The original series starred Anna Paquin as Sookie Stackhouse, a waitress whose life is forever changed when she falls in love with Bill Compton (Stephen Moyer), a vampire. Asked for her thoughts on the upcoming reboot in a new chat with Collider, Paquin indicated that she was as surprised by the announcement as we were, and she wishes the new team well.

Paquin told the site, “Charlaine Harris didn’t even know it was happening. Everybody’s phones were blowing up. Cast and crew, by the way, were like, ‘Oh my God, your show is getting picked back up!’ and we were all like, ‘Huh? What?'”

“We do live in an era of entertainment where the reboot and the sequel have become a currency. So, is it time? I don’t know,” the actress continued. “That’s really not my department. It was some of the best years of my life, but I don’t think them continuing to tell those stories or continuing in that world really has anything to do with the thing that we created. That’s its own special little entity that was ours and came with a whole family of cast and crew who are still in touch. We had a Cinco de Mayo lockdown Zoom with our cast and crew, and there were 75 people. We actually all are a family who has stayed in touch, and not just the actors. These are our people.”

Paquin added, “So, I wish them well. I don’t know if they need us for anything. Aren’t we all too old now? But it’s a fun world. It’s a supernatural world with endless possibilities. Of course, there’s room to do more and to tell more stories within that universe. We don’t own it.”

The reboot is said to be in the very early stages, and at this time we don’t know if it will essentially remake the series with the same characters or tell new stories entirely.

Perhaps it will even bring some beloved favorites back into the mix…

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As we roll through October, we’re crossing off timely entries like Hitchcock’s Rebecca, as well as “comfort” horror entries like The Final Girls and now Mike Dougherty‘s Trick ‘r Treat (shot in 2007, released in 2009).

In the horror anthology, five interconnected stories play on the traditions and tropes of Halloween. Featuring an all-star cast that includes Anna Paquin, Dylan Baker and Brian Cox, Dougherty’s stories mix macabre humor, exciting adventure and moralistic punishment to all who dare to offend Sam, the adorable tyke in footy pajamas who has become a merchandising icon.

It’s basically the perfect film to help get you into the Halloween mood, regardless of what your holiday plans entail in this weird and wacky year!

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Episode 96 – Trick ‘r Treat (2007) feat. Marisa Mirabal

Keep those pumpkins lit and pass out the candy because this week on the pod we’re discussing Mike Dougherty’s 2007 (or is it 2009?) Trick ‘r Treat.

Joining us is fellow writer (and Trace’s real life co-worker!) Marisa Mirabal, who agrees with Joe that this is the best horror anthology film, why she hates superhero films and why the film’s score deserves more praise.

Plus: which segments we prefer, Sam’s ascent into the horror icon hall of fame (merchandising!) and the film’s unfortunate connection to not one, but two shitty men!

Cross out Trick ‘r Treat!

Coming up on Wednesday: We’re closing out October with horror gateway film, Hocus Pocus! Expect some singing and discussion about why this one has become a queer classic (hint: the Sanderson sisters are drag queens)

– Joe & Trace

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Each standalone episode of the series is inspired by Dick’s short stories as adapted by British and American writers including Ronald D. Moore (Battlestar Galactica, Outlander), Michael Dinner (Justified), Tony Grisoni (Red Riding, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas), Jack Thorne (National Treasure, Skins, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child), Matthew Graham (Life on Mars, Doctor Who), David Farr (The Night Manager), Dee Rees (Mudbound) and Travis Beacham (Pacific Rim).

The series features an all-star cast including Vera Farmiga, Steve Buscemi, Greg Kinnear, Mireille Enos, Anna Paquin, Terrence Howard, Timothy Spall, Richard Madden, Holiday Grainger, Jack Reynor, Benedict Wong, Geraldine Chaplin and Bryan Cranston, who also serves as an executive producer on the series.

Moore and Maril Davis of Tall Ship Productions and Michael Dinner of Rooney McP Productions exec produce with Cranston and James Degus of Moonshot Entertainment, Isa Dick Hackett, Kalen Egan and Christopher Tricarico of Electric Shepherd Productions, David Kanter and Matt DeRoss of Anonymous Content, Lila Rawlings and Marigo Kehoe of Left Bank Pictures, Don Kurt and Kate DiMento in association with Sony Pictures Television.

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WGN America announced today that it has acquired the U.S. rights to the compelling original drama series. In addition to starring, Anna Paquin also executive produces alongside creators/showrunners Jane Maggs (“The Offering”) and producer/director Adrienne Mitchell (“Bomb Girls,” “Durham County”).

The series invites you into Bellevue – a small town with big secrets.

“Twenty years ago   the murder of a young woman traumatized the community. Now the killer is back. Or is he? When a high school hockey star wrestling with his gender identity goes missing and all signs point to foul play, Detective Annie Ryder (Paquin) must unravel all the pieces to this gripping mystery before her own life falls apart. As the case pulls her further away from her family, she is also confronted by a mysterious person from her past with disturbing answers and a terrifying need to get inside her head. Along the way, Annie must navigate a complicated relationship with her on again, off again ex, Eddie and her boss on the force, Police Chief Peter Welland.”

The eight-episode, one-hour drama is produced by Muse Entertainment and Back Alley Film Productions and also stars Shawn Doyle (“House of Cards,” “Fargo”) and Allen Leech (“Downton Abbey,” The Imitation Game).

