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Update! TRUE BLOOD Episode 3.09 - RECAP - Russell Has Spine - Pam's Time To Be A Maker? VIDEO SCREENCAPS #trueblood

TRUE BLOOD Season 3 Episode 9 "Everything is Broken" ERIC NORTHMAN (Alexander Skarsgård) is interrogated by the The Vampire Authorty (VIDEO) (HBO):

 

Russell will eat us after he eats our children... True Blood - 3x09 - 'Everything Is Broken' - Official HBO Recap:

Russell makes headlines in the latest episode. Watch the Recap.

Since we know that TRUE BLOOD  Season 5 will have an emphasis that goes heavy on the previously barely-known Vampire Authority (we mostly knew of them through the now-truly dead "Nan Flanagan") and that will include the return of Russell Edgington, I thought it would be fun to revisit the episode that featured them both most heavily: True Blood - 3x09 - 'Everything Is Broken'.

True Blood Moments: Eric's panic (S3E09): The V-Squad is about to bust in...

Eric, Pam and Ginger with the V-Patrol busting down their door:

TRUE BLOOD - EPISODE 3.09 - 'Everything Is Broken' was not the best eppy of True Blood ever. But there were still some truly solid scenes. I've got a lots of  screencaps as well as some great VIDEO scenes from the episode. Enjoy!

This episode did feel sort of choppy. It lacked cohesion as well as the thrills and chills of the previous 2 eppys. Yet Nan Flanagan (Jessica Tuck) was a hoot. We got lots of Pam candy not to mention Pam crying. Crying! Over the prospect of her maker, Eric being punished by death when the Vampire Authority rendered it's opinion about his (mis)deeds. So sweet the way he held her head on his chest like the child (of his) she is. We also had Nan revealing her true colours, not mainstreaming.

JESSICA TUCK AS  Vampire Authority rep., Nan Flanagan, storms Fangtasia and interrogates Eric & Co.. And she brought friends.

Good ole Jason proved that wooden bullets actually work! Almost made up for the Crystal storyline which has really been dragging. Vampire Bill going to the land of the Fae was pretty cool. Surprised the heck out of Claudine. She handled it well while he bungled it completely.The fact is, Bill will steal Sookie's light if she stays with him--any dead guy will.

TRUE BLOOD - EPISODE 3.09 - 'Everything Is Broken' Synopsis - PROMO VIDEO:

Nan Flanagan goes to Fangtasia for answers about the Magister's whereabouts. Bill gets to the bottom of Sookie's real identity. Jason finds an unlikely ally in his feud with Felton and Calvin. Arlene has a pessimistic view of her husband. ' (AUGUST 15TH 2010)

 
Claudine not at all trusting or believing Bill's proclamation that he loves Sookie and 'would never harm her.'

True Blood Season 3 Episode 9 - Eric: 'Everything ends, even the immortals.' VIDEO (HD)

'If I can't go on, its your time to be a maker.' Eric to Pam:

 

JASON KILLS FRANKLIN/SAVES TARA HD (VIDEO):

 TRUE BLOOD Season 3 Episode 9 : Jason Has A Wooden Bullet And A Great Aim!

In a scene that has since become a fan fave involving Jason and Tara and Franklin and the wooden bullet which Jason procured some months back during his Fellowship of the Sun detour.

 

Russell Has Spine (VIDEO):

Denis O'hare as deranged King Russell providing us with our weekly dose of crazy camptasticness in TRUE BLOOD - EPISODE 3.09 - 'Everything Is Broken':

 

Sookie and Bill: 'I'm a faery!?!' True Blood 3.09 Screencaps (HBO):

Some news I'd missed from TvGuide Magazine after the jump: A tie breaking opportunity for the two vamps will come soon, when Sookie learns a secret about herself. It’s the answer to “What are you?,” the question Bill asked Sookie the first day they met.

“It complicates issues,” says showrunner Alan Ball, adding that the discovery will have a major impact on all her romantic relationships. “It makes Sookie question a lot. She has moments where she’s like, ‘I’ve had it with vampires.’” Does that mean Alcide has a chance? Yep! “When you’re fighting for your life, and everything you’ve taken for granted is revealed as something else than what you thought, and there’s an insanely hot person next to you, there is definitely going to be energy,” says Ball, of the growing affection between the two. Adds Paquin, “They find comfort in each other. Plus, he’s big and he’s strong and he’s warm.” As season 3 winds down, expect more twists than a backcountry dirt road. The biggest may come from Sookie when she discovers just how dark passion can be. “Sookie started off the show as a virgin,” Ball says. “But we’ll see a whole new side of her. Had she seen that side back then, she, herself, would have been shocked.” And that’s not the only thing that will shake Sookie up. “Toward the end of the season, she’s not really concerned about “Who am I going to pick?’ She’s more concerned about evading forces that want her for reasons I can’t disclose,” says Ball.

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Update! TRUE BLOOD Season 5 'Echoes of the Past' Four NEW Promo VIDEOS #trueblood

True Blood Season 5: Echoes Of The Past - "Merlotte's ..." (HBO) VIDEO:

The True Blood publicity machine must be overwhelmed by the Game of Thrones people cranking out sneak peek/teaser videos 'cos Merlotte's is not a 'house,' rather is is the Bon Temps local watering hole a/k/a Sam Merlotte's bar. Anyhoo, last night the Merlotte's "voices' video was released and it, like the previous three (below) has snippets of converstaons/exclamations that took place in this case, at Merlotte's in season's 1 - 4. Enjoy.

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Season 5: Echoes Of The Past - "Sookie's House" VIDEO:

You can't escape your past. Season 5 of True Blood is coming this summer. For more on True Blood, go to http://itsh.bo/mLca9b or join the conversation on Twitter http://twitter.com/truebloodhbo #trueblood

Colour me a tiny bit surprised by this trio of  just-released True Blood Season 5 trailers. Each video focuses on a particular setting--Sookie's home, Eric & Pam's 'home', Fangtasia, and Bill's house. Over the four season of True Blood a lot has happened in these settings. The only one 'left out' is Merlotte's (Sam's bar) which has seen an equivalent amount of 'happenings, IMO. Small quibble, though. These teasers recap the entire series via 'tours' of each location with voice-overs from many of the cast. What they say illustrates seemingly innocuous comments like Sookie's first utterances about meeting Bill to Nan Flanagan's last utterance before she met her 'true death' (and a lot in-between so be sure to watch them!)

True Blood Season 5: Echoes Of The Past - "Fangtasia" VIDEO:

True Blood Season 5: Echoes Of The Past - "Bill's House" VIDEO:

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'You like those odds?!'  - Fiona (Emmy Rossum) to brother 'Lip' (Jeremy Allen White) about the very poor chance that Lip is not Karen's baby-daddy.

Watch the sneak peek clip of the shot above. It's a really good scene where Fiona, clearly anxious to talk to 'Lip' about his recently revealed possible paternity of the baby that the now-engaged-to-'Jody,' Karen (Laura Slade Wiggins) is carrying.

Lip is clearly not dealing with the news that Karen is pregnant. He found out after trying to get her betrothed, Jody, to cheat on her. Karen found out and confronted Lip, kicking him in the 'nads, sending him to the ground and then kicking him in the side repeatedly whilst disclosing her delicate condition to Lip and the audience in/around the Gallagher pool. Nice.

This episode looks like big fun too as what might be a moment not-quite-revealed about someone who had essentially, been missing since last season--and I don't mean 'Eddie.'

Shameless: 'Anyone's Kid'

Fiona lectures Lip about possibly being a father.

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SHAMELESS - Episode 2.05: Father's Day Synopsis -

Frank tries to claim Eddie's insurance benefits and pension, despite being a prime suspect in his death; Fiona attends a ritzy wedding with Richard and lies about her background; Lip is devastated by Karen's rejection; Carl rents Frank's room to a hooker. (Source: Showtime)

"Mistress Veronica"

Veronica suspects that Kevin is having an affair.

Next on Episode 5
Frank tries to claim Eddie's benefits; Fiona lies about her past.

'Lip' to 'Fiona' on the potential paternity of Karen's fetus: ...'Could've been the guy on Wolcott with the lazy eye and the Mustang...'

'Showtime has picked up "Shameless, 'House of Lies" and "Californication" for new seasons, the network announced Wednesday:

"Californication" will return for a sixth season, "Shameless" for a third and "House of Lies" for a second. Production on the shows will begin later this year in Los Angeles.

"Shameless," an hour-long dramedy from John Wells, has watched its ratings grow in its sophomore season. It recently exceeded the viewership of the series debut of HBO's "Luck" -- with 1.4 million viewers to "Luck's" 1.1 million viewers. "House of Lies," which airs after "Shameless" on Sundays and stars Don Cheadle, had a strong premiere by the cable network's standards, with more than 1 million viewers, and has built on that as the season has progressed.

Veteran "Californication" is averaging 3 million viewers across all platforms (On Demand, replays and DVR), according to the network.'

SOURCE: LA Times.com/blogs - Showtime renews 'Shameless,' 'House of Lies,' 'Californication'

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Update! (8.22.11) True Blood - Season 4.10 "Burning Down the House" Promo VIDEO #Screencaps #trueblood

Alexander Skarsgård smolders in HBO's True Blood as the spellbound 1000 y.o. Viking vampire, "Erik Northman":

The official synopsis for True Blood season 4, Episode 10, "Burning Down the House":

"As all hell breaks loose in Shreveport, Sookie summons her most potent powers yet to save Bill, in the process breaking a spell and leading Marnie to re-evaluate her mission.  Jason urges Jessica to glamour him for Hoyt’s sake; Terry drags Andy to “Fort Bellefleur” for an intervention; Alcide reconsiders his allegiances after Marcus’ fight with Tommy.  Jesus, accompanied by Sookie, Lafayette and Jason, tries to breach the Moon Goddess Emporium’s defenses to liberate Tara and Holly, while Bill leads a brigade of vampires committed to blowing the place to kingdom come."

After the jump - True Blood - Season 4 - September 2011 Episode Press Releases

 

RECAP

True Blood Season 3 Main Character Cliffhanger(s) NEW Narration, NEW Scene Details SPOILERS [Videos] [Screencaps] #trueblood

True Blood NEW Sookie, Eric, Bill, Jessica, Jason, Lafayette Screencaps (HBO) (6.22.11):

True Blood Season 3: Cliffhanger - Eric (HBO) Take a look at a clip of Eric from the Season 3 finale.

True Blood Season 3: Cliffhanger - Jessica (HBO) Take a look at a clip of Jessica from the end of

Season 3.

 

True Blood Season 3: Cliffhanger - Lafayette (HBO) Take a look at a clip of Lafayette from the 

Season 3 finale.

True Blood Season 3: Cliffhanger - Sookie (HBO)

True Blood Season 3: Cliffhanger - Bill (HBO) Take a look at a clip of Bill from the Season 3 finale.

The new season of True Blood premieres on June 26th only on HBO.

Here are a couple of screenshots which I maintain positively show Bill (Stephen Moyer) using his vampire super-speed to leave Queen Sophie- Anne (Evan Rachel Wood) behind instead of waging a battle--which he would surely lose--with her. I don't know, obv., if Bill locks her in and burns down the place or runs away or what...but he leaves (and his home in the new season is completely refinished or rebuilt). My guess is that the 'fight' between Vampire Bill and Queen Sophie-Anne is very short.

Check out the sceencaps from this scene and from the other characters cliffhangers!:

Seems a foregone conclusion--Bill is going to leave the Queen behind--and destroy the mansion!

