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Alexander Skarsgard, Cast, Ebay, Fan Shop, Kristin Bauer van Straten, News

Bid on Kristin Bauer van Straten Original Oil Painting Of…

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… Alexander Skarsgard! Kristen is Auctioning Off True Blood Merchandise:

True Blood auction Kristin Bauer van Straten and Alexander SkarsgardAt the moment Kristin Bauer van Straten (Pam the vampire) has a few True Blood memorabilia items up for auction on eBay. Among the items is this spectacular oil painting she did of co-star Alexander Skarsgard (who played her maker Eric Northman in HBO’s True Blood).

All the proceeds from the items auctioned will go to her preferred charity, Out for Africa documentary by Kristin Bauer van Straten and Children’s Arts Education Scholarship Fund. You can view the details for this auction below. If you want to bid on this item, please click here. Alternatively, you can view her full list of auction items by clicking here.

ORIGINAL and ONE OF A KIND oil painting by ‘True Blood’ star Kristin Bauer van Straten of her co-star Alexander Skarsgard.

The painting is oil on canvas and measures 14” x 18″ (35,5 x 46 cm).
Kristin Bauer van Straten and Alexander Skarsgard both signed the painting. Authentic autographs.
The auction winner will also receive a 8×10 photo of Pam signed by Kristin Bauer van Straten.

Payment:
All payments must be received within 3 days of auction end.
Payment by PayPal only.

Shipping:
International shipping may be subject to import duties or other taxes.

Dispatch Times:
We aim to ship all items as soon as possible. Depending on the availability of Kristin Bauer van Straten to sign the item.

Info:
Proceeds of the auction will go towards the Out for Africa documentary by Kristin Bauer van Straten and Children’s Arts Education Scholarship Fund.

Let us know if you are planning to bid on any of these items by commenting below!

Source: The van Straten’s – Facebook page

(Photo Credit: The van Straten’s Facebook page/Kristin Bauer van Straten)

Cast, Characters, Lorena, Mariana Klaveno, Supporting Cast, Supporting Characters

Mariana Klaveno Donates True Blood Script for ‘Be Brave’ Charity

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Truebies Have the Chance to Bid on Signed True Blood Item:

Mariana Klaveno stars as Lorena in HBO's True BloodWith HBO’s True Blood meeting the true death in just a few short episodes, fans are scrabbling for the last items of merchandise. Well, how would you like a signed script of True Blood AND help out a charity at the same time? It’s as simple as donating $5 to the Be Brave Foundation True Blood charity event. You can find out all the details below:

Mariana Klaveno, who played Lorena on HBO’s hit series True Blood, is teaming up with the Be Brave Foundation to take a bite out of the financial hardships caused by Childhood Cancer. For every $5 you donate below, you will be entered in a drawing to win a signed script from Mariana from the True Blood, with a personalized message from her. So, the more you donate, the better your chances of winning! And, as a consolation to the person who donates the most money during this campaign, you will receive a personalized signed 8×10 from Mariana. The contest will end August 24 at 11pm. (edt) to coincide with the end of the final episode of True Blood. The winner will be drawn the following day by random number assignment, and will be notified within 24 hours.

To start donating, all you have to do is click here and then follow the instructions on the Be Brave Foundation page.

Source: Be Brave Foundation – Helping Take a Bite Out of Childhood Cancer. Win a Personalized Signed Script From True Blood’s Lorena

(Photo Credit: HBO Inc.)

Cast, Deborah Ann Woll, Events, News, Season 7 News

Bid on Tickets to HBO’s True Blood Season 7 Premiere Party!

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Deborah Ann Woll’s Fave Charity, the Choroideremia Research Foundation, Will Thank You:

Deborah Ann Woll stars as Jessica Hamby in HBOs True Blood Season 7Want to tread the red carpet with all your favorite True Blood stars? Could you see yourself mingling with them as you party the night away at the True Blood Season 7 premiere afterparty? How about feeling good for donating charity? Well, I can help you obtain ALL of these things!

CharityBuzz is hosting a charity auction in aid of the Choroideremia Research Foundation, which is an organization close to True Blood star, Deborah Ann Woll (who plays vampire Jessica Hamby). As well as tickets to the Season 7 premiere, you will also get the following with your donation (courtesy of the CharityBuzz website):

Meet and take a photo with actress Deborah Ann Woll, True Blood’s Jessica Hamby, when you attend the premiere and after party for True Blood’s final season, in LA, June 17th, 2014!! Check out the premiere episode of the acclaimed show’s last season before any of your friends and watch all of your favorite actors from the show walk the Red Carpet. After the premiere, head to the after party and meet Deborah Ann Woll, whose boyfriend, EJ, is going blind from Choroideremia as well as members of his family.

