June 2011 Archives

The gorgeous 2010 Starz promo that featured the cast of its various shows, including "Spartacus", is back online now at Tony Molina's site.

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Contributor: Barbara Davies

TelevisionWithoutPity.com is holding its annual Tubey Awards and "Spartacus" has several nominations:

Best New Show
Best Drama
Favorite Actor(John Hannah)
Favorite Actress(Lucy Lawless)

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IT WAS AN AWESOME DAY OUT – GREAT WEATHER, EXCELLENT ENTERTAINMENT, SEVERAL HUNDRED SMILEY PEOPLE AND LOTS OF LOVELY CASH RAISED FOR CHRISTCHURCH!

More than 100 up-for-it teams turned out on Sunday 29 May and ran, walked, skipped and even cartwheeled around the block for Britomart Block Benefit. Punters of all ages, fitness ability and fashion sense participated and plenty more came and cheered them on.

More than $33,000 was raised for the Red Cross Christchurch Earthquake Appeal through a mixture of sponsorship and donation. One of the more than 20 Les Mills teams, the Les Mills International Work Horses (Lucy's team) , took the team fundraising prize with a total of $4000 raised.

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Contributor: Barbara Davies

Lucy has posted a new blog about attending a Jane Goodall lecture where Jane talked about her Roots & Shoots movement.

In Dunedin. Jane is one of the best speakers I have ever seen. A fascinating being. I learned a lot. She is here talking about her Roots & Shoots movement which helps people set themselves up to be part of the solution for a sustainable world. It is primarily aimed at children, but also has chapters for grown ups. I am going to look into it a bit more deeply...Read More on Lucy's Official Fan Club Site

Lucy won the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress in Television for her work in "Spartacus: Blood & Sand".

@Valerie_Perez tweeted out a photo of Lucy's award:

http://twitpic.com/5fy5lz - Congrats to Lucy Lawless for Best Supporting Actress Saturn Award!

Saturn Awards Winners List

Thanks to Barbara Davies

Battlestar Galactica actress Lucy Lawless, the unofficial wedding photographer, showed the bride some candid shots.

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Thanks to Barbara Davies

Here is what Spartacus fans have been waiting for - more Spartacus! Received the latest press release and DVD and Blu-Ray covers for the Spartacus: Gods of the Arena DVD and Blu-Ray releases in September!

PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release June 20, 2011

THIS SEPTEMBER, JOURNEY INTO THE PAST...
ANCHOR BAY ENTERTAINMENT RELEASES
"SPARTACUS: GODS OF THE ARENA"
AND "CAMELOT"

On Blu-Ray™ and DVD September 13, 2011

BEVERLY HILLS, CA -Anchor Bay Entertainment announced today that it will release two of the Starz Original series, "Spartacus: Gods of the Arena" and "Camelot - The Complete First Season" on Blu-ray™ and DVD in the U.S. and Canada on September 13, 2011. Each has become a fan favorite with their unique mix of visceral action, thrilling adventure and revealing romance. Both sets will roll out with extensive bonus features yet to be announced.

"We're pleased to be bringing both of these series to Blu-ray™ and DVD," said Kevin J. Carney, Executive Director of Marketing for Anchor Bay Entertainment. "Releasing both on the same date will give fans a chance to check each series out, catch up on those they've missed and prepare for future episodes."

"Spartacus: Gods of the Arena" is the prequel to the widely popular Starz Original series "Spartacus: Blood and Sand." Executive produced by Rob Tapert, Sam Raimi, Joshua Donen and Steven S. DeKnight, the 6 exhilarating episodes explore the House of Batiatus as it rises -- basking in the glow of its infamous champion Gannicus, whose skill with a sword is matched only by his thirst for wine and women. These are the times a young Batiatus has been waiting for. Poised to overthrow his father and take control, he'll freely betray anyone to ensure his gladiators are in the highest demand. And he'll have his loyal and calculating wife, Lucretia, by his side for every underhanded scheme, drawing on the brazen talents of her seductive friend Gaia when it counts. Together, they will stop at nothing to deceive the masses, seize power and bleed Capua dry.