 

 

More True Blood Season 3 Cliffhangers Are After the jump!:

Nurse Jackie Season Finale Tonight! Episode 3.12 - 'Deaf, Blind Tumor Pee-test' @SHO_Jackie @SHO_Kareem #nursejackie

Will You Be As Shocked By the Big Reveal As Jackie Is?:

Whether it is the delicate topic of mental illness (United States of Tara), drug-dealing moms (Weeds), sex addiction (Californication), drug addiction (Nurse Jackie) or living with incurable cancer (The Big C), the Showtime network never seems to flinch in taking on these topics while simultaneously injecting biting humour into their half-hour comedy offerings.

There's nothing inherently funny in any of the overarching themes in these series but having made their way onto the premium network, many have gone on to earn high accolades and great success.

Next on Episode 12: Jackie dodges a urine test; Kevin makes a stunning confession.

Nurse Jackie's third season-ender, 'Deaf, Blind Tumor Pee-Test' is tonight (Monday June 20) and for me, the success of this particular episode is mixed.

Season 3 of Nurse Jackie had a different tone to it than the previous two seasons. It had to, as at the end of season 2, Jackie's secret was out to both her husband and her best friend, who joined together in attempting--and failing at-- a hastily-called intervention.

The last 12 episodes of Nurse Jackie have been about her dealing with aftermath of that intervention and though there were plenty of laughs surrounding the supporting characters, there was also quite a bit of 'gallows humour' involving those closest to Jackie (the Emmy & Golden Globe-winning and currently Tony-nominated, Edie Falco).

I commend the Nurse Jackie writers for making Jackie face the consequences as viewers of better television dramas (which this is), even comedy dramas, can be quite demanding in 'keeping it real.' It was time.

They could have gone a few different ways after Jackie's dark secret was discovered. As  it happened, Jackie flipped off both her spouse, Kevin (played by Dominic Fumusa--above) and her best friend, Dr. Eleanor O'Hara, played exquisitely by Eve Best (below). I'm really hoping to see some awards-time recognition for Best's performance as she was pitch-perfect.

With Jackie still in denial about her pain-killer drug addiction, life went on but she remained on a very rocky path. Jackie tried lying about quitting only to run out of her stash and start showing obvious withdrawal symptoms. When you are surrounded by medical caregivers that is tough to hide. But as her former paramour 'Eddie' (played by Paul Schulze) told Jackie, her ability to prevaricate is beyond any he's witnessed in his lifetime (paraphrase). Most of the time she had almost everyone fooled, especially those that were in denial themselves that a high-functioning nurse like Jackie could have such a huge monkey on her back.

After Jackie's smarmy drug-dealer was (fittingly) run over by a Mack truck before her eyes as he prepared to cross the street to meet her, Jackie was forced to go cold-turkey. The sudden withdrawal left her wide open for being found out so, in real pain and desperation she stole some morphine patches that were being sent over to Oncology. The missing patches were quickly noted and an investigation by HR was underway.

All of the additional stress kept the heat on at home. Both the kids, who were unaware on a conscious level of their mother's problem, reacted to what must have been an atmosphere of a powder keg about to blow by acting out. Younger daughter 'Fiona', tried to set a fire in school and the eldest, 'Grace' (so very sadly) secretly pulled out handfuls of her own hair. Finally, Fiona asked to be medicated. Spouse Kevin'appeared to do a stitch-by-stitch coming apart at the seams until the final episode--the season 3 finale tonight, in which there is the 'big reveal.'

In the Season 3 finale tonight Jackie will find herself in a truly unique situation.

Synopsis Nurse Jackie Season 3 Finale:

Jackie dodges Akalitus's request for a urine sample and forgets to order a cake for Coop's wedding; Kevin makes a stunning confession that leads to a marital split; Coop's bride stands him up at the altar.

Given the very short half-hour slot that it had to fit in, I would have preferred to see both episodes 11 and 12 back-to-back as the big reveal felt a bit rushed to me. It is going to be very interesting to find out just how she handles things now that Dr. O'Hara has begun supplying 'Jacks' with pain-killer dosages that are meant to be reduced until Jackie is drug-free. That is the plan, anyway. Will it actually come to fruition in combination with the consequences of the big reveal?

You are just gonna have to tune in to season 4 to find out.

Happy hiatus!

Sneak Peek Videos after the jump!

True Blood Update #2 - 6.16.11 Episode 2 SPOILER with PHOTO! Promo Posters HQ UPDATE #TBWithdrawal #trueblood

True Blood Update #2 - 6.16.11 Episode 2 SPOILER with PHOTO!:

 
Photo Credit: John P. Johnson - New York Times

On a recent Friday, on a soundstage representing a New Age shop in Shreveport, La., another sign warned “Live panthers on set,” but those terrifying predators were nowhere to be seen. Instead, Sookie Stackhouse, the mind-reading, vampire-attracting waitress portrayed by Anna Paquin, and her friends Tara (Rutina Wesley) and Lafayette (Nelsan Ellis) were cowering in fear of a sinister Wiccan, played by Fiona Shaw, who appeared to be carrying on a conversation with herself — or maybe with someone else inside her.

When Ms. Paquin visited behind the cameras during a shooting break and sprawled herself across a director’s chair, she playfully declined to explain what exactly had transpired in this scene from the next-to-last episode of the coming “True Blood” season.

“Would you want to know what you’re getting for Christmas on Christmas Eve?” she asked. “There’s something about anticipation that makes it more exciting.”

 SOURCE: New York Times

  True Blood Season 4 Cast/Character Wallpapers Posters & Images HQ UPDATE/ 6.16.11:

Michelle Forbes as Maryann Forrester, a very troublesome 'maenad' who Sam Merlotte (Sam Trammell) killed to save Bon Temps.

UPDATE/ 6.16.11

True Blood - Season 4 - HQ  'Show Your True Colors' Posters and Wallpapers - CLICK through to FULL SIZE!

(Thanks to SpoilerTV  'darq'!)

TRUE BLOOD kicks off its 12-episode fourth season SUNDAY, JUNE 26 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT), on HBO, followed by other new episodes on subsequent Sundays at the same time.

E!Online reported on Wednesday that a True Blood 'set spy' (loose lips sinks ships) says there is a statue of Michelle Forbes' evil maenad Maryann in the back room of the Moon Goddesses magic shop that features heavily in this season's witch storyline.

Much more after the jump!

True Blood: Watch FULL 20 Mins. VIDEO 'Digging Up Season 3' NOW - #SPOILERS #Season4 #trueblood

   

The Digging Up Season 3 HBO special which, at the VERY end included teasers/spoilers for Season 4 of True Blood is worth a closer, second look:

True Blood: Watch FULL 20 Minute VIDEO 'Digging Up Season 3' NOW!

In the special, some of the cast members recapped what happened during the last season (Season 3) in a helpful effort to entice fans to watch season 4. Or, for those of us too cheap to buy the DVD or perhaps consider that seeing the season once was enough, yet we still don't want to forget stuff when season 4 premieres on HBO on June 26. 

At the end of the Season 3 recap we were offered yet another sneak peak at Season 4 in HBO's ongoing effort to staunch #TBWithdrawal knowing that #WaitingSucks. Notably absent was commentary from TB stars Anna Paquin (Sookie Stackhouse), Stephen Moyer (Bill Compton) and Sam Trammell (Sam Merlotte).

Deborah Ann Woll (Jessica Hamby) opines that 'Season 4 is about everyone’s true identities being revealed.'  Nelsan Ellis (Lafayette Reynolds) 'reveals' that Lafayette enters a new world that he has never seen before (and that says a lot for Lala!).  Alexander Skarsgård (Eric Northman) says we will see a 'brand new Eric' in Season 4. (Duh,duh, dun! The Viking is still gonna have that SPOILER! amnesiac episode(!)  Kristin Bauer van Straten (Pam de Beaufort) tells us that there will be 'dire situations. (Kudos to Ms. Bauer van Straten for refraining from  hyperbole--no small task when you are 'hyping' True Blood.) 

Ryan Kwanten (Jason Stackhouse) says there will be a 'lot more blood and a lot more sex this season....just like people expect of True Blood' (slight paraphrase).  Rutina Wesley (Tara Thornton) says we may see 'some happiness for a while,'... but that it 'won’t last...because this is True Blood.'

Ms. Wesley has said this before in re: season 4 about her character, Tara Thornton. Poor Rutina seems absolutely unenthused about True Blood season 4. Can you blame her? Can't blame Ryan Kwanten, either for summing up the show's appeal as 'sex and blood,' as his character is best known for having sex and getting his arse kicked, literally & figuratively.

No more talk of the 'great writing and fantastic cast', guys?

Update! Nurse Jackie is on Tonight June 6!@SHO_Jackie @SHO_Kareem #nursejackie

Hey Nurse Jackie fans! Just a reminder, Nurse Jackie is back tonight, June 6!:

'Nurse Jackie': Eve Best as Dr. O'Hara, Peter Facinelli  as 'Dr. Cooper ('Coop')

Episode 10 of Nurse Jackie (the next episode), 'F**k The Lemurs,' will air on Showtime on Monday, June 6./EDIT. Sorry, sorry, sorry. I pulled up my wall calendar, skipping June altogether and messed up the date (tho' not day). It is now correct/end EDIT

  It's a bit tense waiting 2 weeks as last we saw of Jackie she was reeling from her drug supplier's sudden death (by Mack truck), forcing her to go cold turkey, only to leave us hanging as she took a evening stroll down the middle of Madison Avenue.

I thought it was one of the most powerful episodes of Nurse Jackie, ever. No matter how rough things have gotten since we've come to know Jackie Peyton, she found a reserve of 'salvation' to tide her over hidden somewhere. Before, Jackie appeared to have a rock solid foundation despite her painkiller addiction. Obviously, she had us fooled (though deep down, the audience knew better), because right now she is coming apart at the seams and it is scary to watch.

It is a testament to Edie Falco's nuanced performance that the show has brought the audience to the edge with Jackie and now we too, are looking down at the great abyss. Eve Best has turned in a performance worthy of Emmy nomination too, in her role of Jackie's best friend and as head of the ER, her boss.

Preview Nurse Jackie: Episode 10, 'Eff the Lemurs' -

Grace asks her psychologist to be put on medication; Jackie is placed on probation over the drugs she stole from Oncology; Coop reserves the chapel for a wedding.

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Nurse Jackie: With the Creators: Have You Met Miss Jones?

Uploaded by SHOWTIME on May 24, 2011

The Creators and Producers of Nurse Jackie discuss Bill's death and filming Edie walking down the middle of Madison Avenue.

 

Next time on Nurse Jackie:

Promos for Episode 10, F**k the Lemurs

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Nurse Jackie Episode 9: Sneak Peeks Screencaps - Episode 3.08: Most Shocking Scene? @SHO_Kareem @SHO_Jackie

Eve Best as Dr. O'Hara in a scene from Episode 9 of Nurse Jackie (Showtime):

By now you've watched Episode 8 of Nurse Jackie and know that drug-peddler-addictions counselor and epileptic 'Bill,' got mowed down by a truck as Jackie watched from just across the street. She had come to his high rise "with a doorman and gargoyles," he'd described it, because she had gotten 'desperate', which is also how dear, departed scumbag Bill calculatingly phrased it to the near-jonesing Jackie. The scene is very cleverly done (and gruesome!) and it foreshadows I think, the very last scene in the next episode (9),  'Have You Met Miss Jones?'

