Season 5 Episode Guide (Updating)

Will keep updating as info gets released, I had this in other places but think it needs it's own link.
I see many of the videos are now marked Private or removed by users, don't know why that is but I am sorry for that. It ruins the whole purpose of cataloging the show for fans, especially newer ones who might want a look back or even us diehards who are rewatching or just want to read more during an hiatus. Below are the promos for the first part of season 5-


SUNDAY, JUNE 10, E1, “Turn! Turn! Turn!”
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).




SUNDAY, JUNE 17, E2, “Authority Always Wins”
At the Vampire Authority headquarters in New Orleans, Bill and Eric meet Salome (Valentina Cervi) and become acquainted with the Authority’s interrogation techniques. Pam (Kristin Bauer van Straten) recalls her human life as the madam of the Comstock Brothel in San Francisco, and her first encounter with Eric. Werewolves J.D. (Louis Herthum) and Rikki (Kelly Overton) pay tribute to Marcus, but Alcide refuses to participate or take his rightful place as the new packmaster. Martha Bozeman (Dale Dickey) shows up wanting to see her granddaughter, causing conflict for Sam and Luna (Janina Gavankar). Fearing Russell’s return, Sookie procures a home-protection system; Arlene (Carrie Preston) tries to get to the bottom of Terry’s erratic behavior; Steve Newlin stops by with an offer for Jessica; and Jason feels the brunt of his womanizing ways.

SUNDAY, JUNE 24, E3, “Whatever I Am, You Made Me”
Bill and Eric barter for their lives with the Authority Chancellors and their leader, Roman (Christopher Meloni). Salome and Roman enlist a new ally in the face of Russell’s return. Sookie goes to Fangtasia to ask for help from Pam, who is still caught up in her memories of Eric and the strange murders at the Comstock Brothel. Andy’s dalliance with Holly (Lauren Bowles) comes back to bite him in the butt; later, he’s visited by Gordon (Steve Rankin) and Barbara Pelt (Linda Purl), who are searching for Debbie. Jason bumps into an old high school teacher, but their reunion brings up conflicting feelings.

Ep. 51 Clip - Authority Makes a Deal

Episode 4 “We’ll Meet Again” SUNDAY, JULY 1 
Eric (Alexander Skarsgård) and Bill (Stephen Moyer) have doubts they will survive the search for Russell (Denis O’Hare). Sookie (Anna Paquin) opens up to Alcide (Joe Manganiello). An irate Lafayette (Nelsan Ellis) unwittingly puts Sookie’s life in danger. At Authority headquarters, Roman (Christopher Meloni) and Salome (Valentina Cervi) continue interrogating Nora (Lucy Griffiths) about the Sanguinistas – and a possible traitor within the Council. Pam (Kristin Bauer van Straten) forcesTara (Rutina Wesley) to toe the line; Andy (Chris Bauer) and Jason (Ryan Kwanten) go to a burlesque party; Sam’s (Sam Trammell) shifter friends invite him for a run; Terry (Todd Lowe) flashes back to a deadly night in Iraq; Hoyt (Jim Parrack) tests the fangbanger waters; Sookie drowns her sorrows.
Written by Alexander Woo; directed by Romeo Tirone.

Episode 5 : “Let’s Boot and Rally” SUNDAY, JULY 8 
With time running short, Bill and Eric enlist Sookie to probe for clues on Russell’s hiding place. Unable to deal with the demon magic inside him, Lafayette calls out to Jesus’ spirit for help. Patrick Devins (Scott Foley) and Terry are held hostage in the bunker of their Iraq War buddy Brian Eller (Brian Geraghty). Jason wakes to a disturbing dream; Jessica (Deborah Ann Woll) gives Tara advice on adjusting to vampire life; Sam visits Luna (Janina Gavankar)with bad news.
Written by Angela Robinson; directed by Michael Lehmann.

