True Blood a Hit for HBO
Alan Ball the creator of HBO’s “Six Feet Under” adapted Charliane Harris’ novel to create a world that not only incorporates violence, sex and humour, but also dwells upon the concept of belonging and being accepted. The two main characters (Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer) deal with the issues of love, acceptance and feelings of being needed and wanted throughout the series which has caused major chatter on various websites. Alan Ball has stated that he has surfed the various chat rooms to hear what viewers are saying about the show and has found that many women are mesmerized by the love story between Bill and Sookie.
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More True Blood Spoiler News for Season 2
Bill and Sookie’s relationship will not be the only focus in season 2. The series will develop several storylines with the other various characters. Jason will become more invovled with Fellowship of the Sun as he tries to find meaning to his life. The mysterious Maryann’s identity will be revealed in this season and will lead the audience to wonder what more is out there. Perhaps the biggest question that people have on their mind is what happened to Lafayette and will he be in Season 2. Alan Ball provides a little teaser by saying ”I can’t tell you if Lafayette will be back,” but ”He did die in the books.” What does this cryptic message mean? It seems that Alan Ball will keep us guessing until the season begins in the summer.
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Look at New Blood on True Blood
Jarett Wieselman from PopWrap takes a look at all the new actors joining Alan Ball’s hit HBO TV series “True Blood” for season 2. Jarett takes a look at Preston Jones, Ashley Jones (no relations), Wes Brown and Anna Camp and explains the roles that each has been assigned and what we may expect or hope to see with these new characters. The only actor not assigned a character as of yet is Preston Jones who maybe someone or something that is not from Book 2 of the Sookie Stackhouse series. Jarrett also examines the four new cast members from season 1 returning in perhaps larger roles in season 2. Michelle Forbes (Maryann), Deborah Ann Woll (Jessica), Todd Lowe (Terry), and Mehcad Brooks (Eggs) will provide more intrigue, questions and add to the emotional rollercoaster ride that the show puts its audiences through each week. To read Jarett Wieselman’s detailed summary please click the link below.
SOURCE: Introducing “True Blood’s” Fresh Meat
True Blood Gets High Praise
Matthew Gilbert from the Boston Globe reviews Alan Ball’s HBO TV series “True Blood” and looks at the dynamics on the show and interesting metaphors and analogies. The article focuses on Bill and the difficulties he suffers not only for being different but because of the townpeople’s disapproval of his relationship with Sookie. The show may be about vampires, shapeshifters and a telepathic waitress but it divulges deeper into the under belly of society and the misunderstanding and suspicion that people face and see in others in real life. The author of the article gives high praise to Stephen Moyer for his portrayal of Bill Compton for his ability to give so much depth to his character. He states that the chemistry between Bill and Sookie is so compelling to watch that you feel for them and truly feel they belong together. To read this truly wonderful analysis of “True Blood’ please click the link below.
SOURCE: Taking a moment to gush about “True Blood”
True Blood High With TV Critics
The HBO TV series “True Blood” written by Alan Ball has definitely made a huge impression on TV critics in its first year. TV critics are seeing the reasons for the popularity of the show and praising its merits, according to Josef Adalian of TV Week. For a new TV Drama it has done extremely well among the competition by ranking fifth on the Critics Poll and the only new series to be in the top 10 for 2008. The critics were particularly impressed with the strong cast on the show which only emphasizes what alot of fans already had know. With Alan Ball”s superb production and the amazingly talented actors on the show it is no wonder that “True Blood” is now the third highest ranked show in HBO history only behind of the “Sopranos” and “Sex in the City”. To read the article on “True Blood” and the others on the TV critics hit list, click the link below.
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