January 2010 Archives

The Complete Xena Series In German On DVD

A note for German speaking fans: for the first time the complete seasons of "Xena" will be available in German translation on DVD. The DVD's are distributed by www.dvdtainment.de.

Click here to see the new box set.


News submitted by Jürgen.

'Fitful' Movie To Have LA Premiere

From the Brauer Indie Films blog:

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Ready for the Premier

A few tweaks have been made since the January preview of Fitful in Manistee and it is all ready for its LA premier next month!

Several distributors have voiced their interest in the picture already and more are expected to attend the February premier. Good things are brewing.

Source.

News submitted by Barbara Davies.

Bitch Slap DVD News

IGN has the latest details about the Bitch Slap DVD, it is to be released March 2.

The action flick stars a sexy young cast, including Julia Voth, Erin Cummings and America Olivo, with cameos by Hercules' Kevin Sorbo and Michael Hurst and Xena's Lucy Lawless and Renee O'Connor.

The DVD includes commentary by cast and crew and a behind-the-scenes documentary featurette and will be available for the suggested retail price of $22.98.

Source


News submitted by Lori Boyles
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Xena & Hercules Season 1 Re-Released on DVD!

Make way for one of the fiercest and most dynamic woman warriors to ever grace the TV screen as all 24 Season One episodes of Xena: Warrior Princess come to DVD. Lucy Lawless is Xena: a smart, tough, and fearless fighter who travels the dangerous roads of Ancient Greece defending the innocent from the forces of darkness and seeking redemption for her cruel misdeeds of the past.

Along for the adventures is her devoted friend Gabrielle (Renée O'Connor), a compassionate girl who hopes to be a warrior one day, and other legendary figures, including the formidable Hercules (guest star Kevin Sorbo). Combining impressive displays of mythology, fantasy, and martial arts, it's an iconic show that set the bar for all female action heroes.

It's been a bit over 7 years since Xena: Warrior Princess - Season 1 first came to DVD, as a seven disc set originally sold online, directly to fans, from Davis-Panzer in late 2002, and then distributed by Anchor Bay in retail stores beginning in April 2003.  That release has been discontinued, but now Universal Studios Home Entertainment would like to bring those episodes back to market.  This morning Universal announced that Xena: Warrior Princess - Season 1 will be re-released as a 5-DVD set, for just $26.98 SRP, and available on April 20th.  No details, bonus material (if any), or package art has been provided so far...just the A/V specs:  full screen video, English Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo sound, and English subtitles.  Stay tuned, and we'll update you further just as soon as we find out more!


Xena DVD source | Hercules DVD source

Awareness Seminar with Renee in London in May

From Renee's Official Message Board:

Good morning everyone!
It is clear that I have an obvious passion about sharing my learnings in living a fully aware life with you all, right? What I plan on doing instead of the 'Lunch with ROC' is to bring my great passion for being an Awareness Teacher with me to London. This is going to be a full day, where I will have the time to work with you on your personal journey in awareness. The entire day is devoted to this work, which is based around the life's work of Mary Rocamora and the Rocamora School for the Gifted. I will be posting more information on a website devoted to this event, for easy access. The date in London will be May 16, 2010.
Stay tuned in!
renee


News submitted by Gabsfan.

Message from ROC Member Club

The January Newsletter is up at the ROC Member Club. Our first one to start the year 2010 is looking even better! This month we are featuring Hilary Rubin , Mary Rocamora , and of course, a new "5 Ways to..." video comedy sketch on ' Breaking Up With Your Cheating Lover', a la 1940's Film Noir. Also, we have added a new section, YOGA with Hilary Rubin. We look forward to hearing from YOU in the community forum, where you can share with us what section of the newsletter inspires you. We extend our thankfulness for joining us. Your Crew, Renee O'Connor, Lauren Clifton, and Andrew Pinon. http://www.reneeoconnor.net/

Renee's 'Fitful' movie to premier in Manistee

LDN Staff - Wednesday, January 6, 2010

MANISTEE -- Area residents will have a chance at a Jan. 16 sneak peek of the movie "Fitful," which was shot in Manistee during September 2009.

The movie stars Renee O'Connor -- known best as Gabrielle in "Xena: Warrior Princess" -- and Larry Joe Campbell -- who plays Andy, Jim Belushi's sidekick in "According to Jim" -- and was shot mostly on the retired Lake Michigan carferry the SS City of Milwaukee.

"Fitful" was made by Brauer Productions of Traverse City and the company calls it a dark comedy/suspense feature written and directed by 2009 Michigan Film Maker of the Year Rich Brauer. [...]

In the film, Paula (Renee O'Connor) is an inspector for the Historic Trust who visits an abandoned ship on a desolate waterfront. She meets up with the self-appointed caretaker, Vigs (Larry Joe Campbell), who blindly made the application for historical status. Moments after her arrival, her car is disabled and she is far from town and is stuck for the night.

Without other options, she takes him up on his offer to spend the night. What follows is a sleepless night of bad dreams and creepy reality.

O'Connor has held numerous roles since she started her career directly out of high school and she gained a huge following as Gabrielle on "Xena: Warrior Princess." [...]

"Renee and Larry and the rest of the cast were the perfect fit, and it was a pleasure to bring them to Michigan. They both understood the story and brought a lot to the table. This is a unique film that Hollywood wouldn't make, and that makes me happy," said Brauer.

A special one-showing sneak peek of the new film "Fitful" is scheduled for 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16 at the Ramsdell Theatre in Manistee. Admission is $5.

Tickets can be purchased in advance at www.ci.manistee.mi.us or www.treatickets.com.

Tickets can also be purchased at the Ramsdell Theatre box office starting at 5:30 p.m. the day of the event, cash only.

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News submitted by Barbara Davies

AUSXIP Video Renee O'Connor Channel

AUSXIP Video has been updated with a video channel dedicated to Renee. These are broken down into various categories:

Fan Events | Interviews | Movies | Promos | Radio Interviews

I will be converting alot of the videos already on this site and also adding more content.


Click here to view the AUSXIP Video Renee O'Connor Channel

ROC Newsletter for January Now Available

Renee has posted the following about the ROC Member newsletter for January:

January Newsletter is up. Our first one to start the year 2010 is looking even better!

This month we are featuring Hilary Rubin, Mary Rocamora, and of course, a new "5 Ways to..." video comedy sketch on ' Breaking Up With Your Lover', a la 1940's Film Noir. Also, we have added a new section, YOGA with Hilary Rubin.

We look forward to hearing from YOU in the community forum, where you can share with us what section of the newsletter inspires you. 

We extend our thankfulness for joining us. Your Crew, Renee O'Connor, Lauren Clifton, and Andrew Pinon.

Click here to join

Happy New Year From Renee!

Adventures in the Sin Trade - Upcoming Photos

The Official Xena Fan Club Page has some gorgeous new episode stills from the Season 4 episodes "Adventures in the Sin Trade Part 1 and 2" as part of the Official Xena Photo Club months for October and November.

Adventures in the Sin Trade Part 1
Distraught with grief over the loss of Gabrielle, Xena travels to Siberia and the Amazon Land of the Dead to find her friend.
Click here to view the images for October

Other Multimedia related to this episode on AUSXIP
Montage | Review | Screengrabs

 

Adventures in the Sin Trade Part 2
Xena travels to the Amazon Resting Place to battle the evil witch, Alti, and learns that Gabrielle is still alive.
Click here to view the images for November

Other Multimedia related to this episode on AUSXIP
Montage | Review | Screengrabs