Ep. 53 - Recap

Episode 6: “Hopeless” SUNDAY, JULY 15 
The aftermath at the asylum leaves Sookie with an eerie sense of foreboding. At Fangtasia, Pam breaks up a vamp-girl fight, praising Tara for her tenacity. Lafayette visits Ruby Jean (Alfre Woodard), who also received a disturbing message from Jesus. Fearing for his family’s safety, Terry blames his curse for his troubles with Arlene (Carrie Preston). Alcide challenges J.D. (Louis Herthum); Sam offers to help Andy investigate the recent shootings; Roman lays out his plans to take out Russell.
Written by Alan Ball; directed by Dan Attias. Source

Special promo via True Blood News

Ep. 54 - Inside the Episode

Sunday July 22, E7, "In The Beginning"

 Salome reveals her true allegiances; Sookie embraces her human side; Sam sniffs out some perps; Alcide braces for a fight. (Written by Brian Buckner; directed by Michael Ruscio.)
Playdates: July 22, 25, 26 and 28  
Episode #55: “In the Beginning”
Bill and Eric get a powerful taste of sacred blood. A revelation at Hot Wings causes Sookie to wonder what her life would be like without faerie powers. Meanwhile, Sam sniffs out several shifter shooters; Hoyt finds camaraderie in a new group of friends; Alcide prepares for the worst in his face-off with J.D.; Andy attempts to reconnect with Bud; Lafayette finds an unlikely ally searching for Jesus’ body in Mexico; Lettie Mae (Adina Porter) pays Tara a visit; Arlene takes a sentimental journey as her concerns for Terry deepen. 
Sunday July 29, E8 "Somebody That I Used to Know"

 The Authority revels in a new direction; Sookie and Jason visit the site of their parents’ deaths; Luna gets stuck on Sam. (Written by Mark Hudis; directed by Stephen Moyer.)
Playdates: July 29 and 31 

Episode #56: “Somebody That I Used To Know”
At Authority headquarters, the Chancellors revel in the afterglow of recent events; Eric gets a message from Godric; Bill is shaken by a distant memory. Helped by Claude (Giles Matthey) and his sisters, Sookie and Jason visit the site of their parents’ deaths, with shocking results. An emotional Luna tries to walk in Sam’s shoes. Hoyt’s new pals bring him a present; Lafayette leads a séance to purge a curse; J.D. ups the stakes of  
Updates for E7 and E8 from HighlightHollywood
UPDATE 7/11& 7/13 

From Spoiler TV-
Sunday Aug. 5, Episode 5.09 - Everybody Wants to Rule the World- Vampires celebrate the start of the holy war; anti-supernatural zealots put Sookie in danger.Sunday Aug. 12 Sunday Aug 12, Episode 5.10 - Gone, Gone, Gone
Bill puts a spin on the rising vampire violence; Jason uncovers a mysterious scroll.
Sunday Aug. 19, Episode 5.11 - Song of the Dead Faerie 
Bill slips into religious fervor; Sookie seeks insight from the faerie Elder.
Sunday Aug. 26, Episode 5.12 - Save Yourself 
In the Season 5 finale Eric embarks on a final, desperate mission to overthrow the Authority and save Bill from losing his humanity. Andy faces the consequences of a Light Pact he made and Alcide readies for a second showdown with J.D. Sam and Luna test their limits in trying to escape the Authority. Directed by Michael Lehman

From IMDB and TV.com and of course, Rhoswhen7,Bookies ♥ True BloodShowtime Australia

