As Starz continues its internal changes, several high-ranking members have left the company, a Starz spokesperson confirmed to TheWrap. This is part of a larger company-wide restructuring as the premium cable network prepares to make its transition to becoming a standalone company.
Altogether, senior vice president of original programming Kathryn Tyus-Adair, director of original programming Alex Alberts, manager of original programming Jordan Lippetz and senior vice president and head of production Kevin Hamburger were impacted by the change.
Moving forward, Samantha Nissen will head current programming with Sebastian Arboleda reporting to her. Christina Jokanovich will head development with Tara Roy reporting into her, and Giovanna Desselle will work on both current programming and development. Karen Bailey will step in as head of production following Hamburger’s departure and will handle creative on select titles.
This isn’t the first major shakeup the company has seen in recent weeks. Earlier this month,...
Altogether, senior vice president of original programming Kathryn Tyus-Adair, director of original programming Alex Alberts, manager of original programming Jordan Lippetz and senior vice president and head of production Kevin Hamburger were impacted by the change.
Moving forward, Samantha Nissen will head current programming with Sebastian Arboleda reporting to her. Christina Jokanovich will head development with Tara Roy reporting into her, and Giovanna Desselle will work on both current programming and development. Karen Bailey will step in as head of production following Hamburger’s departure and will handle creative on select titles.
This isn’t the first major shakeup the company has seen in recent weeks. Earlier this month,...
- 11/10/2023
- by Kayla Cobb
- The Wrap
Exclusive: As part of Starz’s ongoing companywide staff reductions, the network is restructuring its original programming operation under Kathryn Busby, Starz’s President of Original Programming.
Leaving the network are Kathryn Tyus-Adair, SVP, Original Programming; Alex Alberts, Director of Original Programming; Jordan Lippetz, manager, Original Programming; as well as SVP and Head of Production Kevin Hamburger.
Most recently, Starz’s original programming executives have been handling both development and current programming responsibilities. Under the new setup, development and current will be two separate groups.
Samantha Nissen, SVP Original Programming, will head Current, with Sebastian Arboleda, VP Original Programming, reporting to her. Christina Jokanovich, SVP of Original Programming, will head Development, with Tara Roy, Director of Original Programming, reporting into her. Giovanna Desselle, Director Original Programming, will work on both current and development.
Karen Bailey, EVP Original Programming, will become Head of Production, succeeding Hamburger, while continuing to handle creative on some select titles.
Leaving the network are Kathryn Tyus-Adair, SVP, Original Programming; Alex Alberts, Director of Original Programming; Jordan Lippetz, manager, Original Programming; as well as SVP and Head of Production Kevin Hamburger.
Most recently, Starz’s original programming executives have been handling both development and current programming responsibilities. Under the new setup, development and current will be two separate groups.
Samantha Nissen, SVP Original Programming, will head Current, with Sebastian Arboleda, VP Original Programming, reporting to her. Christina Jokanovich, SVP of Original Programming, will head Development, with Tara Roy, Director of Original Programming, reporting into her. Giovanna Desselle, Director Original Programming, will work on both current and development.
Karen Bailey, EVP Original Programming, will become Head of Production, succeeding Hamburger, while continuing to handle creative on some select titles.
- 11/10/2023
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Starz has officially ordered “The Hunting Wives” to series with eight episodes.
Based on May Cobb’s best-selling novel of the same name, the story follows Sophie O’Neil and her family as they pack up their things and move away from the East Coast and head down south to East Texas where she’s introduced to socialite Margo Banks. Sophie falls prey to Margo’s irresistible charms and soon winds up consumed by obsession, seduction, and murder.
“‘The Hunting Wives’ is a juicy, suspenseful and sultry thrill-ride,” said Kathryn Busby, president of Original Programming for Starz. “We’re excited to continue to work with Rebecca and Erwin on this propulsive series that perfectly complements Starz’s slate of edgy, female-forward premium content.”
The news comes shortly after Starz canceled several shows including “Run the World,” Heels,” and “Blindspotting,” nearly clearing its programming slate. As Variety previously reported, all three shows...
Based on May Cobb’s best-selling novel of the same name, the story follows Sophie O’Neil and her family as they pack up their things and move away from the East Coast and head down south to East Texas where she’s introduced to socialite Margo Banks. Sophie falls prey to Margo’s irresistible charms and soon winds up consumed by obsession, seduction, and murder.
