November 1, 2009 · Leave a Comment
Kristin Bauer, who plays the hilarious vampire Pam on HBO’s True Blood, is a big advocate for IFAW and their Tails for Whales Campaign. IFAW has organized a grassroots effort to protect whales worldwide from the many threats that they face. They use pictures of Americans making the “whale tail” and combine them in a visual petition, seeking stronger leadership and policies in U.S. government. On Saturday, November 7, Kristin will be joining IFAW Director... [Read the full story]
November 1, 2009 · Leave a Comment
Kristin Bauer, who plays the hilarious vampire Pam on HBO’s True Blood, is a big advocate for IFAW and their Tails for Whales Campaign. IFAW has organized a grassroots effort to protect whales worldwide from the many threats that they face. They use pictures of Americans making the “whale tail” and combine them in a visual petition, seeking stronger leadership and policies in U.S. government. On Saturday, November 7, Kristin will be joining IFAW Director... [Read the full story]
November 6, 2009 · 1 Comment
For whatever reason, people can’t get enough of vampires these days. Charlaine Harris, author of the Sookie Stackhouse series, has fans anxiously awaiting the next installment in her story, Dead in the Family, due out in May 2010. In the meantime, she will only offer teasers about what’s to come. That’s what she did in her recent interview with Cassie White from ABC News, where she also talked about the success of Twilight and her feelings about True Blood. Charlaine... [Read the full story]
November 7, 2009 · Leave a Comment
Anna Paquin (True Blood HBO’s telepathic waitress Sookie Stackhouse) is in the North Fork area of Long Island filming her new project, the independant film The Romantics, with costars Katie Holmes, Elijah Wood, and Josh Duhamel. Filming in the area will continue into early December, so Anna will be busy right up until True Blood begins filming Season 3. The production company, Plum Pictures, describes the film as “a zeitgeist love story and generational comedy,... [Read the full story]
November 7, 2009 · Leave a Comment
Anna Paquin (True Blood HBO’s telepathic waitress Sookie Stackhouse) is in the North Fork area of Long Island filming her new project, the independant film The Romantics, with costars Katie Holmes, Elijah Wood, and Josh Duhamel. Filming in the area will continue into early December, so Anna will be busy right up until True Blood begins filming Season 3. The production company, Plum Pictures, describes the film as “a zeitgeist love story and generational comedy,... [Read the full story]
October 27, 2009 · Leave a Comment
Tru Blood Drink Set Be the first to own the Tru Blood Drink, Ships early exclusively at the HBO Shop!Entertain in style with the Tru Blood Drink Set.Set includes:Tru Blood Beverage – 4 Pack4 True Blood Beverage Logo PintsTrue Blood Bottle Opener It’s official! The Tru Blood drink has now been “de-fictionalized” and emerges into reality as a delicious blood orange carbonated drink.Meticulously crafted, the Tru Blood Drink is an exact replica of... [Read the full story]
November 1, 2009 · Leave a Comment
Mark Morton at Examiner.com Kansas City, had an exclusive interview with True Blood composer, Nathan Barr, which he was kind enough to share with us. Working on the score for True Blood was Nathan’s first experience working for television, though he’d done several films in horror (Hostel, Cabin Fever, 2001 Maniacs) and comedy (Club Dread, Beerfest, Dukes of Hazzard). It was that combination of experience which landed him the job, one that he’d never expected: I... [Read the full story]
November 6, 2009 · 1 Comment
For whatever reason, people can’t get enough of vampires these days. Charlaine Harris, author of the Sookie Stackhouse series, has fans anxiously awaiting the next installment in her story, Dead in the Family, due out in May 2010. In the meantime, she will only offer teasers about what’s to come. That’s what she did in her recent interview with Cassie White from ABC News, where she also talked about the success of Twilight and her feelings about True Blood. Charlaine... [Read the full story]
As most True Blood fans know EyeCon is hosting the first ever True Blood Convention at the Florida Hotel and Conference Center in Orlando, Florida from November 13 - 15, 2009. This will be a fabulous opportunity for True Blood fans to meet and mingle with Sam Trammell (Sam Merlotte), Nelsan Ellis (Lafayette), Allan Hyde (Godric), Ashley Jones (Daphne), and Todd Lowe (Terry Bellefleur). The True Blood Convention will feature: celebrity autograph sessions, celebrity photo-op sessions, a celebrity banquet, a cocktail party with the stars, a Fangbanger’s Ball, panels, games, Guitar Hero, celebrity breakfast auctions, blood drives and so much ...