According to the schedule that HBO sent to media outlets in May, new True Blood episodes will air on all 5 Sundays in July. It makes sense, because the 4th is in the middle of the week, but it's good to have confirmation anyway. That means season 5 of True Blood should finish up on August 26.
Gary Calamar talks about this season's music with Fresh102.7, so no speculation needed on what the tunes will be -The season premiere featured a couple of classic songs and one new take on a timeless hit. “Turn! Turn! Turn!” played as the credits rolled, but it wasn’t the iconic version by The Byrds. Instead, it was a new version recorded by Kentucky rock band My Morning Jacket. Music supervisor Gary Calamar, who has been nominated for a Grammy twice for True Blood‘s soundtracks, says that they almost weren’t able to get the song cleared for the show. “The Byrds made the song famous, but this arrangement was written by Pete Seeger,” he explained in an exclusive interview with CBS Local. So, the legendary folk singer would have to approve of their usage. “Pete Seeger’s publicist was overly cautious, and didn’t know if his classic song would be right for this bloody, sexy vampire show.” At first they were turned down. “But I used my secret weapon – begging – and got them to change their minds. ”Early in the episode, two of the characters – vampires Bill Compton  and Eric Northman  -have been captured by their enemies. As they’re being transported in the trunk of a car, Paul McCartney’s “Silly Love Songs” plays on the stereo.Later on, another vampire – Jessica Hamby the red headed vampire is seen leading her new pals through a rendition of The Runaways’ “Cherry Bomb” on Guitar Hero, while her (sometime) love interest Jason Stackhouse  plays the plastic axe.  At the end of “Cherry Bomb,” a lovesick Jason leaves the party with a girl he’s just picked up, Jessica launches into yet another classic: Foreigner’s “Feels Like The First Time.”As for the rest of the season, Calamar reveals a few musical secrets. Next week’s episode, “Authority Always Wins,” features a cover of John Mellencamp’s “Authority Song” by New York rockabilly singer Bosco Delrey. 
Later in the season, Iggy Pop duets with Bethany Cosentino from indie pop group Best Coast on a new song called “Boot And Rally” for an episode of the same name. That project was a particular thrill for Calamar: “When we watched the show, there was a song that the writers kind of penciled in that didn’t really work,” he says. “And we were thinking should we change the title. I suggested we have someone write a new song called ‘Boot and Rally.’” That “someone” turned out to be Calamar himself, who worked on the song with another writer named James Combs. But how did they get the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer on the song? Pop’s people reached out to the True Blood team early in the season, to offer the services of the Stooges frontman, who counts himself among the show’s faithful. A huge fan of the punk rock legend, Calamar says “It was a major thrill! I can barely believe it, it’s amazing.”This season will also feature a new song by much-buzzed about newcomers Alabama Shakes, a previously released cover of Tears For Fears’ “Everybody Wants To Rule The World” by New York punk/pop group Care Bears On Fire, and Los Lobos covering the World War II era hit “We’ll Meet Again.”

Vampire's Kiss

Kristin's Spoiler Chat from earlier today-
PeachyTine: So excited about season 5 of True Blood. Any scoop on any possible Alcide/Sookie romance?It's definitely possible. Assuming of course that Alcide could get over that whole "you killed my ex-wife" thing. Alcide's confession last season to Sookie and his desire to protect her is very much present in the season premiere, but like all things in Bon Temps, romance is on the back burner until the bodies are buried. Oh what? Yep, multiple bodies need to be disposed of. Don't worry, there is a terribly sexy growl from Alcide in there too. 
Elly: Forget about Eric and Sookie and tell me about my favorite pair on True Blood: Eric and Pam!Eric still has plenty of love for Pam. And Kristin Bauer van Straten promises that Pam is on a mission to get back in Eric's good graces. "Pam will go to any length to be reunited with her maker. Any length," she tells us forebodingly. "And we're going to see it. Pam has an amazing arc because we get to see her backstory and how she was made. It explains why Pam is the way she is and also why Eric is her one person that she can't live without." We've seen the first four episodes of True Blood's fifth season, and trust us when we say that Pam will more than likely be your favorite T.B. character this year.

But before you settle in to catch up with the folks in Bon Temps, you should know we bugged the entire cast about the burning questions on our minds since season four. Who dug up Russell Edgington? What's the status of the Eric-Sookie-Bill love triangle? If you're curious to hear what Anna Paquin, Alexander Skarsgard and the rest said, then sink your teeth into some True Blood scoop:

Let's eliminate a couple of people from the Russell Edgington (Denis O'Hare) mystery.

"It definitely wasn't Eric," Skarsgård tells us. "Eric would never do that." OK, one down. Only about 18 suspects to go, plus countless other new characters who might have done it. What about the werewolves?