Sounds exciting, doesn’t it? Here’s the fine print you need to know in order to be eligible to bid for this awesome prize:

  • Valid for 2 people.
  • Participants must be 21 and over.
  • Approximate duration 6 hours.
  • Event date: June 17th, 2014.
  • Must provide own transportation.
  • Non Transferable.
  • There is no guarantee to meet anyone else in the cast other than Deborah Ann Woll.
  • Cannot be returned or exchanged.
  • Travel and accommodations are not included.
  • We expect all winning bidders and their guests to conduct themselves appropriately when attending an experience won at Charitybuzz. Polite manners and respect for the generous donor and adherence to any rules or parameters are a must.
  • Seat location will not be known in advance.

Estimated value on this charity auction is $5,000 US (approx.) and is open for bids until Wed, 11 Jun 2014 3:00:00 PM EDT. You can place your bis now by clicking here.

Let us know how you go!

Source: CharityBuzz – 2 Tickets & After Party Passes To HBO’S True Blood Final Season Premiere And Meet Deborah Aaa Woll, June 17, LA

(Photo Credit: HBO Inc.)

Cast, Deborah Ann Woll, News

True Blood’s Deborah Ann Woll Painting Auction for Charity

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Bid on eBay item to Raise Money for Choroideremia:

Deborah Ann Woll as painted by artist Steve CleffIf you want to have a signed piece of True Blood’s Deborah Ann Woll (Jessica Hamby on the HBO show), then you’d better get in quick according to her Facebook page!

There is now less than three days left to bid on a stunning piece of artwork by Steve Cleff (you can find more of his work on fluidbeauty.com). The eBay auction is being held to help raise money for a charity that is always dear to Deborah’s heart; choroideremia. Since her boyfriend suffers from this condition (which causes blindness), she has tirelessly worked at raising money for this illness.

So head over to eBay now and start your bids here.

Let us know if you bid, or if indeed, you are the winner, in the comments below.

Sources: Facebook – Deborah Ann Woll’s Fan Page

eBay – Original Portrait signed personalized by Deborah Ann Woll, star of True Blood

FluidBeauty.com – Portrait of Deborah Ann Woll auctioned

(Photo Credit: Steve Cleff/FluidBeauty.com)

Alcide Herveaux, Cast, Characters, Joe Manganiello, News

Team Alcide Wristbands for Sale!

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Fangbangers Unite for a Good Cause:

Joe Manganiello HBO promoTrue Blood fans who are on Team Alcide, you can now proudly show the world your loyalty, all while benefiting Claire’s Place Foundation, a charity that supports families living with cystic fibrosis. CF is a genetic disease that critically affects the lungs. Tragically, the life expectancy for people with CF is in the 30s.

The wristbands are blue with “Team Alcide” (front) and “Wolf Pack” (back) in black. Each one is $6, and they come in two sizes. To purchase, click here.

Howl at us in the comments if you end up buying one!

 

Team Alcide wristbands

Sources: @JoeManganielloFans via @JoeManganiello

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Photos: HBO, eBay (brittnay1022)

Deborah Ann Woll, News, Video Interviews, Videos

Video: Deborah Ann Woll’s Boyfriend on Running Blind

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EJ Scott Running to Raise Funds for Charity:

Deborah Ann Woll and EJ ScottImprov comedian EJ Scott, Deborah Ann Woll’s boyfriend, will be running 12 marathons blindfolded in 12 different states during the course of 2012. The purpose of these marathons is to raise money for the Choroideremia Research Foundation.

Choroideremia is a disease which causes a gradual degeneration of the peripheral vision, with the person eventually becoming completely blind.

Check out the video below to learn more about this disease and Scott’s quest to raise money for the charity. Let’s all wish him luck!

 

Contribution credit: @ArleneFowlerBT

Source: AOL.com – You’ve Got EJ Scott

Photo: Elle Magazine via stylecaster.com

Cast, News, Stephen Moyer

Donate to Moyer’s Facing the Atlantic, Win a Giveaway!