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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Anna Paquin in Long Island for The Romantics
Anna Paquin (True Blood HBO’s telepathic waitress Sookie Stackhouse) is in the North Fork area of Long Island filming her new project, the independant film The Romantics, with costars Katie Holmes, Elijah Wood, and Josh Duhamel. Filming in the... [Read More]
Alexander Skarsgard Talks about True Blood and Straw Dogs
On November 5th Alexander Skarsgard joined his costars Sam Trammell, Michelle Forbes, and Rutina Wesley for the premiere of True Blood in Paris, France at the Max Linder Cinema. Alexander had just flown in from Sweden where he was re-shooting some scenes... [Read More]
Charlaine Harris Discusses Her Books with ABC News
For whatever reason, people can’t get enough of vampires these days. Charlaine Harris, author of the Sookie Stackhouse series, has fans anxiously awaiting the next installment in her story, Dead in the Family, due out in May 2010. In the meantime,... [Read More]
Alan Ball: From American Suburbia to Louisiana Vampires
As we all know Alan Ball is the driving force behind the phenomenal True Blood series. If you look back into the career of this exceptionally talented writer you will see that it all began with a satirical screenplay, “American Beauty”.... [Read More]
Ryan Kwanten Featured in Celebrity Portrait Book
Ryan Kwanten who plays the sexy Jason Stackhouse on True Blood will be featured along with 100 other celebrities, in the new book, “About Face”. This is a limited edition (1500 copies) book of portraits done by top celebrity photographer,... [Read More]
Bill And Eric On The List For The Battle Of The Hottest Vampires
In a list that is sure to start some heated arguments, GuidetoBeautySchools.com ranks the hottest male vampires of film and television. Read on to find out where your favorites from True Blood, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Twilight, and The Vampire Diaries... [Read More]
Junie Lowry-Johnson Wins 2009 Artios Award for Casting True Blood
Junie Lowry-Johnson, casting director for HBO’s True Blood vampire drama series, won a 2009 Artios Award for Best Casting for a Television Pilot – Drama at The Casting Society of America’s 25th Annual Artios Awards ceremony held at... [Read More]
VIDEOS: Charlaine Harris At The New Orleans Vampire Ball
Charlaine Harris was a special guest at the Tru Blood & Gold Ball in New Orleans, La on October 30. The Ball was sponsored by the Anne Rice Vampire Lestat Fan Club (ARVLFC) who reached out to True Blood and Sookie Stackhouse fans with vampire... [Read More]
VIDEO: Sam Trammell Interviewed On HomeTown Radio Station
Our favorite shapeshifter from Alan Ball’s hit HBO TV vampire series True Blood, Sam Trammell (Sam Merlotte) recently returned to his hometown of Charleston, WV, to help support the town’s East End Main Street historic preservation program by... [Read More]
True Blood Season 3 Spoiler: Bon Temps Happening
It seems the True Blood Season 3 spoilers are going to be starting to trickle out on a regular basis from now and one of the latest ones coming out is regarding our favorite red-headed waitress, Arlene Fowler (Carrie Preston) and our post-traumatic stress... [Read More]
Nelsan Ellis Talks True Blood At The London MCM Expo
In True Blood, the character of Lafayette has taken on new life beyond his book existence, and Nelsan Ellis couldn’t be more pleased. The Julliard-trained actor is very different from the sassy, cross-dressing Merlotte’s fry cook, but that... [Read More]
Jace Everett Performs at “Fangtasia”
Jace Everett recently held a post-Halloween concert at Alex’s Bar in Long Beach. True Blood fans know Alex’s Bar as Fangtasia, the vampire bar featured on True Blood. Everett’s performance drew out many True Blood fans dressed up as... [Read More]
Lisbeth Scott’s “Hope Is A Thing” Release
SINGER LISBETH SCOTT RELEASES NEW INNOVATIVE PHOTO CAMPAIGN “HOPE IS A THING”, TO BENEFIT CHILDREN’S CHARITY “EDUCATION THROUGH MUSIC” Acclaimed singer/songwriter Lisbeth Scott’s new album, “Hope is a Thing,” is set to be released on... [Read More]
True Blood Needs Your Vote in the 2009 TV DVD Awards
It is time for the Sixth Annual TV DVD Awards. This is not one of those awards that comes with a big, glitzy awards show, but True Blood needs us and I know the fans won’t let them down. Voting began November 2nd and will run through November 20th.... [Read More]
VIDEO: Charlaine Harris Interviewed at BoucherCon 2009 – Part 2
Charlaine Harris attended the 40th BoucherCon World Mystery Convention 2009 at the Hyatt Regency in Indianapolis where she was a panel member at the convention. BoucherCon is the world’s largest annual meeting for the mystery genre. While she... [Read More]
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