After playing Alcide the werewolf in "True Blood" and Big Dick Richie in "Magic Mike," Joe Manganiello returns to the stage to play Stanley Kowalski in "A Streetcar Named Desire" at Yale Repertory Theatre. Here, the star talks about his dark past, upcoming workout book "Evolution," dreams for the "Magic Mike" musical, Broadway dreams and so much more!
Carrie at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards, she's a Bill/Sookie (Bookie?) fan.
Our favorite, Denis OHare (just saw him on a Good Wife repeat Sunday) as he'll appear on AHS Coven. That's one hella creepy look (even in a tuxedo), can not wait for the new season of American Horror Show. More of the season 4 character screentests. Carrie with her hubs, the great Michael Emerson (my Ben, now and forever). More Ryan at TIFF, signing autographs. If I posted this before, oh well, who can blame me? Alexander Skarsgard is joining Prince Harry in the South Pole Allied Challenge to help raise awareness and funds for military veteran rehabilitation services. From People,com- "I'm pretty stubborn and motivated and I don't give up easily," Skarsgard said at Thursday's Calvin Klein Spring 2014 Collection after party in N.Y.C. "I'm very focused and we're not going to lose!" Prince Harry is the charity's patron and the event features three teams of wounded soldiers from the U.K., U.S. and Australia/Canada racing across the snow and ice of Antarctica for 16 days to raise funds for rehabilitation services for military veterans. The Swedish-born actor hasn't met the 28-year-old prince yet, but says he's eager to introduce himself – at the finish life. "I'm very excited to meet him. I'll be with my U.S. teammates at the South Pole welcoming him," Skarsgard says with a laugh. "I'll be happy to see him when he arrives. We will be there first though!" And how will the HBO hunk greet the prince? With some trash talk? "No, I'm going to give him a high five when I meet him," he says. "I hear he's an amazing guy. I admire him for being involved with Walking with the Wounded for a couple of years and taking the time to help wounded soldiers. It's going to be an honor to meet him." 2 alt endings for The East and enter to win a DVD of the film! AS at the 50 second mark.
Joe Manganiello attended the McDonald’s New Mighty Wings launch in New York on Sunday night (September 15, 2013), and confirmed that he’ll be returning for the Magic Mike sequel. “They are writing my character into the film, so I’ll be back for Magic Mike 2,” Manganiello told EnStars. Although he hasn’t seen the script yet, the sexy True Blood actor is excited to return to the film. “I probably had the best time I’ve ever had in my life working on that movie,” he said, slipping a small detail that he heard there is “a lot more dancing” in the upcoming film. Although he hasn't seen the script yet, the sexy True Blood actor is excited to return to the film. "I probably had the best time I've ever had in my life working on that movie," he said, slipping a small detail that he heard there is "a lot more dancing" in the upcoming film. Star and producer Channing Tatum - whose own stripper past formed the basis for 2012's breakout hitMagic Mike - is set direct the second stripper movie.
You go girl! THR says Bailey Noble, the last standing Andy's kid, is a regular next season.
This isnt even a spoiler but obvious as could be, NOOOOOO-
Question: Is there a chance Warlow will return to True Blood next season as a ghost? Perhaps to win Sookie’s redemption to move on? —Tom Ausiello: There’s a chance, but it’s a very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very slim one.
Kristin Bauer Online@BauerVanStraten is announced as the Hard Rock Halloween party celebrity guest!
Kristin will be participating in a meet-and-greet with party goers. Participants who arrive in costume will compete for a chance to win a share of $6,000 cash. Must be 21 years of age or older, have a Cherokee Star Rewards card and a valid, government-issued photo ID to participate.
The event will be held 8-11 p.m. at Hard Rock, 777 West Cherokee Street in Catoosa. Source
So many shows to catch up on, news, so little time, I will try to post an Hiatus Support blog at least once a week. I'll just keep adding to the new posts all week, so check back Truebs. Ryan's movie the Right Kind of Wrong at TIFF An eccentric would-be writer and full-time dishwasher does everything and anything to prove to his skeptical crush that they are meant to be, in this winsome romantic comedy from director Jeremiah Chechik (Benny & Joon).Leo Palomino is supposed to be a writer. Before his wife left him for his best friend, Leo used to be a husband. Now he washes dishes — professionally — and stands by while his ex publicly broadcasts his apparently infinite number of character flaws on a blog called Why You Suck. Leo is closing in on thirty and not exactly feeling at the top of his game. But he's about to meet a woman who might change his life forever — if only she weren't about to marry someone else.
