Posted by Vee | March 18, 2010, 9:08 (EST) | 3 Comments
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Thanks to the CW, we now have a title for episode 18 (which will mark the introduction of Jonathan Gilbert, played by David Anders): Under Control.

MTV’s Hollywood Crush posted another video from their conversation with Katerina Graham, this time discussing her relationship with the fans:

And thanks to @CW_VampDiaries for pointing out Atlanta Magazine’s super-brief chat with Steven R. McQueen.

Thanks to @IHeartTVD for the heads up that Kayla Ewell will be a guest at EyeCon’s BloodLust Vampire Festival in Orlando, May 7-9. She’s part of a roster that includes Buffy the Vampire Slayer alums Nicholas Brendon, James Leary, Camden Toy, and Lost Boys’ Brooke McCarter. Visit the official BloodLust website for more information.

And speaking of Vampire Diaries cast on the con circuit, you can say hi to Rob Pralgo at ConCarolinas 2010/DeepSouthCon 48 in Charlotte, June 4-6. He’ll be screening one of his films, Exhibit A-7, and chatting about his role as Mayor Charles Lockwood on The Vampire Diaries. Visit the ConCarolinas site for more info. And be sure to check out Rob’s own website.

Posted by Vee | March 10, 2010, 21:51 (EST) | 11 Comments
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As we get closer to the end of the season, speculation runs rampant about Vampire Diaries‘ May 13th finale. TV Guide talked to Julie Plec and Kevin Williamson and they expand on earlier teases (some from PaleyFest) with more info about “Uncle John” Gilbert (David Anders), whether Jeremy will finally learn the truth about vampires, and something book fans will recognize:

TVGuide.com: What should we expect in the season finale?
Plec: What we’ve been building to from the beginning — it’s something we took directly from the books — is this event called the Founders’ Day Celebration, which is the anniversary of the founding of the town. We’re looking into big period costumes and Civil War reenactments and maybe some parade action with some big floats. It’s going to be the big event that connects us back to 1864 and what went down back then. It messes things up so when we come back in Season 2, everyone has a reason to tune in again. There are nine “oh my God” moments.

Read the entire interview at TV Guide.

And Ausiello has more info on the finale from Kevin and this clarification from Julie on why Vicki won’t be back:

“We are not adverse to bringing people back from the dead,” says exec producer Julie Plec, “but we would not do it with the first tragic death out of the gate. In the future, we absolutely will use those mystic tricks, but not with Vicki — as much as we loved Kayla [Ewell]. It would ruin the impact.”

Posted by Red | March 8, 2010, 12:37 (EST) | 12 Comments
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Seventeen Magazine is filled with Vampire Diaries goodies in the shape of Paul Wesley and Nina Dobrev. Paul is asked a few juicy questions, while Nina is featured in a more in-depth interview.

 
MaximoTV caught up with Kayla Ewell at QVC Red Carpet Style on Friday, and she talked about how she’s technically not allowed to talk about any possible return for Vicki Donovan. Personally, we think that Vicki as we knew her is, alas, no more. But who knows if she’ll be back as a ghost or in a flashback? We’re all down for ghosts in the Vampire Diaries; Grams and Vicki can hang out haunting Mystic Falls and attend the weekly ‘Dead by Damon’s Doing’ support group together.

Posted by Red | January 18, 2010, 15:10 (EST) | 7 Comments
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Only a few days left now until the terrible Vampire Diaries hiatus is over and “Bloodlines” airs. To help you keep your sanity for the last stretch, we’ve got some behind the scenes stills from episode 7, “Haunted”. We especially love the ones of Vicki vamped out up close. A clear still of the vampire effects is a rare and precious thing. Click on the images to view larger versions, or view the entire set of stills for the episode in our “Haunted” gallery.

Posted by Vee | January 12, 2010, 22:12 (EST) | 9 Comments
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The CW has posted a very interesting sit down with Vampire Diaries executive producers Julie Plec and Kevin Williamson in anticipation of the show’s Thursday, January 21st return. They talk about why they felt they had to “go there” with Vicki, how episodes 1-7 were “the Vicki chapter” and how now we’re heading into “the Tomb chapter.” (Can’t wait to see what other “chapters” we’ll be seeing.) Looks like we’ll also learn what we’ve been dying to know about Stefan’s return to Mystic Falls – and right out of the gate, too.

Read more to watch the videos…

Posted by Red | December 17, 2009, 17:59 (EST) | 5 Comments
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Marathon week is all about re-experiencing the Vampire Diaries, so how about a little blast from the past with some behind the scenes pictures from “Night of the Comet”? We’ve got to admit that Ian’s devilish grin in the first picture gives us a thrill of fear. Reassuring to know he’s not that evil in real life.

Posted by Vee | November 6, 2009, 12:18 (EST) | 5 Comments
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According to HitFix, The Vampire Diaries is holding steady in the ratings, averaging an audience of 4.21 million viewers for last night’s episode. TV By the Numbers has the half-hour breakdowns.

UPDATE: CW press release, via TV By the Numbers – The CW’s Vampire Diaries sinks its teeth into first place among young women.

The CW’s freshman smash THE VAMPIRE DIARIES won the 8:00-9:00p.m. time period among women 18-34 (3.1/9), females 12-34 (2.8/9) and female teens (2.1/8), according to preliminary live plus same day Nielsen ratings for Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009. VAMPIRE DIARIES ranked second in adults 18-34 (2.3/7) and persons 12-34 (2.1/7), just 0.1 behind #1 CBS in both demos.

Just So You Know interviews Zach Roerig about the show’s success, whether Vicki’s fate is truly open-ended (or way final), and the minor panics that come with each new script (laughed so hard):

JSYK: Congrats on the show’s success. It just got picked up for a full season?

Zach: Yep, a full 22. Now I just have to hope I don’t get killed off before then.

JSYK: Do you think that is a possibility?

Zach: You never know. Every time I read that script and it says, “Matt enters the room and Damon follows” I’m like, ‘Oh my God…’

 
And finally, a big shout-out to fellow (mega!) fansite, True-Blood.net, who asked Vampire-Diaries.net to contribute to their True Blood-hiatus column, What To Watch. Guess what’s featured? Read what they (and we) have to say about The Vampire Diaries and stake your claim on a chance to win some cool Vampire Diaries goodies! Big thanks to Mel and Liz for asking us to participate (we’re fans of True Blood, too, so it was our pleasure).

Posted by Vee | November 4, 2009, 16:12 (EST) | 9 Comments
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Lots of tidbits today, so we’re splitting ‘em up into a few posts. Kayla Ewell sits down with TV Guide Broadband (taped pre-Haunted) and talks Vicki, vampires, and trailblazing.

The Vampire Diaries cast is collectively nominated for Portrait Magazine’s “Top 30 Under 30″ list. If you’d like to vote for them, you can do so on the main page of Portrait’s site. Poll closes November 22nd. Thanks to eccentricpuzzle for the heads up.