“Bellevue” will premiere in early 2018 on WGN America.

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Now, three years later, Stephen “Bill” Moyer has reflected on the “True Blood” series finale in an interview with The Wrap. According to his comments, even Moyer himself isn’t a big fan of the ending HBO decided to go with.

“You’ve got to end a show some way, and at the time, it was explained to me in an interesting way,” Moyer told the site. “And the idea that my character, Vampire Bill, was giving Sookie life by dying, and the fact that he chooses death in order to give her life, is the ultimate sacrifice of love.”

But, he added, “I think the benefit of hindsight is a great thing that we never get the chance to express or be able to do. I don’t know whether we’d do the same again — I’d think probably not.”

Moyer also said that he’d love for “True Blood” to some day get a reboot. We’re not holding our breathe, though it would be fun to see the characters return down the road.

Did you like the “True Blood” finale? Sound off below!

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Gwyneth Paltrow and Brad Pitt – Seven

First of all, Seven is a horror film. I stand by Jonathan on that one. Anyway, I’m actually surprised I didn’t know about this one. Apparently Brad Pitt and Gwyneth Paltrow began dating on the set of David Fincher’s masterpiece. They dated for three years and actually got engaged, only to call it off after six months of engagement. Maybe this isn’t exactly “true love,” but I’ll count it.

Jeff Goldblum & Geena Davis – The Fly

Interestingly enough, Jeff Goldblum helped Geena Davis get the role of Veronica Queef Quaife in David Cronenberg’s 1986 body horror film. This was their second film together, and their chemistry is palpable on screen. That chemistry is what makes The Fly such a tragic film, since it actually makes you want to see these two lovebirds make it. As many of you may know, that would not be the case. It would turn out to foreshadow their actual relationship though, as they were married in 1987 and divorced by 1990.

Anna Paquin  & Stephen Moyer – True Blood

These two comprise the only couple on this list that are still together today! Paquin and Moyer began dating during the HBO series’ first season in 2007 and were married in 2010. They are still happily married. Paquin even came out as bisexual in a PSA four months before her wedding, helping to”inspire and engage everyone, especially straight people, to become active participants in the advancement of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender equality.”

Robert Pattinson & Kristen Stewart – Twilight

Before you immediately click “X” on the top right corner of your screen (or the red circle in the top left corner for any Mac users out there), hear me out: I fully understand that Twilight is not a horror movie. I just didn’t want to post a list with four items. There, I said it. Now that that is out of the way, we can focus on this thing that is Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart. They met on the set of Twilight in 2008 and managed to keep a low-profile relationship for several years until she was caught kissing her Snow White and the Huntsman director Rupert Sanders in 2012. She eventually issued an apology to Pattinson, but he confirmed that they had split up during an interview in 2014.

Courteney Cox & David Arquette – Scream

This is a Hollywood relationship that hurts my heart. Cox and Arquette met in 1996 while filming Wes Craven’s seminal slasher film Scream, and were married before the third film was released. They would eventually separate in 2010 and divorce in 2013 after nearly 14 years of marriage (they filmed Scream 4 during their separation). This break-up was just so difficult to face because they really did have great chemistry in front of the camera (and I had finally gotten used to calling her Courteney Cox-Arquette). Now, Cox recently split from Snow Patrol band member Johnny McDaid and Arquette married to Entertainment Tonight correspondent Christina McLarty while taking bit parts in awesome horror movies.

As I mentioned before, I did not give myself ample time to research this topic, so that’s on me. Do you know of any other couples that met while filming a horror movie? Let me know in the comments below or shoot me a Tweet!

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In his post on this news, Mr. Disgusting mentioned the idea of a female Krueger. Personally, I think this is a great idea. The issue with taking another stab at A Nightmare on Elm Street is that Robert Englund playing Freddy was such a vital part of the success the original franchise achieved. Replacing Englund is no easy task. So why not go a different route and introduce a woman Krueger? I’m on board, so much so that I decided to come up with five actresses that I think would make for excellent choices!

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HBO is preparing to flee Bon Temp and has sent Bloody Disgusting the first details on the True Blood” series finale.

Fans can wave goodbye to Sookie and company Sunday, August 24 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT).

In Episode #80, “Thank You”, the series finale, “Sookie (Anna Paquin) weighs a future with and without Bill (Stephen Moyer). Eric (Alexander Skarsgård) and Pam (Kristin Bauer van Straten) struggle with their uncomfortable partnership with Mr. Gus (Will Yun Lee). Sam (Sam Trammell) makes a choice, while Andy (Chris Bauer) comes upon an unexpected inheritance.”

The final episode was written by Brian Buckner and directed by Scott Winant.

“True Blood” was created by Alan Ball; based on the “Sookie Stackhouse” novels by Charlaine Harris; executive producers, Alan Ball, Brian Buckner, Gregg Fienberg and Angela Robinson; co-executive producer, Howard Deutch; supervising producer, Kate Barnow; producers, David Auge and Bruce Dunn; co-producers, Christina Jokanovich, Ronald Cosmo Vecchiarelli and Sunday Stevens.

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The trailer is about 30-seconds of story build and there rest is a montage of revealing footage.

