable of meeting their needs. Other times a TV show plants the seeds of a narrative that is too promising to be neglected but too big to be crammed into its initial confines, meaning that it needs its own TV show to flourish. Whatever the exact cause, there have been numerous spin-offs on the TV screen, including a fair number that were outstanding on their own merits.

Here are 20 of the top TV spin-offs of all time:

Number 8: Xena: Warrior Princess

Xena started out as a recurring character who was scheduled to die after three episodes on Hercules: The Legendary Journeys. However, she became so popular that she received her own TV show, Xena: Warrior Princess, which became so popular that it soon surpassed its source. As a result, there is still a cult following for the TV show as well as hundreds and hundreds of tie-in products, which speak volumes about its continuing influence.

See full list

Pleasuredome is one very popular theatre show! It has been extended to 23 December. For more about Lucy's role as Sappho in Pleasuredome Musical head on over to AUSXIP Lucy Lawless Pleasuredome subsite

Go here to book: http://premier.ticketek.co.nz/shows/show.aspx?sh=PLEASURE17

For more about Lucy's role as Sappho in Pleasuredome Musical head on over to AUSXIP Lucy Lawless Pleasuredome subsite

If you are Aussie and or a Kiwi Xenite, this notice is for you.

I've been contacted by the Features Writer of That's Life magazine here in Australia. They would like to feature a Xena superfan (which is pretty much every fan) and in particular women who have been really touched by Xena in some way (I didn't write that, Beth, the features writer wrote that). They are looking for fans who have been inspired by the show and how that has changed their lives ie (having a Xena themed wedding, changing some major in your life etc).

It would involve a phone interview and sending some pics. The article is not a gotcha interview (if you are worried about this). You will have a chance to preview the article in full before it goes to print.
So, if you are interested, get in touch with me and I'll give Beth your details.

Requirements:

- You must be an Australian or New Zealand Xena fan.
- Xena must have touched your life and you have made changes because of her
- You're willing to tell your story

Okay? Awesome. If you are that fan, contact me on http://ausxip.com/contact.html

.@reallucylawless fans, here's your chance to see #thechangeovermovie in LA on 5th November. pic.twitter.com/ytxErt1Pu3

— Barbara Davies (@bhdaviesuk) October 24, 2017

I love these songs and a good portion of these songs are in the Pleasuredome musical. Just listening to snippets of some of them brings back the fantastic time I had an Pleasuredome! If you haven’t seen the show yet, I urge you to go and experience Pleasuredome. You won’t be disappointed and you will be making plans to go back. You have to hurry though, the show has only got a few more weeks to go and then it’s gone! For more about Lucy's role as Sappho in Pleasuredome Musical head on over to AUSXIP Lucy Lawless Pleasuredome subsite

Go here to listen to the playlist!

For more about Lucy's role as Sappho in Pleasuredome Musical head on over to AUSXIP Lucy Lawless Pleasuredome subsite

I simply ADORE John Barrowman. First saw him in Doctor Who and then his own show, the INCREDIBLE Torchwood. John is in Auckland and he went to the Pleasuredome!

Cannot believe I met one of my childhood heroes last night! @johnscotbarrowman with his husband Scott ❤️️‍ thanks Lucy and Rob for introducing me and John for the pic, I was completely starstruck!! #lgbticons #pleasuredome #drwho #torchwood #xena

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We made it to see our friend Lucy Lawless and the cast at the #pleasuredome #auckland JB pic.twitter.com/ZgGbAceMW1

— John Barrowman MBE (@JohnBarrowman) October 22, 2017

For more about Lucy's role as Sappho in Pleasuredome Musical head on over to AUSXIP Lucy Lawless Pleasuredome subsite

It’s been a big week so far with the news that Pleasuredome has been extended for another two weeks. There’s also a new promo (see below) AND Lucy lets you in on what’s been planned for the Halloween Pleasuredome performance! It looks like it will be a THRILLER!

For more about Lucy's role as Sappho in Pleasuredome Musical head on over to AUSXIP Lucy Lawless Pleasuredome subsite

and Lucy tweets about the Halloween Week Pleasuredome show!