Joining returning stars, John Hannah (The Mummy, Four Weddings and A Funeral) as Batiatus, Lucy Lawless ("Xena: Warrior Princess") as Lucretia and Peter Mensah (300, The Incredible Hulk) as Oenomaus, are talented new cast members Dustin Clare ("Underbelly") as Gannicus, Jaime Murray ("Hu$tle") as Gaia and Marisa Ramirez ("General Hospital") as Melitta.

Lucy Lawless The Adventures of the Black Stallion. Season 3 - Episode 16 (1993) Riding the Volcano - Lucy's Role: Sarah McFee.

Sarah McFee is a horse trainer whose main mission is to break a horse called Volcano. She's having a real tough time of breaking this horse and uses the whip whenever she can. Alec meets up with her on the beach and falls for her in a big way. He teaches her how to break Volcano and in the end, Alec gets his heart broken and Sarah gets a whole lot of money for Volcano, the now very broken in horse, thanks to Alec

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Jason’s back and he survived the push out of the window in Munich! Check out his latest video! If you haven’t seen those videos – click here – Stalking Lucy Lawless in Europe

Wow. I’m lucky to be alive after Lucy pushed me out of a hotel window in Munich. Back in New Zealand now, and I figured I’d document my recovery at Lucy’s house. Just short installments this time, because I don’t have the energy for much more. Stay tuned. I have a feeling this will be another amazing journey

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The Los Angeles Times looks at how the Emmy Awards has treated Science Fiction and Fantasy shows over the years. Xena and Lucy are mentioned.

A Fanboy's Fantasy - Los Angeles Times
16 June 2011

Let's hope there is some love for Lucy at this year's Emmy Awards. Her name is on the ballot to be nominated for her OUTSTANDING work on Spartacus: Gods of the Arena as Lucretia.

Starz has confirmed that Lucy will be one of the stars on the Spartacus Panel at the 2011 Comic Con Spartacus Panel. She joins Liam McIntyre, Katrina Law, Manu Bennett, Dustin Clare and Steven DeKnight.

Starz has released a press release today confirming that Lucy will be at the 2011 San Diego Comic Con!

STARZ TO FEATURE 'TORCHWOOD' AND 'SPARTACUS' AT 2011 COMIC-CON ON FRIDAY, JULY 22ND

A month ago we had the scoop that Lionsgate Entertainment is planning a September 6th DVD release of the recently-cancelled Mike Chiklis/Julie Benz series No Ordinary Family. Now the studio has properly announced the title, confirming that date and provided all sorts of new information. This will be a 4-disc set running 880 minutes, priced at $29.98 SRP. Extras, if any, haven't been provided. Box art has been distributed to retailers, however, and as you can see Lionsgate is officially labeling this package as "No Ordinary Family - The Complete 1st Season", despite the show's cancellation

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Hey folks,

I'm taking a few weeks off and recharging my batteries, try to finish my third novel in the Eva and Zoe series (won't my publisher be happy) and basically just relax on my winter holidays! YEAY! Yes it's my annual "let's-see-how-long-Mary-goes-without-touching-the-sites-and-driving-Lori-and-Mesh-crazy" :)

I may be taking a break but AUSXIP will continue to update you all on all things related to our favourite show/s and fave actors. Whilst I'm away getting my batteries recharged, Lori and Mesh will take over the reigns of updating everyone!

If you need to contact Lori or Mesh:

Lori is on LBoyles859@aol.com and Mesh is on mesh@ausxip.org

Battle On!

MaryD

Lucy Lawless was a guest commentator on the US show Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher in the US on 14 April 2000. On this page you will find a transcript, video and a behind the scenes report.

