LUCY LAWLESS NEWS - ARCHIVED NEWS
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January - July 200131 July
Lucy to guest star in X-Files for a few episodes! Lucy has now signed on for a multi-episode gig on the upcoming season of ``The X-Files '' She is set to appear on the show's first two episodes. There's a chance she could do more episodes, though nothing's been decided yet.
26 July
Lucy was interviewed on New Zeland tv show "Today Live". A full transcript will be online soon. Small snippets from the interview (from Richard K who will be transcribing the interview): Everything she wears is New Zealand made - wears a fake leather skirt, black t-shirt, what looks like winter boots [unsure] and one of those long shells as a necklace. She's been back in NZ for about 3 weeks and will be going to the States in about 10 days time. Its a busy week for her this week. She's going to Marist Primary for a mini auction on Friday - then off to perform with Sir Howie and Temuera Morrison same night. Her favorite holiday spot is Auckland. And she wants people to buy those little teddy's this month. To contribute to the appeal and get a teddy go to: http://www.starship.org.nz/cg/Story?Action=View&Story_id=440
24 July
I have uploaded a piece from the Sunday News yesterday which had a picture and brief details about her role in this event. You can check it out at the link below: http://kiwiattic.bizland.com/Xena/SundayNews/220701.htm This is not going to be a televised concert, running for 3 nights at the Sky City theatre. If you are interested in a copy of this paper, they are US$3.50 + US$3.50 shipping...........those with previous dealings can email me directly leanne@kiwiattic.com
9 July
There is an article, "Melissa's Second Coming," in the August 2001 issue of Curve magazine. It doesn't have any photos of Lucy, but does have a long bit about her involvement in Melissa Etheridge's upcoming Oxygen Custom Concert, which is scheduled to air July 17th on Oxygen at 7:00 p.m., CST. The concert will have a simultaneous webcast at http://www.oxygen.com
Many thanks to Linda Crist for the information7 July
Lucy's two movies "Bitter Song & Peach" are now available on DVD (Region 1)
Price: $16.99 from Amazon.com20 June
Lucy Lawless will be LIVE in the Oxygen studios on the daily talk show, "Pure Oxygen," Thursday June 21, beginning at noon, to answer the two best questions posted on the "XENA"/Oxygen message boards (the interview will also be available to watch online at oxygen.com). In addition, fans can log on to oxygen.com at 4:00 p.m. ET as "Sins Of The Past" airs and reminisce about their favorite "XENA" moments. The chat will appear in the "stripe" on the bottom of the screen during the show. Also, remember to check out a special "XENA"-fortified version of "Pure Oxygen" on Saturday June 23 at 1:30 p.m.
[Click here to read the full article from Entertainment Wire}7 June
Lucy's interview on NPR is now available to hear (you will need Real Player)
http://www.npr.org/programs/wesat/features/2001/010616.xena.html5 June
The following appeared in The Star June 12 page 44 ACtion Gals:
THere is a photo of Xena and the caption reads:
Lucy Lawless (Xena:Warrior Princess-Syndicated)
Voluptuous New Zealander Lucy, 33, was the spear-carrier for the new generation of women action stars - and the yardstick by which all others are measured. Sword-wielding Xena sliced and diced her way through a mystical medieval world from 1995 until this year. There'll be no new shows, but legions of fans will keep watching her in syndication. And the 5-foot-11 Lucy, who performed many of her own stunts, appreciates it all. "It's a 1-in-10-million chance of a lifetime," she says.
Many thanks to Beboman for the blurb30 May
Lucy, Renee and Rob Tapert will be at the seminar of the Museum of Television and Radio in Beverly Hills on June 19 for the screening of the season enders and a discussion panel afterwards. This is a SOLD OUT event BUT good news from Mist at Sword and Staff:
"For those who would like an opportunity to attend this event, we are giving away two free tickets to the high bidders on 2 Sword and Staff t-shirts in the current Starship Monopoly Auction. For more information, see the S&S auction at http://sword-and-staff.com/auction.htm"
29 May
- There's a poll on the Athletic women site as to who you would like to see in the role of Wonder Woman. Lucy is leading the pack from Chyna, Sandra Bullock and Vicky Pratt. You can only vote once so make it count!