For more about Lucy's role as Sappho in Pleasuredome Musical head on over to AUSXIP Lucy Lawless Pleasuredome subsite

Lucy Lawless makes appearance at the LGBTI Awards

The former Xena Warrior Princess actress looks very different these days - by New Idea
March 2017

She made her name as the star of hit TV series Xena: Warrior Princess, but Lucy Lawless looks virtually unrecognizable from her former fierce fantasy character.

The 48-year-old New Zealand actress attended the LGBTI Awards in Sydney earlier this week where she presented actress Ruby Rose with an award.

Since leaving the popular ‘90s show, Lucy has gone on to star in Two And A Half Men, Battlestar Gallactica, Spartacus and Parks and Recreation.

She has three children, a daughter Daisy from her first marriage to Garth Lawless, as well as two sons to current partner Rob Tapert.

Hot off the presses is the news that Pleasuredome has been extended! If you haven't had the chance to see this epic show with Lucy as the INCREDIBLE Sappho, now you have more time to catch a show!

Want to know more about Lucy's role as Sappho? Head on over to AUSXIP Lucy Lawless Pleasuredome subsite for my review, images, video and more!

Have you read my review of the show? Check it out here – NO SPOILERS

"Best show of 2017" - Newshub
"It was my 20s handed back to me on an 80's orange platter"- NZ Herald
"You'll have a ball" - Theatreview

Over 15,000 kiwis have already immersed themselves in the time warping, booty-moving, sensory assaulting entertainment experience that is Pleasuredome the Musical, and due to overwhelming demand, today it's been announced that the show will extend its epic run by two full weeks.

With many performances (including all current Friday and Saturday night shows) already sold out, news of the season extension will be music to the ears of those yet to experience the night out everyone has been raving about. Those who have attended Pleasuredome to date will attest to this being the most immersive extravaganza NZ has ever seen.

Entering through the subway car, audiences have been wowed as they strut onto a fully realized 1984 Manhattan Street, complete with New York food vendors serving hot dogs and donuts as well as bars, a barber shop, newsagent and movie theatre - all just 10 minutes from Auckland's CBD. Friday and Saturday Nights have seen Pleasuredome quickly become one of the hottest places to be with the streetscape hosting incredible NY street parties, pride parades and drag performances which take place post show.

Pleasuredome The Musical runs in a purpose built entertainment space in West Auckland and stars an A-list cast, including Lucy Lawless (Xena, Chicago), Moses McKay (Sole Mio), Ashleigh Taylor (Wicked) and Vince Harder (The Lion King), plus 20 of New Zealand's best dancers and drag queens. The show is produced by Rob Tapert and Charlie McDermott and directed by Micheal Hurst.

Performances run Wednesday - Sunday and tickets for all dates are on sale now from Ticketek.

Join the Conversation:

Web: http://www.pleasuredomethemusical.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheUltimate80sExperience/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pleasuredomethemusical/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/PleasuredomeNZ

Tickets are available for shows up to 19 November
http://premier.ticketek.co.nz/shows/show.aspx?sh=PLEASURE17

Will you dress Breakfast Club? Thriller? Or just use this opportunity to brush that blush like never before?

Pleasuredome can’t wait to host you at the hottest Halloween party since 1984 on Tuesday, October 31st! With special ticket prices, a costume competition and a night full of thrills (may be a pun..), gather your friends and get ready to immerse yourself - with extra lashings of spook.

BOO!

Tickets available now:
http://premier.ticketek.co.nz/shows/show.aspx?sh=PLEASURE17

#MyPleasuredome #NYC1984 #Halloween

For more about Lucy's role as Sappho in Pleasuredome Musical head on over to AUSXIP Lucy Lawless Pleasuredome subsite

The Australian LGBTI Awards are designed to showcase individuals  and organisations that have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to the LGBTI community. We believe that those who go the extra mile to ensure equality, opportunity and fair treatment for all, regardless of sexuality, gender identity, or intersex experience​ deserve to be recognised.

