Thursday's Blog 3/11/10

I've mentioned before that I love just about anything vampire-related. And near the top of that list is HBO's series, True Blood. So this Thursday's blog(s) are all about True Blood!! C'mon - admit it - you like the show! And if you haven't seen it yet - well, you may not know what you're missing, but I'm going to show you! I've even managed to get Gus hooked on it. He resisted since the start of Season 1, but when I got the DVDs, I told him to watch just one episode to see if he liked it. I think he watched Season 1 in less than a week. It would be rude of me to point out that I was right, wouldn't it?

If you haven't seen the first season, get those DVDs!! Add them to your Netflix queue, borrow them from your local library (or a friend), or buy them! I was able to get them at Target right after Christmas for only $17.99. I'm assuming that Season 2 will be out on DVD around the time that Season 3 airs.

Season 3 will be starting this summer and I can't wait!! Of course, I devour any spoilers I can find. Yes, I've read the books, so I'm familiar with the characters - but the series doesn't follow the books exactly, so it keeps me guessing. Unfortunately, the spoilers only whet my appetite more rather than giving me instant gratification! I'm a TB junkie!

(picture courtesy of True-Blood.net)

One of my favorite TB blogs is True-Blood.net - if it's TB-related, they have it!
Some of what you can find there:

• cast list for Season 3
• meet the new characters for Season 3
• spoilers
• photos 
• videos
• recaps

Trust me, you don't want to miss this site! You can become a fan of True-Blood.net on Facebook - follow them on Twitter - and read their journal on LiveJournal. Check them out & let me know what you think!

(picture courtesy of True Blood's Nest)

Another favorite site is True Blood's Nest. Yet another place with a plethora of TB goodies for the TB addict! It's a fun site with loads of  wonderful pictures and interviews. Some of what you can find on their site:

• bios
• Season 3 guide
• interviews
• links to other True Blood-related sites

So be sure to check them out, too. You will definitely be on your way to getting your TB fix! You can become a fan of True Blood News at The Nest on Facebook, follow them on Twitter, and subscribe to their blog in a reader.

And now, just a few words about True Blood...

Let it be known that I am a loyal, die-hard, faithful-til-the-end Eric fan. Bill bugs the crap out of me and I wish Sookie would just get with Eric already! LOL! Eric is definitely the hottest guy on the show - which is saying a lot considering that there are a lot of good-looking guys on TB. However...I will say that I am pretty pleased with their choice of Joe Manganiello to play Alcide in Season 3:

 

What's not to like, right?? Whew. Lets just hope that he shifts a lot so that we can see him sans clothing.  :-) He could be some serious competition for Eric - you know how I like those Italian guys. (Yes, Gus is Italian.)

You can follow HBOTrueBlood & BonTempsGossip on Twitter, 

So how many other TB fans are out there?

Sexy vampires

As a die-hard True Blood fan (and a devout Eric lover), I was ecstatic to read this article about more nude Eric in Season 3. Well, after reading the first part of it, I had to sit back, take a few deep breaths, and fan myself a bit - but wow. More nude Eric?? HBO, I salute you. Is Alexander Skarsgard hot or what?? Season 3 can't start soon enough.

I love vampire shows. I admit it. But just the ones where vampires are sexy - like Angel, Spike, Eric, Frank Langella's Dracula - not the nasty nosferatu ones like Klaus Kinski. So I was anxious to see The Vampire Diaries on CW. I knew it was based on the young adult book series by L.J. Smith - but I willing to give it a chance, even though I found Twilight disappointing. The first couple of shows left me feeling like I was watching a DeGrassi spinoff, so I stopped watching. Of course, it's hard to compete with the perfection that was Buffy & Angel. Then, about a month later, for some reason (who knows why), I picked up where I left off and started watching TVD again. Before I knew what had happened, I was sucked in (a little vampire humor). It's not bad. Buffy & Angel they're not - but Elena & Stefan are okay. I admit, I find Damon (who would be  Spike in the TVD threesome) a little more interesting - but he's mostly bad, so I don't want to like him - but he has a bit of a 'good' streak that makes me like him. Anyway, if you haven't seen it - check it out. The Vampire Diaries on CW, Thursdays at 8pm/7central. It's my dirty little secret.