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Costume designer Barbara Darragh is the creator of Xena’s iconic outfit, Billy T James’ look as the Tainuia Kid in Came a Hot Friday, and has won awards for her work on the feature films The End of the Golden Weather and River Queen. Darragh’s television credits include Under the Mountain, Greenstone, Hercules and Xena, and, most recently, Spartacus.

In this ScreenTalk, Darragh talks about:

* Helping create special effects on the classic TV series Under the Mountain
* Using an assortment of odds and ends to create Billy T James’ Tainuia Kid costume for Came a Hot Friday
* Scouring old photo albums to create a vintage feel for The End of the Golden Weather
* How winning an award for the film’s costumes recognised the costume designing craft
* Having fun creating costumes for the ‘sandals and swords’ fantasy show Hercules
* Never intending to create a lesbian icon when designing the signature costume for Xena
* Using an incredible amount of blue dye for the soldiers’ uniforms on River Queen
* Managing tension on set over different views on how the film should look
* How beauty, pain, dirt and nudity make designing for Spartacus a ‘dream’

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Updated the AUSXIP Lucy Lawless Locusts Movie subsite with more movie stills and promo images from the 2005 movie "Locusts" with Lucy as Maddy Rierdon.  I have been redesigning Lucy's movie section and the video interviews and movie clips will be back online soon. Other multimedia includes Lucy's radio PR for the movie.

View images here  |  AUSXIP Lucy Lawless Locusts Movie subsite

2007 Comic Con Lucy Lawless TV Guide Super(Natural) Women Panel
Posted on: 14th June 2011

Lucy was at the 2007 Comic Con panel “TV Guide Super(Natural) Women Panel” on 29 July 2007 and AUSXIP Reporter Lori Boyles was in the audience to film it.

This is a playlist of 3 videos – total time of video is 50 minutes which was the entire panel. The video is focused on Lucy.

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You can also view images from this event taken by Lori and Michelle

View main 2007 Comic Con Event Page

Posted two episodes from the Air New Zealand Holiday Show – Nelson in New Zealand and Prague in the Czech Republic from 1992/1993.

Nelson Episode – Air New Zealand Holiday Show Lucy Lawless 1992
Posted on: 13th June 2011

In this episode of the Air New Zealand Holiday show, Lucy visits Nelson, New Zealand to visit one of New Zealand’s favourite holiday spot. In 1992 – 1993 Lucy was a presenter at the Air New Zealand Holiday Show where she travelled the world and sent in reports which looked like alot of fun. Click [...]

Prague Episode – Air New Zealand Holiday Show Lucy Lawless 1992
Posted on: 13th June 2011

Lucy travels to Praque, Czech Republic and samples the nightlight, the outdoor entertainment and the historic city. In 1992 – 1993 Lucy was a presenter at the Air New Zealand Holiday Show where she travelled the world and sent in reports which looked like alot of fun. Click here to view the other episodes from [...]

Click here to view more Lucy episodes from the Air New Zealand Holiday Show

Battlestar Galactica Press Conference 02 August 2007 Lucy Lawless
Posted on: 12th June 2011

Press conference August 2 2007. Ron Moore,Tricia Helfer,Katee Sackhoff,Lucy Lawless,Mary McDonnell and David Eick answer questions about season 4

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For more about Lucy's role on Battlestar Galactica go to AUSXIP Lucy Lawless Battlestar Galactica subsite

Entertainment Tonight Interviews Lucy and Renee 1997

Lucy was interviewed in a bookend interview with Entertaiment Tonight in 1997. At the start and at the end of an interview with Renee O'Connor.

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Now there's a headline I'm sure most Lucy fans didn't think they would see. Lucy volunteered to go to prison as part of a fundraising event for the New Zealand charity Shine on 19 March 2011. Shine – (Safer Homes in NZ Everyday) - is doing what works to stop domestic abuse in New Zealand. A very worthy charity indeed and one worthy of spending some time in prison to raise some money.

