January 25, 2010 · 2 Comments
What follows is Sam’s great Q & A session from Eyecon. Unfortunately I was so busy clapping and taking pics that I didn’t get the recorder turned on until he’d already started but we have most of it transcribed thanks to Cyrenna’s hard work! From Eyecon ‘09: Q: The scene with you and Arlene’s kids, it’s one of my favorite scenes. What were the kids like to work with? I love those kids I think they’re real talented. Sam: They’re... [Read the full story]
February 6, 2010 · 3 Comments
TV Guide Magazine is used by most subscribers than just the television listings nowadays. In my own household, it is actually used more for the articles about our favorite shows and the pictures from different awards shows. Photo from fOTOGLIF For example, in the February 8-14, 2010 issue of TV Guide Magazine, there is a two-page photo-article that has pictures of some of the stars who attended the SAG Awards. True Blood’s very own Rutina Wesley was featured in a three... [Read the full story]
February 5, 2010 · 13 Comments
Here is another True Blood Season 3 casting call for Episode 3.05 which is entitled “Trouble“. This is a minor role but based on the description it seems that in episode 5 we will be seeing a lot of Eric Northman (Alexander Skarsgard) and his backstory. The casting call is for an attractive, buxom Swedish servant girl in her 20’s who will be kissed passionately and have her breasts fondled by Eric during the flashback scene to 900 AD. She will have... [Read the full story]
February 8, 2010 · Leave a Comment
True Blood viewers have fallen in love with Hoyt Fortenberry. A small but stable presence during Season 1 of True Blood as Jason and Rene’s naive friend, Hoyt became one of the favorite characters during Season 2 as he won the heart of baby vamp Jessica with blood-scented candles and wilted bouquets of flowers. While the rest of Bon Temps was going crazy under Maryann’s influence, scenes with Hoyt and Jessica provided some relief from the chaos with their sweet,... [Read the full story]
February 8, 2010 · Leave a Comment
True Blood viewers have fallen in love with Hoyt Fortenberry. A small but stable presence during Season 1 of True Blood as Jason and Rene’s naive friend, Hoyt became one of the favorite characters during Season 2 as he won the heart of baby vamp Jessica with blood-scented candles and wilted bouquets of flowers. While the rest of Bon Temps was going crazy under Maryann’s influence, scenes with Hoyt and Jessica provided some relief from the chaos with their sweet,... [Read the full story]
January 17, 2010 · Leave a Comment
True Blood: The Complete Second Season Blu-ray DVD When we last checked in with Sookie Stackhouse, the mystery surrounding a Bon Temps serial killer had finally been solved, to the town’s infinite relief. Sookie is thrilled that her vampire soul-mate, Bill Compton, has escaped with his life (or is it death?) after coming to her daylight defense. On other fronts, Sookie’s pal Tara Thornton sets down new roots with an affluent benefactor, Maryann Forrester; Sam Merlotte... [Read the full story]
February 3, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Making music for movies and television can be a very profitable enterprise. This is especially true if you’re composing the scores that are being used. Take, for example, the lovely Nathan Barr, who composes the scores used for True Blood. He was placed on a list of the top 100 most successful film composers in the US by MovieScore Magazine. Hans Zimmer (The Dark Knight, Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy, etc.) took the top spot, and John Powell (who has worked on other... [Read the full story]
January 31, 2010 · Leave a Comment
One of the projects that author Charlaine Harris is currently working on is The Sookie Companion, which is set to come out later this year. It will be a supplement to her bestselling Sookie Stackhouse series. As of May, the series will consist of 10 books telling the highly imaginative and addictive story of the telepathic waitress named Sookie and her relationships with both human and supernatural friends. Fans who can’t seem to get enough Sookie will be fascinated... [Read the full story]
What follows is Sam's great Q & A session from Eyecon. Unfortunately I was so busy clapping and taking pics that I didn't get the recorder turned on until he'd already started but we have most of it transcribed thanks to Cyrenna's hard work! From Eyecon '09: Q: The scene with you and Arlene’s kids, it’s one of my favorite scenes. What were the kids like to work with? I love those kids I think they’re real talented. Sam: They’re really cool, those kids are really cool. And you know what’s funny? At the scene at the bar when I’m ...
