Posted by Vee | October 12, 2011, 14:53 (EST) | 1 Comment
Category: TV Series
The Hollywood Reporter has released its list of Top 50 Power Showrunners for 2011 and Vampire Diaries executive producers Kevin Williamson and Julie Plec make the list (under Drama). Visit THR for details on how their list is determined, then check out Kev and Julie’s brief profile write-up:
Now with a serial-killer drama in development at Fox, [Williamson] must lean increasingly on Diaries’ co-showrunner Plec, 39, whom he dubs his unofficial “life partner.” Jokes Plec: “Kevin and I have a highly functional dysfunctional system.”
READ THE ENTIRE LIST AT THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER.
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Posted by Vee | September 14, 2011, 10:33 (EST) | 10 Comments
Category: TV Series
TV.com‘s Price Peterson – he of the hilarious Vampire Diaries recaps and captioned photos – has what we think might be the most entertaining interview with Vampire Diaries Executive Producer Julie Plec we’ve ever had the pleasure of reading. Julie gives some hints on Season 3, identifies the two major show moments where she realized what she wanted The Vampire Diaries to be, fan favorites, killing characters, the school issue, Katherine as villain and vixen, accidental homo-eroticism, and The Secret Circle.
So national authorities haven’t yet noticed the town’s death rate?
We always talk about the “FBI Episode” when the FBI shows up in town and is like, ‘Um, you do realize that you have a higher death rate than all of Northern California?’ But look, I think that the timeline of the show is very specific. There’s a lot that’s going on under the noses of the authority figures. And there’s an element to that that’s both ridiculous and fun. I remember that Buffy episode when the students finally, like five seasons in, gave her the award for being the class protector. And what they said was, “It might seem like we don’t notice these things, but there’s some pretty weird stuff that happens in this town!” And I remember thinking, “It’s Season 5!” But yeah, it’s a fine line.
READ THE ENTIRE INTERVIEW AT TV.COM.
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Posted by Vee | August 9, 2011, 20:54 (EST) | 16 Comments
Category: TV Series
The August 12th issue of Entertainment Weekly (The Help on the cover) includes The Vampire Diaries in its Behind the Scenes: Back to Work! feature, highlighting the casts and crews who have resumed filming for the 2011-2012 season. Nina Dobrev and Ian Somerhalder are included, along with Vampire Diaries crew members Colin Duran, Joe Connolly, and Trevor Stott. Click the image to see a larger scan in the Gallery. The issue is available on newsstands now.
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Posted by Vee | June 30, 2011, 11:44 (EST) | 3 Comments
Category: TV Series
io9‘s Charlie Jane Anders has put together a rockin’ post called 10 Lessons Every Other TV Show Should Learn from Vampire Diaries. Agree or disagree, it’s a fantastic breakdown of what the show does right and why it continues to shrug off the “teenage vampire melodrama” label with every twist and cliffhanger. Next time someone asks you why they should check out the show, just send ‘em a link to this.
I feel like there’s sort of an unspoken understanding on television: standalone episodes move fast, but arcs move slowly. An arc on television plays out over an entire season, with a handful of “turning point” episodes. Even shows that have no standalone episodes often seem to unspool their arcs at a fairly leisurely pace, with just one or two major events per episode.
The Vampire Diaries laughs at your slow promenade of plot development. Vampires may live forever, but on this show, their storylines are mayflies. And we’re all the more distracted and obsessed, as a result.
READ THE ENTIRE ARTICLE AT IO9.
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Posted by Vee | May 9, 2011, 10:02 (EST) | 1 Comment
Category: TV Series
If you tuned in for Candice Accola’s VRO interview on Friday night, you already know there was an impromptu guest appearance by Matt Davis. (Candice explains on the show and in a tweet.) Well, Candice and the VRO ladies took the opportunity to go ahead and book Matt his own solo interview on Tuesday, May 10th at 9pm ET/6pm PT. So tune in for Matt Davis tomorrow night! And don’t forget that Sara Canning will be on the show this Wednesday, May 11th.
Missed an interview? Curious as to future guests? Complete schedule below!
