Marcos Siega Talks Fan Reactions Online, Being the Executionist, Tyler's Transformation and More (Video)

Marcos Siega, director and producer on the Vampire Diaries chatted with Morgan from BlogHer. He talked about how social media connects fans to filmmakers, shooting Funny or Die video, Tyler's Transformation and more. Thanks to Jason from Snow Vamp for the heads up!



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New Season 2 Promo Shot of Nina Dobrev

Thanks to Andrea at Nina Dobrev Network and her Elite affiliate Lyndsy Fonseca Web here's a new promo shot from season 2 of Nina. I have no words except for stunning!



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Michael Trevino Interview with the Boston Herald and Zap2It (Video)

Michael Trevino talked briefly with Boston Herald via telephone about the fans, getting a shot to play Tyler, and more. Read full article here.

“The whole fan reaction season one was ... ‘I hate this character. Why is he even there?’” he said. “It’s funny, now I get sympathy because we see the humanity in him. Because he is just this kid at the end of the day. It’s fun to see fans change a little bit and feel sorry for Tyler, because in season one there was no way anybody was feeling sorry for him.”

Carina MacKenzie (@Cadlymack) spoke with Michael after his interview on KTLA Morning News. He talked about the love triangle. Check out full story here.

 

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Candice Accola Featured in CH2 Magazine October 2010 Issue

Candice Accola was featured in a 6 page spread in CH2 Magazine back October 2010. Check out the gorgeous shots below. Thanks to the lovely Maddie from Candice Accola Web!





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Michael Trevino and Kat Graham at EW's 17th Annual Pre-Screen SAG Awards Party (Video)

Last night Michael and Kat tweeted about being at the event and now we have video. Thanks to Catalina Walsh from CW Source. The photo of Kat on the red carpet is from Daylife.



 

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Paul Wesley Will Join Ian Somerhalder at BloodyNightCon in Spain!

Paul Wesley has been confirmed as a special guest at Spain BloodyNightCon. He joins already confirmed guest, Ian Somerhalder. Check out more info on their site and Facebook page.

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Vampire Diaries has Strong Ratings for "The Descent": 3.3 Million in Total Viewers!

According to Entertainment Weekly and official press release by the CW, Vampire Diaries had strong ratings for it's return episode.

Vampire (3.5 million viewers, 1.6 preliminary adults 18-49 rating) was up 23 percent from its last original telecast in early December,

Press Release:

The CW’s THE VAMPIRE DIARIES and NIKITA both came back strong with their midseason debuts last night, with NIKITA seeing its best performance since October, according to final live plus same day Nielsen ratings for Thursday, Jan. 27, 2010.

Compared to its last original episode on 12/9/10, THE VAMPIRE DIARIES was up 4% in total viewers (3.3M), up 23% in adults 18-49 (1.6/4) and up 13% in adults 18-34 (1.8/5).

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Nina Dobrev Behind-The-Scenes Video of Elle Magazine Photoshoot

Nina Dobrev is in the new Elle Magazine (Katie Holmes cover) and the below video is a look behind the scenes. Thanks to @_Feriale for the heads up!



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IHTVD RECAP by Danielle DuCré: "The Descent"

The descent of frustrated emotions was definitely satisfied by last night's epic return of The Vampire Diaries.

We left poor Rose on her death bed, but apparently she wasn't the only one harmed during the full moon.

Jules was hungry last night and the remains of a camp outing gone awry proved just how hungry. Attempting to cover her tracks by disposing of the lifeless bodies in the fire, she's interrupted by a police officer. He doesn't suspect her because she shows emotion over the loss of her "friends." He also doesn't expect that 2x4 to the back of his head.

Aaaaah, gotta love this show.

"Your easiest option."

At the Salvatore Broodinghouse, Elena greets Stefan warmly in his bedroom. Instead of enjoying the moment, Stefan wants to discuss how Elena will not become Elijah's pawn. (What a bore!) He seals her protests to dismiss the topic with a kiss.

It's also Stefan's first day willingly consuming vervain. Like Katherine, he will consume a small dosage everyday in order to build up tolerance. Although it's probably worse, the agony he goes through is what I imagine taking a grand swig of rubbing alcohol would be like. Not fun.

Elena didn't, however, offer him blood. I wonder if he's over that need.

Meanwhile, downstairs Rose is suffering from her bite wound. It's getting worse and her physical state is rapidly descending. She justifies her death because she has lived a long life. Rose is a sweet character, but I'd have to agree that 1450 to 2011 is a great run.

Stefan leaves to begin Operation Stop Elijah. Since Damon, too, has his own agenda to accomplish that leaves Elena to look after Rose.

The wound is causing an array of symptoms to wash over Rose. The first being fever.

Elena gently tucks Rose into Damon's bed. (Damon has a room- yay!) Rose begins to question Elena as to why she's so willing to sacrifice her life. She encourages her to keep fighting.

Soon, the casual conversation ceases as Rose begins to go through fits of pain. Elena hands her a glass of blood to drink in effort to calm the pain, but it's like toxic fluid and she spits it out. Eyes aloof, hunger building, Rose lashes out at Elena as a result of mistaken identity. "It's all your fault, Katerina!"

Instantly, Elena begins pleading with Rose to see that she is, in fact, Elena. She's probably never wanted someone to recognize her so badly in her life, and luckily Rose calms. Still in pain, and slightly delirious, Rose states she wants to go home. In order to keep Rose's mind focused, Elena inquires. "Tell me about it."

"I really want to thank you."

