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'True Blood' Season 6: Episode #2 Preview - 'Weeks Ahead' Trailer - 'Inside the Episode' (VIDEO) SPOILERS #trueblood

On True Blood Episode 602 - Bills Walks in the Sun, Tara is Gut-Shot by the SWAT Team, Eric Visits Gov. Burrell, Sookie Meets A New (Half) Man

True Blood Episode 2 - Sookie (Anna Paquin) meets a handsome stranger (Rob Kazinsky) in distress. (Credit: HBO)

True Blood Season 6: Episode #2 Preview (VIDEO) SPOILERS

Episode 6.02 - 'The Sun' Episode description -

Sookie meets a handsome stranger; Eric takes on the governor; Bill contemplates his new powers. (Written by Angela Robinson; directed by Dan Attias.) Playdates: June 23, 24, 25, 26 and 27

True Blood Season 6: Weeks Ahead Trailer (VIDEO) SPOILERS

True Blood Season 6: Inside the Episode #1 (VIDEO)

I first watched the season 6 debut of True Blood on Sunday night--thought it was the best season debut since season three and upon watching it a second time, only had that opinion re-enforced.

The episode picked up exactly where we left off (Have they ever done that before? I'm thinking 'no'.)  Bill (Stephen Moyer) drank the vial of ancient blood of Lilith, went *splat* in front of Sookie (Anna Paquin) and Eric (Alexander Skarsgård), then went haywire, tearing the Vampire Authority building to pieces and burning it to the ground.

As you may recall, everyone, save for Alcide (Joe Manganiello) and his people, were in the VA building for one reason or another. The entire Vampire Authority was wiped out by both their own hand and that of our heroes--save for Eric's sister, Nora (Lucy Griffiths) who was a sort of double agent.

Sam (Sam Trammell) and Luna (Janina Gavankar) were there to save little Emma who was made to stay in her wolf form by her 'owner', Steve Newlin (Michael McMillian). Newlin escaped, leaving his wolf puppy behind. After taking human form (as Newlin) one more time, Luna found it was to be her last and she died shortly thereafter, making Sam swear he would protect Emma./End scene

Bill, nude and bloody, flew away ('like an evil, bloody Superman') and not until he summoned his sire, Jessica (Deborah Ann Woll), did they get a clue what happened to him. Upon arrival at his mansion, Sookie and Jessica found Bill relaxing on the porch insisting that he only wished to talk. His sentence was nearly cut off as Nora flew in to attack him; he deflected her only to have Eric attempt to stake him. In a choke-hold, Eric struggled with Bill, until Sookie (Anna Paquin) staked Bill through and through. Bill reacted with some pain but more annoyance. There was a collective gasp as he pulled the stake out of his body, with a warning that he would not tolerate any more funny-business. The whole episode upset Jessica greatly and she sided with her maker in ordering the gang to get off the premises./End Scene

Back at Fangtasia, as Pam (Kristen Bauer van Straten) poked around in search of a bottle of TruBlood, there was a knock, then an small explosion at the front door. A SWAT team had arrived to serve papers on Pam, ordering her to close Fangtasia. When Officer Not-Friendly got a bit threatening toward Pam, her progeny Tara (Rutina Wesley), threatened the SWAT guy who promply shot her in the gut with a special bullet./End Scene

Eric walked Sookie home and thanked her for saving him, then handed back the deed to her house (written in his own blood). There was a call-back to the first time they met, when Sookie wore a dainty white dress to Fangtasia (season 1) and Sookie lamented that she never foresaw how far off the way she envisioned her life would become. She wished to reclaim that part of herself that the while dress represented and so, close to tears, rescinded her invitation to Eric to be in her house./End Scene

Across the cemetery, Bill and Jessica had a heart-to-heart-talk about his need for her to act as a sort of checks and balances for him and his behavior. Though she was eager to help, she acknowledged that he probably wouldn't like it if she called him on his stuff, but they made the agreement just the same. Bill feels he is still Bill Comptom though obviously 'something greater', and he proved that when Jessica's glass of TruBlood slipped off her nightstand and he appeared to reverse the process leaving the blood un-spilled. Later, when searching for answers in the Vampire Bible, Bill became disoriented and heard his name being whispered from his office. He entered to see Lilith and other nude, bloody women. /End scene.

Rutger Hauer, who is credited as playing both a faery relative of Sookie and Jason's,'Niall Brigant' and 'Macklyn Warlow,' a vampire who was among Lilith's first progeny, finds an angry, anti-vampire Jason (Ryan Kwanten) walking the long trek home after having his fill of both his sister and her vampire friends. The stranger offers little information about himself. Eventually, Hauer's character reveals he knows much more about Jason's family than he should, prompting Jason to immediately conclude that he is the vampire who killed his parents and while still a passenger in the car, tries to shoot the driver with a wooden bullet. It fails. /End Scene.

Alcide and his wolf pack are among the least-compelling aspects of the show so I was very thankful that they had only two fairly brief scenes where, in wolfpack ritual, Alcide ate a piece of the deceased packmaster, the pack all shifted into wolves and they went for a run, and Alcide stopped to have sex with Rikki and some other sexually aggressive bitch./End Scene

We touched base with Andy Bellefluer (Chris Bauer) and his faery quadruplets. Andy was feeling helpless and sorry for himself so Arlene (Carrie Preston) gave  him a pep talk, then they went inside and both Arlene and Terry (Todd Lowe) gave him diaper lessons. The next morning Andy found out that he wouldn't be needing diapers./End Scene (cont.)

NEXT WEEK (SPOILERS):

 

True Blood episode 602 - Bill meets the sun--and gets burned. (Shown: Stephen Moyer and Deborah Ann Woll) (Cr: HBO)

Finally, Louisiana Governor Burrell (Arliss Howard) revealed himself to be a sleazebag, who in public declares that he wishes to control the vampire population who are currently out of TruBlood. He told human citizens to arm themselves with wooden bullets and he's ordered all vampire business closed and imposed a nightime curfew on all vamps, which would effectively starve them out, forcing them to violate the law and to be captured.

 

The season six debut episode was well-paced, well-written and well-acted. It was compelling and entertaining with bits of humour interjected between the blood and sex. Really, a perfect balance to what seems like a rejuvenated True Blood. Next week's episode 6.02 promo video is above, along with some HQ screencaps. You can find many more screencaps from next week's episode after the jump.

Warning: I've spent the past two months or so screencapping True Blood sneak peek previews and teases and have pulled matching caps from all of them. There are scenes that are NOT in the preview for episode 6.02 but are obviously from it (same characters, in the same setting, in the same clothes) so, SPOILER alert!

True Blood episode 602 -  Alexander Skarsgård as 'Eric' goes undercover. (Cr: HBO)

AFTER THE JUMP - SCREENCAPS From True Blood Season 6: Episode #2 Preview (VIDEO) SPOILERS

True Blood Season 6 Premiere - 'The Buzz' (VIDEO) (PHOTOS) Lauren Bowles ('Holly') Interview SPOILERS #trueblood #season6

Stephen Moyer and Anna Paquin Finally Reveal Their Twins Names! 

True Blood - Season 6 - Lauren Bowles Interview SPOILERS

 

Stephen Moyer and Anna Paquin at the True Blood Season 6 Premiere on June 11 2013 (Cr: The Buzz)

Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer have finally revealed the names of their 10-month-old twins!

The "True Blood" stars have managed to keep the monikers under wraps since the the tots were born in September, but Stephen accidentally let it slip while talking to E! News on the red carpet Tuesday night at the season 6 premiere of their hit HBO show.

When asked about his Father's Day plans, he revealed that they consisted of "hanging with Poppy and Charlie."

His doting wife then chimed in saying there is something in the works for his first Daddy's Day with their new bundles of joy. "I can't tell you because that would ruin the surprise," she said. "I don't know about [it being a] big surprise, but yes, there are plans".

Little Poppy and Charlie are the couple's first children together; Stephen has a 10-year-old daughter Lilac and 12-year-old son Billy from a previous relationship. Clearly the Hollywood hunk likes to name his girls after flowers.

 

Anna Paquin and Stepen Moyer of HBO's True Blood are shown with their fraternal twins, Poppy and Charlie

 

Paquin, who won an Academy Award at age 11, married Moyer in August 2010. She announced her pregnancy in April 2012, with word coming in summer that they'd have two little ones come fall. The newborns are Paquin's first children. Moyer has two kids: Lilac and 12-year-old Billy.

"The babies were born a few weeks early, but are in good health and both Mom and Dad are overjoyed," their rep said when the twins were born.

Paquin recently told People magazine that she wanted to keep her babies out of the public eye at first because of their  premature arrival.

"They came much earlier than we were expecting. They were so fragile in the beginning. We are just trying to protect them," Moyer told People.

"[We're] trying to give them as much of a normal upbringing as you can in this town. They didn't choose to be actors -- not yet! Who knows what they'll be? It's just a question of wanting to keep that private for them so they can choose."

 SOURCE: Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer’s Babies’ Names Revealed!

 

Alexander Skarsgård at the True Blood season 6 Premiere (Cr: The Buzz)

 

 

The Buzz was in Los Angeles for the season 6 premiere of True Blood.

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True Blood - Season 6 - Lauren Bowles ('Holly Cleary') Interview (SPOILERS)

 

Lauren Bowles at the True Blood Season 6 Premiere on June 11 (Cr: The Buzz)

No one lives forever. Everyone is running for their lives. Sookie's having an intimate relationship with not Bill, nor Eric or Alcide. (His name is 'Ben' (Rob Kazinsky) and he's a halfling faery, like Sookie.) What's going on in True Blood's sixth season? If the cast is to be believed, apparently a lot of blood and sex. But that is True Blood's M.O. (hence the title, natch) so what will make season 6 stand out from seasons 3, 4, 5 especially, and should we worry that the showrunner Mark Hudis was 'excused' from his position with Brian Buckner taking over after episode 6.03? As always, we'll need to tune in to see if True Blood can live up to the hype.

 

ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Is there hope for Andy and Holly?
LAUREN BOWLES: It’s entirely possible, but he’s got some work to do because she is none too happy with him at all, and I would say the stakes this year, no pun intended, are really high. So you gotta band together. The humans want to stick together this year, I’ll say that much. She’s going to need to rely on him for sure but I will absolutely say circumstances could throw them together, but it’s not that she’s exactly happy about it in the beginning.

With Andy being a father, is Holly going to be sucked into this fairy world drama?
I would say this season is truly more so than any other the season of survival, so whereas season’s past often there’s this outside big bad that comes, I would say there’s not really that this year. It’s sort of taking the existing world that we know and love and really amping it up on steroids.

Will Holly be using any magic?
I’m hoping that we will, but this year is certainly less about her Wiccan ways and more about her personal relationships. Circumstances are such that the humans really need to all stick together, really rely on each other. Holly really proves to be a Rock of Gibraltar for a lot of people this year. I would say it’s more focused on her personal life and relationships than it is necessarily on her Wiccan abilities.

Does the question of “What is Bill?” play out through the entire season?
It is answered for sure, but it does take a while, which is the fun of it. I think we’re hoping we’re going to keep people guessing in terms of how has he changed and how’s it going to manifest.

Let’s talk about Warlow. Is he a threat just to Sookie or does he affect everyone?
I would say he’s a huge presence this year. What I think is fun about this year is that things aren’t necessarily what they appear to be. Things continue to morph and change, so just when you think “Ah this is what they’re setting it up to be,” it changes. So I would say he’s a huge force in Sookie’s world that she’s not quite sure what to do with.

Source: Full Article @ EW

More photos from the True Blood season 6 premeire after the jump!

'True Blood' - Season 6 - Sneak Peeks (VIDEO) Ausiello SPOILERS #truebloodS6

Deborah Ann Woll as Jessica in True Blood Season 6 on HBO June 16 (Cr: HBO)

 

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Source: ETOnline

"I am Bill Compton, though clearly I am something more. I see that now. I see everything so differently now," he (Steven Moyer) says to Sookie (Anna Paquin), Jessica (Deborah Ann Woll), Eric (Alexander Skarsgård), and Nora (Lucy Griffiths) to their dismay and confusion.

Eric verbally hammers a nagging, possessive Pam (Kristin Bauer van Straten) who harps on him despite the new, scarier Bill on the loose and humans waging an eradication of vampires campaign. He snaps at Pam after reminding her of the dire circumstances, "This is not the time! Get over it and have my back or get out of my face!"

Am I the only one who misses the Pam that didn't give a damn what anyone thought? She never used to have heart-to-heart convos with Eric unless the situation was such that they were about to meet their true death. Now, Pam having been released by Eric (essentially, she no longer has to be at his beck and call), seems completely insecure about her relationship with him, even though he keeps telling her that nothing has changed regarding his feelings for her as his progeny. Shouldn't she know this?

Q: I’m a diehard fan of True Blood and I have one very burning question: Is this in fact going to be the final season of the show? ‘Cause all the promotion seems to suggest it will be. 
 

 Ausiello: It’s absolutely, positively not the final season of the show. It’s got one, maybe two more seasons left in it.

 

SOURCE: Ask Ausiello: Spoilers on Orphan Black, Glee, The Americans, Parenthood, Bunheads and More!

 

I'm not quite sure how Ausiello is so sure of how much life is/seasons are left for True Blood. Conventional wisdom says that successful TV dramas are engineered to run for seven seasons--is that the basis of his statement? Could be. Especially if you factor in that original showrunner Alan Ball's last season was, last season. The only apparent reason to hang on to True Blood for an eighth season would be if it were a cash cow or network centerpiece (like Showtime's Dexter).

But HBO has renewed Boardwalk Empire as well as the phenomenally successful Game Of Thrones so it has it's 'boutique' dramas that make True Blood seem a bit dated and dog-earred.

From the True Blood Blog (June 13)

Season Six Preview: Serious Repercussions

Vampires started a war against humans last season, and they've got to expect some serious blowback.

Brian Buckner calls upon the sentiments of Mobb Deep to hint at what's to come: "There's a war going on outside no man (or vampire) is safe from." The Authority is gone, Tru Blood factories are gone and humans are fighting back.

We asked Brian if the war against vamps would bring us to any new locations this season, and he offered this enigmatic response: "When True Blood comes back this season it will be in a new bottle."

 

'True Blood' Season 6 Episode 1 in One Week (VIDEO) True Blood Season 6: (VIDEO) Trailer #truebloodS6 #truebloodweek

Bill’s bloody reincarnation ushers in a new era for vampires, faeries and humans alike*

 

Anna Paquin as Sookie Stackhouse in True Blood on HBO ( Cr: HBO)

Episode 6.01 - “Who Are You, Really?”  True Blood Season 6 Premiere Description: 

True Blood Season 6 Premieres in 1 Week

S6 | Ep1 Who Are You, Really? Airdate: 6/16/13 The sixth season opens on Bill's messy reincarnation, but no one, including Sookie, Eric or Jessica, knows who or what he is, and they're not anxious to get close enough to find out. Meanwhile, Alcide takes over as pack master and discovers there are certain perks that come with the job; Andy deals with being a new father; the governor of Louisiana declares war on vampires; and Jason hitches a ride with a creepy stranger. (via Comcast Xfinity)

 (Written by Raelle Tucker; directed by Stephen Moyer.)

Original Playdate: June 16.

 

True Blood Season 6: Clip Trailer Season 6 Sneak Peek (VIDEO)

Some familiar and brand new scenes in this extended look ahead clip featuring what  looks to be several  all -new True Blood episodes. Season 6 True Blood begins this Sunday, June 16!

I've fished out a few of the  new scenes that seem to take theaction a bit further (below) Open for interpretation, of course. .

  

Anna Paquin as Sookie Stackhouse in True Blood Season 6 (Cr: HBO)

 

Published on Jun 9, 2013 Don't miss the new season of True Blood premiering on Sunday, June 16 at 9PM, only on HBO.

True Blood Season 6 Premieres in 1 Week

S6 | Ep1 Who Are You, Really? Airdate: 6/16/13 The sixth season opens on Bill's messy reincarnation, but no one, including Sookie, Eric or Jessica, knows who or what he is, and they're not anxious to get close enough to find out. Meanwhile, Alcide takes over as pack master and discovers there are certain perks that come with the job; Andy deals with being a new father; the governor of Louisiana declares war on vampires; and Jason hitches a ride with a creepy stranger. (via Comcast Xfinity)

Watch True Blood online at HBO GO® http://itsh.bo/hWfz80.

 

Here's a cool new shot at top of how Bill (Steven Moyer) must have come home to Jessica (Deborah Ann Woll) after having walked in the daylight? Maybe?