“‘The Hunting Wives’ is a juicy, suspenseful and sultry thrill-ride,” said Kathryn Busby, president of Original Programming for Starz. “We’re excited to continue to work with Rebecca and Erwin on this propulsive series that perfectly complements Starz’s slate of edgy, female-forward premium content.”
The news comes shortly after Starz canceled several shows including “Run the World,” Heels,” and “Blindspotting,” nearly clearing its programming slate. As Variety previously reported, all three shows...
- 10/4/2023
- by BreAnna Bell
- Variety Film + TV
Starz has given an eight-episode order to “The Hunting Wives,” a thriller based on the book of the same name by May Cobb. The author will serve as an executive producer for the series.
“The Hunting Wives” focuses on the story of Sophie O’Neil, a woman whose family moves from the East Coast to a highly Republican part of Texas. Once there, she becomes enmeshed in the life of socialite Margo Banks and obsession, seduction and murder become her new norm.
The series is executive produced by Rebecca Cutter (“Hightown”), who will write the series and serve as its showrunner. Erwin Stoff also executive produces for 3 Arts Entertainment.
“’The Hunting Wives’ is a juicy, suspenseful and sultry thrill-ride,” Kathryn Busby, president of original programming for Starz, said in a press release. “We’re excited to continue to work with Rebecca and Erwin on this propulsive series that perfectly complements Starz’s slate of edgy,...
“The Hunting Wives” focuses on the story of Sophie O’Neil, a woman whose family moves from the East Coast to a highly Republican part of Texas. Once there, she becomes enmeshed in the life of socialite Margo Banks and obsession, seduction and murder become her new norm.
The series is executive produced by Rebecca Cutter (“Hightown”), who will write the series and serve as its showrunner. Erwin Stoff also executive produces for 3 Arts Entertainment.
“’The Hunting Wives’ is a juicy, suspenseful and sultry thrill-ride,” Kathryn Busby, president of original programming for Starz, said in a press release. “We’re excited to continue to work with Rebecca and Erwin on this propulsive series that perfectly complements Starz’s slate of edgy,...
- 10/4/2023
- by Kayla Cobb
- The Wrap
Starz has handed an eight-episode series order to thriller drama The Hunting Wives. The project, based on the novel by May Cobb, is executive produced by Cobb, Hightown creator Rebecca Cutter, who wrote the adaptation and will serve as showrunner, and 3 Arts Entertainment’s Erwin Stoff. Lionsgate Television produces with 3 Arts.
This marks Starz’s first new series pickup since the end of the writers strike. Last week, the network canceled sophomore shows Heels, Run The World and Blindspotting and opted not to move forward with The Venery of Samantha Bird which had paused production in May due to the strike with two episodes left to film. The Hunting Wives joins another female-centered upcoming series Starz has in the wings, Three Women, as the network is tweaking its programming slate built around the hit Power and Outlander franchises.
The Hunting Wives gives both Cutter and Stoff a second series...
This marks Starz’s first new series pickup since the end of the writers strike. Last week, the network canceled sophomore shows Heels, Run The World and Blindspotting and opted not to move forward with The Venery of Samantha Bird which had paused production in May due to the strike with two episodes left to film. The Hunting Wives joins another female-centered upcoming series Starz has in the wings, Three Women, as the network is tweaking its programming slate built around the hit Power and Outlander franchises.
The Hunting Wives gives both Cutter and Stoff a second series...
- 10/4/2023
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
TriStar Television, the Sony Pictures Television label, has hired Nicole Norwood as SVP, Development.
She replaces Christina Jokanovich who joined Starz.
Norwood was most recently Director of Local Language Originals for Italy for Netflix. She left the streamer last year.
In her last role, she was part of the team that developed and sourced original series for Italy across a range of genres. Prior to working on the Italian slate, Norwood launched Netflix’s first original series in Australia.
Before Netflix, Norwood was at ABC Studios in drama development and current programming, where she worked on Spt’s The Good Doctor, as well as How to Get Away with Murder, and Lost. She started her career at the WB Network.
Based in LA, she reports to Jennifer Turner, EVP TriStar Television, who took over the banner at the start of the year.
TriStar Television has produced the Showtime dark comedy...
She replaces Christina Jokanovich who joined Starz.
Norwood was most recently Director of Local Language Originals for Italy for Netflix. She left the streamer last year.
In her last role, she was part of the team that developed and sourced original series for Italy across a range of genres. Prior to working on the Italian slate, Norwood launched Netflix’s first original series in Australia.
