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Below you will find articles about Xena, a reformed warlord who became a warrior for the underdog.
Xena: Warrior Princess burst onto our screens on 4 September 1995 and despite airing it’s final episode on 18 June 2001, the show remains popular. Xena was a spin-off of Hercules the Legendry journeys so technically, the Warrior Princess appeared on our TVs a lot earlier. Xena was formerly Warlord who tried to kill Hercules …
Every so often there’s talk of a Xena: Warrior Princess reboot but to the disappointment of fans, nothing ever comes of it. This week at Comic Con Xena actress Lucy Lawless spoke again about bringing back the franchise. Speaking to HitFix Lucy said the issue about not knowing who owns the rights to the series …
It would be totally remiss of me not to dedicate the first ‘Loved you in this’ post to the woman whose high kicks and battle cry kick started the 90’s girl power movement for me. Lucy Lawless: as Xena Warrior Princess you became the epitome of girl power long before the Spice Girls took the world by …
Xena: Warrior Princess and Hercules: The Legendary journeys had a lot of actors in common. In one episode an actor would be playing an Amazon Queen and the next she could be a small town sheriff. It’s always fun to spot the recycled actors. Here is a gallery of my favourite. Related articles ‘Hercules’ Actors …
The Dahak and Hope story kicks off with the mystical assault of Gabrielle. Dahak first appears in the Xena and Hercules universe as a mysterious god worshipped by Celtic Britons, whose worship is interrupted by the invading Romans. He is described as “the one true god” by his followers, who will bring his “kingdom to …
Robert Trebor was a fan favourite in the Xenaverse despite appearing in only four episodes. His relationship began with Xena in the Hercules season one episodes The Gauntlet and Unchained Heart. His first appearance in Hercules was in Hercules and the Lost Kingdom (1994) alongside Renee O’Connor where he played a slave. He appeared in …
Lucy Lawless and Renee O’Connor appeared in Hercules long before Xena arrived on the scene. The following are guest appearances in the world of Hercules where they played other characters. See here for episodes where they played Gabrielle and Xena. Hercules and The Amazon Women: Telemovie Guest Starring: Lucy Lawless as Lysia Hercules meets the …
Evelyn Renée O’Connor (b. February 15, 1971) is an American actress born in Katy, Texas to Walter and Sandra O’Connor. She is best known for role as Gabrielle on the series Xena: Warrior Princess. Renée married restaurant manager, Steven Muir on October 14, 2000 and they had a son, Miles William Muir, born on September …
Liddy Holloway, Alcmene on Hercules and actor Joel Tolbeck’s mother, has lost her battle with cancer. She died yesterday (29 December), she was 57. Liddy Holloway appeared on NZ stages and screens for more than three decades, but was best known for her role as Alex McKenna on Shortland Street. Originally a journalist, she decided …
Fan favourite Been There Done That has reached the viewers of YouTube. Watch this commentary from Ted Raimi, Lucy Lawless and Renee O’Connor Subtext fans listen carefully for Renee’s comment on playing with the subtext. Lucy seems to be in denial on the subject. Whoosh.org gets a mention too.
First Season (UK Sky 1996) Sins of the Past Chariots of War Dreamworker Cradle of HopeThe Path Not Taken The Reckoning The Titans Prometheus Death in Chains Hooves and Harlots The Black Wolf Beware Greeks Bearing Gifts Athens City Academy of the Performing Bards A Fistful of Dinars Warrior…Princess Mortal Beloved The Royal Couple …
I asked what your favourite Xena episodes were and why, here are the results. Alex 22nd April 2001 I like many, many Xena episodes but I especially like the episode” Old Ares had a farm”. You know the one where arse is mortal and in order to stay alive he (along with Xena and Gabrielle) …
