Posted by Abby | March 23, 2012, 15:03 (EST) | 6 Comments
Category: TV Series

Friday Night Bites is a weekly round-up for various tidbits of show and cast/crew news not quite big enough to warrant a blog post, not strictly Vampire Diaries-related, or that somehow just fell through the cracks. Please insert theme song by Explosions in the Sky here and enjoy.

• Joseph Morgan tweeted this picture of himself and Claire Holt. Family business has never looked so good.
• Nina Dobrev had a lot of fun with St. Patrick’s Day this year!
• Remember those kittens they found on set?
• Ian Somerhalder is making sure they’re safe. Say it with us now: aawwwww.
• In case you needed a reminder, TVD has some really handsome fellas on the show.
• Nathaniel Buzolic is going places.
• We love Nathaniel’s t-shirt. Adorable!
• Vote for Kevin Williamson and Julie Plec!
• Torrey DeVitto attended the Alzheimer’s Association Night at Sardi’s event.
• We’re not sure ‘breaking news’ is the right headline for this, but it does sound like a cool chair.
• Ordinarily, a picture of Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley doesn’t require a warning tag. This one does. This picture is VERY WEIRD.
• And this one of Ian by Nina is . . . less weird, more creepy.
• Take a peek at the art for Put Your Graffiti On Me by Kat Graham! And see some behind-the-scenes video as well.
• Ian Somerhalder for In Style Man Russia.
• Some great photos of the cast from PaleyFest.
• Check out The Vampire Diaries as set decoration.
• Cast members will be answering questions at Figment. Get your question in here!

Posted by Kate | March 16, 2012, 14:09 (EST) | 1 Comment
Category: TV Series

Friday Night Bites is a weekly round-up for various tidbits of show and cast/crew news not quite big enough to warrant a blog post, not strictly Vampire Diaries-related, or that somehow just fell through the cracks. Please insert theme song by Explosions in the Sky here and enjoy.

• Someone’s having some fun filming at Mystic Falls High.
• We’re going to continue our shameless self-promotion, briefly: Please take a minute to vote for Vampire-Diaries.net in LOGO’s NewNowNext Awards. We really appreciate your support!
• Big congratulations to Matt Davis, who has been cast as a lead in the CW pilot Cult. (Don’t worry; he’ll still be available to appear on TVD.)
• Attention Texans! Kat Graham will be performing at Perez Hilton’s One Night in Austin on Saturday night.
• Did you like Candice Accola’s necklace from PaleyFest? She tweeted that it’s from Moon Raven Designs, and you can see their other designs on Etsy.
• And for more about PaleyFest looks, check out Nina Dobrev’s makeup routine and hairstyle.
• Kevin Williamson got quite the birthday gift.
• Real March Madness means it’s time for plenty of TV-related March Madness. Vote for Julie Plec and Kevin Williamson in the Blood Awesome Division of TV Addict’s Showrunner March Madness.
• And several Vampire Diaries pairings need your vote in Zimbio’s TV Couples March Madness.
• Ian Somerhalder and Nina Dobrev talk about the importance of charity at the 9th Annual Stuart House Benefit.
• Price Peterson admits that The Vampire Diaries didn’t make the best first impression.
• Elena makes this list of Modern Day Southern Belles.
• The Vampire Diaries is good for the Newton County economy.
• 7 Ways Ian Somerhalder Proves Green Is Sexy
• And he also talks about his environmentalism and foundation with Mother Nature Network.
• We all know Joseph Morgan is all about reading, and so does this little fan.
• Kat Graham points out that witches enjoy hanging out together.
• Certain Originals like to play with toys, too.
• Better late than never: Take a look at some outtakes from Paul Wesley’s 2010 Vanity Fair Italia photoshoot.
• Nina Dobrev is a Scuba Diving Celeb.
• In other sporting news, Nathaniel Buzolic snowboards.
• Holmes & Hall has a nice appreciation of Joseph Morgan as Klaus.

