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The Return Of Najara: Xena Warrior Convention

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It’s been quite a while since I wrote about Xena: Warrior Princess.  In fact the last time was a fun April Fools post about the possible return of the hit show and some crossover with the less than subtle Spartacus programme.  The lengthy menu on the left of this site gives links to our Xena-related posts.

Turns out that this year (2025) marks the 30th anniversary of Xena.  The show first aired in 1995!  Some of you were likely not even born at that time.  Jeez, I’m getting old!

To celebrate this milestone, a Salute To Xena convention is being held next weekend (31st Jan – 2nd Feb 2025) in the Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport Hotel in California.  That’s the same venue used for the Hollywood Show fan convention event back October last year.

Any why might you ask is this being posted on this site, other than just another excuse to post the image above?  That’s a good question which you’ve probably already guessed the answer too based on the title etc.

Yes, Kathryn is due to attend the event on both the Saturday and Sunday.  The leading ladies (Lucy Lawless and Renée O’Connor) are listed as being there on Sunday.

Thanks to AJ for passing on this information.  Apologies for the late posting of this and short notice.

I don’t know if the recent wild fires in California could impact the convention.  Please check the relevant places for more information.

If you are attending the event, please let us know.  We could put together a post with some of your experiences.

You can read more about the Salute To Xena event on the Creation Entertainment website HERE.

25th January 2025 | Category: Fan Experience, News, Upcoming Events, Xena: Warrior Princess | 1 comment

From Embers Available On Disc And Streaming

poster_001_2049x3000Kathryn’s recent return to the movies in the new film From Embers is now available to stream and even purchase on disc formats.  In the US of A at least.

Let’s start old school.

The American branch of Amazon is now selling the DVD and Blu-ray versions of the film.  It lists the release date as today (17th December 2024).  I don’t see it on the UK version of the site, but as I’ve said before it is possible to buy some things from Amazon US for shipping abroad.  Your Amazon account is valid on all international versions.  However, check the shipping to your locale is an option.

The DVD edition HERE.

The Blu-ray edition HERE.

For all you youngsters out there the film is also on the new hip sites like Amazon Prime and Vimeo (remember that one?).

On Amazon US Prime HERE.

On Vimeo On Demand HERE.

Apparently it is on other platforms such as YouTube, Apple, Google Play and others as well.

Just in time for Xmas.  And if you want to spend some more time with Kathryn on the small screen (let’s face it your TV is huge!) over the holiday period, go back and check out Hayseed.  Now available on Blu-ray on Amazon US for not a lot.  A very nice stocking filler!

17th December 2024 | Category: Film, From Embers, Gallery Update, News | Leave a comment

From Embers In US Cinemas

poster_001_2049x3000There are signs that the new dramatic film From Embers, which sees Kathryn take on a key role, has started to have screening in US cinemas.

A release date of the 25th of October, that’s last Friday at the time of writing, was being widely reported for the movie already.  It looks like that might have taken place at a location in Santa Monica, California.

For those in the Santa Monica area the Monica Film Center has 3 screenings per day up until the end of the month.  Check the details on the Laemmle website HERE.

If you find yourself further north in the state of California between the 8th and 14th November, the Cinelounge Tiburon venue is also holding showings.  The schedules indicate one per day (except the Monday, which has none) over the week.  See the Cinelounge website HERE.

Across the US, even further north, and several weeks later takes you to New York.  From Embers looks like it will be screened in the Cinema Village site for 7 days from the 22nd of November.  Go to the  Cinema Village website for details HERE.

Hopefully these screenings will help the film gain publicity through reviews prior to a wider release via streaming services.

27th October 2024 | Category: Film, From Embers, News, Upcoming Events | 1 comment

From Embers Update, Poster, And Stills

still_001Here’s an update on the upcoming movie From Embers.  It has been nearly a year since we first heard about this film and things have clearly progressed in recently weeks.

First of all, a release date of 25th October 2024 is being shown for the film.  It is marked as being ‘limited’.  This could mean that it will just be available to the viewing public in a theater in Los Angeles for a few days to make it eligible for the Oscars.  Within the industry this is very common practise for smaller films and even streaming service releases for that reason.

The drama written and directed by Kate Bohan has also, apparently, been submitted to a number of film festivals around the world.  We’ll try and bring you news on those as and when.

To go along with that news we also have a set of promotional stills and a poster.  You can see selected highlights (the images with Kathryn in them) above and below, and get a much better look in the KM UK Gallery HERE.

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28th September 2024 | Category: Film, From Embers, Gallery Update, News | 2 comments

Cold Case v2.0 Case Closed

CC_Titles_16Sadly, it seems that much like the ghosts at the end of each episode, the possibility of a new version of Cold Case is fading.

The TV Line website, picking up on the briefest of mentions on a Deadline site wrap-up of CBS-related news, is reporting that the Cold Case reboot is not going forward.  We posted about the project being in development back in April.

There was never any definitive news on the project but the talk was of a new location and cast with original creator Meredith Stiehm back script writing.  Danny Pino was rumoured to have been contacted about reprieving his role as Detective Scott Valens.  Kathryn was not similiarly referred to but you would have think that would have been a target for any new production.

A large number of TV show projects are in various stages of development all the time.  Most don’t get made.  Cold Case was a strong enough premise, with good writing, acting, and a different tone to so many cop shows.  It was one of the lucky ones.

It is interesting to note that the initial April report on Deadline about this new show being developed is one of the most commented on stories they’ve had in a long time.  Few articles since have come even close to it.  That clearly indicates the love for Cold Case and the wish to see it revived.

Read Regina Avalos’s article on the TV Line website HERE.

21st September 2024 | Category: Cold Case, News, TV | 1 comment
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