True Blood Video: Cast At The Comic-con Syfy/EW Party

The cast of Alan Ball’s hit HBO TV vampire series True Blood had the chance to attend the Syfy/Entertainment Weekly party at last month’s San Diego Comic-Con. Scifiwire.com was there to interview Rutina Wesley, Sam Trammell, Michelle Forbes and Michael McMillian as they walked the red carpet for the party which is presented here in a video clip.  Each cast member discussed briefly about their character and what audiences might see for this season.

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True Blood Cast At The Comic-con Panel

Gina McIntyre from the LA Times describes in her article the legion of devoted fans that tuned up at the True Blood’s Comic-con panel on Saturday July 25th to hear Alan Ball and the cast discuss what’s in store for the remainder of season 2.   Here is what Gina had to say:

“True Blood,” HBO’s hit adaptation of the Sookie Stackhouse mystery novels from author Charlaine Harris, has its own legion of devoted fans keen on the show’s sexy, campy aesthetic, and plenty of them turned up Saturday to hear cast members Anna Paquin (on her birthday, no less), Stephen Moyer, Sam Trammell, Rutina Wesley, Nelsan Ellis, Michelle Forbes, Deborah Ann Woll and Alexander Skarsgard and creator Alan Ball talk about what’s in store for Season 2 and beyond. It was Skarsgard, though, who might have earned the most enthusiastic reception — he plays vamp heavy Eric Northman on the Louisiana-set series, and well, there just must be something about those centuries-old former Vikings who become powerful immortals. They make the ladies swoon.”

The audience also got to view a trailer of what is in store for us and were able to ask questions of True Blood’s cast,  Alan Ball True Blood’s creator and author Charlaine Harris:

“After screening a brief teaser reel promoting the second half of the current season, the cast took turns answering questions posed by moderator Kate Hahn from TV Guide and members of the audience, several of whom focused on the tension between Eric and Paquin’s Sookie, who happens to be romantically involved with Moyer’s Southern gentleman vampire Bill Compton.”

Anna responded to the personal growth of her character since last season:

“After Sookie’s experiences last season — when she suffered the loss of her grandmother and was in almost constant danger of losing her own life — she felt that her character had become stronger and tougher, but conceded that she still gets into trouble.”Good thing she has her vampire boyfriend.”

As far as Stephen is concerned regarding his character of Bill Compton:

“Bill intends to make sure that HE remains Sookie’s beau.”I’m not sure Bill’s just going to roll over and let that happen,” he said of any potential developments on the Eric-Sookie front. “He might not be as polite.”

Alexander Skarsgard talking of the development of his character and his advances toward Anna’s Character Sookie had this to say:

“Eric’s most likely not going to drop his advances toward the plucky cocktail waitress   any time soon.”Eric’s been around for a very long time. He’s kind of over humanity, then she comes along and there’s something different about her. For the first time in a long time, he’s curious. Which means things could turn ugly, and fast.”

Skarsgard also went on to say:

“He’s enjoyed working on the series’ second season, as it’s allowed him to develop the character: “Eric was misunderstood. People would say, ‘You’re the bad guy,’ and I had to defend him. He is a bad ass, but as an actor, you have to have layers. . . . He doesn’t care for a lot of people, or vampires either, but the ones he does, he’s very loyal to.”

For another tidbit show related, which we already shared with you:

“Ball announced that TruBlood (an all-natural blood orange soda sold in replica bottles that look just like the props on the show) will be available for purchase Sept. 10, just in time for the Season 2 finale. Fans will be able to place orders at hbo.com.”

For all Charlaine Harris fans she had this to add:

“She revealed during the panel that she’s signed a contract to write three more, which should take her up through 2014.”

Obviously good news for all True Blood fans as Alan Ball gwill have more then enough material to wrk with to keep the series going for many more seasons.  Gina McIntyre’s article can be read at:
latimes.com

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True Blood At Comic-con On The Buzz

HBO’s The Buzz had the opportunity to interview Alan Ball and the cast of True Blood at this year’s San Diego Comic-con.  It was wonderful to see the cast surprised at the huge number of fans who had come out to see them.  Deborah Ann Woll (Jessica Hamby) was in awe by the crowds and described it as the “coolest thing I have ever seen.”  Nelsan Ellis (Lafayette Reynold) commented in the video that  “it so nice to be appreciated by so many people” with so much enthusiasm.   So sit back, relax and enjoy The Buzz from HBO.