Before Netflix, Norwood was at ABC Studios in drama development and current programming, where she worked on Spt’s The Good Doctor, as well as How to Get Away with Murder, and Lost. She started her career at the WB Network.
Based in LA, she reports to Jennifer Turner, EVP TriStar Television, who took over the banner at the start of the year.
TriStar Television has produced the Showtime dark comedy...
- 11/30/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Sony Pictures Television scripted executive Jennifer Turner has been named EVP of TriStar Television, effective immediately. Turner will head Sony’s television label, reporting to Jason Clodfelter, co-president of Sony Pictures Television Studios. Turner, who will continue to be based in New York while also spending considerable time in Los Angeles, succeeds Kathryn Busby, who left in November to become President of Original Programming for Starz.
In her new role, Turner will lead efforts on both coasts to find fresh perspectives and projects that align with the label’s mission to champion diverse, authentic characters and underrepresented voices. At TriStar Television, Turner joins Christina Jokanovich, SVP, and Alex Villalta, Director, of TriStar Television.
“In her nearly six years at Sony Pictures Television, Jennifer has been a standout and a strong leader on our current programming team,” said Clodfelter. “Her expertise in working with top level creative talent combined with her...
In her new role, Turner will lead efforts on both coasts to find fresh perspectives and projects that align with the label’s mission to champion diverse, authentic characters and underrepresented voices. At TriStar Television, Turner joins Christina Jokanovich, SVP, and Alex Villalta, Director, of TriStar Television.
“In her nearly six years at Sony Pictures Television, Jennifer has been a standout and a strong leader on our current programming team,” said Clodfelter. “Her expertise in working with top level creative talent combined with her...
- 1/25/2022
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Sony Pictures Television has promoted Jennifer Turner to head of its TriStar Television, effective immediately.
As the new executive vice president of the banner, Turner aims to expand the creative universe for TriStar Television, canvassing both coasts for fresh perspectives and projects that align with the label’s mission to champion diverse, authentic characters and underrepresented voices, per Sony. She will report to Jason Clodfelter, co-president of Sony Pictures Television Studios, and work closely with TriStar Television senior vice president Christina Jokanovich and director Alex Villalta.
Turner, who is filling the position left vacant by Kathryn Busby following her move to Starz, will be based in New York while also traveling regularly to Los Angeles.
Most recently, Turner was senior vice president of scripted programming for Sony Pictures Television, overseeing creative for shows like “The Good Doctor,” “The Blacklist,” “The Boys,” “For Life” and “Woke.” Previously, Turner was vice president,...
As the new executive vice president of the banner, Turner aims to expand the creative universe for TriStar Television, canvassing both coasts for fresh perspectives and projects that align with the label’s mission to champion diverse, authentic characters and underrepresented voices, per Sony. She will report to Jason Clodfelter, co-president of Sony Pictures Television Studios, and work closely with TriStar Television senior vice president Christina Jokanovich and director Alex Villalta.
Turner, who is filling the position left vacant by Kathryn Busby following her move to Starz, will be based in New York while also traveling regularly to Los Angeles.
Most recently, Turner was senior vice president of scripted programming for Sony Pictures Television, overseeing creative for shows like “The Good Doctor,” “The Blacklist,” “The Boys,” “For Life” and “Woke.” Previously, Turner was vice president,...
- 1/25/2022
- by Jennifer Maas
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Chris King, executive at Sony Pictures Television-based Osprey Productions, has been named VP Drama Development for the studio. He takes over for Christina Jokanovich, who has moved to Spt’s TriStar Television label as VP Development in the first hire for Kathryn Busby since being named head of TriStar TV last month.
In his new role, King will develop drama series for broadcast, streaming and cable networks, reporting to Lauren Stein, Evp, Development, Sony Pictures TV. Jokanovich will report to Busby, Evp, TriStar Television. Both are based in Spt’s Culver City, CA headquarters.
King joins Spt from Josh Berman’s Osprey Productions, which has had a pod deal with the studio for a number of years. As Head of Development and Production at Osprey, he sold a number of projects to broadcast, streaming and cable networks and helped launch series Notorious for ABC and Daytime Divas for...
In his new role, King will develop drama series for broadcast, streaming and cable networks, reporting to Lauren Stein, Evp, Development, Sony Pictures TV. Jokanovich will report to Busby, Evp, TriStar Television. Both are based in Spt’s Culver City, CA headquarters.
