June 2021 Archives

The following note was posted by Renee on her official Instagram account

If you know and love Dayna, have enjoyed her work on several films and television shows, or shared her training/inspirational workshops please help us get her looked after as soon as possible and with the best care.

Please share this link:

https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/stunt-woman-dayna-grant-brain-surgery

World renowned Stuntwoman Dayna Grant (Wonder Woman, Mad Max, Snow White, Xena, Ash vs Evil Dead) recently sustained a head injury while on set filming for an upcoming series/film.

After experiencing symptoms of Traumatic Brain Injury Dayna was sent for Neuroimaging CT and MRI scans. Unfortunately receiving the devastating diagnosis of an 8mm Aneurysm and upper spinal (neck) injuries.
Surgeons recommend immediate surgery. As is often the way with these things Insurance and liability are a maze of red tape and potentially life threatening delay through the Public Health system.

Immediate, private Surgery costs $NZ60,000.

We would like to give Dayna’s friends, film Whanau (family) including the Stunt community and fans of her work around the world the opportunity to help.
Dayna is not only a World class stunt woman, but a mother of 3 (her youngest, Ryder is 7) and pioneer for the arts within her community. She runs a stunt school based in New Zealand and works with youth.

Thank you in advance for your contribution!
Renee

https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/stunt-woman-dayna-grant-brain-surgery

Message from Adrienne Wilkinson and Announcement about Xena Loot-A-Palooza

We couldn’t get together this year for a charity dinner, or a live raffle event, or a convention, or or or.... so, I’ve been compelled to create a new event that we can all rally around and have a #GreatTimeForAGreatCause.

I've put together our biggest event ever.... a giant raffle we are calling LOOT-A-PALOOZA - all to be done remotely so everyone worldwide can participate. This raffle is specifically for Xenites, as it is a collection of ALL THINGS XENA. More than 50 items that I have gathered over the years - trading cards, magazines, production stills, collectables, memorabilia, signed items, autographed photos, one-of-a-kind items and very special items including 2 framed, limited edition photos signed by Lucy & Renee, and all of it can be yours for the price of a ticket!

Link: http://adriennewilkinson.com/lootapalooza/

THE DETAILS:

• 222 tickets are available.
• Tickets are $100 each.
• No limit on number of tickets you can purchase.
• You can purchase tickets as gifts. Just let us know what name to list the entry under.
• Tickets will be sold through August 22nd (unless they sell out sooner).
• Raffle will be held online on August 23rd (or earlier if the tickets sell out prior to August 22nd).

One winner will win all the loot!!!! The items will be shipped immediately to the winner (and yes, it can be shipped anywhere in the world).

A couple of the items have previously sold for thousands of dollars on their own, and now all 50+ items could be yours for a raffle ticket! Use the items for your own collection, share them among your Xenite friends, donate them to charity events or as fundraisers for other projects.

I'm giving first chance at tickets to those of you who have participated in previous event. Tickets sales will open to everyone on June 22nd.

Link: http://adriennewilkinson.com/lootapalooza/

If you want to participate without buying tickets, you can find the donate button on the same page where you can donate any amount.

Thank you for helping to spread the word. This is truly an event for Xenites, so the more Xenites I can reach, the more will have a chance to join us for a chance at this wonderful collection. And as always, the funds we raise support families in need - this year to those suffering with food-insecurity and medical expenses.

As always thank you for your generosity, your beautiful spirits and your willingness to join as a community to support others while also having a wonderful time together. I appreciate you all so much!

-Adrienne

Renee has uploaded new PR photos on IMDb and they look spectacular!

Here's an interesting article from Den of Geek about one of my favourite episode "Remember Nothing" - Season 2, Episode 2 - and my montage of the episode can be found here - those were the days when 500 x 500 pixels were normal...ah memories! Not like today...what we could have done with with high res images...bring on a Xena reboot so we can find out!

That Time Xena Was Directed by Potsie From Happy Days

Xena saw happier days, but was drawn back to the ways of the Warrior Princess in “Remember Nothing.”

In a time of ancient gods, warlords, and kings, a land in turmoil cried out for a hero. But they got a Potsie. Hello sunshine, goodbye rain. Xena: The Warrior Princess, in its second season, was already at the forefront of progressive heroics, and its star Lucy Lawless embodied the power of the feminine mystique. Xena was forged in the heat of battle, with the power, passion, and courage to change the world. And she had many gifts. Anson Williams, who originated the role of Warren “Potsie” Weber on the network TV hit Happy Days, helped wrap a pivotal episode, “Remember Nothing.”

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