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True Blood

True Blood

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Written By: Alan Ball, Alexander Woo, Brian Buckner, Charlaine Harris, Raelle Tucker

Cast: Alexander Skarsgård, Anna Paquin, Chris Bauer, Kristin Bauer van Straten, Rutina Wesley, Ryan Kwanten, Sam Trammell, Stephen Moyer

Synopsis:

True Blood, created by Alan Ball, based on “The Southern Vampire Mysteries” series of novels by Charlaine Harris, follows the events of a small Louisiana town, Bon Temps, where vampires, werewolves, fairies, ghosts, witches and gods co-exist with humans.

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‘True Blood’ Season 6 Premiere Review – Same Ole, Same Ole

In the ‘True Blood’ season 6 premiere, Billith is revealed, Warlow comes a-knockin’ and Alcide gets a terrible storyline. Will you be watching this year?

by Anthony Ocasio | 3 days ago42 Comments
TV News Wrap Up: New ‘Dexter’ Teaser, ‘True Blood’ Images & More

The ‘Dexter’ season 8 teaser; ‘True Blood’ season 6 photos; ‘Defiance’ season 2 renewal; ‘Burn Notice’ final season and more!

by Daniel Johnson | 31 days ago3 Comments
12 Bad TV Moms

While Mother’s Day is all about celebrating the best in our moms, we picked a dozen TV moms who are not too good at their job.

by Scott Stoute | 38 days ago31 Comments
‘True Blood’ Season 6 Trailer – Humans Revolt & Warlow’s Revealed

The ‘True Blood’ season 6 trailer has been released, and the humans are biting back! Will you be watching?

by Anthony Ocasio | 44 days ago13 Comments
TV News Wrap Up – ‘True Blood,’ ‘Judge Judy’ & More

‘Judge Judy’ has been renewed through 2017, Anna Camp will reprise her role as Sarah Newlin for ‘True Blood’ season 6, AMC is rebranding with a new logo/tagline, and more.

by Daniel Johnson | 70 days ago5 Comments
‘True Blood’ Season 6 Premieres June 16 – Are You Excited?

With the announcement of the ‘True Blood’ season 6 air date, we recap what happened in season 5 and discuss where the show might be headed!

by H. Shaw-Williams | 82 days ago31 Comments
‘True Blood’ Season 6 Brings Back Robert Patrick as Series Regular

Robert Patrick has signed on to reprise his role as the werewolf Jackson Herveaux in season 6 of ‘True Blood.’

by Kyle Hembree | 191 days ago4 Comments
‘True Blood’ Season 6 Shortened To 10 Episodes – Will It Help Or Hurt The Series?

‘True Blood’ creator Alan Ball reveals that season 6 will be shortened by two episodes. Will this serve to help or hurt the series?

by Scott Stoute | 288 days ago88 Comments
‘True Blood’ Season 6 Details Revealed – Who is Warlow?

‘True Blood’ creator Alan Ball reveals what fans can expect to in ‘True Blood’ season 6.

by Anthony Ocasio | 296 days ago142 Comments
True Blood Season 5 Finale Review

It’s an all-out battle against the Vampire Authority in the ‘True Blood’ season 5 finale. Who will reign supreme?

by Anthony Ocasio | 296 days ago21 Comments
HBO Has No ‘True Blood’ Endgame…Yet

Speaking at the Television Critics Association, HBO stated that given the performance of ‘True Blood,’ there’s no reason to suggest it won’t continue for several more seasons.

by Kevin Yeoman | 321 days ago27 Comments
HBO Orders ‘Newsroom’ Season 2; ‘True Blood’ Season 6

After just two episodes, HBO has announced it will give Aaron Sorkin’s new series, ‘The Newsroom,’ a second season, in addition to bringing back the supernatural creatures of ‘True Blood’ for season 6.

by Kevin Yeoman | 352 days ago6 Comments
True Blood’s Joe Manganiello Talks ‘Man of Steel’ & ‘Batman’ Reboot

Joe Manganiello – who plays Alcide the werewolf on ‘True Blood’ – recently talked about missing out on ‘Man of Steel’ and wanting to play ‘Batman’ in the inevitable reboot.

by Ben Moore | 357 days ago134 Comments
12 Epic TV Monster Battles (From Our Favorite Slayers)

