September 2010 Archives

Renee French Interview Update

On 26 September 2010 I posted the news about an interview with Renee conducted by Unification France. Unfortunately the interview is in French and I used Babel Fish to translate it. Also unfortunate is that sometimes Babel Fish gets the translation wrong so I asked our French speaking ROC fans to have a look at the interview and see if the news that Renee said that Ark is going to be a tv series:

Many thanks to Sylvie and to Condorcet who said that the Babel Fish translation was accurate and "she said that there was some possibility of a TV series (there could be a TV series)."

So there you have it. I wonder if Renee will be appearing in the tv series if Ark does make it to tv.

Read the interview (in French)

Read the interview (in English Babel Fish Translation)

Renee Interview in French - Ark A TV Series?

Unification France has an interview with Renee. Unfortunately for those who can't speak French, you may have to fire up Babel Fish and have the interview translated.

According to Babel Fish translation (maybe a french speaking fan can tell me if this is correct) Renee said that Ark is going to be a tv series:

Can you say some to us more?
It is the history of Connie, a unmarried mother who finds herself transported in a spaceship of the Fifties. Heroin has a common point with Gabrielle, it is a strong character, one beating. The series received very warm welcome and could become soon television series.

and Renee's movies:

Which are your current projects?

I finished three films recently. The first, Fitful leaves this year. I play there the part of a civil servant charged to index to classify them and who is confronted with strange phenomena. The second is a remake of Moby Dick in the course of post-production and which should leave directly in DVD, on November 23, 2010. The third, Beyond the farthest stars, will leave as for him in 2011. Lastly, the next year, I will turn has State Of Hate, where I interpret a police inspector plunged in the medium of Ku Klux Klan.

Read the interview (in French)

Read the interview (in English Babel Fish Translation)

News submitted by Barbara Davies

Renee Moby Dick Movie Stills

"The Asylum" site has a few production stills from "Moby Dick" portraying Renee. Click here to see the larger versions or Click on the thumbnail for the larger image




News submitted by Cristina

Press Release: Beyond The Farthest Star

PATHLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT LLC
NEWS RELEASE
www.beyondthefartheststar.com

Faith-Based Film Creates It's Own Fan-Driven Theatrical
Release System Through Facebook

The independent faith-based feature film, "Beyond The Farthest Star" is incorporating its own fan-driven theatrical release system called BRING IT! Through Facebook and the film's website (www.BeyondTheFarthestStar.com) fans are encouraged to click the BRING IT! Button, which brings the movie to a cinema in their area. 'Beyond' includes an all-star cast such as Renee' O'Connor, Todd Terry, Barry Corbin, Billy McNamara, Andrew Prine, Cherami Leigh and Lou Beatty, Jr.

Dallas, September 21, 2010- Pathlight Entertainment and the producers of the feature film, "Beyond The Farthest Star" are utilizing the power of Facebook to mobilize fans with an innovative fan-driven release system called BRING IT! Created by Pathlight Entertainment for the film's marketing and eventual distribution, fans can vote for the film to screen in their area by registering online. Currently, more that 230 U.S. cities and 10 countries are eager to see the film in 2011. Cities with the highest number of votes will see the film first. BRING IT! has only been in place for less than two months and the number of votes have exceeded 1400. All votes are instantly tallied and displayed on the film's website at www.BeyondTheFarthestStar.com.

Renee's Movie 2010 Moby Dick For DVD Release 23 November 2010

 

Renee's movie 2010 Moby Dick is scheduled to be released on 23 November 2010.

Renee plays the role of Ishmael (in the book Ishmael is male).

What is the story about:

Moby-Dick, written in 1851, recounts the adventures of the narrator Ishmael as he sails on the whaling ship Pequod under the command of Captain Ahab.

Ishmael believes he has signed onto a routine commission aboard a normal whaling vessel, but he soon learns that Captain Ahab is not guiding the Pequod in the simple pursuit of commerce but is seeking one specific whale, Moby-Dick, a great while whale infamous for his giant proportions and his ability to destroy the whalers that seek him. Captain Ahab's wooden leg is the result of his first encounter with the whale, when he lost both leg and ship. But Captain Ahab is bent on revenge and he intends to get Moby-Dick.

Ahab demonstrates erratic behavior from the very beginning and his eccentricities magnify as the voyage progresses. As the novel draws to a conclusion, the Pequod encounters the whaling ship Rachel. The Rachel's captain asks Ahab to help him in a search and rescue effort for his whaling-crew that went missing the day before - and the captain's son is among the missing. But when Ahab learns that the crew disappeared while tangling with Moby-Dick he refuses the call to aid in the rescue so that he may hunt Moby-Dick instead.

The encounter with Moby-Dick brings a tragic end to the affair. Ishmael alone survives, using his friend Queequeg's coffin as a flotation device until he is ironically rescued by the Rachel, which has continued to search for its missing crew.

