Disney-ABC Domestic Television has renewed its fantasy action hour, ‘Legend of the Seeker’ on Tribune Broadcasting’s owned stations for next fall, according to Disney-ABC Domestic Television Distribution President Janice Marinelli.
The special is hosted by Lucy Lawless, who of course starred in Xena: Warrior Princess. Legend of the Seeker sees Lawless’ Xena producers, Sam Raimi and Rob Tapert, return to the syndicated fantasy arena, having had tremendous success there with Xena and Hercules.
The hour-long series airs Nov. 1, but Lucy Lawless will host a special preview show, “The Making of the Legend,” Oct. 18 that will include the first 10 minutes of the premiere. You can check the show’s Web site to find out when and where it’s airing locally. The preview takes viewers to the show’s home in New Zealand to meet the stars of the fantasy series. Exec producers, Sam Raimi and and Rob Tapert, the team behind “Xena: Warrior Princess” and “Hercules: The Legendary Journeys,” also will be interviewed.
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