Then something is going down with Sookie on what looks like the night The Authority was destroyed and Bill died and came back an enhanced version of himself. Tensions surely were running high with trying to escape both the bad and the guys, but has Jessica ever dropped fang at Sookie before?

I know Jessica made it known to Bill that she thought Sookie was punishing Bill too much for acting like a vampire. Ironically, it is partially due to Sookie's influence on him that Bill gives Jessica more freedom to explore instead of stunting her growth and leaving her permanently, a 'baby vamp!.'

More screencaps from the True Blood June 9 VIDEO clips after the jump! Click to enlarge and enjoy!

'Nurse Jackie' Episode 5.09 - 'Heart' – Sneak Peeks (VIDEOS) Spoilers @SHO_Network #nursejackie

 

Jackie and Frank have sex for the first time

Adam Ferrara as Frank the cop and Edie Falco as Nurse Jackie - Sunday nights (Cr: Showtime)

Nurse Jackie Season 5: Episode 9 Sneak Peek (VIDEO)

Clip - 'Sleepover'

Though we are we're down to the final stretch with just two episodes left this season on NURSE JACKIE I  am stoked to learn that Nurse Jackie is officially returning for season 6 (read on).

Nurse Jackie -- back for season 6!

This makes me super happy!

EXCITING NEWS: Nurse Jackie will return for a sixth season to Showtime Networks!

Adam Ferrara as Frank the cop and Edie Falco as Nurse Jackie in episode 309 - Sunday nights (Cr: Showtime)

'Nurse Jackie' Episode 5.09 - 'Heart'  Episode Description

Jackie and Frank have sex for the first time and he tells her he loves her. Akalitus has an extra spring in her step. Coop wants to take his mentoring of Carrie to the next level, but is discouraged to learn that she’s working a little too closely with Prentiss. He breaks up with Carrie who is genuinely upset. Kevin and Grace show up at the hospital after Kevin found a bag of pills in Grace’s bag. Grace lies about the pills, saying they are Jackie’s, so they both get their blood drawn for testing. Jackie delivers Grace to Akalitus and Thor who give her a scared straight tour of the emergency department. Zoey tells Jackie she’s nervous about the pill in her night table but Jackie shuts her down, hurting Zoey’s feelings. Grace has to assist Jackie with a man who collapses on the sidewalk. Zoey and Prentiss sleep together. Jackie wants the girls to live with Kevin.

'Nurse Jackie' Episode 5.09 - 'Heart'  with Adam Ferrara and Edie Falco ( Cr: Showtime)


Written By: Liz Flahive
Directed By: Jesse Peretz

Nurse Jackie Season 5: Episode 9 Sneak Peek Clip - 'Hello Grace' (VIDEO)

Jackie asks Thor and Akalitus to give Grace a tour of the emergency room.

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As head nurse, Jackie helps to decide if Carrie can stay on at the hospital or will be voted out.

SPOILER: When Jackie is asked her opinion of Carrie's work,  Jackie sums it up with, 'She scares me when she treats patients.'

Only Coop come to Carrie's rescue but there are too many nays--all except Coop vote to let Carrie go!

Nurse Jackie Season 5: Next on Episode 9 Promo (VIDEO)

(above, top) Things are not getting any more  warm between Carrie and Jackie.

 

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Official NURSE JACKIE Series Page: http://www.sho.com/nursejackie 

More shots from Jackie and Frank's first close encounter of the nekkid kind, after the jump:

 

True Blood Season 6 - Ausiello SPOILERS #truebloodS6 #showyourfangs

Who will be the "pivotal death" in the first TWO episodes of True Blood Season 6?

True Blood season 6 - the 'threesome'? (Cr: HBO)

 Q: Any scoop on True Blood Season 6?

Ausiello: I carved a few hours out of my holiday weekend to watch the first two episodes, and here are a few highlights:

There’s a pivotal death, a threesome, a Hoyt shout-out, all kinds of fancy new anti-vampire weaponry and a horrifying glimpse into the future that may or may not foreshadow this.

 

True Blood season 6 - 'a horrifying glimpse into the future'? (Cr: HBO)

Also, if you’ve been dying to know what Friday Night Lights‘ Jurnee Smollett will be up to this season, I can now confirm that she will be playing an activist with the Vampire Unity Society (V.U.S.)

 

True Blood season 6 - An activist with the Vampire Unity Society (Cr: HBO).)

SOURCE: Ask Ausiello: Spoilers on True Blood, Vampire Diaries, Sons of Anarchy, NCIS, Suits and More!

UPDATE!

Q: I’m so excited that Anna Camp is returning to True Blood. Any scoop on how Sarah is going to react to Steve coming out of the closet? Or maybe she already knew he was gay all along?

A: God-loving Sarah resurfaces in this season’s third episode and wastes no time tearing into her ex — but it’s his vampiric orientation she seems to have the bigger issue with.

SOURCE: Matt's Inside Line on NCIS, True Blood, Once, Revolution, Rookie Blue, Burn Notice and More

 UPDATE II!

I can't wait for True Blood to return! Please tell me you have some scoop!

TVGuide: To sum up the show's return: Blood. Death. Blood. Repeat. (But that second death won't stick.) More specifically, remember last season when Sookie and Jason discovered that someone named Warlow killed their parents? Well, suffice it to say that finding and destroying him will be at the narrative fore (particularly because of this casting).

What will surprise you, though, is Warlow's connection to Bill's occupation of/transformation into/death by Lillith. Nora is going to have to brush up on her vampire Bible, tout suite. 

SOURCE:

Mega Buzz: True Blood Death, Criminal Minds Returns and The Killing's New Case 

'True Blood' Season 6: Memorial Weekend Clip -Trailer #1 (VIDEO) #truebloodS6 #showyourfangs

Check Out These Brand New Video Images From True Blood Season 6!

True Blood Season 6: Clip Trailer #1

Look up in the sky! It is neither bird nor plane--it's bad, bad, Bill (Stephen Moyer)!

This scene appears to be a continuation of the one we've viewed a couple of times where the new Bill, the one who drank Lilith's blood, died and came back, setting fire to what was the Authority's Headquarters. We've seen Bill striding through the fire as if he does not feel it and now--he's going, up, up and away. Bill's final destination is unknown at this point but there's not much waiting left before the brand new True Blood season 6 bows Sunday, June 16 at 9PM on HBO!

Scroll down for more fresh HQ screencaps from this May 26, 2013 True Blood trailer clip.

True Blood Season 6: Clip Trailer #1 (VIDEO)

 

Sam Trammell as Sam Merlotte in True Blood Season 6: Clip Trailer #1

We know without question, that Sam and Emma (who seems to have grown quite a bit in a few hours!) escaped from the Authority headquarters before Bill burned it to the ground--but where is Emma's mom, Luna (Janina Gavankar)?! That was left an open question at the end of season 5 and despite a previous trailer (see link below) which appeared to show Luna with Sam and Emma,  her face was never shown--so we won't know, probably until the season 6 debut.

 

True Blood Season 6: Clip Trailer #1

It appears that our darling Jessica (Deborah Ann Woll) is in the process of glamoring whomever is behind that convenience store counter. Her fangs are retracted and she's wearing that, 'Look deep into my eyes, face.'

More True Blood Season 6: Clip Trailer #1 screencaps below!

True Blood Season 6: Season 5 Extended Recap (VIDEO)

Don't miss the new season of True Blood premiering on Sunday, June 16 at 9PM on HBO.
Want more great HQ True Blood season 6 Images?'

True Blood' - Season 6 - NEW 90 - Second Promo (VIDEO) - June Episode Details! (SPOILERS) #truebloodS6

'True Blood' - Meet the Characters of Season 6! Interview (PHOTOS) (VIDEO) #TrueBloodS6

 

True Blood Season 6: Governor Burrell's Address (VIDEO) (PHOTOS) #TrueBloodS6 #showyourfangs

 Will Season 6 True Blood Be Eric's Last?

Alexander Skarsgård, Kristen Bauer van Straten and Deborah Ann Woll in True Blood Season 6 (Cr: HBO)

Season 6 of True Blood premieres on Sunday, June 16 at 9PM, only on HBO.
 

Tell the world you stand with the vamps and #showyourfangs.

More True Blood Season 6: Governor Burrell's Address  Screencaps After the Jump!

 

 Are You Dying To See True Blood Season 6 Key Art?

 

True Blood Season 6 Key Art (Cr: HBO)

 

HBO has released the official key poster art for True Blood‘s sixth season, premiering June 16 at 9 pm, and it’s an ominous sucker.

Bearing the tagline, “No One Lives Forever,” the image features a nondescript male vampire flashing his pearly, pointy whites while striking an unpleasant-looking pose.

SOURCE: True Blood Season 6 Key Art Is To Die For

 

'True Blood' - Meet the Characters of Season 6! Interview (PHOTOS) (VIDEO) #TrueBloodS6

 

 

Alexander Skarsgård plays vampire Eric Northman in True Blood Season 6 (Credit: HBO)

 

Question: There are rumors that True Blood is going to kill off the gorgeous and sexy Eric Northam! Please tell me this isn’t true. 

Ausiello: I can neither confirm or deny the rumors, but I can offer you two pieces of evidence that suggest such a twist is in the realm of possibility. The first one comes care of Joe Manganiello, who tells TVLine, “We’re getting to the point in the season now where people are starting to die. The table reads are starting to get smaller, and I’m sure they will continue to do that.” Exhibit B, meanwhile, arrives in the form of Episode 7′s title — “The Funeral.”

SOURCE: TVLine

The supernatural HBO drama’s 10-episode sixth season bows Sunday, June 16 at 9/8c. 

'True Blood' - Meet the Characters of Season 6! Interview (PHOTOS) (VIDEO) #TrueBloodS6

Meet the Characters of True Blood Season 6 - Authority on Season 5 Preview (VIDEO)

Alexander Skarsgård, Rutina Wesley & Kristen Bauer van Straten in True Blood Season 6 - Cr: HBO

Pam's famous pink track-suit makes a welcome reappearance! More Pam in pink!

Thirsty for True Blood? Whet your appetite with some new blood from the upcoming season.

 

The Governor of Louisiana and his daughter in True Blood Season 6 - Cr: HBO

 Read more here about the Guv and his progeny.

 

Alexander Skarsgård, Kristen Bauer van Straten, Rutina Wesley, Anna Paquin and Lucy Griffiths in True Blood Season 6 - Cr: HBO

 

Stephen Moyer and Deborah Ann Woll in True Blood Season 6 - Cr: HBO

Wonder how 'Jessica' (above) will cope with having  her 'dad' Bill as a god?

Many more shots (after the jump) below the brand new promo video for the May 24th look back on Season 5 of True Blood.

SOURCE: Inside True Blood Blog

True Blood - Authority on Season 5 Preview (VIDEO)

Join the cast on Friday, May 24th at 9:45PM to look back on Season 5 of True Blood.

For more on True Blood, go to http://itsh.bo/HAObVp

'True Blood' - Season 6 - NEW 90 - Second Promo (VIDEO) - June Episode Details! (SPOILERS) #truebloodS6

TRUE BLOOD: Watch the 'Out of Control' Full-Length Season 6 Trailer Now!

Lucy Griffiths, Alexander Skarsgård, Anna Paquin, Rutina Wesley, Ryan Kwanten and Kristen Bauer van Straten in True Blood - Season 6 (Cr: HBO)

The new season of True Blood premieres on Sunday, June 16 at 9PM, on HBO. True Blood Season 6 Trailer (VIDEO) (SPOILERS)

True Blood - Season 6 - June episode summaries (6.01-6.03)

True Blood - Episode 6.01 - “Who Are You, Really?”
 

Bill’s bloody reincarnation ushers in a new era for vampires, faeries and humans alike.

(Written by Raelle Tucker; directed by Stephen Moyer.)

Playdate: June 16

 

Sookie (Anna Paquin) and her season 6 love-interest, a faery named 'Ben" Rob Kazinsky in True Blood (Cr: HBO)

True Blood - Episode 6.02 - The Sun

 

Sookie meets a handsome stranger; Eric takes on the governor; Bill contemplates his new powers.

(Written by Angela Robinson; directed by Dan Attias.)

Playdate: June 23

 

Deborah Ann Woll as Jessica in True Blood Season 6 ( Cr: HBO)

True Blood - Episode 6.03 - You’re No Good

 

Bill looks for a solution to an impending catastrophe; Eric takes a hostage, while Sam tries to recover one.

(Written by Mark Hudis; directed by Howard Deutch.)

Playdate: June 30

Source: HBO

 

'Eric takes a hostage' (Cr: True Blood)

How much would you bet that Eric is both levitating and glamoring Willa Burrell, the Governor of Louisiana's daughter, before he SPOILER kidnaps her?

(Click the link in the sentence above to see what happens after he brings her to Fangtasia.)

More True Bloood - Season 6 Screencaps [HQ] after the jump!

'True Blood' - Will Season 6 Mean the Death of Eric? (VIDEO) #truebloodS6 #waitingsucks

More Behind-the-Scenes Footage from True Blood Season 6!

Eric Northman (Alexander Skarsgård) Cr: HBO

Waiting sucks but Season 6 of True Blood premieres Sunday, June 16 at 9pm only on HBO.

True Blood returns in June, and HBO has released the third of multiple “Waiting Sucks” videos that give us a behind-the-scenes look at the new season.

This short scene involves the interrogation by Eric Northman (Alexander Skarsgård) of Willa Burrell (Amelia Rose Blaire) the daughter of anti-vampire Louisiana Governor Creighton Burrell (Arliss Howard). Willa tells Eric of vampire abductions and torture. The governor's daughter has been described as being sympathetic to the vampire cause so Eric is probably just showing off when he 'drops fang'. Or not.

 

Alexander Skarsgård and Amelia Rose Blaire in a scene from True Blood Season 6 (Credit:HBO)

 

True Blood Season 6 will have 10 episodes (cut from 12), with the first episode airing on June 16th at 9:00 pm. There are many new characters this season, including those played by Rutger Hauer, Arliss Howard, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Amelia Rose Blaire, Karolina Wydra, and Luke Grimes.

 

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More Behind-the-Scenes VIDEO Screencaps from True Blood Season 6 After the Jump!

'True Blood' - NEW Season 6 Sneak Peek (VIDEO) 'Alcide' NEW SPOILER! #truebloodseason6

Behind-the-scenes VIDEO of the filming of TRUE BLOOD season 6, episode 6:
Yes, it's very meta.

'She's a wolf, she's staying.' Joe Manganiello as 'Alcide' in True Blood episode 6.06 (Credit: HBO)

True Blood Season 6 SPOILER Alert!

At the end of True Blood season 5, Ex.-Rev. Steve Newlin (Steve McMillian) was keeping Luna's (Janina Gavankar) daughter Emma as a pet, while Luna and Sam (Sam Trammell) were captive in vampire HQ. All hell was breaking out everywhere, inside and out of the HQ, so the ex-Rev. was enlisted to encourage his flock to chill via satellite televised signal.

Off-screen, Sam and Luna incapacitated Newlin and Luna did the very-bad-for-you, potentially lethal, shape-shift into a real person (become their twin) which, did I mention, was sometimes lethal, as it was for Sam's lil bro, Tommy?

Last we see of Sam and Luna, she has passed out (or died) from the effort of faking being Steve Newlin for the TV audience whilst all hell was breaking loose in vampire HQ on account of Lilith, now "Billith'.

Based on the fact that Alcide (Joe Manganiello) and his number 2 as well as grandma 'Martha' (Dale Dickey, see caps), are caring for little Emma, it would seem that Luna did not survive the season 5 finale.

True Blood Season 6: "Alcide" Waiting SucksVIDEO/ Screencaps

Published on Apr 24, 2013

Waiting sucks but Season 6 of True Blood premieres Sunday, June 16 at 9pm only on HBO.

For more on True Blood, go to http://itsh.bo/HAObVp or jump in on the

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More True Blood NEW Season 6 Sneak Peek (VIDEO) 'Alcide' Screencaps after the jump!

'True Blood' - Season 6 Waiting Sucks: 'Jason' (VIDEO) #trueblood #june16 SPOILERS

Waiting Sucks - True Blood - Season 6: "Jason" VIDEO Tease/Screencaps

 

True Blood season 6 - Lucy Griffiths as Nora Gainesborough and Ryan Kwanten as Jason Stackhouse (Cr: HBO)

 

Waiting sucks but Season 6 of True Blood premieres Sunday, June 16 at 9pm only on HBO. For more on True Blood, go to http://itsh.bo/HAObVp or jump in on the Twitter conversations http://twitter.com/truebloodhbo #trueblood.