Abraham Lincoln may have had fun killing vampires, but could he hold his up against some of TV’s fiercest monster battles? We take a look at 12 truly epic TV monster fights.

by Scott Stoute | 359 days ago31 Comments
‘True Blood’ Season 5, Episode 3: ‘Whatever I Am, You Made Me’ Recap

Tara finally confronts her friends, Debbie’s parents come looking for her, and Bill and Eric get some deadly hardware, in ‘True Blood’ Season 5 Episode 3 – ‘Whatever I Am, You Made Me’.

by Anthony Ocasio | 359 days ago9 Comments
‘Game of Thrones’ & ‘True Blood’ Confirmed for Comic-Con 2012

HBO is bringing ‘Game of Thrones’ and ‘True Blood’ to SDCC 2012, but now it has been revealed George R.R. Martin’s fantasy series is moving its panel to Hall H to better accommodate fans.

by Kevin Yeoman | 365 days ago6 Comments
‘True Blood’ Season 5, Episode 2: ‘Authority Always Wins’ Recap

Bill and Eric find themselves at the Vampire Authority while Sookie and Lafayette take care of their ‘troubled’ friend, in ‘True Blood’ Season 5 Episode 2 – ‘Authority Always Wins’.

by Anthony Ocasio | 366 days ago26 Comments
‘True Blood’ Season 5 Premiere Review & Discussion

Sookie must face the repercussions of her decisions while Bill and Eric are on the run from the Vampire Authority. Join us as we review and discuss the True Blood season 5 premiere.

by Anthony Ocasio | 374 days ago48 Comments
2012 Summer TV Premiere Dates – What Will You Be Watching?

Forget the beach – It’s time for the summer television season! Find out when your favorite shows are returning with our list of summer premiere dates. What will you be watching?

by Anthony Ocasio | 380 days ago17 Comments
First of Three ‘True Blood’ Season 5 Fan Posters Is a Bloody Mess

Check out the first of three fan-made posters that HBO will use to promote the highly anticipated return of ‘True Blood’ in season five.

by Jason Marrero | 398 days ago7 Comments
‘True Blood’ Season 5 Trailer: Bloody Vampire War

The new trailer for ‘True Blood’ season 5 shows an all-out vampire war taking place in Bon Temps, with some notable new characters, returning characters, and characters no longer with us in the mix.

by Jason Marrero | 400 days ago19 Comments
The Avengers of TV: Television’s 10 Mightiest Heroes

‘The Avengers’ aren’t the only ones who defend the Earth. We’ve assembled television’s Mightiest Heroes to take on Loki and his army.

by Anthony Ocasio | 411 days ago47 Comments
‘True Blood’ Season 5 Trailer Brings Explosions (And Vampires)

HBO has released the first trailer for ‘True Blood’ season 5 – and things go boom!

by Anthony Ocasio | 443 days ago24 Comments
Creator Alan Ball Leaving ‘True Blood’ After Season 5

‘True Blood’ creator Alan Ball is officially leaving his full-time showrunner spot after season five is over – though he will stay on in an advisory role.

by Ben Moore | 477 days ago41 Comments
The 12 Most WTF TV Moments of 2011

With 2012 in full swing, we took a cathartic look back at the entirety of 2011 to track down the 12 most WTF moments of last year.

by Anthony Ocasio | 530 days ago41 Comments
True Blood Mythology (Infographic)

Here is a handy guide to all the different creatures in HBO’s ‘True Blood’ TV series – including their powers, weaknesses and more.

by Vic Holtreman | 639 days ago17 Comments
‘True Blood’ Season 4 Finale Review

Death has come to Bon Temps. Who (if anyone) will make it out alive? Join us as we review and discuss the ‘True Blood’ season 4 finale, ‘When I Die.’

by Anthony Ocasio | 646 days ago61 Comments
‘True Blood’ Renewed For Season 5; Plot Details Revealed [Updated]

‘True Blood’ creator Alan Ball has signed a new contract with HBO – meaning ‘True Blood’ is close to being renewed for season 5, especially since the writers are already working on next season.

by Anthony Ocasio | 678 days ago174 Comments
Comic-Con 2011: TV Trailer Round-Up

Check out the Comic-Con trailers for ‘Ringer’, ‘Torchwood: Miracle Day’, ‘Eureka’, ‘Warehouse 13′, ‘True Blood’, ‘The Vampire Diaries’, ‘Fringe’, ‘Supernatural’ and ‘Doctor Who’.