"It wasn't Alcide. I'll tell you that much," Joe Manganiello insists. OK, two down. Back to the vamps.

"I can't tell you who dug up Russell Edgington because it's a very major plot point," Stephen Moyer laughs. Hmmm, interesting response, Vampire Bill. We'll let that vague answer slide...for now. Moving on to that Bill-Sookie-Eric love brouhaha, Moyer reveals how the situation is going to play out in season five.

"I think he's got other things on his mind. There's just not time to worry about that relationship," he tells us. "When we left Bill and Eric last time, Sookie had just told them she was going in a different direction for a while. And then something major happens to them and they are completely caught up with dealing with that."

Meanwhile, Manganiello says that Alcide is not exactly still smitten with the lovely Sookie. "You're going to see him pick up where he left off last season, which was pissed, and you're really going to see his transformation this season into the big bad wolf," he teases. "This is the season I've been waiting for since I've been on the show." Watch all the Videos HERE
One more photo from Entertainment Weekly's Season 5 coverage, love angry Pam.

From Tommy Lightfoot Garrett's HighlightHollywood-

So, what about the love triangle that dominated season 4, almost as much as the vicious 400-year-old witch Antonia, who crossed over from the other side, puddle-jumped a Continent and showed up in Bon Temps with vengeance on her mind. Stephen Moyer, perhaps feeling guilty about not offering a solid answer previously was first to chime in.
“I think he’s [King Bill] got other things on his mind. There’s just not time to worry about that relationship,” Moyer insists. “When we left Bill and Eric last time, Sookie had just told them she was going in a different direction for a while. And then something major happens to them and they are completely caught up with dealing with that.”
Meanwhile, hunky Joe Manganiello says that Alcide is not exactly still smitten with the delicious Sookie. “You’re going to see him pick up where he left off last season, which was pissed, and you’re really going to see his transformation this season into the big bad wolf,” the “Magic Mike” leading man teases. “This is the season I’ve been waiting for since I’ve been on the show.” Me too! Okay, back to the important things in life.
Sunday night is headed right our way. We are now down to THREE, count them, THREE days before Makers Day opens up everyone’s imagination. There is one thing I can promise. We are going to find out a lot more when Alan Ball hands out the drama on Sunday night. Tara’s fate will be revealed! And there is a big shocker coming forward in the Eric/Pam saga!
Somebody tell the new girl that Debbie wasn't Alcide's wife-

Campblood's Bloodwork is back and ready to recap Sunday's Premiere!

Big Giftee from HBO for 100,000  tweets of #Makersday, script pages for the Newlin Jason scene, pretty cool. From True Blood's Facebook.

True Blood - Ep. #501 Jason/Steve Scene I: 6/1/12 1.

INT. JASON’S HOUSE - NIGHT (N0)

A naked JASON stands OPPOSITE a FANGS-OUT STEVE NEWLIN in

the doorway, knowing better than to look him in the eye.

STEVE:Jason, I swear it to you and I swear it to God: I am not here to hurt you. All I want is to talk.

JASON:See, you say that, but I seen your fangs. And I have been ‘round the block enough times to know that fangs are basically like twin hardons. Hard-ons for trouble, or for feedin’ on somebody. But never just

for talkin’. Not ever.

BLOOD TEARS start forming in the corners of Steve’s eyes.

STEVE:Please...? I’m scared. And I’ve got no one else to turn to.

JASON:What about your followers? You got thousands of ‘em out there lookin’for you.

STEVE:And what do you think will happen when they find out about this? These are people I trained to kill folks like me.

ON JASON, softening a little, as he realizes Steve’s in quite the pickle.

ON STEVE, his FANGS RETRACT. He seems pleasantly surprised by this fact. Ah! There went the fangs! Look...

JASON:No way -- I ain’t lookin’ at you.

STEVE:(hurt),Why?

JASON:Because you’ll fuckin’ glamour me!

STEVE:Jason, a vampire has to be taught how to glamour. And nobody taught me anything.

JASON:Bullshit. What about your, um...

STEVE:(a disdainful laugh) My “Maker”?