Lucy won the award for Ally to the LGBTI Community in 2016. ​This award recognises and thanks those outside the LGBTI community who are active voices in the fight for equality and inclusion.

This year, Lucy is nominated in the International Celebrity of the Year and we need to VOTE! Where?

There has been some changes to the Pleasuredome FAQ (which is below) – one of the major ones is the VIP Tickets which used to cost $255 to $300 no longer available. There was some major issues with the food etc so I’m glad they didn’t continue with this. In it’s place is you can order from the tables at $20 a head. A nice compromise there.

This is one hell of a great show and a super night out – grab your friends, find those legwarmers and boogie on down to 1984! You can check out my review of the show if you are not convinced (seriously? Lucy’s in it. Lucy’s singing and the ENTIRE cast is absofrigginlutely awesome.) The entire thing from the moment you pass through the subway doors leading to the New York street it’s AWESOME. I need to find a thesaurus to get more words that mean BLOODY FANTASTIC. You get the idea. Not sure what Lucy’s role in the show is? Lucy's role is Sappho in Pleasuredome Musical head on over to AUSXIP Lucy Lawless Pleasuredome subsite!

As some of you may know, the second season of Starz’s “Ash vs Evil Dead” was announced before the first season even aired. The same is true of the upcoming third season.

But it seems, however popular the show is among horror fans, a fourth (or fifth) season may not be in the cards.

That said a group of fans has already set up a petition over at Change.org to save “Ash vs Evil Dead” and they need your help!

You can find the petition’s full rundown below and the link to provide your own John Hancock. Give it a look.

Petition rundown:

We need your help get Ash vs Evil Dead renewed for Season 4.

Before the original premiere of the first season of Ash vs Evil Dead, us, primitive screw heads, had been waiting for the return of Bruce Campbell’s ‘Groovy’ Ash J. Williams for some 20 odd years. And now that it’s here, It is everything we could have hoped for and more! Thank STARZ! However, that being said, STARZ recently changed the AvED premiere date of it’s new season from it’s usual October time-slot to that of February 2018 while also keeping rather quiet on all things AvED – making us fans a little nervous, y’see. So, this petition is to show STARZ that there is still a HUGE fan base supporting STARZ and AvED’s broadcasting. All we want is to see STARZ, Bruce, Sam and Rob wrap up the iconic Evil Dead franchise, well, iconically! And the way to do that is with 2 more seasons!

Don’t forget to share on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or any other social media! Hail to the King, Baby!

Sign today right HERE!

For more about Lucy's role as Sappho in Pleasuredome Musical head on over to AUSXIP Lucy Lawless Pleasuredome subsite

**Warning: SPOOKILY EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT AHEAD**

On Tuesday October 31st, get your lycra-clad self to Pleasuredome The Musical - because we’re putting on an EXCLUSIVE HALLOWEEN SPECIAL!

With special ticket prices, a best dressed competition and a night full of surprises, this is your ultimate excuse to embrace that inner wild child, go all out and trade business-casual for your flashdance pants!

Ticket prices below. These will sell fast - so gather your crew, practice that moonwalk and secure your tickets now: Tickets for 31 October!

Who's coming with you? Tag them in the comments!

#MyPleasuredome #NYC1984 #Halloween

Standing tickets: $40 + bf
Tiered seating: $50 + bf
Table seats: $75 + bf

TICKETS HERE TICKETS HERE

Just days after Starz announced the Season 3 premiere date for Ash vs Evil Dead, fans have been given the first look into the new gore-tastic installment. The photos indicate another bloody good time for Ash, Pablo and Kelly while they defend the world from evil — and they have some new members on their crew.

Here's the official plot synopsis for the third season premiering on Starz this February:

“The third season finds Ash’s status in Elk Grove, Michigan has changed from murderous urban legend to humanity-saving hometown hero. When Kelly witnesses a televised massacre with Ruby’s fingerprints all over it, she returns with a new friend to warn Ash and Pablo that evil isn’t done with them yet. Blood is thicker than water in the battle of good vs Evil Dead!”