True Blood is a very complex show where good and evil are often mingled and mirrored and flipped on their heads. People who start out being heroes end up having hearts of darkness like Rene and Maryanne and some, like Sam and Andy, start out looking like heroes and get lost along the way but come through in the end. And then there's Jason, for whom we have few expectations but who rose to the occasion and did the right thing... only to fall from grace again when he killed Eggs. The vampires, on the other hand, have many nuanced ...
Talented spin-meister Gary Calamar, HBO's True Blood Music Supervisor sat down with TrueBloodNet.com to talk about music, his work and the creative process involved in developing the musical pieces for True Blood. TBN.com: Hi Gary, thanks so much for making time for us tonight! Gary: Hi! TBN.com: In other articles you've mentioned that you had an interest in music that began at an early age. What was it that drew you into the music world? Gary: You know, music is just a beautiful thing. I just remember hearing it. My family was listening to music, my brother was interested in music. It seems like ...
Deborah Ann Woll's performance as the newly turned vampire on Alan Ball's hit HBO TV vampire series True Blood has captured the attention and hearts of millions of True Blood fans who tune in each week to the show. Recently, we here at TrueBloodNet.com had the wonderful experience of interviewing this extraordinarily talented young actress, who, based on her popularity and the various offers that are coming in to work on several projects, is a rising star to watch in the coming years. Hi Deborah. Thank you so much for talking to us today. We're so excited to be talking to ...
We here are TrueBloodNet.com recently had the honor and privilege to interview the talented Nathan Barr and Lisbeth Scott to discuss with them their latest video of the haunting and beautiful rendition of "Take Me Home". Both Nathan and Lisbeth took the time to discussed with us in great detail the creative process that is involved in creating the beautiful scores that we experience each week on True Blood. We were also treated to learn about about Lisbeth's "Hope is a Thing" project that she is currently involved with and its positive impact in music. TBN.com: First ...
What's up with Luke? Suicide bomber? I must admit I did not see that coming! I thought he was too self involved.... but he turned out to be a true believer, unfortunately being manipulated by the egocentric, charismatic, vampire hating, Rev. Steve. What a shame to destroy Godric's beautiful home! An explosion like this necessitates the set to be built on stage and what a great look the art department and construction achieved. As for the set decoration, every piece of furniture, accessory, art, lighting, and rugs, needed to be purchased! I really hurts! to know that an interior so ...
Suzuki Ingerslev is the production designer for HBO's True Blood. We interviewed her a while back [Editor's Note: Part 1 can be read HERE] and she gave us so much material we had to break it into two articles! Since the original interview Suzuki and her team have been nominated for an Emmy for their work on True Blood. We contacted Suzuki to congratulate her on their nomination and in an exclusive statement to TrueBloodNet.com Suzuki replied: "Thank you, we are all very excited about the nomination. It is the last opportunity I will have to win an Emmy with my ...
We have been talking back and forth with *Rusty Lipscomb* who was the Set Decorator for the pilot and first seven episodes of *True Blood*. We first asked her for a biography and it was so interesting we asked her for more, and she very gracefully agreed to answer questions. And now, we're excited to announce that Rusty is going to be an ongoing contributor to TrueBloodNet.com as she watches True Blood with us and shares her expert impressions and analysis! We are very excited to welcome her aboard! Bio: *Rusty Lipscomb* After 31 years of work, I retired a year ago ...
Recently TrueBloodNet.com got the opportunity to interview the beautiful and talented actress who plays Tara in Alan Ball's True Blood, Rutina Wesley. She talks a little about her past, where she is right now and what she'd like to do in the future. TBN.com: What was it like growing up in Vegas? Rutina: Growing up in Vegas was awesome. A lot of people give Vegas a bad name because of the strip and the gambling and stuff but I always say "Hey, I turned out ok." (laughing) It's a good town and I got a good education there. Vegas is changing ...
Marcia deRousse who played tough-as-nails, no nonsense, Dr. Ludwig in the third episode of Alan Ball's hit series True Blood, "Scratches", wrote us to say: "To say this has been one of the most extraordinary experiences of my life would be a major understatement! To be even a tiny part of Alan Ball's ensemble, even if it is only for this one time, was every actor's dream come true. But to have your interview and the ensuing love that came from it- that is beyond my wildest dreams! I would like to say 'Thank You!" to everyone to everyone ...