 

Synopsis: Nurse Jackie Episode 9: 'Have You Met Miss Jones?'

Out of pills and jonesing for a high, Jackie is confronted about the missing drugs from Oncology; Coop decides to start a family of his own and finds an old girlfriend on Facebook; Zoey reconsiders her relationship to Lenny after he's put on a heart monitor.

 

 "Desperate for a high, Jackie is confronted about the stolen drugs.'

Nurse Jackie: Everyone Makes Mistakes

Lenny accidentally gets a 'epipen' needle stuck in his finger.

Nurse Jackie: Dudeville

Coop shows a picture of his "future" wife to Eddie.

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Nurse Jackie Episode 8: 'The Astonishing' (VIDEO) Sneak Peeks @SHO_Kareem @SHO_Jackie #Screencaps #nursejackie

These two, Eve Best as ER 'Chief O'Hara' and Paul Schulze as 'Eddie' are an unlikely pairing yet they have in common a deep attachment with/to Jackie (Edie Falco). Which sort of seems a starting point.

What 'role' does Jackie fill so well that both these characters chose to protect Jackie from the consequences of facing her painkiller addiction or in Eddie's case, enable Jackie's addiction?

Looks as if O'Hara may soon step into that role. We'll see. It just seems Eddie is still hurt enough by Jackie now refusing to be intimate with him that he's not going to dispense free drugs for Jackie, like he used to.

O'Hara OTOH,  is best friends with Jackie as well as a close colleagues. She desperately want to help Jackie to sobriety...but what will be the cost to their friendship?

Nurse Jackie - Episode 8: 'The Astonishing' Promo

I thought this episode was so awesome that I couldn't wait to watch Episode 9 (so I did. I have a screener--but I'd been watching along with the televised schedule, mostly). Truly, the ending is going to keep you wondering all week what is next for Jackie.

Small Nurse Jackie Spoiler Ahead:

When Episode 9 airs you will not be disappointed. It is every bit as mind-blowing as this episode leads you to anticipate.

So much seems different this year on Nurse Jackie because a lot has changed for the Edie Falco character, Jackie Peyton.

There have been times when watching the pardon me, crazy shit that Jackie does, that I've wondered if she's truly lost it and won't get it back. But so far these 3 seasons she has kept going, if only by the skin of her teeth.

It seems now more than ever that the end is closing in on Jackie, the end of her charade of not believing herself an addict.

I think it is going to get more intense, then the last episodes of the season will just go 'boom'. I'm pretty sure I've guessed part of the end. There are ominous hints about it in episode 8. At this point I'm wondering how the hell it is gonna happen and seem believable. It is that off-the wall-sounding!

We shall see!

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Nurse Jackie Sneak Peek : 'Only Once'  

Akalitus gives Coop support after learning about his parent's divorce.

 

Nurse Jackie Seak Peek: 'Doctors and Nurses'

While out to lunch Zoey tries to get dirt from Jackie and O'Hara for her blog.

 

Nurse Jackie Episode 8: 'The Astonishing'

Synopsis:

Jackie accuses Kelly of being inappropriate with two flirty high school girls; Coop begins to let go of childish things; Thor counsels Akalitus on her new phone system and some deeper matters; Jackie is unexpectedly delayed getting to Grace's pageant.

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Nurse Jackie - Episode 3.07: 'Orchids & Salami'

'Kevin finds Jackie's stash so she steals from Oncology.'

Kind of misleading episode description which I'm gonna revise (Slightly spoiler-ish):

Jackie steals drugs from Oncology because she's running out of ways to get her fix. The drug dealing epileptic is charging her $200 a day which obviously there's no way she can continue to shell out.

Kevin does indeed find drugs while searching for daughter Grace's saints cards that she'd dropped down between and under the seat of the car. He accidentally stumbles across Jackie's stash from their car trip 'months ago,' as Jackie frames it when confronted by him. I didn't connect her stealing some heavy painkilling patches from Oncology with his discovery because she did not know about it, yet.

I found it really hard to emphasize with Jackie in this episode as she gets ever-more desperate and willing to take from others to feed her habit. She's flagrantly lying to cover her a** without regard for the needs or feelings of anyone but herself. Yes, she's done so in the past but with her dirty secret discovered by those closest to her, she's desperate and seemingly veering all over the place.

This is a very 'un-pretty' Jackie, one that is on a collision course with disaster which though we've known from the beginning, we didn't know when it was coming.

Dominic Fumusa as Jackie's spouse Kevin is particularly convincing when he confronts Jackie with the stash he's found. He was just beginning to feel OK again about their life, he tells her. Jackie assures him that everything is OK--the pills are from long ago--that part is true--but things are far from OK as we see when she embraces him only to reveal a morphine patch on her upper arm.

I continue to be intrigued by the course of Jackie's addiction. I don't think we had any idea of how much she was taking until recently. Now, if you look at the screen shots you can see that Kevin finds only 3 pills hidden in the dental floss container which Jackie anticipated needing for an overnight trip. Now, as we saw in the last episode, Jackie is downing 5 pills per day, which is both sad and scary. As usual, Edie Falco does a sublime job of portraying Jackie and her many layers beyond being a drug-addict--an example of which you can see in the sneak peek (below--after the jump) where she seems to show genuine caring for of all people, 'Coop,' when she pulls him out of his funk by enticing him with an interesting patient.

Nurse Jackie - Episode 7: Orchids & Salami - Showtime Synopsis

Kelly continues to win over the All Saints staff including Akalitus; Kevin finds one of Jackie's stashes in a dental floss dispenser; a Native American patient soothes Coop's depression about his parents' split; Jackie pockets drugs meant for Oncology.

Much more after the jump!

VIDEO: Nurse Jackie Episode 3.06 Promo & Sneak Peeks 3.05 Review @SHO_Jackie @SHO_Kareem

Sneak Peek Nurse Jackie: 

"Deep Breaths"

Dr. Cooper vents to Jackie and Eddie

 

I'm both a tiny bit late and a wee bit early with my weekly Nurse Jackie post:

I drove cross-country. I'm on a coast!-- with spouse--no kids OR dogs! I'm in Maryland (instead of my home near Chicago).

I'm with spouse, my one sib. and his wife, and we are helping out my Dad with his house/ house stuff. My mom died in January and my dad will move back to the midwest when he can--but first--the house!

 

What did you think of Nurse Jackie episode 3.05 "Rat Falls?"

It was my favourite episode of season 3 so far because it was stuffed full of meaning and great moments and scenes.

For one, I've been wondering how Eddie and Jackie were going to proceed, post 'intervention' now that Eddie is pretty much Jackie's husband's best friend as well as her co-worker. The answer is, with caution.

 

Much more after the jump!:

TONITE! Nurse Jackie - 3.04: 'Mitten' (Promo) - Sneak Peeks - Screencaps - S3.03 Review @SHO_Kareem @SHO_Jackie

 

EDIT 4.17 (Yes, I do have a screener)/ Just watched it! Excellent episode!:

 

Nurse Jackie Season 3,  Episode 4: 'Mitten' (Promo):

Jackie finds a new hiding place for her pills and buries the hatchet with O'Hara, who becomes ER chief; Zoey works her first double shift; Kevin invites Eddie to a backyard barbecue; Jackie must tell more lies to retrieve her misplaced stash.

 

 

 

 

'Dance-Off' with Coop

Coop (Peter Facinelli)  wants to stage a 'Dance-Off' in order to chose who will become All Saints new ER Chief. Here, he makes his case before Akalitus (Anna Deavere Smith).

From Nurse Jackie Season 3.04: 'Mitten' (Promo) - Screencaps Sneak Peeks 'Chief of the ER' 'Dance-Off'*

'Chief of the ER': Jackie and O'Hara reach a truce. O'Hara tells Jackie that she's been offered the Chief of the ER position.

Impressions of Nurse Jackie Episode 3.03:

The scenes with Edie Falco (Jackie) and Eve Best (O'Hara) are always good so I'm glad they are settling in to a kind of truce.

Episode 3 brought the return of this guy:

From Nurse Jackie 3.03 'Play Me' *SHOwtime Copyright*

He defines super-creepy and after taking him for coffee ('Walk with me'), Jackie finds that he is 'despicable' as well. He isn't there to harm Jackie though or even demand his $12,000 worth of pills she took from him. Rather, he's facinated by her life as a (hard-core, functioning) drug addict. He discloses that he is there to send her into a tailspin. fueled by copious quantities of drugs--which he'll provide-- then charge her to get cleaned up (as he's been doing for the people who he now dismisses as 'lightweights').

Jackie is not ready for this fix but wants to know, 'Hypothetically, how far am I from bottoming out?', she queries the ex-drug-counselor.

He indicates that she's very, very far.

Jackie looks relieved.

She has spent most of the opening episodes of season 3 looking worried and now at least she believes she can scratch off both this guy and her drug abuse as 'real' problems.

The lies we tells ourselves.

(This season of 'Jackie' feels like its moving really fast.)

Screencaps!

 

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'Zoey' has a pretty cool blog--with regular updates (!) at Zoey's Nursing it Yo Blog.

Nurse Jackie - Sneak Peeks & Preview - Episode 3.03 Screencaps - 3.02 Review @SHO_Jackie @SHO_Kareem

Nurse Jackie 3.03: Play Me: 'God' sets up a makeshift piano bar in the ambulance bay:

 Kevin's sister gives Jackie her support. 

Episode 3: Play Me: 'God' sets up a makeshift piano bar in the ambulance bay.

Synopsis:

Kevin's younger sister 'Tunie,' visits after a breakup with her boyfriend; Lenny prepares a surprise romantic picnic for Zoey; two street vendors are brought in after a turf war turns violent; Akalitus fights Catholic bureaucrats over the hospital's chapel.

 

Have you been watching Nurse Jackie?

I thought episode two sort of slowed down and took a needed breath after the 'hit the ground-running' start of eppy 1 picking up exactly where it left off at the end of season 2.

Jackie (Edie Falco) was as close as contrite as we are going to see her towards both husband Kevin and best friend O'Hara. Both were at the receiving end of a fiercely angry Jackie after they attempted an intervention on her behalf. In Kevin's (Dominic Fumusa) case, Jackie turned the (well-founded) accusations he made on their head by muddying the waters with excuses about buying name-brand meds for their children and then mixing in Kevin's insistence that they could not afford to have both their girls go to private school. Jackie played him by guilting him--and successfully took the spotlight off herself. Kevin knows something went wrong but still seems sort of shell-shocked by the whole ordeal. Meantime, Jackie is being super-nice and overtly affectionate, neither of which she was prior to the attempted intervention.

Jackie's best friend Dr. O'Hara (Eve Best) meanwhile, has concluded that she simply cannot be near Jackie at all. After trying to get her shifts changed and Akalitus (Anna Deavere Smith) nixing that as unrealistic, she begins putting out feelers for work elsewhere. Akalitus catches wind of it and informs Jackie, who realizes she has to do something to stop O'Hara.What she does is intrude on O'Hara's lunch and insist that if O'Hara were to go elsewhere, Jackie has trained so many nurses at area hospitals that she'd be able to get a job working where ever O'Hara landed. So essentially, Jackie has begun repairing her friendship with O'Hara with a bit of bullying and mild threats. O'Hara seems somewhat receptive but to her credit, still very wary and not in a hurry to reconcile. Jackie is relieved that she's got at least a toe, if not her foot in the door.

