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Cyn — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:48:35 +0000

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UPDATE September 3

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True Blood Promo 2 for Finale – Major SPOILERS for Season 3 Finale / Season 4

Cyn — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:49:55 +0000

jussunique | August 30, 2010

True Blood is re-airing the latest 3 episodes next Sunday. At the end of the promo, it gives us more of a glimpse into the Season 3 finale on September 12, 2010.

I have some really-truly spoilers that if you read on you will know NOW what some of the results of the cliffhangers of the finale will be. More specifically, you’ll know who lives. I have to tell you, I’m pretty shocked as I’d suspended believe that …if I tell you more you’ll know. So. SPOILER ALERT! (The actors involved (except one) have interviewed that they are coming back but I’m giving you this version which matches theirs.)

I don’t know if like me, you are having mixed feelings about True Blood’s imminent Season 3 ending. Don’t get me wrong, I have no doubt that it will be awesome but this season went by faster than both one and two–it was so jam-packed with new characters and beefed-up parts for some old favourites. It’s just so hard to say goodbye. OK. Now I’m sounding like a sappy love song so let us get to something a bit more hardcore, shall we? Courtesy of E!Online (Please learn how to spell actor Denis O’Hare’s name–let’s pretend you are actual journalists, OK? (Sorry for the mini-rant, readers. I am fanatical about this type of thing. I expect E! to get it right–it is their paying gig–which I’d be glad to do–hell, I’ll be their proof-reader! )

Joe Manganiello is official for season 4 (check).

Sookie and Alcide (Joe Manganiello, previously confirmed for Season 4)

About Bon Temps’ other new additions—Denis O’Hare, Marshall Allman, Kevin Alejandro and Lauren Bowles? We have the scoop:

Believe it or not…. all of the aforementioned newbies will be back on True Blood for season four…So it looks like all this pretty faces up there survive next Sunday’s “bloody” (per Alexander Skarsgård) season three finale…

From left: Godric's foot (Allan Hyde), Eric, Russell (Denis O'Hare)

Dennis is set to return to the HBO hit next year, according to sources, but don’t expect to see Russell too early in the year. We have it on good authority (Alan Ball’s) that initially witches will reign supreme, but I’m told the plan is for Russell to reappear later in the season.

EDIT/sounds to me like Edgington is somehow driven off or thought to be disposed of. Wonder if the “cement truck scene” spoilers from early in the season has anything to do with it? I’m going to need a plausible explanation how he did not go *poof* in the daylight faster than Godric did with Russell bein’ 3X as old and all.

Lafayette's second to last image of Jesus (Kevin Alejandro)

As for Lafayette’s lover, Jesus (Kevin Alejandro), Nelsan tells me, “We’re partners in crime now, my boy toy, so he will be back.” Adds Kevin with a knowing grin: “I’m hearing rumors about that, too. I’ve never been a part of anything this big before.” (see below)

Happier times for "LaLa" and Jesus (Nelsan Ellis, Kevin Alejandro)

Lafayette (Nelsan Ellis) has always been able to see through people--as he does here with Tommy (Marshall Allman)

Sam’s wayward little bro isn’t going anywhere either, although he’s mastered the tease.When asked if he’ll be back, Marshall told me: “Yeah, I am. But I mean, hey! How do you know?! Come on, now! Spoiler alert!”

Tommy Mickens taking off with Sam Merlotte's money

I don’t think we are supposed to forget that at roughly this age Sam did the exact same thing to Maryann (Season 2).

My guess is the shot that Sam takes at Tommy…

Sam Merlotte (Sam Trammell) taking aim at his brother, Tommy

…is either a warning shot or it misses it’s mark. I don’t know how Tommy could possibly “fly away” (which he has done before) with a load of cash like that. Perhaps Sam will shoot him in the shoulder or arm and keep Tommy “grounded” for awhile.

"Holly" (Lauren Bowles)

And rounding out the ranks as a newly minted series regular (she told us herself after hitting up the Emmys with her sister Julia Louis-Dreyfus) is Lauren, who recently joined the show as resident Wiccan Holly.

