Xena

Ted Raimi Says a ‘Xena’ Reboot Would Have to Take Inspiration From ‘Cobra Kai’

Plans to revisit the iconic heroine played by Lucy Lawless are in the works.

Television Sabina Graves Aug 19

Bruce Campbell Won’t Say No to an Evil Dead Comeback–If Sam Raimi Joins Him

Plus, the new Silent Hill movie has found its James and Mary.

io9 Gordon Jackson Mar 17

The Best Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror io9 Rewatched in 2021

io9 kicks off its Year in Review with the things we couldn't help but revisit in 2021.

io9 James Whitbrook & Germain Lussier & Charles Pulliam-Moore & Rob Bricken & Cheryl Eddy Dec 8

In This Spine of Night Exclusive Clip, Doom Is Coming

The violent animated fantasy, available now, features the voices of Lucy Lawless and Richard E. Grant.

Movies Germain Lussier Oct 29

Fans of Xena: Warrior Princess! What’s Your Favorite Episode?

It’s been almost 26 years since the show fantasy show Xena: Warrior Princessdebuted in the fall of 1995. With over 134 episodes over six seasons, we assume you have some favorites. I was an avid watcher of Hercules: The Legendary Journeys and vividly remember Xena’s (Lucy Lawless) first appearance on the show before she went…

io9 Valerie Complex Apr 11

Check Out the Script For the Pilot of the Canned Xena Reboot

Xena, brilliant warrior, princess, hero, and one more cancelled reboot. But now, thanks to Xena Movie Campaign, a Facebook fan group, with the blessing of Javier Grillo-Marxuach, who wrote it, the unused script for the pilot episode of an attempted 2016 reboot of Xena is now available to read online. The script, which retells an…

io9 Julie Muncy Oct 27

Last Night’s Supergirl Is a Reminder That Campy TV Is Good

Campy TV is good. You know this if you’ve ever watched the ‘60s Batman, Xena, or a Ryan Murphy show. There’s no need to label it a “guilty pleasure.” Really good camp TV balances the goofy side of camp with something that is often thrilling and sometimes even emotionally affecting. It can walk that fine…

Television Alex Cranz Jan 23

NBC’s Xena Reboot Is Dead

Sad news, fans of the Warrior Princess—the modern revival of Xena is no longer happening. In the wake of original showrunner Javier Grillo-Marxuach’s (The Middleman) departure, NBC has decided to close the book on a new Xena show… for now, at least. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, NBC president Jennifer Salke flatly confirmed that plans…

Television James Whitbrook Aug 22

There’s a Crazy Amount of Crossover Comics Coming Out This Week

Apparently, October 5 is unofficial ‘Wacky Comic Crossover Day.” This week, a few notable mashups in the comics world began, bringing together disparate heroes for zany new adventures. We had a read of all the crossover series out today to let you see which team-ups were worth your time. He-Man/Thundercats (DC) Leaning a little more…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook Oct 5

The 10 Best Times TV Shows Completely Swapped Genres

Every so often, a TV show likes to go outside its usual comfort zone and do something different… something weird. It abandons its usual format to try something else, suddenly becoming a musical, a comedy, a documentary, a Western, anything. If an episode manages to pull it off, it usually ends up becoming a classic—and…

Television Katharine Trendacosta Aug 29

Xena and Ash Are Joining Forces for a Warrior Princess/Army of Darkness Comic Crossover

Sure, in real life, Lucy Lawless and Bruce Campbell have already teamed up in the new Ash Vs. Evil Dead TV show. But now their heroic counterparts are uniting in the pages of comic books, for a new series spinning out of their current ongoings at Dynamite Entertainment. Expect lots of glorious undead killing! The…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook Jul 19

How a Studio’s Fear of Lesbians Dictated Xena‘s Opening Credits

Hey, did you ever think it was weird that Xena and Gabrielle barely shared any screen time in the opening credits sequence of Xena: Warrior Princess? Well, it turns out that was a studio note. A ridiculous studio note. Entertainment Weekly has a story about all the reasons that Xena and Gabrielle never got together…

Television Katharine Trendacosta May 6

Blacksmiths Recreate Xena’s Impossibly Dangerous Death Boomerang

Lets clear up a couple of things: Yes, I know they’re called chakram, and that they’re real weapons that come from India. I also know they don’t fly back to you when thrown, or separate into weird knives. Xena gets a pass because she’s superhuman and all that, but the guys of Man at Arms…

Sploid Avery Ellis Mar 21

Could the Wonder Woman Film Turn Into a Big Batman v Superman Reunion?