 

Stephen Moyer (Bill Compton) directs an episode of True Blood season 6 (Credit: HBO)

 You may recognize the guy at top in the director's chair. That is Stephen Moyer, who co-stars on True Blood as vampire Bill Compton. Last we saw him was at the end of season 5 after he bought the hype about the ancient vampire 'Lilith', drank her blood, and went down the rabbit hole. Bill was at vampire central command, blood-encrusted, naked, and really, really angry and it appears that he's about to wreak the ultimate havoc--burn the place to the ground.

It would seem then that Sookie (Anna Paquin), who was at vamp HQ with Eric and 'Billith' when last we saw her, must have escaped to be able to confront Jason as he's about to put a wooden bullet through Eric's sister, Nora Gainesborough (Lucy Griffiths).

Jason (Ryan Kwanten) is still clad as he was when he and others infiltrated Vamp HQ. and others, humans,vampires and shifters, he was with have not yet had their "Waiting Sucks' teases yet. But, as we get closer to the June 16 premiere date of True Blood on HBO we should be able to put more pieces together beyond one of the first to be looked at: How much time has elapsed since the last scene of season 5?

From the shots we've seen thus far of the True Blood season 6 cast, we are picking up right where we left off.

If you're gonna put a bullet through Eric's sister's chest, it's going through me first. - Sookie to Jason in re: Nora

 

True Blood season 6 - Lucy Griffiths as Nora, Anna Paquin as Sookie Stackhouse and Ryan Kwanten as Jason Stackhouse (Cr: HBO)

More 'True Blood' - Season 6 Waiting Sucks:  'Jason' (VIDEO) Screencaps after the jump!

'True Blood' - NEW Season 6 Casting News #truebloodseason6

A Former True Blood Cast Member Is Reprising Her Role

Anna Camp as Sarah Newlin on True Blood (Cr: HBO)

Since the former Rev. Steve Newlin (Michael McMillian) returned to the show--as a vampire no less--True Blood fans have occassionally asked: Where is the former Mrs. Newlin? Now we know:

TVLine has learned exclusively that Anna Camp has signed on to reprise her role as 'anti-vamp puritan,' Sarah Newlin for a guest stint.

Source: TVLine

In addition to playing Mindy's best friend on "The Mindy Project," Camp has also appeared on episodes of "Mad Men" and "The Good Wife" and she starred in the hit films "Pitch Perfect" and "The Help."

 

DANIELLE YU (Credit: danielleyu.blogspot.com)

Season 6 of "True Blood" has included a number of staff changes, including Alan Ball stepping down as showrunner, being replaced by Brian Buckner.

 

 

 

 

True Blood - Episode 6.05 - 'F**k the Pain Away' Casting News

 CATHRYN DE PRUME has been cast as "BEN'S MOTHER".

Additionally, DANIELLE YU will star in this episode as "SOMCHAI"

Source: SpoilerTV

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'Californication' Episode 6.12 'I'll Lay My Monsters Down' (Season Finale) @SHO_Cali #californication

Season 6 Californication Finale - Can Hank chose and if he does, will it be too late?

CALIFORNICATION Season Finale – 612 – “I’ll Lay My Monsters Down” Promo (VIDEO)

I'll give you half a spoiler, Hank does chose but as in life, you can't always get what you want--though Hank may get what he needs. We'll just have to wait for season 7 to find out!

 

Hank (DAVID DUCHOVNY) and Karen (NATASCHA MCELHONE) in 'Californication' Episode 6.12 'I'll Lay My Monsters Down' (Season Finale)

Californication 6.12 'I'll Lay My Monsters Down' (Season Finale) Details:

Hank (DAVID DUCHOVNY) makes a big decision about his future, which affects his future with Faith (MAGGIE GRACE). Charlie (EVAN HANDLER) and Marcy (PAMELA ADLON) also make a decision. Troops must be rallied to ensure Atticus (TIM MINCHIN) makes it to The Greek Theatre for his co-headlining gig with MARILYN MANSON. A call from Becca (MADELEINE MARTIN) and a visit from a dearly departed friend set Hank in motion.

Written by: Tom Kapinos
Directed by: Stephen Hopkins
Guest Stars: Maggie Grace, Marilyn Manson Steve Jones, Callum Keith Rennie And Tim Minchin
Co-Stars: Camden Gray, Band Musicians Tree Adams, Rani Sharone, Nikki Leonti

Californication : Season 6: Episode 12 Clip - 'Be With Me' VIDEO

Vows are made at Atticus's concert.

Californication : Season 6: Episode 12 Clip - 'Internal Dilemma' VIDEO

Hank finds himself lost in a dream with Lew.

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'True Blood' - Season 6: Tease #1 - First Official Sneak Peek! (VIDEO) Screencaps #truebloodseason6

True Blood - Season 6 - HBO Announces Premiere Date

Alexander Skarsgård, Anna Paquin & Stephen Moyer star in True Blood Season 6 (Cr: HBO)

The ten-episode season of TRUE BLOOD kicks off SUNDAY, JUNE 16 at (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT). Based on the popular Sookie Stackhouse books by Charlaine Harris, this Emmy®-nominated hit drama series was created by Alan Ball, creator of HBO’s Emmy®-winning series “Six Feet Under.” The show follows waitress and part-faerie Sookie Stackhouse (Anna Paquin), who can hear people’s thoughts, vampire Bill Compton (Stephen Moyer) and vampire Eric Northman (Alexander Skarsgård).

SOURCE: HBO 

True Blood Season 6: Tease #1 (VIDEO)

It was announced previously that True Blood would be scaled back to 10 episodes in season 6 due to the show's stars, husband and wife Stephen Moyer and Anna Paquin expanding their household when Paquin gave birth late last summer--and according to Alan Ball, 'economics'. Given that if renewed, True Blood will be going into it's 7th season in 2014, it may be more financially feasible for HBO to keep the show (like the mega-fantasy hit Game Of Thrones) to just ten episodes per season.

 

Giving us a broad hint that True Blood has not lost it's sense of humour, Alexander Skarsgård as Eric Northman appears to be in civilain clothes--a couple sizes too small for him. (Cr: HBO)

TRUE BLOOD Casting Update - Season 6 - Karolina Wydra to Recur

Spending a year married to Gregory House can turn a woman into a real bloodsucker.
Case in point: Karolina Wydra — who played Dominika, the convenient bride of Hugh Laurie’s titular doc on Fox’s House — is joining True Blood‘s sixth season as a badass vampire, TVLine has learned exclusively.

Wydra’s recurring character, Violet, is described as a strong, sexy, possibly dangerous vamp on par with the Eric Northmans and Bill Comptons of the world.

 

SOURCE: TV Line

The building is going up in flames and "Billith' is on the warpath but Sookie Stackhouse (Anna Paquin) still finds time to take a pratfall. (Cr: HBO)

More 'True Blood' - Season 6  First Official Sneak Peek Screencaps after the jump!

'Californicaton' – Episode 6.11 Sneak Peeks (VIDEO) (PHOTOS) @SHO_Cali #californication

Sneak Peek VIDEOS - Teases - Promo PHOTOS for 'Californication' – Episode 6.11  - 'The Abby'

David Duchovny as Hank Moody and Natasha McElhone as Karen in Californicaton Episode 6.11 "The Abby" (Cr: Showtime)

The moment some of us have been waiting for: "xxxxx" and "xxxxxxx" reunite!

 

Hank (DAVID DUCHOVNY) and Faith (MAGGIE GRACE) join forces to track down Atticus (TIM MINCHIN). Surprisingly, Becca (MADELEINE MARTIN) is the only person who can really help. Marcy’s (PAMELA ADLON) lunch date with Ophelia (MAGGIE WHEELER) leaves her a little tied up. Charlie’s (EVAN HANDLER) response to a curious message reveals the true feelings between the two exes. Karen (NATASCHA MCELHONE) has a revelation about Becca.

Written by: Tom Kapinos
Directed by: Michael Weaver

 

Tim Minchin, David Duchovny, Madeleine Martin and Maggie Grace in Californication episode 6.11 (Cr: Showtime)

Guest Stars: Maggie Grace, Jason Beghe, Patrick Fischler, Dustin Ybarra, Angela Trimbur, Maggie Wheeler And Tim Minchin

 Co-Star: Marcus Folmar

Hank and Faith visit Atticus at Happy Endings.

Californication : Season 6: Episode 11 Sneak Peek Clip - 'The Space Between My Thoughts'

Below: Promo PHOTOS
Californication : Season 6: Episode 11

Californication : Season 6: Episode 11 VIDEO Clip - 'I'm Done Lying'

Charlie pays a visit to Ophelia's home after gettting a one-word text message message from Marcy.

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After the jump - the Promo VIDEO for the penultimate episode of Season 6 'Californication' – 'The Abby'

'Californication' – Episode 6.09 - Sneak Peeks VIDEO - Teases - Promo PHOTOS @SHO_Californication #californication

 The Dealer (JORGE GARCIA) & Atticus Fetch (TIM MINCHIN) in Californication Episode 609 "Mad Dogs & Englishmen' (CR:Showtime)

On Californication, Karen discovers that turnabout is 'fore' play

Atticus tries to recreate rock and roll folklore with one of his biggest fans while Charlie reunites with The Widow.

 

Charlie (EVAN HANDLER) reunites with The Widow (ALANNA UBACH) in Californication Episode 609 "Mad Dogs & Englishmen' (CR:Showtime)

 

CALIFORNICATION – Episode 6.09 – “Mad Dogs & Englishmen”

Atticus (TIM MINCHIN) throws a party. Faith (MAGGIE GRACE) provides the girls, The Dealer (JORGE GARCIA) provides the recreation, and Hank’s (DAVID DUCHOVNY) old friend provides the entertainment. Hank gets a taste of his own medicine with Karen (NATASCHA MCELHONE). Atticus tries to recreate rock ‘n roll folklore with one of his biggest fans, while Charlie (EVAN HANDLER) reunites with The Widow (ALANNA UBACH).

Written by: Tom Kapinos
Directed by: Adam Bernstein

Guest Stars: Maggie Grace, Stephen Tobolowsky, Alanna Ubach Sarah Wynter, Jorge Garcia, Steve Jones, Meghan Falcone And Tim Minchin

Eddie Needs My Help

Hank gets a taste of his own medicine with Karen.

 

Karen (NATASCHA MCELHONE) and Rob Lowe in Californication Episode 609 "Mad Dogs & Englishmen' (CR: Showtime)

CALIFORNICATION – Episode 6.09 – “Mad Dogs & Englishmen” PROMO PHOTOS

Much More-- after the jump!

Californication - Episode 6.08 - Everybody's a Fucking Critic (airs 3.10.13) @SHO_Californication #californication

 

Maggie Wheeler (Ophelia Robins) & Pamela Adlon (Marcy) in CALIFORNICATION – 608 – “Everybody’s a Fucking Critic” (Cr: Showtime)

CALIFORNICATION – 608 – “Everybody’s a Fucking Critic”

The reviews are in for the first draft of A Crazy Little Thing Called Love: The Musical. Hank (DAVID DUCHOVNY) looks for inspiration from Faith (MAGGIE GRACE) to help get him to the next level. Hank’s constructive criticism leads Becca (MADELEINE MARTIN) contemplating alternate careers. Charlie (EVAN HANDLER) and Stu (STEPHEN TOBOLOWSKY) join forces to win back Marcy (PAMELA ADLON), but first, they’ll have to pry her from the man-hating clutches of Ophelia Robins (MAGGIE WHEELER). (CR: Showtime)

One thing about the Showtime offer where with a Showtime subscription, you can watch basically this week's and next week's episode of Californication on two consecutive nights. That's great for the genral audience; it keeps people like me on my toes.

Though I thought I was doing pretty well keeping the episode sequences set right, I found a photo source that had gotten them wrong--and it made me double check even though I was so sure--unless the publicity peeps got things out of sequence, too. Not hard to fathom when you have two fresh episodes of the same show going out at essentially the same time. Yikes.

 

Maggie Grace & David Duchovny in CALIFORNICATION – 608 – “Everybody’s a Fucking Critic” (Cr: Showtime)

 

 

Californication 6x08 Promo VIDEO "Everybody's a Fucking Critic"

 

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AFTER THE JUMP! Two Sneak Peek Promo VIDEOS! For CALIFORNICATION – 608 – “Everybody’s a Fucking Critic”

'True Blood' Season 6 Casting News - NEW Vampire FEATURED Cast Member #truebloodS6

Here's a Recap of the True Blood Season 6 (&7) Character Casting, Episode Titles & Directing Credits. True Blood season 6 debuts on HBO in June 2013

True Blood Season 6 - Steven Moyer directs episode 6.01 of True Blood season 6. Shown at the microphones is actor Arliss Howard, who plays the anti-vampire governor.

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Beginning in episode 6.06, there will be a new recurring vampire on HBO's  vampire drama True Blood named 'Wes'.

Wes was turned in the 1970s when he was in his mid 20's. His ethnicity isn't specified. He's sexy, smart, compassionate, protective, and plays the guitar. He's going to be involved in a love triangle with Jason and another vampire ... Wes will be a strong recurring role in the reduced, 10-episode season 6  and a regular in (the presumably, expanded-to-normal) season 7.

Oh, also, he needs to be willing to show his bare bum.

Source: SpoilerTV

True Blood - Episode 6.04 - Title Revealed and Roles Being Cast 

True Blood episode 6.04 will be called, "I'm Your Man," with two possibly-recurring roles being cast for it: LAVTF Team Commander (LAVTF = "Louisiana Vampire Task Force"?) , who prepares to attack a house with his crew; and Security Chief, whose becomes concerned for his employer when a vampire pays a visit.

Source: SpoilerTV

These guys sound like ultimately, they will be red shirts.

Episode 6.03 of True Blood will be called "Rock Hard Times" and one guest star and a number of co-star roles are being cast for it. 

The guest star part is a 50-year-old woman named Beverly Hutt who was a friend of Sookie/Jason's parents and answers their questions about them. The co-star roles are: Young Beverly Hutt, 30 year old, (seen in a flashback), 4 mischievous/silly faerie girls (who are younger versions of 4 faeries as seen in a flashback), a 30-to-50-year-old hospital nurse who attempts to calm a patient, 8-year-old Sookie (also seen in a flashback), and two Caddo Parish sheriff deputies who visit Sam at his home.

Source: SpoilerTV

Episode 6.02 will be called "Here Comes the Sun," and several parts are being cast for it, including the co-star role of Niall's protective mother (from a flashback scene set in 3500 B.C., in which a young Niall also appears). There's also a prostitute named Veronica (a guest star role) who makes money by letting vampires feed on her, and these recurring roles: a few 20-something "Occupy Wall Street" types, and Willa Burrell, who is Governor Burrell's (played by Arliss Howard) daughter, and who disagrees with her father's agenda.

Finally, a possibly-recurring character, Maggie, is 35, pregnant, and convinced that her husband left her to raise their child by herself.
 

Source: SpoilerTV

Arliss Howard (Rubicon, Medium) is joining the HBO’s forthcoming True Blood sixth season in the series regular role of Louisiana Governor Creighton Burrell, TVLine has learned exclusively.

The character is described as a good ol’ boy politician who has a major beef with vampires ever since his wife ran off with one, leaving him as a single father to their only daughter. Politically savvy and perhaps overly ambitious, Creighton tends to let his personal aspirations overshadow his humanity.

Source: TV Line

The title of True Blood episode 6.01, which is directed by True Blood's own Stephen Moyer (Vampire 'Bill Compton'), will be "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood."

Three co-starring roles are being cast for the episode including: two 'Caddo Parish' sheriff deputies, for a scene in which they politely pay Sam a visit at his house; and a male Authority guard, who sees something he can't believe in the AHO Control Room.

Source: SpoilerTV

True Blood - Season 6 - Robert Patrick upped to Series Regular 

Three weeks after ABC opted not to give a back order to submarine drama Last Resort, the series co-star Robert Patrick has signed on a series regular on HBO’s vampire drama True Blood, reprising his role as Alcide’s (Joe Manganiello) father.

Source: Deadline

True Blood - Season 6 - Casting News: Rob Kazinsky plays Sookie's New Love Interest 

Kazinsky — whose biggest TV credit stateside was an arc as a doctor on Brothers & Sisters — will play Ben, a 'highly charismatic faerie who takes a liking to Sookie (and vice-versa) and helps Sookie and Jason delve deeper into the mystery of their parents’ murders'. 

Source: TVLine

Read the full article here. True Blood's sixth season premieres in June/2013.