It seems that if not dodging a bullet, Jackie was only grazed by it--this time. There will come a time when she bottoms out but I don't believe season three will be that time based on how adeptly she's handling being caught--seemingly without consequences of any gravity. What do you think? Will this be the season where Jackie truly is called on her drug abuse--where maybe she loses the title 'nurse' for however long it takes for her to clean up her mess?

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'Zoey' has a pretty cool blog--with regular updates (!) at Zoey's Nursing it Yo Blog.

Zoey's blog is pretty eclectic.

Sample tidbits of info Zoey has shared on  her blog:

 

'Some people, who you would never expect, have pierced privates (aka genitals).'

'The word oral-gasm.'

...as well as her favourite jump rope chant: 

'Down in the valley where the green grass grows,

There sat Cheryl (my BFF at the time) pretty as a rose.

Up came Tim (the boy she liked) and kissed her on the cheek,

How many kisses did she get this week?'

Nurse Jackie - Season 3 Episode 1 Preview Plus 2 Sneak Peeks - Miss 'Jackie' Ep 1? Watch it Here! @SHO_Jackie @SHO_Kareem

Did you forget to watch the season premiere of Nurse Jackie on Showtime?:

One of the ways you can view the full episode (minus a few mild swear words) is by looking over to the top right column of this blog to the Nurse Jackie videos, find it, and click to watch. If you wish, you can click through (to YouTube) to expand and watch it. It's only available for another week or so, so don't wait to watch!

If you did catch the premiere episode of Nurse Jackie last Monday, what did you think? Were you surprised at how it played out? I must admit there were a few moments that I did not see coming!

It was really great to see the cast in action again. I especially enjoyed the nuanced performance of Eve Best (O'Hara), the gritty realism of Jackie's spouse Kevin's (Dominic Fumusa) reaction to Jackie's (Edie Falco) reaction to his and O'Hara's intervention, and the impeccably subtle comic timing of Anna Deavere Smith (Gloria Akalitus).

Truly, Nurse Jackie is an extremely well-crafted series with such a great ensemble cast and super-sharp, witty writing. It's a gem. And, it goes without saying that the award-winning Edie Falco is as amazing as ever (I guess I just said that. :) ) 

I've had a peek at the rest of the season and I honestly don't know how the writer's come up with the twists and turns that happen along the way. I can tell you this: It is going to be one heckuva ride, possibly the best season of 'Jackie' yet as the cost of Jackie's addiction grows ever-bigger (and I'm not talking her pharmacy bill)!

 

Dr. Cooper apologizes to Sam for sleeping with his girlfriend.

Jackie tries to assist Dr. O'Hara with a patient.

Nurse Jackie Season 3, Episode 2: 'Enough Rope' Synopsis:

Eddie tells Jackie that he now considers Kevin a real friend and can no longer lie to him; Jackie is remorseful when she learns that O'Hara is looking for a new employer; Akalitus announces that All Saints may get a visit from the First Lady.

After the jump: Nurse Jackie: With the Creators: Game On

Nurse Jackie on Showtime Tonight! Miss it? Watch it FREE Here! @SHO_Jackie @SHO_Kareem

 

Nurse Jackie Season 3 Episode 1 'Game On,' will be available here FREE for viewing through April 8th!:

 

Synopsis:

In the Season 3 premiere, Jackie's marriage is strained, as is her relationship with O'Hara after the intervention; Akalitus warns the staff that nearby hospitals have closed down, straining the staff and resources; Zoey publicly confesses her affair with Lenny.

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Snippet of a repost: Oooh. So excited! Nurse Jackie is soon to return, on tonight (!) apparently with heels dug in against any kind of "help" for her drug addiction. As you may recall, the last we saw of Jackie both her best friend, Dr. O'Hara, and her husband Kevin staged an intervention upon Kevin's finding Jackie's drug expense sheet (her prescriptions bills) and putting two and two together. Of course Jackie's life is effed up on a number of levels so there should be much fertile new ground to mine in season 3.

True Blood Season 4 News and Spoilers Updated: (3.16.11) #trueblood #spoilers

Sookie Stackhouse (Anna Paquin), Season 3 Finale: Abducted by The Fae (fairies)?

True Blood: Faery Tales!:

Hey Truebies. There's not a whole lot of substance to today's True Blood nugget o' info on Season 4 (start date 6.12.11) but what there is sounds...almost magical!

TV Guide spills just a trickle about Sookie Stackhouse's relatives:

Here's one thing you can be sure of: Faeries can't be turned into vampires. (Vampires just think their blood is mighty tasty and helpful for sun-bathing.) But executive producer Alan Ball reveals something else that fairies can do: "They can abduct humans and take them somewhere else that is not here," he says. "Just like aliens."

OK, so maybe die-hard True Blood fans sort of knew this already (Alan Ball revealed this some time ago) but it doesn't hurt that the TV critics are getting up to speed, right?

It seems a stretch but could Tara have met the same fate as Sookie--being 'taken' by faeries? Rutina Wesley (Tara) has said that Season 4 brings a 'whole new Tara.' Could the influence of  The Fae (as fairies are referred to in True Blood) help bring about Tara's change?

Just a thought. When humans are 'abducted,' are they seducted by The Fae into willingly being 'abducted' as Sookie seemed to be in the Season 3 finale?

SPOILER: True Blood - About That Doll! - VIDEO: Season 4 Tease of Pam, Jessica, Hoyt @Fangtasia #trueblood

 

Doll in Jessica & Hoyt's New House Has Baggage, says Alan Ball:

I've turned up the backlight in this True Blood HBO copyright screen shot of the 'doll' on the floor of Jessica & Hoyt's new house. This is the last scene of season 3 in which we see True Blood's favourite young couple.

The doll definitely has some type of beads around it's torso. What significance do you think they have?

 

From TVGuide comes one of the creepiest spoilers yet!
TVGUIDE (in answer to a request for True Blood Spoilers:

Remember that creepy doll we saw at Jessica and Hoyt's new home in the season finale? "I can tell you that the doll is more than just a doll," executive producer Alan Ball tells us. "That doll has a passenger."

Source: TV Guide

Oh, crap. Dolls are inherently creepy but a 'doll with a passenger'...on True Blood(!)? That sounds really, really bad. Wonder what shenanigans it is going to get into during the day while Jessica sleeps and Hoyt is away at work. That thing will have way too much time on it's hands (does it even have hands?)

Here's a really nicely done recap of True Blood season 1 -3. It caught my fancy so I thought I'd share.

'True Blood - Raining Oil '

VIDEOS: NEW NURSE JACKIE Promo Art Posters! BTS - NEW Season 3: Nurse Jackie Trailer 2! @SHO_Jackie @SHO_Kareem

NEW NURSE JACKIE Three Promo Art Posters!:

There's no doubt that Nurse Jackie is a sharply funny, extremely well-acted 30- minute premium cable show. The subject matter is mature in that the show's namesake 'Nurse Jackie,' is a highly competent nurse--and pill addict, which has led her to do some pretty shady things. She doesn't feel good about doing them but her addiction at this point is stronger than she is--and that is saying something because she's tough as nails.

I love that Edie Falco has landed in a premium cable show that she's a perfect fit for. Her Emmy award-winning character, 'Jackie Peyton' is 100 percent not like the award-winning character Carmela, that she played on the late, great HBO mafia drama,'The Sopranos.' Not that I expected she would be. But even her appearance is so radically different.

Supporting Cast on 'Jackie' Rocks:

Not unexpectedly, the supporting cast on Nurse Jackie is fantastic. I especially like ER Admin 'Gloria Akalitis' (ANNA DEAVERE SMITH), Jackie's best friend 'Dr. O'Hara' (Eve Best), Jackie's husband, Kevin (DOMINIC FUMUSA) and lover, Eddie (Paul Schulze).

I can't imagine why you may not have watched Nurse Jackie in it's first 2 seasons but it is never too late to start. Go for it! 

Nurse Jackie returns with new promotional art!: Full size supercool HQ Nurse Jackie mini posters: Download them here! The one at top is my fave. Scroll down and after the jump and have a peek at the other HQ concepts promotional Nurse Jackie art. CLICK 'em and they get bigger!!

Nurse Jackie: Season 3, Episode 1  - 'Game On'

In the Season 3 premiere, Jackie's marriage is strained, as is her relationship with O'Hara after the intervention; Akalitus warns the staff that nearby hospitals have closed down, straining the staff and resources; Zoey publicly confesses her affair with Lenny.

Nurse Jackie returns for season three beginning Monday, March 28th at 10PM ET/PT.

Showtime end-of-season 2 Nurse Jackie Synopsis:

The Showtime Original Series Nurse Jackie ended season two with the ugly truth closing in on super-nurse Jackie Peyton. Her lover Eddie threatened to come clean about their affair to his good friend Kevin, who also happens to be Jackie's husband. And O'Hara and Kevin put the pieces together about Jackie's pill-popping ways and confronted her about her addiction. But if the people in her life think one little intervention is going to stop her, they don't know Jackie. The great white liar returns for another hilarious season on March 28th.

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PHOTOS: True Blood Set - As Time Goes By (2011 Update)

Sookie Stackhouse Home on True Blood Set - Where Reality and Fantasy Meet:

 

Very interesting little piece over at the HBO True Blood series' production blog which provides a neat glimpse into the place--the Stackhouse home--where reality and fantasty blur. Check it out in the link below as well as this sweet comment from True Blood showrunner/creator Alan Ball:

 

This (here) is a shot of Alan Ball's mom from the 1930s.  "I like having her on set," Alan said, "there is a picture of my mom and dad and brothers on the piano, and my Uncle Bud is over the fireplace in the dining room."

 

Source   Inside True Blood Blog - 'Secrets of the Set: Things You Didn't Know About Gran's House'

 

I also have an album of detailed photos that were previously released of the Stackhouse home's interior as well as a few shots of both the exterior and Bill's home: Sookie's home - before the Maenad.

 

 

VIDEO: Nurse Jackie - Season 3 - First Trailer & NURSE JACKIE Official Key Art! @SHO_Jackie @SHO_Kareem

Oooh. So excited! Nurse Jackie is soon to return, apparently with heels dug in against any kind of "help" for her drug addiction. As you may recall, the last we saw of Jackie both her best friend, Dr. O'Hara, and her husband Kevin staged an intervention upon Kevin's finding Jackie's drug expense sheet (her prescriptions bills) and putting two and two together. Of course Jackie's life is effed up on a number of levels so there should be much fertile new ground to mine in season 3. Stay tuned because I will be continuing with my giveaways of Showtime posters and S3 Nurse Jackie's is pretty cool. Have a peek!

SHOWTIME | February 08, 2011 The truth is catching up and the only way out is to dig deeper. Nurse Jackie returns for an all new season on March 28.

 

 

VIDEO: True Blood Happy Valentine's Day - Give Your Lover Your Heart (HBO Shop)

Get 20% off all DVDs at the HBO Shop with code: DVD

TrueBloodItalia | February 07, 2011

True Blood Valentine's Day!!!

 

***Many T-Shirts available in both Men's & Women's Styles***

True Blood Glamour Me Women's T-shirt

True Blood Fangtasia Limited Edition Hot Pink Fitted Tee Inspired by Pam

True Blood Glamour Me Compressed Women's T-Shirt

True Blood 'Love Hurts' Women's T-Shirt

 

True Blood Fleece Blanket

True Blood Men's 'I Heart Sookie' T-Shirt

True Blood Men's Fangtasia Life Begins at Night T-Shirt - Red

Weeds - Entire Series Through S-5 Now Airing FREE ON TVG Channel - Kevin Nealon - 'Nancy-isms' 'This Is YOUR Brain On Drugs' (Classic PSA)

tvguide | October 18, 2010

TV Guide network will air a six-night marathon of episodes from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. ET/PT from Sunday through Friday, then air four episodes back-to-back every Sunday at 9 p.m., starting Oct. 24.

