True Blood Music Listing For Episode 8 "The Fourth Man In The Fire" Added
October/28/08 02:10 Filed in: Music
The True Blood Music / Sound Score section of the site has been updated to include songs used in episode 8 “The Fourth Man In The Fire”.
Know of one I missed? Let me know!
Know of one I missed? Let me know!
True Blood Official Descriptions And Schedule For Episodes 9 - 12
October/27/08 18:26 Filed in: Episodes
Official descriptions for the next four episodes of True Blood, including the season finale, have been posted to the Episode Guide. These descriptions also include the broadcast schedules for each episode. Spoiler warning: These descriptions reveals events from future episode, so please do not read them if you wish to remain un-spoiled.
True Blood's Rutina Wesley Interviewed By Media Blvd Magazine
October/26/08 22:27 Filed in: Off-Site
Christina Radish has posted an interview with Rutina Wesley, Tara in True Blood. Rutina talks about her career, True Blood, and more!
“MediaBlvd> As an actor, how do you play a character that’s so abrasive, but still make her so endearing, at the same time?
Rutina> Because she’s a human. As human beings, we have an array of emotions and, sometimes, you can see a character played on one note and you lose sympathy for them. I didn’t want Tara to just be this loud-mouthed, mean girl, throughout the entire season. I wanted her to have range, and I wanted her to be more like a human being would be. She feels, and it’s not always anger. I just tried to soften her, when those moments came up in the script, as best I could, and made sure that her vulnerability shines through more than her anger does, so that the audience can sympathize with her. The writing is great. They write these incredible things for her. She says some incredible stuff.”
Full Article:
http://www.mediablvd.com/magazine/the_news/celebrity/rutina_wesley_in_true_blood_200810261384.html
“MediaBlvd> As an actor, how do you play a character that’s so abrasive, but still make her so endearing, at the same time?
Rutina> Because she’s a human. As human beings, we have an array of emotions and, sometimes, you can see a character played on one note and you lose sympathy for them. I didn’t want Tara to just be this loud-mouthed, mean girl, throughout the entire season. I wanted her to have range, and I wanted her to be more like a human being would be. She feels, and it’s not always anger. I just tried to soften her, when those moments came up in the script, as best I could, and made sure that her vulnerability shines through more than her anger does, so that the audience can sympathize with her. The writing is great. They write these incredible things for her. She says some incredible stuff.”
Full Article:
http://www.mediablvd.com/magazine/the_news/celebrity/rutina_wesley_in_true_blood_200810261384.html
True Blood's Nelsan Ellis Interview Posted At AfterElton.Com
October/26/08 22:21 Filed in: Off-Site
Brian Jeurgens of AfterElton.com has posted an interview with True Blood Actor Nelsan Ellis. Nelsan plays the wild and lovable Lafayette in the series.
“AE: What were your concerns in playing your first gay character on screen? Were you afraid of reactions from gay people or straight people or Southerners?
NE: I didn’t care what straight people thought. I cared what gay people thought, to be quite honest. Because Alan didn’t want a caricature. He said that quite early on, because I was a caricature the first audition. My concern was if I was going to offend anybody. I don’t want to offend nobody. So I had great concerns with black people and gay people. Black people are going to say this, gay people are going to say this .... My career is going to be over. People are going to hate my guts if I don’t do this right.
But then I was like, forget it. Now I don’t care, to be quite honest. I’m going to do the work and if people either like it or hate it, I can’t be concerned. I actually took on Alan’s – his thing. He’s goes, I can’t be concerned with what everybody wants or what they like or dislike. I can only be concerned with what I think is good and if I like it and if I’ll see it, so I’m like, okay, I’ll just do the work and hope for the best. Be true to the story and to the work. And I have him there to rein me in or let me loose, which he is good at doing.”
Full Article, with video clips:
http://www.afterelton.com/people/2008/10/nelsanellis
“AE: What were your concerns in playing your first gay character on screen? Were you afraid of reactions from gay people or straight people or Southerners?
NE: I didn’t care what straight people thought. I cared what gay people thought, to be quite honest. Because Alan didn’t want a caricature. He said that quite early on, because I was a caricature the first audition. My concern was if I was going to offend anybody. I don’t want to offend nobody. So I had great concerns with black people and gay people. Black people are going to say this, gay people are going to say this .... My career is going to be over. People are going to hate my guts if I don’t do this right.
