Xena Convention 2010 - A Special Report
By Moira Sullivan Probably one of the astonishing phenomena in entertainment history is the longevity of the Xena Convention , now in its 15th edition. Held at the Los Angeles Airport Marriott hotel, the estimated number of patrons this year was between 800 and 1000 guests, an increase over last year, with a lot of newbies. Virgins as we are called, and I am one. Claps for virgins are an important ritual, but so are the twists and turns of a three-day rally back in time with updates on the lives of the people today who played the characters on the Xena show. This year Lucy Lawless and Renee O’Connor were in attendance on opening day. After 15 years on the show, and nine years off, the dynamic duo has earned the spotlight and will always hold the respect of fans for the amazing Xena: The Warrior Princess episodes. The attraction of the show to fans is a constant love affair but Lucy Lawless wondered how much more she could say about Xena that hasn’t already been said. Her new role a...