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'True Blood' Season Premiere Review: "Who Are You, Really?"

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:00:47 +0000

‘True Blood’ season six spurts out its first episode of the year, as Sookie and the others attempt to determine what Bill has become in the wake of his rebirth, while Jason meets a mysterious stranger, and the Louisiana Governor makes his intentions to persecute vampires known..

Last season’s ‘True Blood’ finale “Save Yourself” left quite a few cliffhangers to be resolved, from Bill's resurrection to Alcide's new role as packmaster, so how does “Who Are You, Really” get the new season started? What will season six of ‘True Blood’ bring, now that "Billith" has risen?

Read on for your in-depth recap of everything you need to know about the ‘True Blood’ season six premiere, “Who Are You, Really?”

'True Blood' Season 6: 10 Questions We Want Answered

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:52:53 +0000

‘True Blood’ season six will finally spill out its premiere episode “Who Are You, Really?” this Sunday on HBO, and its fang-banging fans are dying to find out the answers to the unsolved mysteries of season five and beyond. To help get ready for the new season, we’ve put together 10 burning questions we can’t [...]

'True Blood' Season 6 Premiere Sneak Peeks: Sookie Asks Bill "Who Are You, Really?"

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:30:08 +0000

We're just days away from the 'True Blood' season 6 premiere, and fan-blood has begun to boil with anticipation for the return of Bill, Sookie, Eric and the rest. Before Sunday's big debut episode "Who Are You, Really," we've got three all-new clips from 'True Blood' season 6 to tide you over, wherein the truth of Bill's return is revealed!

'The Newsroom' Season 2 Trailer: Chips Are Falling!

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 11:00:31 +0000

Last night may have been 'Game of Thrones'' shining finale moment, but HBO spared no expenses in promoting both its recently announced returns and the long-expected premieres to come this summer. Aaron Sorkin's 'The Newsroom' season 2 finally received a proper trailer, but does it look like Sorkin learned any lessons from the multiple misfires of the journalism drama's first season?

'True Blood' Season 6′s Latest Trailer: A Different Set of Rules

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 10:11:59 +0000

Were new trailers for HBO's 'The Newsroom,' 'Boardwalk Empire' and others during last night's 'Game of Thrones' finale not enough? Say no more! 'True Blood' season 6 has spurted out two new looks into the new outing, premiering next Sunday, June 16, and the only thing flying more than the red stuff are the vampires themselves!

HBO Sets 'Boardwalk Empire' Season 4 Premiere, Final 'Eastbound & Down' Episodes

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 18:15:42 +0000

As HBO prepares for the event of the year in next Sunday's 'Game of Thrones' finale, the premium cable network has mapped out the rest of its major tentpoles as well. The fourth season of 'Boardwalk Empire' will debut mid-September, while Danny McBride fan-favorite 'Eastbound & Down' will return for its final eight episodes a few weeks later. HBO also announce a premiere for Stephen Merchant's 'Hello Ladies,' but when can viewers get in on the action?

'Game of Thrones' Season 3: Go Inside the Red Wedding, And Read the Original Version!

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 11:30:44 +0000

While we've attempted no short supply of ice cream and kittens to bring our mood up from 'Game of Thrones' Sunday bloodbath "The Rains of Castamere," our appreciation for the scene's execution (no pun intended) has not abated. One way to get through the depression? Go behind the scenes of the infamous Red Wedding, and read the original version by series creator George R.R. Martin!

'Boardwalk Empire"s Bobby Cannavale Joins Martin Scorsese-Mick Jagger Music Drama for HBO

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 03:19:50 +0000

While we were saddened to see Bobby Cannavale depart HBO's 'Boardwalk Empire' last year, the former Gyp Rosetti may not have gone very far. New reports claim that Cannavale has won the leading role in a long-gestating music drama pilot created for HBO by Martin Scorsese, Mick Jagger himself, and 'Boardwalk Empire' creator Terence Winter.

'Game of Thrones' "The Rains of Castamere" Photos: Better Red Than Dead

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 01:36:17 +0000

After a brief Memorial Day hiatus, 'Game of Thrones' season 3 will return this Sunday with its penultimate episode of the season "The Rains of Castamere," unnerving both HBO and George R.R. Martin fans alike with the promise of the bloodiest episode yet. The first official photos from Sunday's episode are a bit light on the red, but who's missing from the picture?

New 'True Blood' Season 6 Trailer: You Will Believe a Vamp Can Fly!

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 28 May 2013 11:30:26 +0000

'Game of Thrones' may have taken the week off for Memorial Day, but that didn't stop 'True Blood's sixth season from spurting out another trailer in advance of its June 16 season 6 premiere. The new sneak peak of the HBO vampire soap's latest run puts the godly Bill (or Billith) at the center, showing off some impressive new abilities now that the good Mr. Compton has come to embody the vampire deity. Preview the bloody new 'True Blood' season 6 trailer inside!