But then I was like, forget it. Now I don’t care, to be quite honest. I’m going to do the work and if people either like it or hate it, I can’t be concerned. I actually took on Alan’s – his thing. He’s goes, I can’t be concerned with what everybody wants or what they like or dislike. I can only be concerned with what I think is good and if I like it and if I’ll see it, so I’m like, okay, I’ll just do the work and hope for the best. Be true to the story and to the work. And I have him there to rein me in or let me loose, which he is good at doing.”
Full Article, with video clips:
http://www.afterelton.com/people/2008/10/nelsanellis
Enter The True-Blood.tv Halloween Give-Away: Dress Up & Win!
October/26/08 16:57 Filed in: Forum
Sookie dressed in her finest gothic romance night gown was quite the treat for Bill, now it's your chance to dress up and get a treat of your own!
In the spirit of the holiday season, post a photo of yourself in this thread dressed up in some Halloween garb... anything from a simple photo of you wearing some prop fangs to a full-on costume... be it vampire, witch, ghost or other. Be creative, you can even dress up as your favorite character from True Blood!
3 winners from the submissions will be chosen! Each winner will receive a package of surprise True Blood goodies delivered to their door and the first place winner's package will include a Tru Blood T-Shirt.
The contest will run October 13th to the November 2nd, 2008 broadcast of True Blood episode 9. The winners will be announced on November 2nd after the episode ends.
Visit our forum for complete info and to post your photos!
http://thebluewhalepub.com/viewtopic.php?f=219&t=3918
In the spirit of the holiday season, post a photo of yourself in this thread dressed up in some Halloween garb... anything from a simple photo of you wearing some prop fangs to a full-on costume... be it vampire, witch, ghost or other. Be creative, you can even dress up as your favorite character from True Blood!
3 winners from the submissions will be chosen! Each winner will receive a package of surprise True Blood goodies delivered to their door and the first place winner's package will include a Tru Blood T-Shirt.
The contest will run October 13th to the November 2nd, 2008 broadcast of True Blood episode 9. The winners will be announced on November 2nd after the episode ends.
Visit our forum for complete info and to post your photos!
http://thebluewhalepub.com/viewtopic.php?f=219&t=3918
Broadcast Reminder: True Blood Episode 8 "The Fourth Man In The Fire"
October/26/08 16:54 Filed in: Broadcast
Site Links: Gallery, Sound Score, Videos
Debut: SUNDAY, OCT. 26 (9:00-10:00 p.m.)
Other HBO playdates: Oct. 26 (midnight), 28 (11:30 p.m.), 29 (10:00 p.m.), 30 (8:00 p.m., 3:00 a.m.) and 31 (midnight), and Nov. 1 (10:00 p.m.) and 6 (9:00 p.m.)
HBO2 playdates: Oct. 27 (8:00 p.m.) and Nov. 2 (4:00 p.m.) and 9 (5:00 p.m.)
Sookie tries to hold herself together in the wake of another possible tragedy. Tara is amazed by Lettie Mae’s turnaround, and considers similar therapy for herself after lashing out at Sookie and Sam. Jason’s new squeeze Amy charms the crowd at Merlotte’s, but shows a darker side to Jason when their V juice well runs dry. Rene (Michael Raymond James) pops the question to Arlene (Carrie Preston) while Sookie is baby-sitting her kids. Later, at Bill’s request, Sookie agrees to use her gifts to help Eric (Alexander Skarsgård), a powerful vampire sheriff, root out a thief at Fangtasia.
Written by Alexander Woo; directed by Michael Lehmann.
Debut: SUNDAY, OCT. 26 (9:00-10:00 p.m.)
Other HBO playdates: Oct. 26 (midnight), 28 (11:30 p.m.), 29 (10:00 p.m.), 30 (8:00 p.m., 3:00 a.m.) and 31 (midnight), and Nov. 1 (10:00 p.m.) and 6 (9:00 p.m.)
HBO2 playdates: Oct. 27 (8:00 p.m.) and Nov. 2 (4:00 p.m.) and 9 (5:00 p.m.)
Sookie tries to hold herself together in the wake of another possible tragedy. Tara is amazed by Lettie Mae’s turnaround, and considers similar therapy for herself after lashing out at Sookie and Sam. Jason’s new squeeze Amy charms the crowd at Merlotte’s, but shows a darker side to Jason when their V juice well runs dry. Rene (Michael Raymond James) pops the question to Arlene (Carrie Preston) while Sookie is baby-sitting her kids. Later, at Bill’s request, Sookie agrees to use her gifts to help Eric (Alexander Skarsgård), a powerful vampire sheriff, root out a thief at Fangtasia.