http://www.athleticwomen.com.21 May
- The following appeared in the Austin-Statesman newspaper
Russell Croweisn't the only New Zealand-raised thespian planning to take a
musical side project to Austin this summer. Lucy Lawless has turned in her
warrior princess garb for a song-writer's flannel and denim following the
cancellation of "Xena". The country music fan has asked Threadgill's Eddie
Wilson. whose stepdaughter RENEE O'CONNOR played Xena's sidekick Gabrielle, to line up a backing band of Austin musicians for some serious woodshedding in a couple months. Maybe while she's in town, Miss Lucy can arm-wrestle Sandra Bullock (currently an Austinite) for the coveted role of "Wonder Woman".12 May
The following is from Leanne at Kiwi Attic
I have managed to get copies of the book Living Life Out Loud, written by Kay Douglas, an Auckland based psychotherapist/counsellor. This book involves 22 outstanding and inspirational NZ women, and their motivations.......check it out at this link: http://kiwiattic.bizland.com/Xena/otheritems/Lifeoutloud.htm I do warn you though, there are a limited number at the moment, although I will be able to access more without any problem, there just may be a wait of a few days. The book is US$25.00 + US$7.00 shipping, and has a soft cover. Email us directly to get your own copy............further details available at the link above.Available now in Australia is the NZ Woman's Weekly that has two pictures of Lucy from the Comedy Awards. One she is carrying her co-host and the other she is laughing at the camera. Scans of the two pictures will be up soon.
26 April
Lucy attended a recent Melissa Ethridge concert and sported a new hairdo.
and at the Comedy Awards
24 April
Lucy has gone punk! No not really..well sort of. Lucy will be appearing in the movie SPIDERMAN (produced by Sam Raimi) in a cameo appearance as a punk rocker!
Read more about it on
http://www.the-sun.co.uk/news/13617602 \More Lucy In the News - from Kiwi Attic
This weeks Sunday papers and Womans Day, also feature Lucy.............mostly to do with the new book being released in two days time about amazing New Zealand women and their struggles to reach their goals. The articles are all slightly different, and the Womans Day one is transcribed, but the others are two long (and my fingers too short). Take a look at:
Womans Day: http://kiwiattic.bizland.com/Xena/WD/300401.htm
Sunday News: http://kiwiattic.bizland.com/Xena/SundayNews/220401.htm
Sunday Star Times: http://kiwiattic.bizland.com/Xena/SStar/220401.htm5 April
Lucy appears in the May 2001 issue of Ralph Magazine (an Australian men's magazine). Lucy is ranked #138 out of a field of 150 of the Sexiest Women in the World. There is a half page pic and a small blurb - scan should be up soon
2 April
Josh Becker was asked on his site about Lucy's next move and he indicated he heard that Lucy will be starring in a film by Rennie Harlan.
29 March 2001
Happy Birthday to Lucy Lawless! The Flawless One turns 33 today.
Yesterday AOL featured Lucy (as Xena) on their site. "Girls Fight Back", the article discusses tough females in the media today. Xena was first on the list. There is a survey asking readers who would win in a fight. Xena is winning (well of course). Unfortunately only AOL members can participate.
http://aolsvc.aol.com/entertainment/photogalleries/main.adp14 February 2001
- On the NBC site for Just Shoot Me there is an interview with Lucy in RealPlayer format about her guest starring role.[Click here to go to NBC site]
- Red hot Lucy and Renee picture for sale from Kiwi Attic
The photo you have all been waiting for..........Lucy and Renee O'Connor holding hands at the TV Guide Television awards. This is an excellent quality 5 x 7inch glossy photo. Unfortunately, we were unable to budge this particular photographer from their price and as a consequence, this photo is more expensive than other 5 x 7's previously offered by Kiwi Attic. US$10.00 for the photograph, but shipping is still US$3.50, with the offer of 3 or more photos ordered being shipped for free. http://kiwiattic.bizland.com/Xena/otheritems/LLRCphoto.htm4 February 2001
- Added advert scan in the US TV Guide for Lucy's appearance on Just Shoot Me
- In Entertainment Weekly Magazine #581 Feb.9, 2001 for Saturday programming Saturday February 10, Syndicated-Xena: Warrior Princess... "A nosy television reporter asks Gabrielle if she's in love with Xena."
many thanks to Tanya for the information- Lucy to play Wonder Woman in new movie?
"Fans mourning the death of Xena:Warrior Princess received a glimmer of hope this week. Lucy Lawless who played the title role in the recently axed show, is the hot favourite to portray Wonder Woman, the mother of allsuper-heroines. The comic book character inspired a much-loved television series in the Seventies, starring Lynda Carter, but previous plans for Wonder Woman to join her DC Comics stablemates Batman and Superman on the big screen have floundered.