Posted by Abby | March 9, 2012, 16:04 (EST) | 5 Comments
Category: TV Series, Website

Friday Night Bites is a weekly round-up for various tidbits of show and cast/crew news not quite big enough to warrant a blog post, not strictly Vampire Diaries-related, or that somehow just fell through the cracks. Please insert theme song by Explosions in the Sky here and enjoy.

• First up this week: shameless self-promotion! Please take a minute to vote for Vampire-Diaries.net in LOGO’s NewNowNext Awards. We really appreciate your support!
• ICYMI: Torrey DeVitto designed an awesome shirt to raise awareness for Hospice. If you haven’t gotten one yet, you can still order.
• Last chance to enter to win dinner with Paul Wesley and Torrey DeVitto in support of Global Roots. Contest ends TONIGHT!
• Vampire Diaries casting call: TVD is looking for real nurses.
• Sara Canning to star in Canadian spin-off of “Primeval”.
• Malese Jow smiles for the camera.
• Good news for younger Nina Dobrev fans: Perks of Being A Wallflower will have a PG-13 rating, not an R.
• Ian Somerhalder has nominations in the Shorty Awards Actor and Green categories.
• The Alloy Vampire Diaries Twitter account is also nominated, in the TV Show category.
• Playboy.com interviews Michaela McManus, aka Jules. It’s a nice interview, but beware of NSFW ADS.
• What Vampire Diaries related trending topics would Julie Plec like to see?
• Ian Somerhalder tweeted about finding something unusual at the Salvatore house. KITTENS!
• Here’s a picture of them. Go ahead and say it: Awwww!
• Don’t forget to wish David Anders a happy birthday on Sunday!

 
 

Posted by Kate | March 5, 2012, 14:27 (EST) | 11 Comments
Category: Misc

Want to help needy children around the world and be entered into a drawing to win dinner with Paul Wesley and Torrey DeVitto? It’s not too late to give to their Global Roots fundraiser. Here’s what Global Roots told us:

There is still time to donate to Global Roots for a chance to win dinner with Paul Wesley and Torrey DeVitto! Global Roots is a non-profit humanitarian organization aimed at aiding children in areas of famine, social unrest or instability. This is done by working with local humanitarians to discover what is actually needed by each individual community and by working together to create areas of tranquility and nourishment in which children can grow.

We are extremely proud to have Paul Wesley and Torrey DeVitto as two of our volunteers. In order to raise funds for our ongoing projects, they have invited two lucky fans to join them for dinner in LA this spring. Every 10$ donation gets your name entered in the drawing. There is still time to donate! Donations will still be accepted as part of the fundraiser through Friday, March 9th. The drawing will be held on March 10th. For more information about Global Roots or the opportunity to donate for a chance to win dinner with Paul and Torrey, visit www.globalroots.org. And don’t forget to follow us on Twitter @globalroots!

VISIT THE GLOBAL ROOTS WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Posted by Kate | February 3, 2012, 15:34 (EST) | 35 Comments
Category: TV Series

Terron Moore of Ology sat down with Ian Somerhalder on a recent set visit and got his take on his conservation work as well as Damon and Elena’s future. On his inspiration for becoming an environmental activist:

“Just being from a really delicate ecosystem—I’m from the Gulf Coast in Louisiana—so it’s literally one of the most delicate ecosystems in the world. It’s so unique and amazing. 45% of all the wetlands in America are in Louisiana where I grew up. If we lose those, we’re screwed. Which we pretty much did, after BP. And that feeling of helplessness… I decided that no one should ever feel that way.”

And whether he thinks Damon should be with Elena:

“People always talk about this Damon and Elena relationship, and I just can’t see that happening. I mean, he is pretty enticing, and suave, and he’s charming. But he’s a dick. He really is.”

READ THE WHOLE INTERVIEW AT OLOGY.

Posted by Kate | February 3, 2012, 14:25 (EST) | 2 Comments
Category: TV Series

Friday Night Bites is a weekly round-up for various tidbits of show and cast/crew news not quite big enough to warrant a blog post, not strictly Vampire Diaries-related, or that somehow just fell through the cracks. Please insert theme song by Explosions in the Sky here and enjoy.