'Game of Thrones' Behind the Scenes: Whose Wedding Has Them Seeing Red?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:15:15 +0000

Unsurprisingly, 'Game of Thrones' weddings have been the talk of the season between this past Sunday's all-new episode "Second Sons" and the multiple manners in which Robb Stark's marital actions last season have come to complicate the Northern rebellion. As we head into the climactic final episodes of season 3, should we be worried for any of the upcoming unions?

James Gandolfini's 'Criminal Justice' Returns to HBO as Limited Series

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Mon, 13 May 2013 22:30:23 +0000

Some months ago we were dismayed to learn the 'The Sopranos' star James Gandolfini's upcoming HBO pilot 'Criminal Justice' wouldn't go to series, despite its impressive pedigree and established BBC predecessor. Now, it seems that 'Criminal Justice' will return Gandolfini to HBO after all, moving forward as a limited series! Find out about Tony Soprano's next gig inside!

'True Blood' Season 6 Photos: Preview the Bloody Sexy Season in HBO's Massive Gallery!

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 10 May 2013 19:08:22 +0000

Sweet mother of ‘True Blood,’ it’s happening! As if reporters didn’t have enough on their plates with the ongoing renewal announcements, HBO has unveiled a massive new gallery of ‘True Blood’ season 6 photos that promise a bloody (and sexy!) vampire-human war ahead. Not only do we glimpse a host of new characters, but also our returning favorites in the flesh! Get in here to check out the full ‘True Blood’ season 6 gallery before we burst!

'The Newsroom' Season 2: Aaron Sorkin Dishes on Season Structure and Plot

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Mon, 06 May 2013 19:10:39 +0000

Given 'True Blood's' generous spurt of new footage this weekend, we were also finally able to catch a glimpse of 'The Newsroom' season 2, after the Aaron Sorkin drama's prior teaser skipped out on showing the actual cast. The latest preview for 'The Newsroom' season 2's July 14 premiere sees a new structure to its storytelling, as well as a quick refresher on what characters will have unsorted drama, so check out an early preview of 'The Newsroom' season 2 inside!

'True Blood' Season 6 Trailer: No One Lives Forever!

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Sat, 04 May 2013 20:21:26 +0000

For as much as we enjoyed the recent "Waiting Sucks" teasers and the recent bottle spot, it was high time 'True Blood' season 6 spurted out a full trailer! The latest look into the June 16 premiere offers up plenty of blood, bodies and battles as the vampires go to war with the humans, but how long will it be before heads start to roll? No one lives forever, so check out the badass full trailer for 'True Blood' season 6 inside!

Dwayne Johnson and Mark Wahlberg to Headline HBO Athlete Dramedy Pilot

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 02 May 2013 19:05:55 +0000

After dominating the box office this past weekend with Michael Bay's 'Pain and Gain,' Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Mark Wahlberg are heading to the last place we expected to find them -- the small screen. The body-building duo will reunite for an upcoming HBO drama pilot about retired athletes in Miami, with Johnson set to star and Peter Berg attached to direct a script from 'Entourage' writer Stephen Levinson. But is there any chance HBO would pass on such a star-studded series?

'Veep' Season 3: HBO Renews for Additional Term

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 01 May 2013 20:44:25 +0000

Four more years might be a high asking price for HBO's Emmy-winning political satire 'Veep,' but an additional 10 episodes have officially been voted through. HBO has announced that Julia Louis-Dreyfus will dress up Vice President Selina Meyer's foul mouth for another year, granting the comedy a third season of 10 episodes to begin in 2014. Find out about 'Veep's' next term in office inside!

'True Blood' Season 6 Teaser Trailer: Blood Will Spill!

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:55:12 +0000

We've been greatly enjoying the initial 'True Blood' season 6 "Waiting Sucks" teasers, which have offered up tantalizing glimpses into the chaos and unrest of the HBO drama's sixth year, premiering June 16. Now, as the date grows even close, HBO has released new teaser that doesn't offer much in the way of new footage, but contains an ominous warning of the coming vampire-human civil war. Preview the latest from 'True Blood' season 6 inside!

'True Blood' Season 6 Preview: Eric Fangs Out About Vampire Experimentation

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 22:30:30 +0000

It's been a big day for TV, but you didn't think we'd forget about the latest from 'True Blood' season 6, did you? Joining the other "Waiting Sucks" teasers today is Eric Northman, who seems to have found a new friend warning of ominous vampire experimentation in the ongoing human-vampire war. But just who is this young lady? Check out the latest preview from 'True Blood' season 6 inside to find out!

Guillermo del Toro and HBO Developing 'Monster' Manga Series Adaptation

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 05:32:50 +0000

All eyes are on acclaimed horror director Guillermo del Toro to deliver in this summer's monster blockbuster 'Pacific Rim,' as well as our continued interest in FX's adaptation of 'The Strain,' but del Toro's next 'Monster' project might be somewhere in between. The 'Pan's Labrynth' director has reportedly teamed with HBO to develop a series based on beloved Naoki Urasawa manga series 'Monster,' but is the concept too out there even for HBO?