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EXCLUSIVE Interview with Raelle Tucker

Raelle Tucker, True Blood writer, at the True Blood season 2 premiere/ courtesy of Raelle Tucker As much as we enjoy talking to the actors who embody the characters on True Blood, the opportunity to chat with writer Raelle Tucker filled us with more excitement than we’ve had since Alan Ball agreed to an interview. Raelle wrote season 1’s... [Read more...]

TVGuide.com’s Sexy Summer Stars

Who’s sexy? Pretty much everyone on True Blood, that’s who. TVGuide.com posted their annual Summer TV’s Sexiest Stars list, featuring 17 hotties from summer TV. True Blood snagged 3 of the spots, including a twofer, with Rutina Wesley, Ryan Kwanten and Stephen Moyer & Anna Paquin making the cut. It must have been difficult coming... [Read more...]

Silver and Vampires and Werewolves

As we watch True Blood and read the Charlaine Harris novels, we are seeing the various mythologies being used in conventional and non conventional ways. This was the inspiration behind a series of informative posts on the myths surrounding Vampires and Werewolves and Shape-shifters and the other creatures who wander around Bon Temps and in out of the... [Read more...]

Letters to Cast and Crew: Bill Compton

Dear Bill Compton, Oh, Bill, what are we going to do with you? You seem to be having a bit of an issue juggling parenthood and romance. Jessica is a typical teenager who hates her “daddy”, and Sookie is constantly pissed off at you for something or other. You never seem to be able to gain any ground with these two women. Well never fear,my... [Read more...]

True Blood’s Production Designer Answers Bird Lady Questions

True Blood’s brilliant Production Designer, Suzuki Ingerslev, took a few moments recently to shed some light on the mystery of the “Bird Lady” statue featured in the season premiere. She spoke with the Brooklyn Museum, where the original “Bird Lady” statue is on display, to describe how Maryann came to be in possession... [Read more...]

News Roundup: Anna is “Hardcore”, True Blood’s Deeper Implications, Ryan Shoots GQ

It’s time for another True Blood news roundup! Stephen Moyer tells Access Direct TV magazine (via People) that he’s the one who got Anna Paquin into boxing: “I like the sport and she likes the blood. I’m like, ‘Stop the fight, people are getting hurt, I can’t bear it!’ and she’s going, ‘Go on, hit... [Read more...]

Chatting with Anna Paquin

I just finished taking part in a live chat with Anna Paquin that took place at the L.A. Times’ Gold Derby, hosted by Tom O’Neil. It was a crowded house and overwhelming, at times, but Anna is a trooper and spent about 20 or 30 minutes with us before she had to go for a costume fitting for episode 12. From this chat, I’ve compiled a... [Read more...]

True Blood Sees Ratings Bump in Week 3

Ratings for this week’s episode of True Blood are in and they’re even higher than the premiere! Approximately 3.73 million viewers tuned in for the original airing of “Scratches” at 9PM, up from the 3.7 million who watched the season premiere at 9PM. The buzz continues!  Read More →

Hollywood Jane Asks “Where Have The Scary Vampires Gone?”

Hollywood Jane, the nom de plume of a writer trying to crack Hollywood, posted a treatise on modern vampires, wondering why they’re so obsessed with sex and not so much with the blood of virgins. Here’s an excerpt: Now days all we’ve got are a bunch of castrated Hells Angels who mope around and whine about being monsters – and they’re... [Read more...]

New Ryan Kwanten Photos

Photographer Mitchell McCormack did a photo shoot featuring Ryan. I’ll provide a sample, but then, go on over to Mitchell’s website to look at all his work. Ryan Kwanten  Read More →

True Blood at Comic Con July 25! (Probably)

Although HBO has not yet confirmed it, various sources associated with the show are reporting that True Blood’s Comic Con panel will be on Saturday, July 25. Panelists will include author Charlaine Harris, who will also participate in a booksigning, and most likely Alan Ball, Anna Paquin, Stephen Moyer, Alexander Skarsgard, Rutina Wesley, Ryan... [Read more...]

REMINDER: Twitter and Live Chat!

This is just a reminder to everyone to Twitter with us while watching Sunday night’s episode of True Blood, Scratch My Back. While Tweeting, please be respectful of those who DVR the show and don’t watch it until later in the week. No spoiling. We who are watching the show together will understand what you mean when you say things like,... [Read more...]

C.C. Adcock Sees Career Boost Thanks to True Blood

C.C. Adcock performs on True Blood Remember Arlene and Rene’s ill-fated engagement in True Blood’s first season? Sure, they were cute together, and Rene did love the kids, but there was that pesky serial killer complication. And then Sookie killed him with a shovel. Back when they were all still friends, Bon Temps turned out en masse for... [Read more...]

Anne Rice Weighs In on True Blood Vampires

Aaron W. Tellock, a writer for Milwaukee’s Examiner, recently chatted with Anne Rice, well known author of The Vampire Chronicles, and favorite in the genre. She talked about what inspired her to write vampire novels, Interview with a Vampire being made into a movie and mentions her personal favorites. When Mr. Tellock asked Rice about the direction... [Read more...]

Catch Ashley Jones on The Wolf

Examiner.com is reporting that Ashley Jones will guest on 99.5, The Wolf tomorrow morning at 7 a.m., with Mike and Amy In the Morning. How much more will she reveal about Daphne? Well, you know she’s not going to be able to say too much, but perhaps she’ll talk more about working with Sam Trammell, Alan Ball and the rest of the cast and... [Read more...]