The novel is not only a great American classic, but is also heralded as one of greatest novels in the English language. I hope you enjoy reading it.

Beyond Farthest Star Upcoming Interview

The following was posted on AUSXIP Talking Xena ROC Chat

Just want to let everyone know... This was posted today on the Beyond The Farthest Star Facebook Wall....

Go to it here- http://www.facebook.com/p...pp_7146470109&ref=ts

THIS MONDAY! The V-Blog takes us to composer, Damon Criswell's studio where he is scoring a scene with Renee O'Connor! You'll see some new footage from the film and hear more of the incredible score. Watch for it Monday ONLY on the FB Wall!

You'll get to see a portion of a scene with Renee featured while the composer works on the music score!!

~Benjamin

Xena Episode Stills Season 6 Episode 4 Who's Gurkhan?

Season 6 Episode 4 Who's Gurkhan? Episode Stills

When Gabrielle learns that her niece has been captured by the vicious raider Gurkhan (Calvin Tuteao), she sets sail for North Africa on a rescue mission with Xena, Eve (Adrienne Wilkinson) and Virgil (William Gregory Lee).

VIEW EPISODE STILLS | BEHIND THE SCENES ON WHO'S GURKHAN?

My episode montage for Who's Gurkhan
Click here to view

SCRIBES & SCROLLS: Story by Robert Tapert. Teleplay by R.J. Stewart. Directed by Michael Hurst. Edited by Rob Field.

PASSING PARADE: Willa O'Neill (Lila); Adrienne Wilkinson (Eve);
William Gregory Lee (Virgil); Calvin Tuteao (Gurkhan); Tandie Wright (Sonata); Gina Varela (Milda); Michelle Langstone (Lana); Jo Lo (Yo).

DISCLAIMER: Xena's uncanny ability to recover from devastating wounds was not harmed during the production of this motion picture.

STORY SO FAR: Gabrielle goes to North Africa, seeking vengeance on the vicious raider who captured her niece and killed her parents and her sister’s husband years before.

Read SLK's Review | DJWP Review

Renee French Convention - Day 1 Full Video Q&A + Report

Day 1 French Convention Renee O’Connor
Video and Report

by Kristina

The video was taken during the French Convention (aka The Musical Convention) in Paris, France that Renee attended for 3 days. 27 – 29 August 2010.

This is the complete Q&A from Day 1 (27 August 2010) with Renee - Video taken by Kristina.

View Video (Length 34 minutes) |

View Video of Day 2 - Part 1 and Part 2

Read Kristina's Report + Pics (pdf format and zipped)

Renee at French Convention Full Q&A Video - Day 2

Kristina has come back from the French Convention with special guest Renee and has brought back some goodies.

Today we have the full 32 minutes Q&A with Renee on video in two parts conducted on 28 August 2010


View Part A | View Part B

Renee French Convention Photos by Valerie

Valerie sent some great Renee photos from the French Convention that she wanted to share.

Please note: I didn't put the copyright across the photos. This was done by Valerie herself

Click here to view pics

In A Time of Ancient Gods, Warlords and Kings....

In A Time of Ancient Gods, Warlords and Kings....
Written by MaryD

In the time of ancient Gods, Warlords and Kings, a land in turmoil cried out for a hero...and we found her..actually we found two of them!

The story goes back to March 1995 and not September 1995. It goes back to a time of gods and kings and to the legendary Hercules. Xena was born on Hercules on 13 March 1995. We all know what happened; we know the history but because I'm writing a 15 year tribute...we go down memory lane.

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Renee Convention Report by Braid-Girl

Braid Girl has just sent me her report on the convention. She also recently sent me 123 photos of Renee which you can now view and the photos are just spectacular! They are in three galleries (for each day Renee appeared)

Read her report | View Photos

The 2010 Paris Convention Event page has been created which has links to Renee photos, video, reports and links.

Renee French Convention Video - Full Dance Clip

These French fans are a fun group aren't they? Heh. Check out the full dance routine that Renee participated in during the 2010 The Musical Convention in Paris, France - it's not something you see at conventions and goes to show you how great this con was! Many thanks to Valerie for the news!

The 2010 Paris Convention Event page has been created which has links to Renee photos, video, reports and links.

Renee Photos from French Convention 27 to 29 August 2010

Braid Girl sent me 123 photos of Renee which you can now view and the photos are just spectacular! They are in three galleries (for each day Renee appeared)

 

Photos for 27 August 2010
22 Photos

 

 

 

Photos for 28 August 2010
34 Photos

 

 

 

 

Photos for 29 August 2010
67 Photos

 

 

Catch up with all the latest news, photos, video links and reports on the AUSXIP Renee O'Connor French Convention Event Page