Written by Alexander Woo; directed by Michael Lehmann.
UPDATED: True Blood Music Listing For Episode 7 "Burning House Of Love"
October/23/08 21:46 Filed in: Music
The True Blood Music / Sound Score section of the site has been updated to include additional songs used in episode 7 “Burning House Of Love”.
Know of one I missed? Let me know!
Know of one I missed? Let me know!
True Blood's Anna Paquin enlivens HBO's New Series - Scrippsnews.com
October/23/08 21:41 Filed in: Off-Site
Terry Morrow of Scripps News has posted an article on True Blood’s Anna Paquin. In it she talks about why she loves her character, other roles and... about Stephen Moyer’s teeth:
“"Come in here and show them your teeth," actress Anna Paquin yells into another room.
Actor Stephen Moyer walks in, a bit perplexed about why she wants him to open his mouth to a room of strangers. Then she giggles and asks him again to bare his fangs.
And he does.
"See," she says, smiling. "He does have them."
As the star of HBO's vampire drama "True Blood," airing 9 p.m. ET Sundays, Paquin thinks her co-star's pointy real-life canine teeth are cool. They are long and sharp like a vampire's would be. Strangers might find them a bit disconcerting, especially since Moyer plays a vampire on "Blood."
Full Article:
http://www.scrippsnews.com/node/37344
“"Come in here and show them your teeth," actress Anna Paquin yells into another room.
Actor Stephen Moyer walks in, a bit perplexed about why she wants him to open his mouth to a room of strangers. Then she giggles and asks him again to bare his fangs.
And he does.
"See," she says, smiling. "He does have them."
As the star of HBO's vampire drama "True Blood," airing 9 p.m. ET Sundays, Paquin thinks her co-star's pointy real-life canine teeth are cool. They are long and sharp like a vampire's would be. Strangers might find them a bit disconcerting, especially since Moyer plays a vampire on "Blood."
Full Article:
http://www.scrippsnews.com/node/37344
True Blood Is Even More Of A Success Than It's First Run Ratings Indicate
October/23/08 21:28 Filed in: Off-Site
The way in which people view TV shows is changing dramatically thanks to encore broadcasts, DVR, and On Demand among other alternatives. True Blood is no exception to this trend and, according to an article at thestar.com,
“HBO's new series True Blood has become a hit quietly this fall, in large part because only 23 per cent of the show's regular viewers watch each episode when it first appears.”
This is an interesting figure, if true.
Full article:
http://www.thestar.com/entertainment/Television/article/519589
“HBO's new series True Blood has become a hit quietly this fall, in large part because only 23 per cent of the show's regular viewers watch each episode when it first appears.”
This is an interesting figure, if true.
Full article:
http://www.thestar.com/entertainment/Television/article/519589
Video: TRUE BLOOD Star Carrie Preston Stops By Hollywood 411
October/23/08 21:15 Filed in: Videos
TRUE BLOOD star Carrie Preston stops by Hollywood 411 to talk about HBO's new hit. Find out how she became the show's resident expert on the South; and, about her appearance on LOST with real-life husband Michael Emerson, aka, Ben!
True Blood's Ryan Kwanten is 'Donning An Accent, Doffing His Clothes" - AL
October/23/08 21:02 Filed in: Off-Site
Alex Harvey of Everything Alabama has recently posted an interview with True Blood’s Ryan Kwanten (Jason Stackhouse).
