Kristin Bauer van Straten Supports Blood Drive at Dragon Con 2010

Where else would Pam be at Dragon Con? Of course, she is hanging out at blood donation rooms. Kristin Bauer van Straten stopped by on Friday for the Robert A. Heinlein  “Pay it Forward” Blood drive. The goal for the organization this year is to draw over 3,000 units of blood.  Kristin was able to tour the site and learn about the different types of donations, and the many ways that this blood can be used to save lives.

“It’s a natural thing that Pam would show up at the blood drive,” she said. “[Donating] is such a pure and selfless thing. I wanted to bring attention to it, and help break the record for this year.”

The details for the blood drive is at the Marriott Marquis on the Atrium Level in room A701-702 and A705-708. All donors are receiving a t-shirt and food goodies. Since this event is being done at Dragon Con, there could be other celebrities who could stop by and say hi!

Since we aren’t seeing Kristin as Pam tonight as least we know she is doing good things with her time. True Blood returns for the last time this year next Sunday for the Season Finale.

Source:  dailydragon.dragoncon.org – True Blood Drive

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True Blood’s Panel at Dragon*Con

Though much smaller than Comic-Con, this year’s Dragon*Con featured a panel about True Blood that had Kristin Bauer van Straten, Nelsan Ellis, and Sam Trammell in attendance.

All three actors were in high spirits and joked about what we the fans will be seeing on September 12 during the Season 3 finale of True Blood, and we were told that “There’ll be blood.” Nelsan opened up to the fans, saying that he wasn’t the biggest fan of Lafayette having a love interest until he realized that it would allow him to show a more tender side to Lafayette.

Sam Trammell made a comment about “death” that he quickly retracted before talking about nudity on set. He said that he can’t remember whether or not Sam will be naked in the season finale. He also mentioned that his grandfather owned the land in a field he ran naked through in a previous episode of True Blood.

Kristin Bauer van Straten reminded fans that she can’t take credit for her awesome lines because she and the rest of the cast don’t have much creative input for True Blood. She also said,

“I’m not privy to what the writer and producers think, but apparently Pam in the books just gets… more important.”

The True Blood Season 3 finale is sounding like it’ll be quite a feast of story lines and action that will thrill fans and simultaneously make them go crazy while waiting for Season 4. It also sounds like there are a lot of stories left for our favorite True Blood actors to share as well. Maybe we’ll get lucky and hear them while they’re out promoting Season 4.

SOURCE: geeksofdoom.com — Dragon*Con 2010: ‘True Blood’ Panel Feat. Sam Trammell, Nelsan Ellis and Kristin Bauer

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Joe Manganiello To Attend EyeCon 2010

Joe Manganiello, who plays Alcide Herveaux on True Blood, has been confirmed as a guest at EyeCon 2010 and will be attending all the celebrity events.  Joe joins fellow cast mates Sam Trammell, who plays Sam Merlotte on the show, and Kristin Bauer van Straten, who plays the wonderfully sarcastic Pam.

EyeCon, a True Blood celebrity convention, is being held at the Florida Hotel and Convention Center November 5th to 7th.  Events include Q&A and Autograph sessions, a Friday night cocktail party, Saturday night banquet and Saturday night Fangbanger’s Ball.

There are several types of tickets, with Platinum giving you access to everything and going down to Gold, Silver and General. The cost breakdown is as follows:

• Platinum – $275
• Gold – $195
• Silver – $125
• General Admission – $70

To find more information, purchase tickets and keep tabs on newly signed guests, go to EyeCon’s Website.

SOURCE: EyeCon

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VIDEOS: True Blood Cast at The Art of Elysium Genesiu Awards

The cast of True Blood, both past and present members, have been spotted out and about quite a bit recently. Mariana Klaveno, Joe Manganiello, Kristin Bauer van Straten, and Ashley Jones were all seen at The Art of Elysium Genesiu Awards. Check out these videos of them at the event from PopCandies TV. Enjoy!

Joe Manganiello at The Art of Elysium Genesiu Awards

Kristin Bauer van Straten at The Art of Elysium Genesiu Awards

Mariana Klaveno at The Art of Elysium Genesiu Awards

Ashley Jones Leaving The Art of Elysium Genesiu Awards

SOURCE: Youtube.com, user account PopCandiesTV

VIDEO: True Blood’s Kristin Bauer van Straten on Good Day LA

The beautiful and wonderful Kristin Bauer van Straten from True Blood appeared on Good Day LA on Tuesday, August 31, 2010 where she discusses her role on True Blood and her work with IFAW’s Tails for Whales and with PCRM to protect chimpanzees and other primates from experimental torture.