Source: E!Online

Also, in re: Arlene
Q: Are we going to see something happen with Arlene’s baby situation before the end of the season on True Blood?
A: As a matter of fact, Mrs. Carrie Preston assures us we will…well, kinda. “Arlene is still very conflicted. But there’s going to be a resolution to the conflict,” she says, “But it’s also going to be open-ended.” Either she’s speaking in tongues or my Emmy (lack of sleep and too much ginger ale) hangover is worse than I thought. Does that make any sense to anyone? Carrie’s equally wonderful hubby Michael Emerson weighed in on the baby drama, saying, “I mean, we have to see the baby,” to which she responded, “If there is a baby…” Now I’m really stumped. She’s not pulling a Terri Schuester is she? Or preggo with some sort of supernatural somethin’? The mind boggles.

In re: the “new” Sam
Q: I cannot believe the way Sam’s acting on True Blood. Tell me it isn’t permanent, please!
A:…Sam Trammell (says) 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…

Read more: Kristen

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True Blood 3×11 ‘Fresh Blood’ – Jessica Feeds On Hoyt! Video & ScreenCaps

Cyn — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 08:12:35 +0000

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True Blood 3×11: Hoyt’s Choice

sibowittz2 | August 31, 2010

My second favourite scene of True Blood Episode 11, “Fresh Blood.”

In the alone time Jessica and Hoyt share at Bill’s house after she saves him from Tommy in his pit bull form by ripping open her vein and feeding him, Hoyt listens as Jessica explains the realities of her true nature. Although momentarily taken aback by her confessing that she accidentally drained and killed a trucker, Hoyt accepts that Jessica simply cannot stomach Tru Blood and can only feed on humans. Without hesitation but with slight trepidation Hoyt offers his own blood to Jessica.

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True Blood – 3×12 – ‘Evil is Going On’ – Preview w/ScreenCaps – What Did YOU Miss? NEW! ‘In Memoriam’

Cyn — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:10:23 +0000

True Blood 3×12 – Evil is Going On – Promo

TrueBloodItalia | August 30, 2010

True Blood: Season 3 – In Memoriam (HBO)
HBO | Season 3 Ep. 0 | Added: August 30, 2010

Let’s go back and pay our respects to all the people who lost their lives in the past 3 seasons of “True Blood.” And don’t forget to watch the season 3 finale on Sunday, September 12 at 9pm only on HBO. For more information, log onto HBO.com.

I apologize but haven’t been able to find a clean copy of the promo for the season finale. Hard to make good screen caps but I tried. Scroll down for ‘em.

Have no fear, tho’. I’m quite sure there will be plenty of delicious (video) morsels from HBO in the next 10 or so days to whip us into a frenzy. Check back!
True Blood – 3×12 – ‘Evil is Going On’ Season Finale Screen Caps

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Stephen Moyer and Anna Paquin/Alexander Skarsgård Red Carpet Emmy Interviews

Cyn — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 08:30:56 +0000

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taliasamara | August 30, 2010

Stephen Moyer and Anna Paquin tell Access Hollywood Shaun Robinson their most memorable moment from their wedding.

Actually, Anna & Stephen graciously duck the question about a “memorable moment” and allude to a “15-minute” interlude of alone time at the wedding (or reception?).

Anyway, Anna is positively giddy having only been wed for about a week and Stephen is his normal witty and slightly bawdy self. Might be the best interview I’ve seen them give despite the not-really-the-greatest interviewer.

taliasamara | August 30, 2010

TV Guide interview Alexander Skarsgård at the Emmys.

Alex interviews that he is jet-lagged from just getting in from a film shoot in Europe. Shooting on True Blood Season 4 starts in late November and he states he knows nothing about next season. Worth watching to get a long look at the gorgeous ASkars.

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True Blood 3×11 ‘Fresh Blood’ – Video Pam & Bill Fight in Fangtasia – Sookie & Yvetta Team Up – Pam Fangs Ginger Screen Caps

Cyn — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 07:52:54 +0000

This was my favourite scene from True Blood’s episode 11, “Fresh Blood.”

Sookie’s curiosity and worry about Eric saying his final goodbyes to her compels her to go to Fangtasia where inspired by Pam to “use her” (Sookie) in trying to defeat Russell Edgington, Eric chains Sookie in his dungeon whilst he fetches Russell in order to offer Edgington the opportunity he cannot turn down–to be able to “walk in the light.”

