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CASTING NEWS: Which Wolf?

The Inside True Blood blog posted a photo from a casting call…for wolves! Says Gianna Sobel: This photo was taken by Alan Ball himself at the first official wolf meeting of the season. The trainers distracted the wolves with chicken treats while Alan and several others — producers, directors, ADs, cinematographers — looked on and discussed... [Read more...]

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True Blood Rogue’s Gallery Showdown: Round 4

We’re getting down to the wire! Round 4 of the True Blood Rogue’s Gallery Showdown pits Maryann against Lorena for the chance to go up against Russell Edgington in the finale. Good luck, ladies! How it works: We chose the most prominent of the wicked, dangerous, all around nasty characters from seasons 1-4 and randomly matched them up in pairs; Vote... [Read more...]

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Alan Ball’s “Banshee” Goes to Cinemax

The Hollywood Reporter has announced that Alan Ball’s latest project, Banshee, has been picked up by Cinemax. The 10 episode series follows “a criminal who steps into the identity of the Banshee, Penn., where he continues his shady ways while being hunted by gangsters he crossed in his past.” Busy, busy man! Remember that besides working... [Read more...]

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Michael Raymond James to Appear on”The Walking Dead”

Digital Spy is reporting that Michael Raymond James (Rene Lenier) has joined the cast of AMC’s The Walking Dead. The popular series, based on the graphic novels, has gained fame and become AMC’s flagship show in its first season. The show returns Sunday, Feb. 12 at 9/8c. James’ character has not yet been revealed but he will first... [Read more...]

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True Blood Radio 163: Episode 5.04 Casting Call

We warn you in advance, but just in case: SPOILER ALERT! We have lots of spoilers in this week’s episode of True Blood Radio as we break down the new characters being cast for True Blood season 5 episode 4.  Plus, news and our first bracket tournament! Things We Talked About True Blood Rogue’s Gallery Showdown: Round 3 Grant Bowler Lands... [Read more...]

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True Blood Rogue’s Gallery Showdown: Round 3

The True Blood Rogue’s Gallery Showdown continues with Round 3 of the baddest of the bad, the wickedest of the wicked competing to win the title of Ultimate Rogue. In an unprecedented turn of events, Marnie and Rene were dead even in their Round 2 match up, so they’re both back in the mix for Round 3. How it works: We chose the most prominent... [Read more...]

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Meet the New Claude!

EW has the scoop on who landed the role of Claude in True Blood season 5, and confirms that he is, in fact, THAT Claude. As in Claudine’s brother. Hot newcomer Giles Matthey landed the role of the faery who may or may not be a new love interest for Jessica. Matthey had a guest role on The Good Wife last October, in an episode that co-starred... [Read more...]

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Anna Paquin Wins Best Actress Award for MARGARET

Anna Paquin has been receiving terrific reviews for her work in Margaret, the film she worked on way back in 2005 that was finally released in 2011. Last week, the London Critics’ Circle presented Anna Paquin with the award for Best Actress of the Year alongside the venerable Meryl Streep. Congratulations, Anna!    Read More →

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Review of Dead as a Doornail

[Although I don't reveal whodunit, this review contains spoilers.] “The next time someone told me I had to watch a supernatural rite, I was going to tell him I had to wash my hair.” Synopsis A sniper is shooting shifters, but since most of the world is unaware that shifters exist, only the local supes make the connection.  A werefox named... [Read more...]

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True Blood Rogue’s Gallery Showdown: Round 2

It was a brutal first round, but the strongest competitors have emerged for Round 2 of the True Blood Rogue’s Gallery Showdown. We’re adding two new baddies, after accidentally leaving them out of Round 1. How could we have forgotten Lorena? She would be horrified. How it works: We chose the most prominent of the wicked, dangerous, all... [Read more...]

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First Look at Joe Manganiello on “White Collar” (UPDATED)

As we reported back in June, Joe Manganiello landed a spot on USA Network’s hit series White Collar. Joe appears as Ben Ryan in a multi-episode arc as the new neighbor for Peter and Elizabeth, and he may cause some trouble while he’s there. Here are two photo stills from the episode titled Neighborhood Watch, airing Jan. 31 at 10/9c, on... [Read more...]

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CASTING NEWS: Christopher Heyerdahl Joins True Blood Season 5

Well, that’s one speculation put to rest: Christopher Heyerdahl has been cast to play recurring character Dieter Braun in True Blood season 5, per Deadline. We wondered if that was the character Christopher Meloni would be playing, but his role is still a mystery. Christopher Heyerdahl is probably best known as ancient Volturi vampire Marcus... [Read more...]

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Grant Bowler Lands Lead in Syfy Series

Grant Bowler – you know, “You killed my Cooter!” – has snagged the lead in the new Syfy series Defiance, the network announced today. Defiance features humans and aliens living together on a “terra-formed” new Earth. Grant plays the lead character, Jeb Nolan, a former marine who lost his family during the alien conflict... [Read more...]

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Happy Birthday Denis O’Hare

We’d like to wish the amazing Denis O’Hare a very Happy Birthday. We hope you have a wonderful day and an even better year ahead!  Read More →

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VIDEO: Ryan Kwanten & Joe Manganiello Tease True Blood Season 5

True Blood co-stars Ryan Kwanten and Joe Manganiello hit up HBO’s Golden Globes party last night, and spoke to E! Online about an “out of the box” season 5 with plenty of nudity. Of course. Plus, Ryan dishes on his upcoming guest spot opposite Zooey Deschanel on New Girl and Joe reveals that the werewolves have a secret handshake.  Read More →

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