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A Happy Holiday Giveaway:

Holiday True Blood giveawayHey Truebies, read on for a chance at winning some cool autographed prizes simply by donating to Stephen Moyer’s favorite charity, Facing the Atlantic. A fellow True Blood fansite sent us the following scoop:

We have just launched our charity Happy Holiday Giveaway in honor of Stephen Moyer’s favorite non-profit Facing The Atlantic. We offer fans the possibility to transform their holiday presents into a donation to Facing The Atlantic and download a donation certificate to give to their loved ones. But that is not all… We have collected some wonderful holiday presents, which were kindly donated, that we will be giving away randomly to a number of lucky participants.

You can find all the info here:
http://www.trueblood-online.com/?p=87243
http://www.allstephenmoyer.com/happy-holidays-giveaway/

Let’s avoid some stress this hoilday season and give to a very worthy cause, and possibly win some cool swag in return!

Source: trueblood-online.com

Anna Paquin, Cast, News

Anna Paquin Helps Out at New Zealand Charity Event

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Rise Up Christchurch:

Anna Paquin (True Blood's Sookie Stackhouse)Native New Zealander Anna Paquin was on hand May 22 to help her home country.  The True Blood star showed her support via a live feed from Los Angeles.  A number of celebrities (including Martin Henderson and Rachel Hunter) donated their voices, their goods, and their time to aid Christchurch in rebuilding after the devastating earthquake that struck on February 22, 2011.  The event in Los Angeles was held at the home of the New Zealand consulate-general.  The 12 hour telethon, broadcast live on Maori Television, included celebrity challenges and musical performances.

When asked how the devastation in her homeland made her feel, Paquin answered:

“It does make you feel like you’re very far away.”

In the end, worldwide donations totaled $2,561,015.30!  What a feat!

Source: www.nzherald.co.nz – Stars Shine for Christchurch

(Photo Credit: HBO, Inc.)

 

Anna Paquin, Cast, News, Stephen Moyer

Bid on a Calendar Signed by Stephen Moyer and Anna Paquin

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All for Charity:

Stephen Moyer Calendar AuctionTruebies, hurry on over to eBay if you want a chance to win a little piece of Stephen Moyer and Anna Paquin!  The couple have signed a True Blood calendar, three times over, all in the name of charity.  As you may already know, Moyer is very involved with Facing the Atlantic/Facing the World, an organization that raises funds for children with facial disfigurement.  The children are provided with surgeries which they would not have been able to afford.

The calendar is an official HBO True Blood 2011 calendar, which was not sold in the HBO shop.  There is a total of six autographs on it: both actors signed the cover and the centerfold, and they each signed their respective pages individually.  The auction ends on Saturday, so you’d better get a move on!

Source: eBay – True Blood calendar signed by Stephen Moyer Anna Paquin

(Photo credit: AllStephenMoyer.com)

Bill Compton, Cast, Characters, News, Stephen Moyer

Stephen Moyer to Race For Charity

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True Blood Star Enters the Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race

Grab your hats and hang on tight because Stephen Moyer has signed up to race in this year’s Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race for charity. This event is in it’s 36th year and will also include Brian Austin Green, Eddie Cibrian and Kevin Jonas as part of their line up.

Toyota will donate $5,000 to the non-profit organization, Racing for Kids, on behalf of every celebrity entered. They will also add another $5,000 to the charity of the winner’s choice.

Extra details on the event can be found on on the Toyota Racing website.

Sources: ExtraTV – Celebs to Participate in Toyota Race for Charity
Toyota Racing–  “Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race.”

(Photo Credit: HBO Inc.)

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Alcide Herveaux, Cast, Interviews, Joe Manganiello, Kristin Bauer van Straten, News, Pamela Swynford De Beaufort

Kristin Bauer van Straten and Joe Manganiello Shine at the Art of Elysium Heaven Gala

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True Blood Stars Come Out for Charity

Kristin at Art of Elysium GalaThe ever beautiful and talented Kristin Bauer van Straten (Pamela Swynford De Beaufort) was spotted at the Art of Elysium Heaven Gala on January 15, 2011 along with husband Abri van Straten. Fellow True Blood co-star Joe Manganiello (Alcide Herveaux) was also in attendance looking quite debonair with fiancée Audra Marie at his side.

Kristin and Joe attended the event for the Art of Elysium Foundation which was created in 1997. Its purpose is to bring children who are dealing with serious medical conditions together with actors, artists, and musicians who in turn provide the children with workshops in disciplines such as acting, art, music, and fashion.

Joe Manganiello and Audra MarieCelebrity fashion blog The Fashion Patrol also attended the event and snapped some very nice pictures of our True Blood cast members. Kristin was interviewed by the blog in a video that can be seen below. In it, she states that the sparkly dress that she is wearing is designed by Mandalay and that awards season to her means being dressed up and attending events. But in true Kristin style, the actress says that while she keeps track of True Blood’s nominations, she prefers to stick to being an actor.