by Michael Crider | 691 days ago2 Comments
Comic-Con 2011: ‘True Blood’ Panel

Join us at 5:30PM PST (8:30PM EST) as we provide LIVE coverage of the ‘Warehouse 13′ panel at Comic-Con 2011.

by Michael Crider | 698 days ago2 Comments
Russell Edgington Will Return in ‘True Blood’ Season 5

Bill Compton is going to have to protect his throne, as Denis O’Hare confirms that the (former) vampire king of Mississippi will be returning in ‘True Blood’ season 5.

by Anthony Ocasio | 715 days ago18 Comments
Complete Comic-Con 2011 TV Panel Schedule [Updated]

Find out when and where your favorite television show will be appearing at Comic-Con 2011 with our complete guide to the TV panels.

by Anthony Ocasio | 719 days ago7 Comments
Watch ‘True Blood’ Episode 2 Now On HBO GO

Why wait until next week to watch the second episode of True Blood season 4? HBO subscribers can now access next week’s episode on the network’s online streaming service, HBO GO.

by Anthony Ocasio | 723 days ago3 Comments
‘True Blood’ Season 4 Premiere Review & Discussion

What type of adventures does the little town of Bon Temps have in store for us this year? Join us as we review and discuss the ‘True Blood’ season 4 premiere, ‘She’s Not There.’

by Anthony Ocasio | 724 days ago86 Comments
‘Game of Thrones’ & ‘True Blood’ Panels Announced For Comic-Con 2011

Winter IS coming to Comic-Con 2011, and it’s bringing a bit of Bon Temps heat with it. HBO has announced Comic-Con ’11 panels for ‘Game of Thrones’ and ‘True Blood’, with an impressive list of attending cast members.

by Anthony Ocasio | 733 days ago4 Comments
DVD/Blu-ray Breakdown: May 31, 2011

An enormous list of cinematic greats headlines this week’s DVD and Blu-ray releases, but ‘Drive Angry’ and ‘Biutiful’ will try their best to battle the Blu-ray re-releases for home video supremacy.

by Mike Eisenberg | 750 days ago13 Comments
‘True Blood’ Season 4 Posters & HBO GO Sneak Peek

HBO has released a trio of new posters for the rapidly approaching ‘True Blood’ season 4 premier – while giving HBO GO users a chance to preview the season before it airs.

by Kevin Yeoman | 753 days ago3 Comments
‘True Blood’ Season 4 Trailer

Finally, we have a season 4 trailer for ‘True Blood’ that showcases Eric and Bill hilariously attempting to win back the hearts of the people – by way of politics.

by Ben Moore | 758 days ago8 Comments
‘True Blood’ Season Four Promo; Episode One Plot Synopsis

Season four of Alan Ball’s ‘True Blood’ is coming June 26th, and today we have a video promo for the season as well as a plot synopsis for episode one entitled ‘She’s Not There.’

by Ben Moore | 772 days ago11 Comments
HBO Expands Online Video Offering with HBO GO

HBO announced Wednesday that its web-based streaming portal, HBO GO, is being updated and will offer virtually every HBO Original series for subscribers to watch online.

by Michael Crider | 839 days ago6 Comments
Inception Leads 2011 Saturn Award Nominees

The nominations are out for the 37th Annual Saturn Awards and they include such favorites as ‘Inception,’ ‘Harry Potter,’ ‘True Grit’ and ‘Shutter Island.’ Read the full list of nominees here.

by Ross Miller | 845 days ago17 Comments
‘True Blood’ Anoints Daniel Buran The Head Werewolf

Season four of ‘True Blood’ sees Daniel Buran spell trouble for Alcide (Joe Manganiello) as the new head werewolf, Raoul. Is this the season of the werewolf?

by Kevin Yeoman | 854 days ago4 Comments
Dennis O’Hare Wants More ‘True Blood’

Russell Edgington (O’Hare), Mississippi’s very own vampire king, could be making a return visit to Bon Temps in ‘True Blood’ season 4.

by Kevin Yeoman | 862 days ago6 Comments
2011 People’s Choice Awards Winners

Check out the full list of winners at the 2011 ‘People’s Choice Awards’ – Some of them may surprise you.