King joins Spt from Josh Berman’s Osprey Productions, which has had a pod deal with the studio for a number of years. As Head of Development and Production at Osprey, he sold a number of projects to broadcast, streaming and cable networks and helped launch series Notorious for ABC and Daytime Divas for...
- 2/6/2020
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Press Release:
Hit HBO Series True Blood To End Run In 2014
Los Angeles, Sept. 3, 2013 – The hit show True Blood will end its run in 2014, it was announced today by Michael Lombardo, president, HBO Programming. Consisting of ten episodes, the previously announced seventh season will launch next summer.
“True Blood has been nothing short of a defining show for HBO,” noted Lombardo. “Alan Ball took the books by Charlaine Harris, assembled a brilliant cast led by the magnificent Anna Paquin in the role of Sookie Stackhouse, and crafted a show that has taken its many devoted fans on an unforgettable journey. Alan passed the baton to Brian Buckner, who led our fantastic writers and crew in crafting a spectacular sixth season, and he will lead us through the seventh and final season of this amazing show. Together with its legions of fans, it will be hard to say goodbye to the residents of Bon Temps,...
Hit HBO Series True Blood To End Run In 2014
Los Angeles, Sept. 3, 2013 – The hit show True Blood will end its run in 2014, it was announced today by Michael Lombardo, president, HBO Programming. Consisting of ten episodes, the previously announced seventh season will launch next summer.
“True Blood has been nothing short of a defining show for HBO,” noted Lombardo. “Alan Ball took the books by Charlaine Harris, assembled a brilliant cast led by the magnificent Anna Paquin in the role of Sookie Stackhouse, and crafted a show that has taken its many devoted fans on an unforgettable journey. Alan passed the baton to Brian Buckner, who led our fantastic writers and crew in crafting a spectacular sixth season, and he will lead us through the seventh and final season of this amazing show. Together with its legions of fans, it will be hard to say goodbye to the residents of Bon Temps,...
- 9/3/2013
- by Erin Willard
- ScifiMafia
While it certainly comes as no surprise, we are nevertheless delighted to report the excellent news that True Blood has been renewed for a seventh season. Currently airing its sixth season, and its first with new showrunner Brian Buckner, it’s always satisfying to watch a show while knowing that there is much more to come.
HBO Renews Hit Series True Blood For Seventh Season
Los Angeles, July 15, 2013 – HBO has renewed the hit show True Blood for a seventh season, it was announced today by Michael Lombardo, president, HBO Programming. New episodes of the series will debut in summer 2014, with executive producer Brian Buckner returning as showrunner.
“True Blood remains a signature show for HBO, and a true phenomenon with our viewers,” noted Lombardo. “Thanks to Brian Buckner and his talented team, the show continues to be a thrill ride like nothing else on TV.”
Mixing romance, suspense, mystery and humor,...
HBO Renews Hit Series True Blood For Seventh Season
Los Angeles, July 15, 2013 – HBO has renewed the hit show True Blood for a seventh season, it was announced today by Michael Lombardo, president, HBO Programming. New episodes of the series will debut in summer 2014, with executive producer Brian Buckner returning as showrunner.
“True Blood remains a signature show for HBO, and a true phenomenon with our viewers,” noted Lombardo. “Thanks to Brian Buckner and his talented team, the show continues to be a thrill ride like nothing else on TV.”
Mixing romance, suspense, mystery and humor,...
- 7/15/2013
- by Erin Willard
- ScifiMafia
Some news that should surprise no one has just come in regarding HBO's "True Blood": The network has renewed the popular series for a seventh season. Read on for the details.
From the Press Release:
HBO has renewed the hit show "True Blood" for a seventh season, it was announced today by Michael Lombardo, president, HBO Programming. New episodes of the series will debut in summer 2014, with executive producer Brian Buckner returning as showrunner.
“'True Blood' remains a signature show for HBO and a true phenomenon with our viewers,” noted Lombardo. “Thanks to Brian Buckner and his talented team, the show continues to be a thrill ride like nothing else on TV.”
Related Story: "True Blood": Preview of Episode 6.06 - "Don’t You Feel Me?"; A Look Inside Episode 6.05 - "Fuck the Pain Away"
The sixth season of True Blood, which launched June 26, has inspired critical raves,...