The Official Shine site has a great pic of Lucy (if you save the thumbnail image, you get the full size version rather than the thumbnail or click here to download it full size) – look at that face! LOL! Great mug shot. No photos were allowed inside the prison so this is the only photo which was taken as the "inmates" arrived at the prison.

The NZ Herald had an article about the charity event written by Tapu Misa on why this event took place. Click here to read the article

From the Official Shine Site:

In recognition of Shine’s contribution to the safety of New Zealand families, the Department of Corrections offered a unique opportunity for an evening inside the new portion of the Mt. Eden Prison facility. This event raised a massive $120,000 to support Shine’s award winning programme, safe@home, which provides free home security upgrades for high risk victims of domestic abuse – adults and dependent children who are at risk of serious injury or death.

Kerre Woodham MC'd this exclusive, invitation-only event. The guest list of dignitaries and corporate groups included Members of Parliament, Auckland Mayor Len Brown, Lucy Lawless, Rosie Horton (recently made a Dame for her charity work) and other prominent New Zealanders. Speakers included Dr. Pita Sharples and a former inmate who described what it was like being a prisoner.

The evening’s activities included an auction of a few very special donated items including:

• A Ralph Hotere signed bottle of wine
• Tim and Neil Finn signed Takamine guitar
• A Jon Tootill painting "Koekoea"
• A Queenstown golf package for 4
• A Fiona Whyte sculpture "The Light Within"
• A dinner party for 10 by chef and owner Geoff Scott at Vinnie's Restaurant in Herne Bay (which sold for more than any other auction item)

As the event was held inside of a prison, guests were treated to a night free from cellphones, cameras and stiletto heels. Hence the only photos taken at the event were of guests as they arrived.

Click here for the official site

Click here to support Shine on Facebook

-- Reporting by MaryD & Barbara Davies

In this episode of the Air New Zealand Holiday Show, Lucy takes in the sights of New Zealand's Queenstown, takes a skiing lesson, a tube ride down a mountain, takes a skidoo for a ride and the famous bungy jump off a helicopter.

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For more episodes from the Air New Zealand Holiday Show - click here

The Daily Mail had a look at some of the numerous New Zealanders to take the global stage and of course Lucy in Xena Warrior Princess is mentioned briefly.

For more articles about Lucy as Xena go to the AUSXIP Xena Warrior Princess Press Archive

Lucy was a presenter on the Air New Zealand Show during 1992/93 and went all over the world from Queenstown in New Zealand to Praque.

Aitutaki Lagoon Episode – Air NZ Holiday Show Lucy Lawless 1992
Posted on: 10th June 2011

In this episode Lucy pays a visit to the Aitutaki Lagoon – Lucy goes snorkeling, take a canoe ride and fishing island style in the lagoon. Watch for a very funny moment where plane wing meets Lucy’s hat and Lucy’s reaction!

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Aitutaki Lagoon

The Aitutaki Lagoon is 20 kilometres across at its widest point. It is much bigger than imagined, as the island of Rarotonga (Cook Islands’ main island) would actually fit inside the lagoon!

View a map of the lagoon here

The land mass is just 18.5 sq km (7.1 sq miles). The lagoon is quite shallow. In fact three quarters of it is no more than 4.5 metres deep (14.76 ft). The maximum depth only reaches 10.5 metres (34.45 ft). The name Aitutaki is derived from the words God (aitu) and led (taki). Famous first ‘tourists’ have included Captain Cook (1789 and 1792) and Charles Darwin (1835).

BSG Season 3 Bloopers Lucy Lawless
Posted on: 10th June 2011

BSG’s Blooper Reel for season 3 had some Lucy Lawless moments that were put together for this video – very cleverly done! Lucy Lawless was D’anna Biers / Number 3 on Battlestar Galactica.