In addition, those in attendance at the Con included exec producer Brian Buckner and co-stars Anna Paquin, Stephen Moyer, Sam Trammell, Nelsan Ellis, Rutina Wesley, Kristin Bauer van Straten, Deborah Ann Woll, Carrie Preston, Chris Bauer, Anna Camp, and Nathan Parsons.

Here are some goodies out of the SDCC, reported by Debi Moore:

“This season had to be about Bill and Sookie,” said Buckner. “It’s not going to be exactly what you think it is, but this show started out and worked because of the chemistry they shared… I certainly felt that we had to come back to Bill and Sookie; how we’re coming back to them, we’re not telling you.”

As for what’s ahead in the upcoming episodes, he teased, “It’s not done changing. It’s not gonna slow down any; there’s just a bit more focus on romance… We put last season’s issue to rest early on purpose. We know you love these characters so we landed them in a place where we hope you guys will be okay not with getting them anymore.”

It sounds like we’ll be more than okay with where Camp’s Sarah Newlin ends up. She told the crowd she has a big part to play in the final arc, adding, “I think I get what I deserve.” Buckner concurred, “I had to explain it to her boyfriend when he saw the punishment on set: ‘No, she deserves this!’” Yikes! Sounds like payback’s a bitch for Sarah!

For those who felt robbed of a chance to say goodbye to Tara, Buckner promised, “You haven’t seen the last of Rutina yet.”

Trammell weighed in on Sam’s outcome, “Sam’s story has been about family for the past few years… [Nicole] has a very objective view of this town and how insane it is. We’ll see how committed I am to her and how committed she is to staying.”

Lastly, Preston’s Arlene looks to finally be on track for some happiness as she embarks on a relationship with vampire Keith. “I don’t think you introduce a hot vampire on ‘True Blood’ without doing something with him… I feel like this season I got the real ‘True Blood’ experience, I got a vampire exploding in my crotch… [and] there’s something coming up with Arlene and Keith that’s unlike anything I’ve had to do on camera before.” Oh my!

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In the return episode, “Jesus Gonna Be Here” (airing Sunday, June 22; 9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT), “A band of rogue H-vamps crashes the vampire-human mixer at Bellefleur’s, with shocking results. As Sookie (Anna Paquin) seeks refuge from accusations that she’s somehow to blame for the chaos in Bon Temps, the “one vampire for every human” plan moves forward. In the face of a vigilante insurrection led by redneck Vince (Brett Rickaby), Bill (Stephen Moyer) receives aid from an unexpected source.”

It was written by Angela Robinson and directed by the one and only Bill Compton, Stephen Moyer.

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In this weekend’s return episode, “Jesus Gonna Be Here” (airing Sunday, June 22; 9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT), “A band of rogue H-vamps crashes the vampire-human mixer at Bellefleur’s, with shocking results. As Sookie (Anna Paquin) seeks refuge from accusations that she’s somehow to blame for the chaos in Bon Temps, the “one vampire for every human” plan moves forward. In the face of a vigilante insurrection led by redneck Vince (Brett Rickaby), Bill (Stephen Moyer) receives aid from an unexpected source.”

It was written by Angela Robinson and directed by the one and only Bill Compton, Stephen Moyer.

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In the return episode, “Jesus Gonna Be Here” (airing Sunday, June 22; 9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT), “A band of rogue H-vamps crashes the vampire-human mixer at Bellefleur’s, with shocking results. As Sookie (Anna Paquin) seeks refuge from accusations that she’s somehow to blame for the chaos in Bon Temps, the “one vampire for every human” plan moves forward. In the face of a vigilante insurrection led by redneck Vince (Brett Rickaby), Bill (Stephen Moyer) receives aid from an unexpected source.”

It was written by Angela Robinson and directed by the one and only Bill Compton, Stephen Moyer.

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In episode #71: “Jesus Gonna Be Here” (airing Sunday, June 22; 9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT), “A band of rogue H-vamps crashes the vampire-human mixer at Bellefleur’s, with shocking results. As Sookie (Anna Paquin) seeks refuge from accusations that she’s somehow to blame for the chaos in Bon Temps, the “one vampire for every human” plan moves forward. In the face of a vigilante insurrection led by redneck Vince (Brett Rickaby), Bill (Stephen Moyer) receives aid from an unexpected source.”

It was written by Angela Robinson and directed by the one and only Bill Compton, Stephen Moyer.

In episode #72: “I Found You” (airing Sunday, June 29; 9:00-10:00 p.m.), “A trio of hostages taken in the Bellefleur’s attack looks to a familiar face as a possible liberator from the H-vamps. Sookie and Jason (Ryan Kwanten) visit the neighboring town of Saint Alice, where a young woman’s diary offers clues to the potential fate of Bon Temps. Spurned by Lafayette (Nelsan Ellis), a desperate Lettie Mae (Adina Porter) turns to Willa (Amelia Rose Blaire) to channel her family past. Vince whips his fellow vigilantes into a dangerous frenzy. Pam’s (Kristin Bauer van Straten) search for her maker leads her to a very familiar place.”

This was penned by Kate Barnow and directed by Howard Deutch.

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Now, the film is getting its first ever official screening at Beyond Fest. It will be held at the Egyptian Theater in Hollywood on October 28th! If you live in LA and have been wanting to see this movie with a crowd, this is it! The screening will be followed by a panel that will include Dougherty along with several members of the cast (the panel will be live streamed on Legendary’s Facebook Page for those who can’t attend).