by Anthony Ocasio | 896 days ago7 Comments
The Best TV Moments of 2010

What better way to celebrate the beginning of 2011 than to get all nostalgic and take a look back at some of last year’s most memorable television moments. Will your favorite be on the list?

by Anthony Ocasio | 897 days ago20 Comments
True Blood Casts 3 More Recurring Characters For Season 4

‘True Blood’s’ cast gets even bigger in season 4. An uptight shapeshifter, a supernaturally gifted housewife and a male fairy join the familiar Bon Temps residence.

by Anthony Ocasio | 919 days ago8 Comments
‘True Blood’ Season 4 Casting Update: A Witch, Cage Fighter, & Shapeshifter

Serving as fresh meat for the inhabitants of Bon Temps, Janina Gavankar, Alexandra Breckenridge & Vedette Lim have joined the cast of ‘True Blood.’

by Anthony Ocasio | 938 days ago21 Comments
Weekend Movie News Wrap Up: November 14, 2010

Here’s our weekend box office report and various movie news tidbits we may have missed during the week. Who took the number one spot?

by Niall Browne | 948 days ago28 Comments
‘True Blood’ Season 4 Villain is A ‘Harry Potter’ Actor (New Characters Revealed)

‘True Blood’ has cast the villain for season 4: Fiona Shaw, a.k.a. Aunt Petunia from the ‘Harry Potter’ movies. Additional new characters have also been revealed.

by Ben Moore | 953 days ago15 Comments
‘True Blood’ Movie Is In The Works

Development of a cinematic version of the hit HBO TV series ‘True Blood’ has begun. Does the adults-only vampire show stand to benefit from the leap to the big screen?

by Sandy Schaefer | 1003 days ago38 Comments
True Blood Season 3 Finale Review & Discussion

Season 3 of HBO’s ‘True Blood’ came to end, but were viewers left feeling thirsty for more? Find out in our review of the season 3 finale.

by Anthony Ocasio | 1010 days ago99 Comments
‘True Blood’ Season 3 Finale ‘Evil Is Going On’ Preview & Clips

Three new clips and a preview were released today for the ‘True Blood’ season 3 finale ‘Evil Is Going On.’

by Roth Cornet | 1015 days ago23 Comments
2010 Scream Award Nominations

The nominations have been announced for the 2010 Scream Awards which celebrates the more fan-friendly type of movies and TV shows than the Oscars and the Emmys.

by Ross Miller | 1022 days ago29 Comments
Stephen Moyer Wanted as Dr. Doom in Next ‘Fantastic Four’

Twentieth Century Fox is interested in bringing in True Blood star Stephen Moyer to play Dr. Doom in the next Fantastic Four movie.

by Rob Keyes | 1027 days ago77 Comments
Comic-Con 2010: True Blood Panel

The cast of True Blood Season 3 arrives at Comic-Con 2010 talking vamps, wolves, sexy psychics and more.

by Anthony Ocasio | 1062 days ago8 Comments
Comic-Con 2010 Friday Schedule: Our TV Panel Picks

We examine the Day Two schedule for Comic-Con 2010. Check out our TV panel picks for Friday, July 23rd.

by Anthony Ocasio | 1076 days ago1 Comment
Comic-Con 2010 Thursday Schedule: Our TV Panel Picks

Thurday’s schedule for Comic-Con 2010 has been released with Caprica, Dexter, Burn Notice, Psych and Penn & Teller rounding out the first day television panels.

by Anthony Ocasio | 1077 days ago4 Comments
True Blood Season 4 Confirmed

Even though True Blood season 3 just began, HBO has quickly renewed the series for a fourth full season. What will Alan Ball deliver for the rest of this season and the next?

by Rob Keyes | 1094 days ago45 Comments
‘Battleship’ Movie Snags True Blood’s Alexander Skarsgård

The upcoming board game movie Battleship has added another actor to its cast: True Blood’s Alexander Skarsgård.

by Ross Miller | 1097 days ago7 Comments
True Blood Season 3 Premiere Review & Discussion

The third season premiere of True Blood is upon is. Will the premiere answer the lingering questions remaining after the series 2 finale? Tune in and then come discuss.

by Anthony Ocasio | 1102 days ago39 Comments