JASON:Yeah?

STEVE:My being turned was a punishment. I’m not saying I didn’t deserve it, but... I woke up in a hole in the ground with a strange woman who wouldn’t tell me anything. Didn’t even give me her name. She just...

ran off.

ON JASON, Steve’s story touching a soft spot in his armored resolve:

JASON:Seriously...? (forgetting, looking into Steve’s eyes) She abandoned you?

ON STEVE, he’s got Jason. GLAMOUR SCORE kicks in.

STEVE:Hey, there.

JASON:(under his influence) Hey.

STEVE:Invite me in, Jason.

JASON:‘Course. Come on in, Reverend... OFF STEVE, entering..INT. JASON’S HOUSE - NIGHT 

Jason sits under a blanket on his barcalounger, still under Steve’s influence. Steve applies the last piece of

ELECTRICAL TAPE to Jason’s mouth.

STEVE: I want you to hear what I’m about to say with a clear and open mind, so in a minute, I’m going to

release you from my influence. When I do, all you’re going to remember is that you invited me in, and you

asked me to put this tape over your mouth, okay? Jason nods “okay”. Steve takes a seat on the couch. Only now does he release Jason from his influence. Hello, Jason. Thank you so much for inviting me into your home.

JASON: (through tape,muffled) Yrrrr wlcm, Rvrrnd Ewnln.

STEVE: There’s something I’ve been gathering up the courage to tell you ever since the day I found out

you were sleeping with my wife. You, You see...(deep breath, here goes nothin’) I didn’t care so much that you slept with Sarah. What hurt was that she got to sleep with you...

ON JASON, his eyes saying what his mouth can’t: “Where exactly are you goin’ with this, Reverend Newlin?”

STEVE: But even before that -- the whole time you were at camp -- all these feelings were... building up inside me. And I couldn’t admit it, not even to myself. I think that’s why I started acting the way I did, all

murderous and whatnot. But now that I’ve been blessed with immortality, I’ve finally got the strength to say it: (vulnerable) I am a gay Vampire-American, and I love you, Jason Stackhouse. And now I’m going to let you speak...

Steve gently REMOVES THE TAPE from Jason’s mouth. Sorry if this hurts...

JASON: Well, I asked for it, so...

STEVE: (expectant) So...?

JASON: First off... I’m flattered. ‘Cause that was without a doubt the nicest “I love you” I’ve ever gotten from anybody, male, female, or otherwise. Second: I forgive you, for actin’ all “murderous and whatnot”. But I gotta be honest with you, Reverend -- (pointing to himself) -- this dog don’t bark that way.

ON STEVE, crushed, angry, and embarrassed, all at once.

JASON: Look, I’m sorr--

Unable to control himself, Steve DROPS FANGS once again.

STEVE: DO NOT! PITY ME!

JASON: I ain’t pityin’ you!

STEVE: LOVE ME!

JASON: It ain’t the way love works! You can’t make yourself love somebod--

But Steve has already VAMP SPED across the room, and is holding him in a half-Nelson, one of his hands covering Jason’s mouth. Jason’s eyes register a 10 on the-freaked the-fuck-out-register, as Steve whispers into his ear: (seductive, scary) My dead heart beats for you. The least you could do is try.

Acting on impulse alone, Steve SLIDES THE TIPS OF HIS FANGS ALONG JASON’S NECK, savoring him, collecting memories and smells of this moment. Jason struggles, but to no avail -- Steve’s too strong.

From Celebuzz, not anything official -
True Blood is coming back for a sixth season. Though it will not come as a surprise to fans of the hit vampire drama, one of the show’s stars, Todd Lowe, dropped the news during an interview with Celebuzz when he was asked how producers were coping with hiding star Anna Paquin‘s growing baby bump.

“I think she is due right before we start (filming) the sixth season,” revealed Lowe, 35, who plays Terry Bellefleur.