[Click here to read The Times Online Article]- The NZ Herald had a small blurb about the SkyCity Starlight Symphony hosted by Lucy and Kevin (see below for the pictures and a small report)
The free concert in the Auckland Domain will be hosted by actors Lucy Lawless and Kevin Smith. Lawless' biggest challenge has been walking in high heels. She says she rarely wears them and, although she starred in a Broadway production of Grease, she has no plans to sing tonight. The concert starts at 7.30 pm and will raise money for the Starship and Kidz First children's hospitals. If postponed, it will be held tomorrow night.
[Click here to read full article on NZ Herald Online]- Lucy Lawless & Kevin Smith hosted the SkyCity Starlight Symphony in New Zealand on 3 February 2001. The goal was to collect donations for Kidz First and Stasrship Hospital. This was outlined by Michael Hirst who made a short speech making people aware of the importance of this project. Richard K was one of the volunteers and he also managed to snap a few pictures of Lucy and Kevin on stage. [Click here to view the mini report and picture scans]
- The US TV Guide Promo for Just Shoot Me is
Thursday February 8, 2001--9:30pm Just Shoot Me "To make Maya jealous, Elliott hires a hooker (Lucy Lawless) and passes her off as a doctor he's dating; Finch plays auctioneer."
Many thanks to Tanya for the information26 January 2001
Lucy's in a bit of a bother - she can't find her Is There A Doctor In the House (Season 1) script with her notes in it. It was auctioned off in 1997 and Sharon Delaney would like to know which lucky fan has this script - Lucy wants a copy of it! If you have it and would like to help Lucy out email Sharon Delaney on outback@primenet.com
23 January 2001
In a recent article in NZ magazine New Idea, Kevin Smith revealed that Lucy and Kevin will be co-hosting the Sky City Starlight Symphony in Auckland in February.
The spunky star is having a hectic start to his new year, including co-host duties at the Sky City Starlight Symphony in Auckland next month, with Warrior Princess Lucy Lawless. The pair may sing a duet. 'We've both done Christmases in the Park before. I'd like to sing some kind of modern classic,' he says.The concert will raise money for both Auckland's children's hospitals, Kidz First and Starship, and Kevin says it's nice to feel he's giving something back to the community.
[Click here to read more of the article on axip]17 January 2001
In March of 2000 Lucy did a BBC Radio 4 interview for the programme Crossing Continents. The mp3 of that 6 minute interview is now available to download. [Click here to download bbcinterview.mp3]
11 January 2001
The t-shirt Lucy signed for Safe and Sound Appeal Charity that Creation auctioned off on Ebay went for $1477. Lucy and the Starship Hospital continue to be amazed by the generosity of all the Xena fans who have been donating money through various fund-raising efforts for their battle against child abuse.
[Source: The Official Xena Fan Club] -
Updated The Safe & Sound Information Page9 January 2001
As a followup to the update of the 7th January -
Leanne from Kiwi Attic states:
There is also a small insert featured in the TV Guide advertising this documentary. There is a picture of Lucy and Rob above a brief summary of the shows content. This can be found at the following link:
http://kiwiattic.bizland.com/Xena/othermags/LLTVGuide1301.htm7 January 2001
NZ TV Guide - 13 to 19 January 2001
Documentary special about New Zealand actress Lucy Lawless and her rise to international fame as Xena, Warrior Princess. Lawless, born Lucille Francis Ryan in Mt Albert, Auckland, talks about her life and career.
7:30 pm 17 January 2001 on TV3
Many thanks to Richard K for the news
[This could be the same as the E! Profile on Lucy seen last year in the US]4 January 2001
Lucy appeared in the movie "I'll Make You Happy" as herself in a small cameo appearance is now available on video. Facets Video has it available for $59.95.
Their blurb says:
Facets Video (www.facets.org) [800-331-6197]I'll Make You Happy
Siggy, a teenaged prostitute, thinks she may have found a way out of Auckland's red light district and on to Easy Street when she finds out about her pimp's planned drug deal. She decides to steal the pimp's money and make a run for better days in this offbeat comedy. Star Jodie Rimmer is one of several cast members who has appeared on the syndicated "Xena" and "Hercules" TV shows. Xena herself, Lucy Lawless, makes a cameo appearance. Also starring Rena Owen ("Once Were Warriors"). VHS: S42155. $59.95. Athina Tsoulis New Zealand 1999 92 mins.2 January 2001
At the Opium Den’s recent 10th-anniversary shindig, the club’s co-owner JOSH WELLS noticed a very convincing Xena type, and whispered, “You do a mean LUCY LAWLESS” — right into the ear of the real TV deal herself (pictured with CANDYASS, center, and ALEXIS ARQUETTE).
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