- Tuesday, May 3rd: Joseph Morgan (Klaus)
- Tuesday, May 3rd: Paul M. Sommers (Director of Photography/Director)
- Wednesday, May 4th: Gino Anthony Pesi (Maddox)
- Thursday, May 5th: Bryton James (Luka)
- Friday, May 6th: Candice Accola (Caroline Forbes)
- Tuesday, May 10th @ 9pm ET/6pm PT: Matt Davis (Alaric Saltzman)
- Wednesday, May 11th @ pm ET/6pm PT: Sara Canning (Jenna Sommers)
- Friday, May 13th @ 9pm ET/6pm PT: Susan Walters (Carol Lockwood)
- Monday, May 23rd @ 9pm ET/6pm PT: Marguerite MacIntyre (Sheriff Forbes)
- Monday, May 30th @ 9pm ET/6pm PT: The Hillywood Show
Have questions for any of the above? Tweet them to @TheVRO, leave your question on their Facebook, or go to TheVRO’s BlogTalkRadio page and leave your question in the comments of the individual interview announcements.
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Posted by Vee | May 6, 2011, 12:22 (EST) | 1 Comment
Category: TV Series
The VRO’s Vampire Diaries Month is still rolling strong! We’ll have recaps up for Gino Anthony Pesi and Bryton James soon, but you MUST tune in TONIGHT for Candice Accola’s interview at 9pm ET/6pm PT.
Links to listen to interviews so far and what’s still to come!
- Tuesday, May 3rd: Joseph Morgan (Klaus)
- Tuesday, May 3rd: Paul M. Sommers (Director of Photography/Director)
- Wednesday, May 4th: Gino Anthony Pesi (Maddox)
- Thursday, May 5th: Bryton James (Luka)
- Friday, May 6th @ 9pm ET/6pm PT: Candice Accola (Caroline Forbes)
- Wednesday, May 11th @ pm ET/6pm PT: Sara Canning (Jenna Sommers)
- Friday, May 13th @ 9pm ET/6pm PT: Susan Walters (Carol Lockwood)
- Monday, May 23rd @ 9pm ET/6pm PT: Marguerite MacIntyre (Sheriff Forbes)
Have questions for any of the above? Tweet them to @TheVRO, leave your question on their Facebook, or go to TheVRO’s BlogTalkRadio page and leave your question in the comments of the individual interview announcements.
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Posted by Vee | May 3, 2011, 19:42 (EST) | 5 Comments
Category: TV Series
Though The VRO’s Vampire Diaries Month kicked off their live interviews tonight with Vampire Diaries’ Director of Photography Paul M. Sommers, hosts Amber and Jess also had an opportunity to do a pre-taped phone interview with Joseph Morgan and they’ve posted the entire conversation on the VRO. A few highlights:
- On Vampire Diaries fandom: Joseph was keen from the beginning to involve the fans; that’s why he read the books and watched the show. He wanted to be faithful to the Klaus of the books and how the character was talked up in the show; he wanted the character to be everything the fans wanted, to be “on the same page” as the fans. He knows some fans get frustrated with his Twitter teases but he thinks that’s in keeping with the character.
- On whether Klaus dwells on the past or is very much a man of the present: Klaus is the kind of guy who bears a grudge; he’s too stubborn and too self-involved not to. Joseph and Daniel Gillies talked about Elijah being “the voice of reason” for Klaus. Since they split 500 years ago after Katherine escaped, Klaus has had no one to bring him back down to earth. He hasn’t learned as much as he would have if Elijah had remained at his side. Klaus embraces the modern world and the future, and he believes he is creating the future.
- On art imitating life: He believes that with any character you play, you bring aspects of yourself to it. Klaus’s playful nature is a reflection of himself, as is his intensity. There are definitely elements of Joseph in there, but on the flip side he has occasionally found himself seeing things through Klaus’s eyes.
- On the key to Klaus’s undoing: Klaus is incredibly smart and he has a wealth of experience to draw upon, and he’s prepared for every eventuality. But Joseph feels Klaus’s undoing will be his arrogance. He really believes he won’t be crossed, that no one is a threat, and he’s too wrapped up in what will happen after the sacrifice. He needs to stay present and in the moment and be aware.
Joseph talks a LOT more over at The VRO. LISTEN TO THE ENTIRE INTERVIEW WITH JOSEPH MORGAN AT THE VRO.
As for the Paul M. Sommers interview… Oh, boy. If you thought you were already anxious about The Sun Also Rises (EP221), then you may need a warm bath and a teddy bear to cling to after listening to this. He also gives fantastic insight into filming The Vampire Diaries, both as Director of Photography and as a director, from script changes to working with the actors and the collaborative spirit that infuses the entire production. Oh, and on-set pranks and shenanigans. A few highlights:
- On The Sun Also Rises (this Thursday’s episode), his first turn as a director on TVD: Everyone was very supportive and patient, and he found that the experience was hard but not as hard as he thought it would be. He was able to see the script earlier than normal and he had time to prepare. It’s the biggest episode they’ve done this year and a lot of story lines will be wrapped up.
