Posted by Red | August 12, 2010, 19:27 (EST) | 50 Comments
Category: TV Series

There are a couple of new promos that aired during tonight’s rerun of Miss Mystic Falls. We’ve got the super-short ‘TV to Talk About’ promo courtesy of Nina Dobrev Network, and will update this post when the other one is available.

UPDATE: Second video

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE OTHER VIDEOS

Posted by Vee | July 4, 2010, 11:48 (EST) | 17 Comments
Category: TV Series

Hub Productions’ Vampire Diaries fan event this weekend in Sydney and Melbourne was, by all accounts, a good time for all. There were lots of tweets from Sydney and post-con tweets from Melbourne throughout the weekend, and we’re sure there will be lots more info as fans get some much-deserved rest.

You can check out a stream of tweets from the event by clicking #TVDozcon and at Cover It Live (set up by Paul Wesley Fans). Apparently reception was pretty spotty in Melbourne but keep an eye on Paul Wesley Australia and Salvatore Council for comprehensive post-Con wrap-ups. For an insider’s viewpoint, check out @FilthiAssistant – Twitter of the fabulous Meg at Hub.

Some exceptionally cool news – Hub’s auction to benefit Starlite Foundation was a hit! Paul’s shirts for Sydney and Melbourne pulled in around $1,000 each, and Ian’s shirt in Melbourne brought in an astounding $2,000. Well done to the lucky bidders! The Paul t-shirt winner in Melbourne, @Deanie_24, posted pics of the shirt on her Twitter: Front and Back.

We’ve compiled some links below but if you have something to add, drop it in the comments and we’ll add it to this post – recaps, videos, photos, your general impressions, etc.

Random cool tidbits from the Q&A sessions with Michael, Nina, Paul, and Ian (courtesy of fans on Twitter):

• Michael originally read for both Damon and Stefan. (@dixiesattic)
• Michael confirmed Tyler would have a new love interest in Season 2. (@SalvatoreCast)
• Ian confirmed he would be shooting a Season 2 promo/teaser in a few days. (@SalvatoreCast)
• Nina’s favorite episodes are Lost Girls and Children of the Damned. (@SalvatoreCast)
• Michael likes the idea of a Tyler/Bonnie relationship. (@dixiesattic)
• Nina said the blooper reel on the DVD is very funny. (@KatGrahamAus)
• Paul says he’s looking forward to seeing how Katherine will manipulate Stefan in Season 2. (@SalvatoreCast)
• Michael would love more flashbacks involving Tyler’s ancestors. (@SalvatoreCast)

 
Fan photos:

• wolvesx‘s Flickr stream featuring Paul and Ian in Sydney
• @HotVampireMen‘s TweetPhoto stream from Saturday in Sydney
• Some photos of Nina on @Holly2306‘s Twitpic
• Great shot of Ian by @sloane_m
  
• @KatGrahamAus‘s TweetPhotos stream
• @dixiesattic‘s photo op portraits with Michael, Nina, Paul and Ian
• @RobstenTwiFan‘s Twtipic stream from Sydney
• @pat89_‘s Twitpic stream featuring the foursome
• Robyn‘s photos of Michael, Nina, Paul and Ian in Melbourne

 
Videos:

• jayeraee‘s YouTube video stream (vids of Nina, Paul, Michael and Ian)
• @HotVampireMen‘s Twitvid stream from Sydney
• TheGuavapie‘s vid of Michael teasing Tyler’s supernatural possibilities during his Q&A
• TheOfficialCL‘s vlog recap of her Melbourne con experience

Posted by Vee | June 25, 2010, 0:02 (EST) | 9 Comments
Category: TV Series

In just over a week, Hub Productions’ Vampire Diaries fan event launches in Australia, featuring appearances from Nina Dobrev, Paul Wesley, Ian Somerhalder, and Michael Trevino. Want to help them hit the stage with style?

Hub’s Vampire Diaries video contest ends this Saturday, June 26th, at 11:59 p.m. AUSTRALIAN time. (If you’re unsure when that is in your time zone, check out the World Clock.) This is your last chance to splice together a kick ass introduction for each of these very special guests. All of the information you need to enter is on Hub’s website.

Hub and Vampire-Diaries.net have some very cool things in store for the four winners, with special thanks going out to KRMA Clothing, Smart Pop Books, Crissy Calhoun and ECW Press, and a bevy of bands that have been featured on Vampire Diaries – Stateless, Barcelona, Plumb, White Lies, and Mads Langer (with additional thanks to Copenhagen Records and Universal Music Group). You can read more about the prizes on Hub’s site and on our sponsors page.

Have fun, good luck, and ROLL ON, AUSTRALIA!

Posted by Vee | June 12, 2010, 0:25 (EST) | 7 Comments
Category: TV Series

Australians, your Vampire Diaries event just keeps getting cooler: Hub announced today that Michael Trevino will join Nina Dobrev, Ian Somerhalder, and Paul Wesley in Sydney on July 3rd and Melbourne on July 4th. Other than the Atlanta Hot Topic event, this will be Michael’s first fan event appearance on behalf of Vampire Diaries, so attendees are getting an extra-special treat. Two days, four guests, and a ton of Vampire Diaries fans – sounds like a great time to us. Visit Hub’s official site for ticket and venue information.

Now that Michael has been officially confirmed, that means you can begin submitting Tyler Lockwood-centric intro videos to Hub’s Vampire Diaries fanvid competition. And trust us: You want to enter because Vampire-Diaries.net is giving away a lot of cool stuff to the four winners and we’ve added even more goodies to the pack, courtesy of Stateless, whose track “Bloodstream” was featured in the closing moments of Founder’s Day.