'Californication' - Episode 6.07 Promo VIDEO - Sneak Peeks - Promo PHOTOS - Teases! - #californication

Wherein Marilyn Manson 'Teabags' Atticus Fetch

 

Tim Minchin, David Duchovny & Natasha McElhone in Californication Episode 607 (Cr: Showtime)

I nominate this episode as the most bizarre so far of Californication season 6, not specifically because of Marilyn Manson's guest starring turn, but because by bringing him and Tim Minchin as Atticus Fetch together, the level of oddness/insanity reaches completely new heights.

 

Even so, 'normal' family problems are brewing in the Hank-Becca-Karen family unit. Becca is still rebelling, going to great lengths to imitate her father's bad behaviour. An intervention involving Manson is staged and the results are pretty much what any functional person would expect.

With Charlie having realized that he still loves Marcy there is fertile ground to be mined--well maybe the ground isn't fertile anymore but it certainly is 'familiar,' as Marcy puts it.

Tune in Sunday night on Showtime to share in the craziness!

CALIFORNICATION – 607 – “The Dope Show” Episode Description:

Hank (DAVID DUCHOVNY) returns from his trip to find Becca (MADELEINE MARTIN) in need of help. His plan for her backfires when they go to visit Atticus Fetch (TIM MINCHIN) and his current house guest MARILYN MANSON (Himself). Hank has an encounter that puts him in a very awkward position with Karen (NATASCHA MCELHONE). Charlie (EVAN HANDLER) takes Stuart (CAMDEN GRAY) out for the day and has an encounter of his own.

Written by: Tom Kapinos
Directed by: Michael Weaver

Guest Stars: Marilyn Manson, Sarah Wynter, Stacey Scowley, Dustin Ybarra and Tim Minchin
Co-Star: Camden Gray SOURCE: Showtime

Californication 6x07 Promo VIDEO "Scared Straight"

 

Natasha McElhone, David Duchovny & Madeleine Martin in Californication Episode 607 (Cr: Showtime)

 

Californication : Marilyn Manson Sneak Peek (VIDEO)

Hank and Becca meet Atticus' house guest, Marilyn Manson.

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Californication : A Nice Little Fairytale Sneak Peek VIDEO

'Californication' - Episode 6.06 Promo VIDEO - Sneak Peeks - Teases - PHOTOS #californication

 Will the passengers of Californication' s Air Force 69 go down?

 

(l to r) Steve Jones, Alana Urbach, & Evan Handler in Californication Episode 6.06 "In The Clouds" (CR: Showtime)

'In the Clouds' has brought us to the halfway point of Californication - season 6 but there's nothing 'half-a**ed' about this outing. In what is one of the funniest episodes ever, Charlie and The Widow find a way to cope with his revelation that he 'still loves his ex-wife' and with his deep fear of dying before he disembarks. Later, after Atticus Finch has failed Faith's test, a surprised Hank gets some potentially life-changing news.

Californication : 'Certain Death' Sneak Peek Video

Charlie faces a serious case of aerophobia. Hank is surprised by Faith.

Californication : 'Proletary Hopes and Dreams' Sneak Peek Video

Hank and Charlie arrive on Air Force 69.

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Californication Episode 6.06 - In The Clouds - Maggie Grace, Tim Minchin, David Duchovny (CR: Showtime)

 

 

Episode description:

Karen (NATASCHA MCELHONE) asks Hank (DAVID DUCHOVNY) to intervene with Becca (MADELEINE MARTIN). Later, the boys board Air Force 69 with Atticus Fetch (TIM MINCHIN), to fly to NYC to present the songs for the Broadway adaptation of A Crazy Little Thing Called Love. Charlie (EVAN HANDLER) faces a serious case of aerophobia, but he’s got The Widow (ALANNA UBACH) to take his mind off things. Atticus is surprised by Faith (MAGGIE GRACE), while his wife (SARAH WYNTER) surprises Hank. (SOURCE: Showtime)

Guest Stars: Maggie Grace, Alanna Ubach, Sarah Wynter, Steve Jones And Tim Minchin
Co-Stars: Kristina Kruz, Elizabeth Nicole, Jack J. Bennett

Written by: Tom Kapinos
Directed by: David Von Ancken

Californication 6x06 Promo "In the Clouds" Promo Video

'Californication' Episode 6.05 ROCK and a HARD PLACE Teases (PHOTOS) (VIDEO) @SHO_Kareem @SHO_Cali

Former 'Lost' co-stars Maggie Grace and Jorge Garcia reunite this Sunday on episode 605 of the hit SHOWTIME comedy series CALIFORNICATION!

 

Atticus Fetch (TIM MINCHIN) sends Hank (DAVID DUCHOVNY) and Charlie (EVAN HANDLER) on a hunt with help from Faith (MAGGIE GRACE) who knows a well-connected contact (JORGE GARCIA).  (Cr: Showtime)

 

 Ken discovers Charlie's secret. Marcy makes a decision about Stu.

Every time I think Californication can't possibly push the envelope any further, they simply push forward and shred the thing. From Marcy's decision about Stu which will have you, depending on your sex, either on the floor laughing or doing the same but wincing, to the highly amusing encounter between former LOST co-stars Maggie Grace and Jorge Garcia, who meet up along with an uber uncool Charlie and a more enlightened Hank, the laughs keep coming as episode 6.05 "Rock and A Hard Place" queues us up for an even more outrageous episode 6 (which you can watch on Monday on Showtime Anytime, if you like!)

CALIFORNICATION Episode Description – 605 “Rock and a Hard Place”

 Ken (LEE ARENBERG) discovers Charlie’s (EVAN HANDLER) secret. Atticus Fetch (TIM MINCHIN) sends Hank (DAVID DUCHOVNY) and Charlie on a hunt with help from Faith (MAGGIE GRACE) who knows a well-connected contact (JORGE GARCIA). Marcy (PAMELA ADLON) makes a decision about Stu (STEPHEN TOBOLOWSKY) that is influenced by her man-hating spiritual guide, Ophelia Robbins (MAGGIE WHEELER). (Cr: Showtime)

Guest Stars: Maggie Grace, Stephen Tobolowsky, Patrick Fischler, Sarah Wynter, Jorge Garcia, Maggie Wheeler, Lee Arenberg, Meghan Falcone and Tim Minchin

 Written by: Tom Kapinos Directed by: David Von Ancken

Californication : Pompous Dinosaur

Faith takes Charlie and Hank to a drug dealer.

 

'Faith' (MAGGIE GRACE) in Californication - Episode 6.05 - Rock and a Hard Place (Cr: Showtime)

 Former 'LOST' co-stars Maggie Grace and Jorge Garcia reunite on-screen in this Sunday's episode of the hit Showtime comedy series CALIFORNICATION. An impossible demand from Atticus (guest star Tim Minchin) leads Hank, (David Duchovny), Charlie (Evan Handler) and Faith (Grace) to Jorge Garcia's doorstep, desperate for help. But the night ends on a high note for Hank when Faith makes a fateful decision..

The episode airs SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17TH AT 10:30 PM ET/PT. Get a sneak peek above!

Atticus Fetch (TIM MINCHIN) and Charlie (EVAN HANDLER) in Californication episode 6.06 (Cr: Showtime)

And the fun just keeps coming when on Tuesday, February 19th at 11:00 p.m. Showtime debuts Tim Minchin & The Heritage Orchestra - Live at the Royal Albert Hall. Minchin, backed by the famed 55-piece orchestra, delivers his one-of-a-kind, patented brand of musical comedy, with both fan favorites and new songs, to a packed London audience.

Want a peek at what is involved in Marcy's descison about Stu? I have a Californication Sneak Peek VIDEO after the jump which should give you a good idea!

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True Blood Season 6 NEWS - Episode 6.02 - Set PHOTOS - Episode 6.03 - NEW Title & Casting Call #trueblood

True Blood - Episode 6.02 - Set Photos

 

Alexander Skarsgård (Eric Northman) on the True Blood season 6 set

 

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True Blood - Episode 6.03 - NEW Title & Casting Call

Episode 6.03 of True Blood will now be called "Abducted" (previously known as Rock Hard Times) and there are several roles being cast for it, including two recurring guest star roles: Dr. Overlark, 'a ruthless 50-year-old advisor to Governor Burrell' (recurring guest star) and Hido Takahashi, 'a 50-year-old university science professor who likes to talk about himself'. There is also the guest star role of Maggie, a pregnant 35-year-old who is upset because she thinks her husband has run away with another woman, as well as two co-star roles, police deputies who search a cabin.

Source: SpoilerTV

And  finally, in case this one slipped by you:

Episode 6.02 will be called "Here Comes the Sun," and several parts are being cast for it, including the co-star role of Niall's protective mother (from a flashback scene set in 3500 B.C., in which a young Niall also appears). There's also a prositute named Veronica (a guest star role) who makes money by letting vampires feed on her, and these recurring roles: a few 20-something "Occupy Wall Street" types, and Willa Burrell, who is Governor Burrell's (played by Arliss Howard) daughter, and who disagrees with her father's agenda.
 

Source: SpoilerTV

'Californication' - Episode 6.04 Promo PHOTOS - VIDEO - Teases @SHO_Kareem @SHO_Cali

 The Litmus Test for Charlie's Sexuality Will Change Everything

David Duchovny, Evan Handler and Johann Urb in Californication episode 6.04 (Cr: Showtime)

CALIFORNICATION – Episode 604 – “Hell Bent For Leather” (Episode Description)

 Hank (DAVID DUCHOVNY) and Charlie (EVAN HANDLER) meet with Robbie Mac (JOHANN URB), but the project on the table is a little out of even Hank Moody’s wheelhouse.

Hank the reconnects with his God Hates Us All executive, Ali Andrews (ALLISON MCATEE). Marcy (PAMELA ADLON), Ophelia (MAGGIE WHEELER) and Karen (NATASCHA MCELHONE) commiserate over dinner. Becca (MADELEINE MARTIN) demonstrates that she inherited the best parts of her father during a reading of her latest work. Written by: Tom Kapinos Directed by: David Von Ancken Guest Stars: Jason Beghe, Allison McAtee, Johann Urb, Alissa Dean, Maggie Wheeler Co-Stars: Chasty Ballesteros, P.J. King

SOURCE: Showtime

 

 

Showtime 'Californication' - Season 6 Promo Photos - Episode 6.04 - 'Hell Bent for Leather' : 

 

Johann Urb, Evan Handler & Allison McAtee n Californication episode 6.04 (Cr: Showtime)

Push doesn't turn into shove as much as it becomes a strong pull in Californication Episode 6.04, "Hell Bent For Leather,' for Charlie to 'come out' as straight or continue his exploration of the gay subculture as Robbie Mac's 'gaygent.' Thus far, Charlie has sidestepped and skirted the hands-on aspect of being a gay man but the litmus test comes in this episode and it changes everything.

 

Californication : The Menemy Sneak Peek VIDEO

Marcy, Ophelia and Karen commiserate over dinner.

Californication : A Huge Fan Sneak Peek VIDEO

Hank and Charlie prepare to meet with "God Hates Us All" executive, Ali Andrews.

Californication 6x04 Promo "Hell Bent for Leather" PROMO (HD)

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Californication episode 6.03 'Dead Rock Stars' with Steve Jones, Maggie Grace, Tim Minchin & David Duchovny. this is an incredibly amusing scene.

If you, like me, have been following the on again/off again romance (mostly off) of Californication's Hank (David Duchovny) and Karen (Natascha McElhone) then by the season 5 finale you may have been getting your hopes up that finally the two might have a chance at a lasting reunification.

Since by now you've watched the first episode of Californication season 6 (and maybe even the second episode if you watch new episodes of CALIFORNICATION on Mondays a week early on Showtime On Demand and Showtime Anytime: http://youtu.be/i1UGP0meZZI) you know that that wish pretty much went the route of dear, demented Carrie (last seen on life-support).

I wish I could tell you it will get better but alas, it gets much worse, albeit in a very entertaining way.

By episode 3, Hank is discovered by Karen, half-naked and passed out with many other people of both sexes in a room filled with every element you would expect of wild debauchery. Rehab for Hank = epic fail. But don't lose hope as great opportunities are awaiting Hank--he just needs to get used to the notion of his book being turned into a rock opera on Broadway.

 

Californication - Episode 6.02 - 'Quitters' - Promotional Photos

CALIFORNICATION – Episode 602 – “QUITTERS” Synopsis

Hank (DAVID DUCHOVNY) reluctantly heeds the advice from his family and friends, but muse to many-a-rock-star, Faith (MAGGIE GRACE) may be his light at the end of the tunnel. Charlie (EVAN HANDLER) runs into out-and-proud movie star Robbie Mac (JOHANN URB) and finds himself taking drastic action in order to land the Oscar® winner at UTK. Marcy (PAMELA ADLON) loses her resolve with Stu (STEPHEN TOBOLOWSKY), while Karen (NATASCHA MCELHONE) lands a new job.

Written by: Tom Kapinos
Directed by: John Dahl

Guest Stars: Maggie Grace, Stephen Tobolowsky, Patrick Fischler, Angela Trimbur, Sarah Wynter, Johann Urb, Dustin Ybarra, Lee Arenberg, Joey Lawrence
Co-Stars: Camden Gray, Marcus Folmar

 

Californication - Episode 6.03 - Dead Rock Stars - Promotional Photos

To celebrate Showtime's season premieres sensationally successful viewer turnout, they making this season's premieres of SHAMELESS and CALIFORNICATION available in full online. Woot! (click the links below to enjoy the episodes in full).

WATCH Shameless Season 3 Premiere NOW! http://youtu.be/_cSlk29kFPE

WATCH Californication Season 6 Premiere NOW! http://youtu.be/IKTndVbT7Jo

 

 

Showtime Winter TCA 2013 - Various Photos.

CREDIT: Atmosphere at the Showtime Winter TCA Press Tour 2013, held on January 12, 2013 at The Langham Huntington Hotel in Pasadena, CA. - Photo: Eric Charbonneau/SHOWTIME CREDIT: Dinner in Celebration of SHOWTIME’S 2013 Golden Globe Nominees on Saturday, January 12 at Chateau Marmont in Hollywood, CA. Pictured: David Nevins (President Of Entertainment), Claire Danes (Homeland), Damian Lewis (Homeland) Photo Credit: Alexandra Wyman/Showtime © 2013 Showtime Networks Inc

 

Californication : Real Pain Sneak Peek VIDEO

Hank goes to a group meeting at rehab.

Californication 6.02 Promo "Quitters" (HD) VIDEO

Californication : Sobriety Sneak Peek VIDEO

Charlie visits Hank in rehab

GIVEAWAY!!!  The Showtime official Key Art for Season 6 is especially awesome and I have a few full-size copies that I'm giving away. What do you need to do to be eligible to win? Simply leave a comment explaining in the most creative way possible WHY you love Californication as well an email address for me to notify you of your winning status. The email is very important so if you are shy about doing so in public, EMAIL me your response with a valid return email address. Mine is foreverafangirl@gmail.com. I'll chose the winner on the day we switch to Daylight Savings Time--March 10! Good Luck!

 

 

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Michael C. Hall in Dexter (Cr: Showtime)

Surprise, mother f**ker!
Dexter Returns for Season 8 in June!

This is one I didn't see coming, but according to Showtime boss David Nevins' announcement at the Television Critics Association’s winter press tour, the hit drama will debut three months earlier than usual on Sunday, June 30 at 9/8c, where it will lead into a brand new Showtime original drama.

Dexter and Ray Donovan Summer 2013

The return of Dexter and the premiere of Ray Donovan Sunday, June 30th only on Showtime.

Check out this NEW Video (above) that catches you up with Dexter's NEW schedule as well as the Liev Schreiber vehicle, 'Ray Donovan.'

Liev Schreiber in 'Ray Donovan' (Cr: Showtime)

The Showtime hit is moving to summer for what could be its final season. Dexter season 8 will debut June 30 at 9 p.m. to serve as a lead-in for Showtime’s new series Ray Donovan, which stars Liev Schreiber as a professional “fixer” for the rich and famous.

Showtime's entertainment president assures that the Dexter team will still have plenty of time to create a strong season. “They had a lot of advance warning [that this was happening] and they know where they’re going,” he said. “No less production time; a little less vacation time.”

Dates released for more NEW and returning Showtime Original Programming:

In addition to the big news that Dexter fans have only to wait five more months for season 8 to commence, Nevins announced that Showtime's Golden Globe & Emmy award-winning thriller Homeland, will return for its third season Sept. 29 and will be paired with the new Masters and Johnson period drama Masters of Sex.

