He may present a macho exterior on the screen, but Kate Barker discovers there’s a softer side to Kevin Smith, a.k.a. the God of War Ares.

In mid-March, on-set reporter Kate Barker stepped onto the Xena soundstage for the final time to watch the historic filming of the last episode, A Friend in Need…

Set reporter Kate Barker took time out to attend Auckland's comics pulp expo, Armageddon, where she found a few familiar faces...

This month, Kevin Smith reveals to K. Stoddard Hayes his penchant for fire-walking, roof-climbing and beef vindaloo - the God of War would be proud.

K. Stoddard Hayes discovers a softer side to the God of War during a frank exchange of views with actor Kevin Smith who talks about the pioneering spirit, playing Ares and the changing life of an actor.

Birth, death and the fall of gods are the key ingredients of Xena’s eagerly-awaited fifth season adventure, Seeds of Faith. But the episode’s epic storyline isn’t the only thing that will earn it a place in the history books.

Kevin Smith - all black leather, chest forest and evil goatee - has cut a dash as Ares across Hercules, Xena and Young Hercules. Here he talks to Ian Spelling about how his kids hate seeing him lose…

Just when you think you’ve got this character pinned down, he dissolves in a pillar of fire and reemerges the following week with a new facet of his personality.