A website, www.WeedsAwareness.com, will offer a "Grow Weeds Awareness" starter kit with signs and bumper stickers, a "How to Throw Your Own 'Weeds' Party" guide, and a guide to "other" activities.

Weeds is truly a unique show with an incredibly loyal audience--that needs to grow a lot.

Why? Because Weeds is funny, real, and incredibly well-written and acted.

Up until now it has been on pay-cable but it is now FREE to you and me. In other words, they've thrown open the doors to the teeming hordes.

I like this very much because 1) I came to Weeds late in the second season and  have only picked  it up from the start in bits and pieces and, 2) I'm incredibly cheap frugal and prefer not to buy the DVD's as I already pay to watch the show in real time on Showtime. (I would LOVE the entire series as a gift, however.)

This has been said before but it bears repeating. "Weeds" is not about drugs. It's about a family. It is not pro-marijuana. In showing some of the potential drastic consequences of selling or possession of cannabis it could be viewed as slightly anti-marijuana (no, I'm not kidding).

Finally, above all the mom on Weeds, the completely adorable and kick-ass actress Mary Louise Parker, has never taken a toke in the almost 6 seasons Weeds has aired. She does not smoke "weed." "Nancy Botwin" has a massive coffee addiction and has been known to consume alcohol and an occasional cigarette but nope, Weeds is not a show about a Mom who smokes pot.  She does however deal it and in doing so mines a great deal of humour for us the audience, to consume.

 

tvguide | October 18, 2010

Kevin Nealon is spreading the word about National Weeds Awareness Week. TV Guide Network's week long Weeds marathon continues tonight at 9/8c.

 

 
This is 'Nancy Botwin' (Mary-Louise Parker) near the end of season 6, in episode (11?) called 'Fran Tarkenton." I have no idea why it has that title but I'm hoping to find out as it airs this coming Monday, 11.08.10 on Showtime. (showtime photo credit)

 And in the interest of being fair and balanced... This is YOUR Brain on Drugs (Mmm, eggs).

pushthefire | November 09, 2006

Brain On Drugs PSA

True Blood Wins Big At 2010 Spike Scream Awards (Update 10.17.10)

True Blood took home some of the highest honours given out at the 5th annual Spike Scream Awards on Oct 16. I'll have some more details later but the winners and some comments they made when accepting are below.

QUOTEWORTHY

Alan Ball as he accepted the Best Television Show Award: "One question I get asked a lot is why do people like vampires so much, and I have no f***ing idea."
Haha. Love Alan Ball. Every time he opens his mouth what he says is quote-worthy.

Steven Moyer as he accepted "Holy Sh!t Scene of the Year" for True Blood - Twisted Sex : "I don't know what all the fuss is about. Doesn't everyone have sex like that?"
Steve is another walking quote machine. So witty. And extra super-cute without the vampire makeup.

Among the many stars partaking in the annual Halloween-time event, Alexander Skarsgård made an appearance at Spike TV's Scream 2010 Awards in Los Angeles, California on Saturday night (October 16). The "True Blood" hunk skipped out on the arrivals carpet at the Greek Theatre venue, but was among those taking the stage - as he ended up winning the Best Horror Actor trophy which was presented to him by Kelly Osbourne. Giving fans plenty of action, the 2010 Scream Awards feature a tribute to the end of “Lost,” the premiere of footage from Scream 4, a 25th-anniversary celebration of Back to the Future and a musical performance by M.I.A. The not-to-be-missed event airs on Spike TV on Tuesday, October 19 at 9PM ET/PT.

Pairing up for a red carpet evening, Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer were side-by-side at Spike TV's Scream 2010 Awards in Los Angeles, California on Saturday night (October 16). Held at The Greek Theatre, the "True Blood" couple mingled with fellow guests in the arrivals area before taking their seats for the taping of the annual ceremony. Not leaving empty-handed, Mr Moyer took the stage during the course of the night - as he won the Holy Sh*t! Scene Of The Year award. Gossip Center

What it is all about:
"Scream 2010 celebrates the hottest films, TV shows, comics, actors, creators, icons, and pioneers who have influenced and shaped the industry.

Ballots were sent out to Spike TV’s "SCREAM 2010" advisory board, consisting of some of the most respected and well-known members of the horror, sci-fi, fantasy, and comic book worlds, who were responsible for advising on categories and determining nominees in each category. All films, television shows, and comic books were deemed eligible for inclusion if they were released between July 16, 2009, and July 16, 2010, and were representative of the genres listed.

HBO’s “True Blood” had the most nominations of any television series with 10.

Esteemed members of this year’s advisory board include Tim Burton, John Carpenter, Wes Craven, Damon Lindelof, Ridley Scott, Quentin Tarantino, and Joss Whedon.

Look for the televised version on Spike TV on Tuesday, October 19, at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. "

Below are the True Blood Winners and the presenters for each award:

Best Horror Actor: Alexander Skarsgård -- True Blood -- Presenter: Kelly Osbourne -- Accepting: Alexander Skarsgård

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Best TV Show: True Blood -- Presenter: Marilyn Manson -- Accepting: Alan Ball

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Holy Sh!t Scene of the Year True Blood - Twisted Sex -- Presenter: Rainn Wilson -- Accepting Stephen Moyer

Best Horror Actress: Anna Paquin -- True Blood -- Presenter: The Vampire Diaries stars (Nina Dobrev, Paul Westley & Ian Somerhalder) -- Accepting: Anna Paquin

I've been a science fiction and fantasy fan since age 4 (Twilight Zone, Outer Limits) as well as "horror" if it's done with humour (think Eric Northman of True Blood, season 2 in his dungeon going all primal on a redneck who has just "(done) silver to (him)," then immediately switching gears to consulting with the shackled and terrified Lafayette worrying if his highlights foils got blood in them, fretting that "Pam is going to kill me," so I think its fantastic that media for this genre is being singled out and recognized for excellence. I hate to complain but I have to state that SPIKE TV needs to become more inclusive about "who" is in their demographic. I've read that in the past few years the number of women enjoying the Sci-fi/Fantasy/Horror genre has skyrocketed from 10% to almost 50%. Obviously, True Blood has had a lot to do with this as well as those "other" vamp series both on film and TV (wisely labeled "fantasy" at the Spike Awards).

I never thought that science fiction or fantasy belonged to guys. I just knew that there were not too many girls with my tastes in superheroes, film and television shows. As an adult, other than once a year, I never watch SPIKE TV because they make such a whoop-de-do deal about being for guys. I think they should wise up, look at the female faces in their audience and then take the logical next step. Programming guys, are you listening? Otherwise, I'd like to see a basic cable network that already knows what the girls like, SyFy, pick up the slack and get it's own awards show going.

True Blood - Season 3 - 76 HQ Large Photo Stills (HBO) Putting TB Season 3 In Perspective

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After mulling it over for  a couple of weeks I chose to read some of the reviews that have been offered up since True Blood - Season 3 ended. Beyond the Ken Tucker review ‘True Blood’ season finale review: ‘Evil Is Going On,’ and on, and on… ,  which he published right after the show aired and which I linked to, I hadn't read any reviews or "recaps"  until the last few days.

Next to Tucker's, I found the best* one here.

(*By best I mean more review-like in the old school sense of not being emotionally involved but rather assessing the episode in a non-partisan manner, providing some insights. Maybe I'm getting confused about "recaps" & "reviews"  but if so, there seems to be a lot of overlap no matter where I read about the show.)

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True Blood fans and critics can be extremelyoutspoken about the show and IMO, that is a testament to how great it is. Many fans had reactions to the last half of season 3 through the finale that range from bitterly disappointed to angry to perplexed to worried to feeling betrayed, let down...it goes on...and on...and on.

For the critics, the majority of whom seem to have climbed on the the True Blood train because they were told to, it was easy to savage  the show. In some ways it feels like they were champing at the bit from the get-go to really lay into True Blood and spit as much vitriol at it as they could. And they sure did.

What some critics as well as the folks unfamiliar with Seasons 1 and 2 (sometimes the same individuals) fail to get is that True Blood is a  picture in the making. It is unfinished and therefore in some ways feels incomplete.

I believe creator Alan Ball was  concerned enough about the possible reaction from both critics and fans alike that his "just wait until season 4 video" was construed especially that reason. I sat through one "bad" season each of both The Sopranos and Ball's previous premium cable show, Six Feet Under ( went for 6 yrs. total). I think I loved the  series ending of Six Feet Under more than any other television show ending ever. Point is, both shows went on to produce more seasons and they were mostly good-to-great seasons.

Another complicating factor for assessing how "good" True Blood is and which is constantly hashed over, happens when one watches the HBO premium television show True Blood through the lens of having read the Sookie Stackhouse book series a/k/a "The Southern Gothic Mysteries" by Charlaine Harris (which so 'ya know, I did during season one of True Blood and since. I keep them separate just as both Harris and Ball have asked the audience(s) to do. Not hard for me as I have a short memory for most books I read years ago).

The books are written from Sookie's POV only but the show, which features Sookie as the central character, ventures further into other character's hearts and minds. This is Alan Ball's vision not Charlaine Harris'. Which is how it should be. Harris sold the rights to her Sookie Stackhouse series to HBO/Alan Ball to develop into a television series. She has and will continue to express her vision for Sookie through her books. The farther we get into Alan Ball's head (so to speak) the crazier this show may become (may) because AB is a boundary-pusher. He is unafraid to try things that may fail instead of playing it safe and never venturing far enough as many shows do, to be able to reach an unforgettable place.

OK. I think I can rest my case about why I'm unconcerned about how AB chose to end True Blood Season 3 and I'm totally jazzed about season 4. Can't wait to start hearing more about it!.

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Here's someone who will be featured in S4.Recurring or featured I'm not clear on, yet.

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Here are some of my favourite moments from Season 3. EDIT/ If you have some faves, I' d love to hear about them. Mine are going to take a while to finish.

(All of these copyright HBO shots can be seen full size at the top of this post.)

Here Sookie torments the charred Russell Edgington who has been quite cruel to her and those she loves (Tara via Franklin, Bill). Even more, Sookie has heard Russell's demonic laugh when something goes terribly wrong for someone else including Sookie herself. Have the fans who are up in arms because Sookie laughed maniacally as she poured Talbot's gooey remains down the disposal considered that she was dishing back to him what he put forth? Not good enough? OK. How about the equally likely possibility that Sookie has ingested so much vampire blood after nearly being drained twice in a matter of what, a week? that she's not exactly herself? Or, since we are on Bon Temps time which moves very slowly she's been through enough in roughly 8 weeks (3 seasons) to drive the most sane person to do things that they otherwise would not do? OK. One more and I admit this one I hadn't fully formed an opinion on until I saw the idea floated elsewhere (see link above) POSSIBLE SPOILER. You gotta know that faeries are not all sweetness and light. Take a look at the near-identical expression on Claudine's (Lara Pulver) face when she knocks the attacking Bill on his ass.