The subtle confirmation comes on the eve of the 12-episode fifth season premiere and follows the decision of show runner Alan Ball to stand down.
In February, Ball said he would continue on the series in a supervisory role should True Blood be renewed for a sixth season. At the time, HBO added that if the show “proceed(ed) to season six, the show will remain in the very capable hands of the talented team of writers and producers who have been with the show for a number of years.”
A source close to the production last night told Celebuzz nothing had yet been confirmed.
“I’m sure they said that as an assumption and meant it in the context of assuming there’s a pick-up,” the insider said.
Whether or not Lowe, 35, accidentally revealed the studio’s sixth season secret, he was candid about how producers have been forced to call on a stunt double to work overtime to mask Paquin’s expanding waistline.
“I know that her stunt double has had more work than needed before,” he said. “I know that and they’re pretty creative with staging and costuming.”

Three to Go Thursday

AccessHollywood has a Trueblood rundown for Season 5, with links for all the premiere interviews. There's more goodies HERE.
True Blood” returns for its fifth season on Sunday, and Denis O’Hare said to expect a refreshed take on Season 3 favorite, former Vampire King of Mississippi, Russell Edgington.
“What everyone is expecting, is that he’s going to come out of the ground, spitting sparks… and what they’ve done is satisfied that, but also given you something else, which I think is really smart,” Denis told Access Hollywood last week at the premiere of HBO’s pulpy vampire drama in Los Angeles. “We get to see a different side of him and a lot more of the humor — without losing the viciousness — which is great.”
Season 5 is being set up as a battle between the vampires who want the bloodsuckers to live in harmony with humans (mainstreamers) and those who don’t – like Russell.
“He’s an anarchist; he doesn’t believe in joining groups; he doesn’t believe in actually obeying rules, so I think it’s really hard for him to be in any sort of framework, so he might play along for a little while,” Denis teased.
Alan Ball (Creator): “It is really the most epic season,” he told Access. However, star Anna Paquin’s pregnancy won’t affect her character – fairy/human/waitress/butt-kicker Sookie Stackhouse – but it will affect her wardrobe.
“I actually heard from the costume designer midway through the season, she said ‘Sookie can’t wear a Merlotte’s T-shirt anymore.’ And I went, ‘Well, it’s a good thing Sookie really isn’t at Merlotte’s anymore, she’s basically trying to save the World’ outfits,” he added. (so she isnt at Merlotte's this season, Whaaaa?)
Kristin Bauer van Straten on the reveal of Pam’s backstory: “It explains her personality and her connection to her maker, and her unsympathetic nature, and I also feel like why she takes such effort to dress.”
Nelsan Ellis on Lafayette moving on without Jesus: “He’s a bit dreary… It was a powerful romance and now he loses him, by his own hand… but he comes out of it.”
And on how his character might deal with life-threatening situations in the future: “If Lafayette’s life is in peril, he has acquired some skills where he can thoroughly defend himself.”
Sam Trammell on the troubles ahead for Sam Merlotte: “Physically, it’s probably the worst season. I get hurt pretty bad this year. No human being could survive the amount of physical abuse I take this year.”

EW has 11 different covers out on June 8 and behind the scene photos from HBO.

When penning the fifth season ofTrue Blood, the frightening yet disarmingly funny vampire drama that returns to HBO this Sunday, creator Alan Ball found inspiration (in all places!) by watching the scary-in-their-own-right presidential primaries.“My first instinct about going into religion and politics was from watching Michele Bachmann, who thinks she has a direct line to God.” Ball told EW. “What would happen if she became president? A lot of right-wingers would like to see a theocracy in America. From there we thought, ‘What would a vampire theocracy be and how would you justify it? What kind of impact would it have on humans?’”The result is a battle between the Tru Blood-sipping Authority, headed by Roman Zimojic (Christopher Meloni), and religious extremists like the Sanguinistas, who believe humans were created by God for one purpose only: to serve as a hearty meal. “Sanguine is from the Latin word for blood, and I was trying to find a name that like a real movement,” explains Ball.

I saw this Joe and Kristin video before but CNN just posted it on youtube.

Sam at Philadelphia Comic Con, Philicon- Thank You Pattie for posting (she has great videos from the con, Norman Reedus, Stan Lee!) For Shelita, Laura and Heather!