Bill senses Sookie’s distress and storms into Fangtasia, finding Pam alone. He demands to see Sookie, Pam tries to stall him, mostly by belittling his affections for Sookie, calling him an “infatuated tween.” Bill loses patience after reminding Pam that he is older and stronger and will defeat her if she attempts to thwart him any longer. A fight ensues. Meanwhile in the dungeon, Sookie “hears” the voice of a woman of a foreign language. She’s taken aback that Yvetta has come to rescue her. Spurned by Eric, Yvetta is about to take her leave of Fangtasia. With Sookie unshackled, the two women rush upstairs as the sounds of fierce struggling continue.

Sookie and Yvetta discover Pam astride Bill, squirting what turns out to be silver water in his eyes which blinds him temporarily. Sookie, who had the foresight to grab one of the dungeon’s selection of silver chains before ascending the stairs comes up behind and casts the thick chain around Pam’s neck and pulls tightly, effectively defeating her.

Later, Ginger is shown freeing Pam from the additional chain(s) that Yvetta secured Pam with–chains bound very tightly and that dug deeply into Pam’s cold flesh.

After telephoning Eric to apprise him of what occurred, briefly interrupting his tête-à-tête with Russell, Pam is finally fully unbound by the feckless, over-glamoured Ginger. She inquires of Pam if there’s anything she can get her to make her feel better. Pam responds with “a drink” as she grabs hold of Ginger and sinks her fangs into the screaming waitress.

The video of this scene follows:

sibowittz2 | August 30, 2010 (Part 1)

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sibowittz2 | August 30, 2010 (Part 2)

All content belongs to HBO and Alan Ball.

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True Blood Pre-Emmy Party Raw Video w/ Post Emmy Interviews – Kristen Scoop*

Cyn — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 04:12:31 +0000

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This is a raw video. It’s Kristen of E! interviewing Mariana Klaveno (Lorena) and Carrie Preston (Arlene) as well as lots of Joe Manganiello (Alcide) being photographed alone and with Rutina Wesley. There is also video of Steve & Anna though no interview.

Here’s a pic (they did no interviews) from the same event of the newly-married Mr. and Mrs. Anna Paquin. Kidding!

Anna Paquin & Stephen Moyer attend the pre-Emmy party (Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

TheVaultTrueBlood | August 28, 2010

*By now I’m pretty sure you know how Kristen defines “scoop”–anything that will get you to read what she /her staff have written which is OK– she seems to love True Blood.

“I am happy with the way [the finale] sets up for next season. I think [the fans] will be pleased at what they find out about Lafayette. There is something to be found out in the finale about LaLa,” he says mysteriously. (Nelsan Ellis about his character known affectionately as “LaLa.”)

Shape shifter Marshall Allman (Sam’s little brother) is also bursting with giddiness over the season finale. “[It's] very shocking on every front. I think they did an excellent job of the cliffhanger this year for my character, for Anna’s character, and for Alex’s character, too,” he reveal(ed).

Sam Trammell–so adorable–so witty–love him bunches! Little bit of talk in his Kristen interchange about how he feels about TB season 4 & a lot of playful bantering–worth a watch!

Kristen again w/Alexander Skarsgård who speaks briefly about “just flying in” from Sweden and being jet-lagged–thus needing to get inside to the party and have a beer (ha ha). He tells nothing of the season 3 finale BUT he does smile a lot–something we don’t see much of on the show and that itself is worth a look:

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True Blood Season 3 – Episode 11 ‘Fresh Blood’ – 3 Sneak Peeks – Eric & Russell, Jason & Crystal, Sam in Merlotte’s

Cyn — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 08:22:48 +0000

taliasamara | August 26, 2010

Watch Eric confront Russell in an exclusive preview clip of Sunday’s all-new episode.

” You murdered my family …

…for your vast collection of meaningless shit…”

True Blood s03e11 – Clip – Jason & Crystal have a serious talk.

taliasamara | August 26, 2010

After Crystal reveals her true nature to Jason he struggles to come-to-terms with it.

True Blood s03e11 – Clip – Jason & Crystal have a serious talk. (Screen Caps)

True Blood s03e11 – Clip – Sam barges into Merlotte’s.

taliasamara | August 26, 2010

So. Has Sam blown a gasket or something? I keep thinking that now, near the end of season 3, everyone on this show has been traumatized and the events are just coming one after the other. “Snapping” would seem to be a reasonable expectation of the fallout from the serial killer-co-worker and maenad Maryann–plus all the “other stuff” in the last 2 months of the show’s time frame.

