Posted by Kate | February 22, 2013, 14:37 (EST) | 60 Comments
Category: TV Series

The CW has released the official synopsis for The Vampire Diaries: Bring It On (EP416), airing Thursday, March 14th. Highlight for spoilers:

THE NEW NORMAL — Elena’s (Nina Dobrev) new outlook has everyone concerned, leading Stefan (Paul Wesley) and Damon (Ian Somerhalder) to agree that going back to the normal routine of high school would be the best thing for her. Caroline (Candice Accola) is pleasantly surprised when Elena decides to rejoin the cheerleading squad, but her pleasure turns to shock when Elena’s behavior proves dangerous. Not giving up on their search for the cure, Damon and Rebekah (Claire Holt) work together until his unwanted advice catches her off-guard. Klaus (Joseph Morgan) tries to use Hayley (guest star Phoebe Tonkin) to get the information he’s after and makes an intriguing discovery in the process. Meanwhile, a bored Elena throws a wild party and gets into an ugly fight.

The episode was directed by Jesse Warn and written by Elisabeth R. Finch & Michael Narducci.

Posted by Vee | January 2, 2013, 20:17 (EST) | 1,859 Comments
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The CW has released the official synopsis for The Vampire Diaries: Catch Me If You Can (EP411), airing Thursday, January 24th at 8/7c. Highlight for spoilers:

A NEW DANGER — Jeremy (Steven R. McQueen) is furious when Klaus (Joseph Morgan) tries to control him by putting Matt’s (Zach Roerig) life in danger. Damon (Ian Somerhalder) coaches Jeremy as he prepares to take on Klaus’ new vampires, but they find that Kol (guest star Nathaniel Buzolic) has beaten them to it. Kol makes it clear that he will stop at nothing to convince everyone to give up the search for the cure. Looking for a new ally, Rebekah (Claire Holt) reminds Stefan (Paul Wesley) that they were once close friends. When Sheriff Forbes (Marguerite MacIntyre) and Mayor Hopkins (guest star Rick Worthy) question Shane (guest star David Alpay) about his involvement in the Founders’ Council deaths, Bonnie (Kat Graham) steps in with questions of her own, and Shane’s responses push Bonnie to the edge of her powers. Elena (Nina Dobrev) negotiates with Klaus to keep Jeremy safe, but when danger suddenly appears from a totally unexpected enemy, Elena comes up with her own daring plan for Jeremy.

John Dahl directed the episode written by Brian Young & Michael Narducci.

Posted by Abby | November 9, 2012, 7:19 (EST) | 89 Comments
Category: TV Series

The Killer (EP405) was messy in all kinds of ways, so if you’re still trying to sort it all out (or just finish the mopping!) you’ve got plenty of company this morning! We’re here to help with extra towels and a collection of interviews and post-mortems.

SPOILERS, SPOILERS, SPOILERS. Make sure you’ve seen the episode before reading any of these!
 
 

• Zap2it:‘The Vampire Diaries’ scoop: Julie Plec weighs in on Elena’s first kill, romance, bromance, and more
• Zap2it: ‘The Vampire Diaries’ secret hero: Let’s talk about Tyler
• The Hollywood Reporter: ‘Vampire Diaries’ Boss Answers 13 of Season 4′s Biggest Questions
• Examiner: Julie Plec teases the ‘origin story of the vampire hunter’ to come on ‘TVD’
• TV Guide: The Vampire Diaries Boss: Elena’s First Kill Will Have Profound Consequences
• Hollywood.com: ‘The Vampire Diaries’ Post-Mortem: Julie Plec on the First Kill, the Five, and More!
• CeleBuzz: ‘Vampire Diaries’ Postmortem: EP Julie Plec Says ‘Everything’s About to Change’
• TVLine: Post Mortem: Vampire Diaries Boss on Elena’s [Spoiler], What a Cure Would Mean and More!
• KSiteTV: Vampire Diaries “The Killer” Post-Mortem: Julie Plec & Michael Narducci Talk Aftershocks
• Collider: Writer/Producers Julie Plec and Michael Narducci Talk THE VAMPIRE DIARIES Season 4, the Holiday Episode, and Big Reveals

Posted by Vee | November 8, 2012, 12:46 (EST) | 9 Comments
Category: TV Series

TV Guide‘s Robyn Ross returns with a new Vampire Diaries Bite this week and this time she talks The Killer (EP405), tonight’s all-new episode, with guest star Todd Williams, who plays (the very determined and bad ass) Connor.