Evil Ruby

The first image gives fans a closer look at the alternate Ruby spreading her evil after killing present-day Ruby and escaping banishment at the end of last season. This Ruby looks to be the newest adversary and leader of the demon world.

The loss of present-day Ruby will put the group at a noticeable disadvantage without her strength and knowledge of the Deadite manifestation. We see quite a few victims in that barn — is alternate Ruby looking for crucial information? Maybe about a specific family member of Ash?

For more about Lucy's role as Ruby in Ash vs Evil Dead head on over to AUSXIP Lucy Lawless Ash Vs Evil Dead subsite

Source

This a little gruesome and I’m assuming this is from Season 3 of Ash Vs Evil Dead (Ruby’s got white hair).

For more about Lucy's role as Ruby in Ash vs Evil Dead head on over to AUSXIP Lucy Lawless Ash Vs Evil Dead subsite

You can see the shot in this video which was released by Starz

For more about Lucy's role as Ruby in Ash vs Evil Dead head on over to AUSXIP Lucy Lawless Ash Vs Evil Dead subsite

The cast of Pleasuredome came out after the show ended (and they had to be exhausted from that high energy show) to spread the love and support Marriage Equality in Australia. Here in Oz we are trying to get into the 21st century and allow same sex couples to marry just like heterosexual couples have the right. So hopefully the vote with be a resounding YES come November. Lucy and the rest of the cast added their voices to the YES Vote across the ditch.

Lucy gave an fantastic speech – Bravo Lucy and the rest of the cast.

Some of @reallucylawless's incredible speech last night during the parade @ PLEASUREDOME. Vote YES Australia #Equality

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Here are some photos and many thanks to those who for posting these on their Instagram account – the GORGEOUS and EXTREMELY talented James Luck is in the white dress.

PLEASUREDOME. Last night there was a parade and some of the cast & crew came out to party with the crowd.

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Loving you....#pleasuredome #pleasuredomethemusical #mypleasuredome #musicaltheatrenz

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A #qween with a #queen the #sideprof is strong with this one. #smokinghotbitches @jamesluckdance @mariashantiom @pleasuredomethemusical #pleasuredome #pleasuredomethemusical #mypleasuredome #musicaltheatrenz

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Check out the fun that the Pleasuredome cast had when they had a mini Australian Marriage Equality Pride Parade. Lucy indicated they were doing this on twitter (see below). The videos are from Ashleigh Taylor (Lilith) and Moses Mackay (Otis)

@RealLucyLawless myself and the rest of our incredible cast marched in support of EQUALITY. Aus you have my YES vote. Love is Love, bitches pic.twitter.com/8Xyu0qd36H

-- Ashleigh Taylor (@ashtaylorau) October 8, 2017

Posted this on the 7th October:

I love Pleasuredome the Musical and now I love it even more - They supporting the Marriage Equality vote going on in Australia. We (in Australia) are at a crossroad and NOW is the time to give the LGBTI Community the same rights as heterosexual couples. So the fact that Rob's creation in New Zealand is doing this fills me with joy. It's a gesture that means EVERYTHING.

Thank you to Rob, Thank you to the cast of Pleasuredome Musical - if you are an Aussie are reading this, have you crossed YES on your ABS form? Have you mailed it off to the ABS? Have you? If you haven't we don't a lot of time. The kiwis are urging us on - LET'S DO THIS!

LET'S DO THIS NOW!

Tonight we are doing a #Pride parade at @PleasuredomeNZ in support of #marriagequality in Australia. @lgbti_au @PlebisciteWatch RESPECT LOVE

-- Lucy Lawless (@RealLucyLawless) October 7, 2017

Check out the fun that the Pleasuredome cast had when they had a mini Australian Marriage Equality Pride Parade. Lucy indicated they were doing this on twitter (see below). The videos are from Ashleigh Taylor (Lilith) and Moses Mackay (Otis)

@RealLucyLawless myself and the rest of our incredible cast marched in support of EQUALITY. Aus you have my YES vote. Love is Love, bitches pic.twitter.com/8Xyu0qd36H

-- Ashleigh Taylor (@ashtaylorau) October 8, 2017

Posted this on the 7th October:

I love Pleasuredome the Musical and now I love it even more - They supporting the Marriage Equality vote going on in Australia. We (in Australia) are at a crossroad and NOW is the time to give the LGBTI Community the same rights as heterosexual couples. So the fact that Rob's creation in New Zealand is doing this fills me with joy. It's a gesture that means EVERYTHING.