Poor Sam. His early life seems about as bad as it has gotten so far one the show. Maybe Crystal, the “daughter of a meth dealer” promised at age four to her half brother as a future wife . Then there’s Sam’s bro Tommy who no doubt has had a rough go of it but he’s hard to feel sorry for, little wanna be badass tht he is.

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True Blood – When Is A Spoiler Not A Spoiler? Q & A Video w/Denis O’Hare – TB’s Russell Edgington

Cyn — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 07:04:11 +0000

From E! (Kristen) See below some of the “the stuff” Denis refers to that he had to be clad in for episodes 11 & 12 (I’m thinking mostly 12).

A very big part of what who/was great about Season 2 True Blood-- Denis O'Hare as King of Mississippi Russell Edgington

I think too that Denis may have been at some point clad in a getup similar to the one Alexander Skarsgård is in the photo below. Looks like you can basically stand around in it and not much else.

Alexander Skarsgård in makeup & gear as Eric - True Blood - Season 3 ending episodes (finale)

True Blood Season 3 -11 & 12 – ‘Fresh Blood’ & Finale

“In episode 12, the final episode,” Denis teases, “I was encumbered with a lot of stuff, and it made the shooting process incredibly difficult. I had to do a lot of physical stunts. I love doing my own stunts, [but] it was a lot more than I thought I would do. And then I had a lot of makeup. The make-up was heavy-duty, two and a half hours in, two and a half hours out.”….
….. “Sookie gets mean and hurts me very deeply. Eric gets mean and hurts me very deeply. And even Pam gets a little mean to me, although she’s nice at one point, and hurts me very deeply. And I weep for joy at one point.”….
… “I think Russell’s going to end up in a place where he didn’t expect..”

From E! (Kristen) See below some “the stuff” Denis refers to that he had to be clad in for episodes 11 & 12 (I’m thinking mostly 12).

Official HBO True Blood Synopsis

True Blood Episode 11 “Fresh Blood”

Original airdate: August 29, 2010

Bill tries to earn back Sookie’s trust, but ends up bringing her face-to-face with fresh dangers. Knowing he’s no physical match for the King, Eric tempts Russell with the “ultimate vampire dream.” Jason tries to wrap his head around Crystal’s revelation. Sam embraces his dark side, alienating everyone except Tara. Hoyt and Jessica take their romance to the next level; with Holly’s help, Arlene puts her future in the hands of a goddess; post V-trip, Lafayette struggles with new demons. (Written by Nancy Oliver; Directed by Daniel Minahan.)

via HBO, SpoilerTV, Fame Pictures

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True Blood – 3×10 “I Smell A Rat” Sookie/Eric/Pam Video & Screen Caps – ‘Sam Noir’ – Jason’s Gut Spills on Tara

Cyn — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 08:32:30 +0000

sibowittz2 | August 23, 2010

All content is owned by HBO and Alan Ball.

There seems to be some debate about what to call this lady vamp:

"Blah. Blah. Blah .Vampire emergency. Blah." Pamela Swinford de Beaufort (sp?), Pamela Ravenscroft or, "Just Pam."?

Don’t impale me for this slightly- educated guess: I (think I) read her name as “Ravenscroft ” in the So. Gothic Mystery book series by Charlaine Harris.

But.

She has been “Just Pam” (as she insisted in a recent Babyvamp Jessica vlog appearance) on True Blood until now, I’m pretty sure.

Regardless, I’m really enjoying Kristen Bauer van Straten’s work in True Blood this season. I hope we see at least as much of her next season as well.

It’s cool to see the progeny-maker side of her and Eric’s relationship. Knowing how far Eric would’ve gone to stop Godric from “meeting the dawn” or “the true death” we can guess that Pam would breach many boundaries to save Eric (including earlier in Season 3 literally her own skin in the hands of the Magister) so it’s within possibility that Pam will be taking some drastic measures in the last two episodes of True Blood season 3.

Bring it on!, right?

Deborah Ann Woll (Jessica) & Kristen Bauer van Straten (Pam) vlogging together

True Blood 3×10 “I Smell A Rat” ‘Sam Noir’ ” Jason Tara & Crystal Extended Screen Caps

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