“Tonight's episode will be the series' fifth, and HBO has already picked "True Blood" - based on Charlaine Harris' book series about Southern vampires going public and finding acceptance difficult - for a second season. "It was great news to get so early," Kwanten says. "It's a great vote of confidence from HBO." And despite some close calls already - both with the law and with his health - Jason will return in the second season, Kwanten says. "That much I can tell you," he says. "I'll be back. But Jason has a huge arc. He goes into the first episodes with tunnelvision views and hates the idea that these vampires represent change. He's in for a rollercoaster ride. He's just one of those guys that shoots from his hip pocket. Trouble constantly finds him, and he gets involved in the vampire world." “
Full Article:
http://blog.al.com/scene/2008/10/donning_an_accent_doffing_his.html
“Tonight's episode will be the series' fifth, and HBO has already picked "True Blood" - based on Charlaine Harris' book series about Southern vampires going public and finding acceptance difficult - for a second season. "It was great news to get so early," Kwanten says. "It's a great vote of confidence from HBO." And despite some close calls already - both with the law and with his health - Jason will return in the second season, Kwanten says. "That much I can tell you," he says. "I'll be back. But Jason has a huge arc. He goes into the first episodes with tunnelvision views and hates the idea that these vampires represent change. He's in for a rollercoaster ride. He's just one of those guys that shoots from his hip pocket. Trouble constantly finds him, and he gets involved in the vampire world." “
Full Article:
http://blog.al.com/scene/2008/10/donning_an_accent_doffing_his.html
True Blood To Be Broadcast On FX In The United Kingdom
October/23/08 20:41 Filed in: Broadcast
FOX’s FX channel in the UK has secured rights to both seasons of True Blood, according to Broadcast.
Check the FK UK website for updated schedules: http://www.fxuk.com/
Fans from the United Kingdom are invited to join are forum for great discussion!
Check the FK UK website for updated schedules: http://www.fxuk.com/
Fans from the United Kingdom are invited to join are forum for great discussion!
True Blood Music Listing For Episode 7 "Burning House Of Love" Added
October/22/08 00:05 Filed in: Music
The True Blood Music / Sound Score section of the site has been updated to include songs used in episode 7 “Burning House Of Love”.
Know of one I missed? Let me know!
Know of one I missed? Let me know!
True Blood Episode 8 "The Fourth Man In The Fire" Preview Trailer
October/22/08 00:04 Filed in: Promotion
Enter The True-Blood.tv Halloween Give-Away: Dress Up & Win!
October/19/08 20:16 Filed in: Forum
Sookie dressed in her finest ‘gothic romance’ night gown was quite the treat for Bill, now it's your chance to dress up and get a treat of your own!
In the spirit of the holiday season, post a photo of yourself in our forum dressed up in some Halloween garb... anything from a simple photo of you wearing some prop fangs to a full-on costume... be it vampire, witch, ghost or other. Be creative, you can even dress up as your favorite character from True Blood!
3 winners from the submissions will be chosen! Each winner will receive a package of surprise True Blood goodies delivered to their door and the first place winner's package will include a Tru Blood T-Shirt.
The contest will run October 13th-November 1st, 2008 with the winners announced on November 2nd!
Visit our forum for complete info and to post your photos!
http://thebluewhalepub.com/viewtopic.php?f=219&t=3918
In the spirit of the holiday season, post a photo of yourself in our forum dressed up in some Halloween garb... anything from a simple photo of you wearing some prop fangs to a full-on costume... be it vampire, witch, ghost or other. Be creative, you can even dress up as your favorite character from True Blood!
3 winners from the submissions will be chosen! Each winner will receive a package of surprise True Blood goodies delivered to their door and the first place winner's package will include a Tru Blood T-Shirt.
The contest will run October 13th-November 1st, 2008 with the winners announced on November 2nd!
Visit our forum for complete info and to post your photos!
http://thebluewhalepub.com/viewtopic.php?f=219&t=3918
Broadcast Reminder: True Blood Episode 7 "Burning House Of Love"
October/19/08 20:15 Filed in: Broadcast
Site Links: Gallery, Sound Score, Videos
Debut: SUNDAY, OCT. 19 (9:00-10:00 p.m.)
Other HBO playdates: Oct. 19 (11:30 p.m.), 21 (11:30 p.m.), 22 (10:00 p.m.), 23 (8:00 p.m., 2:15 a.m.), 24 (midnight) and 25 (10:00 p.m.), and Nov. 6 (8:00 p.m.)
HBO2 playdates: Oct. 20 (8:00 p.m.) and 26 (5:00 p.m.), and Nov. 9 (4:00 p.m.)
Sookie’s painful childhood revelation about her Uncle Bartlett spurs Bill into action. Despite her skepticism, Tara agrees to pay for an exorcism to purge Lettie Mae of a demon. In search of V juice, Jason travels to Fangtasia, where he bonds with an adventurous young woman named Amy (Lizzy Kaplan). A trio of rednecks decide to exact vigilante justice on a pack of vampires who crashed Merlotte’s in search of their wayward mate Bill.
Written by Chris Offutt; directed by Marcos Siega.
Debut: SUNDAY, OCT. 19 (9:00-10:00 p.m.)