Kristin’s interview starts at 6:02 and ends around 6:30.

We here at TBN commend Kristin and Joe for supporting what seems to be a very worthy and worthwhile cause and cannot wait to see what they bring to the new season of True Blood in June!

Source: The Fashion Patrol– “The Art of Elysium’s 4th Annual Black Tie Heaven Gala”
(Photo Credits: The Fashion Patrol and A.S. Law)
(Video Credit: YouTube- The Fashion Patrol)

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Cast, News, Supporting Cast

True Blood’s Denis O’Hare Starring in ‘Broadway Backwards 6’

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Show benefits BC/EFA and The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center:

Denis O'Hare, the King of Mississippi Russell Edgington, in True BloodDenis O’Hare, True Blood’s vampire king, will be starring with Clay Aiken, Alan Cumming, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Debra Monk in ‘Broadway Backwards’, an annual concert which features men singers performing songs traditionally sung by women, and women singing tunes written from a man’s perspective. The show will be presented for only one night – Feb. 7, 2011 at 8 PM at the Longacre Theatre on West 48th Street.

The show features a very high-wattage cast:

The one-night-only event will boast the talents of “American Idol” runner-up Clay Aiken (Spamalot) and Tony winners Alan Cumming (Cabaret and CBS’ “The Good Wife”) and Denis O’Hare (Take Me Out and HBO’s “True Blood”) as well as Tituss Burgess (The Little Mermaid), Len Cariou (Tony winner for Sweeney Todd), Kevin Chamberlin (The Addams Family), Robin De Jesus (La Cage aux Folles), Jose Llana (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee), Lin-Manuel Miranda (Tony winner for In the Heights), Debra Monk (Curtains), Bobby Steggert (Ragtime), Brian Charles Rooney (The Threepenny Opera) and Tony Yazbeck (Gypsy). Additional performers will be announced in the coming weeks.

Tickets are now available by visiting www.broadwaycares.org or by calling (212) 840-0770, ext. 268.

Source: Playbill – ‘Clay Aiken, Alan Cumming, Denis O’Hare, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Debra Monk Set for Broadway Backwards 6’

(Image capture credit: HBO, Inc.)

Cast, News, Sam Merlotte, Sam Trammell

Sam Trammell Donates a Once in a Lifetime Experience for Charity

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True Blood Set Visit and Lunch up for Auction

Sam TrammellTrue Blood Season 4 may still be a long way off, but Sam Trammell (Sam Merlotte) has just donated an experience to charitybuzz.com that may make the waiting a little bit easier. The actor recently offered up a visit to the True Blood set and lunch with the cast and crew for the lucky winner and a guest.

According to the auction listing, the once in a lifetime experience will benefit Children Mending Hearts. The organization is described as a “global arts exchange” between at risk children here in the United States and those in conflict zones around the world. Through the exchange, the goal is for children to develop their own voice and to promote peace from the dialogue they participate in with others. Sounds like a very worthwhile organization!

The terms of the auction state that both the winner and guest must be 18 years-old or over, that the visit will be arranged at a mutually agreeable time, and that the presence of your favorite actors cannot be guaranteed on the day that you visit.

If you can’t resist passing up this unique experience, click on the source link below. But don’t wait too long to place your bid! The auction ends next Tuesday, January 11, 2011. For those truebies who would like to show their support for Children Mending Hearts, click on the secondary source link below for more information and to donate.

Good luck to all who participate!

Sources: Charitybuzz.com — Visit the Set of HBO’s True Blood and Have Lunch Alongside the Cast and Crew.
Children Mending Hearts — About us

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Cast, News, Supporting Cast

True Blood Newbie Brandon Molale Set to Give Back on Christmas Eve

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Molale Will Volunteer at Los Angeles Mission on Friday

brandon molaleTis the season to give back to others Truebies! This year the Los Angeles Mission has partnered up with Jennifer Love-Hewitt from Ghost Whisperer to host its Christmas Eve Event. Among the celebrity volunteers slated to help on this Friday is Brandon Molale who will be appearing on True Blood for the first two episodes of season 4 thus far. You may recall that I reported on his casting earlier this month. At the time his role was listed only as “Officer X.” But IMDB has recently updated his character’s name to be Officer Featherstone.