Dr. Ludwig: Doctor to the Dark Side Recently we had the great pleasure of talking to Marcia deRousse who will be playing Dr. Ludwig on this Sunday's True Blood episode, "Scratches". She's been in such films as "Tiptoes", "And The Award Goes To..." , "The Grannies" and "Under The Rainbow" and in familiar TV shows including "The Fall Guy", "St. Elsewhere" and "Highway to Heaven." She also does stand up comedy and plays including "The Sugar Bean Sisters" for which she was nominated for Best Actress by the Ticketholder's Awards. She took most of the nineties off to take care ...
The dynamic and charismatic Sam Trammell plays Sam Merlotte, the bar owner of Merlotte's with an unusual secret that only one person knows about in the fictional town of Bon Temps, Louisiana where vampires have come out of the closet and are trying to mainstream in Alan Ball's hit HBO TV series True Blood. From his Broadway performance in Eugene O'Neal's play "Ah Wilderness!" which earned him a Tony nomination then performing in AVPR: Aliens vs Predator - Requiem to the highly successful True Blood series, Sam Trammell's star is rising high but he still remains down-to-earth. Recently Kasandra Rose ...
The detailed work that goes into creating the imaginary world of Alan Ball’s hit HBO TV series True Blood is the result of the creative genius of Production Designer Suzuki Ingerslev and her team. It is Ms. Ingerslev and her team’s astonishing talent in recreating a world that seems so real that viewers easily find themselves escaping into the rural Northern Louisiana backdrop where humans are trying to deal with the revelation that vampires exist and are trying to mainstream into society. Her painstaking attention to detail has not gone unnoticed as she received a nomination by the Art Directors ...
The very talented and multi-dimensional Carrie Preston has appeared in many stage, tv and film productions including Towelhead, Vicky Cristina Barcelona, Doubt, Duplicity and currently appears as Arlene Fowler, the red headed bar waitress in Alan Ball's hit HBO TV series True Blood. Recently Kasandra Rose and Ollie Chong from TrueBloodNet.com had the great pleasure of talking to the vivacious and lovely Carrie Preston about her show business roots, how she got into acting, and, of course, about True Blood. I hope you all enjoy reading the interview as much as we did doing it. She had us totally charmed ...
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A Spotlight Look At Jim Parrack On His Birthday
True Blood viewers have fallen in love with Hoyt Fortenberry. A small but stable presence during Season 1 of True Blood as Jason and Rene’s naive friend, Hoyt became one of the favorite characters during Season 2 as he won the heart of baby vamp... [Read More]
VIDEO: Sam Trammell Talks True Blood and Surfs
Sky TV caught up with Sam Trammell who portrays everyone’s favorite shapeshifter, Sam Merlotte on Alan Ball’s hit HBO TV vampire series True Blood. In the video Sam discusses the premise of True Blood and some general information about season... [Read More]
Happy Birthday Jim Parrack from TrueBloodNet.com!
We here at TrueBloodNet.com want to wish Jim Parrack a very Happy 29th Birthday today! Jim has melted everyone’s hearts with his sweet and adorable portrayal as Hoyt Fortenberry, on Alan Ball’s hit HBO TV vampire series True Blood so join us... [Read More]
Brentwood Theatre Shares Thank-You Notes from School Kids
Many of you will remember back in October when we here at TrueBloodNet.com joined with Brentwood Theatre in Essex, UK, for “Steve’s Coach Campaign.” In honor of Stephen Moyer’s 40th birthday, True Blood fans donated money to the... [Read More]
VIDEO: Alexander Skarsgard Interviewed for FX UK -Part 1
Considering how impatient many of us are becoming while we wait for Season 3 of True Blood to start, any little tidbit of information we’re given can help, as can any interview with a member of the cast. Today, we’ve found an interview Alexander... [Read More]
True Blood Season 2 in the UK Sponsored by Southern Comfort
Season One of True Blood aired on the FX channel in the UK in the Fall of 2009 and was very well-received, so Season Two will now begin on February 26, 2010, to be shown on Fridays at 10pm. The global drink company Southern Comfort has signed on to sponsor... [Read More]
Happy Birthday Deborah Ann Woll from TrueBloodNet.com!