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Sam Trammell and Michelle Forbes Video Interview From Comic-con

BuddyTV had the opportunity to speak with Sam Trammell and Michelle Forbes at the EW and SyFy Comic-Con party following the True Blood panel discussion with Alan Ball and the rest of the cast of True Blood.  Sam was asked a series of questions ranging from his relationship with Daphne to what he would like to see happen with Sam.  Sam responded by stating, “Maybe some love, maybe some nice woman.”  Michelle Forbes discussed how she views Maryann in the series and her other upcoming projects.

SOURCE: BuddyTV.com

Alexander Skarsgard Video Interview From Comic-con

ET had the opportunity to speak with Alexander Skarsgard (Eric Northman) as he attended the San Diego Comic-con with the rest of the cast of Alan Ball’s hit HBO TV vampire series True Blood.  Alexander mentions in the video interview that he had just arrived back to the U.S. from Sweden and was amazed at the attention that True Blood was receiving at Comic-con.

SOURCE: ET

True Blood Comic-con: Cast Video Interview With Warner Bros.

Warners Bros. interviewed the cast of True Blood, along with Chuck, at the San Diego Comic-con.  Anna Paquin discussed how wonderful it to see so many fans from across the country coming to see them.  Charlaine Harris was her charming self as she spoke about the numbers of fans who have come out.  While Alan Ball mentioned how greatl it is to see the fans being so responsive to the work that they have done on True Blood.

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True Blood at Comic-con: Video Interview with Alan Ball

Michael Ausiello from ausiellofiles.ew.com had the opportunity to interview Alan Ball, the creator of the successful HBO TV vampire series True Blood, at the Hard Rock Hotel in San Diego during Comic-con. Alan discusses the success of the show and its ability to expand beyond the books by developing different storylines for the other characters in the series.  When asked about the storyline of some of the characters, Alan states that anything is possible.  It is always a treat to hear Alan Ball speak and listen to his insights.

SOURCE: ausiellofiles.ew.com

True Blood at Comic-con: Video Interview with Michelle Forbes and Deborah Ann Woll

Michael Ausiello from ausiellofiles.ew.com had the opportunity to interview Michelle Forbes and Deborah Ann Woll at the Hard Rock Hotel in San Diego during Comic-con.  Both Michelle and Deborah discussed the success of Alan Ball’s hit HBO TV vampire series True Blood and the fun that they are having playing their characters.  It was very enjoyable to watch these two very talented women joke around and demonstrate the wonderful, mutual respect that exists between the cast members of True Blood.

SOURCE: ausiellofiles.ew.com

True Blood at Comic-con: Video Interview with Nelsan, Sam and Rutina

Michael Ausiello from ausiellofiles.ew.com had the opportunity to interview Nelsan Ellis, Sam Trammell and Rutina Wesley at the Hard Rock Hotel in San Diego during Comic-con.  All three discussed how the success of Alan Ball’s HBO TV vampire series True Blood has impacted them.  Nelsan describes how people tend to forget that he is not like his character, Lafayette in True Blood.  Rutina discusses the growth of her character, Tara from season one to season two and Sam delves into the storyline that his character, Sam has to deal with this season.  A wonderful interview with a great cast.

SOURCE: ausiellofiles.ew.com

True Blood Cast Video Interview From Comic-con

Diem Brown from tv.sky.com had the opportunity to speak with the cast of Alan Ball’s hit HBO TV vampire series True Blood during the autograph signing session at Comic-con.  Ms. Brown asked the cast their view on the comparison between True Blood and Twilight and the current fascination with vampires.  Sam Trammell provided some spoiler information regarding his character that True Blood fans will see happen this season, so you have been warned.

To watch Diem Brown’s video interview click the link below:

tv.sky.com

SOURCE: Diem Brown from tv.sky.com

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