Posted by Kate | July 25, 2011, 11:07 (EST) | 9 Comments
Category: TV Series

Television Without Pity has opened voting for the first segment of the final round of its Tubey awards, and The Vampire Diaries has many, many nominations:

Best Drama: The Vampire Diaries
Best Almost-Romantic-But-Not-Quite Relationship: Caroline & Tyler
Best Almost-Romantic-But-Not-Quite Relationship: Damon & Elena
Best Non-Romantic Relationship: Alaric & Damon
Best Non-Romantic Relationship: Caroline, Elena, & Bonnie
Best Family Relationship: The Gilberts
Best Family Relationship: The Salvatores
Best Pop Culture Reference: Damon’s line about Bela Lugosi, Lon Chaney, Jr., and Lon Chaney, Sr.
Best Cast: The Vampire Diaries
Best “Hell Yeah!” Moment: Damon & Elena kiss
Best Unexpected Plot Twist: Katherine kills Caroline, making her a vampire so she can deliver a message for her
Best Villain: Damon
Best Villain: Klaus
Least Villainous Villain: Damon

They’ll be opening more categories next week, so we’ll let you know if there are more nominations for the show then. In the meantime, go vote!

VOTE ON THE TUBEY AWARDS AT TELEVISION WITHOUT PITY.

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Posted by Kate | July 24, 2011, 18:45 (EST) | 7 Comments
Category: TV Series

IGN caught up with Vampire Diaries stars Ian Somerhalder, Nina Dobrev, and Paul Wesley at Comic Con this weekend and took the opportunity to talk to them about what’s coming up in season three. Watch the videos below, and check out their complete Comic Con coverage.

Ian Somerhalder:

Nina Dobrev:

Paul Wesley:

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Posted by Red | July 23, 2011, 18:37 (EST) | 34 Comments
Category: TV Series

THIS POST IS A STICKY, KEEP SCROLLING FOR MORE NEWS. KEEP REFRESHING THIS POST FOR NEW LINKS BEING ADDED.

Stuck at home waiting to find out just what took place at Comic Con today? You’re not alone. But Vee and Crissy Calhoun have been tweeting from the panel and signing booth and taking pictures and video, while the rest of us have been ferreting out goodies from other sources to collect together. Don’t forget to keep checking back, because we’ll be adding more stuff as we find it!

First up, a recap of what took place at the panel. Highlight or mouseover the spoiler blocks to see the potentially spoilery stuff.

• The audience sang Happy Birthday to Paul Wesley.
• There was a brief clip from season 3 featuring Damon and Elena. Damon surprises Elena while he’s stark naked. Fans screamed.
• Everyone seems unanimous on seeing Kayla Ewell and Sara Canning die on the show. Paul also mentions Rose. Julie reveals she still gets hate mail for killing off Mason Lockwood.
• Paul is looking forward to exploring the darker side with Ripper Stefan.
• Elijah will be back, at the very least in flashbacks.
• Jeremy is being haunted by ghosts
• Candice tells the audience she thinks it’s cool to do stunts and be a strong young woman. When asked what’s in store for Caroline and Tyler, Ian interjects with, “Puppies!”
• Julie jokes that Katherine skipped town to Hawaii after the season finale.
• On the subject of Damon and Elena dating: Julie points out that Katherine said it was okay to love both brothers, and that was for a reason. Kevin says that Elena will not just run into Damon’s arms now that Stefan is off with Klaus.
• Nina reveals that Justin Bieber wanted to be on the show. Kevin states that he thinks stunt casting is unnecessary and that they’ll cast based on what’s good for the story.
• At the end of the panel, everyone whipped out Team t-shirts. Paul had Team Damon, Ian had Team Stefan, Nina had Team Katherine, Candice had Team Tyler, and Joseph had Team Klaus. Julie and Kevin had a t-shirt listing all the main characters. Ian Somerhalder then says, “All of these teams together make up this kick-ass family that we call Vampire Diaries.”