Other HBO playdates: Oct. 19 (11:30 p.m.), 21 (11:30 p.m.), 22 (10:00 p.m.), 23 (8:00 p.m., 2:15 a.m.), 24 (midnight) and 25 (10:00 p.m.), and Nov. 6 (8:00 p.m.)
HBO2 playdates: Oct. 20 (8:00 p.m.) and 26 (5:00 p.m.), and Nov. 9 (4:00 p.m.)
Sookie’s painful childhood revelation about her Uncle Bartlett spurs Bill into action. Despite her skepticism, Tara agrees to pay for an exorcism to purge Lettie Mae of a demon. In search of V juice, Jason travels to Fangtasia, where he bonds with an adventurous young woman named Amy (Lizzy Kaplan). A trio of rednecks decide to exact vigilante justice on a pack of vampires who crashed Merlotte’s in search of their wayward mate Bill.
Written by Chris Offutt; directed by Marcos Siega.
True Blood's Lizzy Caplan Talks With The Trades
October/15/08 19:51 Filed in: Off-Site
Scott Juba, of The Trades, recently talked with Lizzy Caplan about her role on True Blood and other upcoming projects:
“Expect more commanding performances from Caplan during her stint on True Blood. She reveals that she will play an original character that doesn’t feature in any of the Charlaine Harris books upon which the series is based. “I normally play a lot of characters that could be considered dark,” Caplan says. “This is a total departure from that. She’s still really twisted and screwed up, but she’s actually sort of a hippie. She loves nature and thinks everything is connected and that there is so much beauty in the world. But she’s actually kind of tweaked in the head.”
According to Caplan, her multi-layered character fits the show’s complex dynamic in which societal labels are not easily defined. “Within the vampire community, there are sort of old school vampires, and then there are progressive vampires,” she explains. “The humans can be just as evil as the vampires.” “
Full Article:
http://www.the-trades.com/article.php?id=10644
“Expect more commanding performances from Caplan during her stint on True Blood. She reveals that she will play an original character that doesn’t feature in any of the Charlaine Harris books upon which the series is based. “I normally play a lot of characters that could be considered dark,” Caplan says. “This is a total departure from that. She’s still really twisted and screwed up, but she’s actually sort of a hippie. She loves nature and thinks everything is connected and that there is so much beauty in the world. But she’s actually kind of tweaked in the head.”
According to Caplan, her multi-layered character fits the show’s complex dynamic in which societal labels are not easily defined. “Within the vampire community, there are sort of old school vampires, and then there are progressive vampires,” she explains. “The humans can be just as evil as the vampires.” “
Full Article:
http://www.the-trades.com/article.php?id=10644
True Blood Music Composer: Nathan Barr
October/15/08 19:14 Filed in: Music
So many fans have written to me concerning the passionate, haunting musical score of True Blood that I thought it was time to put some focus on the talented composer. The person in charge of the sound score for True Blood is Nathan Barr, an accomplished music composer, who worked with Hanz Zimmer in the late 90’s before striking out on his own.
You can learn more about his body of work by visiting his website at http://www.nathanbarr.com/ and, also, hear a selection from True Blood’s musical score called “Hair Clip” in the on-site Playlist.
Be sure to support him by purchasing the song “Take Me Home”, which he co-authored with Lisbeth Scott. This track was featured in episode 6 of True Blood, during the scene where Sookie eats Gran’s pecan pie.
You can learn more about his body of work by visiting his website at http://www.nathanbarr.com/ and, also, hear a selection from True Blood’s musical score called “Hair Clip” in the on-site Playlist.
Be sure to support him by purchasing the song “Take Me Home”, which he co-authored with Lisbeth Scott. This track was featured in episode 6 of True Blood, during the scene where Sookie eats Gran’s pecan pie.
True Blood's Ryan Kwanten Talks With Media Blvd Magazine
October/15/08 18:41 Filed in: Off-Site
Christina Radish of Media Blvd Magazine recently had the chance to talk to Ryan Kawnten, who portays Jason Stackhouse, about the series, his other roles and how he got into acting:
“MediaBlvd> Before you signed on to do the show, were you aware of how explicit some of your scenes would be? Do you laugh it off and just do it, or is it as awkward as one might expect?