Entertainment Weekly also caught up with Todd Williams to talk about tonight’s episode:

ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Connor is a character who, at the moment, is very easy to dislike. Is there something in his backstory that would surprise us?
TODD WILLIAMS: That’s what this episode is about, basically shedding some light as to why Connor’s doing what he’s doing. It’s not as black and white as, Oh, vampires. I want to kill ‘em. That’s it. There’s definitely a story there, and this episode makes him a little more three-dimensional, just in terms of his humanity.

READ THE ENTIRE INTERVIEW AT ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY.

And yesterday, TV journalists screened The Killer with Julie Plec, Todd Williams, and Michael Narducci. Check out various teases (beware spoilers!) below:

• CeleBuzz: ‘Vampire Diaries’ EP Julie Plec Teases Caroline Vs. Hayley, Plus 6 More Scoops From ‘The Killer’
• The Examiner: ‘TVD’s’ Julie Plec, Todd Williams & Michael Narducci tease ‘The Killer’
• KSiteTV: Vampire Diaries: Eight Things About “The Killer”
• Zap2It: ‘The Vampire Diaries’ spoilers: 6 things to know about ‘The Killer’

Posted by Vee | October 17, 2012, 19:08 (EST) | 9 Comments
Category: TV Series

The CW has released the synopsis for The Vampire Diaries: The Killer (EP405), airing Thursday, November 8th, 8/7c. Highlight for spoilers:

THE HUNTER’S MARK — Stefan (Paul Wesley) and Klaus (Joseph Morgan) form an uneasy alliance to try and contain the danger that Connor (guest star Todd Williams) has unleashed on the town. When Connor takes Jeremy (Steven R. McQueen), Matt (Zach Roerig) and April (guest star Grace Phipps) hostage at the Grill, Stefan and Damon (Ian Somerhalder) have a serious disagreement about the best course of action, and Elena (Nina Dobrev) is again caught between the two brothers. The situation quickly turns violent when Klaus sends one of his hybrids, Dean (guest star Blake Hood, “The Young and the Restless”) to stand up to Connor. Caroline (Candice Accola) is surprised to find Hayley (guest star Phoebe Tonkin) at the Lockwood mansion. Meanwhile, Professor Shane (guest star David Alpay) works with Bonnie (Kat Graham) to help her get past her fear and guilt.

The episode was written by Michael Narducci and directed by Chris Grismer.

Posted by Vee | April 4, 2012, 19:26 (EST) | 178 Comments
Category: TV Series

The CW has released the official synopsis for Vampire Diaries: Do Not Go Gentle (EP320), airing Thursday, April 26th. Highlight for spoilers:

WHAT THE WORLD HAS TO OFFER — Alaric (Matt Davis) finds an unexpected ally to guide him on his dangerous new path, while Damon (Ian Somerhalder) and Meredith (guest star Torrey Devitto) try to figure out what their next move should be. At the school’s 1920s Decade Dance, Bonnie (Kat Graham) asks Jamie (guest star Robert Ri’chard) to go with her and, at Caroline’s (Candice Accola) suggestion, Elena (Nina Dobrev) asks Stefan (Paul Wesley) to be her date. Caroline is pleasantly surprised when Tyler (Michael Trevino) shows up at the dance determined to sweep her off her feet, but Klaus (Joseph Morgan) does his best to come between them. The dance takes a deadly turn when Damon and Stefan realize they need the help of Matt (Zach Roerig), Jeremy (Steven R. McQueen) and especially Bonnie to undo a spell that could prove devastating for everyone.

The episode was directed by Josh Butler and written by Michael Narducci.

Posted by Vee | January 26, 2012, 17:56 (EST) | 74 Comments
Category: TV Series

The CW has released the official synopsis for The Vampire Diaries: All My Children (EP315). The episode airs Thursday, February 16th. Highlight for spoilers or head over to the Episode Index:

A FLIP OF THE COIN — After starting her day with a startling discovery of Damon’s (Ian Somerhalder) latest indiscretion, Elena (Nina Dobrev) is frustrated to find that none of her friends agree with her on how they should react to the Original family’s internal power struggle. Once again caught up in the destiny of the Bennett witches, Bonnie (Kat Graham) and Abby (guest star Persia White) find themselves playing a part in a ritual to appease the spirits of nature. When Elijah (guest star Daniel Gillies) gives Damon and Stefan (Paul Wesley) a dangerous ultimatum that puts Elena in danger, they turn to Alaric (Matt Davis) and Meredith (guest star Torrey Devitto) for help with a plan that leads them to a terrible choice. Candice Accola also stars.