Don’t forget to enter our auction to win Kristin Bauer van Straten’s original sketch of Alexander Skarsgard, signed by both Kristin and Alexander with proceeds going to another of Kristin’s favorite animal charity, The Amanda Foundation. Enjoy the video!

True Blood Season 4 Spoiler News and Season Finale

As fans anxiously wait for the season finale of True Blood set it air on Sunday, September 12, 2010 on HBO, spoiler news is being filtered out not only about the season finale but what we can expect to see for Season 4. Here are some spoiler scoop from various sources as they try to answer some fan questions. First from E!Online:

Benedict in New Orleans: True Blood please! Finale scoop!
I’m starting to get very frightened for our dear Sook (Anna Paquin). Something tells me Denis O’Hare’s promise that he’ll be “weeping tears of joy” may have to do with him walking in sunlight, and I’m also hearing Russell probably won’t be offed. Danger, danger, danger.

Jalya in Kahala, Hawaii: Aw! I cannot believe the way Sam’s acting on True Blood. Tell me it isn’t permanent, please!
Sorry kiddies, but Sam Trammell tells me Sam’s not-so-pleasant adventures are just beginning and will extend far into True Blood’s fourth season. “I know one thing that’s going to happen with Sam [next year], which is taking it to a new level. It’s very cool.” The gang doesn’t even start shooting until November, so get ready for a long and painful off season. Sigh!

TV Guide Magazine gives us so more information regarding what we are going to see for Lafayette (Nelsan Ellis), Alcide Herveaux (Joe Manganiello), Pam (Kristin Bauer van Straten), Holly Cleary (Lauren Bowles), and Jesus (Kevin Alejandro) in the season finale and a glimpse into season 4.

“Nelsan Ellis (Lafayette) told TV Guide Magazine, saying we’ll find out why he and Jesus are so “spiritually connected.” Joe Manganiello promised, “Alcide will be back before the season’s up to take care of some unfinished business,” and Kristin Bauer said that vampire Pam will “do anything to save her maker [Eric].”

Sam Trammell (Sam Merlotte) says “somebody in Sam’s camp is in big trouble,” but wouldn’t specify if that someone is little brother Tommy. “This season leaves everyone with a bunch of cliffhangers, especially with my storyline. There’s something very serious, very hardcore that happens.”

Joe states that “[Creator] Alan [Ball] and the writers are busy writing Season 4 right now, so I’m dying to find out what happens,” he said. And Lauren Bowles (wiccan Holly) promised, “You will be seeing me a lot next season. As Alan has announced, next year is the year of the witch.”

“What they’ve written, there’s a lot of sparks going on,” says Kevin Alejandro. “Whatever happens next season should be pretty explosive.”

SOURCES:

E!Online.com – Spoiler Chat: Brothers & Sisters, Glee, Grey’s Anatomy and More!

seattlepi.com/tvguide – True Blood Stars Preview “Explosive” Finale

(Photo credit: HBO Inc., screencaps by James)

True Blood Season 3 Spoiler News: Kristin Bauer Hints on Season Finale

True Blood’s Kristin Bauer van Straten spoke with Michael Ausiello on the Emmy red carpet told him that she ready for the “the season of the witch.” She also explains that we will see a shift in the vampire world which leads many to speculate what that may mean.  Enjoy the video and remember the season finale of True Blood airs after the Labor Day weekend on September 12, 2010 on HBO.

Click here to watch the video.

SOURCE: EW.com

Sunlight and Shadows CD Comes With An Autograph from Kristin Bauer van Straten UPDATE: And Abri!

True Blood fans, want some great music while helping IFAW save some whales? Get Sunlight and Shadows, the newest CD by Abri van Straten, who along with his wife Kristin Bauer van Straten (better known as vampire Pam on True Blood) are ambassadors for IFAW (dedicated to bringing awareness to improve the welfare of animals and the prevention of commercial exploitation).

The best thing about this CD, aside from the cool sounds, is the fact that part of the proceeds go in saving the majestic whales. Both Abri and Kristin are so dedicated to getting the word out about protecting these beautiful animals that they’re asking their fans to lend them a hand.