Molale will join other celebrities such as R&B singer Brandy Norwood and actor Gilles Marini from Brothers & Sisters among others to provide families with toys, coats, and other gifts for the holidays. This isn’t his first time working with the Los Angeles Mission. According to his official website Brandonmolale.com, he worked with them for a Thanksgiving event as well. IMDB also notes that he has worked with other charities such as Make-A-Wish and the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation among others. What a guy!

The True Blood cast is no stranger to charitable works so it looks like Brandon will fit right in. Welcome aboard Brandon! We can’t wait to see what you bring us for Season 4.

Sources: Looktothestars.org– “Jennifer Love Hewitt To Join Santa At LA Mission Christmas Event”
IMDB.com– “Brandon Molale”
BrandonMolale.com

(Photo: BrandonMolale.com)

Cast, Joe Manganiello, News

Meet Joe Manganiello Nov 27 and Get His Autograph and Photo!

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True Blood’s ‘Alcide’ Returns Home To Fight Poverty:

Joe Manganiello, True Blood's Alcide, Macy's Parade Salvation Army CharityJoe Manganiello, True Blood's Alcide, Macy's Parade Salvation Army Charity

Though the cast of True Blood is without a doubt extremely giving of their time and energy, it seems that Joe Manganiello simply never stops being a ‘good guy’—even during the holidays.

Many of us return to the places we call ‘home’ for Thanksgiving, but this weekend Manganiello is going home and while he’s there he’ll participate in a Meet and Greet to benefit The Salvation Army.

Dubbed ‘Mt. Lebanon’s (a suburb of Pittsburgh) own Hollywood heartthrob,’ Joe will be on hand for the WPXI TV Channel 11 My Macy’s Parade and the aforementioned Meet and Greet to benefit The Salvation Army.

Here’s how to meet Joe, get his autograph and a photo of you and the big-hearted Mr. Manganiello, too!

Where: After the parade at the WPXI TV and 96.1 KISS Salvation Army Red Kettle drive at the Homestead Waterfront Towne Square.

When: Saturday, November 27th from 2:00 to 3:00 pm

Cost:  It’s FREE!

Admission is free, plus enjoy free Dave and Busters gift cards and other prizes while supplies last. For a suggested donation of $5.00, get an autograph and snap a photo with the popular TV and movie star. Please help WPXI, KISS FM, Joe and The Salvation Army wage war on poverty.

The Salvation Army had this to say about Joe:

“WPXI and Clear Channel have a long history of supporting The Salvation Army at Christmas,” said The Salvation Army’s Western Pennsylvania Divisional Commander Major Robert Reel. “We are thrilled to have Joe on board, giving his time to help our families in need. It says a lot about his character that he remembers to give back to his hometown.”

Aww.  Truly, Joe Manganiello’s goodness of heart is one to admire and try to emulate.

We hope everyone has a super-happy Thanksgiving. Enjoy the games, the parades and/or extra day off!

Source: SalvationArmy.org – “True Blood” Hearthrob Joe Manganiello to Make Salvation Army Benefit Appearance

(Photo: SalvationArmy.org )

News, Supporting Cast

Allan Hyde Supports SOS Africa

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Allan Hyde Holds Auction to Help SOS Africa

As we know, almost everyone involved with True Blood has a charity (or even a few charities) they support. The same can be said for Allan Hyde, who will hopefully continue playing vampire Eric Northman‘s maker Godric in more flashback scenes on True Blood.

In order to help SOS Africa, a small, non-profit charity that supports underprivileged township children in Africa by caring for them and funding their educations, Allan set up an auction on Allan-Hyde.net with tons of great True Blood swag in it!

The Auction

There is a lot of True Blood swag in the collection for the auction. There is a signed picture of Allan, a sketch of Godric, a brand new copy of the Scandinavian magazine VMan featuring Alexander Skarsgard on the cover, special copies of Charlaine Harris‘ Living Dead in Dallas and Club Dead, and the special True Blood Swag Bag that cannot be purchased anywhere.

But wait, there’s more! Included with the above is a special set of 10 postcards, each featuring a different ‘Waiting Sucks’ ad from the True Blood’s Season 3 ad campaign. Finally, the winner of the auction also gets the Season 3 promotional poster that has the cast in an eerie, swampy setting.

Don’t feel guilty about your love of True Blood! Instead, go bid on the auction and do good for others while you support your True Blood addiction. The auction ends on October 21, so bid while you can!

SOURCE: Allan-Hyde.net — SOSAfrica Charity Efforts Allan Hyde and True Blood Lot of Goodies

(Image Credit: HBO Inc.)