Ryan> You never laugh it off. As much as I come from a country that’s very liberal and open-minded, in regard to one’s body, I feel like I’ve got myself in a position in my career where I should be careful when I’m being naked, as any actor should be. I think it’s important that it’s a relevant story point, and not just nudity for gratuity’s sake. It’s part and parcel of this character. It’s something he would do, so I feel totally justified. In terms of my comfortability with it, once I put on the hat of the character, I go into that mode. Normally, as myself, I’m not particularly open with my body, as much as I would like to be, and as much as Jason is. Once I don the Jason Stackhouse cap, it’s a lot easier.”
Full Article:
http://www.mediablvd.com/magazine/the_news/celebrity/ryan_kwanten%3a_true_blood_200810131359.html
“MediaBlvd> Before you signed on to do the show, were you aware of how explicit some of your scenes would be? Do you laugh it off and just do it, or is it as awkward as one might expect?
Ryan> You never laugh it off. As much as I come from a country that’s very liberal and open-minded, in regard to one’s body, I feel like I’ve got myself in a position in my career where I should be careful when I’m being naked, as any actor should be. I think it’s important that it’s a relevant story point, and not just nudity for gratuity’s sake. It’s part and parcel of this character. It’s something he would do, so I feel totally justified. In terms of my comfortability with it, once I put on the hat of the character, I go into that mode. Normally, as myself, I’m not particularly open with my body, as much as I would like to be, and as much as Jason is. Once I don the Jason Stackhouse cap, it’s a lot easier.”
Full Article:
http://www.mediablvd.com/magazine/the_news/celebrity/ryan_kwanten%3a_true_blood_200810131359.html
True Blood Episode 7 "Burning House Of Love" Plus Season Preview Trailer
October/15/08 18:09 Filed in: Promotion
More than one episode non-specific trailer has, also, been running:
True Blood Music Listing For Episode 6 "Cold Ground" Added
October/14/08 16:14 Filed in: Music
The True Blood Music / Sound Score section of the site has been updated to include selections used in episode 6 “Cold Ground” and includes links to the tracks available from iTunes.
Nine New True Blood Episode 5 & 6 Promo Pictures Added to Photo Gallery
October/12/08 16:23 Filed in: Photos
Nine new True Blood promotional photos, from episodes 5 and 6, have been added to the True Blood Season 1 Photo Gallery.
UPDATED! True Blood Music Listing For Episode 5 "Sparks Fly Out"
October/09/08 19:10 Filed in: Music
The True Blood Music / Sound Score section of the site has been updated to include additional selections used in episode 5 “Sparks Fly Out”.
True Blood Music Listing For Episode 5 "Sparks Fly Out" Added
October/07/08 18:13 Filed in: Music
The True Blood Music / Sound Score section of the site has been updated to include selections used in episode 5 “Sparks Fly Out” and includes links to the tracks available from iTunes.
True Blood Episode 6 "Cold Ground" Preview Trailer
October/07/08 03:19 Filed in: Promotion
Thirteen More True Blood Promotional Pictures Added to Photo Gallery
October/06/08 04:36 Filed in: Photos
Thirteen more True Blood promotional photos, from various episodes, have been added to the True Blood Season 1 Photo Gallery.
Six New True Blood Promotional Pictures Added to Photo Gallery
October/03/08 03:05 Filed in: Photos
Six True Blood promotional photos, from various episodes, have been added to the True Blood Season 1 Photo Gallery.
True Blood's Alexander Skarsgard (Eric) Interviewed By Media Blvd
October/03/08 02:34 Filed in: Off-Site
Christina Radish of Media Blvd recently had the chance to chat with Alexander Skarsgard, who plays Eric on HBO’s True Blood:
“MediaBlvd> What’s it like to play a character that’s so old? Do you create a backstory for that, or do you just try to play him in the present?
Alexander> He’s been around for a millennium, so there’s much to do. I play a lot with the thought of a guy who’s seen everything. He’s been around for 1,000 years, so he’s seen everything, and he doesn’t waste his time. He doesn’t play any games. He’s very straight-forward. He knows what he wants and he knows how to get it, basically. So, I just try to have fun with that directness to him. He’s very grounded and very confident, and he knows what he wants, all the time, and he doesn’t waste his time. Falling in love with humans, and all that kind of stuff -- some of the other vampires do that -- is just a waste of time to him.
MediaBlvd> What has it been like to work with Anna Paquin?