Thank you to Rob, Thank you to the cast of Pleasuredome Musical - if you are an Aussie are reading this, have you crossed YES on your ABS form? Have you mailed it off to the ABS? Have you? If you haven't we don't a lot of time. The kiwis are urging us on - LET'S DO THIS!

LET'S DO THIS NOW!

Tonight we are doing a #Pride parade at @PleasuredomeNZ in support of #marriagequality in Australia. @lgbti_au @PlebisciteWatch RESPECT LOVE

-- Lucy Lawless (@RealLucyLawless) October 7, 2017

On September 25, The Changeover movie had it’s premiere in Christchurch. Unfortunately Lucy couldn’t attend because she was performing in the New Zealand production of Pleasuredome in Auckland. She sent a video greeting instead.

For more about Lucy's role as Miryam Carlisle in The Changeover head on over to AUSXIP Lucy Lawless The Changeover subsite

The movie is the screen adaptation of the Young Adult novel “The Changeover: A Supernatural Romance” by Margaret Mahy.
The film is about:

A 16-year-old who lives in a low-rent suburb on the edge of earthquake-scarred Christchurch with her mother and four-year-old brother. When an ancient spirit attacks her brother and slowly drains the life out of him, she discovers her true identity and the supernatural ability within her, which she must harness to save her brother’s life.

Lucy is joined by actors: Timothy Spall, Melanie Lynskey, Charlie Heaton, Erana James, Stefania LaVie Owen, Jamie Curry

Directed by: Stuart McKenzie, Miranda Harcourt
Screenplay by: Stuart McKenzie

Ash Vs Evil Dead is back for Season 3 and will air on the Starz channel on 25 Feb. Starz has released two Lucy as Ruby related images.

SyFyWire Reports: Lucy Lawless (Xena) returns as Ruby, the Demon Mother of Fire, and she isn't holding anything back. We also meet Ash's daughter Brandy in the premiere and her mom Candy Barr. In typical Deadite fashion, Ash and his newfound fam are thrown into mayhem as he shows his daughter what his life entails, taking high school drama to a whole new level.

Check out more of Lucy as Ruby in the Ash Vs Evil Dead Image Galleries

For more about Lucy's role as Ruby in Ash vs Evil Dead head on over to AUSXIP Lucy Lawless Ash Vs Evil Dead subsite

Before we get to the Kicking Ass image, I have to tell you about the AUSXIP server issues I'm having. It seem certain portions of the site/s haven't migrated properly (grrr) and I'm only finding them because I'm about to update them and they are not there (eg image galleries). This happened with the Ash vs Evil Dead gallery on the Lucy site today. PLEASE if you get an error message when you go to any section of AUSXIP, please contact me - AUSXIP is a monster site and sometimes I won't get around to finding the problem for quite some time. So if you find a problem, please report it to me.

So. I have the technology, I have rebuilt it (sorry couldn't resist...I am a bionic geek at heart and it was my first love/crush/sigh). Anyhoo...lookee the image galleries are working again!

and now the kick ass (I keep writing Kick Ash...) image I created some time ago...

Yes Indeed.

For more about Lucy's role as Ruby in Ash vs Evil Dead head on over to AUSXIP Lucy Lawless Ash Vs Evil Dead subsite

I love Pleasuredome the Musical and now I love it even more - They supporting the Marriage Equality vote going on in Australia. We (in Australia) are at a crossroad and NOW is the time to give the LGBTI Community the same rights as heterosexual couples. So the fact that Rob’s creation in New Zealand is doing this fills me with joy. It’s a gesture that means EVERYTHING.