Could Red Sonja be getting her own TV show? That Charmed reboot is still happening. Ben Affleck says Batman is scared of all superheroes in Batman v Superman. Javier Grillo-Marxuach offers an update on Xena. Plus, new 10 Cloverfield Lane pictures, and Flash set pictures tease a new villain. Spoilers Get! Wonder Woman Speaking about…

Television James Whitbrook Mar 7

Meet the Creators Who Are Masterminding the Return of Xena: Warrior Princess

It’s been over 20 years since Xena: Warrior Princess first came to our screens, but the love of Xena (and Gabrielle) burns as bright as ever. Now Xena’s coming back, in a big way. We asked Javier Grillo-Marxuach, showrunner of the new Xena TV show, and Genevieve Valentine, writer of the new Xena comic book,…

Television Genevieve Valentine and Javier Grillo-Marxuach Feb 22

An Exclusive Look at the Brand New Xena Comic!

Xena, Warrior Princess is returning to TV soon, and Dynamite Comics is celebrating with an all-new Xena ongoing comic book series based on Xena and Gabrielle’s adventures—and io9 has an exclusive look inside the first issue! https://gizmodo.com/nbc-wants-xena-warrior-princess-back-on-tv-and-it-want-1719108343 Ex-Catwoman writer (and frequent io9 contributor) Genevieve Valentine will be penning the series, with artwork provided by Ariel…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook Jan 20

NBC’s Xena Reboot Picks Up Steam By Hiring Javier Grillo-Marxuach

Look, I know Javier Grillo-Marxuach has done many things in his career—both Deadline and Variety have him as a “Lost alum.” But I will always leap to The Middleman first. And then follow him wherever he goes. The fact that it happens to be Xena is just the icing on the cake. NBC has him…

Television Katharine Trendacosta Dec 14

Why Captain America: Civil War Could Turn The Vision Into Marvel’s Most Important Hero

Gwendoline Christie compares her Force Awakens character to a beloved Star Wars villain. Mark Ruffalo teases Thor: Ragnarok. Lucy Lawless has a bizarre idea for the Xena reboot. Plus, Gotham casts another comic character, mystery casting for Powers and Twin Peaks, and Steven Moffat on Doctor Who’s future. Spoilers Get! Captain America: Civil War The…

Television James Whitbrook Nov 2

James Gunn Teases A Ton Of Details About Guardians Of The Galaxy Volume Two!

Has Disneyland given us a first hint at Spider-Man’s movie costume? Get a look at some new Starfleet uniforms in Star Trek Beyond pictures. Doctor Who teases Maisie Williams’ upcoming role. Plus The Flash might be bringing Jay Garrick and Caitlin Snow closer, and a new clip from Star Wars Rebels. Spoilers! Guardians of the…

Television James Whitbrook Oct 14

How Superman’s Worst Enemy In Batman v Superman Is Superman Himself

That Xena reboot is definitely happening. Jessica Jones is a psychological thriller more than a superhero show. Plus, how Constantine matters to the Arrow universe, teasers for Legends of Tomorrow, there’s a little more Heroes Reborn than we previously thought, and high-res Force Awakens pictures. Spoilers Now! Batman v Superman Henry Cavill touches on what…

Television James Whitbrook Aug 14

Xena

Ted Raimi Says a ‘Xena’ Reboot Would Have to Take Inspiration From ‘Cobra Kai’

Bruce Campbell Won’t Say No to an Evil Dead Comeback–If Sam Raimi Joins Him

The Best Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror io9 Rewatched in 2021

In This Spine of Night Exclusive Clip, Doom Is Coming

Fans of Xena: Warrior Princess! What’s Your Favorite Episode?

Check Out the Script For the Pilot of the Canned Xena Reboot

Last Night’s Supergirl Is a Reminder That Campy TV Is Good

NBC’s Xena Reboot Is Dead

There’s a Crazy Amount of Crossover Comics Coming Out This Week

The 10 Best Times TV Shows Completely Swapped Genres

Xena and Ash Are Joining Forces for a Warrior Princess/Army of Darkness Comic Crossover

How a Studio’s Fear of Lesbians Dictated Xena‘s Opening Credits

Blacksmiths Recreate Xena’s Impossibly Dangerous Death Boomerang

Could the Wonder Woman Film Turn Into a Big Batman v Superman Reunion?

Meet the Creators Who Are Masterminding the Return of Xena: Warrior Princess

An Exclusive Look at the Brand New Xena Comic!

NBC’s Xena Reboot Picks Up Steam By Hiring Javier Grillo-Marxuach

Why Captain America: Civil War Could Turn The Vision Into Marvel’s Most Important Hero

James Gunn Teases A Ton Of Details About Guardians Of The Galaxy Volume Two!

How Superman’s Worst Enemy In Batman v Superman Is Superman Himself

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