For more info about Lucy’s role on Battlestar Galactica, check out on AUSXIP Lucy Lawless Battlestar Galactica subsite

A month ago we had the scoop that Lionsgate Entertainment is planning a September 6th DVD release of the recently-cancelled Mike Chiklis/Julie Benz series No Ordinary Family. Now the studio has properly announced the title, confirming that date and provided all sorts of new information. This will be a 4-disc set running 880 minutes, priced at $29.98 SRP. Extras, if any, haven't been provided. Box art has been distributed to retailers, however, and as you can see Lionsgate is officially labeling this package as "No Ordinary Family - The Complete 1st Season", despite the show's cancellation.

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On 1 May 2010 Lucy and 40,000 kiwis marched. The rally was held in Auckland to send a message to their government to stop mining in national parks Lucy was in the front marching with everyone to show her support.

It looks like the issue may become a problem again according to the NZ Herald article which appeared today:

Mining sector 'planning conservation land access'

Less than a year after being defeated by strong public opposition, the mining industry is planning another bid to gain access to minerals lying beneath the conservation estate, leading industry figures have indicated.

Labour MP David Parker yesterday said "senior" mining industry sources had told him they planned to seek an increase in the size of pockets of Schedule Four land, which may be used for mining related activities.

Under current law, miners could obtain permits to allow "interference" on Schedule Four land restricted to areas 10m by 10m….

Less than a year ago, public opinion - including a march down Queen St by 20,000 to 40,000 people led by actors Robyn Malcolm and Lucy Lawless - forced the Government into an embarrassing u-turn over its plans to remove Schedule Four protection from 7058ha of the Department of Conservation estate.

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You can also see AUSXIP Reporter Jo's photos and video (focused on Lucy) on the AUSXIP Lucy Lawless March Against Mining subpage

Lucy on Air NZ Holiday Show 1992/1993 – Berlin Episode
Posted on: 9th June 2011

In 1992 – 1993 Lucy was a presenter at the Air New Zealand Holiday Show where she travelled the world and sent in reports which looked like alot of fun. This clip is from her Berlin trip. Lucy visits Berlin and samples German nightlife, a visit to the biggest department store and the 6,000 sq [...]

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Lucy’s other episodes were (the video clips will be posted soon on AUSXIP Video – not as good a quality as the Berlin episode).

QUEENSTOWN, NZ

Lucy takes in the sights of New Zealand’s Queenstown, takes a skiing lesson, a tube ride down a mountain, takes a skidoo for a ride and the famous bungy jump off a helicopter.

WAITOMO CAVES, NZ

Lucy goes underground looking at the limestone formations, marvelling at the glow worm grotto, tubing through the underground caves, abseiling down to the Lost Word and hiking out of it.

PRAGUE, Czech Republic

Lucy travels to Praque, Czech Republic and samples the nightlight, the outdoor entertainment and the historic city.

HONG KONG

Lucy travels to the Asian shopping mecca of Hong Kong.

COOK ISLANDS

Lucy travels to the Cook Islands where she samples Island night life, Sunday church services and does a bit of dancing, Polynesian style.

HONG KONG ISLANDS

A  visit the Hong Kong Islands. Lucy visits Lantau with the Giant Budda, and other surrounding islands.

AITUTAKI

A visit to the Aitutaki Island – Lucy goes snorkeling, take a canoe ride and fishing island style in the lagoon

NAPIA, NZ
(Art Deco Kiwi Style)

A visit to Napia, New Zealand – the art deco kiwi style

NELSON, NZ

Lucy visits Nelson, New Zealand to visit one of New Zealand’s favourite holiday spot.

Looks like Lucy was out and about in Auckland and dropped into Auckland's The Neuw Storeroom on 30 May 2011.

The store's official Facebook page posted a pic of Lucy.

Neuw use a concept that they call Vintage Revision where designer Par Lundqvist takes inspiration from his enormous personal vintage jeans collection that he has re-cut and tailored into a modern brand with contemporary fits.  The process and idea to use Vintage Revision took form as a brand concept in 2005 in a house in Nieuwlandstraat, Brussels, Belgium hence the brand name. So far Neuw is sold into selected stores in Australasia and as far away as Scandinavia, and next season launching into respected denim youth fashion store OAK in New York, Fred Segal and American Rag to name a few.