VIDEOS

• LiveStream footage of the panel (from Paul Wesley Fans)
• Paul Wesley & Ian Somerhalder saying hi to the crowd (from @tvdnews)
• Video from the Sacrifice Circle (from @CrissyCalhoun)
• Panel footage (from @CrissyCalhoun)
• Panel footage featuring Paul’s Klaus impression (from @CrissyCalhoun)
• More panel footage (from @CrissyCalhoun)
• Panel footage featuring Nina and the difficult choice between Stefan and Damon (from @CrissyCalhoun) (new)
• Panel continued (from @CrissyCalhoun) (new)
• Brief interview with Nina Dobrev (from The Futon Critic) (new)
• Brief interview with Joseph Morgan (from The Futon Critic) (new)
• Brief interview with Paul Wesley (from The Futon Critic) (new)
• Brief interview with Candice Accola (from The Futon Critic) (new)
• Interview with Paul Wesley (from Zap2it) (new)

 
PHOTOS

• Kevin, Ian, Julie and Nina at the panel (from @EricIGN)
• Julie, Nina and Joseph at the panel (from @EricIGN)
• Candice, Paul and Kevin at the panel (from @EricIGN)
• Kevin’s Team Everyone t-shirt (from @JBomb11)
• Nina’s Team Katherine t-shirt (from @JBomb11)
• Joseph’s team Klaus t-shirt (from @JBomb11)

 
VEE’S PHOTOS

• Vampire Diaries signing in effect
• Candice Accola, Paul Wesley & Julie Plec
• Nina Dobrev, Kevin Williamson & Ian Somerhalder
• Candice Accola, Paul Wesley & Julie Plec
• Nina Dobrev & Joseph Morgan
• Eliza Dushku at the TVD signing
• Group shot
• Another group shot
• Perspective shot
• Before the cast and producers arrive at the panel

 
ARTICLES/INTERVIEWS

• The HitFix live blog
• TV Line’s panel recap
• E!online panel recap
• Zap2it panel recap
• Hollywood Life panel recap (new)
• TVDONEWRIGHT.com panel recap (new)
• TV.com recap and photos (new)
• Hypable panel recap (new)
• BuzzSugar panel recap (new)
• TV Fanatic panel liveblog (new)
• io9 panel recap (new)
• Buddy TV panel recap (new)
• The Hollywood Reporter panel recap (new)
• Digital Spy panel liveblog (new)
• EW Inside TV panel recap (new)
• Cinema Blend panel liveblog (new)
• Wetpaint panel recap (new)

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Posted by Abby | July 22, 2011, 13:31 (EST) | No 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 somehow just fell through the cracks. Please insert theme song by Explosions in the Sky here and enjoy.

• Nina Dobrev tweeted out this totally adorable pic from Steven R. McQueen’s birthday celebration.
• Paul Wesley was recently offered the role of Count Paris in a new version of Romeo and Juliet. What do you think, guys, can he find some time in his shooting schedule for a little Shakespeare?
• Check out these smokey eyes! Kat Graham on Essence Magazine’s Look of the Day
• Ian Somerhalder will be taking us on a tour of the world’s oceans when he hosts Planet Green’s Blue August special.
• Kat Graham defies gravity in this Ocean Pacific photo shoot.
• Remember Noah, the Pizza Delivery Vamp? Well, the actor (Dillon Casey) just got a recurring role on Nikita. From delivery boy to secret agent? Best. Promotion. Ever.
• This video about the making of Honey 2 is in German, but definitely worth watching.
• Joseph Morgan has been teasing TVD fans on twitter (@_JosephMorgan) with pictures of amusingly-named wines. So far we’ve got “Red Splash” and “Wolf”.
• Speaking of amusing twitter pictures, Candice Accola is back at work and has the picture to prove it. Love how her chair has all the stuff on it!
• Comic Con 2011 is underway in San Diego. Who would Julie Plec stand in line all day to see? THR has the answer.

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Posted by Kate | July 22, 2011, 12:33 (EST) | 2 Comments
Category: TV Series

Creation Entertainment has confirmed that Ian Somerhalder will appear at their convention in Chicago on April 15, 2012, in addition to the earlier event in Nashville.

Paul Wesley will also appear on Sunday; Joseph Morgan is confirmed for Saturday. So far, Gold packages are on sale; other ticketing options will be available later. We’ll keep you updated as more details on the weekend are released.

VISIT THE CREATION ENTERTAINMENT SITE FOR MORE.

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Posted by Abby | July 22, 2011, 12:12 (EST) | 5 Comments
Category: TV Series

Creation Entertainment has just added Daniel Gillies to the guest list for their Vampire Diaries convention on September 17-18, 2011 in Nashville, TN.

