Charlaine Harris, Author of books that sparked 'True Blood' gets a bite from CBS

CBS is hoping to strike lightning with the creator of the hit novels that sparked "True Blood."
The network is developing a project centered on a series of Harper Connelly mystery novels written by Charlaine Harris, the author of the "Sookie Stackhouse" novels that have been the basis for the hit HBO series. The Harper Connelly novels revolve around a woman who is struck by lightning, gaining the ability to see the last moments of the dead.
Among the executive producers of the project, titled "Grave Sight," which is the title of the first Harper Connelly novel, are Tony Scott and Ridley Scott, and Naren Shankar ("CSI: Crime Scene Investigation").

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/showtracker/2010/10/author-of-books-that-sparked-true-blood-gets-a-bite-from-cbs.html

True Blood’s Detective Bellefleur Is Getting Back in Shape

Chris Bauer, who plays drunken, slovenly Bon Temps police officer Andy Bellefleur on True Blood, is spending his hiatus in the gym: "I’ve been doing this for a long time, and I’ve been lucky to do it on TV for a long time, and I just finally … it was, like, one day I just looked up there and saw me,” Bauer told us last night at the Broadway opening of A Life in the Theatre. “And especially after the second season of True Blood, where my character had so let himself go, life was imitating art, big-time, and I just decided I want to do whatever I can to look as good as I can.

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True Blood Music Video of the Day:Bill & Sookie – Is Love Enough?

Bill & Sookie – Is Love Enough?

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Meet Pam and Hoyt at Weekend of Horrors is THIS weekend in Burbank, Ca

Weekend of Horrors is THIS weekend in Burbank, Ca at the Burbank Marriott. We are ecstatic to have two True Blood stars appearing at the event! KRISTIN BAUER (Pam De Beaufort) and JIM PARRACK (Hoyt Fortenberry). They will both be attending Sunday. They will also be hosting a special Cocktail party, tickets will be available on site at registration. Images of the guest are attached for you to use. For more information please visit www.weekendofhorrors.net We hope to see you there and please help spread the word!

http://www.creationent.com/cal/woh.htm

Richelle Mead and Charlaine Harris in Conversation

Today we discovered a great video on the Amazon page for the final Vampire Academy installment Last Sacrifice. Looks as though our friends at Amazon got two of our favorite authors — Richelle Mead and Charlaine Harris — together to talk new books.

http://vampirebookclub.net/richelle-mead-and-charlaine-harris-talk-new-books/

Video here 

Interview with Co-writers of "True Blood" comics at HBO Store NYC on 10/07/2010

Sam Trammell ‘True Blood’ Season 4 interview by MovieMikes

Sam Trammell is well known for his role in HBO’s “True Blood” as Sam Merlotte. The blue-collared bar owner who also happens to be a shape shifter. Sam is gearing up for Season Four of “True Blood”, which should start filming early next year.  Movie Mikes caught up with Sam to discuss his role in “True Blood” and what he has planned for the future.
Mike Gencarelli: Tell us about how you originally got the role of Sam Merlotte?
Sam Trammell: I got the script from my agent. It was going around town and it was Alan Ball’s new show on HBO. It was a hot commodity, everyone wanted to do it. I just went it and met with the casting director.  They taped me and showed it to Alan. They picked me for the final audition to go in front of HBO. There were about three other guys there for my part. I read in front of the president of HBO and all these executives. I found out four hours later I got the part, it was fairly quick turnaround.
MG: What is the best part of playing the character, it seems like it is made just for you?
ST: Thanks man, well I am from Louisiana originally. It is great to be able to play a character who you kind of represent and a guy from where I am from. I love that he is kind of a blue collar dude and that he owns a bar. I never worked in a bar but I always thought it would be fun to work as a bartender. The other part of it is that he is a supernatural creature which is a really cool thing to have under your belt and as a secret. Since I still get to be like a regular guy.

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Bistro 185 planning Halloween homage to HBO's 'True Blood'

Sounds fun, huh ?