Thank you to Rob, Thank you to the cast of Pleasuredome Musical – if you are an Aussie are reading this, have you crossed YES on your ABS form? Have you mailed it off to the ABS? Have you? If you haven’t we don’t a lot of time. The kiwis are urging us on – LET’S DO THIS!

LET’S DO THIS NOW!

Tonight we are doing a #Pride parade at @PleasuredomeNZ in support of #marriagequality in Australia. @lgbti_au @PlebisciteWatch RESPECT LOVE

— Lucy Lawless (@RealLucyLawless) October 7, 2017

This video was done two years ago but I just saw it and it's hysterical. Apparently Lucy does Spooky quite well.

This has to be one of the weirdest (and funniest) interviews Lucy has done. Of course it’s from New Zealand and she was there to promote Pleasuredome but talked more about Xena. She was once again asked to do the war cry. The look on her face when the host started to do it had me laughing. 

For more about Lucy's role as Sappho in Pleasuredome Musical head on over to AUSXIP Lucy Lawless Pleasuredome subsite and for more info about Lucy being Xena go to AUSXIP Mothership – Australian Xena Information Page (just in case anyone has forgotten).

Caption: WTF is he doing?

and here is the interview.

and just because we all love to hear Lucy doing the Xena War Cry…the following video is the one I shot from the 2012 Auckland Concert. I was perched on a fireplace – high above the crowd and Anika Moa managed to get Lucy to do the Xena war cry during her Auckland concert. Very funny banter between them just after they returned for an encore.

Starz has announced the premiere date for Ash Vs Evil Dead Season 3. Check out the press release from Starz below

STARZ SERVES UP ANOTHER ASH-KICKING DOSE OF “ASH VS EVIL DEAD,” SEASON THREE TO PREMIERE FEBRUARY 25

STARZ RELEASES OFFICIAL SEASON THREE TEASER KEY ART

OCTOBER 06, 2017

Beverly Hills, Calif. —

Grab your chainsaws and watch out for Deadites because the grooviest show on TV returns in all its Ash-kicking splendor with more grisly battles, ghoulish banter and more blood-drenched fun than ever. The highly anticipated 10-episode third season of STARZ Original horror-comedy series “Ash vs Evil Dead” will premiere on Sunday, February 25, 2018 at 9PM ET/PT.

The wickedly gore-filled series stars Bruce Campbell as Ash Williams, the chainsaw-wielding anti-hero tasked with saving the world from evil; Lucy Lawless as Ruby, the unpredictable foe and occasional ally who has strong ties to the origin of the “Necronomicon;” Ray Santiago plays Pablo Simon Bolivar, Ash’s loyal sidekick and eternal optimist; and Dana DeLorenzo returns as Kelly Maxwell, orphaned in Season One and ready to kick some evil ass. The upcoming season also finds Ash discovering his long lost daughter, Brandy Barr, played by newcomer Arielle Carver-O’Neill (“House Husbands,” “Suburbs,” “Conspiracy 365”).

The third season finds Ash’s status in Elk Grove, Michigan has changed from murderous urban legend to humanity-saving hometown hero. When Kelly witnesses a televised massacre with Ruby’s fingerprints all over it, she returns with a new friend to warn Ash and Pablo that evil isn’t done with them yet. Blood is thicker than water in the battle of good vs Evil Dead!

The Evil Dead original filmmakers Sam Raimi, Rob Tapert and Bruce Campbell serve as executive producers on Season Three along with Ivan Raimi and Rick Jacobson. Mark Verheiden serves as Showrunner with Producer Moira Grant. New and long-time Evil Dead fans can catch up on Seasons One and Two of the STARZ Original series “Ash vs Evil Dead” on the STARZ app.

And visit the official Ash Facebook Page and follow @AshvsEvilDead on Twitter and Instagram. Join the conversation with #AshvsEvilDead and #STARZ.

The gore-filled series stars Bruce Campbell as Ash Williams, the chainsaw-wielding anti-hero tasked with saving the world from evil; Lucy Lawless as Ruby, his unpredictable foe and occasional ally who has strong ties to the origin of the Necronomicon; Ray Santiago as Pablo Simon Bolivar, Ash’s loyal sidekick and eternal optimist; and Dana DeLorenzo as Kelly Maxwell, orphaned in Season 1 and ready to kick some evil ass.