Posted by Vee | June 10, 2010, 12:26 (EST) | 5 Comments
Category: Fandom, TV Series

We hope the fanvidders in the house are hard at work on their entries for Hub Productions’ Vampire Diaries video contest. And, in honor of the greatness that is Australia, we’re excited to announce another addition to the Vampire-Diaries.net prize packs that four lucky winners will be clutching to their bosoms: The fabulous KRMA – Kangaroos Roam Mainland Australia, founded by Australian designer Nicholas Bowes – is sweetening the deal with their kick ass Rocky Fang t-shirt. You guys know KRMA best as the label behind Elena’s and Nina’s leather jackets, so this is a cool slice of fashion, yeah? They’re amazing, so make sure to visit the KRMA website and follow them on Twitter – @krmaclothing – and send ‘em a thank you tweet. While you’re at it, follow our other prize pack contributors too: @smartpopbooks, @ecwpress, @crissycalhoun, and @madslanger.

Speaking of fandom, Jessica and Brannan of Vampire Stalkers are compiling scrapbooks for the Vampire Diaries cast and they want your help. If you’ve had a personal or meaningful experience with any of the TVD cast, why not share it with the ladies of Vampire Stalkers and be part of the project? Even if you’ve yet to meet a cast member, they’re holding a contest for cover art, so you can still participate. They’ve extended the deadline to JULY 1st, so you have a few weeks! Head on over to Vampire Stalkers to read about it in more detail.

Posted by Vee | June 7, 2010, 20:15 (EST) | 13 Comments
Category: TV Series

To kick up anticipation for their big Vampire Diaries event on July 3rd and 4th, Hub Productions is holding a special fan competition – and it’s open to everyone in the world, not just Australians! We’ll let Hub fill you in:

As many of you know we use a short video to introduce each of our guests when they come out on stage. This time, we are handing over creative responsibility to you guys! Your mission is to create a vid, no longer than 2 and a half minutes in length, that introduces either Nina Dobrev, Paul Welsey, Ian Somerhalder or our fourth guest once they are announced.

Now, there’s a hefty list of guidelines/rules for the competition, and you need to read them thoroughly before going in, video editing programs blazin’. Done that? Good. Let’s get to the good stuff.

Again, the competition is open to everyone in the world, regardless of whether you’re attending the Sydney and Melbourne fan events. Anyone and everyone can enter. The contest deadline is JUNE 26th!

Second, five videos for each guest (that’s 20 fanvids total, natch) will be played throughout both days of the event. One video for each guest will be chosen as the ultimate winners by the Hub staff. Those four winners will not only have their video play as an introduction for their very special guest’s Q&A session, but that guest will receive a copy of their respective winner’s video on disc. That’s kind of amazing, right?

If you’re a winner and you’re actually at the event, you will also receive an autograph from a Vampire Diaries guest. If you’re not at the event, don’t worry – Vampire-Diaries.net will hook you up a special prize pack (winners attending will get this too, in addition to their autograph):

• Vampire Diaries “Love Sucks” (22″ x 34″) poster
• Mad Langer’s 2009 self-titled album featuring “Beauty of the Dark” (as played on Vampire Diaries), courtesy of Mads Langer and Copenhagen Records
• KRMA Rocky Fang t-shirt, courtesy of native Australian Nicholas Bowes and KRMA Clothing (Nina wears KRMA’s leather jackets/clothing on the show and in real life, and is collaborating with Bowes.)
• Love You to Death: The Unofficial Companion to The Vampire Diaries by Crissy Calhoun (out September 2010), courtesy of ECW Press
• A Visitors Guide to Mystic Falls: Your Favorite Authors on The Vampire Diaries, edited by Red & Vee of Vampire-Diaries.net (out October 2010), courtesy of Smart Pop Books

We’re working on some additional goodies for the packs, so keep an eye on V-D.net and Hub’s website to see what else you can win by whipping up a fantastic fanvid for the object of your TVD affections. In the meantime, check out all of the entries so far at Hub. Have a blast and good luck!

Posted by Vee | June 7, 2010, 19:03 (EST) | 11 Comments
Category: TV Series

Hey, Australia: Your time has come. Hub Productions’ Vampire Diaries fan event lands Saturday, July 3rd in Sydney and Sunday, July 4th in Melbourne and members of your cast – Nina Dobrev, Paul Wesley, Ian Somerhalder, and a fourth guest (to be announced) – will appear before the wonderful TVD fans of Oz for the first time.

For important ticket and venue information, be sure to visit the official Hub Vampire Diaries event website. The big event is just over three weeks away. Stay tuned for more info on Hub’s uber-cool competition for Vampire Diaries fans and be sure to follow Hub on Twitter: @theHUBBUB.

Hub’s Vampire Diaries event teaser:

Posted by Red | May 12, 2010, 20:21 (EST) | 20 Comments
Category: TV Series

Eager for more Vampire Diaries interviews before the finale tomorrow night? (Silly question, we know you are.) Then watch Ian and Nina having a natter with E!Online about the show. Thanks to I Heart Vampire Diaries for the heads up!

Also, thank you to everyone who is telling us about the Australian promo for the finale. We are aware of it and have chosen not to post it in account of it being too spoilery. We’ve already said in the blog that we won’t be posting any specific spoilers about the finale, and this promo certainly counts as that. Based on the amount of tweets we’ve seen from people who wished they hadn’t seen it, this is a decision we’re glad we stuck to. If you want to discuss it, you can head on over to the “Founder’s Day” thread in the Spoiler Zone.