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NBC Rebooting “Xena: Warrior Princess” as New Series

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Major breaking news as NBC’s planning a remake of popular syndicated action adventure series “Xena: Warrior Princess.”

“Lost” alum Javier Grillo-Marxuach has been tapped to pen the project, which he will executive produce with the original series’ executive producers Rob Tapert and Sam Raimi, says Deadline.

Raimi had recently said that working on “Xena” was the best time he ever had working in Hollywood, so this comes as little surprise.

So far, there is no involvement by Lucy Lawless, who toplined the 1990s series, though NBC brass had been open to having her on board in some capacity, adds the site.

This past July, Lawless had revealed she had pitched a television movie, and even talked about using a crowd-sourcing platform to make it happen. With NBC now behind it, it looks like Lawless can just hop on the phone with Tapert and Raimi, who cast her in his ongoing Starz series “Ash vs Evil Dead,” and ask for a job. I think it’s safe to say Lawless will return.

Grillo-Marxuach recently worked as co-executive producer on Syfy’s “Helix.”

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‘Get the Hell Out of the House’ – Makers of ‘Mixtape Massacre’ Announce Christmas Horror Game

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April 24, 2024

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From the mind that brought you the slasher board game Mixtape Massacre and the aquatic horror game Float comes Get the Hell Out of the House, a brand new gameplay experience.

A mysterious package has arrived at the Bloody Disgusting offices this week announcing the upcoming tabletop horror game, which looks to have a Christmas Horror theme.

The board game is set in Springbrook Falls on Christmas Eve…

“Steve Collins has organized a party for the kids and staff of Ruthie’s House; something to remind them all that this is home for them as long as they want it to be. But just as the celebrations begin, there is a ring at the door. As Steve goes to open it, he has no idea the nightmare that is about to walk in.

“Protect your friends and family as Jeffrey Tombs comes home for the holidays. Uncover the secrets of the Tombs’ estate as you fight back, rescue your loved ones, and most importantly…

“GET THE HELL OUT OF THE HOUSE.”

The holiday horror-themed tabletop game is launching on Kickstarter Q3 2024. Stay tuned. In the meantime, be sure to follow the game’s official account on Twitter/X for updates.

And check out the teaser package we received below…

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