#TrueBlood at #SDCC 2013

 

 

I was sitting FRONT ROW in Ballroom 20 for the True Blood panel that started off with Joe Manganiello blowing me a kiss. (I blew one first and he returned it, apparently, I was in heaven and now exactly feeling anything but bliss ha ha)

 

Some highlights included:

• Michael McMillian and Anna Camp banter as Steve and Sarah Newlin.
• Rob Kazinsky and Ryan Kwantlen discussing the preparation for their "shaving" scene together (homoerotic dream 'Jason' has about 'Ben')
• Anna Paquin talking about Sookie always being in danger, and finally learning somethings after everything she has been through.
• Brian Buckner said they would 'return to their roots' with on central storyline versus the multiples as of late. (Thank Billith!)

“We’re going to try to condense the number of stories we’re telling and make this really feel like we’re coming home. I wanna bring it in a little bit. Not to discount Charlaine [Harris’] books at all, but my hope is to get all these people we love living under this one story and one threat. Really just make it about this small town we’ve all come to know and love.”

• The preview for the rest of the season shows Sookie giving a eulogy, shows some major action (sexy and violent rawr!) Check it out here:

 

Loved seeing everyone on the panel, though disappointing Alexander Skarsgård and Stephen Moyer were not there, it worked out as it was already a pretty packed panel and felt too short.

 

And of course Nelsan Ellis saying "Rihanna and make-up" get him into the "Lafayette" mood. Another fan asked how Lafayette would use the scard Nelsan was wearing and he showed us this:

 

Ryan Kwantlen demonstrated how he was doing pull ups and Anna Paquin was supposed to walk in after three, but would delay coming in, then do her lines extra slow to make him suffer doing the pull-up's even longer.

 Here are some more photos from the panel....

Seriously my new fave is Warlow akak Ben aka Rob Kazinsky.

Here are videos from the panel:

Guess who's returning to True Blood? *SPOILERS*

Wet Paint has shared some spoilers for the upcoming season of True Blood... a familiar face returns... Sarah Newlin (played by Anna Camp)

Sarah might try to reconnect with Jason Stackhouse, who Sarah had an affair with in Season 2. This ruined her marriage to Steve Newlin and complicated Sookie Stackhouse’s life considerably — only now, with Jessica being Jason’s current romantic prospect, the plot thickens.

Oh, and Sarah’s ex-husband Steve is a “gay vampire American” now, so there’s that. And he has a thing for Jason. No doubt in our minds: her return will be complicated.

The last time we saw Sarah in Season 3, she was a member of the anti-vampire Fellowship of the Sun church, and her marriage to Steve had just ended. My, how things have changed since then! Are you excited to see the drama that Sarah causes?

 TV Line adds:

Camp, who’s currently juggling roles on Fox’s Mindy Project and CBS’ Vegas, floated the possibility of a Sarah comeback earlier this year, telling TVLine that her character has “a lot of unfinished business.” 

No doubt at the top of her to-do list is confronting ex-husband and former Fellowship of the Sun co-head Steve (Michael McMillian), who is now an out-and-proud gay man and a vampire.

Don’t be surprised if she also finds time to reconnect with ex-flame Jason, which would put her at odds with his current love, Jessica. (Anna Camp going head-to-head with Deborah Ann Woll? Count. Us. In.)

I can't wait! I love to hate Anna Camp in all her roles. She was awesome in Pitch Perfect. Also she's hot and Deborah Ann Woll is my girl crush so I would love to see some chick fights heh heh.

Pitch Perfect Review #getpitchslapped

Went to an advanced screening of 'Pitch Perfect' tonight staring Anna Kendrick, Brittany Snow, Rebel Wilson, Anna Camp and Skylar Astin. My only complaint is that I have to wait until October 5 to take my friends! Pitch Perfect had me dancing in my seat, laughing out loud and leaving the theatre smiling.

In this movie, aspiring dj Becca, arrives reluctantly to the university her father is forcing her to attend, despite her desire to move to L.A. to start 'paying her dues' to move up in the music industry. The university has 4 a capella singing groups (think Glee, but with slightly less incest amongst members hooking up, yes slightly). Last years winners "Treble makers" are led by the obnoxious 'Bumper' played by Adam Devine, who comes off as just the right amount of annoying that you love to hate him. The all-female group "The Belles" led by Aubrey (Anna Camp, who was Sarah Newlin in True Blood) are struggling to recruit new members after a massive embarassment last year that has tarnished their reputation. (I will add this "embarrassment" haunts Aubrey throughout the film and is pure physical humour)

Through a series of events, Becca joins the Belles and with her dj skills is able to take the out-dated song choices and structured dance routines to the next level, but not without resistance from the controlling Aubrey. As always, Anna Kendrick is a star, she is one of my favourite young actresses, I love her facial expressions and comedic timing.

The movie also includes a budding romance involving swoon-worthy Skylar Astin playing the adorable, witty and talented Jesse. Seriously, this character has you in love with everything about him in a very non-traditional way.

Between the budding romance, the mean girl struggle and the parent/daughter issues, Pitch Perfect also has some hilarious minor characters, a part-job for Becca at the campus radio station and it throws in some epic John Hughes for good measure.

What I appreciated about this movie is that it did not have an overly obvious and predictable plot and still found subtle ways to keep me guessing and entertained until the end. The music was well integrated to prevent it from being an overtly awkward musical (no random breaking into song as they walk across campus for example) and the song choices were a good variety that everyone in the audience could dance (or sing) along.

I really loved the characters and how they all worked together, in particular 'Fat Amy' (Rebel Wilson), 'Bumper' (Adam Devine), Lily (Hana Mae Lee) and Benji (Ben Platt), Jesse's magic-loving nerd roomate. Elizabeth Banks played an emcee for the competitions and added great humour next to her chauvinistic co-host. It's just a great mix of memorable characters who come together creating some major laughs for the audience.

Loaded with one-liners, unique and memorable characters, amazing mashups and performances, this movie is a must-see! I was dancing in my seat, laughing loudly throughout and left happy with the movie overall.

I would highly reccommend going to see this movie October 5, it is hilarious and fun and entertaining and I know I will be going to see it again opening weekend!