More 2013 dates from Showtime: Shameless, House of Lies and Californication premiered on Sunday, January 13; Nurse Jackie and The Borgias April 14; The Big C: Hereafter will conclude the series starting April 29. Web Therapy will be on sometime this summer. Episodes will return early 2014. Here’s a video preview of Ray Donovan and Masters:

First Look: Masters of Sex and Ray Donovan

 

SOURCE:Dexter' returning early for 8th season  

 MASTERS OF SEX and RAY DONOVAN, the newest additions to the critically-acclaimed and award-winning slate of original series from Showtime, will premiere in 2013.

Don't miss CALIFORNICATION, Sundays at 10:30PM ET/PT Starting Tonite (VIDEO) @SHO_Cali @SHO_Kareem!

Becca (MADELEINE MARTIN) and her dad, Hank Moody (David Duchovny) in Californication season 6 - starting on Jan 13 on Showtime

PLUS, watch the next episode one week early, every Monday only on Showtime On Demand and Showtime Anytime!

Don't miss CALIFORNICATION, Sundays at 10:30PM ET/PT.

CALIFORNICATION – 601 – “THE UNFORGIVEN” Hank Moody (DAVID DUCHOVNY) may have survived a murder-suicide attempt by his lovelorn ex, Carrie (NATALIE ZEA), but she’s still haunting him. Charlie (EVAN HANDLER) takes his best friend and star client to meet rocker Atticus Fetch (TIM MINCHIN) about giving A Crazy Little Thing Called Love the Broadway treatment. A revelation about Becca (MADELEINE MARTIN) prompts a tailspin that causes Charlie, Karen (NATASCHA MCELHONE) and Marcy (PAMELA ADLON) to take action with Hank. SOURCE: Showtime

Hank and 'professional muse,' "Faith' (Maggie Grace) in season 6 CALIFORNICATION

 

Written by: Tom Kapinos Directed by: David Duchovny

Guest Stars: Natalie Zea, Alexandra Barreto, Maggie Wheeler And Tim Minchin Co-Stars: Carter Sand, Lyndon Smith, Dustin Sterling, Chris Gann, Kristina Kruz, Elizabeth Nicole, Marcus Folmar

 

David Duchovny in season 6 CALIFORNICATION

Californication

 

'A Really Strong Drink' Sneak Peek Episode 6.01 (VIDEO) http://youtu.be/vajlHgUXWxE

'A Masterpiece' Sneak Peek Episode 6.01 (VIDEO) http://youtu.be/tLRsmuwpwiI

CALIFORNICATION Promo PHOTOS season 6 Premiere Episode 601 'The Unforgiven":

 

 

 

After the Jump: David Duchovny Talks to Rolling Stone Magazine (excerpt):

CALIFORNICATION – Episode 6.01 Teases - Sneek Peeks (PHOTOS) (VIDEO) @SHO_Kareem @SHO_Cali

Californication Episode 6.01 - 'The Unforgiven'  Sunday on Showtime - 'Intervention' (Credit: Showtime)

Californication : A Really Strong Drink - Sneak Peek VIDEO Episode 6.01:

Hank wakes up in the hospital.

 Not unlike another popular Showtime 30-min. comedy which left it's penultimate season on a 'cliffhangar' about if the main character was dead from a bullet to the head, so the mystery of whether Hank Moody (DAVID DUCHOVNY) survives the attempted murder-suicide of his bitter ex-gf, Carrie  (NATALIE ZEA) wasn't too big of a question. The larger question is how will Hank 'be' after this near death encounter?  I'm betting the answer is similar to the one about the previously mentioned 'Weeds' character 'Nancy Botwin' (Mary-Louise Parker). Hank too, will eventually go back to being who we have always known --and loved him to be--a scoundrel.

Hank's living nightmare...his life after almost death.

 

 

 

Californication : A Masterpiece Sneak Peek VIDEO Episode 6.01:

Hank meets rocker Atticus Fetch.

CALIFORNICATION – 601 – “THE UNFORGIVEN” Hank Moody (DAVID DUCHOVNY) may have survived a murder-suicide attempt by his lovelorn ex, Carrie (NATALIE ZEA), but she’s still haunting him. Charlie (EVAN HANDLER) takes his best friend and star client to meet rocker Atticus Fetch (TIM MINCHIN) about giving A Crazy Little Thing Called Love the Broadway treatment. A revelation about Becca (MADELEINE MARTIN) prompts a tailspin that causes Charlie, Karen (NATASCHA MCELHONE) and Marcy (PAMELA ADLON) to take action with Hank. SOURCE: Showtime

Written by: Tom Kapinos Directed by: David Duchovny Guest Stars: Natalie Zea, Alexandra Barreto, Maggie Wheeler And Tim Minchin Co-Stars: Carter Sand, Lyndon Smith, Dustin Sterling, Chris Gann, Kristina Kruz, Elizabeth Nicole, Marcus Folmar 

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The first moments of Californication's season 6 premiere on Jan 13. ( Credit: Showtime)

 

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NEW! 'Californication' - Episode 6.01 - The Unforgiven - Promo Photos 

OFFICIAL KEY ART CALIFORNICATION SEASON 3 - I'LL BE GIVING AWAY COPIES! Check back for the deets--and for full coverage on Californication!

 

Behind the Scenes: Californication Season 6 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNqUQBvrSDA

Californication: Season 6 Guest Stars

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Spot - Rock Opera

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Musician-comedian Tim Minchin will be Californication's big guest star in season 6

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Season 5 of Californication ended in a rather dark place: Hank (David Duchovny) was (possibly fatally(!) drugged by a bitter/crazy ex-girlfriend and based on the exclusive first look at Season 6, things will remain dark when the show resumes — at least for a little while.

"We pick up days after that in the hospital, where Hank has survived but she hasn't," Duchovny says. "This season kind of begins with Hank spiraling down."

"We go to rehab, but it's really just for comedic purposes," Duchovny says.

The video also offers you a first look at some of this season's guest stars. Tim Minchin plays a rock star wanting Hank's help in develop his book God Hates Us All into a Broadway musical.

Marilyn Manson and Maggie Grace play some of the characters Hank encounters in the rock 'n' roll world. Other treats in the clip: Charlie (Evan Handler) pretends to be gay to land a big client who wants a new agent ("gaygent") and Karen (Natascha McElhone) and Marcy (Pamela Adlon) are roomates.  

 

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Californication returns Sunday, Jan. 13 at 10:30/9:30c on Showtime

SOURCE: Showtime. Exclusive Californication First Look: Is Hank Ready to Rock?

 

Jorge Garcia will join the previously announced Maggie Grace in the new season of Showtime’s Californication.

Grace has signed to play Faith, a groupie who develops a relationship with Hank Moody (David Duchovny). Later, her fellow Lost costar Garcia will make an appearance in one episode as an old contact from her past. Garcia last appeared in the short-lived Fox drama Alcatraz from J.J. Abrams.

Source: EW

 

Natalie Zea as Carrie and David Duchovny as Hank in Californication (Season 6, Episode 01). - Photo: David M. Russell/SHOWTIME

It looks like Hank (David Duchovny) is literally going to be haunted by ex-girlfriend Carrie (Natalie Zea), who, after Hank broke up with her and left for California, burned down his New York apartment, then stalked Hank in California. Carrie's final destructive act, spiking Hank's drink with a potentially lethal amount of prescription drugs could prove the impetus for Hank to finally clean up his act. Can he, will it take, and would a sober Hank be a fun Hank?

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True Blood Season 6 Casting News: Sookie's New Love Interest! #truebloodS6 #season6

Rob Kasinsky cast on TRUE BLOOD season 6

Word is out that English actor Rob Kazinsky ('EastEnders') has joined the Season 6  cast of HBO's TRUE BLOOD as a series regular.

Kazinsky — whose biggest TV credit stateside was an arc as a doctor on Brothers & Sisters — will play 'Ben', a highly charismatic faerie who takes a liking to Sookie (and vice-versa) and helps Sookie and Jason delve deeper into the mystery of their parents’ murders.'

 

This marks True Blood‘s second major Season 6 hire. As reported here last month, Blade Runner-baddie, acting vet Rutger Hauer has also come on board in the series regular role of 'Macklyn, a mysterious and sinister figure with deep ties to Sookie and Jason.' 

True Blood's sixth season premieres in June of 2013, exact date TBA.

Source: TVLine

Read the full article here.

Update:

This story reminded me to continue to search for the names of the new Paquin-Moyer twins, who appear to have been released from an extended stay in the hospital after being born a number of weeks prematurely.

My search had a good news/bad news outcome: First the good news - a photo of Stephen Moyer, wife Anna Paquin and their two new babies!

Credit: Pacific Coast News

The bad news is well, you really cannot see the babies nor do we know their sex for sure nor their names. Anna & Stephen look great, though!

True Blood's Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer have been exceptionally good at hiding their vampire  faery twin babies from the shutterbugs (and the world for that matter) since their birth in September.

Yeah, that's like a lifetime in Hollywood. 

No pictures of their surely adorable faces, no word on their names, they haven't even disclosed the genders of their babies—possibly until now. 

The couple were spotted out with their little bundle of joys in Venice, Calif., earlier this month, and we couldn't help but notice the blankets they chose to cover each baby's carrier with. 

One was a pinkish spread with little sea horses and the other was a darker blanket with bees, so does that mean Paquin and Moyer had a boy and a girl on their first try?! 

 SOURCE: Anna Paquin Strolls With Mystery Twins and Hubby Stephen Moyer

TRUE BLOOD Season 6 Ausiello Scoop - Rutger Hauer To Play... #trueblood #waitingsucks

 

By now you've probably heard TRUE BLOOD season six's biggest casting news--that Dutch actor Rutger Hauer (Blade Runner) is joining the HBO mainstay as a series regular. Though reports of the actor's character were sketchy--Hauer will play 'Macklyn, a mysterious and sinister figure with deep ties to Sookie and Jason,' I've got a pretty good notion that we already are slightly acquainted with his character.

Remember Sookie's grand adventure with her faery clan in season 5? And Jason and Sookie's discovery that an 18th-century relative of theirs promised Sookie to a vampire by the name of 'M. Warlow'--the same M. Warlow who killed Mom and Pop Stackhouse?

It is not much of a leap to put Rutger Hauer's 'Macklyn' together with M. Warlow to arrive at "Macklyn Warlow," is it? You're welcome.

Here's the rest of Ausiello's blurb on Hauer:

Hauer is well known for his portrayal of Blade Runner‘s Roy Batty, a renegade robot trying to evade capture in Ridley Scott’s classic sci-fi film. But the Dutch actor has a varied resume that includes parts in movies like Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Batman Begins and Sin City and guest roles in TV’s Smallville and Alias. In 1988, he won a Golden Globe for his work in the TV movie Escape From Sobibor.

SOURCE: Ausiello

In further casting news for True Blood's six season, a casting call has gone out for an 'oily Rick Perry type' to play the recurring role of Texas’ governor. The show is also casting a 'Southern belle to play his twentysomething daughter'.

Seems like someone from Bon Temps--willingly or not--shall indeed mess with Texas.

SOURCE: Ausiello

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Weeds : 'Memories' VIDEO Interview Screencaps - Uncle Andy Bakes Often #weeds @SHO_Kareem

Justin Kirk as 'Uncle Andy' fires up the bong in WEEDS on Showtime. (CR: Showtime)

Weeds : 'Memories' favourite scenes/moments VIDEO Interview (w/Screencaps):

The cast and crew of Weeds reminisce their favorite moments.

 

Mary-Louise Parker as Nancy and Juston Kirk as Andy in WEEDS on Showtime (CR: Showtime)

There's no better time to stroll down memory lane with the Weeds cast than right now as they move towards the penultimate episode of the final season of the show this Sunday on Showtime. Unsurprisingly, many of the favourite cast and creator moments included the numerous weed/stoner times, especially when Uncle Andy and Doug thought that they should sample as much product as they could inhale. There are also fond memories recounted of the sexual adventures that that Nancy, Andy and Doug engaged in (albeit separately) that are most often more funny than sexy, 

Enjoy the reminiscing and the pictures that tell a thousands words from some of the best of the past eight season of Showtime's Weeds.

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Powerful Deja Vu http://youtu.be/1w16pSk6-_E

 

'Yael' returns in episode 8.11 this Sunday. What will she surprise Andy with this time?

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TRUE BLOOD - Season 6 Slashed to 10 Episodes - Anna Paquin's Return #trueblood

 

Anna Paquin, who plays Sookie Stackhouse on HBO's True Blood will return but only for 10 episodes in season 6 after the anticipated birth of twins in November 2012 (Credit: Pacific Coast News)

 

 

As we have been wondering due to  two separate MAJOR changes at HBO's True Blood--that of showrunner-creator Alan Ball stepping down and True Blood star Anna Paquin stepping up, so-to speak, to the role of mama of two newborns what exactly should we be expecting/bracing ourselves for, in True Blood season 6? Now thanks to TVGuide, we know. There's both good and bad news. Read on.

TV Guide Magazine: Will Anna Paquin be back full time right away after the birth of her twins in November?
 

Ball: She is. We're moving production to January to accommodate her. And there will only be 10 shows next season partly because of Anna and partly because of the economics.

Source: TV Guide

True Blood - Is Bill Dead? Is Anna Paquin (Sookie) Quitting True Blood? Ausiello SPOILERS (PHOTO) #trueblood

 

True Blood Season 5 finale - Stephen Moyer as "Bill"  a/k/a "Billith" (Credit: HBO)

Q: So, is Bill God now? (Or, did you kill Bill?)

A: I don’t want to say if he is or he isn’t. Who’s to say what Lilith really is? He is still Bill but he is something different.

Q: So there is some of the old Bill in there?

A: It is Bill, but it is a transformed Bill. He is not a completely new person. It’s not like his memories or his experiences have been left out and he’s just a baby.

Read More at: True Blood Season 6 Spoilers

 

Anna Paquin as 'Sookie' in True Blood - episode 5.12 'Save Yourself' (Credit: HBO)

 Q: As you warned me back at Comic-Con, there was a lot of death in the episode — some more ambiguous than others. Did Luna die?

A: You’ll have to watch [next season]. We didn’t see her die.

Q: And Russell? Is he really dead? He’s gone. We may see him in flashbacks, but he bit it.

Read More at:  True Blood Season Finale Post Mortem: Alan Ball Answers Burning Questions, Previews Season 6

 

Anna Paquin, who is carrying twins, as seen on August 27 2012 wearing a bright yellow sundress while going to lunch in Los Angeles (Credit: INFphoto.com, Pacific Coast News, AKM-GSI)

And now the question that has been looming ever-more largely, after Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer's bundles of joy arrive, will Mrs. Moyer be inclined to return to her job as "Sookie Stackhouse' on HBO's TRUE BLOOD?

First, I must be honest with you: I don't know.

Paquin is famously private and so has said very-little-to-nothing about her 'condition.' The timing of the arrival has been announced as 'in the fall' (of 2012) which means she and Moyer would have at least the traditional amount of time that the average working American mom has to enjoy her babies. Sadly, if she were in New Zealand, the country which she has referred to as where she calls 'home', she'd have a lot more time off to do all the things that a mother of newborn twins does, which is to put it simply, twice as much as a mom of a singleton. That is, if she were an average mum.

The upside is that much of True Blood's filming is done at night so once the babies have settled into a nightly routine it could be a bit of an easing up on the pressure that all new mothers face. I'm assuming that there will be a nursery on the True Blood set, that nannies will be involved, and of course, the bonus of both mom and dad working on the same television show. Even so, Paquin has the additional pressure of having to get back into pre-baby shape pretty darn quick. Hopefully, the costume department will help her out a bit there as well as the camera people, who seemed finally to get the hang of shooting a pregnant actress whose character was not pregnant by the final episode of season 5.

When all is said and done, most likely, though twins are automatically considered a high-risk pregnancy, Anna Paquin will give birth to healthy babies and because she has the resources she'll be able to cope with both work and the raising of two babies with the variety of help at her disposal, not the least of which is her husband, Stephen Moyer. His character on True Blood who has been dubbed "Billith," will be getting some serious face time in season 6, so unless they kill him off early in the season (doubtful) both Paquin and Moyer will return to work on True Blood as scheduled sometime in late 2012 or early 2013. 

Anna Paquin, late August, 2012 (Credit: FameFlynet, Inc)

 

 

DEXTER Season 7 SPOILERS: Deb's Reaction to Serial Killer Dexter - Dex Has a 'Dangerous Stalker' @SHO_Dexter @SHO_Kareem #dexter

 

Jennifer Carpenter as 'Debra Morgan' and Michael C. Hall as 'Dexter Morgan' in Dexter on Showtime, returning Sept 30, 2012

 

Truth Brings Light (Dexter Spot) VIDEO:

TEASER TRANSCRIPT:

Dexter's new teaser trailer gives us an initial idea of Debra Morgan's reaction to meeting her brother's Dark Passenger for the very first time.