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9.16.10/Update True Blood Season 3 Finale ScreenCaps True Blood - 3x12 - ' Evil is Going On ' - The Good & The Great, The Bad & The Ugly (Opinion)

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In the wake of Russell Edgington's on-air TV spine-ripping-the anchorman-stunt it looks like Steve Newlin has found the perfect time to market his wooden-bullet rifles (whose usefulness was so ably demonstrated by Jason on Tara-abusing vampire Franklin Mott).

True Blood - 3x12 - 'Evil is Going On' Season Finale Screen Caps

Here's my list of what went right in True Blood Season 3 and after that, what didn't:

The Good & Great

• Lorena (Marian Klaveno) truly fulfilled expectations and beyond. Fun to watch and almost pitiable at times (almost) in her need for her "drug of choice" her progeny, Vampire Bill. She was perfectly cast as a vampire out of her time and almost out of her mind. RIP Lorena.

• Denis O'Hare as King of Mississippi Russell Edgington was another perfect casting choice. Stage veteran O'Hare brought a zany, over-the-top quality to the ruthless king of Mississippi. Mad as a hatter yet still deeply conniving, he is probably not done with our heroes quite yet. (Note: IMO, Edgington had to have made in his 3000 years, other progeny in addition to Talbot. Some most likely survive. They would feel his distress if not get an outright mental summons as Pam does from Eric and save him from the truly lame solution that Eric and Bill came up with to not kill Russell (WTH?!).


• Speaking of "our heroes" or True Blood's version of the "good guys," the promotion of the beautiful deadpan doll Pam played by Kristen Bauer van Straten, to featured cast status breathed new life (unintended pun) into all things Fangtasia. Quite a bit of her background was touched on including that she is only about 100 years old (younger/weaker than Vampire Bill), that she will go to any length to protect her maker, Eric--even if it means her own demise (fortunately, it did not), she is a former prostitute ("a long time ago") and "Pamela Swinford de Beaufort" is the sole recipient of Eric's property should he meet the true death. On a fashion note, as the season wound down, Pam was seen wearing a great deal less pink though she was still very fashionable. I'm wondering if the visual joke of "Pam in pink" is being put to rest? If so, OK by me --just don't ever ditch Eric's track suits & flip flops!
  
  
  
  • Most of the wolf-Russell storyline worked well. Certainly the guest actors like Grant Bowles ("Cooter") and Don Swayze ("Gus") contributed much.
  
  
  
  


• The Queen (Evan Rachel Wood) was used to much greater effect this year once she was hauled out of her Art Deco "palace." Probably my favourite scene involving the Queen takes place in Eric's dungeon when alongside the (until now) always-unflappable Pam she gasped in utter shock when, with one stroke of his silver-tipped cane, Russell beheaded the unyielding Magister.

• James Frain as the completely bonkers and very violent vampire Franklin Mott. Despite his insanity he knew how to get things done which explained the King's tolerance of him. Just the same he had it coming when, in the "too-much talking" phase of his almost-kill of his unwilling, almost-vampire bride Tara, he was discovered by Jason who wielded a wooden bullet-shooting rifle. Franklin found Jason most amusing, not realizing that his were not regular bullets which would have only temporarily injured him. Blam! One shot to the heart and Franklin was a puddle of goo.

• Alcide Herveaux (Joe Manganiello). Alcide did not have much to do this season other than look very hunky and help rescue Tara, Sookie & Bill from King Russell. He also, at her behest, escorted Sookie in her quest to "find Bill," to his ex-gf, Debbie Pelt's engagement party at a were biker bar. She was to wed top wolf, "Cooter." Later in the season, in self-defense during the Bill-Sookie-Tara rescue, Alcide killed Cooter, leading to Debbie's lament,"They killed my Cooter!"

• Jessica (Deborah Ann Woll) and Hoyt (Jim Parrack). Yes, Hoyt is at least ten years older than Jessica (the actors themselves are but a few years apart in age IRL, I think). If you listened closely, at Merlotte's while talking to Sam(?) Jessica mentioned that she would have had her 18th birthday had she lived--so she's very legal, especially for the South. For Hoyt's part, until very recently he'd been living in the not-unsubstantial shadow of his "mama" his whole life. Hoyt and Jess have a lot in common in having been over-protected and sheltered for way too long as well as having grown up with a lot of emotional abuse. Now they are striking out together it seems, to take on the responsibilities of adults in the big, bad world.


• The sets. Unbelievable in their authentic look, the set designers of True Blood deserve raises and multiple Emmys. Atmosphere is a huge part of True Blood and these folks are as talented at their craft as the True Blood cast and writers are at theirs.


• The music and the soundtrack True Blood music video. See above: "The sets," then change "look" for "sound").

I read a comment somewhere: What about the poor schmucks that unbury Russell? which never crossed my mind but yeah, that could very much happen ona construction site. What we got was was a very dumb "solution" to the Russell issue. I mean, Bill has vowed and now is killing "everyone who has tasted (her) or knows of (Sookie's) powers."

I'm looking forward to more Joe Manganiello in Season 4 as he not only looks warm & fuzzy but he brings a very big dollop of emotional warmth as well--something that none of the vampires can ever truly pull off--its in their nature to be a little chilly. It won't be all teddy bears and squirrels and bunnies though--Alcide  is after all, a werewolf.

The Bad & Ugly

Almost to a fault every single actor on True Blood is really good at what they do but like any role you need something to sink your teeth into ( pun intended). Both Tara and Jason are chasing their tales (misspell intended) with either dull as dirt storylines (Jason) or with stories that seem to simply set them up as the foils for other people ( Tara).

It pains me to say this but both characters are superfluous. If  each character were asked, "What vital function do you serve in True Blood?" I believe the answer for Jason would be, "I play the resident dumbass, pussy-obsessed, aging  jock," who (since he's part faery too) has a charm that seems to work on everyone. Tara plays the victim. Period. That's all the poor girl has done for three seasons. She the angry victim lashing out, she's the sad victim contemplating suicide. She's simply a victim that sticks around to get further victimized.

In season 3, Tara being paired up with Franklin brought her story to life though she was still the angry/scared victim. After he was offed by Jason, Tara reverted to her default angry mode and canoodled with the new, angry Sam.

Jason has in a completely mondo bizarro turn of events become the "mayor" of the inbred meth-making hamlet of "Hotshot." This is cringe-inducing and I really hope they keep his story tucked away for as long as possible. Also, Jason's new gf  for whom he declares his love just after meeting?--she's boring. Really, really bland and there's no chemistry whatsoever with Jason. They met and almost "did it" in the woods, met again and "did it" on his sofa and now it's a big deal romance. Just one question. Why?

When we last saw Tara she had scissored off her hair and was leaving Bon Temps in a white convertible (or so it appeared after a series of goodbyes). My hope is to let her be gone for most or all of of next season, then attempt to give the character a re-boot--pretty much the same hope I have for Jason.

Both Tara and Jason serve as Sookie's only surviving "real" human family so killing them off would seem unwise--yet keeping them on only drags the the show down and wastes the talents of both actors. ***

Link goes to a really good critique of the entire season:

'True Blood' season finale review: 'Evil Is Going On,' and on, and on...

by Ken Tucker

True Blood closed out its season on Sunday night with a series of double- and triple-crosses. The series didn’t so much end with a cliffhanger than it left multiple subplots dangling, as though creator Alan Ball decided he’d just clean up this messy season next season.

***Note please that my bitch list is very short compared to my "way-to-go!" list and that neither list is comprehensive.

True Blood - 3x12 - ' Evil is Going On ' Finale Screen Caps - Sookie, Alcide & the Creepy, Cold Vamps

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IMO, the best sequence in the finale where Sookie awakens, pissed off from near-death due to draining--again--due to Bill's duplicity. Thoroughly disgusted, she agrees to watch the silver-bound and burned-by-the-daylight Russell while the "creepy, cold" vampires Pam, Eric & Bill rest. Russell tries to cajole Sookie into freeing him but she tires of him and his BS and turns quite mean herself. Later, help arrives in the 6'5" form of Alcide Herveaux (Joe Manganiello--enjoy because this has to hold you until summer 2011) who admits to Sookie that he's thought a lot about her--even in his dreams--since they last parted.

True Blood Are YOU Ready For The Finale? 3x12 Inside The Studio - 3x11 - Recap/ Inside Episode - Eric & Russell Drink From Sookie (Video)

taliasamara | September 03, 2010

A little late but here it is the recap of episode 11.

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taliasamara | August 30, 2010

Allan Ball (series creator) and Daniel Minahan (director) discuss Russell's ambitions.

True Blood: Post Mortem - Season 3 Episode #11 (HBO)

HBO | Season 3 Ep. 0 | Added: August 30, 2010

Alan Ball and his team talk about fairies and the myth behind them.

LucyLocket403 | August 29, 2010

FOR AIRDATE SEPTEMBER 12TH 2010: In the third season finale, Eric's overwhelming thirst for revenge against Russell presents a moral dilemma. Meanwhile, a frustrated Sookie gives serious consideration to a life without vampires.

Property of HBO. No copyright infringement intended.

rchanmow | August 30, 2010

Eric & Russell drink Sookie's blood 3:30 and walk in the sun 4:03

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Inside The Studio: Evil (is going on)

True Blood - Eric & Godric & Russell - Sookie Babysits the King Vamp

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sibowittz2 | September 12, 2010

"Hmm, Crispy Russell was disturbing to look at, and awesome at the same time. Too bad it was a mostly underwhelming season finale."

I agree that the True Blood Season 3 finale, "Evil (Is Going On)" was a bit of a disappointment. At  the 40 minute mark I was nervously eying the clock wondering how the heck *everything* could be tied up--thinking "well, they must be running over" but nope, the show was its normal length and nope, they indeed did NOT tie up much except for The King of Mississippi, Russell Edgington played by the sublime Denis O'Hare. Even here,  his face obscured by his burnt, dead flesh Russell Edgington is very effectively arrogant when burning in the Fangtasia parking lot and especially while trying to cajole /manipulate "Miss Stackhouse" into setting him free.

Much more including screencaps later today.

I'd love to hear what y'all thought of the season 3 finale. Did it "feel" like a finale to you? Were you satisfied? Disappointed? Thrilled?

Drop a comment!

True Blood Finale 3 NEW Sneak Peeks! 3x12- " Evil Is Going On " : There ' s A Reason I Bark In My Sleep - Bill Steals From Sookie - Sit Down, Hoyt

True Blood - Season 3 Episode 12- Evil is Going On - Tara & Sam : There's a reason I bark in my sleep.

taliasamara | September 08, 2010

Sam cooks Tara breakfast.

Oh no! Just when I was thinkin' that maybe just maybe Sam & Tara could work out their tortured souls together Sam decides to get all honest with Tara! Remember how the sort of level-headed Sookie reacted when she found out about Sam's true nature? And now Tara , still trying to recover from Egg's death and Franklin's physical & sexual abuse...gah! No way will she be eating those pancakes (fried in bacon grease--yum!)  if Sam blurts out the truth now. <nail biting>

OTOH, she took to Alcide pretty quickly and he's way more scary-seeming when he shifts...

True Blood - Season 3 Episode 12- Evil is Going On
taliasamara | September 08, 2010

In a dream-like state, Sookie runs through the forest towards the light--then Bill leans over he , literally bringing darkness and "stealing" Sookie's light.

"Sit Down, Hoyt"

taliasamara | September 08, 2010

Hoyt gets a suprise visit at work.

Hopefully Hoyt's response will be something like "Get lost, Mama."--only using harsher language.

