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Archives for May, 2010

The Irish Redcap

The Irish Redcap

In nearly every book of vampire folklore I have ever read, each mentions the Irish goblin the Redcap. While the redcap isn’t exactly a vampire, many like to call it the vampire’s “cousin” due to its need for blood in order to survive, like a vampire. A redcap is a sickly thin goblin found in …

The Vampire Diaries, Season 1, Episode 21 (Isobel)

The Vampire Diaries, Season 1, Episode 21 (Isobel)

This week’s episode was pretty fantastic with Elena’s mother Isobel (Mia Kirshner) central to the drama and some pretty awesome secrets are revealed. Who better to introduce just before Mother’s Day than Elena’s mother dearest anyway right? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePGWMjm0-vc Isobel is the perfect combination of beautiful but deadly and wastes no time letting us know from …

Steampunk Vampires!

Steampunk Vampires!

As a huge fan of vampires and all things steampunk, I was beyond excited when I heard about the upcoming book Vampire Empire: The Greyfriar by Clay & Susan Griffith (thanks Vampchix for the heads up)! A book that mixes two big loves on mine. Wee! Have a look at the book description: “In the …

The CW Network Resurrects Moonlight

The CW Network Resurrects Moonlight

Good news for fans of Moonlight, starting June 3 2010 the CW Network will begin airing the series at 9PM after encore episodes of season one of  The Vampire Diaries. For those who remember, Moonlight, a vampire series about immortal private eye Mick St. John ran during the 2007-2008 season on CBS. Unfortunately Moonlight was …

Being Human Season 2 to Air On BBC America in July

Being Human Season 2 to Air On BBC America in July

That’s right, the long wait for the second season of Being Human in the US is almost over. As of Saturday July 24, Being Human Season 2 shall premiere following the season finale of Doctor Who on BBC America. From the official BBC America website: The highly anticipated second season of BBC AMERICA’s co-production, Being …

Greece and Vampires

Greece and Vampires

The beautiful country of Greece is one of the great vampire countries, the home of many undead. Greece has an abundance of vampire lore and myths, all of which have been well documented throughout time. Greek undead date all the way to the ancient world, with such wicked creatures as the lamia, empusa, ephialtae and …

Carmilla

Carmilla

In 1872 one of the greatest and most influential vampire stories was published – Carmilla. The short story written by Irish author Sheridan Le Fanu is the inspiration behind countless vampires tales we all know and love. With its amazing style, wicked sense of horror and its risky use of vampiric lesbianism, it was a …

A Drop of True Blood: Jessica

A Drop of True Blood: Jessica

The next minisode features one of my favorite characters, Jessica Hamby.  She’s a great character added to the series that isn’t found in the books.  Enjoy A Drop of True Blood: Jessica — Minisode #2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFAwFtTsgys

New Twilight Director Reaches Out to Fans

New Twilight Director Reaches Out to Fans

Heya Twilight fans! Over the weekend, director Bill Condon broke his silence on Breaking Dawn, his upcoming adaptation of the fourth and final novel in the Twilight saga. Like previous directors Chris Weitz and David Slade, the director introduced himself to Twilight fans with an online letter, reassuring them that he’s doing everything he can …

Vamped Out Episode 4, Online Now

Vamped Out Episode 4, Online Now

“Everyone knows there are over a hundred medical marijuana dispensers in California but what they don’t know is that there are just as many blood dispensers and there are thousands nationwide. Most vampires and their families, if they can afford it get their blood supply from them. But do you know who the unwitting supplier …

Stephenie Meyer Designs Twilight Engagement Ring For Fans

Stephenie Meyer Designs Twilight Engagement Ring For Fans

Good news Twi-hards! The engagement ring that Edward presents to Bella in the upcoming Twilight flick, Eclipse, has been mass produced for you real-life lovers. Stephenie Meyer co-designed the ring with jewelers at the Infinite Jewelry Co. and it will be available in 14 karat white or yellow gold for $2,000. There will also be …

True Blood Sunday Presents: The First Mini-Ep, and Last In-Production Video

True Blood Sunday Presents: The First Mini-Ep, and Last In-Production Video

The first of six mini-episodes is out, part of the ‘Waiting Sucks’ campaign to bring us more more more! of our True Blood goodies, –also called a ‘Drop of True Blood.’ The webisodes haven’t been shown in Season 2, and won’t be shown in Season 3; in other words, Alan Ball made them special, just …

I Kissed A Vampire is Now A Movie

I Kissed A Vampire is Now A Movie

Lucas Grabeel, Adrian Slade and Drew Seeley are ditching the internet and bringing I Kissed A Vampire to the big screen. Based on the web-series, the brand new two hour long feature film rock musical features seventeen original songs and premieres this June at the Seattle International Film Festival. I Kissed a Vampire, the first …

The Civatateo

The Civatateo

Yay! More vampire mythology! Today we’re traveling to ancient Mexico and jumping into the bloody world of the Aztecs to discover the Civatateo. The Civatateo were Aztec vampires, the most vampiric of all the Aztec deities. They were hideous creatures with pale faces, arms and hands covered in white chalk (called ticitl) and crossbones painted …

Vampire Diaries’ Nina Dobrev Live on Twitter

Vampire Diaries’ Nina Dobrev Live on Twitter

Fans of The Vampire Diaries will be able to tweet live with star Nina Dobrev during next weeks episode. That’s right, between 8-9pm on May 6th 2010 fans of The Vampire Diaries will be able to ask Nina questions, send her comments and have a regular old Tweet fest for an entire hour. From the …