Gillies is scheduled to appear on Saturday with Joseph Morgan, while Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley are confirmed for Sunday appearances.

Tickets are on sale now for “Gold” & “Works” packages (read about those HERE) and for individual autograph and photo opportunities. If you plan to purchase the latter, keep in mind that you will also need a general admission ticket, hopefully those will be on sale soon.

We’ll be updating regularly as more information becomes available. Things are happening fast and it’s all exciting stuff, so keep checking back for new info!

VISIT THE CREATION ENTERTAINMENT WEBSITE HERE FOR MORE DETAILS.

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Posted by Red | July 22, 2011, 11:26 (EST) | 33 Comments
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THIS POST IS A STICKY, KEEP SCROLLING FOR MORE NEWS. KEEP REFRESHING THIS POST FOR NEW LINKS BEING ADDED.

The Vampire Diaries panel and signing session may not be taking place until tomorrow, but there are already tidbits about the show floating around. We’ll be collecting them all together in this post so you can find and view them all easily. We’ll be putting up a similar post tomorrow to collect everything from the panel and signing events.

To get you in the mood, we’ll start by posting the Teaser Reel from Comic Con, courtesy of TV Guide. Sorry, no new footage, but it does make when heck of a sexy recap for season 2.

VIDEOS

• Paul talks to San Diego 6 (new)
• Ian talks to San Diego 6 (new)
• Nina talks to San Diego 6 (new)
• Candice talks to San Diego 6 (new)
• Candice talks to TV Fanatic (new)

 
PHOTOS

• Vintage-style promo poster at the WB booth
• Kevin Williamson scanning the TVD tag (from @TheWBDotCom)
• Kevin Williamson in front of a True Blood poster (from @MSLisaChang)
• Fans with TVD Comic Con tents bags
• Nina Dobrev at the Camp Playboy party
• Joseph Morgan (from @JimHalterman)
• Candice Accola in the press line (from @EricIGN)
• Candice Accola with @EricIGN
• Nina Dobrev (from @DreadCentral)
• Paul Wesley (from @DreadCentral)
• Ian Somerhalder (from @DreadCentral)
• Joseph Morgan in the press line (from @EricIGN)
• Nina, Paul and Ian in the press line (from @ETKaleidoscope)

 
ARTICLES/INTERVIEWS

• The Hollywood Reporter’s Comic Con coverage
• Daemon’s TV: TV Guide Magazine Fan Favorites Comic-Con 2011 Panel
• The Secret Circle cast on the Vampire Diaries
• Hollywood Reporter Q&A with Nina Dobrev
• Hollywood Reporter Q&A with Julie Plec
• Julie Plec talks Elijah with VampireSite.net

 
TIDBITS FROM THE CAST & PRODUCERS

• Cool dress made from a 2010 TVD Comic Con bag (from @ninadobrev)

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Posted by Kate | July 22, 2011, 10:29 (EST) | 11 Comments
Category: TV Series

The Teen Choice Awards have added a Favorite Vampire category, and The Vampire Diaries has three of the six nominations! You can vote for Ian Somerhalder, Paul Wesley, or Nina Dobrev. They’re up against competition from Twilight and True Blood.

VOTE FOR FAVORITE VAMPIRE AT THE TEEN CHOICE AWARDS SITE!

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Posted by Red | July 21, 2011, 15:39 (EST) | 14 Comments
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Ian Somerhalder has been added to the lineup for the first of Creation Entertainment‘s Vampire Diaries conventions, which will be held September 17-18, 2011 in Nashville. Ian joins Paul Wesley and Joseph Morgan, and is scheduled to appear on the Sunday.

Two ticket packages have also been announced; The Gold Weekend Package and The Works Package.

The Gold package costs $299 and includes reserved seating, complimentary in-person autographs and being first in line for them, exclusive entry into a special 30 minute extra intimate panel with Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley, and admission to other goodies and events throughout the weekend.

The Works package costs $599 and includes all of the above, as well as the Friday and Saturday nights hotel accomodation.

Other packages and regular admission prices will be added closer to the event. We’ll keep you updated.