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-- Reported by MaryD & Barbara Davies

Posted two video clips – one is a preview of the CSI Miami episode with Lucy and the other is the actual clip from the show. Season 7, Episode 7 Cheating Death.

CSI Miami S7 E7 “Cheating Death” – Lucy Lawless Nov 2008
Posted on: 8th June 2011

Season 7: Episode 7 – Cheating Death – Airdate: 10 November 2008 Role: Audrey Yates “Cheating Death” – A man is found handcuffed and stabbed in his hotel room, while a prank at the lab causes a rift in the CSI team and threatens their investigation,

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CSI Miami Season 7 Episode 7 Promo Lucy Lawless
Posted on: 8th June 2011

Season 7: Episode 7 - Cheating Death  Airdate: 10 November 2008 – Episode Preview Role:

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Other multimedia from this episodes
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Lucy's name is on the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences 2011 Primetime Emmy Awards Ballot

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I have uploaded the video of an interview Lucy did for the Australian TV Show "Where Are They Now".

Where Are They Now (Australian TV Show) interviewed Lucy in late 2005 and the interview airred on Channel 7 in Australia in March 2006.

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Screencaptures can also be downloaded

Added five new artworks by Klippart from Xena to the AUSXIP Xenaverse Art Gallery

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Gods of the Arena comes to a close on Wednesday in Australia on the GO! channel. The time has changed and it's now 10:30 pm instead of 9:30 pm.

Episode 06 The Bitter End

Batiatus seeks vengeance for all that has befallen him and retains his gladiators and Solonius in the cause. The opening of the new arena arrives, promising a spectacle of combat and blood.

Credits | Official Page | Episode Stills | Episode Promos

Klippart has submitted a gorgeous new Lucy as Xena artwork "A Land in Turmoil" - for those not familiar with the words, it's the opening lines of Xena Warrior Princess.

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"In a time of ancient gods, warlords and kings,
a land in turmoil cried out for a hero.
She was Xena, a mighty princess forged in the heat of battle.
The power. The passion. The danger.
Her courage will change the world."

View more of Klippart's artwork

For more about Lucy as Xena go to the Australian Xena Information Page
(AUSXIP's mothership)

There’s nothing sexier than a gorgeous babe armed to the teeth (unless she’s pointing her laser submachine gun at you, of course). Even more so if you take into account that, as Hollywood has dictated, heroines must not only carry weapons, but also wear ridiculously hot outfits. It doesn’t matter that, in a life-or-death situation, said outfits would prove as appropriate as a steak knife in a vegetarians’ convention. The truth is that an armed babe (it doesn’t matter if she’s wielding a sword, shooting arrows, or firing a bazooka) can tempt us to watch even the worst excuses for films – like Blood Rayne, for example. But hey, we’re weak and these goddesses are strong and beautiful!

Babe: Lucy Lawless
TV Show: Xena: Warrior Princess

Weapons of choice: Chakram and sword

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The Top 10 telefantasy actors we love to see putting in a special appearance, by our special guest star Jayne Nelson

Some actors can’t seem to get enough of sci-fi TV, and even if they’ve never landed themselves a regular gig on a show, their faces become so familiar, they almost feel like honorary members of the sci-fi family. Here we celebrate those serial science fiction guest stars who can raise the standard of an episode just by putting in an appearance.

Lucy Lawless

She’s never quite rediscovered that Xena high, but we still get a thrill seeing her in things like The X-Files, Battlestar Galactica, Spartacus Blood And Sand and No Ordinary Family

(she also had a cameo as a punk in Spider-Man 2, dontchaknow?)

Read more: SF’s Serial Guest Stars

-- News submitted by Barbara Davies

The New Zealand Herald TV Guide for Guest Pick of the week is Lucy in No Ordinary Family as Mrs X.