Based on Tim Sandin's Sex and Sunsets, The Right Kind of Wrong is a rather outlandish film that refuses to play by the rules. Leo (True Blood's Ryan Kwanten, also at the Festival in Mystery Road) meets Collette (Sara Canning) on the very day she's to be wed, but matrimonial vows, infuriated in-laws, and even police intervention are not enough to keep him from doing absolutely anything to convince Collette that the two of them are meant to be. Eccentric, stubborn, and at times downright crude, Leo is no one's idea of Mr. Right, but he does possess a certain amount of integrity. He's also a genuine dreamer, and the peculiar magic he finds in everyday life spills over into the world of this winsome film. Blending romantic comedy with flights of magic realism, The Right Kind of Wrong is all kinds of right. Helmed by veteran director Jeremiah Chechik and featuring a terrific supporting cast that includes beloved comedy icon Catherine O'Hara — not to mention two lovable cats, a ghost bear, and Banff's amazing picture-postcard scenery — this is a fun ride through the wilder side of love.Thursday, September 12, Roy Thomson Hall, 6:30 PM Friday, September 13, Scotiabank 14, 12:15 PM
EXCLUSIVE: Ryan Kwanten, Tom Hopper, Charlie Murphy and 2013 Screen Star of Tomorrow Ed Skrein (GoT's Darrio from last season)have joined the cast of Northmen – A Viking Saga, which starts principal photography on Sept 9. Source The film will shoot for eight weeks primarily in South Africa, with some additional shooting in Germany. Claudio Fah directs the epic adventure. The previously announced cast includes Ken Duken, Anatole Taubman and James Norton (who is also a 2013 Screen Star of Tomorrow).Matthias Bauer and Bastian Zach wrote the script, about Viking marauders trapped in enemy territory in Scotland. Dietrich said: “Northmen – A Viking Saga is a film that is close to all of our hearts. It tells a timeless story of courage, camaraderie and adventure, with exciting historical roots that have stimulated significant, and ever increasing, interest in the last few years. This is an epic and ambitious project but we could not feel more confident about the cast and crew that has come together to bring the story to life.”James Norrie, Head of International at The Salt Company, added “It’s been a joy to see the way Ascot Elite have put this film together. From cast to budget, script, location to action and FX, they’ve created a seriously classy package but with a focussed and experienced eye on giving the target audience all they could possibly want from a Viking action-chase movie including great characters and ambitious battle scenes. I can’t wait.” Fäh, whose credits include Sniper: Reloaded and Hollow Man 2, said: “The momentum that has been put behind this film is truly energising. It is a dynamic collaboration and this is further illustrated by the cast that is now in place. We have a remarkable group of actors of both established and emerging talent and I cannot wait to start our shoot.” Wheeeeee!
Melissa Paradis @Paparadisfull contente d'avoir croisée le frère à Sookie Stackhouse #TrueBloodHoly Hell, Ryan's in Canada for TIFF his hair is not, maybe for The Northmen but the mustache is off for a Viking? He has 2 movies at TIFF if you remember, Mystery Road as well.
‘True Blood’ star Ryan Kwanten talks career change from the Ottawa Sun.
Ryan Kwanten -- a.k.a. True Blood heartthrob Jason Stackhouse -- is currently almost without hair and hence almost unrecognizable. The buzz cut is for his role as a Christian monk in a Viking battle epic he's currently filming. It's a far cry from his cute-but-scruffy look as the determined Leo in The Right Kind of Wrong, a subversive little romantic comedy from director Jeremiah Chechik.
Actor Ryan Kwanten poses at the Guess Portrait Studio during 2013 Toronto International Film Festival on Sept. 10, 2013. (Larry Busacca/Getty Images/AFP
True Freshness–Swedish actor Alexander Skarsgård reunites with American label Calvin Klein to front the campaign for their latest masculine fragrance.Encounter Fresh, a new edition of the brand’s Encounter fragrance, launched in 2012, is a woody and aromatic scent, with a structure that blends the freshness of bergamot and mojito with spicy and aromatic notes of lavender, cardamom and patchouli. Photographed by Steven Klein in a luminous daylight, the True Blood actor is styled by Miguel Enamorado in a lightweight v-neck jumper and classic trousers, and appears in an outdoor advertisement, with creative direction by Fabien Baron. / Hair by Garren. Makeup by Mark Carrasquillo.