Just in time for Halloween, chef Ruth Levine of Bistro 185 is planning an homage to the HBO cable series "True Blood." On Wednesday, Oct. 27, Levine's "True Blood Dinner" debuts with an entirely red menu -- dishes like Shrimp Fritters With Red Devil Aioli, a Roasted Red Beet and Pomegranate Salad, and Roasted Beef Tenderloin Medallions With Red Wine Sauce. Dessert? Red Velvet Cake With Raspberry Coulis. The menu is inspired by the cuisine of Louisiana, the setting for "True Blood."

If you happen to make reservations for the dinner, consider donating blood to the American Red Cross. Guests who do so between now and the event will receive a $25 gift certificate good for a future visit to Bistro 185.

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True Blood Music Video of the Day: You Don't Own Me (B.Midler,G.Hawn & D.Keaton)

You Don't Own Me (B.Midler,G.Hawn & D.Keaton) : Sookie & Bill (W/ Eric) True Blood
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True Blood Music Video of the Day: True Blood Music Video Evening Star

True Blood Music Video Evening Star
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CC Adcock, and Jace Everett and Faux Blood festival

I can't recommend more highly going to St Francisville !

Faux Blood Music Festival
Location : St. Francisville, La

In honor of Halloween and the fact that HBO’s hit True Blood has been mostly filmed in Louisiana, the newest music festival to haunt the hills of West Feliciana Parish tunes up on the grounds of the 3V Tourist Court/Magnolia Café on Halloween weekend. Eight bands will be doing their part to ring in All-Hallows Eve, including Chuck Prophet, CC Adcock, and Jace Everett. They’ll be playing on an outdoor stage well supplied with the good food and drinks that have kept folks flocking back to the little corner of Commerce Street known as Bohemianville, for the best part of thirty years now. $20.(225) 721-7003.

Jace Everett from his blog…

“Hey kids,

On October 31st, Dan and I will be headed to the swamps of Louisiana with my favorite mouth breather, Chuck Prophet. Old Charlie has put together what we hope will be an annual event: Faux Blood Fest!! (boo!) The two day event at the Magnolia Cafe will feature some great Louisiana musicians, some swamp rockers, and some of us knuckle draggers lucky enough to get songs on True Blood!”

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True Blood Music Video of the Day: Jessica and Hoyt: In My Veins

 

Jessica and Hoyt: In My Veins

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Dick and Jane and Vampires

How fun is this ? Thanks to KMC for sending this to me !

When innocent Dick and Jane meet a creepy, cape-wearing vampire, the unexpected happens: he becomes their friend! Dick and Jane and Vampires borrows from the classic stories and art we all know and love, but adds an of-the-moment twist: a vampire, illustrated in the classic Dick and Jane style.

True Blood Music Video of the Day: Cold Hearted Snake (Paula Abdul)

Cold Hearted Snake (Paula Abdul) : Bill Compton True Blood

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NYCC 2010: 'True Blood' Comic Kicks Off New York Comic Con!

Has your thirst for "True Blood" been quenched yet? Well, I sure hope not — because HBO and IDW Publishing hosted a little New York Comic Con "True Blood" party last night in honor of the release of the fourth issue in their comic book series, complete with "Fangbanger" drinks, blood-red cupcakes, and yes, a plentiful supply of bottle "True Blood" beverages. (Not an actual blood substitute, by the way.)
Costumes from the television series were also on display, still sporting bloodstains from the show.
After checking out all the "True Blood" goodies, I spoke with the writers from the comic book series, David Tischman and Mariah Huehner.
MTV NEWS: What makes the "True Blood" comic series stand out from the TV series?
MARIAH HUEHNER: That’s a great question, because actually we were just talking about this. We’re able to do things visually that you can’t really do on the show. We happen to have a monster that’s on a scale that I don’t think the show has been able to do yet.

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Nathan Barr to be on Last Call with Carson Daly Friday, October 15

Barr to be on "Last Call with Carson Daly" on Friday, October 15

This was posted to Nathan's Facebook page:

Nathan will be appearing on "Last Call with Carson Daly" Friday October 15 at 1:30 am. Tune in to get a first hand tour of Nathan's studio and to see the eerie instruments he uses for the True Blood score!http://www.nbc.com/Last_Call_with_Carson_Daly/
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