From the Press Release:
HBO has renewed the hit show "True Blood" for a seventh season, it was announced today by Michael Lombardo, president, HBO Programming. New episodes of the series will debut in summer 2014, with executive producer Brian Buckner returning as showrunner.
“'True Blood' remains a signature show for HBO and a true phenomenon with our viewers,” noted Lombardo. “Thanks to Brian Buckner and his talented team, the show continues to be a thrill ride like nothing else on TV.”
Related Story: "True Blood": Preview of Episode 6.06 - "Don’t You Feel Me?"; A Look Inside Episode 6.05 - "Fuck the Pain Away"
The sixth season of True Blood, which launched June 26, has inspired critical raves,...
- 7/15/2013
- by The Woman In Black
- DreadCentral.com
Press Release: HBO has renewed the hit show True Blood for a seventh season, it was announced today by Michael Lombardo, president, HBO Programming. New episodes of the series will debut in summer 2014, with executive producer Brian Buckner returning as showrunner.
“True Blood remains a signature show for HBO, and a true phenomenon with our viewers,” noted Lombardo. “Thanks to Brian Buckner and his talented team, the show continues to be a thrill ride like nothing else on TV.”
Mixing romance, suspense, mystery and humor, the show takes place in a world where vampires and humans co-exist, after vampires have come out of the coffin, thanks to the invention of mass-produced synthetic blood that means they no longer need humans as a nutritional source. The series follows waitress and part-faerie Sookie Stackhouse (Anna Paquin), who can hear people’s thoughts, vampire Bill Compton (Stephen Moyer) and vampire Eric Northman (Alexander Skarsgård...
“True Blood remains a signature show for HBO, and a true phenomenon with our viewers,” noted Lombardo. “Thanks to Brian Buckner and his talented team, the show continues to be a thrill ride like nothing else on TV.”
Mixing romance, suspense, mystery and humor, the show takes place in a world where vampires and humans co-exist, after vampires have come out of the coffin, thanks to the invention of mass-produced synthetic blood that means they no longer need humans as a nutritional source. The series follows waitress and part-faerie Sookie Stackhouse (Anna Paquin), who can hear people’s thoughts, vampire Bill Compton (Stephen Moyer) and vampire Eric Northman (Alexander Skarsgård...
- 7/15/2013
- by theTVaddict
- The TV Addict
HBO said today that it will bring back one of its flagship series True Blood for a seventh season. New episodes will premiere in summer 2014, with executive producer Brian Buckner returning as showrunner after he replaced creator Alan Ball at the helm of the show for the current sixth season. The Season 6 premiere of the vampire drama debuted June 26, drawing 4.5 million viewers, down from the 5.2 million who tuned in for the Season 5 premiere as it faced an NBA Finals game. It is averaging better than 10 million an episode across all plays. “True Blood remains a signature show for HBO, and a true phenomenon with our viewers,” said HBO Programming President Michael Lombardo in making the announcement today. “Thanks to Brian Buckner and his talented team, the show continues to be a thrill ride like nothing else on TV.” True Blood, based on the novels by Charlaine Harris, is exec produced by Ball,...
- 7/15/2013
- by THE DEADLINE TEAM
- Deadline TV
I can just hear that twangy song playing right now in my head, can’t you? Yes, we’ll soon be losing the weekly replay of the epic theme song for Game of Thrones, in favor of the dulcet tones of Jace Everett singing “Bad Things”, when True Blood returns for Season Six on June 16.
To help get us ready (as if we weren’t), HBO has released a new TV spot containing mostly footage we’ve seen in the trailer but if I’m not mistaken, a few little snippets of new footage as well. There’s a new poster, and they’ve also issued a press release that gives a teeny bit of info about the season in general, followed by synopses of the June episodes.
The synopses are fairly spoilery, so if you love spoilers, dig in. If not, it’s pretty easy to see where they are without reading them,...
To help get us ready (as if we weren’t), HBO has released a new TV spot containing mostly footage we’ve seen in the trailer but if I’m not mistaken, a few little snippets of new footage as well. There’s a new poster, and they’ve also issued a press release that gives a teeny bit of info about the season in general, followed by synopses of the June episodes.
The synopses are fairly spoilery, so if you love spoilers, dig in. If not, it’s pretty easy to see where they are without reading them,...