• Don’t forget to watch Sara Canning on Supernatural tonight on the CW at 9/8c! The promo above should whet your appetite.
• Tomorrow, watch Ian Somerhalder, Nina Dobrev, Joseph Morgan, & Candice Accola on MTV’s 10 on Top.
• And then watch Nina Dobrev and Candice Accola in the Celebrity Beach Bowl later in the day.
• Nina’s on the cover of the February issue of Nylon. Check out this preview of her interview and enter to win a trip to the set.
• Check out this promo for Daniel Gillies’s new show, Saving Hope.
• Kat Graham has signed with the A&M/Octone music label. Congratulations, Kat! Watch her announcement video here.
• Here’s an interesting look at ratings in different parts of the country.
• Taylor Kinney will be guest starring on Castle.
• Michael Trevino and Jenna Ushkowitz looked quite spiffy at the SAG Awards.
• Joseph Morgan has some reading to catch up on.
• Get to know new cast member Nathaniel Buzolic with a Q&A on his Facebook page.
• Read about Sara Canning and Mia Kirshner’s new movie, I Think I Do.
• Michaela McManus will appear in the movie Red Machine.
• A Lexi spinoff? We could get behind that idea.
• Dawn Olivieri talks about her new show and whether she’d like to return to TVD.
• Kat Graham and Claire Holt are headed into the wild blue yonder together.
• Ian Somerhalder is #23 on Heat‘s 101 Hottest Hunks in the World list.
• And #7 on TV Guide’s TV’s Hottest Men top ten.
• Read this Q&A with Torrey DeVitto about her hospice work.
• Vote on your dream couples at CliqueClack.
• And vote for Nina Dobrev and Dawn Olivieri in the Maxim Hot 100.
• TVD had BuzzSugar’s Hottest Potential Couple (spoilers!) for January.
• We hope the author of this school newspaper article on ‘shipping got class credit, because it’s way more fun than anything we did in high school.
• Listen to Joseph Morgan talk to Ryan Seacrest about his new costars.

Posted by Abby | February 3, 2012, 8:34 (EST) | No Comments
Category: TV Series

We’ve all been keeping a close eye on Mystic Falls’ new doctor, and Starry Constellation Magazine has some inside scoop from Torrey DeVitto about why she loves her character, sharing a set with Paul Wesley, Twitter, and her charity work. She also answers a couple questions about Pretty Little Liars, so fans of both shows are in luck!

Q. Why were you drawn in to playing Meredith on “The Vampire Diaries?” What about her made you want to portray this character?

A. Just getting to be on the show alone was a draw enough, but as I have gotten to know this character more, I have just really start to love her more and more. She’s smart, sharp, strong and straight forward. I love getting to portray females that have a backbone.

READ THE INTERVIEW AT STARRY CONSTELLATION MAGAZINE.

Posted by Vee | February 1, 2012, 22:05 (EST) | No Comments
Category: TV Series

Are you ready for the return of The Vampire Diaries this Thursday? Feel like celebrating by supporting an awesome cause and possibly getting your hands on a unique piece of TVD memorabilia?

This week’s episode, Bringing Out The Dead (EP313), was penned by Al Septien and Turi Meyer and they’ve donated a signed script to an eBay auction raising funds for Thomas Starr King Middle School, a public school based in Los Angeles. The script is signed by Nina Dobrev, Paul Wesley, Ian Somerhalder, Zach Roerig, Candice Accola, Matt Davis, Kat Graham, Joseph Morgan, Persia White…and others. (Watch tomorrow night!) You can also bid on a Season 2 cast and crew hoodie!

From the school’s website:

SCHOOL VISION
We envision a school in which all students will be equipped with meaningful life tools, such as skills in literacy; critical thinking; basic academics; technology; the appreciation of art; democratic values of acceptance, participation and accountability, and the ability to work with a variety of people from diverse backgrounds.