In anticipation of the screening, I discussed the film’s long history with Dougherty. I also found out which anthology films he favors most and whether or not he’d consider a sequel to Trick ‘r Treat. Check out the interview below!

What’s it like having the first official screening of this film after all this time?

It feels great. We obviously had a bunch of screenings at festivals, Comic Con, or fan events in the past, but it’s nice to have Legendary and BeyondFest sponsor this one as a thank you to all the fans who’ve kept the film going. Legendary really poured a lot of time and love into the movie this year, and I think the screening is going to be a LOT of fun. First of all, they’re holding it at the Egyptian theater in Hollywood, which is probably one of my favorite spots with a ton of cinematic history.

The movie is now a staple among horror fans. Required viewing. Why do you think it has resonated so deeply?

I think people love it for a lot of different reasons, but I think it has a unique tone and vibe that we don’t see in horror films anymore. Like a lot of films I loved growing up, that Amblin era especially, we wanted to have a sense of fun, mischief, and levity, obviously balanced with suspense, gore, and scares. A lot of today’s entertainment is obsessed with being dark, gritty, edgy, gory, etc, which just starts to get oppressive and dull after a while. Like someone trying way too hard to seem like tough guy all the time. It gets old! We went the other direction, inserted some nostalgia and dark humor into the mix, and I think that was a breath of fresh air for a lot of people — especially ones who truly appreciate the horror genre and miss being allowed to laugh and scream at the same time.

What’s your current take on horror anthologies? Any favorites?

I absolutely love anthologies. And I think it’s absolutely stupid and short-sighted that we don’t have more of them. We had a golden age of anthologies back in the 80s, when you had a least seven or eight different shows on the air. Tales from the Crypt, Tales from the Darkside, Amazing Stories, Alfred Hitchcock Presents, Twilight Zone, Goosebumps, Monsters, The Outer Limits and I’m sure there are even more I’m forgetting. THEN you had the anthology feature films, Creepshow 1 & 2, Cat’s Eye, Twilight Zone, Tales from the Darkside — again, they were just everywhere, and a lot of people made a lot of money making them. And I think that era was great for writers, directors, actors, and just originality in general. You had hundreds of people churning out fun short weird ideas, some good, some bad, but at least there was a heavier emphasis on diverse original stories.

But then because of fatigue or over-saturation, we hit the 90s and the anthologies went away. Like someone pulled a switch and said “no more anthologies!”. So that creates an entire generation of film and TV execs who think the format is somehow tainted and they just repeat the same “anthologies don’t work” mantra over and over again. Of course I find this especially hilarious because back in 2001 people read the TRT script and said “no one wants vampires, werewolves, or zombies — they’re too retro”. And holy crap look where we are now.

Again, people who understand the genre know that it’s always cyclical. Every other format and subgenre of horror has kind of gone around and come around, so I really think anthologies could be the next thing. We’re already seeing the early signs of it, with the way people have embraced Trick ‘r Treat, with American Horror story smartly doing a sort of “seasonal anthology”, the V/H/S flicks, ABCs of Death, and even rumblings of a Twilight Zone reboot at CBS. Oh, and if I have my way, a new twist on the CREEPY comics of yesteryear. So yeah, with any luck the format will rise from the ashes.

Given how popular the film and Sam have become, and the fact that you’ve already revisited it with shorts, can we expect a sequel at any point?

Not right now. Maybe someday. Even though its been a few years since its release, I think Legendary, myself, and the producers are still kind of letting the dust settle on the first film. It’s been a very long strange road, and while the geek and horror community obviously embraced and supported the film from the beginning, it feels like the mainstream is only just now discovering it. So I don’t feel like we’re in any rush to make another one. Not that I would mind wandering back to the pumpkin patch, of course. But with any luck, the October 28th screening will go really well and a whole new group of people will watch it via Facebook. Then who knows what that could lead to…

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In the episode, ““Seeking more answers about her past, Sookie (Anna Paquin) enlists Lafayette (Nelsan Ellis) to summon her dead parents. Meanwhile, Eric (Alexander Skarsgård) and Tara (Rutina Wesley) resort to drastic measures when Pam (Kristin Bauer van Straten) finds herself in dangerous territory. Sarah Newlin (Anna Camp) reconnects with Jason (Ryan Kwanten) as Jessica (Deborah Ann Woll) seeks atonement.””

What do you guys think of HBO’s sixth season thus far?

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In the upcoming episode written by Alexander Woo and directed by Anthony Hemingway, “Sookie (Anna Paquin) confronts her growing attraction to the mysterious Ben (Rob Kazinsky). Eric (Alexander Skarsgård) counters Burrell’s (Arliss Howard) brutal anti-vampire initiatives by hitting his nemesis where it hurts the most. Growing up all too quickly, Andy’s (Chris Bauer) faerie daughters end up keeping dangerous company. Sam (Sam Trammell) and Nicole (Jurnee Smollett-Bell) make a connection. Bill (Stephen Moyer) tasks Takahashi (Keone Young) to synthesize a new kind of blood.”

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Season 6 picks up immediately after last year’s bloody finale, which found Sookie (Anna Paquin) and Eric (Alexander Skarsgard) attempting to escape a very scary–and very naked–Bill (Stephen Moyer, who also directed the premiere episode). Joining the “True Blood” regulars this year are guest stars Rutger Hauer, Arliss Howard, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Rob Kazinsky, Karolina Wydra, Luke Grimes, and Amelia Rose Blaire.