Askars going to watch the Stanley Cup Finals, more pics here, The 35-year-old True Blood heartthrob heartthrob drove his 25-year-old The East co-star to catch Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals between the Kings and the N.J. Devils.

I thought I was watching Access Hollywood last night when I saw DAW, doh! It was Extra, thank you Wetpaint.

The Last Hiatus Support Humpday.

TVFanatic say's Kelly Overton might not be a fan favorite when she first shows up, whole interview at the link.
They may not be huge fans of Overton's Rikki, a member of the late Marcus' werewolf pack, when they first meet her.
"She's definitely not in the best of moods," the actress just told me over the phone, describing Rikki as "fiercely loyal" and focused on one question: What happened to her Pack Master?
"She tough, she's resourceful, she's pretty much the opposite of a damsel in distress," Overton added. "She will do whatever needs to be done to protect the pack."
What will this mean for Rikki's interactions with Alcide, who is responsible for Marcus' fate? Overton couldn't say specifically, but did tease: "There are many different colors and levels to her relationship with Alcide."
Any kind of teaser for what's to come?
"Every scene I've done," she laughed. "You'll see werewolves like you've never seen werewolves this season."

New Promo for Turn, Turn, Turn! Skarsgardfans has screencaps

From Fabulous Viking Lovers Tumblr

How funny is this? Standing next to each other and not a clue.

From Tommy Lightfoot Garrett, (read in entirety at the link, great site for Hollywood happenings as well as news)- Trubies are counting down the days to the season 5 debut/premiere of “True Blood” only on HBO. With only 4 days to go, count them; tomorrow is Thursday, then it’s Friday, Saturday and Sunday is Makers Day! Alright, enough of the jokes, I get it. But I have some ideas and inside scoop for what we can expect for Terry, thanks to Scott Foley’s words, and even Kevin Alejandro spills some secrets and teasers about Lafayette and Jesus this season. Jesus, you asked?It is “True Blood!” So just because we saw someone (DIE), doesn’t mean they’re gone for good, right? Highlight Hollywood recently caught up with the sexy nurse himself, Kevin Alejandro, and he tells us viewers could be seeing this brujo again. “My character definitely has a role in this season, but I can’t tell you how,” Alejandro teased. “I’ll tell you this, the death of Jesus really has affected Lafayette (Nelsan Ellis) in a very dramatic way, so you can expect to see how he deals with that and how it affects the other people around him. There’s a lot more depth to Lafayette that audience is in store for, hope you’re ready for it" 
Remember Trubies, at the end of last season, we met Patrick (Scott Foley). Patrick was Terry’s commanding officer in Iraq, who we know will be heavily involved in this season’s drama. Foley tells Highlight Hollywood, “We’re going to see a lot of Terry figuring out who he is and coming to grips with what he has done in is past, especially over in Iraq. And we’re going to find out whether Terry and Arlene stay together.”
So, we had to ask, because we know our readers want to know! What is it about Patrick that makes him so important? Foley coyly answered, “I bring in a substantial supernatural element to the show that hasn’t been seen yet.”

Interview with Nelsan Ellis on Blog Talk Radio, listening now.

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Zap2it's Jenna Busch talked to Chris Bauer about "The Ladies" more at the link-

Well, according to Bauer, things are still going well for him in Season 5. Zap2it caught up with Bauer at the "True Blood" Season 5 premiere in Hollywood where he told us that Andy will "get into some ladies." We asked, "Holly?" He said, "She's a sweet kind of a small town gal who happens to be a witch. But he's been exposed to so many weirdos at this point that he's fine with it."
We asked him about the plural here. "Ladies?" "Well, maybe I was speaking as Andy and maybe overshooting, but you know at the end of last season, he was that guy who every guy thinks they may be someday, who actually ran into a gal in the woods and they had a thing," he says. It's like a supernatural Playboy letter!
We told him that some of our favorite scenes were between Andy and Terry (Todd Lowe) and asked if we'll see more. Bauer says yes, and that he loves working with Lowe. "Whenever I speak to him, I imagine I'm speaking to Waylan Jennings because he's from Texas and he's got the beard and the voice and everything. And I always love those guys."