Episode 17: NO ORDINARY LOVE

The mysterious Mrs. X (Lucy Lawless, "Xena: Warrior Princess," "Battlestar Galactica") tasks the sexy - and dangerous - Sophie ("Battlestar Galactica's Tricia Helfer) to cause Jim and George to fall under her spell and make them do whatever she wants them to - which could place Jim's marriage in jeopardy.

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Ep Stills | ScreenCaps | Behind The Scenes | Video

For more about Lucy's role on No Ordinary Family, check out the AUSXIP Lucy Lawless No Ordinary Family subsite.

Win a copy of Hunted: The Demon's Forge!

Bethesda Softworks and inExile Entertainment will launch the highly anticipated Hunted: The Demon's Forge this coming Friday, 3rd June 2011, for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC, and to celebrate Electronic Theatre has two copies of the game to giveaway! For your chance to win a copy of the game for Xbox 360, simply answer the question below!

To be in with a chance of winning your very own copy of Hunted: The Demon's Forge for Xbox 360, simply answer the question below! Electronic Theatre wishes you the best of luck!

What studio developed Hunted: The Demon's Forge?

Choose one:
Capcom
inExile Entertainment
Dodo Games

enter the comp here

-- News submitted by Barbara Davies

Back in March when Lucy was celebrating her birthday, Sharon Delaney suggested it would be a great idea for fans to toast Lucy in their own unique way. Due to Sharon's Mac going belly up (I think this is the part where I make a joke about the dark side and Macs but I can't since I now own a Mac...) she hasn't had a chance to post the toasts until today.

Happy resurrection day for Sharon's Mac sees the toasts up on Lucy's Official Fan Club Page plus a happy note from Lucy.

Click here to read the fan toasts to Lucy and Lucy's message

Updated the Lucy Video Channel with three videos - one is part of an interview Lucy did at the Monte Carlo TV Festival in June to promote Spartacus: Gods of the Arena. The other two are videos that were missing the correct video.

Lucy Lawless interview at the 50th Television Festival in Monte-Carlo in June 2010. Lucy talks about Spartacus the prequel Gods of the Arena. She talks a little bit about Xena and her incredible fan base.

Oh my goodness this is hysterical! Lucy Lawless on The Soup in a very funny skit. Skit #1 – Lip Locked The host and Lucy take the mickey out of as soap opera about two lovers. Lucy NEEDS to do more comedy; she’s fantastic at it.

Lucy’s second skit on The Soup. Graphic Graphics but it’s the second part of this video that is hysterical – Lucy does The Jersey Shore – I just couldn’t stop laughing at this!

For more Lucy videos go to AUSXIP Lucy Lawless Video subsite

Looks like customers of Verizon can enter a daily Live the Legend sweepstake, the prize: a trip to the Spartacus set in NZ!

http://twitter.com/#!/VzEntertain/statuses/75615181564166145
@VzEntertain
Verizon Friends
#Verizon & #STARZ want to send customers to New Zealand to hang out w. the cast of Spartacus. Enter at #VzPerks: http://j.mp/VzPerks
21 minutes ago

You will need a Verizon logon id and pswd to play.

-- news contributed by Barbara Davies

Shocking Introduction: The First 35 Minutes of Hunted: The Demon’s Forge
By Jason Joseph at May 31, 2011 | 1:46 pm

Happy Tuesday, everyone! Every Tuesday is new release day and today, I find myself in the fantasy world of Hunted: The Demon’s Forge. Release by Bethesda and developed by inXile Entertainment, Hunted: The Demon’s Forge features single player and co-op game play that looks like it is going to keep me hooked for a while. The two main protagonists are a rambunctious female elf named E’lana and her hulking male human companion Carric. Also featured in the game is the mysterious Seraphine, who just so happens to be voiced by Lucy Lawless of Xena/Battlestar Galactica fame. Below you will find the prologue mission of the game with game play as both characters. As is normally the case, I can’t wait to get home from work tonight to play some more!

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- Reported by Barbara Davies