Prepare for battle on June 16.

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Season 6 picks up immediately after last year’s bloody finale, which found Sookie (Anna Paquin) and Eric (Alexander Skarsgard) attempting to escape a very scary–and very naked–Bill (Stephen Moyer, who also directed the premiere episode). Joining the “True Blood” regulars this year are guest stars Rutger Hauer, Arliss Howard, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Rob Kazinsky, Karolina Wydra, Luke Grimes, and Amelia Rose Blaire.

Prepare for battle on June 16.

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The series started in 2008, “In a world where vampires have “come out of the coffin”, Sookie Stackhouse, a telepathic waitress, discovers a new world of different creatures when she meets Bill Compton, a vampire.”

Guest stars joining the HBO smash in Season 6 are acting vet Rutger Hauer (as a mysterious figure with deep ties to Sookie and Jason), “Rubicon’s” Arliss Howard (as Louisiana Governor Truman Burrell), “Friday Night Lights” grad Jurnee Smollett-Bell (as do-gooder Nicole), “90210‘s” Amelia Rose Blaire (as Howard’s onscreen daughter), “House‘s” Karolina Wydra (as a badass vamp) and All The Boys Love Mandy Lane‘s Luke Grimes as James, a Jim Morrison style vampire. The lovely Anna Camp also reprises her role as anti-vamp puritan Sarah.

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The series started in 2008, “In a world where vampires have “come out of the coffin”, Sookie Stackhouse, a telepathic waitress, discovers a new world of different creatures when she meets Bill Compton, a vampire.”

Guest stars joining the HBO smash in Season 6 are acting vet Rutger Hauer (as a mysterious figure with deep ties to Sookie and Jason), “Rubicon’s” Arliss Howard (as Louisiana Governor Truman Burrell), “Friday Night Lights” grad Jurnee Smollett-Bell (as do-gooder Nicole), “90210‘s” Amelia Rose Blaire (as Howard’s onscreen daughter), “House‘s” Karolina Wydra (as a badass vamp) and All The Boys Love Mandy Lane‘s Luke Grimes as James, a Jim Morrison style vampire. The lovely Anna Camp also reprises her role as anti-vamp puritan Sarah.

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The series started in 2008, “In a world where vampires have “come out of the coffin”, Sookie Stackhouse, a telepathic waitress, discovers a new world of different creatures when she meets Bill Compton, a vampire.”

Also joining the HBO smash in Season 6 are acting vet Rutger Hauer (as a mysterious figure with deep ties to Sookie and Jason), “Rubicon’s” Arliss Howard (as Louisiana Governor Truman Burrell), “Friday Night Lights” grad Jurnee Smollett-Bell (as do-gooder Nicole), “90210‘s” Amelia Rose Blaire (as Howard’s onscreen daughter), “House‘s” Karolina Wydra (as a badass vamp) and All The Boys Love Mandy Lane‘s Luke Grimes as James, a Jim Morrison style vampire.

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The series started in 2008, “In a world where vampires have “come out of the coffin”, Sookie Stackhouse, a telepathic waitress, discovers a new world of different creatures when she meets Bill Compton, a vampire.”

Joining the HBO smash in Season 6 are acting vet Rutger Hauer (as a mysterious figure with deep ties to Sookie and Jason), “Rubicon’s” Arliss Howard (as Louisiana Governor Truman Burrell), “Friday Night Lights” grad Jurnee Smollett-Bell (as do-gooder Nicole), “90210‘s” Amelia Rose Blaire (as Howard’s onscreen daughter), “House‘s” Karolina Wydra (as a badass vamp) and All The Boys Love Mandy Lane‘s Luke Grimes as James, a Jim Morrison style vampire.

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The series started in 2008, “In a world where vampires have “come out of the coffin”, Sookie Stackhouse, a telepathic waitress, discovers a new world of different creatures when she meets Bill Compton, a vampire.”

Also joining the HBO smash in Season 6 is acting vet Rutger Hauer (as a mysterious figure with deep ties to Sookie and Jason), “Rubicon’s” Arliss Howard (as Louisiana Governor Truman Burrell), “Friday Night Lights” grad Jurnee Smollett-Bell (as do-gooder Nicole), “90210‘s” Amelia Rose Blaire (as Howard’s onscreen daughter), “House‘s” Karolina Wydra (as a badass vamp) and All The Boys Love Mandy Lane‘s Luke Grimes as James, a Jim Morrison style vampire.

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The series started in 2008, “In a world where vampires have “come out of the coffin”, Sookie Stackhouse, a telepathic waitress, discovers a new world of different creatures when she meets Bill Compton, a vampire.” “True Blood’s” sixth season is slated to premiere in June 2013.

Head inside to see that pic again of Rutger Hauer on set. Very entertaining!

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Whether or not Warners or Legendary Pictures will openly admit it, Trick ‘r Treat is a monster success, and should be a franchise. But that doesn’t necessarily mean they’re not open to the idea. Nor does it mean that Dougherty has strong desires to make one.

It was reported out of the New York Comic-Con this past weekend that Dougherty wad trying to convince Legendary to allow him to make a sequel. We checked in with the artist/screenwriter-turned-director to see what he had in store for Sam and co.