If you're in Vegas next week “True Blood” star, Sam Trammell, will celebrate the HBO series’ fifth season premiere at Gallery Nightclub inside Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on Saturday, June 16.
Best known for his role on the award-winning vampire series, the “True Blood” heartthrob will get party-goers revved up for a night of dancing at the stylish hot spot. Both Gallery Nightclub and Pussycat Dolls Burlesque Saloon will transport fans to the venues featured in the HBO hit.
Gallery Nightclub will become Merlotte’s Bar, incorporating a sexy bayou theme accompanied by entertainers and lingerie-clad acrobats dressed in seductive Southern attire. Pussycat Dolls Burlesque Saloon will transform into a Fangtasia-inspired venue, and the Pussycat Dolls dancers will evoke a vampire-glam style on the burlesque stage. Get the specifics here

From Eonline- I can exclusively reveal that the 35-year-old hottie has landed himself an endorsement deal with Calvin Klein men's fragrance.

Details are being kept under wraps, but I'm told the campaign, shot a couple of months ago, will be released any day now in time for Sunday's season premiere of—what else?—True Blood.

I like Bill but this is too funny, he got whooped a lot.

Andy Swist tweeted his notes on last season's finale- Luna and Sam must last forever, lol.

ETOnline has a good interview up with Kristin about last season and the upcoming season 5. Much longer at the link. 

ETOnline: What was the key for you in terms of planning Pam's emotional arc this year?
Bauer Van Straten: When I saw the face melting and losing Eric, I pictured that this would be the season when Pam really crumbles. That's when Alan [Ball, creator] said to me, "But she's also pissed." And that was really a defining moment for me with Pam because when the sh*t hits the fan, that's when you find out about yourself. Pam's a scrapper. She's a fighter till the last second. That last crying rant about the fairy vaginas, when Eric chooses Sookie, was as low as we've ever seen her -- and as an actor, that is half challenging, half nerve-wracking but totally what you hope for. ETOnline: I know new season secrets are more closely guarded than that photo you have of Alex, but what are you excited for fans to see?
Bauer van Straten: The backstory stuff is pretty fun for me. Alex and I have been asking for years to learn more about Eric and Pam's history – I'd been making up ideas in my head, Alex had been making ideas up in his head and the writers came up with a third idea -- but between the three of us, we came up with something that is the most brilliant, efficient way to show Pam's humanity, what she dealt with, why Pam could be the most unapologetic vampire and why Eric is her one person. Everything is taken to a new level this year.

Another long interview with Kristin HERE

Here's just a bit of Carrie Preston's interview with Gotham Magazine-
True Blood is about to begin its fifth season on HBO (June 10). When we last left Arlene, she was conflicted about the future of her child. Has she resolved these issues?
CARRIE PRESTON: In season 4, Arlene's baby generated a lot of fear and worry for Arlene, but by the end of the season, she realized the baby was actually not possessed by the ghost of her dead serial killer fiancé at all. He was being controlled by another ghost altogether, and the baby is actually normal and fine. Only on True Blood!
What would you say is the main plot of season five?
CP: This is the season of the Vampire Authority. There's a struggle between the Authority, who want to mainstream, and the fundamentalist vampires who don't. So I guess you would say the theme is having to choose where loyalties lie.
Do you tap into your background as a southerner as Arlene? (Sidenote: I'm from Georgia, too. I was raised in Roswell.)
CP: If you were raised in Roswell, then you know what strong southern women are like. I grew up with them, too, so I always draw on my personal understanding of those women. Even though Arlene isn't based on a particular person, I definitely knew women like her and find that she comes easily to me as a result.
True Blood has such a cult following. Do you get mobbed by fans wherever you go?
CP: I don't get mobbed by fans the way some of the other cast members do. I am so different from Arlene that even with the red hair people still have to take a moment to make sure it is me. But the fans are always so kind and excited to tell me how much they love the show.