The upcoming season also finds Ash discovering his long-lost daughter, Brandy Barr (newcomer Arielle Carver-O’Neill).

For more about Lucy's role as Ruby in Ash vs Evil Dead head on over to AUSXIP Lucy Lawless Ash Vs Evil Dead subsite

I’ve just added quite a few videos to the video site. Some have already been posted in the news section but were not added to the video section.

Pleasuredome: Sappho’s Anthem – I’m On Fire
Posted on: 4th October 2017

I’m on Fire has become Sappho’s anthem (and a fan favourite). We don’t have Lucy’s version but we do have The Boss singing it so just imagine Lucy singing this instead. Lucy talks about Pleasuredome in the post on Facebook. Sappho, her character, falls in love with Lilith, a younger woman who is the daughter […]

Pleasuredome: Sappho Alter Ego
Posted on: 4th October 2017

I don’t want to spoil this for those who are going to see Pleasuredome but this particular video shows Sappho’s Alter Ego and it’s one of the best scenes in the entire show. This show is INCREDIBLE but this is MAGNIFICENT. Lucy’s sheer brilliance in this is just mind blowing. Beautifully choreographed and acted. This […]

Pleasurdome: Lucy Prepares Before The Show
Posted on: 4th October 2017

Lucy posted the following video on her Official Facebook Page of her warming up vocally before #Pleasuredome For more about Lucy’s role as Sappho in Pleasuredome Musical head on over to AUSXIP Lucy Lawless Pleasuredome subsite

PSA: Let’s Put Litter In It’s Place
Posted on: 4th October 2017

Let’s Put Litter in its Place! First national campaign to raise awareness about litter in New Zealand since the 1980s AUCKLAND, 2 October 2017 –Love NZ and Be a Tidy Kiwi have launched a joint TV advertising campaign to encourage New Zealanders to “Put Litter in its Place.” The TV Commercial developed by BrandWorld features Lucy Lawless and […]

Radio Newstalkzb with Kerre and Mark 04 October 2017
Posted on: 4th October 2017

Actress Lucy Lawless joins Kerre and Mark in studio, to discuss her new musical Pleasuredome. Lawless described the show as a Studio 54 theme park for grown-ups. “You get to go back in time to when New York was quite gritty. It was the Reagan era. It was the dawning of the gay cancer – […]

Pleasuredome: Red Carpet NZ Interviews Lucy, Ashleigh and Moses
Posted on: 2nd October 2017

Red Carpet NZ interviewed Lucy, Ashleigh Taylor (Lilith) and Moses Mackay (Otis) at the premiere of Pleasuredome. I think the interviewer is a little excited (and trust me, she has every reason to be because the show is INCREDIBLE. Check out my review here: Pleasuredome Review by MaryD) For more about Lucy’s role as Sappho in […]

Pleasuredome Premiere Curtain Call 28 September 2017
Posted on: 28th September 2017

Pleauredome held it’s World Premiere on 28 September 2017 in Auckland New Zealand. Everyone was raving about it (and for good reason!) Red Carpet NZ was present and there’s a small snippet at the end of the show where the flowers are presented to Lucy Lawless (Sappho) and Ashleigh Taylor (Lilith) The song they begin […]

For more about Lucy's role as Sappho in Pleasuredome Musical head on over to AUSXIP Lucy Lawless Pleasuredome subsite

Actress Lucy Lawless joins Kerre and Mark in studio, to discuss her new musical Pleasuredome. Lawless described the show as a Studio 54 theme park for grown-ups. "You get to go back in time to when New York was quite gritty. It was the Reagan era. It was the dawning of the gay cancer - that was aids and there was a lot of fear...So this club is kind of this sepulchre of acceptance and support for the gay, transgender and partying community. Tickets to Pleasuredome are on sale via Ticketek.