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

jussunique | August 30, 2010

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

I have some really-truly spoilers that if you read on you will know NOW what some of the results of the cliffhangers of the finale will be. More specifically, you'll know who lives.

I have to tell you, I'm pretty shocked. SPOILER ALERT!

(The actors involved (except one) have interviewed that they are coming back but I'm giving you this version which matches theirs.)

I don't know if like me, you are having mixed feelings about True Blood's imminent Season 3 ending. Don't get me wrong, I have no doubt that it will be awesome but this season went by faster than both one and two--it was so jam-packed with new characters and beefed-up parts for some old favourites. It's just so hard to say goodbye. OK. Now I'm sounding like a sappy love song so let us get to something a bit more hardcore, shall we?

Courtesy of E!Online (Please learn how to spell actor Denis O'Hare's name.)

Joe Manganiello is official for season 4 (check).

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

Update 1.04.11/Denis O' Hare had not been signed for True Blood season 4, which is about one-third done filming going into the four episode. According to E! he proably won't be back for a season or 2!

About Bon Temps' other new additions—Denis O'Hare, Marshall Allman, Kevin Alejandro and Lauren Bowles? We have the scoop: Believe it or not....  all of the aforementioned newbies will be back on True Blood for season four...So it looks like all this pretty faces up there survive next Sunday's "bloody" (per Alexander Skarsgård) season three finale...

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

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

 Sounds to me like Edgington is somehow driven off or thought to be disposed of. Wonder if the "cement truck scene" spoilers from early in the season has anything to do with it? I'm going to need a plausible explanation how he did not go *poof* in the daylight faster than Godric did with Russell bein' 3X as old and all. Lafayette's second to last image of Jesus (Kevin Alejandro)

 

As for Lafayette's lover, Jesus (Kevin Alejandro), Nelsan says, "We're partners in crime now, my boy toy, so he will be back." Adds Kevin with a knowing grin: "I'm hearing rumors about that, too. I've never been a part of anything this big before." (see below) Happier times for "LaLa" and Jesus (Nelsan Ellis, Kevin Alejandro)

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

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

Tommy Mickens taking off with Sam Merlotte's money:

I don't think we are supposed to forget that at roughly this age Sam did the exact same thing to Maryann (Season 2). My guess is the shot that Sam takes at Tommy is either a warning shot or it misses it's mark. I don't know how Tommy could possibly "fly away" (which he has done before) with a load of cash like that. Perhaps Sam will shoot him in the shoulder or arm and keep Tommy "grounded" for awhile.

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

'Holly' (Lauren Bowles)

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

Source: E!Online

Also, in re: Arlene Q: Are we going to see something happen with Arlene's baby situation before the end of the season on True Blood?

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

In re: the "new" Sam Q: I cannot believe the way Sam's acting on True Blood. Tell me it isn't permanent, please! A:...Sam Trammell (says) Sam's not-so-pleasant adventures are just beginning and will extend far into True Blood's fourth season. "I know one thing that's going to happen with Sam [next year], which is taking it to a new level. It's very cool." The gang doesn't even start shooting until November... Read more: Kristen

True Blood 3x11 ' Fresh Blood ' - Video Pam & Bill Fight in Fangtasia - Sookie & Yvetta Team Up - Pam Fangs Ginger Screen Caps

This was my favourite scene from True Blood's episode 11, "Fresh Blood."

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

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

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

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

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

The video of this scene follows:

sibowittz2 | August 30, 2010 (Part 1)

All content belongs to HBO and Alan Ball.

sibowittz2 | August 30, 2010 (Part 2)

All content belongs to HBO and Alan Ball.

Stephen Moyer and Anna Paquin/Alexander Skarsg ård Red Carpet Emmy Interviews

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taliasamara | August 30, 2010

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

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

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

taliasamara | August 30, 2010

TV Guide interview Alexander Skarsgård at the Emmys.

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

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

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

[caption id="attachment_9168" align="aligncenter" width="436" caption="A very big part of what who/was great about Season 2 True Blood-- Denis O'Hare as King of Mississippi Russell Edgington"][/caption]

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

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True Blood Season 3 -11 & 12 - 'Fresh Blood' & Finale

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

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

Official HBO True Blood  Synopsis

True Blood Episode 11 "Fresh Blood”

Original airdate: August 29, 2010

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

via HBO, SpoilerTV, Fame Pictures

Updated! Screen Caps True Blood Season 3, Episode 11 - ' Fresh Blood ' - From 3x10 Video w/ Screen Caps - Sookie in Eric ' s Dungeon ' Jessica ' s Choice "

Updated Screen Caps True Blood Season 3, episode 11 - 'Fresh Blood.'*

One huge spoiler photo via Rolling Stone Issue #1112
There may be caps from the finale here, too. Don't know yet.

True Blood 3x10 'I Smell A Rat' Screen Caps 'Jessica's Choice" & Sookie's In Eric's Dungeon

I Smell A Rat' Episode 10 *HBO owns all images/copyrights* http://thetruebloodblog.com / TheTrue Blood Blog

Tommy, in pit bull form, has tried to kill Hoyt in the Merlotte's parking lot. Jessica finds Hoyt, rips a hole in her wrist and feeds him the healing vamp blood. Sookie is dismayed to find out that Eric has betrayed her after he locks her in his dungeon.

sibowittz2 | August 23, 2010

Jessica and Hoyt-Centric

(8.24.10 Updates) Stephen Moyer and Anna Paquin Get Married - More Fun Details

[caption id="attachment_9050" align="alignright" width="262" caption=""With Anna it's just about pure trust, on camera and off," Moyer said recently to Playboy. "I have never trusted anybody like I trust Anna." "I feel so lucky right now," Paquin told Rolling Stone. "Life is pretty great.""][/caption]

True Blood costars Stephen Moyer and Anna Paquin got married on Saturday evening in Malibu “surrounded by their family and friends,” a rep for the couple confirmed.  According to Us Weekly, which first reported the wedding, guests included True Blood‘s Ryan Kwanten, Sam Trammell, Alan Ball, Rutina Wesley, Carrie Preston & spouse Michael Emerson, as well as Elijah Wood (who costars with Paquin in the upcoming film The Romantics).

The couple's Saturday beach-side wedding in Malibu was presided over by the "True Blood" script supervisor, who is also an ordained minister.

The couple's non-denominational ceremony included Apache, Buddhist and other elements...

Stephen walked down the aisle to Led Zeppelin's "Cashmere."

The couple's co-workers also lent their skills when it came to the music. The show's music director lead a string quartet during the ceremony and co-star Todd Lowe (Terry Bellefleur) brought his band, Pilbilly Knights, to play at the reception.

Anna wore a Marilyn Monroe white halter-neck 3/4 length gown and Neil Lane jewelery with her hair swept up and black platform heels, while groom Stephen wore a dark suit and tie as they exchanged vows beneath a tent at a private residence, described as a "lot" across the street from the beach in Malibu.

The Neil Lane necklace Anna Paquin wore when she married her True Blood costar Stephen Moyer on Saturday night, her wedding jewelry was...glam.

“She wanted something with a vintage-inspired, romantic vibe,” says celebrity jeweler Neil Lane, who provided Paquin with a stunning necklace–complete with a whopping 50 carats of round diamonds!–set in darkened metal for a patina vintage style. To balance out the dramatic look, Paquin, 28, wore a white halterneck gown and donned an elegant pair of diamond studs, also from Lane. The other lucky recipient of the jeweler’s sparkly bling? Paquin’s mom, who opted for a bracelet and earrings. The couple solidified their union with platinum wedding bands, designed by Cathy Waterman. –Elizabeth Leonard/people.com

The bridal party then crossed the road to a beach house for the reception which was held was held across the street from the private residence where the two exchanged vows in front of costars Ryan Kwanten, Rutina Wesley, Sam Trammell and Carrie Preston and TB boss, Alan Ball, among others.

The couple, who began filming True Blood with the pilot episode of the deliciously twisted vampire drama in 2007 - were surrounded by family and friends as they said their vows.

Anna's brother-in-law Russel Norman - who is married to the actress' sister Katya - revealed "there were constant helicopters" during the service, adding to the New Zealand Herald "It  was really, really beautiful, actually. It was great. Somehow they've managed to stay real in the middle of this unreal world. It was quite sweet."

After the ceremony, the actor and some of his friends/family changed into swimsuits and took a dip in the Pacific Ocean, as seen in photograph by Pacific Coast News. In more photos from the ceremony taken by the paparazzi some in helicopters,  the bride remained dry in her gown, but watched her new groom and friends celebrate in the Pacific.

Moyer proposed to Canadian-born, New Zealand-raised Paquin on a Hawaiian beach, presenting her with a ring -- a rustic diamond set in an antiqued platinum inset which he helped design with jeweler Cathy Waterman. both of the couple wedding rings were also designed by  Cathy Waterman.

Anna and Steve announced their engagement last August.  In the oft-told story of "how they met" they interviewed that they got to know each other over daily breakfasts at a West-Hollywood cafe when they were still new to town and being put up by True Blood in a hotel. They began dating a few months after filming first began in 2008 for HBO's smash vampire series, now in its third season. On the show, Paquin (a 1994 Oscar-winner at age 11 for her role in The Piano) plays Sookie Stackhouse, the psychic, mortal lover to vampire Bill Compton (Moyer); their first kiss occurred onscreen.

These days, Moyer splits his time between his native London where his two children from previous relationships reside, and the Venice, Calif. home he shares with Paquin.

In more "True Blood" news, on Monday it was announced that Stephen and Anna, along with their co-star Alexander Skarsgård, would be presenters at the 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards this Sunday August 29, airing live on NBC at 5 PM.

8.25 Update! Eric & Sookie Centric Scenes - First REAL Kiss Video & Screen Caps - True Blood Episode 3x10 - ' I Smell a Rat ' Recap

"I wish you the best, Sookie Stackhouse." - Eric, True Blood Episode 3x10

sibowittz2 | August 23, 2010

lylyford316 | August 23, 2010

True Blood Episode 3x10 - 'I Smell a Rat'  Recap

taliasamara | August 23, 2010

True Blood Season 3 Episode 11 " Fresh Blood " / Final 2 Eppys Promo with Screen Caps

True Blood Season 3 Episode 11 "Fresh Blood" / Final Two Episodes Promo

taliasamara | August 23, 2010

True Blood Season 3 Episode 11 "Fresh Blood" / Final Two Episodes Promo

FOR AIRDATE AUGUST 29TH 2010: Eric proceeds with caution in his quest for revenge. Jessica and Hoyt's romance intensifies. Bill's attempt to win back Sookie's trust backfires. Arlene's future depends on divine intervention. Jason struggles to understand Crystal's revelation. Bill tries to earn Sookie's trust; Eric tempts Russell; Sam embraces his dark side; Hoyt and Jessica take their romance to the next level; Arlene puts her future in the hands of a goddess; Lafayette struggles with new demons.

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True Blood 3x10 Sneak Peek - Eric and Pam Clip - " All My Wordly Possessions... "

True Blood 3x10 Sneak Peek - Eric and Pam Clip

TrueBloodItalia | August 19, 2010

True Blood 3x10 Sneak Peek - Eric and Pam Clip.
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Great scene!

Eric said Pam's last name when he bequeathed her all his estate but I can't understand what he said! I think the writers did so on purpose, too. Unless someone figures it out, am going to need closed captioning for it.

Anyone?

As far as I know Pam's last name has never been mentioned on True Blood.