We here at TrueBloodNet.com want to wish Deborah Ann Woll a very Happy 25th Birthday today! Deborah has won the hearts of many True Blood fans with her amazing portrayal as the newly turned vampire, Jessica Hamby on Alan Ball’s hit HBO TV series... [Read More]
VIDEO: Deborah Ann Woll And E.J. Scott Interview with Elle
Deborah Ann Woll, who plays the newly turned vampire on Alan Ball’s hit HBO TV vampire series True Blood recently did a photo shoot alongside her boyfriend E.J. Scott for the February 2010 edition of Elle Magazine. Photo from fOTOGLIF In the Elle... [Read More]
Stephen Moyer’s Movie Priest is Moved Back Again
If you were looking forward to seeing Stephen Moyer’s new movie Priest, you unfortunately have to wait a bit longer now. Sony, the movie’s distributor, is pushing the release date back from August 20, 2010 to January 14, 2011. The reason for... [Read More]
Michael Emerson Possible Role on True Blood
Carrie Preston who plays the fiery red-headed waitress, Arlene Fowler on Alan Ball’s hit HBO TV vampire series True Blood is also married to Michael Emerson who is best known for his portrayal as Benjamin Linus on ABC’s “Lost“.... [Read More]
Rutina Wesley in TV Guide Magazine
TV Guide Magazine is used by most subscribers than just the television listings nowadays. In my own household, it is actually used more for the articles about our favorite shows and the pictures from different awards shows. Photo from fOTOGLIF For example,... [Read More]
Alexander Skarsgard’s Dad on True Blood?
Since the latest True Blood casting news came out this week regarding a flashback scene with Eric Northman’s parents, fans have been rallying around the idea of Alexander Skarsgard’s real-life dad and internationally acclaimed actor Stellan... [Read More]
True Blood Season 3 Casting News for Episode 3.03 “It Hurts Me Too”
Some more additional True Blood season 3 casting news from SpoilerTV this time for Episode 3.03, “It Hurts Me Too.” SpoilerTV is reporting that a casting call has gone out for the role of Hollis who is described as an African-American male... [Read More]
True Blood Season 3 Casting Call for Episode 3.05 “Trouble”
Here is another True Blood Season 3 casting call for Episode 3.05 which is entitled “Trouble“. This is a minor role but based on the description it seems that in episode 5 we will be seeing a lot of Eric Northman (Alexander Skarsgard) and... [Read More]
Anna Paquin Models for Marie Claire and Talks True Blood
Living in Bon Temps, Sookie Stackhouse probably finds most of her clothes at Wal-Mart, but True Blood star Anna Paquin diverges from her character in her love of high fashion. In the latest issue of Marie Claire, Anna modeled several beautiful designer... [Read More]
True Blood Season 3 Casting News: Get Ready For Debbie Pelt
Exciting True Blood Season 3 casting news has come out today, Debbie Pelt has been cast! Micheal Ausiello from EW.com posted the information, as did Joe Manganiello via his twitter account, that Brit Morgan (from ABC’s Middlemen) has been cast as... [Read More]
True Blood’s Kevin Alejandro Time with Nelsan Ellis and Alfre Woodard
Kevin Alejandro recently spoke with movieweb.com to discuss his double duties working on both Southland as Nate Moretta and on True Blood as Jesus Velasquez, Lafayette Reynolds’ (Nelsan Ellis) new love interest. Although the interview focused... [Read More]
True Blood’s Lindsay Pulsipher Talks About Being Crystal Norris
Daemon’sTV.com recently sat down with Lindsay Pulsipher for an interview to discuss her new role as Crystal Norris on Alan Ball’s hit HBO TV series True Blood. As we all know Lindsay will be portraying Crystal Norris who is described in casting... [Read More]
Alexander Skarsgard Shares What Kind of Woman He’s Looking For
Alexander Skarsgard, the sexy Viking vampire of True Blood, is still single, to the delight of women everywhere. In the latest issue of UK Glamour Magazine, he shares his dating checklist. At 33, Alex has had experience dating some women who were older... [Read More]
True Blood Season 3 Spoiler News: Episode 5 Casting Call
There’s a new True Blood casting call. This time, the casting is for Episode 5 of Season 3, which is entitled Trouble, and calls for 4 guest roles, including Eric Northman’s parents Ulfrick and Astrid. The other two roles are for a Wolf Pack... [Read More]
PHOTOS: Gary Calamar and the True Blood Cast at the Out 4 Blood Concert
On January 29, 2010 the Grammy-nominated “True Blood” soundtrack came alive with a night of music from HBO’s acclaimed series at the Echoplex with True Blood’s music supervisor Gary Calamar, DJing and musical artists CC Adcock & The Lafayette... [Read More]
Nathan Barr is A Top 100 US Film Composer
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