 

Now is the time for TVD fandom to rally and do what it does best: Support a worthy cause. ALL proceeds from the auction go to helping Thomas Starr King Middle School continue its mission of providing a quality education for its students. That’s an amazing thing for the fandom to be a part of, don’t you think? Please spread the word through Twitter, Facebook, your blog – everywhere!

GO! Head over to eBay and let those bids fly: SIGNED SCRIPT AUCTION & SEASON 2 CAST AND CREW HOODIE AUCTION. Auction ends on Monday, February 6th!

Posted by Abby | January 27, 2012, 15:53 (EST) | 31 Comments
Category: TV Series

Friday Night Bites is a weekly round-up for various tidbits of show and cast/crew news not quite big enough to warrant a blog post, not strictly Vampire Diaries-related, or that somehow just fell through the cracks. Please insert theme song by Explosions in the Sky here and enjoy.

• We’re not entirely sure what’s up with the duckie in the picture above (look closely!), but Claire Holt is adorable.
• Take a look to see which TVD favorites made this list of the Top 50 Vampires 2012.
• Behind the scenes of Nina Dobrev’s Nylon Magazine shoot, courtesy Nina herself.
• So that’s what a Vegas cowgirl looks like!
• Joseph Morgan tweeted his own self-portrait.
• Nina Dobrev and Ian Somerhalder on the February cover of Ragazza
• Voting is open in round one of E!Online’s Top Couples Tournament.
• Congratulations to Joseph Morgan and his movie Immortals for making this list of Top 20 Films of 2011.
• Listen to The Nerdist’s Writer’s Panel #23 with Elizabeth Craft and Sarah Fain.
• A discussion of race and The Vampire Diaries from Racialicious.
• Michael Trevino was out on the town for his recent birthday.
• An interview with Ian Somerhalder about ISF.
• We don’t think the author of this piece is watching the same show we’re watching.
• How to be an extra on The Vampire Diaries.
• Ology wants to know who you think Caroline ought to be with. (Spoiler Alert for Our Town EP311)
• Torrey DeVitto talks Latin culture with Latina Magazine.
• Joseph Morgan tweeted out Klaus’s motto. In a word: Eeek!

Posted by Vee | January 12, 2012, 12:01 (EST) | 7 Comments
Category: TV Series

Last week, a long-awaited (and much-beloved) book character finally made her TV series debut and Zap2It has a thorough and excellent interview with Vampire Diaries newcomer Torrey DeVitto, aka Dr. Meredith Fell. While Torrey cautions that there will be inevitable differences between book!Meredith and TV!Meredith, she has read the Vampire Diaries books and understands why her arrival is kind of a big deal.

Good news, Meredith fans — your favorite is in good hands, as DeVitto is, herself, a fan of the novels. “Well, when the pilot came around, I picked up the series and actually read the entire series without stopping,” she tells us. “I had just finished the ‘Twilight’ books and was so smitten with Edward, so I saw that this was vampires and I was like, ‘Great! I’ll read all of them!’”

That said, of course, she’s intentionally creating some distance between the book character and the TV writers’ reinterpretation. “I remember Meredith, but I don’t remember her completely and perfectly,” she says. “She’s very different on the show, so I didn’t really go back into the books and re-read, because I didn’t want to get too many conflicting ideas. I thought that was so cool to come on and not only be a part of the show, but also, I’m honored to be a part of something that the book’s fans are going to recognize and hopefully appreciate.”

Torrey also reflects on Dr. Fell’s involvement with Alaric “Has Bourbon, Will Mourn” Saltzman and his less-than-rosy love life (hint: his love interests turn into vampires and die), the potentially tense interaction between Meredith and Damon (YAY), coming to The Vampire Diaries three seasons in after being part of the off-screen TVD family, and her dedication to raising awareness about hospice care and Global Roots (alongside Paul Wesley). We also can’t help but wonder if the good doctor will be the one to finally restore respect for Fells amongst the Founding Families…and stuff.

READ THE ENTIRE INTERVIEW AT ZAP2IT.

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