True Blood 3x10 ' I Smell A Rat ' Sneak Peek - Jason and Tara Clean Up " I hope you rot in Hell, you psycho piece of shit! "

"I hope you rot in Hell, you psycho piece of shit!" --Tara as she "disposes of" to Franklin Mott's messy remains.

In the immediate moments after Jason successfully shoots a wooden bullet into Franklin Mott's heart as Franklin strangled Tara, Tara instructs Jason to get rid of Franklin's clothes while she engages in some cathartic moments as she covers up Franklin's gory remains.

Is it just me or is Tara beginning to seem like an interesting character? I'm loving Rutina's portrayal of her this season.

True Blood 3 ×10 ‘I Smell A Rat’ Sneak Peek #3 " Narrow-minded skinny bitches w/ bad dye jobs "

True Blood s03e10 - Clip - Jessica confronts Arlene.

taliasamara | August 19, 2010

Rev. Newlin's return (ack!) provokes Jessica to finally lose her patience and go face-to-face, baring fangs at Arlene.

"I don't like narrow-minded skinny bitches with bad dye jobs..." --Jessica to Arlene after Arlene sanctimoniously states that it was "only a matter of time before one of y'all got caught on film."

True Blood 3×10 ‘I Smell A Rat’ Sneak Peek

What Did YOU Miss? True Blood Season 3 Episode 10 " I Smell a Rat " TV Clip / Final 3 Episodes Screen Caps *HBO*

True Blood Season 3 Episode 10 "I Smell a Rat" / Final 3 Episodes Promo Screen Caps *HBO Copyright* http://thetruebloodblog.com / The True Blood Blog

I capped many of these but for others the sources were LucyLocket and TrueBloodItaly.Thanks to both.

taliasamara | August 16, 2010

True Blood Season 3 Episode 10 "I Smell a Rat" through Finale Preview

Season 3, Episode 10 – Airs: 8/22/2010

Sookie is warned about the dangers she will have to deal with. Dark memories surface for Sam. Arlene must ask Holly for help while Jason faces unexpected dealings with Tara and Crystal. Jesus’ interest in V’s qualities is aroused.  Russell vows to inflict punishment on his enemies. After precautions, Eric satisfies a wish.

True Blood - 3.09 - ' Everything Is Broken ' 2 Sneak Peeks - Sookie & Bill " Just Once, I ' d Like To Not Find a Dead Body... " Sam & Terry Have Words - Screen Caps

True Blood - Sneak Peek (8.12) - Sookie & Bill: 3x09 'Everything is Broken' Sookie to Bill, "Just once, I'd like to not find a dead body in my house" (like a "normal couple.") Bill jokingly suggests watching television instead of what they do. He implies that Sookie couldn't enjoy a sedate lifestyle. Click to my site - http://thetruebloodblog.com for the Sneak Peek (8.12) video. Anna Paquin as Sookie looks adorable in this scene as she steers the conversation whilst she and Bill clear her house of the night before's mayhem, in this case the were corpse with the ripped-out throat.

True Blood 3x09 - Sookie and Bill clean up. All rights: HBO

TrueBloodItalia | August 12, 2010

My goodness! look who is all demanding and huffy (lol).

Sookie is sick of scrubbing up dead bodies and entrails off  her Gran's floor. Go figure.

Yay! A scene with Terry. Love Todd Lowe.

TrueBloodItalia | August 12, 2010

True Blood 3x09 - Terry and Sam Clip.

Terry telephones Sam in the middle of the night.

True Blood - 3x08 - Bill & Jessica Train - Bill Releases Jessica - Video & Screen Caps

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sibowittz2 | August 08, 2010

Awesome vampire training scene!
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"Jessica" (Deborah Ann Woll) is a favourite on HBO's True Blood. Originally abducted by vampires near the end of Season 1, Jessica was sired by Bill by order of the Magister for Bill's killing of Fangtasia vampire bartender Longshadow in defense of Sookie. Jessica was just 17 y.o. at the time of her death and subsequent turning. She was & still is very much an inexperienced teen, mostly due to extreme parental over-protection. In S3 thus far we've had very little interaction between Jessica and her maker due to his confinement by the King of Mississippi. "Baby Vamp" Jessica has been fending for herself and not doing a great job of it. Before turning to Pam(!) for advice she accidentally drains and kills a man because she did not know how to stop feeding in time. As of this episode S3xE08, "Night On The Sun," to Jessica's great relief, Bill has returned home.
She's unprepared for his announcement upon his return, however. Watch the scene (above) as well as their next scene together--one with a very different vibe to it.
The screen caps illustrate to me why Deborah Ann Woll is so popular as Jessica. She completely inhabits her frustratingly endearing character.

True Blood - 3x08 'Night On The Sun' Screen Caps - Debbie Pelt & Sookie Fight - Sookie & Bill Make Up - Jessica & Gus - Eric & Talbot - SEX, Blood, & SEX and Blood

Bill Releases Jessica - Bill & Jessica train/confide (video)

Both Stephen Moyer as Vampire Bill and Deborah Ann Woll (jessica)  did wonderful, nunaced scenes that were so believable, especially within the context of  their relatiosnship (Bill was made by the Magister To 'make' Jessica at the end of season 1).

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True Blood - Debbie & Sookie [S03E08]  

Sednalilith | August 09, 2010 |

Debbie Pelt vs. Sookie Stackhouse

and when Jess says "Hi" to Gus.

 

Eric Bulls**ts The King & Stakes Talbot : True Blood 3x08

NaughtyGirl262 | August 09, 2010

Both Stephen Moyer as Vampire Bill and Deborah Ann Woll (jessica)  did wonderful, nunaced scenes that were so believable, especially within the context of  their relatiosnship (Bill was made by the Magister To 'Make' Jessica at the end of season 1).

 

 

As promised, there was a great deal of blood and sex in episode 8. There were more name-brand deaths in episode 3x08 as well: Talbot the vampire king Russell's husband, was staked by Eric, and Gus, the last of the 'Fuck You [Were] Crew,' was drained by Jessica after he broke into Sookie's house.Bill took out a nameless Crew wolf, too.

Finally, we got a (30-second) love scene with Sookie & Bill having makeup sex or breakup-to-makeup sex, I guess more accurately.

Eric, in the most chaste love scene I think ever on True Blood, got it on w/Talbot or so Talbot's facial expressions would have one believe, almost right until Eric's ultimate vampire "fuck you"--staking him.

 After escaping Russell's clutches via Bill's denigrating the King of Mississippi as either a "coward or just lazy," Jessica dined on the last of the "Fuck You Crew," 'Gus.' She ate with great passion.

''Franklin's brains won't wash off the guest linens, I had to bury werewolves under the gazebo, and that Sookie bitch staked Lorena. I've had enough excitement, thank you.''. --Talbot to Russell upon Russell's return home from marrying Sophie-Anne and beheading the Magister.

SPOILER!!!

Franklin's brains, for better or worse, will have grown back by next week.

True Blood - Episode 3x09 'Everything is Broken' Franklin Mott (James Frain) & Tara Thornton (Rutina Wesley).

 

True Blood - Season 3 Episode 9 " Everything is Broken " Promo w/Screencaps (HBO)

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LucyLocket403 | August 08, 2010

FOR AIRDATE AUGUST 15TH 2010:
Nan Flanagan goes to Fangtasia for answers about the Magister's whereabouts. Bill gets to the bottom of Sookie's real identity. Jason finds an unlikely ally in his feud with Felton and Calvin. Arlene has a pessimistic view of her husband.

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True Blood - Season 3 Episode 8 - ' Night On The Sun ' Preview - Screen Caps

TrueBloodItalia | August 02, 2010

True Blood 3x08 - Night on the Sun - Promo.

Wow. This has to be one of the most misleading promos HBO has put out for True Blood... maybe ever.

If you saw the Comic-Con (geek convention) Second Half of True Blood Season 3 extended promo you'll see that it shoots a hole in almost every aspect of the promo for next Sunday's True Blood. I'll post it below so you can compare and contrast.

Additionally, since True Blood is an adaption--NOT a faithful recreation of the Sookie Stackhouse series we can't take anything at face value expecting it to be "like the books" which frankly I like, having read the books. Despite my love of SPOILERS I love too to be shocked and surprised--otherwise, why would I watch the show, right?

For comparison:

True Blood Comic Con Promo: The Second Half Of Season Three

True Blood Recap Videos--Late Season 2 Thru Episode 7, Season 3 - SCREEN CAPS

TheVaultTrueBlood | August 02, 2010

True Blood Recap--late season 2 through episode 6, season 3. Great refresher!

I'm not sure if you've yet had a chance to visit site of the unquestionably Ultimate Truebies at The Vault but I make sure I do at least a couple times each week. I also subscribe to their YouTube videos which I'm thankful to them for putting up for me--an Ultimate Truebie without the mad skillz to do so.

Ep. 31: Hitting the Ground - Recap

Debbie Pelt, Alcide Herveaux & Sookie: What ' s the deal with these three?

Debbie Pelt, Alcide Herveaux and Sookie: What's the deal with these three?
(Sort of rhetorical--and given patience we will soon know--yay!)
None of them are completely human--but it seems pretty serious. Looking at the screen caps from the promo for the second half of season 3, (CLICK through to enlarge) it appears that maybe--just maybe Alcide kills Cooter when at Russell's plantation because the background looks like the slave quarters and last we saw both Debbie and Cooter were sucking Bill dry and frolicking around, high on "V".

I'm out of the country playing catch-up on my posts--mostly because some content is not available in Canada so apologies for some delays currently. Soon I'll have a friend post the banned content from the states so it will again be as current as my one-(fan)girl band allows.

Here's some Kristen-grade spoilers for the  second half of season 3.

Kristin at E! Online

Q: I am seriously loving this season of True Blood! I’ll take any scoop you’ve got!

A: How about some Bon Temps body count intel? Director Scott Winant tells us: “This season the fewest actors die. I killed my share, but compared to season two, not as many.” Are you breathing a sigh of relief that we’ll be losing less of our beloved characters or do you tune in for the blood and carnage? We won’t judge. Well, maybe just a little.

( I wonder if he's referring specifically to featured cast members or actors like the three wolves Bill killed? My guess is almost the  entire body count will consist of actors new this season or actors who were killed at this sort-of point in the story. Hint: Sookie has sworn to kill a certain individual and I'm thinking she'll do it. It's not Eric as she has only sworn to "get back" at him. More hints about one death in the screen caps above.)

Q: What’s ahead for Jason?
Looks like that annoying quarterback is going to continue honing in on Jason’s old stomping grounds, because our True Blood sources say his next stop is going to be working with the infamous road crew. Guess that scholarship didn’t come around after all?

(Wow. Nothing about Crystal? Way to duck  a question. I'll answer. There will be more Crystal and her fellow Hotshot folk (see below).

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Q:What’s the deal with Tommy’s dad?
A:Are you referring to that freaky head of hair, or the whole “I own my son!” thing? Let’s go with the latter. Without revealing too much, we’ll say that the Mickens family has a means of income and it involves pimping out their youngest son, so to speak. Oh, and it’s illegal and does not occur when Tommy’s in his human form.

( I agree that  Joe Lee Mickens looks sort of non-human but I think that is just a writing device to muddy the  waters. I think he is what he seems: A drunken no-good free-loading bully and Tommy's mom as we saw this past week, is 100% behind him.

Tommy shifts into his pit bull from and they force him to dogfight (he's their meal ticket.)

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