"Jesus, Dexter!" she blurts. He responds in a level tone,"Deb, it's me."

"Get away from the body," Deb answers, gun trained squarely on Dexter, almost as if by muscle memory.

 

 Truth Brings Light (Dexter Spot) SCREENCAPS::

 

DEXTER returns Sunday, Sept. 30 at 9/8c on Showtime for it's seventh (and 2nd to last) season, picking up right where it left off.

TVGuide.com talked to DEXTER executive producer Sara Colleton to get the scoop on season 7:

The last we saw of Dexter (Michael C. Hall) in Season 6, he had finally delivered his own biblical form of vengeance upon Travis (Colin Hanks)... in the closing moments of the finale. Unfortunately, Dexter wasn't alone in that church, with Debra (Jennifer Carpenter) planning to profess her love to her brother before walking in on him moments before driving a knife into Travis.

Clearly, Deb's reaction will be Dexter's greatest obstacle this season as he's faced with someone finally taking off his mask. But his sister isn't the only person Dexter will have to worry about when evidence at the church suggests the Bay Harbor Butcher is back. Considering Dexter framed Sgt. Doakes (Erik King) for that, even Debra may not be able to protect him.

TVGuide: If last season was about finding faith for Dexter, what is this season about?

Colleton: It is about things he's never experienced before, which are regret, responsibility, shame, betrayal, all of those things...

TVGuide: Deb only saw Dexter kill Travis on the table, but will she learn everything this season?

Colleton: Yeah...She was on her way to the church at the end of the last season because ... she not only loved her foster brother Dexter, but she is in love with him. So now what does she do? ...Dexter was always elusive and Debra always thought it was because of her, and now she knows it wasn't about her, it was about him really protecting her.

As the head Miami Metro homicide division... it has to really affect her sense of justice...and Dexter, of course, his world is equally rocked. He's never had to deal with these kinds of emotions — regret, guilt, a sense of having let Deb down and also, obviously, the gnawing suspicion that at any time, she could have him arrested.

READ MORE: Dexter Season 7 Scoop: How Will Deb React to Dexter's Secret?

Refresh your memory with season 6 funale scene VIDEO:

Dexter 6x12 - Season 6 finale scene - Dexter kills Travis and gets caught by Deb (HD) VIDEO:

TVGuide: Given what Deb learns about Dexter, how will that change her sudden revelation that she has feelings for him?

Colleton:  It has to explored but obviously what she learns is going to affect it... so all of the things that have been the bedrock of Deb's life get moved around..

TVGuide: Will we see a vulnerable side to Dexter this season?

Colleton: Oh, yes. It is like Superman's cape has been taken off. He's extremely vulnerable and that is very interesting to see and to explore.

 

TVGuide: Speaking of Harry (James Remar)... how will his advice to Dexter differ from what we've seen before?

Sara Colleton: It's very upsetting to Harry. Deb realizes now, too, that this was never her being 'Daddy's second best'. She will learn all about Harry training Dexter and that is another thing that is going to rock her world...

TVGuide: What other obstacles will Dexter face because of Deb's discovery?

Sara Colleton:There are other complications that will come in because, at the crime scene, Dexter's blood slide is discovered by Lieutenant LaGuerta (Lauren Velez) because he loses it in the chaos that ensues and she immediately recognizes it's his.

The only other time that she had seen this blood slide was in the copy case of the Bay Harbor Butcher. Sergeant Doakes, her ex-lover and dear friend (everyone) thought he was the Bay Harbor Butcher, and thought that when he died, the Bay Harbor Butcher died with him.

Now, she begins to suspect, "Is the Bay Harbor Butcher still alive and how can I set about proving  ..Doake's innocence?" ... that's a silent thing at the start, but it's... going to eventually work its way back to Dexter.

Read more at the SOURCE: TVGuide.com

 About the new castmembers:

Ray Stevenson plays Issac, the head of a crime syndicate who owns many nightclubs in Miami.. He comes to Miami when his very close personal lieutenant is accused of killing a Miami cop and then suddenly disappears...This is going to be a long story arc.

Jason Gedrick plays George, the U.S. manager of all of his clubs.

Yvonne Strahovski plays 'Hannah', (a woman) who took off from this small Florida town with an older guy and then went on this wild killing spree. When they got caught, she turned state's evidence on him, he went to jail for life. and she started a new life. Years later she's in her 30s, has started a new life and then she meets Dexter... Hannah is a still water that runs very deep... and is quite unlike any woman Dexter has ever known...Hannah has a cool aloofness, but there's something about her that will intrigue him.

Do you have scoop for Louis Greene him on Dexter?
A: The creeper who sent Dexter the hand from the Ice Truck Killer case will be back! "We realized that Louis has a whole darker side and people who become fans can turn into dangerous stalkers in the blink of the eye. That's what Louis has turned into," Colleton tells us. "[Dexter will] discover the Ice Truck Killer hand — he has no idea it's in his home — and what the writing on the palm of it means."

 SOURCE: Mega Buzz - Mega Buzz: A Dexter Stalker and the New Girls on Criminal Minds, Glee (June 26)

Make sure you click through and read all the TVGuide articles in their entirety. I culled info and mostly rewrote the excerpts except actual quotes of course, but there is a lot of material to cover at this huge, huge juncture in the Dexter-verse.

Another thing I recommend and am starting for myself beginning tomorrow night, is to re-watch Dexter, starting from Season 1 episode 1. I realized that in this 7-year period I've watched many of the episodes only one time and I've forgotten many details that based on what I'm reading now, I am going ot want to be fresh about. Plus, I'd like to go back and study the evolution of the Dex and Deb relationship more closely. Besides the serial killer aspect, the Dex and Deb dynamic has been the most compelling for me to watch. I'd come to DEXTER as a Michael C. Hall fan but I'd not seen Jennifer Carpenter's work prior to Dexter. In the last few years her portrayal of Debra has gotten really quite outstanding. Truly, Carpenter has really grown as an actor right before our eyes.  You should join me. It'll be fun!

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Dexter returns Sunday, Sept. 30 at 9/8c on Showtime.

UPDATE! DEXTER Season 6 Finale SPOILERS - HOW IT ENDS - BTS VIDEO #dexterspoilers #dexter

 

Scott Buck: The Way The World Ends: Scott Buck discusses the season 6 finale of Dexter.

Update 12.19.11 - Episode 6.12 Season Finale - 'The Way The World Ends' Behind the Scenes VIDEO:

I completely disagree with Scott Buck about it 'being time' for Dexter and Deb to be 'in love.'

He may just as well have said,"We were running outof ideas creatively so we thought we'd throw this at the audience. They'll be sure to tune in in droves, come season 7.'

Deb is IN LOVE with her brother?! Never in the six years (well, 5.75 yrs.) we watched them did they give any inkling whatsoever that she felt that way. That is so crap. And my guess is that little plot device is going to drop almost immediately next season since witnessing Dexter kill--in full kill garb at that, is going to blow all that navel-gazing bull out of her head. They just wanted to make very, very sure that we'll 'understand' why she doesn't turn him in. So unnecessary. Hall and Carpenter were/are fully convincing as sibs with familial love. I'm still fuming about it because it strikes such a discordant note (not because of potential 'incest') and does a disservice to the characters.
For me, the 'I'm in love with him' line was so bizarre that Deb witnessing Dex kill really did not do anything for me. Bah. Way to ruin 6 years of build-up.

 (Previously)

I don't personally know the IMDb source of the narrative for DEXTER's season 6 finale but based on what I do know about the finale (and the Debra storyline, in particular), it makes good sense.

Does it make for good DEXTER, though? I'm not going to comment until I see it other than to say, that after I heard SPOILER that the big 'Oh my GOD!" moment happened in the last minute of the show END SPOILER, I surmised that it involved Debra seeing Dexter's Dark Passenger.

You'd have had to have slept through this season to not have seen the groundwork being layed with Dexter and Deb for the big reveal. It was pretty much paint-by-numbers. 1. Get Quinn out of the picture--out of Deb's life--making room for the 'Deb knows about Dex's Dark Passsenger' subplot for the next 2 seasons. 2. Underscore repeatedly that Dexter and Deb are veryclose. 3. Throw a bit of red herring into the mix to drive home to Deb that she really loves her brother--though she must realize at some point, not that way. 3. Have Deb and Dexter again working closely on a serial killer case leaving open the possiblity for...anything.

Happy watching! If you are so inclined, drop back and share with me what you thought of the Dexter Season 6 finale and the the big reveal. 

   DEXTER just saved a boatload of illegals:

 Recap of Dexter Season 6 Finale  - 'This Is The Way The World Ends'

Batista is trying to get Quinn transferred, since he's been effing up so much lately. Quinn told Batista that he spoke with his union rep and he can just claim that he's got an alcohol problem and if he gets help, they can't get rid of him.

Though the package he sent to Dexter, an Ice Truck Killer souvenir, arrived the intern Louis story was left unresolved. His internship at the lab is almost over. He asks Musuka if there is any way he can stay on as a lab assistant, and Musuka tells him in his best Yoda voice that "finish his training he must" or something to that effect but says he'll send him stuff every once in awhile to keep his 'dick wet'. (Ew.)

Travis is shocked and angered to find out that Dexter is alive. Dexter tells him that he can't kill Harrison, "the lamb" and he has to kill Dexter ( the anti Christ) first or he won't complete his work before the eclipse/'end of  the world'. Travis asked Dexter if he has any of his needles with him and tells him to inject himself. 

Dexter agrees to inject himself with one of his needles if Travis puts Harrison on the elevator, which Travis does. Dexter appears to inject himself and pass out. Travis hovers over him to kill him and then Dexter knocks Travis out, and somehow manages to get a Harrison, still dressed as a lion and  Travis out of the building with no one noticing. Miami Metro shows up, only finding one dead cop (courtesy of Travis).

Q: What was the scene we saw in the promo where she tells Dexter she loves him?

A: It was at the beginning of the episode. Dexter gets home from his ordeal at sea which by the way HE DID NOT SWIM to shore. Anyway, Deb barges in to Dexter's apartment, blurting, OMG, we got a report that your boat washed up on shore." "Thank God you are okay; it's the second time in a few days that I thought you'd died.' 'I love you.' Dexter actually says "I love you, too" and Deb seems surprised and I think she says "Really?" After the encounter she barges in to her therapist's office confessing that she is 'in love' with Dexter.

In the last 60 seconds of the episode Debra actually sees Dexter stab Travis in the chest, and then Dexter sees Deb:

...in the abandoned church. Deb asked Dex earlier in the episode to do a final forensic sweep of the church. Dexter had mentioned to Jaimie when handing off Harrison that he had to work on a crime scene for Deb. So I think Deb must've dropped by Dexter's after talking to her therapist and Jaimie told her that Dexter was at some crime scene...and lo and behold, Deb meets Dex's Dark Passenger.

Dex is just completing his typical kill scene. He's got his rubber apron on and Travis is on the table, all plastic-wrapped, cheek-sliced and about to be knifed.

Deb, still near the entrance-way, witnesses the stabbing saying nothing, then Dex turns to see her and utters the last two words of the episode, 'Oh God.'

Source: drmello

Update #2 (12.20.11)

Question: What’s the deal with Masuka's intern Louis sending Dexter the arm of his dead brother?
Ausiello: The deal is… you’ll have to wait until Season 7 to find out. Asked why he left the Louis (Josh Cooke) thread dangling in the finale, exec producer Scott Buck told me, “I think what we’re doing with Louis is setting him up for things to come.”

SOURCE: Ask Ausiello

DEXTER Season 6 Finale SPOILERS & SPECULATION @SHO_Kareem @SHO_Dexter

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In the Season 6 finale, Dexter and Homicide race against a lunar eclipse to catch the Doomsday Killers before their final gruesome act; Debra struggles with a new emotional reality.

 Update/

Season 6, Episode 12

Episode Synopsis: In the sixth-season finale, Dexter and Homicide try to stop the Doomsday Killers from committing one final murder, while Debra deals with a new emotional situation. Original Air Date: Dec 18, 2011

Guest Cast: Mos as 'Brother Sam'

DEXTER SNEAK PEEK: 'He Just Left'

Travis kidnaps Harrison.

DEXTER Season 6 Finale SPOILERS and SPECULATION:

When we first see Dexter, he’s floating in the middle of the ocean, desperately clinging to the debris of the rowboat. Although we know that Dexter will survive, there’s a helpless desperation that we haven’t seen in him for some time. He’s resigned himself to the fact that he’s going to die and finds it ironically fitting that his body will vanish into the sea without a trace. His deepest fear and regret isn’t death itself, but that he will never see Harrison grow up and become a man. It’s a great start to the episode.

 

If there’s any doubt that Jennifer Carpenter is this season’s MVP, then just check out the excellent performance on display here. If she gets any kind of award consideration this year, guaranteed her highlight clip will be pulled from this episode.

 

Colin Hanks goes out on a fairly strong note. If you’re a Hanks hater, nothing will change your mind here, but he looks worn down and weathered in a few scenes achieving the right amount of menace. It’s hard to remember him as the somewhat sympathetic man-child killer (and that’s a compliment). If you’ve enjoyed Season 6 so far, then Episode 12 is a nice capper on the continuing adventures of Dexter Morgan.

 

On the other hand…

If you’re looking for a “ties up all the loose ends/ advances the plot” finale, then Episode 12 might disappoint. Almost... Some plot details remain a mystery, some end with a general shrug, and others with a convenient “resolution”. If you’ve had issues over Dexter’s easy escapes and convenient logic, then there’s more ammo to fuel the fire here.

Here’s your final hints n’ teases:



Good impressionist, Masuka, he is.

Travis checks the mail

“Oh God”

But here’s one more important teaser…

...the sound of a major bombshell going off in the final minute of the episode.

Everything I’ve written above won’t matter come Monday morning, because THIS is the final impression that will be burned into your brain over the next 9 months. Bring on Season 7!

Source: jkrishan

 

 Michael C. Hall interview on AolTV:

We've come to expect penultimate episodes of 'Dexter' seasons to be heart-pounding and intense, but the second-to-last episode of Season 6 raised the stakes of serial-killing suspense.

In 'Talk to the Hand,' Dexter thwarted a poison gas attack aimed at Miami Metro and lost a showdown with Travis that ended with him set out to sea, surrounded by a ring of fire. It also opened a Pandora's box of step-sibling sexual tension when Deb's therapist suggested that Deb might be in love with Dexter.

To help bring some perspective to such a dizzying episode, AOL TV has an interview-cap with Dexter Morgan himself, Michael C. Hall. We discussed tonight's episode, the developments of Season 6 and where 'Dexter' may be headed in its final two seasons. Hall offered his thoughts on the Wormwood attack, the Gellar twist, and the new, strange wrinkle in his complex relationship with Jennifer Carpenter. Read on for the interview.

A lot of wild things happened in this episode, but the most interesting was the introduction of some weird, incestuous sexual tension between Deb and Dexter. So your TV step-sister who may have feelings for your character also happens to be your real-life ex-wife. Are the writers just trying to mess with you at this point?
 

Hall: Absolutely. [Laughs] But not without our blessing. Jennifer and I were aware that the story was moving in this direction. We laugh about it, we shake our heads ... but you know, in as much as there are inevitable parallels, we're both very professional and committed to telling this story.

(Hall, cont.) And frankly, whatever's happened with Jennifer and me and our relationship's evolution notwithstanding, Dexter in the first episode says, "If I could ever have feelings for anyone, I'd have them for Deb." I think those two characters have been on some kind of collision course from the get-go.

Dexter seemed almost like a super-hero in this episode, thwarting the Wormwood attack and then miraculously surviving the ring of fire at the end. He often seems indestructible. Do you ever worry that the lack of realism can hurt the storytelling?

I honestly feel that from the beginning, there is undeniably, just if you look at the logistics, there is a fantastical element to the world of the show and this guy's abilities. It's not a show that's based on a graphic novel or a comic book, but it feels like it is.

Ya know, on set, we are very much aware of the logistical or literal implausibility of so many of the things that happen on the show, but I think there is a suspension of disbelief that is required of our audience.

You look at the end of the first season ... he subdues the Ice Truck Killer, and gets him back into the Ice Truck Killer's room that's like, part of an active crime scene, and slashes his throat? It's all absurd really, but there's some sort of serendipitousness or fantastical coincidence ... I've suggested in other interviews that while we don't see it, Dexter definitely has the power of flight and can turn himself into smoke.
...