- 5/28/2013
- by Erin Willard
- ScifiMafia
Yes, it’s legal; HBO sends them out. It’s up to you to decide if waiting for each episode sucks, or if you want to know right now what’s going to happen in the next three episodes of True Blood. The synopses aren’t totally spoilery; they are what you’d see in any TV listing. But if you read ahead you’ll be able to figure some extra things out in advance. Once we’ve seen all of these, we’ll be half way through the season. Already?!
True Blood
July Episodes
Episode #52: “We’ll Meet Again”
Debut: Sunday, July 1 (9:00-10:00 p.m. Et/Pt)
Other HBO playdates: July 1 (11:00 p.m.), 4 (10:00 p.m.), 5 (11:00 p.m.) and 7 (12:15 a.m.)
HBO2 playdates: July 2 (9:00 p.m.), 5 (8:00 p.m.), 6 (11:00 p.m.), 8 (3:00 p.m.) and 20 (9:00 p.m.)
Eric (Alexander Skarsgård...
True Blood
July Episodes
Episode #52: “We’ll Meet Again”
Debut: Sunday, July 1 (9:00-10:00 p.m. Et/Pt)
Other HBO playdates: July 1 (11:00 p.m.), 4 (10:00 p.m.), 5 (11:00 p.m.) and 7 (12:15 a.m.)
HBO2 playdates: July 2 (9:00 p.m.), 5 (8:00 p.m.), 6 (11:00 p.m.), 8 (3:00 p.m.) and 20 (9:00 p.m.)
Eric (Alexander Skarsgård...
- 6/26/2012
- by Erin Willard
- ScifiMafia
Like most series, True Blood releases its DVDs from the last season shortly before the new season starts – just enough time to catch up with some marathon sessions. Here are a couple of cute TV spots for the DVD/Blu-ray/Digital Download package, followed by synopses for the first three episodes (possible spoilers!):
TV Spot: True Blood: Season 4 on Blu-ray with HBO Select: Infomercial
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True Blood: Season 4 on Blu-ray with HBO Select: Expert Advice
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See larger image True Blood: The Complete Fourth Season (DVD) Starring: Anna Paquin, Stephen Moyer, Alexander Skarsgard, Ryan Kwanten
Rating: Unrated
List Price: $59.99 Usd New From: $26.30 In Stock Used from: $23.00 In Stock Release date May 29, 2012.
Here’s a good summary of the show, along with who’s returning, who is new, and the episode synopses; spoilerphobes, you’re safe for most of it,...
TV Spot: True Blood: Season 4 on Blu-ray with HBO Select: Infomercial
Click here to view the embedded video.
True Blood: Season 4 on Blu-ray with HBO Select: Expert Advice
Click here to view the embedded video.
See larger image True Blood: The Complete Fourth Season (DVD) Starring: Anna Paquin, Stephen Moyer, Alexander Skarsgard, Ryan Kwanten
Rating: Unrated
List Price: $59.99 Usd New From: $26.30 In Stock Used from: $23.00 In Stock Release date May 29, 2012.
Here’s a good summary of the show, along with who’s returning, who is new, and the episode synopses; spoilerphobes, you’re safe for most of it,...
- 5/24/2012
- by Erin Willard
- ScifiMafia
HBO has issued a press release, announcing that True Blood has been renewed for a 12-episode fifth season. This was expected given the ratings for the current season and the fact that Alan Ball had signed a new contract with HBO, but now we have official confirmation:
Los Angeles, Aug. 11, 2011 – HBO has renewed the hit show True Blood for a 12-episode fifth season, it was announced today by Michael Lombardo, president, HBO Programming. Created by Alan Ball, the series will begin production of new episodes later this year in Los Angeles, with debut set for summer 2012.
“I am thrilled that True Blood continues to enjoy a phenomenal reception from both subscribers and critics,” noted Lombardo. “Alan Ball and his gifted team have devised the greatest thrill ride on TV.”
“I remain amazed and delighted by the enthusiasm of our viewers,” says Ball. “I can’t imagine having more fun than this.
Los Angeles, Aug. 11, 2011 – HBO has renewed the hit show True Blood for a 12-episode fifth season, it was announced today by Michael Lombardo, president, HBO Programming. Created by Alan Ball, the series will begin production of new episodes later this year in Los Angeles, with debut set for summer 2012.
“I am thrilled that True Blood continues to enjoy a phenomenal reception from both subscribers and critics,” noted Lombardo. “Alan Ball and his gifted team have devised the greatest thrill ride on TV.”
“I remain amazed and delighted by the enthusiasm of our viewers,” says Ball. “I can’t imagine having more fun than this.