We called Dougherty to see if we could get an official statement regarding a potential Trick ‘r Treat sequel and learned exclusively that, unfortunately, there’s no active development nor an attempt at a pitch. But that doesn’t mean it’s not out of the cards.

“It would be great to do, maybe some day well get to it,” Dougherty tells us. “Every year I think about it a little more, obviously.

“I hear you [fans]. I want to [do it eventually]. I’m seriously kicking it around,” he adds.

If fans really want a sequel, they should descend on the movie’s official Facebook page and make their voices heard.

And residents living in Chicago, Miami, Atlanta, and Salt Lake City should support their local Trick ‘r Treat screenings popping up over the next two weeks.

And there’s also the Fearnet 24 Hour Trick ‘r Treat Marathon forthcoming.

“The more fans continue to support and spread the movie, the more likely it is that Sam will rise from the pumpkin patch once more,” Dougherty urges.

In the film, four interwoven stories that occur on Halloween: An everyday high school principal has a secret life as a serial killer; a college virgin might have just met the one guy for her; a group of teenagers pull a mean prank; a woman who loathes the night has to contend with her holiday-obsessed husband.

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“True Blood” returns to HBO Sunday, June 10 at 9 PM ET/PT. The show’s fifth season will contain 12 episodes and will be the last season of the program overseen by show runner Alan Ball. Now we have the official preview of the return epsiode, “Turn! Turn! Turn!” above!

“Sookie (Anna Paquin) and Lafayette (Nelsan Ellis) struggle with the aftermath of Tara’s (Rutina Wesley) shooting, while also cleaning up after Debbie Pelt. Meanwhile, Bill (Stephen Moyer) and Eric (Alexander Skarsgård), cleaning up a mess of their own, are visited by the Vampire Authority, one of whom is Nora (Lucy Griffiths), a woman from Eric’s past. In search of the missing Marcus, Alcide’s (Joe Manganiello) werewolf pack comes after Sam (Sam Trammell). With Bill away, Jessica (Deborah Ann Woll) enjoys her new freedom by partying with local college kids; Jason (Ryan Kwanten) is visited by the recently turned Rev. Steve Newlin (Michael McMillian); Terry’s (Todd Lowe) PTSD is reignited by Patrick Devins (Scott Foley), an old Iraq War buddy; and Alcide turns up at Sookie’s to warn her about the recently resurfaced Russell Edgington (Denis O’Hare). Written by Brian Buckner; directed by Daniel Minahan.”

Head inside to check it out along with three additional clips from the episode.

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“True Blood” is set to return on Sunday, June 10 at 9/8c. The show’s fifth season will contain 12 episodes and will be the last season of the program to be overseen by show runner Alan Ball. Which I guess means they can throw all logic out the window after that and go totally nuts, right? The show has been so conservative, chaste and predictable while maintaining the upmost adherence to narrative cohesion. I hope they finally get some sex, nudity and blood in the mix.

“Mixing romance, suspense, mystery, and humor, the Emmy-nominated show takes place at a time when vampires have come out of the coffin and follows the on-and-off romance between waitress and part-faerie Sookie Stackhouse (Paquin), who can hear people’s thoughts, and 173-year-old vampire Bill Compton (Moyer).”

Hit the jump for a 30 second teaser for the season.

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“So as the beetle nourishes the lark. So shall human nourish vampire.”

Just before the second season of “Games of Thrones” premiered HBO world premiered the trailer for their forthcoming fifth season of “True Blood.”

The 30-second teaser shares the first ever footage from the newest season, a montage featuring a voiceover from one of the Authority. The Authority is led by Roman, who is played by Christopher Meloni. Sookie (Anna Paquin), Jason (Ryan Kwanten), Sam (Sam Trammell) and Eric (Alexander Skarsgard) and Bill (Stephen Moyer) return this June.

“Mixing romance, suspense, mystery, and humor, the Emmy-nominated show takes place at a time when vampires have come out of the coffin and follows the on-and-off romance between waitress and part-faerie Sookie Stackhouse (Paquin), who can hear people’s thoughts, and 173-year-old vampire Bill Compton (Moyer).”

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Even though most of us are looking ahead to the forthcoming fifth season of “True Blood,” HBO has released a trio of video teasers that take us back. The three videos go on a video tour of the filming locations ending – Fangtasia, Bill’s House, and Sookie’s House – with the season’s slogan “You can’t escape your past….”

“Mixing romance, suspense, mystery, and humor, the Emmy-nominated show takes place at a time when vampires have come out of the coffin and follows the on-and-off romance between waitress and part-faerie Sookie Stackhouse (Anna Paquin), who can hear people’s thoughts, and 173-year-old vampire Bill Compton (Stephen Moyer).”

The supernatural horror series returns this summer.

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Camilla Luddington (pictured), who portrayed Lizzie on “Californication “, has landed a recurring role on the upcoming season of HBO’s vampire drama “True Blood,” which will have a special focus on fairies, reports Deadline.

Luddington will play Claudette, one of Claude’s (Giles Matthey) many sisters, who gives Sookie insight into what it means to be a faerie.

Back in February it was reports that Jacob Hopkins (Priest) had landed the recurring role as the final member of “True Blood”’s highest vampire governing body, the Vampire Authority. Hopkins plays “Alexander Drew,” one of the Authority’s chancellors who was turned to darkness at the age of 9-years-old. Alexander is described as an impetuous vamp who likes to taunt those around him. Carolyn Hennesy will fill the final vacancy on the Authority.

