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  • A ‘Xena: Warrior Princess’ Reboot Is in the Works at NBC

    Lucy Lawless Stars In The Show XenaLots of beloved series have announced comebacks recently, with everything from “The X-Files” and “Twin Peaks” to “Full House” and “Coach” set for revivals in the coming years. So why not “Xena: Warrior Princess”?

    The Hollywood Reporter writes that that syndicated series, which starred Lucy Lawless as the titular ass-kicking heroine, is set for a reboot at NBC. According to the trade, the project is currently in “the extremely early development stages,” with original producers Rob Tapert and Sam Raimi on board for what’s being called a “modern reboot” of the fantastical action-adventure series.

    In recent interviews, Lawless has made it known that she’s eager to reprise her role as Xena, and wants star in a reboot or revival of some sort, preferably alongside original co-star Renee O’Connor (Gabrielle). How she’ll factor into this NBC project is unclear, THR says, though she’s being eyed for both on-screen and off-screen roles, perhaps in a producing/consulting capacity.

    “Sources say the new Xena would have to have the charisma and charm of Lawless and the smarts of The Hunger Games‘ Katniss as producers are said to be looking for a sophisticated and smart superhero for a new generation,” THR reports.

    The project is still searching for a writer, and it’s not known yet at this stage whether or not this is being eyed as a limited series run or for a full-season order. THR says that the hope is that this will be a continuing series, with multiple seasons.

    The new “Xena” is tentatively expected to get off the ground sometime in 2016. Stay tuned.

    [via: The Hollywood Reporter]

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  • Here’s the Groovy First Teaser for Starz’s ‘Ash vs Evil Dead’ (VIDEO)

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    Starz has released the first teaser for its upcoming “Evil Dead” sequel series, “Ash vs Evil Dead,” and while it’s short on plot, it’s enough to get fans’ chainsaws revving in excitement.

    The brief clip is really meant to tout the reunion of the franchise’s original masterminds, made up of creator/director Sam Raimi, producer Rob Tapert, and star Bruce Campbell, who are all producing the series. It also features the show’s logo — a callback to the original “Evil Dead” poster — and yes, Campbell’s character’s infamous chainsaw arm.

    The official synopsis, per Starz’s press release:

    Campbell will be reprising his role as Ash, the stock boy, aging lothario and chainsaw-handed monster hunter who has spent the last 30 years avoiding responsibility, maturity and the terrors of the Evil Dead. When a Deadite plague threatens to destroy all of mankind, Ash is finally forced to face his demons –personal and literal. Destiny, it turns out, has no plans to release the unlikely hero from its “Evil” grip.

    “Ash vs Evil Dead” also stars Lucy Lawless, Jill Marie Jones (“Sleepy Hollow”), Ray Santiago (“Touch,” “Meet the Fockers”), and Dana DeLorenzo (“A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas”). The series is set to premiere on Starz sometime later this year.

    [via: Starz]

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  • Lucy Lawless Joins Starz Series ‘Ash vs Evil Dead’


    TV veteran Lucy Lawless is bringing her butt-kicking skills to Starz: The actress will play a lead role in upcoming horror-comedy series “Ash vs Evil Dead.”

    The show is a follow-up to the classic film series “The Evil Dead,” and is shepherded by original director Sam Raimi, original star Bruce Campbell, and original producer Rob Tapert. Lawless is set to star as Ruby, described in the official press release as “a mysterious figure who is myopic in her quest to hunt down the source of the recent Evil outbreaks. The only problem: she believes that Ash (Bruce Campbell) is the cause of it all.”

    Lawless previously collaborated with Raimi and Tapert — who are executive producing “Ash” alongside Campbell — on fantasy series “Xena: Warrior Princess” (on which Campbell also cameoed) and “Spartacus,” which also aired on Starz. She also made a memorable recent turn on NBC sitcom “Parks and Recreation.”

    The official “Ash” synopsis, per the press release:

    Bruce Campbell will be reprising his role as Ash, the stock boy, aging lothario and chainsaw-handed monster hunter who has spent the last 30 years avoiding responsibility, maturity and the terrors of the Evil Dead. When a Deadite plague threatens to destroy all of mankind, Ash is finally forced to face his demons –personal and literal. Destiny, it turns out, has no plans to release the unlikely hero from its “Evil” grip.

    Ray Santiago, Dana DeLorenzo, and Jill Marie Jones also star. The series is expected to debut in late 2015.

    [via: TV by the Numbers]

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