For those of you unfamiliar with Abri’s music, the New Age sounds are relaxing and soothing. This is a CD that’s great to wake up to and great to unwind to after a long day of work.  You’ll press repeat over and over again to enjoy the sweet lyrics and peaceful sounds. Abri’s voice is inviting and every song shows why music is in his blood.

True Blood fans, it’s quite easy to help out: visit Amazon.com and snag an autographed copy of Sunlight Shadows. Not only does Abri sign the CD but for an undetermined limited time, Kristin will also include a personalized autograph from herself. With True Blood on hiatus for a little while before Season 4 begins filming, Kristin told us here at TrueBloodNet.com:

“Life is still busy but I am now home enough to send personal autographs with every one of Abri’s CD’s purchased from Amazon!”

There you have it fans: for $12.99, you can get some great music, autographs from both Abri and Kristin and you’re saving some beautiful creatures…that’s the best part, isn’t it? We spend a lot of time busy with work and school and google searches of True Blood hotties, why not spend a little time helping some gentle and amazing animals have a safe future!

(Photo credit: kristinbauer.com)

VIDEOS: The True Blood Cast Interviewed on Red Carpets

The night of the Emmy Awards is always filled with red carpet interviews of stars. This year, everyone was interviewing the cast of True Blood about several different things, including the Paquin/Moyer wedding and the infamous Rolling Stone Magazine cover.

In this first video, several members of the True Blood cast comment on the Rolling Stone Magazine cover that features Anna Paquin, Stephen Moyer, and Alexander Skarsgard. Many of the responses to the cover were about how the nudity is a “typical day at the office” for them. Marshall Allman takes it one step further to hilarious effect.

The next video has the cast commenting on True Blood and what could happen in the future, as well as Anna and Stephen’s wedding.

The next video has both former and current costars of Stephen and Anna commenting on their wedding and how wonderful it was while they were at an Emmys after party.

In the final video, Stephen discusses the rumor going around about him being cast as Dr. Doom in the next Fantastic Four movie. Though he denies knowing anything about it, Stephen sure blinks a lot while he discusses it. (Blinking rapidly can be a sign that someone is lying.)

SOURCES: MTV.com — True Blood Cast Weighs in on Their Naked Magazine Covers

HollyScoop.com — True Blood Cast: Why Our Show is Addicting

PopSugar.tv — Video of Alexander Skarsgard, Stephen Moyer, and Anna Paquin at the Emmys and Afterparty

Splashpage.MTV.com — Stephen Moyer ‘Knows Nothing’ About ‘Fantastic Four’ Casting Rumor

Win an Original, Signed Kristin Bauer van Straten Sketch of Alexander Skarsgard

Auction!

Attention! Due to the Emmy’s the auction start date has been delayed to the night of August 30th!

Kristin Bauer, who plays Pam on True Blood, is not only a talented actress, but also a wonderful artist. She recently did a matted pencil drawing of Alexander Skarsgard, Eric Northman that will be up for auction for the benefit of the Amanda Foundation.

Kristin Bauer van Straten and TrueBloodNet.com have teamed up to help The Amanda Foundation. The Amanda Foundation is a pet rescue organization that was founded in 1976, and has since placed  thousands of homeless animals into loving homes. A nonprofit organization, they not only rescue dogs and cats who, through no fault of their own, are spending their last days at city and county shelters but they also sponsor a free web page for those that need to re-home their furry, feathered or scaled companions; sponsor spay and neuter education programs and operate a spay-mobile; and have their own veterinary hospital. They also run a feral cat spay/neuter and vaccination program that has treated over 1000 feral cats including 200 in one day! All profits from this auction go directly to The Amanda Foundation to support their worthy work.

The auction will run from August 30 to September 19, 2010. In order to participate, you must be registered to bid. Registering is free and registering now will get you set up for future True Blood charity auctions.

This original piece is signed by both Alexander Skarsgard and Kristin Bauer.

The picture is a matted original 11” x 14” pencil drawing that was done in the classic black and white Harrel style of the iconic movie stars: James Dean, Elizabeth Taylor, Marilyn Monroe, Humphrey Bogart.  Alex is best known to our readers as True Blood’s Eric Northman but his work as Brad Colbert in HBO’s “Generation Kill” has also been highly acclaimed. This auction is supporting a great cause! Please join Kristin Bauer and TrueBloodNet.com in supporting the wonderful Amanda Foundation and register to join in on the auction!

Drawing courtesy of Kristin Bauer

Logo courtesy of The Amanda Foundation

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