Season 5 is currently in production and premieres this summer on HBO.

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Want to relive the season that destroyed “True Blood”?

In an early announcement to retailers, HBO is planning to bring “True Blood: The Complete Fourth Season” to Blu-ray on May 29.

“Another supernatural force has come to light in Bon Temps – witchcraft – and life for its residents will never be the same. Sookie (Anna Paquin, ‘The Piano’) finds herself entangled in a love triangle – torn between a vengeful Bill (Stephen Moyer, ‘The Double’), the new Vampire King of Mississippi, and Eric (Alexander Skarsgård, ‘Straw Dogs’), who’s not the former Viking he once was. Led by a charismatic witch named Marnie (Fiona Shaw, ‘The Tree of Life’), who threatens to let no one living or dead stand in her way, a powerful coven tempts Lafayette (Nelsan Ellis, ‘The Help’), Tara (Rutina Wesley, ‘True Blood: The Complete First Season’), and Jesus (Kevin Alejandro, ‘Red State’) with otherworldly powers. Jessica (Deborah Ann Woll, ‘True Blood: The Complete Second Season’) tries to adjust to a domestic life, while Jason (Ryan Kwanten, ‘Red Hill’) finds himself alone in werepanther territory. Arlene (Carrie Preston, ‘Doubt’) and Terry (Todd Lowe, ‘True Blood: The Complete Third Season’) come to terms with their highly unusual baby, and Alcide (Joe Manganiello, ‘Spider-Man’) finds himself caught in the clutches of an old flame.”

The box set will present every episode with 1080p (1.78:1) video, a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack, and supplements include: audio commentaries on six selected episodes, Inside the Episodes featurettes, True Blood: The Final Touches featurette, True Blood Lines, True Time Line, Enhanced viewing modes: – Character perspectives, Flashbacks/flashforwards, Vampire histories/Character bios/Hints/FYIs, and Post-production roundtable.

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Alan Ball is stepping down as the head writer of “True Blood”.

I’m not entirely sure how much this will impact the upcoming 5th Season of HBO’s flagship sex and vampires odyssey. I do know that the show resumed production in November, so I have to assume that the majority of the upcoming season is pretty much mapped out. The show’s luxurious (around 14 days per episode) production schedule would allow for around 7 or so segments to be in the can. So it’s safe to say that the remaining 5 are outlined at the very least and the majority of them are scripted.

Not much reason has been given for Ball’s departure from the position (he will remain on the show in some capacity, I’m guessing as a producer) except for “exhaustion”. While that’s often PR code-speak for too much hard partying – but I don’t really think that’s the case here. Perhaps Ball is literally exhausted by pushing the show to ridiculous extremes? I don’t imagine he envisioned it being as patently ridiculous as it’s become when he was first getting it off the ground in 2007-2008.

Per Forbes, “Sookie and her pals from HBO’s True Blood are losing their creator. Alan Ball, I have confirmed, will step down from being headwriter of the show about sexy vampires mixing it up in New Orleans. Explanations include exhaustion, and maybe that the show seemed like it had tired blood last season. Ball will still be with the show, I’m told, but a new regime will guide the fates of the characters into their new season. This could also very well be a money issue, as series tend to get more and more expensive as they drag on.”

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The Hollywood Reporter has learned that young Jacob Hopkins (Priest) has landed the recurring role as the final member of “True Blood”’s highest vampire governing body, the Vampire Authority.

Hopkins plays “Alexander Drew,” one of the Authority’s chancellors who was turned to darkness at the age of 9-years-old. Alexander is described as an impetuous vamp who likes to taunt those around him.

In addition “General Hospital” and “Cougar Town” actress Carolyn Hennesy will fill the final vacancy on the Authority.

Season 5 is currently in production and premieres this summer on HBO.

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Peter Mensah will join HBO’s “True Blood” in a recurring role as “Kibwe,” Chancellor for the Authority, reports Deadline.

Originally from Africa, Kibwe works toward mainstreaming under “Roman”‘s tenure. Mensah has appeared in films including Zack Snyder’s 300, Antoine Fuqua’s Tears Of The Sun, Touchstone Picture’s Hidalgo and James Cameron’s Avatar. His television credits include “Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles,” “Witchblade,” “The Pretender” and “Star Trek: Enterprise.”

Created by Alan Ball, “In a world where vampires have “come out of the coffin”, Sookie Stackhouse (Anna Paquin), a telepathic waitress, discovers a new world of different creatures when she meets Bill Compton (Stephen Moyer), a vampire.”

Season 5 begins this summer!

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Deadline reports that Heyerdahl is joining HBO’s hit vampire drama in a recurring role. He will portray Dieter Braun, an ancient, powerful vampire who plays a large part in the intelligence of the Authority and especially enjoys enhanced interrogation. That is familiar territory for Sanctuary alum Heyerdahl who played the ancient Volturi vampire Marcus in 3 of the Twilight movies: New Moon, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 and the upcoming Part 2. Additionally, he played a demon in an arc on the CW’s “Supernatural.”

