June 2018 Archives

The Xena Scrolls (Season 2, Episode 10)

In Macedonia, 1942, a descendent of Gabrielle, Dr Janice Covington, teams up with a descendant of Xena, Melinda Pappas, and a descendent of Joxer, Jacques S’Er, to track down the ancient Xena Scrolls. In doing so they unleash the imprisoned God of War, necessitating the spirit of Xena to take over Melinda’s body and stop him.

• Episode Review by SLK
• Episode Stills

Art by MaryD

• Art: Mad Dog Convington by MaryD
• Art: Episode Montage for The Xena Scrolls by MaryD (apologies for the size but back in the day the art was around 500 x 500 which is tiny by today's standards)

No TV cop show, medical drama or sitcom is complete unless the lead has a trusty sidekick.

Sidekicks come in all shapes and sizes. But what makes a sidekick memorable? Here are some of our favourites.

Gabrielle (Renee O'Connor) began Xena: Warrior Princess as a naive young woman fleeing an arranged marriage and relying on Xena (Lucy Lawless) to be her protector.

But after six seasons, Gabrielle was more than capable of looking after herself and, also sometimes, Xena.

It was heavily implied throughout the series that the pair had formed a romantic attachment but it was only several years after the show finished that producers confirmed Xena and Gabrielle were indeed a couple.

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More convention appearances by Renee! This time it's in Canada. FanExpo Canada has announced that Renee will be attending the convention and will be joined by Lucy Lawless.

#GuestNews Xena fans! Get your chakrams at the ready because everyone's favorite duo @RealLucyLawless & Renee O'Connor are joining the lineup at #FANEXPOCanada2018! Tix on sale: https://t.co/ww1oi0328F pic.twitter.com/AcNVTsxoMf

— FANEXPO Canada (@FANEXPOCANADA) June 14, 2018

CONTEST! First, RSVP to this event page (hit “going” or “interested”), then help us spread the word by tagging a friend in the comments for a chance to win a Photo Op with Renee O’Connor at FanX® Salt Lake Comic Convention 2018!

https://www.facebook.com/events/177640892922050/permalink/178734399479366/

Set your alarm! Solo Photo Ops with Renee O’Connor ($60/each) and Xena Combo Photo Op with Lucy Lawless ($120) will be available for purchase THIS FRIDAY, June 15 at 12:00pm MST. Read below to learn more about Photo Ops…

RSVP for updates about Renée O'Connor’s appearance at FanX® Salt Lake Comic Convention 2018. Best known for the role of Gabrielle on the television series Xena: Warrior Princess. She joins her Xena co-star Lucy Lawless at #FanX18! Learn more about them: http://bit.ly/2sSr35H

Appearing Sept. 7 & 8*
Get your Pass: http://bit.ly/2JxLIX8

PHOTO OPS
- $60 (solo), available Friday, June 16 at 12pm
- $120 (Xena Combo with Lucy Lawless) ??

About Photo Ops: http://bit.ly/2LMLKXx
Photo Op Vouchers available now: http://bit.ly/2Mk22IR
Join Renée Photo Op Lottery: http://bit.ly/2sSAl1t

AUTOGRAPHS and more at Celebrity Row
- $50, available to purchase at the event

PANEL(S)
Schedule: Coming Later

RSVP for #SLCC18: http://bit.ly/SLCC18RSVP

Frequently Asked Questions: http://bit.ly/2Edkor9

*All Guest Appearances are subject to change or cancellation

I simply LOVE this painting. Renee has put it up on ebay and it's currently at $400.

Click here to view/bid

This painting was inspired to celebrate Love, Equality, and Compassion. The copyright for the 'The Rose #1' will be retained by my company, ROC Productions, for future prints.
Thank you! Renee O'Connor

Size: Medium (up to 36in.)
Date of Creation: 2000-Now
Region of Origin: US Year: 2018
Artist: Renee O'Connor
Features: With Personalized photograph of ROC, Personalized, Signed
Style: Abstract Width (Inches): 10
Listed By: Artist Color:
Multi-Color
Quantity Type: Single-Piece Work Subject: Abstract
Painting Surface: Canvas Originality: Original
Medium: Oil Height (Inches): 20

Click here to view/bid

The following is from Renee on Instagram

realreneeoconnor “Sea Turtles in Emerald Coast”

https://www.ebay.com/itm/163086728541

Raising awareness about the fragile habitats for the thousands of turtles who return here every year to lay their eggs. Renewing licenses for oil drilling here is highly likely to lead to devastating consequences (Deep Horizon Oil Spill still has residual effects in the ocean floor there. Improved Security measures to prevent similar disaster cannot be proven)
Thank you!

Here's some exciting news for fans of Renee's original art (like me). Renee has begun to post her art on Instagram and I took the opportunity to ask if we would be able to buy prints. I have one of Renee's Greek island prints and it's been hanging in my office for quite a few years. It's one of my favourite pieces.

Renee's response was:

"Yes, Mary, as soon as I get all my ideas out of my head and on canvas. It may be towards the beginning of Sept. I'll let you know. thank you!"

Renee has posted her new paintng - a companion piece to the one she is selling on ebay.

Renee posted the following to her official Instagram account:

realreneeoconnor: After a long hiatus, my new oil painting is up for a new home:

After many years away from painting, I have been inspired to share my narratives again, with oil on canvas. This one is a favorite, the 'Golden Siren', inspired by my time in New Zealand, all the ridiculously loud peacocks around my home in California, and the work of Gustav Klimt. The copyright for the 'Golden Siren' will be retained by my company, ROC Productions, for future prints. Thank you! Renee O'Connor

You can view the artwork and bid on it here

Steven has taken some fantastic photos of Renee and Miles in Romeo and Juliet. He posted the following on Facebook:

Last May, I was thrilled to attend the performance of "Romeo and Juliet" by the Southern Shakespeare Company in Tallahassee, Florida. As many know, Renee O'Connor played the Nurse and Miles Muir played Romeo. It was fantastic! And, if you know me, you know there are photos. Lots of photos. And they are..... here. #Xenites #SouthernShakespeareCompany #Shakespeare Southern Shakespeare Company

Check out the high resolution photos here

Renee posted the following to her official Instagram account:

realreneeoconnor: After a long hiatus, my new oil painting is up for a new home:

After many years away from painting, I have been inspired to share my narratives again, with oil on canvas. This one is a favorite, the 'Golden Siren', inspired by my time in New Zealand, all the ridiculously loud peacocks around my home in California, and the work of Gustav Klimt. The copyright for the 'Golden Siren' will be retained by my company, ROC Productions, for future prints. Thank you! Renee O'Connor

You can view the artwork and bid on it here

You can view the artwork and bid on it here