Alexander> She’s amazing! We’ve had so much fun. Most of my stuff is with her and Steve Moyer, who plays Bill, the other vampire. Eric is Bill’s boss, so he brings them there, all the time. And, I work a lot with Kristin Bauer, who plays Pam, Eric’s right-arm and sidekick. Eric turned Pam and made her a vampire, 200 years ago, so she’s always by his side. We’re having so much fun. We really are. And, Anna is very humble, down-to-earth, fun to work with and a very generous actor.”
Full Article:
http://www.mediablvd.com/magazine/the_news/celebrity/alexander_skarsgard_in_%22true_blood%22_200809251300.html
“MediaBlvd> What’s it like to play a character that’s so old? Do you create a backstory for that, or do you just try to play him in the present?
Alexander> He’s been around for a millennium, so there’s much to do. I play a lot with the thought of a guy who’s seen everything. He’s been around for 1,000 years, so he’s seen everything, and he doesn’t waste his time. He doesn’t play any games. He’s very straight-forward. He knows what he wants and he knows how to get it, basically. So, I just try to have fun with that directness to him. He’s very grounded and very confident, and he knows what he wants, all the time, and he doesn’t waste his time. Falling in love with humans, and all that kind of stuff -- some of the other vampires do that -- is just a waste of time to him.
MediaBlvd> What has it been like to work with Anna Paquin?
Alexander> She’s amazing! We’ve had so much fun. Most of my stuff is with her and Steve Moyer, who plays Bill, the other vampire. Eric is Bill’s boss, so he brings them there, all the time. And, I work a lot with Kristin Bauer, who plays Pam, Eric’s right-arm and sidekick. Eric turned Pam and made her a vampire, 200 years ago, so she’s always by his side. We’re having so much fun. We really are. And, Anna is very humble, down-to-earth, fun to work with and a very generous actor.”
Full Article:
http://www.mediablvd.com/magazine/the_news/celebrity/alexander_skarsgard_in_%22true_blood%22_200809251300.html
Official True Blood Descriptions & Scheduling Info for Episodes 5 Through 8
October/03/08 02:19 Filed in: Episodes
The official HBO descriptions and scheduling data for True Blood Episodes 5 through 8 has been added to the True-Blood.tv Episode Guide.
Bush Vampire Artwork Featured At Fangtasia In True Blood Episode 4
October/03/08 01:31 Filed in: Off-Site
“Viewers of True Blood, HBO's Southern vampire gothic, may have noticed a politically loaded piece of background art this past weekend.
Prominently featured in a scene set at Fangtasia, a vampire bar, was a painting of George W. Bush sucking blood from the neck of the Statue of Liberty. (A version can be found here.) The image was created by comic book artist and illustrator Alex Ross and ran on the cover of The Village Voice in October 26, 2004 to accompany an article by Nixonland author Rick Perlstein. At the time, the image struck some on the right as offensive.’
Full Article:
http://www.observer.com/2008/media/2004-village-voice-cover-makes-cameo-hbo-vampire-series
Link To Image:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/pantufla/114081011/
Prominently featured in a scene set at Fangtasia, a vampire bar, was a painting of George W. Bush sucking blood from the neck of the Statue of Liberty. (A version can be found here.) The image was created by comic book artist and illustrator Alex Ross and ran on the cover of The Village Voice in October 26, 2004 to accompany an article by Nixonland author Rick Perlstein. At the time, the image struck some on the right as offensive.’
Full Article:
http://www.observer.com/2008/media/2004-village-voice-cover-makes-cameo-hbo-vampire-series
Link To Image:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/pantufla/114081011/
True Blood Episode Ratings As Of Episode 4
October/02/08 01:12 Filed in: Broadcast
According to The Hollywood Reporter:
“HBO's new drama "True Blood," which airs at 9 p.m. Sundays, has shown a slight uptick in each of its four weeks on the air, averaging 1.82 million viewers this week vs. 1.81 million a week ago. With DVR, on-demand and repeat data factored in, the series' first two episodes are averaging 5.9 million each.”
Good news for True Blood!
Full Article:
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/television/news/e3iec318db6d1b1e0a6b0fb370ba89ecba8
“HBO's new drama "True Blood," which airs at 9 p.m. Sundays, has shown a slight uptick in each of its four weeks on the air, averaging 1.82 million viewers this week vs. 1.81 million a week ago. With DVR, on-demand and repeat data factored in, the series' first two episodes are averaging 5.9 million each.”
Good news for True Blood!
Full Article:
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/television/news/e3iec318db6d1b1e0a6b0fb370ba89ecba8