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The former “Law & Order: SVU” front man is circling a “major role” in the show’s upcoming fifth season. But what role? An HBO rep declined to comment, but they hear Meloni — who’s currently shooting a top-secret role in The Man of Steel — is in talks to play an incredibly powerful vampire.

If a deal comes to pass, this would be a major casting coup for “True Blood”. It would also mark a high-profile return to the small screen for Meloni following his sudden departure from SVU last spring.

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Overton has been booked for 6 episodes and Herthum has been tapped for 5. Deals for both include series regular options for next season. Overton will play a dirty, beautiful werewolf named Rikki who demands to know what’s become of the pack leader. Herthum will play a particularly large Marine-type werewolf who refuses to bow down before the new pack leader.

Mixing romance, suspense, mystery and humor, the Emmy-nominated show takes place at a time when vampires have come out of the coffin, and follows the on-and-off romance between waitress and part-faerie Sookie Stackhouse (Anna Paquin), who can hear people’s thoughts, and 173-year-old vampire Bill Compton (Stephen Moyer). Pictured: Kelly Overton in ‘Tekken’

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The 35-year-old beauty will play “Salome”, an ancient vampire who is a world class seductress and fiercely intelligent. She also has quite a lot of madness in her. She is the most powerful person in every way yet capable of hiding this power when it serves her purposes.

Mixing romance, suspense, mystery and humor, the Emmy-nominated show takes place at a time when vampires have come out of the coffin, and follows the on-and-off romance between waitress and part-faerie Sookie Stackhouse (Anna Paquin), who can hear people’s thoughts, and 173-year-old vampire Bill Compton (Stephen Moyer).

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Once I begin covering something, it’s nearly impossible for me to stop (see Twilight, although I believe I have officially left that in the dust). Such the case with “True Blood,” HBO’s supernatural show that mixes vampires with werwolves, shape-shifters and witches. Sounds cool, no? Well, it was. In fact, it was once of my favorite ongoing series until the writers literally spit in the face of their supporters with season four. Instead of continuing to write for the horror crowd that made the show popular, they turned it into a shirtless ab-fest for girls to feel a tickle to. Even though I’ve already declared the show as dead, I’m curious to see if they take any of the criticism to heart with season five. Although I doubt it.

Anyhoo, coverage, yes, it’ll continue until it becomes hatred as pure as Twilight (most of you guys really, truly, absolutely hate that franchise with venomous rage!)

TV Line reports today that “True Blood” is introducing the woman who gave life to late werewolf packmaster Marcus. “My Name is Earl” character actress Dale Dickey (pictured below) is joining the HBO hit as Annie, Marcus’ werewolf mother. Powerful and respected within the pack due to her late son’s position, Annie is determined to perform a particular ritual.

Hopefully the ritual is to get Marcus to wear a shirt.

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HBO has renewed the hit show for a 12-episode fifth season, it was announced today by Michael Lombardo, president, HBO Programming. Created by Alan Ball, the series will begin production of new episodes later this year in Los Angeles, with debut set for summer 2012.

“Mixing romance, suspense, mystery and humor, the Emmy-nominated show takes place at a time when vampires have come out of the coffin, and follows the on-and-off romance between waitress and part-faerie Sookie Stackhouse (Anna Paquin), who can hear people’s thoughts, and 173-year-old vampire Bill Compton (Stephen Moyer).” Series creator Alan Ball is also an executive producer of the show, which is based on the bestselling “Sookie Stackhouse” novels by Charlaine Harris.

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“Sookie (Anna Paquin) journeys away from Bon Temps; Eric (Alexander Skarsgard) and Bill (Stephen Moyer) try to win back the human public; Jason (Ryan Kwanten) learns that no good deed goes unpunished; Tara (Rutina Wesley) finds refuge in close quarters; Sam (Sam Trammell) bonds with his own; Hoyt (Jim Parrack) and Jessica (Deborah Ann Woll) debate the dinner menu; Jesus urges Lafayette to join a coven; Terry (Nelsan Ellis) tries to alleviate Arleneʼs (Carrie Preston) fears about the baby.”

The Season 4 newcomers include Gary Cole, Daniel Buran, Dane DeHaan, Rebecca Wisocky, Janina Gavankar, Alexandra Breckenridge, Vedette Lim, Christina Moore, Neil Hopkins, and Chris Butler.

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Daniel Buran, Dane DeHaan, Rebecca Wisocky, Janina Gavankar (“The Gates”), Alexandra Breckenridge (“Dirt,” “Life Unexpected”), Vedette Lim (“As the World Turns”), Christina Moore, Neil Hopkins (“Lost”), and Chris Butler (“The Good Wife”) all join the old cast. Set in the fictional town of Bon Temps, Sookie Stackhouse (Anna Paquin), a waitress, discovers a new world of creatures when she falls in love with Bill Compton (Stephen Moyer), a vampire.

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Daniel Buran, Dane DeHaan, Rebecca Wisocky, Janina Gavankar (“The Gates”), Alexandra Breckenridge (“Dirt,” “Life Unexpected”), Vedette Lim (“As the World Turns”), Christina Moore, Neil Hopkins (“Lost”), and Chris Butler (“The Good Wife”) all join the old cast. Set in the fictional town of Bon Temps, Sookie Stackhouse (Anna Paquin), a waitress, discovers a new world of creatures when she falls in love with Bill Compton (Stephen Moyer), a vampire.

Check out the new teaser and sound off with your theories inside.