True Blood DVD Hits 1 Million Sold

In just 4 weeks of release, the True Blood season 1 DVD has already sold a million copies. True Blood once again dominated the sales charts for the week of June 14, incidentally the same week True Blood’s second season premiered,  leading the pack for TV on DVD for the fourth straight week. HBO definitely has a hit on their hands! (source)  Read More →

‘True’ Bloody Mary Available in London

Now here’s some news to sink your teeth into: central London bar Ruby Lo will begin serving the world’s first carnivorous cocktail as of Friday, June 26, when it launches the “True” Bloody Mary. Made with pasteurized blood and alcohol, the drink will be available to those who want a taste of vampire “life”. Bizarre... [Read more...]

Letters To Cast and Crew: Jason Stackhouse

Dear Jason Stackhouse, My, my, what a pickle you are in! You know, you’re out of you’re element here, with the FOS crowd. While taking off your shirt still makes the ladies swoon, even FOS ladies, I’m afraid you’re just gaining new enemies, boy. And no amount of day camp sing-alongs will save you from The Lukinator. Jason, Jason!... [Read more...]

News Roundup: Bill = Lasagna, Vote for Sookie & Rene

We have some True Blood news bits to share this morning: The Skinny Chef recently discovered True Blood and found a food comparison immediately: ‘Bill Compton “the vampire” and lasagna – both hot, steamy, oh and meaty. They both have the power to “glamour” or hypnotize mortals, and finally they are delicious, bite by bite.’... [Read more...]

True Blood’s Second Episode Draws 3.4 Million

USA Today reports that the second episode of True Blood’s second season was watched by 3.4 million viewers (the first airing; this does not include those who watched the encore at 11PM). Those numbers mean that more than 90% of the premiere audience tuned in for the second episode, a number every network would love to see!  Read More →

Stephen Moyer to Appear on Conan

Stephen Moyer is scheduled to appear on Late Night With Conan O’Brien Thursday, June 25th 11:35/ 10:35 central on NBC. Set your DVRs!  Read More →

True Blood Spikes on Twitter

I’m addicted to graphs and charts and statistics, which can lead me down some odd bunny trails online (also, Graph Jam is a great way to waste time!). Today I ran across a graph from One Riot comparing mentions of True Blood to mentions of Twilight on Twitter. The lines are fairly even with Twilight generally a couple of points higher than True... [Read more...]

TV Fandex Shows True Blood Fans Are Most Devoted Online

WetPaint recently launched TV Fandex, a service that tracks fan interest in TV shows through social media such as Google, Twitter and Facebook.  In the first week of tracking, True Blood sits at the #1 position on the list as fans took to the Internet to discuss the season premiere. According to TV Fandex’s measurements, the most engaged viewers... [Read more...]

New in the HBO Shop: Eric’s Necklace, Jason’s T-Shirt

The HBO Shop has added some new items for True Blood’s second season, including a replica of Eric’s pendant necklace and Jason’s Bon Temps Football t-shirt. We also like the “V” mug for your own addiction of choice. They have a lot of additional goodies in stock, including an Eric Northman poster we expect to sell... [Read more...]

Stephen Moyer Featured in USA Today

USA Today’s Whitney Matheson gives us a short Q & A with Stephen Moyer about season two of True Blood, then turns him over to the fans for their questions. Have a look! Viewers have been thirsty for the second season of HBO’s True Blood: The premiere attracted 3.7 million viewers, making it the cable channel’s most-watched program... [Read more...]

Charlaine Harris Films Cameo for True Blood Season Finale

As we first reported a couple of weeks ago, Charlaine Harris was slated to film a cameo in one of the final episodes of True Blood season 2. According to her website, she did just that last week! 2009-06-18 22:07 I am here in Beverly Hills. I’m ready for my closeup, Mr. DeMille! (That’s from “Sunset Boulevard,” for you younger... [Read more...]

All A-Twitter for Sunday Night’s True Blood!

Don’t forget to Twitter with us during Sunday night’s episode of True Blood, Keep This Party Going. We’ll be firing things up at 8 p.m., CT, and continuing on through midnight, so we can party with our west coast friends as they watch. We’ll also be Live Chatting with Jessica at the L.A. Times, because we just had too much fun,... [Read more...]

Sneak Peek at This Sunday’s Episode of True Blood

We have a sneak peek at this Sunday’s episode of True Blood, “Keep This Party Going”, featuring a musical performance of “Jesus Asked Me Out Today” by Amanda Jane and The God Rockets (available on ). Check it out: This text will be replaced  Read More →

Vote True Blood Your Emmy Pick – UPDATED

TV.com has a “Pick Your Emmy Nominations” game going on and True Blood is one of the picks for Outstanding Drama Series. Let the voting begin! We’re updating this post to include TelevisionWithoutPity’s Tubey Awards, which we mentioned on this morning’s radio broadcast. OK, go vote!  Read More →

L.A. Times Gives True Blood Numbers

Joe Flint from the L.A.Times gives us the run-down on all the numbers results from Friday night’s season two premiere. The only thing missing are the Twitter numbers, but we know that True Blood was trending at the #1 spot Sunday night. Success! HBO’s sultry vampire drama “True Blood” has become a surprise hit for the pay cable... [Read more...]

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