Is Dexter a strong swimmer?

Hall: I mean, come on. Yeah. He better be. Or he better luck into something. I'll tell you this much ... that San Pedro water is not warm. It was pretty cold. It was hard to pretend I was in Miami. My teeth might have been chattering a take or two. Hopefully they can cut around it.

After the Gellar twist, fans have now moved on to wondering about Louis Greene. People are wondering if he's connected to the Ice Truck Killer. My own theory is that he's used his own algorithmic powers to isolate Dexter as the Bay Harbor butcher.

Hall: That's indeed a possibility. He's a formidable guy given his access and expertise. It seems pretty clear that he's somewhat obsessed with Dexter in a way that is ... potentially problematic.
...

That gets you wondering about how messed up psychologically Dexter actually is. You know, in addition to being a sociopath.

Hall: Yeah. That was kind of a magical moment when we get to see Dexter in that basement watching Travis talk to the imaginary Gellar while having a conversation over his shoulder with his imaginary father. He's nuts, man.

SOURCE: Michael C. Hall: "Jennifer and I Were Aware That the Story Was Moving In This Direction"

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12.02.11 UPDATE: DEXTER"S 8th Season to be it's Last:

Michael C. Hall in DEXTER  Episode 6.10 - 'Ricochet Rabbit'  (SHO):

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Dexter tries to figure out the Doomsday Killers' next victim before it's too late after learning the truth about Gellar; Debra has a panic attack reaction at a crime scene, which leads her to the realization that she leans too heavily on her brother.

 

DEXTER season 6 is getting some really sour feedback from critics and audiences alike.

The latest EW magazine opines that season 5 was 'weak' and Season 6 is 'weaker.'

The complaints are being fired mostly at the 'DDK' (Doomsday Killer--not really even a great acronym made from that) storyline. The consensus seems to be 'fire the writers,'  which is unsurprising as the actors on Dexter continue  to be of  the caliber that they usually are but the season 6 storyline has not been able to engage viewers ala season 4's 'Trinity Killer' storyline (which I think besides DEXTER season 1, will be the standard to which all seasons will be held). Possibly, the return of Dexter's bio-brother (in Harry form) was the biggest let-down as anticipation for his return began at the end of season 1.

What could have further plumbed the depths of  Dexter's psyche ended up more as a jokey, pseudo-Thelma and Louise one-off episode. Dexter never seemed in danger of slipping into an extended bout of Rudy-like behaviour and therein lay the problem. And then *poof* Rudy was gone. That was a wasted opportunity, if there ever was one.

 

I'm a from-day-one 'Dexter' fan as I followed Michael C. Hall from Six Feet Under to this and I believe he never disappoints. I would have ranked it as my favourite show until this season (though it is by no means 'bad' nor do I wish to stop watching it).

In addition to being the star of Dexter, Hall, as you see in the credits is an executive producer (EP) of the show. I think he needs to step in and step it up for seasons 7 -8. ( Showtime has announced two more seasons of Dexter have been approved.)

 

I did like the DDK twist of this past week. Now I want to see what they are going to do with it. I have high hopes as I'd like to see season 6 end without giving anyone (including me) more reason to carp about the show.

'Gellar's Paintings' - Deb, Batista and Mike discover DDK's hideout.

'You Killed Me' - Travis discovers the truth about Gellar

Update #2 (12.03.11) SPOILERS:

EW DEXTER SCOOP (12.02.11)

Though plans could still change, SHOWTIME entertainment president David Nevins tells EW the working assumption is indeed that 'Dexter' will conclude in the eighth season. Moreover, the creative endgame starts sooner than you think — the remaining episodes of the current sixth season will set into motion events that will resonate through the remainder of the series. “Coming back for two more years gives us clarity about how and when it will go out,” Nevins said at Showtime’s annual holiday party in Los Angeles on Thursday night. “There’s things that are going to happen [this season] that will set up a very clear endgame that will take two seasons to tell. You have got to be there for the last two episodes.”

MORE: Read more at ew.com!

Homeland | Speaking of top-notch cable dramas, the Dec. 18 freshman finale of Showtime’s spy thriller will play host to a showdown between its two leading ladies, Claire Danes and Morena Baccarin, who thus far have been traveling in rather separate circles. “We have a fantastic confrontation,” Morena Baccarin told me. “After Jessica puts it together who Carrie is, they have this sort of face-off.” Pressed for further details, all Baccarin would add is, “It takes place at my house, and it is intense.” My question: Does “who Carrie is” mean “CIA spook trying to finger my husband for treason,” “harlot who bedded him,” or a bit of both?

Source: TVLINE

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Claire Danes as CIA spook Carrie Mathison in Homeland on Showtime CREDIT: Showtime

HOMELAND Update! (12.02.11) SPOILER:

Q: What can you tell me about Brody’s plan?

A: This week’s episode, titled “Representative Brody,” doesn’t particularly give us too many more clues about any secret plot he might have going because everything about his future is seemingly out on the table — as you might have surmised from the title of the episode. The problem is Jessica has to be on board before Brody makes any leap, and let’s just say she’s less than thrilled about the idea.

Bonus dish: The end of the hour will find Carrie (Claire Danes) in a hospital bed after a horrible and incredibly terrifying incident.

 

CREDIT: EW INSIDER

Mandy Patinkin as Saul Berenson in Homeland on Showtime CREDIT: Showtime

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DEXTER Episode 6.09: 'Get Gellar' VIDEO Promo PHOTOS @SHO_Dexter @SHO_Kareem

Michael C. Hall as 'DEXTER' on Showtime - Episode 6.09 - 'Get Gellar' Credit: Showtime

Michael C. Hall (above) looks great as hungry-again, season 6 Dexter. Both season 4, which featured the Trinity Killer (John Lithgow) and Rita's (Julie Benz) murder by Trinity and season 5, with the physically and emotionally damaged, 'Lumen' played by Julia Stiles, who Dexter helps get justice and by doing so gets past his 'kill slump,' helped make Dexter 6.0 who he is.

It was very hard to guess what we were in store for on season 6 Dexter with  the lead, Michael C. Hall and his leading lady offscreen and co-star on Dexter, Jennifer Carpenter's divorce from one another.

It wasn't uncalled for to speculate whether 'Deb', a critical player as Dexter's younger sister in Dexter, would be killed off due to possible tensions with exes working long hours together on the set of the hit Showtime series.

Their scenes together this season seem OK--they are after all actors, but the tone and pace to season 6 is off. It seems to go in fits and starts maybe because some things seem too arbitrary like the hiring of 'Mike, the Chicago cop' and the near complete abandonment of the character. I mean, what is he there for? He does look pretty, eye candy for the ladies, I won't disagree with that.

I thought I would have loved the Gellar (Edward James Olmos) and Travis Mitchell (Colin Hanks) storyline. I don't. The whole 'DDK' thing is just not doing it for me (and every time Deb says "DDK" referring to the Doomsday Killer, it sounds like she's yakking about what she had for lunch--BLT, DDK, BK sandwich...

That the women victims are outnumbering the men is troubling but I see from the promo that there's at least another DDK victim in episode 9--and from the screen caps you can see he's male.

Not sure how I feel about Deb willingly seeing a shrink. I see that she sees that her personal life is a mess and I get why maybe she's tired of it being so. But this road to ' insights' can only lead to a dark passenger and I don't mean Debra's.

Jennifer Carpenter as Lt. Debra Morgan in Dexter Episode 6.09 "Get Gellar'

 

DEXTER Episode 6.09: 'Get Gellar' VIDEO Promo - Sneak Peek Screencaps:

DEXTER Episode 6.09: 'Get Gellar' Synopsis:

Dexter receives help from an unexpected source while hunting the Doomsday Killers and staying one step ahead of Homicide; Debra discovers something new about herself in therapy.

 
Edward James Olmos as Prof. Gellar in Dexter Episode 6.09 "Get Gellar'

 Dexter: Travis's Dark Passenger

Dexter prepares a kill room for Gellar.

 

David Zayas as "Angel Batista' in Dexter Episode 6.09 "Get Gellar'

 Dexter: Bowls of Wrath

Miami Metro tries to figure out DDK's next tableau.

 

Colin Hanks as "Travis Mitchell'  in Dexter Episode 6.09 "Get Gellar'

Michael C. Hall as 'DEXTER' on Showtime - Episode 6.09 - 'Get Gellar' Credit: Showtime

Jennifer Carpenter as Lt. Debra Morgan in Dexter Episode 6.09 "Get Gellar'

Molly Parker as 'The Whore Of  Babalon'/Cindy, Travis's sister

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DEXTER - Season 6.07 Episode Promo 'Nebraska' - Sneak Peeks - SCREENCAPS - VIDEO @SHO_Kareem @SHO_Dexter

Christian Camargo plays 'Rudy',  Season One's 'Ice Truck Killer,' and Michael C. Hall is 'Dexter.'

Dexter Season 6 Episode 7 Promo ('Nebraska'):

Screencaps from the official Showtime promo and Sneak Peeks for DEXTER Episode 6.07 are pretty darn freaky. Check 'em out and make sure to have a good glimpse of the videos, too! (Scroll down to just before the jump for the screencaps and a couple promo stills.)

Bringing Dexter's 'big brother' Brian back in the same form that Dexters' dad takes,  is pretty cool, too.

(Check out the Showtime snaps in the screencaps slideshow after the promo video to see where 'Dad' is now!)

 

 

Brian Moser, Dexter Morgan's only living blood relation, first appeared in season 1 of Dexter. By season's end he was known as The Ice Truck Killer for his M.O. of draining his victims and carving them up and then meticulously posing them. Some had their fingernails painted in rainbow colours.

Episode 7: 'Nebraska' Synopsis:

Dexter finds himself teamed up with a fellow Dark Passenger when he takes a road trip to Nebraska to tie up some loose ends from the past; Debra deals with the complications of her promotion as she leads the Doomsday investigation.

Dexter: 'Road Trip' Dexter learns that Trinity has killed again.

Dexter: 'Brother Brian' Dexter gets rid of Nick's body with the help of his dead brother Brian.

After the jump: TVLine DEXTER article, Dex's Dark Passenger and What About Harry?:

Update (11.6.11) Tonite's DEXTER 6.06 FULL SPOILER REVEAL @SHO_Kareem @SHO_Dexter

 

Above: Christian Camargo as 'Brain Moser' and Michael C. Hall as 'Dexter' (Credit: Showtime)

HUGE SPOILER Update:

Well, first, thank dog it's NOT Jonah.

Second, the so-called riddle 'spoilers.' from my prior post about this (the link folllows) were WRONG and the blinking garbarge blog from which I procured them is just that.

Third, welcome back Rudy (Christian Camargo)! Woo-hoo. Super-savage Dex is back in a big way if he's taking cues from his badder big-brother Brian/Rudy/the Ice Truck Killer who Dexter killed in season1.

Here's some context from the blog of a Salon blogger who has no compunction about revealing everything about episode 6.06 before the episode airs:

....when Dexter gets Sam's parting plea on his deathbed in the hospital, Dexter is pitched into a new, harrowing internal battle between the light and dark ... Don't kill my killer, Sam implores Dexter - forgive him,  let your hatred go...  He confronts Sam's killer - Nick - and might have let him live, but the taunts about getting away with Sam's killing goad Dexter into drowning the life out of him.

 

(Credit: Showtime)

(This isn't surprising IMO, as Dex, when taunted by his victim tends to get hyper-intense about the kill. Dex has lost control before and done non-traditional kills.)

...Dex's killing of Sam's killer was not at all ritualistic.   At a time like this, we might expect some laconically appropriate words from Dex's father Harry.

But what we get, instead, is a reappearance of Brian/Rudy/the Ice Truck Killer - Dexter's brother, killed by Dexter in Season One.   And if Dex's brain is bringing him into view, there is some deep darkness indeed ahead for Dexter.

 Salon Spoiler Source

 /End Edit (11.06.11)

In my previous DEXTER post I tossed around some of the speculation as to who, possibly an individual or entity with a Dark Passenger, would be reentering DEXTER's life in this Sunday's episode.  Gossip-ologist Ausiello is now confirming that this 'person' (vs. figment of the imagination/ghost) will not be Lumen. That should help narrow it down a bit but honestly, having watched this show for years (and not re-watched DEXTER's early years recently) I cannot remember if I'm forgetting to consider someone.

Also, I keep seeing the name 'Jonah' brought up in speculative threads around the Internet. Jonah, it turns out, was featured in DEXTER season 5. He was the Trinity Killer's son but he left so small of an impression on me that I cannot see the significance of him being brought back other than he knows that Dexter faked his identity in pursuit of Trinity. Jonah doesn't know specifically that DEXTER is a serial killer and he doesn't know the details of his father's death.

However, having been reared by a serial killer may be significant in pushing Dexter further into pondering the fate of his own son, Harrison. If it turns out that Trinity's son now has own Dark Passenger it would further fuel Dexter's anxiety about his son Harrison's fate should Dexter continue to rear him.

 

Here are the latest hints/spoilers from Ausiello as to what  is coming up on DEXTER:

Question: I have to ask, as I am getting quite nervous about the whole situation: Do you feel Dexter will continue past this season?
Ausiello: Not only do I feel it will, I know it will.

Question: What’s this I’m hearing about a major character returning to Dexter? True? Any clues?
Ausiello: True. Someone from Dex’s past reappears this Sunday and here’s your one and only clue: The mystery man (or woman) in question was featured prominently in Season 5. Or was it Season 3? Come to think of it, it might’ve been Season 1. It’s definitely one of those three.

Question: Any chance we’ll see Lumen on Dexter anytime soon?
Ausiello: OK, one more hint: The returning character is not Lumen. “I don’t think we’ll see her again this season,” confirms EP Scott Buck. “She’s a very important part of Dexter’s life and who he has become, but she’s largely a person of his past.”

SOURCE:

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DEXTER - Episode 6.07 - 'Nebraska' Synopsis *SPOILER* - Promo 4.06 VIDEO PHOTOS @SHO_Kareem

Mos as 'Brother Sam' in DEXTER - Episode 6.06 - "Just Let Go' (Photo credit: Showtime)

The Internet is abuzz not only with the synopsis of the just-released DEXTER Episode 6.07 - 'Nebraska' but a previous unconfirmed spoiler posed as a riddle. I don't recall a spoiler like this one before (scroll down to SPOILER):

Dexter - Episode 6.06 - 'Just Let Go' :

Dexter 6.06 - 'Just Let Go' Promo (HD):

Synopsis: Dexter is caught up in a very personal case that awakens the needs of his Dark Passenger; Debra feels overwhelmed by her new Lieutenant duties, made all the more complicated when she finds out Quinn slept with a witness in the Doomsday case.

Dexter 6.06 - 'Just Let Go' SCREENCAPS:

 SPOILER (Possible speculation):

In the final scene of Episode 6, Season 6, we have a shocking return. This return is a familiar face from the past. The return is also significant because it could change the whole dynamic of Dexter. Not just Dexter Morgan, but DEXTER, the series.

Every week until Episode 6 airs, I will post a clue

CLUE #1 (Oct- 21st): She hasn’t been gone for long, so don’t expect a pretty blonde. (Update: Completely fabricated)
Clue #2 (Oct – 23rd): Dexter has secrets, he’s like an unsolved quiz. But only a select few know who he really is.
CLUE #3 (Oct – 30th): Shock, confusion, happy, angry…the reactions will no doubt vary. One thing is for sure, this twist will bring controversy. (irrelevant)

Source: tvdonewright (10-14-11)

I just visited the site above and be warned it one of those crap flashing, auto-video playing sites which leads me to be highly suspicious of anything the writer has to say. If however there are any shards of truth to the piece perhaps they best be matched up with a source that tends to be highly reliable:

Episode 6.07 - 'Nebraska' Synopsis

Dexter is accompanied by a fellow Dark Passenger on a trip to Nebraska to tie up past loose ends. Meanwhile, Debra's investigation into the Doomsday Murders is complicated by her lieutenant rank.

Source: TV Guide

Why do I get  the feeling that  by episode 6.07 Dexter has gotten a leg up on the Doomsday murder investigation? That by then Prof. Gellar will be gone?

After the jump - Sneak Peeks!: Dexter tries to track down a suspect who might have shot Brother Sam. [VIDEO] Batista and Quinn interrogate Gellar's old teacher's assistant.[VIDEO]

DEXTER & Homeland TONITE! Death SPOILERS Promos - 'Homeland' Extras VIDEO PHOTOS @SHO_Kareem @SHO_Dexter @SHO_Homeland

 
With the spoiler-questions below answered we know that contrary to speculation, Professor Gellar (Edward James Olmos) is indeed quite real--human (unlike the character he was being compared to, Dexter's ghostly dad).  He is therefore susceptible to death--perhaps taking Quinn's bullet after "Quinn (Desmond Harrington) gets a little too close' in this episode.

