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The Latest on Leonardo DiCaprio’s ‘Harker’

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There is a huge, blockbuster vampire film, starring A-list celebs in the works! Harker, a retelling of Bram Stoker’s Dracula, has been picked up by Warner Bros and already has both Leonardo DiCaprio AND Russell Crowe attached to the project. The film is only in the early stages and it’s already looking fan-freaking-tastic! Written by …

Extended Promo and Photos for The Vampire Diaries ‘The Orginals’

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A big and spectacular episode of The Vampire Diaries is coming soon! On April 25, 2013 the episode “The Originals” airs. But this is no ordinary episode my beloved VD fans, oh no, it’s actually the pilot episode for an all new spin-off series following the Original vampire family. If this episode does well, then …

Lets Remake “Dark Shadows”

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Tim Burton’s film of the 1960s gothic soap opera was not the second, the third or even the seventh such adaptation. In fact, it counts as the tenth! Apart from the original t.v. series, no less than three comic book versions have been produced (one, from Dynamite, even matching up Barnabas Collins with Vampirella!), an …

Vamping Out: Using Famous Characters to Inspire Your Own

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One of my favorite starting points for creating new vampire characters is to look around at my favorite characters from other genres and imagine what kind of vampire they might make. I also do this with historical figures, as anyone who’s read Ancient Blood can tell you, but that’s a different article. My choices here …

Love it or Hate it: Twilight, House of Night, The Vampire Chronicles and More

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Some of the most popular book series out there are vampire series, and you know you love to debate them, gush about them and obsess over them. At least I do. One thing is clear – we all have opinions on these books. Twilight, The Mortal Instruments, The Vampire Chronicles and many more – we …

Cowboys vs. Vampires in Stores Now

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Origin Releasing has released Cowboys vs. Vampires, written and directed by Douglas Myers and staring Jasen Wade (Amber Alert, Osombie), Angelica Celaya (“Perro Amor”), and Shannon Whirry (Me, Myself & Irene). Following a successful foreign run and a Best Picture win at 2011 IndieFest, Cowboys vs. Vampires is now available on DVD and Blu-ray at …

All New and Totally Awesome ‘Mortal Instruments: City Of Bones’ Trailer

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An all new Mortal Instruments: City Of Bones trailer has been released! Yay! The film, based on the first book in the bestselling series by Cassandra Clare, comes to theaters August 23. This new trailer gives fans a first look at the werewolves, Simon, Magnus, and Clary’s mom in action! It’s all kinds of awesome! …

BOOK GIVEAWAY! Suckage by D. T. Neal

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Book giveaway! Hurray for free books! Today we’re offering up one lucky reader a copy of Suckage by D. T. Neal. First it was werewolves and now it’s the twisted world of vampires. Coming out May 8, 2013, Suckage is a darkly romantic tale that tells the story of one vampire’s minion. Check out the …

Avoiding Clichés When Writing Vampire Fiction

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We’ve all been there. You’re reading a book you picked up on impulse because it sounded good when, a few chapters in, you’re struggling to maintain interest because every character and situation seems like something you’ve read a dozen times before in other books. Don’t you hate that? Editors and agents go through that a …

Sneak Peek Video and Photos of The Vampire Diaries ‘Pictures of You’

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The Vampire Diaries returns from its hundredth hiatus on April 18 with all new episode “Pictures of You.” Hurray! I am sure you are all super geeked about the upcoming episode and to get you even more excited I bring you photos and a preview for “Pictures of You.” Check out the prom dresses, the …

The Vampire Diaries Season 4 Spoilers Via Julie Plec

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The Vampire Diaries won’t return from its millionth hiatus until April 18. Another week to go! To tide you over until the big day I bring you a variety of spoilers on the remaining Season 4 episodes. Executive producer Julie Plec shared a few goodies with us fans. Check them out below! The Cure Julie …

Review of ‘Ultimate Comics Avengers 3 #1′ (worst comic title EVER)

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Really? They couldn’t come up with something better than Ultimate Comics Avengers 3 Issue #1? Maybe something like THE AVENGERS ARE VAMPIRES bababuuuuum! Anyway, this comic series, in which your beloved Marvel heroes become vampires, came out back in 2010… and I am just now reading it, because it just now came out digitally (going …

Counting Down to True Blood

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We are two months from the sixth season of True Blood, but some things we do know. The latest teaser trailer (see below) gives us a hint of what is to come–some of it pretty obvious really. With the Vampire Authority gone, the broadcasting of Russell feeding, the True Blood factories destroyed and Bill transformed …

The Vampire Fan’s Dilemma

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I might be considered a vampire hoarder, if you took a look at my bookshelves, my closets, my home. There are vampire books, vampire comics, vampire t-shirts, vampire games, vampire things of all sorts everywhere. I like to consider myself a huge vampire fan, and some of you are probably a lot like me. Many …

Where Are All the Lesbian Vampires?

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Someone contacted us here and asked an interesting question–namely, where are all the lesbian vampires? In one way, this seems very nearly ridiculous. Almost to the point of whining! True Blood comes back in a couple of months, featuring a regular lesbian vampire character (Pam) who now looks to be in a relationship with another …

Are Harry Potter Dementors Vampries?

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While skimming one of the many vampire encyclopedias I have collected, I came across an entry on dementors, the evil creatures from the magnificent world of Harry Potter. Not once while reading the Harry Potter series or while watching the movies did I consider a dementor a vampire. But, when you stop and think, maybe …

Vampire Books Coming April 2013

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It’s April! A time of sunshine and vampire books! Hm, ok, not a good combination, but I am so sick of snow that the idea of sunshine and new books makes me a very happy lady. That said, I am thrilled to share with you all of the new vampire books hitting bookshops this month. …

Trailer for Charlaine Harris’ Final Sookie Stackhouse Book – Dead Ever After

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On May 7th Dead Ever After, the final book in Charlaine Harris’ bestselling Sookie Stackhouse series, on which HBO’s True Blood is based, hits bookstores everywhere. The end of an era is almost here. Check out the synopsis and book trailer for the final installment below. Book description: “There are secrets in the town of …

First Stills Released For ‘The Vampire Diaries’ Spinoff ‘The Originals’

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The Vampire Diaries won’t return for a month – a month! April 25th is the day the show comes back with an all new episode. But it’s not just any episode, it’s the big backdoor pilot episode for The Vampire Diaries spinoff – The Originals. It’s two for one, it’s a new Vampire Diaries episode, …

Review of Argento’s Dracula

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The wait is over. Dario Argento’s version of Dracula is now available and anyone can find a copy of the DVD to judge for themselves.  I myself saw it in regular 2D rather than the vaunted format that requires special glasses. Frankly, I dislike 3D so just as well. And how is it? Let us …