- On Season 3: He’s as much in the dark about next season as everyone else. He doesn’t think Julie Plec and Kevin Williamson know either and they’ll be working the story out.
- On Daniel Gillies and Joseph Morgan: Both incredibly committed and gifted actors. The Sun Also Rises will feature them both prominently. Gillies very much understands Elijah. Had a lot of fun working with Joseph on episode 221 in particular and they share a lot of cultural references. They’ve talked a lot about Klaus, his history, and the relationship between Klaus and Elijah.
- Sad, heartbroken, and mad: Fans will be all of the above. Some people are going to be very upset, but “it’s a great ride.” As I Lay Dying will set up a lot of Season 3, but The Sun Also Rises will be the conclusion of a lot of this season’s stories.
It’s really a great hour, so LISTEN TO THE ENTIRE INTERVIEW WITH PAUL M. SOMMERS AT THE VRO.
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Posted by Vee | April 21, 2011, 10:02 (EST) | 14 Comments
Category: TV Series
The Hollywood Reporter has an excellent Q&A with Kevin Williamson, who’s been relatively quiet on the Vampire Diaries front this season due to working on other projects, including developing and filming the pilot for L.J. Smith’s The Secret Circle. Kev talks about the challanges of bringing The Vampire Diaries to the screen every week, the struggle against leaks and spoilers, how recent developments in Bonnie’s story were almost very, very different (we think they ultimately made the right call), their original plans for Katherine, and casting Joseph Morgan as Klaus (he makes his TVD debut tonight!).
THR: What were conversations like casting a pivotal character like Klaus?
Williamson: I wanted someone who felt European, who felt old world. Clearly, I went to the accents. [Laughs] Joseph Morgan came in and he nailed it. He had the sense of humor that I wanted Klaus to have. The way we always described [the character] is, “Klaus can out-Damon Damon.” We teased this season between Damon and Klaus, but there’s so much material, it’s an open minefield next year between Damon, Stefan and Klaus. The originals, here they come.
READ THE ENTIRE INTERVIEW AT THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER.
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Posted by Vee | January 21, 2011, 13:49 (EST) | 7 Comments
Category: TV Series
The fact we’re dedicating a blog post to this indicates we have no shame, but then we did dedicate an entire post to Stefan’s bedroom once upon a time. (Again, because we have no shame.) Entertainment Weekly‘s Mandi Bierly gives Vampire Diaries fans a sneak peek at Damon’s bedroom (you’ll remember Zap2It‘s Carina MacKenzie also dropped some tidbits last month). Sadly, we have no pictures, but there are details of the “masculine, sexy” space galore, including:
“The one really amazing thing, of course,” [Somerhalder] continues, “[is] they had this bed custom-made. This thing, I’m not even kidding you, it’s gigantic. You splice together two king-sized beds… Damon could fit an entire sorority on this bed, which I’m sure at some point he will.” (Williamson likes to refer to it as Damon’s “throne.”)
You guys, we’re really having to restrain our commentary here, but we have no problem quoting the fabulous @abbygraham:
@tvdnews Hey, can we pile Damon’s nifty new bed with fans and send a snapshot to the Parent’s Television Council? ;)
READ THE ENTIRE ARTICLE AT ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY.
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Posted by Vee | October 30, 2010, 12:07 (EST) | 49 Comments
Category: TV Series
Thursday night, during the East coast airing of Masquerade, the Vampire Diaries Writers’ Room participated in a live-tweet over on tweet.cwtv.com. Since there are one or two people not on Twitter, we went through and gathered up some cool info, trivia, and hints that popped up during the conversation.
The players: Kevin Williamson (@kevwilliamson), Julie Plec (@julieplec), Andrew Chambliss (@AndrewChambliss), Brian Young (@Young_Brian), Caroline Dries (@carolinedries), John Shiban (@jshiban – sort of, he signed up for Twitter during), Elizabeth Craft (@elizabethcraft), Sarah Fain (@sarahmfain), Mike Daniels (@mikedaniels101), Marcos Siega (@msiega), and writers’ assistants Daphne (@dafacles) and Elysse (@yapplebee).
CLICK HERE TO SEE A BIG ‘OLE LIST OF TWEETS!
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