- 8/11/2011
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
The fourth season of HBO's hit sexy vampire series True Blood premieres on Sunday, June 12th and the teasing campaign has once again fired up. this time we have a cool new posster suggesting to us that 'something wicked' is coming, crystal ball and all. A gypsy maybe? I for one can't wait!
True Blood stars Anna Paquin, Stephen Moyer, Ryan Kwanten, Rutina Wesley, Sam Trammell, Nelsan Ellis, Chris Bauer, William Sanderson, Carrie Preston, Todd Lowe, Jim Parrack, Alexander Skarsgård, Michelle Forbes, Deborah Ann Woll and it looks like we'll be giving out even more new cast names soon!
True Blood is created by Alan Ball and based on the Sookie Stackhouse novels by Charlaine Harris. Executive Producers: Alan Ball and Gregg Fienberg; Producer: Mark McNair and Raelle Tucker; Co-Executive Producers: Brian Buckner and Nancy Oliver; Supervising Producer: Alexander Woo; Associate Producer: Christina Jokanovich.
- 3/31/2011
- by brians
- GeekTyrant
Looks like there is only one episode of True Blood for September, but it's a doozie. Written by Alan Ball, the episode brings a lot of subplots to the point of no return. Eric plans his revenge against Russel, Sookie finally decides to break her addiction to men with room-temperature skin, Sam begins going through some 'changes' and other people notice it, and Jason reconsiders this whole Cop thing for a life of … well, read on for yourself:
Episode #36: “Evil Is Going On” (season finale)
Debut: Sunday, Sept. 12 (9:00-10:00 p.m. Et/Pt)
Other HBO playdates: Sept. 12 (11:35 p.m.), 14 (11:35 p.m.), 15 (10:00 p.m.) and 18 (10:00 p.m.)
HBO2 playdates: Sept. 13 (8:00 p.m.), 16 (10:00 p.m.), 17 (11:30 p.m.) and 19 (12:30 p.m.)
Eric (Alexander Skarsgård) grapples with his conscience while plotting his perfect revenge against Russell (Denis O’Hare). Fed up with being “vampire crack,...
Episode #36: “Evil Is Going On” (season finale)
Debut: Sunday, Sept. 12 (9:00-10:00 p.m. Et/Pt)
Other HBO playdates: Sept. 12 (11:35 p.m.), 14 (11:35 p.m.), 15 (10:00 p.m.) and 18 (10:00 p.m.)
HBO2 playdates: Sept. 13 (8:00 p.m.), 16 (10:00 p.m.), 17 (11:30 p.m.) and 19 (12:30 p.m.)
Eric (Alexander Skarsgård) grapples with his conscience while plotting his perfect revenge against Russell (Denis O’Hare). Fed up with being “vampire crack,...
- 8/5/2010
- by Jon Lachonis
- TVovermind.com
Here's what HBO has in store for TrueBlood fan's in August!
Episode #31: “Hitting the Ground”
Debut: Sunday, Aug. 1 (9:00-10:00 p.m. Et/Pt)
Other HBO playdates: Aug. 1 (11:30 p.m.), 3 (11:30 p.m.), 4 (10:00 p.m.), 7 (midnight) and 16 (8:00 p.m.)
HBO2 playdates: Aug. 2 (8:00 p.m.), 5 (10:00 p.m.), 6 (11:55 p.m.) and 8 (3:00 p.m.)
Imperiled by Lorena (Mariana Klaveno), Sookie (Anna Paquin) goes to extremes in her attempt to save Bill (Stephen Moyer) – with unforeseen consequences. Sam (Sam Trammell) infiltrates a dogfighting ring to extricate Tommy (Marshall Allman) from his parents’ (J. Smith Cameron, Cooper Huckabee) greedy influence. Jason (Ryan Kwanten) heads to jail to uncover the truth about Crystal (Lindsay Pulsipher); Summer (Melissa Rauch) makes a home-cooked play for Hoyt’s (Jim Parrack) affections; Debbie (Brit Morgan) vows revenge on Alcide (Joe Manganiello); Eric (Alexander Skarsgård) uses Hadley (Lindsey Haun) as bait to...
Episode #31: “Hitting the Ground”
Debut: Sunday, Aug. 1 (9:00-10:00 p.m. Et/Pt)
Other HBO playdates: Aug. 1 (11:30 p.m.), 3 (11:30 p.m.), 4 (10:00 p.m.), 7 (midnight) and 16 (8:00 p.m.)