Dexter Epsode 5 'The Angel Of Death'  SPOILER:

From this week's DEXTER buzz we learn that a season 6 new-cast member is being offed!

The reason I have no trouble believing this is that when EJO was cast it was NOT for the entire season and since he's been in every episode of season 6 and we are going into episode # five...

 

SYNOPSIS: Dexter Season 6 Episode 5 - The Angel Of Death:

With the help of his new-found friend Brother Sam, Dexter wonders if there is light within him to counter the darkness, while the search for the Doomsday Killers takes him in a new direction; Batista and Quinn pay a visit to the university where Professor Gellar taught; due to departmental regulations following the shooting, Debra is forced to begin therapy.

Q: Is Edward James Olmos' Professor Gellar on Dexter real?

A: He's real, all right—just ask that guy whose body parts took a pony ride through Miami traffic.

Never fear: Lt. Morgan (Jennifer Carpenter) and her team are closing in on the Doomsday Killer—and while Quinn (Desmond Harrington) gets a little too close to the naughty professor, Dexter (Michael C. Hall)  targets his creepy protégé, Travis (Colin Hanks).

Read more: E!Online

Q: Is Dexter moving kind of slowly this season?  
A: (Maybe but) things start cooking in a big way over the next two episodes.

"You know how the show usually kills off the guest stars at the end of the season? Well, one of this season's new characters will meet his or her maker much sooner than that."

Read more: MegaBuzz

Q: Who’s getting the ax on this week’s Dexter? '

A: I can tell you it’s someone who was new to the cast this season — and it’s not under the blade of an ax. Not enough? Let me narrow it down a bit more. For now, I can tell you Harrison’s new babysitter stays out of death’s crosshairs, but too bad she finds herself on the receiving end of Deb’s wrath during a screaming match! Personally, I’d rather tango with death than Deb’s temper.

 Next on Episode 5 'Blide Spot' of Homeland, Brody confronts his sole surviving captor and torturer:

Should be interesting to see what reaction the 'reunion' of Brody (Damian Lewis - above in a sneak peek still) and his former captor elicits for Brody. The guy is still very much an enigma, IMO.

Claire Danes as "Carrie Mathison'  in "Homeland' on SHO Sunday nights after Dexter (10E/9C).

Carrie meets with Brody so he can identify one of his captors.

Q: Homeland?

Sunday’s uber-intense new episode, which centers around Brody (Damian Lewis) confronting the lone surviving insurgent that held him, will lead to a blow-up between Saul (MandyPatinkin) and Carrie (Claire Danes). And on a less crucial note, Morena Baccarin’s Jessica will also debut a new, shorter ‘do.

 SOURCE: InsideTV

DEXTER and HOMELAND Sneak Peeks LINKS and Screencaps!: After the jump:

 

DEXTER & HOMELAND - Previews - Sneak Peeks - Interview! @SHO_Kareem @SHO_Dexter @SHO_Homeland

Michael C. Hall as 'Dexter' - Showtime Sunday nights @ 9 p.m.:

NEXT on DEXTER - Disturbing events cause Dexter to have a serious crisis of faith:

Dexter Episode 6.04 Sneak Peek: 'Imagination' - Dexter finds himself at a bizarre crime scene.

Homeland Sneak Peek: Smile for the Cameras - Carrie watches as Brody gets ready for a speech.

It's hard to believe but both DEXTER and HOMELAND are heading into their 4th episodes already!
The story-lines are well underway and things are heating up. To say tension is building, though a bit cliche-sounding is precisely what's going on in these two fine offerings from the Showtime network.
Here's a idea of what to look forward to on Dexter and Homeland this week:

HOMELAND - Episode 1.04: 'Semper I' Synopsis: 

The political powers that be make big plans for national hero Brody, but his increasingly erratic behavior threatens his media darling status; Carrie grows desperate for evidence linking Brody with Abu Nazir, as Saul directs her to focus on Nazir's money trail.

Episode 6.04: 'A Horse Of A Different Color' Synopsis:

Much to his own surprise, an emergency with Harrison and a new tableau from Gellar and Travis has Dexter leaning on Brother Sam and an unexpected winged messenger for support as he questions the idea of faith; with proof of a religiously motivated killer, Homicide hunts for a zealot, with Debra giving her first official press conference.

A lot is happening on both shows so don't forget to tune in this Sunday starting at 8C/9E for DEXTER and 9C/10E for HOMELAND!

I saw a fun tidbit in this week's EW magazine. Claire Danes, who stars as Carrie Mathison on Homeland was interviewed about her role and it was mentioned that some people have made the leap that Carrie is supposed to be Danes' previous television series incarnation going way back to 1994 as Anglea on the critically acclaimed "My So Called Life.'  Danes seemed truly incredulous: 'No, no! It's just my voice, it's just my face!', she says. It is sort of astonishing that though Danes was just 14 when she landed that role her appearance has not changed very much. She's got a very accessible, girl-next-door look, don't you think?

Dexter - Interview with Jennifer Carpenter (Oct 17)

Congratulations on the show's best season-premiere ratings yet.
Oh, wow, thanks. I don't really pay attention to that, but I'm glad it's doing well. I sort of enjoy the fact that we're in a bubble when we're shooting it. I feel like if I were imagining people really watching it, or the pressure of numbers, that maybe I wouldn't work as well [laughs].

What was your reaction to learning that Deb was going to be promoted?
It's pretty unbelievable. I mean, only on TV would I skip so many levels and shoot straight up to lieutenant. But my insecurities about the fictitious promotion were exactly where I needed to be with the character. So it all sort of worked. It's odd to be Batista's boss, when I feel like he really did earn it and has been a mentor; it's awkward. But she's really taken the lead on every major case that's come through the office.

Although she's missing the one obvious thing, which is that her brother's a serial killer.
Exactly. That is a very good point [laughs].

Source: Full interview @ Vulture

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After the jump: More Previews and Sneak Peeks from DEXTER and HOMELAND!:

DEXTER & HOMELAND - Dexter Look Ahead - Meet the Characters of Homeland [VIDEO] @SHO_Kareem @SHO_Dexter @SHO_Homeland

 

Showtime has just released an intriguing Dexter 'look ahead' video which I've screencapped so you can better enjoy all the gory details:

...and there are quite a few of them. 

Though not all the scenes are 'looking ahead,' as hopefully you've now been able to enjoy episodes 1 & 2,  the video contains scenes through at least episode 4 which makes them all the more worthy of perusal.

I admit, the religious-based storyline with the iconic Edward James Olmos in the lead and Colin Hanks as his partner-in-crime has already gotten under my skin partly because I suspect that their 'sacrificial' acts will only grow more grandiose. Also, I feel pretty awful about what they are doing to poor, innocent folks randomly selected for sacrifice. Scary stuff.

Meanwhile, Dexter is mulling over whether "Brother Sam,' played by the surprisingly great Mos (I'd not seen his acting work before), is 'worthy' of going on Dexter's table. Is Brother Sam truly repentant for his murderous ways or as Dexter has reasoned, has he only gotten better at not getting caught? Seems like the conclusion that Dexter draws will quite literally be a matter of life or death (Brother Sam's).

Sneak Peeks for DEXTER & HOMELAND Episode 3! (Below) :

Dexter 

Tooth Fairy

 

Believe What You're Saying

 

Homeland

Scars

 

Welcoming Gift

 

I've also got  some links to some great new interviews with the Homeland cast [VIDEO]:

You simply must view each of these videos as the actors fill in some very interesting back-story on their characters that may--or may not be revealed in the show (they have not yet done so through episode 3).

One revelation in particular is going to have me watching two characters on Homeland with a completely different mindset and it has nothing to do with whether or not the character of ex-POW 'Brody' (Damian Lewis) has been turned(!)

Meet the Characters: David Estes

Meet the Characters: Saul Berenson

Meet the Characters: Carrie Mathison

Meet the Characters: Nicholas Brody

 

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DEXTER & HOMELAND - Watch TONITE @ 9 ET/PT & View FULL Season Premieres Here! @SHO_Homeland @SHO_Dexter @SHO_Kareem

 

Claire Danes as 'Carrie Mathison' in Showtime's new series "Homeland':

Hey there!

I finally got a chance to view episode 101 of Homeland and holy cow, if you thought the pilot was intense, wait until you see episode 101!* And you won't have to wait very long--this Sunday, October 9 at 10 p.m. ET/PT  right after Dexter is the time to tune in.

Meanwhile, why not  get comfy and re-watch the Homeland pilot (episode 100) here or heavens forbid, if you missed it catch it for the first time! I have the full episode of Dexter 6.01, 'Those Kind Of Things'  embedded both in this post and at the bottom of this blog--but hurry, because they both are available only for a limited time!

So back to Homeland, episode 101 entitled 'Grace,'  which airs on Showtime this Sunday.

Firstly, I came to the show already loving the work of  Homeland co-star Claire Danes but this is one role unlike any other she has taken on and she is really running with it! I have a whole new level of appreciation for the onetime breakout teenage star of  'My So-Called Life.' She is is all grown up now (with among other accolades, a 2010 Emmy to show for it) and this role has really given Danes a deeply complex, multi-layered character who is impossible to take your eyes off.

 

Damian Lewis as "Nick Brody'  in Showtime's new series "Homeland':

What is really surprising me though isn't how great Danes as CIA agent Carrie Mathison is but Damian Lewis as 'Nick Brody', the deeply scarred, both psychologically and physically, former POW of 8 years that Carrie is certain has himself been turned into a terrorist. What a revelation! I have no idea how I missed this fine actor's performances in the past but one thing I know for sure, from now on I'll be watching for his name in the credits of any of his future endeavors! He is so skilled at bringing this character to life. Two episodes in and my heart is breaking for him...but should it be? That's the rub. And SMALL SPOILER when the former Sgt. Brody does indeed 'draw solace from his pain in the most unexpected way' it is a complete mind-blower. Seriously.

There's much more to episode 101 but I'm saving the rest of my comments for after the audience at large gets a chance to enjoy it. I'll be watching, too. I've had to restrain myself from watching it a second time on my screener as I think it's best to watch it  as it is being broadcast--then watch it as many times again  as I please. Please you know, there's the little matter of my spouse who is watching the show as it is broadcast. This is the kind of show that we --and you will be be talking about afterwards.

*Previously, I made a slight 'oopsie" in the numbering sequence of Homeland: the first episode, the one embedded here, is entitled Episode 100 "Pilot.'  The second episode is 101 'Grace.'

Check out the newest behind-the-scenes videos for both DEXTER and HOMELAND!:

"Dexter Writer's Room" http://youtu.be/1ODc-FPlPsY

"The Joe Walker Kill Room" http://youtu.be/DcJtmFlAsVE

"Dexter Fan Questions" http://youtu.be/BqMIluN22EA

"Scott Buck on the Season Premiere" http://youtu.be/EQ74ynDej2o

"With the Creators: Homeland" http://youtu.be/-4kSJl4ut1k

I just love the behind-the-scenes interviews--they almost make me feel like I'm part of the process of the show's creation. I've gained many fascinating insights by listening to the creators be they writers, set, or makeup as well as the actors share their thoughts on their respective series. Love the extras, Showtime. Keeep 'em coming!

Homeland Ausiello Spoiler Ahead:

Q: Loved the premiere of Homeland on Showtime! Got any scoop for me?

A: There’s a death coming that, while not entirely surprising, still depressed the hell out of me. And if the chilling final shot of Episode 3 means what I think it means, the looming terror attack will involve *** *****l.

 

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After The Jump: Dexter: Season 6 Premiere Full Episode & Homeland: Series Premiere Full Episode

Dexter - Season 6 - Set Photos - October 4 2011 - EJO Interview - Sneak Peeks [VIDEO] #dexter

Some nice HQ shots  are out from Showtime's Dexter filming at and in the ocean on Oct 4.

you can very clearly see Michael C. Hall (Dexter) in the photos fully soaked both in and out of the ocean along with...four people we've not seen prior to now.

This is episode 6.12, I think. (Maybe?)

I've been chatting with a fellow Dexter fan about the shots and am mulling about, based on the physical similarity to 'Jamie Batista' (baby Harrison's sitter) could we be seeing M.C. Hall pictured with stunt people?

So intriguing to wonder just what is going on here!

These shots raise about a thousand questions especially when you consider that they may be part of the season 6 finale of Dexter!

Via SpoilerTV

Dexter - Interview with Edward James Olmos

Who are you going to be playing on Dexter?
 

Edward James Olmos: I’m playing a professor of theology and it’s quite interesting....

What kind of theology is it and how does it apply to Dexter?
 

EJO: Most of the work that I’ve done is ancient, so it’s the roots. We ponder a lot of the roots of the basics about existence.

Is this professor of theology an equal match for Dexter?

E.J.O. : No, he outdoes him in almost every way. It’s really very dark. You mix religion and homicidal tendencies, you’re going to get into a dark space, he darkest of the five years.

Source: Full interview @ Crave Online

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After the Jump: Two Sneak Peeks for Dexter Season 6 Episode 2!

Two Sneak Peeks for Dexter Season 6 Episode 2!

 

Dexter: Season 6 Episode 2: 'Once Upon A Time':

 Dexter meets a minister he realizes is a fellow serial killer.

'The Good Shepherd'

Dexter follows Brother Sam.

'I am Worthy'

Travis begs Professor Gellar for forgiveness.

DEXTER Season 6 Spoilers, 'Why NO 'Rita'?' Preview The 1st Episode & Watch It FREE! @SHO_Kareem #dexter #giveaway

Mos as 'Brother Sam' - Dexter Season 6 - 10.02.11 - Showtime premiere.

This is about as close to an Advance Review as I'm going to get before the audience at large--the Showtime audience watches Dexter in real time. I'll post more then as I plan on watching the entire season of Dexter season 6 in real time. Heck, it's on Sunday nights--no need to DVR it!

I've watched the first two episodes of Dexter Season 6--I'm saving episode three for tomorrow due life constraints. Also, I can't emphasize enough how I wish to watch Dexter in real time with everyone else. It's just more fun that way (though I do want to continue watch it in advance. It's awesome with it being my very favourite premium cable show and all!). Dexter is also best appreciated bywatching it multiple times--so you can do things any which way you please. Lots of choices in getting your Season 7 Dexter mojo working!

'Deb' (Jennifer Carpenter) is promoted!

Having just viewed Episode 2 of Dexter last night, I have to say I'm really excited about this season after having some minor nitpicks about a few things from the first episode. They were nothing 'big'  and I'll skip back to them after they are no longer spoilers in a near-future post.

After the jump:

For now here's some fresh Dexter content:

Dexter - Episode 6.01 - 'Those Kinds of Things' - 2 Sneak Peeks [VIDEO] @SHO_Kareem @SHO_Dexter

Michael C. Hall as 'Dexter' and Jennifer Carpenter as 'Deb' in Dexter Season 6, Episode 1, 'Those Kind Of Things.':

Screencaps! - Dexter Episode 6.01 'Those Kinds of Things' - 2 Sneak Peeks VIDEO SCREENCAPS:

Promo 1 and Promo 2 Episode 6.01 - Dexter: 'Tragedy Strikes' - 'An injured Dexter calls for help.' and Dexter: 'Alpha Omega' - Miami Metro investigates a washed up body.

Dexter: 'Alpha Omega'

Published on Sep 23, 2011 by SHOWTIME

Miami Metro investigates a washed up body.

This is a toe-curling scenen that is SPOILERish--at least if you have an aversion to seeing _______ slithering out of a dead guy's abdominal cavity. In this sense the premiere of Dexter season 6, Episode 1 - 'Those Kind Of Things,' is classic Dexter (remember when Dexter had to fish body parts out of a 'gator he'd slit open)?

Check back soon for my advance review of Dexter season 5.

Season 6 Synopsis -

From: 'About Dexter' (Showtime)

'The explosively popular DEXTER® is back with a vengeance for a sixth season of startling suspense and unexpected twists. It's been a year since last season's shocking and heartbreaking conclusion, and mild mannered criminologist-cum-grisly serial killer Dexter Morgan has come to terms with who he is. But his existence is shattered when he crosses paths with an enemy unlike any he's faced before. A delusional religious zealot with unflinching convictions, this new adversary soon draws Dexter into a dangerous game that could well end in disaster."

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'Tragedy Strikes'

An injured Dexter Calls for help.

In which Dexter plays the part of "Tragedy.' LOL.

Good one, Dexter!