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Alan Ball to Participate in Virginia Film Festival

Alan Ball will be a featured guest of the Virginia Film Festival at the University of Virginia on Sunday, November 8. At 10:30AM he’ll present an episode of True Blood, discussing it in detail with the audience. This even is free of charge, but it is recommended that attendees arrive 15-30 minutes early to get seats. Following True Blood, Alan... [Read more...]

Charlaine Harris: “I did not kill Bill.”

Cassie White with ABC News had the opportunity to ask Charlaine Harris a few fan questions recently, and got some feisty responses. Here’s an excerpt: Jane Blount: Why would you kill Bill? He is the most fascinating character I’ve read in years – so mysterious, cool and dark. I’d kill to hear his voice, as you describe it …... [Read more...]

“A Touch of Dead” Review

Have you read Charlaine Harris’s A Touch of Dead yet? Not sure if you should? Our friend, Billie Doux, may be able to help you out. Check out her review of the book! I just finished A Touch of Dead: Sookie Stackhouse, the Complete Stories by Charlaine Harris. The book contains five previously published short stories set the Southern Vampire universe.... [Read more...]

Win Tickets to Lisbeth Scott’s Album Release Party or Concert

Lisbeth Scott, whose beautiful voice and music appears on True Blood, has a new album coming out on November 10 entitled Hope is a Thing. This weekend sees a release party (November 7) and concert (November 8 ) at Edgemar Center for the Arts in Santa Monica, CA, for the album, and Lisbeth is offering True-Blood.net readers a chance to win tickets! Here’s... [Read more...]

The Examiner Interviews Nathan Barr

The Examiner’s Mark Morton recently nabbed an exclusive with Nathan Barr, True Blood’s music magician and one of our favorites in the industry. Read on as Nate reflects on his career: Having only been in the film music composition scene for barely a decade, Nathan Barr has certainly racked up a mass of credits. With film work including Cabin... [Read more...]

TV Guide Wants to Know: “What’s Your Favorite Show of 2009?”

With 2009 winding down (can you believe it?!?), TVGuide.com wants to know what your favorite show of the year was. Go to their site and leave a comment; we’re guessing it will help shape their year-end list in a few weeks.  Read More →

True Blood Guide, Season One: “Sparks Fly Out” with Commentary from Alan Ball

Spurned by an exasperated Sookie (Anna Paquin), Bill (Stephen Moyer) ends up winning over Adele’s (Lois Smith) church audience with his vivid recollections from the Civil War, though Andy (Chris Bauer) and Bud (William Sanderson) remain suspicious. Sam (Sam Trammell) tries to make the most of his opportunity with Sookie, though she’s clearly not... [Read more...]

Carrie Preston Enjoys “That Evening Sun”

Carrie Preston as 'Ludie Choat' in THAT EVENING SUN /Photo credit: Cooper Dunn Carrie Preston is keeping busy with a couple of projects during the True Blood hiatus. Her film, That Evening Sun, premieres Nov. 6th in New York and Nov. 20th in L.A. Carrie will do a short Q & A after the 7 p.m. showing. Based on a short story... [Read more...]

Eyewitness Report from Paley Center

by Rueben Last week I had the opportunity to attend the Paley Center for Media’s Inside the Writers’ Room for the popular HBO series True Blood. As the title states the panel highlighted the work of the talented writers for this show, including Executive Producer and Creator, Alan Ball; co-Executive Producers Brian Buckner and Nancy Oliver; Producers... [Read more...]

Reminder: Vote True Blood for People’s Choice Award

There’s still time left before November 10th to vote for True Blood for the People’s Choice Awards nominee. As we posted a couple of weeks ago, you can vote for True Blood in multiple categories including Favorite TV Drama. Visit People’s Choice Awards Nominee Selections and vote now and ensure True Blood  makes the cut to be... [Read more...]

Halloween Mythology: Samhain – The Origins of Halloween Part 5

Symbolism in Halloween: Where They Come From Many of the symbols of Halloween are products of commercialism, but it is also a reflection of the mysteries of Death. Death, for so many cultures and people is a mystery, sometimes a fearful thing and we incorporate the images of horror to do two things: To remind us of our mortality and to face it and know... [Read more...]

Bid on a True Blood Walk-On Role!

HBO has donated another walk-on role for the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network to auction off! The item up for bid is a non-speaking, featured “extra” walk-on role on True Blood. The role is valid for one person; however, the winner may bring a guest on set. Must be at least 18 years old. Availability is based on production schedule.... [Read more...]

Team Eric, Team Bill & Season 3 Tidbits from the Paley Center – LIVE (SPOILERS)

The Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills is hosting a True Blood writers panel this evening, featuring Alan Ball, Alexander Woo, Nancy Oliver, Brian Buckner, Kate Barnow, and Elisabeth Finch. The panel is being moderated by PopWatch’s Alynda Wheat. As usual we have operatives in place to report back to us with juicy tidbits in advance of a... [Read more...]

Halloween Mythology: Samhain – The Origins of Halloween Part 4

Some form of Halloween exists in countries all over the world and they each have their own twists on the day. Austria- Some people leave bread and a lighted lamp on a table on All Hallows. It was a belief that this welcomed the dead into the land of the living for one night of the year. Belgium- The Belgians believe that it is bad luck for a black cat... [Read more...]

True Blood Guide, Season 1: “Escape From Dragon House” with Commentary from Alan Ball

Bill and Sookie visit Fangtasia This week on Channel 4 in the UK, watch episode four from season one, Escape From Dragon House. Another killing in Bon Temps finds Jason back in custody with officers Andy (Chris Bauer) and Bud (William Sanderson). Tara gets him off the hook, but neither she nor Lafayette has the antidote to his current ailment. Urged... [Read more...]

Why Women Love Vampires, And Men Don’t

Frisky columnist John DeVore loves True Blood, and he’s not afraid to say it. Especially when he can use it as a pick up line. His theory on why women are drawn to vampires and men are not isn’t groundbreaking, but it is amusing and rings true. In “True Blood,” the vampire Bill has decided to change himself, to fight his ferocious... [Read more...]

True Blood News Round Up: Stephen Moyer, Kristin Bauer, & More

Time for another True Blood news round up! In an interview with British Glamour magazine (via People), Stephen Moyer reveals that his proposal to Anna Paquin was inspired by a song about “white, sandy beaches” that Bill listens to in the car. All together now: awwwww! Did you know that Stephen’s real name is Stephen Emery? That’s... [Read more...]

Halloween Mythology: Samhain – The Origins of Halloween Part 3

Tricks, Treats, and Jack O’Lanterns The most common tradition in the celebration of today’s Halloween has a wonderful history and tradition. In the days of early Christianity, after the Pagan Holiday was transformed into Christian feast day, it was a common practice of the poor to beg for alms or food in exchange for prayers for their beloved... [Read more...]

Kristin Bauer Dons Jewelry For Whales

Kristin Bauer models the Triple Anchor necklace / www.cadsawan.com Our gal Kristin Bauer, best known for playing Eric Northman’s cheeky sidekick Pam on True Blood, is getting vamped out in jewelry created specifically to support IFAW’s (International Fund for Animal Welfare) campaign to protect whales. Kristin partnered with Janet Cadsawan who... [Read more...]

A Q&A With Mel & Liz

True-Blood.net reader Ashleigh, from “oh so sunny England”, sent us an email a few days ago asking some questions about running this site, our thoughts on the show, recommendations for reading the books, etc. As we were answering them, we thought, hey, why not share this with everyone? So here it is, our little Q&A with Ashleigh: What... [Read more...]

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