HBO2 playdates: Aug. 2 (8:00 p.m.), 5 (10:00 p.m.), 6 (11:55 p.m.) and 8 (3:00 p.m.)
Imperiled by Lorena (Mariana Klaveno), Sookie (Anna Paquin) goes to extremes in her attempt to save Bill (Stephen Moyer) – with unforeseen consequences. Sam (Sam Trammell) infiltrates a dogfighting ring to extricate Tommy (Marshall Allman) from his parents’ (J. Smith Cameron, Cooper Huckabee) greedy influence. Jason (Ryan Kwanten) heads to jail to uncover the truth about Crystal (Lindsay Pulsipher); Summer (Melissa Rauch) makes a home-cooked play for Hoyt’s (Jim Parrack) affections; Debbie (Brit Morgan) vows revenge on Alcide (Joe Manganiello); Eric (Alexander Skarsgård) uses Hadley (Lindsey Haun) as bait to...
- 7/14/2010
- by Jon Lachonis
- TVovermind.com
Alan Ball, creator of "Six Feet Under" and "True Blood," will direct pilot HBO's "All Signs of Death." Based on the Charlie Huston crime noir novel, the story tells of a man in his twenties who learns he has a knack for being a crime scene cleaner. Ball will also serve as an executive producer, with Huston writing the pilot. Production starts in Los Angeles next month. There has been no cast set to this project as of yet. Producing are Christina Jokanovich and Your Face Goes Here Entertainment's Peter Macdissi. Huston will also be in as an executive producer.
- 7/12/2010
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Hungry for more “True Blood” news? HBO has released synopses of the first three episodes of the third season of the hit series to whet our appetites. Don’t forget to mark your calendars for June 13th as the new season begins! To what lengths will Sookie (Anna Paquin) go to find her kidnapped vampire love, Bill (Stephen Moyer)? Check out the press release below:
True Blood kicks off its 12-episode third season Sunday, June 13 (9:00-10:00 p.m. Et/Pt), exclusively on HBO, followed by other new episodes on subsequent Sundays at the same time. Mixing romance, suspense, mystery and humor, the show takes place in the not-too-distant future, when vampires have come out of the coffin, thanks to the invention of mass-produced synthetic blood that means they no longer need humans as a nutritional source. The show follows the romance between waitress Sookie Stackhouse (Anna Paquin), who can hear people’s thoughts,...
True Blood kicks off its 12-episode third season Sunday, June 13 (9:00-10:00 p.m. Et/Pt), exclusively on HBO, followed by other new episodes on subsequent Sundays at the same time. Mixing romance, suspense, mystery and humor, the show takes place in the not-too-distant future, when vampires have come out of the coffin, thanks to the invention of mass-produced synthetic blood that means they no longer need humans as a nutritional source. The show follows the romance between waitress Sookie Stackhouse (Anna Paquin), who can hear people’s thoughts,...
- 5/21/2010
- by Lillian 'zenbitch' Standefer
- ScifiMafia
I've had a feeling that season 3 of True Blood will be the best yet, and this press release from HBO has convinced me that I was right. Looks like this season of True Blood is going to immerse itself in the sinewy Peyton Place-ish story lines of the books. Here are the descriptions for the first few episodes. Beware, some pretty significant spoilers below.
With Bon Temps still reeling from the Maenads’ reign of terror, Sookie Stackhouse begins her desperate quest for the whereabouts of Bill Compton, while her fellow townspeople face new threats that make their previous problems seem tame by comparison.
True Blood kicks off its 12-episode third season Sunday, June 13 (9:00-10:00 p.m. Et/Pt), exclusively on HBO, followed by other new episodes on subsequent Sundays at the same time. Mixing romance, suspense, mystery and humor, the show takes place in the not-too-distant future,...
With Bon Temps still reeling from the Maenads’ reign of terror, Sookie Stackhouse begins her desperate quest for the whereabouts of Bill Compton, while her fellow townspeople face new threats that make their previous problems seem tame by comparison.
True Blood kicks off its 12-episode third season Sunday, June 13 (9:00-10:00 p.m. Et/Pt), exclusively on HBO, followed by other new episodes on subsequent Sundays at the same time. Mixing romance, suspense, mystery and humor, the show takes place in the not-too-distant future,...
- 5/18/2010
- by Jon Lachonis
- TVovermind.com
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