For more about Lucy's role as Sappho in Pleasuredome Musical head on over to AUSXIP Lucy Lawless Pleasuredome subsite

NZ Herald writer Rachel Stewart went to the premiere of Pleasuredome in this article about the show and Lucy. The photo used appears to be from the Time Out Magazine (NZ Herald Supplement) photoshoot Lucy did for the Herald.

You can read the full text of the article here

For more about Lucy's role as Sappho in Pleasuredome Musical head on over to AUSXIP Lucy Lawless Pleasuredome subsite

Lucy is talking about Pleasuredome in the post on Facebook. Sappho, her character, falls in love with Lilith, a younger woman who is the daughter of the property developer who wants to knock down the Pleasuredome club. As you can see that will cause massive complications!

Sappho sings “I’m On Fire” and it has become a fan favourite at the shows. For obvious reasons because Lucy sings it beautifully and she is trying to convey her love to Lilith.

Here’s the Boss singing it:

You don’t know what Pleasuredome is? Where have you been, in a coma or a cave without internet connection? Never mind you’re online now and reading this. For more about Lucy's role as Sappho in Pleasuredome Musical head on over to AUSXIP Lucy Lawless Pleasuredome subsite and then to go to ticketek and get yourself a ticket. Trust me, you’re going to come away with the urge to go buy another ticket for the following day. Give in to that urge.

Sappho is a glorious addiction – Lilli seems to think so!

If you haven’t read my review of Pleasuredome…why not? Oh wait yes you were in a coma or in cave without internet access. Go here to read my LONG review (It’s almost the length of a novella – I had A LOT to say).

Red Carpet NZ interviewed Lucy, Ashleigh Taylor (Lilith) and Moses Mackay (Otis) at the premiere of Pleasuredome. I think the interviewer is a little excited (and trust me, she has every reason to be because the show is INCREDIBLE. Check out my review here: Pleasuredome Review by MaryD)

For more about Lucy's role as Sappho in Pleasuredome Musical head on over to AUSXIP Lucy Lawless Pleasuredome subsite

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For more about Lucy's role as Sappho in Pleasuredome Musical head on over to AUSXIP Lucy Lawless Pleasuredome subsite

Let’s Put Litter in its Place!

Let’s Put Litter in its Place!

First national campaign to raise awareness about litter in New Zealand since the 1980s

AUCKLAND, 2 October 2017 –Love NZ and Be a Tidy Kiwi have launched a joint TV advertising campaign to encourage New Zealanders to “Put Litter in its Place.” The TV Commercial developed by BrandWorld features Lucy Lawless and Ian Mune and will initially run for six weeks on TV1 and 2 with a separate digital campaign being launched. The message from Lucy and Ian is “Let’s Put Litter in its Place. It’s just how we do things around here.”

The campaign is linked to a national behavioural change programme and investment in new and upgraded rubbish/recycling infrastructure that use smart technology to minimise overflow and reduce collection costs. The new vibrant bins which feature signage in multiple languages will be introduced in Marlborough, Queenstown Lakes, Rotorua, Tauranga and Wellington during October and November.

The campaign is managed by The Packaging Forum and the Auckland Litter Prevention Steering Group which manages the Be a Tidy Kiwi brand and comprises Auckland Council, Keep Auckland Beautiful, Auckland Motorways (NZ Transport Agency) and KiwiRail and is supported by councils around the country.

Richard Leckinger, Program Manager for Be a Tidy Kiwi says “There has been no national campaign about litter since the 1980s and this new campaign is intended to nudge New Zealanders into thinking before they litter. We are very pleased to be bringing together two of New Zealand’s iconic brands, Love NZ and Be a Tidy Kiwi to kick-start awareness and the motivation to make a change.”

Lyn Mayes, Manager at The Packaging Forum, says “Our membership includes around 70% of the 100 most often littered brands and they will be working with us to bring the Let’s Put Litter in its Place message to their consumers. We also encourage those Fast Food, Snack Food and Beverages brands who don’t fund recycling and waste management through our schemes to get behind the campaign and be part of the solution.”

The $2.4 million project has received $1.72 million funding from The Government’s Waste Minimisation Fund and will be supported by in kind investment by industry and local government to increase the reach of this national advertising campaign.

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