At last night's US Open (he was with Henry Alex Rubin, his Disconnect director) More. I'm not posting pap pics of him trying to enjoy his time in the city, they suck.
Thanks Shelita! I missed everything about DragonCon this year, sucks to not see this till now.
From the Walking with the Wounded blog- We arrived in Malibu at a beautiful horse ranch, owned by Inge’s friend Klaus. It was at this ranch we met for the first time the newest, and final, addition to WWTW Team US; actor Alexander Skarsgard.What a great complement to our team! I am even more confident that we have a winning combination now.
That morning we all sat for breakfast and then embarked on a four hour hike up some California switchbacks. Alex immediately connected with each and every member on the team during the hike. Thanks to Inge Solheim for added pics as well.
True Blood's Joe Manganiello and designer Jeremy Scott sat front row at the Y-3 show at day 4 of New York Fashion Week. Joe Manganiello rocked a casusal look made up of a green shirt, dark bue jeans and white kicks. Via Zimbio
I bet Alex's manager is fielding calls for film and TV work like a beast today.
We'll Always Have This, Ike and Marcellus, NEVER FORGET!
Will drinking from Bill make Pam like him, maybe a little bit? Nahhhhhhh! Season Seven is THE END, better do it up right, amirite? True Blood‘s upcoming seventh season will indeed be its last, HBO confirmed Tuesday. Brace yourselves, “True Blood” fans; the end is near. HBO Programming president Michael Lombardo said on Tuesday that the vampire drama will end its run next year following its seventh season. The Wrap HBO has set end date for True Blood,announcing today that the series’ upcoming seventh season next summer will be its last. The veteran vampire drama, created by Alan Ball based on Charlaine Harris’ books, was recently renewed for a 10-episode seventh season. “True Bloodhas been nothing short of a defining show for HBO,” said HBO’s president of programming Michael Lombardo. “Together with its legions of fans, it will be hard to say goodbye to the residents of Bon Temps, but I look forward to what promises to be a fantastic final chapter of this incredible show.” True Blood, starring Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer, had been HBO’s flagship drama until this year when it was eclipsed by the red-hotGame Of Thrones. It still is a big draw, logging 4.5 million viewer for its sixth season premiere this summer and averaging gross audience of 10.6 million viewers per episode. True Blood also successfully navigated the transition from Ball to new showrunner Brian Buckner who took over the show early into Season 6. Deadline From the official HBO Press release- “TRUE BLOOD has been nothing short of a defining show for HBO,” noted Lombardo. “Alan Ball took the books by Charlaine Harris, assembled a brilliant cast led by the magnificent Anna Paquin in the role of Sookie Stackhouse, and crafted a show that has taken its many devoted fans on an unforgettable journey. Alan passed the baton to Brian Buckner, who led our fantastic writers and crew in crafting a spectacular sixth season, and he will lead us through the seventh and final season of this amazing show. Together with its legions of fans, it will be hard to say goodbye to the residents of Bon Temps, but I look forward to what promises to be a fantastic final chapter of this incredible show.” “From the moment I read Charlaine’s books, I thought there was potential for something really special,” says Alan Ball. “Then our amazing writers, cast and crew brought her world to life in a way that exceeded my wildest expectations. I’m deeply grateful to HBO for being true partners and collaborators, and, of course, to the viewers who chose to spend Sunday nights in Bon Temps with us.”“I feel enormously proud to have been a part of the TRUE BLOOD family since the very beginning,” says Brian Buckner. “I guarantee that there’s not a more talented or harder-working cast and crew out there, and I’d like to extend a personal heartfelt thanks to them for their dedication and tenacity over the years, especially this past year, as I stepped into a larger role. Thank you also to HBO for their unwavering support and of course to Alan Ball, whose genius enabled all of us to share in this incredible journey. Finally, a huge thank you to the most passionate fans in television. As we take a final walk through Bon Temps together, we will do our very best to bring Sookie’s story to a close with heart, imagination and, of course, fun.”
The week starts off slow for Urno, but putting a fire under the crack of doom to get some hiatus posting done. Let's see what we can find to keep the True Blood flowing.
The 2014 Calendar is available at the HBO store, links up top, the marketing machine rolls on.