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Posted by Vee | July 20, 2011, 9:34 (EST) | 5 Comments
Category: TV Series

Comic Con International 2011 officially kicks off tomorrow (!!!) – July 21st through July 24th – so we’re throwing together all of the Vampire Diaries-related info in one big post for easy reference. The best way to follow Comic Con as it happens? Twitter, of course. Common hashtags: #ComicCon, #SDCC, and for Warner Bros.-specific goodies, #WBSDCC. I’ll be tweeting all TVD happenings over at @tvdnews (I might even bribe Crissy Calhoun to tweet from there, too!) and myself and Crissy will also be tweeting other Comic Con stuff (Ringer! The Secret Circle! Game of Throooones!) at our personal Twitters: @dieslaughing and @crissycalhoun.

Some fans/sites/reporters/WB publicists that will be there: @IHeartTVD, @CAccolaWeb, @nina_network, @PaulWesleyFans, @heroine_tv, @entertainocd, @speedmouse, @cadlymack, @KSiteTV, @tbrick2, @Nedopak, @VladaGelman, @Angelized_1st, @TVGMDamian, @LauinLA, @TVGMDebra (TVD panel moderator), @ChrisMCtv (WB TVD publicist).

THURSDAY, JULY 21st

4:15-5:15 TV Guide Magazine: Fan Favorites— TV Guide is back with an all-star panel for the fans! Moderated by editor-in-chief Debra Birnbaum, Fan Favorites features your favorite talent from your favorite shows — in front of the camera and behind the scenes. Panelists include Nestor Carbonell (Ringer), Johnny Galecki (The Big Bang Theory), Jorge Garcia (Alcatraz), Leslie Hope (The River), Zachary Levi (Chuck), Joe Manganiello (True Blood), Julie Plec (Vampire Diaries), Matt Smith (Doctor Who ), Kevin Williamson (Vampire Diaries), Deborah Ann Woll (True Blood), and others. Ballroom 20

SATURDAY, JULY 23rd (Special Notice: Paul Wesley’s birthday!)

The Vampire Diaries signing at Warner Bros. booth
Ticket Distribution (Sails Pavilion #9): 11:00 a.m.
Autograph Signing (Warner Bros. Booth, #4545): 1:00 p.m.

3:30-4:15 The Vampire Diaries Screening and Q&A — All the way from Mystic Falls, the cast and creative team behind The Vampire Diaries descend on Comic-Con for a third time! Series stars Nina Dobrev (Degrassi: The Next Generation), Paul Wesley (Roll Bounce), Ian Somerhalder (Lost), Candice Accola (Juno), and Joseph Morgan (Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World) join executive producers/writers Kevin Williamson (Scream) and Julie Plec (Kyle XY) to enthrall fans with a season two highlight reel and Q&A session. This edgy, romantic drama remains the number-one series on The CW and promises another round of twists, turns and “triangles” in season three. From Bonanza Productions Inc., Outerbanks Entertainment, and Alloy Entertainment in association with Warner Bros. Television and CBS Television Studios, The Vampire Diaries airs Thursdays at 8/7c on The CW, and The Vampire Diaries: The Complete Second Season will be released on Blu-ray and DVD August 30. Ballroom 20

Kevin Williamson will also be representing The Secret Circle (Vampire Diaries’ new Thursday night dancing partner) on Saturday. Head over to TheSecretCircle.net for all the details!

SUNDAY, JULY 24TH
1-2pm – Smart Pop Book Booth in the Exhibitor’s Hall: Kiersten White & Vee signing for A Visitor’s Guide to Mystic Falls: Your Favorite Authors on The Vampire Diaries
Myself and Kiersten White (Visitor’s Guide contributor and YA author of Paranormalcy and Supernaturally) will be hanging out in the Smart Pop booth (B4) signing copies of the book and chatting about Vampire Diaries. Smart Pop is also going all out for their first Comic Con; they’ll be giving away 1,000 FREE books throughout Comic Con weekend. Get all the details in their blog (psst, you don’t have to be at Comic Con to win!).

And be sure to swing by the (MASSIVE) Warner Bros. booth in the Exhibitor’s Hall for cool Comic Con exclusive goodies: A Vampire Diaries bag and TV Guide Magazine’s Comic Con special issue with Nina Dobrev, Paul Wesley, and Ian Somerhalder on the cover! For those of you not attending the convention, make sure to check your local newsstand for the issue and international fans can order a copy at TV Guide Magazine. (And please be sure to buy one!)

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