The episode was directed by Pascal Verschooris and written by Evan Bleiweiss & Michael Narducci.

Posted by Abby | January 6, 2012, 15:53 (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.

• This may be the greatest cake ever (pictured above).
• When Nina Dobrev tweets that she’s on top of the world…she ain’t kidding.
• Mr. Saltzman gets a nod in this list of TV teacher superlatives.
• Take a look at what Rob Pralgo’s been up to.
• The IS Foundation was nominated for a Shorty Award.
• Ian Somerhalder is raiding Damon Salvatore’s library.
• Kat Graham has found a jacket that can only be accessorized with a hookah and a giant mushroom.
• Congratulations to Daniel Gillies for the pickup of Saving Hope!
• Looks like US audiences can keep their fingers crossed that Saving Hope might be shown here, as well.
• Thanks to Klaus, Michael Trevino can now appear on vampire-specific lists, like this one!
• Ian Somerhalder and Joseph Morgan are…blindfolded?
• Al Septien is at it again with the behind-the-scenes pics. Alaric’s arsenal, anyone?
• Bianca Lawson just can’t stay away from the monsters.
• Torrey DeVitto urges fans to support hospice care.
• Kayla Ewell is having lots of fun.
• Royal Ballet soloist Melissa Hamilton is a big Vampire Diaries fan.
• Hey, look! It’s Michael Narducci!

Posted by Vee | December 14, 2011, 18:44 (EST) | 29 Comments
Category: TV Series

WE’RE ALMOST THERE. The CW has released the official synopsis for The Vampire Diaries: The New Deal (EP310). The episode airs Thursday, January 5th. Highlight for spoilers or head over to the Episode Index:

A REASON TO FEEL GUILTY — Stefan (Paul Wesley) has hidden the coffins containing the bodies of Klaus’ (Joseph Morgan) family, and Klaus quickly turns to violence to convince Damon (Ian Somerhalder) and Elena (Nina Dobrev) that no one will be safe until he finds Stefan and gets his family back. Tyler (Michael Trevino) continues to make the most of his new abilities as a hybrid, but he has to face the disturbing consequences of his actions as well. After a terrifying incident, Elena and Alaric (Matt Davis) grow increasingly concerned about Jeremy’s (Steven R. McQueen) attitude and, ultimately, his safety. Alaric meets the beautiful Dr. Fell (guest star Torrey Devitto, “Pretty Little Liars”), who is intrigued with his amazing ability to heal. While trying to strike a deal with Klaus, Elena delivers news that truly shocks him. Kat Graham also stars and internet personality Justine Ezarik guest stars as a bartender.

The episode was directed by John Behring and written by Michael Narducci. It also marks the first appearance of Torrey DeVitto as Dr. Fell.

Earlier this week, SpoilerTV posted a list of future TVD episode titles. While we can confirm that Dangerous Liaisons (EP314) and All My Children (EP315) are correct, the title listed for EP316 (1911) is incorrect and yet to be confirmed.

Posted by Vee | September 22, 2011, 14:12 (EST) | 13 Comments
Category: TV Series

The CW has released the official synopsis for The Reckoning (EP305). The episode airs Thursday, October 13th. Highlight for spoilers or head to the Episode Index:

A SENIOR PRANK NIGHT TO DIE FOR — Despite all that has happened, Caroline (Candice Accola) is determined to see that Elena (Nina Dobrev), Bonnie (Kat Graham), Matt (Zach Roerig) and Tyler (Michael Trevino) all enjoy a traditional Senior Prank Night before the school year begins at Mystic Falls High School. However, when uninvited guests show up, it doesn’t take long for the evening to take a deadly turn. Damon (Ian Somerhalder) convinces Jeremy (Steven R. McQueen) that he can use his new connection to the other side to help find a way to defeat Klaus (Joseph Morgan). Finally, Klaus deepens his hold on Stefan (Paul Wesley) and uses him for increasingly violent and dangerous purposes.

The episode was directed by John Behring and written by Michael Narducci.

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