Joe Manganiello speaks onstage at the 10th annual Style Awards during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2014 at Lincoln Center, New York City. Source: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images North America. via Zimbio
Bitsies from a Skarsgard interview in Metro.UK- I’m by the phone waiting for Alexander Skarsgård to call, feeling like some lovelorn Bridget Jones. At least I’m not alone. I Tweet: ‘What question would you most like to ask True Blood’s Alexander Skarsgård?’ Male or female, the answer is identical and instant: ‘Will he marry me?’Voted Sweden’s sexiest man five times running, the 6ft 4in 36-year-old actor is in hot demand from every corner of the globe. No wonder, when my phone finally rings, he’s out of breath. ‘Are you working out?’ I ask, imagining him pumping iron in an LA gym. ‘Ha, ha, quite the opposite!’ he guffaws heartily. ‘I’m back in Sweden, walking home after an intense German meal with German Beer and about three kilos of German pork. I am kind of struggling.’ However, Skarsgård’s six-year contract is now at an end. ‘We don’t know what will happen in the future,’ is his only, tantalising response. True Blood reportedly earned Skarsgård a cool $275,000 (£177,000) per episode, allowing him time and money to pursue random projects of his choosing. In What Maisie Knew Skarsgård becomes the younger husband of Julianne Moore’s aging rock chick and finds himself playing stepfather to Maisie, her neglected six-year-old daughter. Skarsgård’s own parents divorced late and ‘amiably’ but, as the eldest of six siblings, he shared something of Maisie’s rock’n’roll upbringing. ‘My dad is an actor [Mamma Mia! star Stellan Skarsgård] and we had this bohemian home filled with a community of actors, poets and writers. There was always lots of people and wine and… other things around. I loved it.’ Even when your dad reportedly walked around naked, swigging wine in front of your high-school girlfriends? ‘I am proud of him for doing that,’ Skasgård insists fondly. ‘I love him for how crazy and wild he was – still is.’ What Maisie Knew also stars Steve Coogan – much to Skarsgård’s excitement. ‘I shouted ‘Dan! Dan! Dan! [an Alan Partridge catchphrase] when I saw him. I was definitely not cool.’ Skarsgård became an Alan Partridge acolyte while studying English at Leeds Metropolitan University. Here, a 21-year-old Alexander Johan Hjalmar Skarsgård spent less time cramming grammar than necking pints on the infamous Otley Run pub crawl. And his heavy Swedish accent almost cost him the lead role of US marine Brad Colbert in Generation Kill, the Emmy-Award-winning HBO mini series that made his Hollywood name. Since then he’s embraced a crazy diversity of genres from big silly action blockbuster (the much-panned Battleship) to highbrow Euro art house (Melancholia), with one omission: romcoms. ‘I had a small part in Zoolander [as a male model] that was my first job after my stage work and I would love to do another comedy.’ Does he ever hate being handsome, I wonder? Is it a handicap in creative terms? ‘It could be, I guess, because you could get pigeonholed and vanity can be a creative suicide. When you read a script, you imagine the character, and if your vision of him is not handsome, you can’t not do it because you are worried you are not going to be considered sexy if you play it that way. That is just very important to me.’ ‘Work is so intense and hectic that, to recharge, I like adventures completely disconnected from everything – where you don’t have phones or email,’ he says. ‘Last year, I sailed across Europe and recently I went on a week-long hike up some Swedish glaciers with a friend.’ A ‘friend’, eh? Time for that all-important question. So, are you currently single? ‘Yes,’ he says, to a collective sigh of relief from Twitter. What you waiting for? Get those hiking boots on and go get him.
Ryan is shooting scenes for the new movie 'Rio, Eu Te Amo' (Rio, I Love You) with Stephan Elliott in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Source: www.jb.com.br from Ryan's FB.
Traumatic news, Truebies: Season 7 will mark the end for ‘True Blood.’ Dry those bloody tears – there’s still 10 new episodes left to sink your teeth into next summer, and Executive Producer Brian Buckner promises they’ll be juicy: “As we take a final walk through Bon Temps together, we will do our very best to bring Sookie’s story to a close with heart, imagination and, of course, fun.” In Bon Temps, bad things come to those who wait. Sound off on what you’re hoping the final chapter brings in the comments below.
Ryan Kwanten @Ryan_KwantenWith director Stephan Elliott and our brave crew- climbing Brazil's most infamous mountain.