Meanwhile, the school is preparing for yet another fundraiser. The once budding friendship between Tyler and Caroline is definitely in full bloom- and I like it! Especially because Tyler's rageful demeanor has calmed since Caroline has become a significant part of his life. During their conversation, Caroline reveals to Tyler about the deadly wolf bite. "It would be curtains for me." It mesmerizes him more than Caroline's fancy eyelashes. But before he can inquire further, someone else who finds Caroline a significant person in their life arrives. Matt "Can't Catch A Break" Donovan.

He's not jealous, but covers all basis with a kiss. Their relationship has been up and down as a result to Katherine's plans and Caroline's incessant need to withhold the truth. So, the kiss only prompts Caroline to do one thing. Run.

Not satisfied with that choice, Matt tracks down Caroline in the school corridor and confronts her about the disappearing act. Clearly holding back, she has no answer to share with him other than the truth. "I feel like...I love you." A cheerleader summons Matt, but he's too focused on this learned information that he calls over his shoulder that it can wait. Unfortunately, Caroline took that split second to bail.

Poor Matt. Even after the hiatus he still can't catch a break. But, with everyone in football uniform the team may be recuperating. Is their a new coach?

"Promise."

The Grill is a hot spot for vampires and werewolves alike. Stefan finds Alaric just as he's wrapping up a brief conversation informing Damon that Jules is in the building. Stefan asks him for a phone number that could potentially lead him to Isobel. Alaric agrees to go look for it and says he'll text Stefan his findings.

Shortly, Stefan receives that text. "Isobel 919.399.2507."* He leaves a message strongly asserting that the matter is urgent as it involves Elena's well being.

Enter Damon. Immediately spotting Rose's attacker, he puts his head down and puts on his game face. Stefan's not on board with this strategy and cuts off Damon before he "rip[s] her spleen through her back" in public. The older brother assures him that the conversation will be cordial. A phone call sets Stefan onto his next mission, leaving Damon and his vices to persuade Jules to share the cure to the werewolf bite. In return, he promises not to kill her. Jules is very confident for someone who doesn't have the power of the moon for another month. "Bite me." (You know, Damon, she has an attitude, I really wish you would.) Alas, Jules gives in to sharing the cure: "Take a stake and drive it through her heart."

Throughout the day's events, Damon has been working really hard to mask his emotions. His need to save his friend is absorbed in his every movement.

"I'm not Katherine!"

His friend, however, is gone. Again.

Elena finds Rose having a buffet with the private stash of contraband blood. Once again, Rose is in a delirium and mistakes Elena for Katherine. She's covered in blood and her eyes read crazy. This time Elena is scared. Pleading with Rose that she recognize who she is, Rose hesitates giving the illusion of calm recognition. But then we wouldn't be watching the phenomenon of The Vampire Diaries, would we?

In a sequence of OMG! escape moments, Elena's successful efforts to flee- and fast, boil down to her quick wit and resourceful decisions.

She is tackled near the window and pulls the curtain down to allow sunlight to cover Rose's back. Then, racing to the door, she's pinned once again. Rose bares her fangs, but Elena isn't done fighting. Digging her nails into Rose's wound, Rose is stalled by the excruciating pain. Elena sprints to Stefan's room, locks the door, and creates a blockade with the desk.

But she doesn't stop there. Breaking the back of the wooden chair, she creates a stake. Then, opens the balcony door so that in the event Rose breaks through the barricade, she can step into the safety of the sunlight.

On the other side of the door, there's a shift in Rose's tone. But, Elena's on guard. She won't give in. Because this time, she may not be so lucky.

"We need to talk."

Tyler is waiting for Caroline at the Forbes's residence. It's a huge deal that Caroline willingly helped Tyler during his transformation with the knowledge that his bite could kill her. She confesses to him that because they're friends, she cares for him even though he has a wall built up around him. Then, he kisses her. Twice. Long and sincere. But she can't embrace this, after all she loves Matt. "Everyone just needs to stop kissing me."

Following his visit with Caroline, Tyler heads over to The Grill where he has been summoned by Jules. She tells him that Mason's been murdered by vampires and that "there are others like us; and they're on their way." Throughout Jules's protests against vampires, Tyler defends Caroline. Nonetheless, he's learning more about himself, Caroline, and the potential of other supernatural beings in Mystic Falls. Although he is unsure about Jules, he knows he can learn something from her. "Hey, I can help you."

Night has settled and Elena is still held up in Stefan's room. The house seems to be quiet, is Rose out there? Or, is she going to come through the veranda!

Elena slowly pushes the desk away from the door and turns the lock. Peering down the hall, the coast seems to be clear. On guard with her stake in hand, Elena slowly travels down to the parlor. So far, no sign of Rose; but she's not alone. Damon. "Where's Rose."

The fundraiser, where else? Damon is able to subdue her after she kills her third innocent victim. He carries her back to the the Broodinghouse and she profusely apologizes. Elena forgives her because she knows that she's sick. Still, I find it odd that Elena has become so comfortable with the idea that supernatural death occurs in Mystic Falls (Bonnie would have none of that!). Rose insists that Elena doesn't give in to becoming a sacrifice. "You need to fight."

Damon dismisses Elena so that he can take care of Rose as she goes through another fit of pain. "I got this." And, surely, he does. Holding her closely she falls asleep in his arms. It's a flashback to her home outside of London. In an open grassy area with horses, a lustrous tressed Rose frolics about with the sun gently kissing her skin. Damon has recreated Rose's favorite memory, the memory she shared with Elena earlier. As in real life, Damon sits and holds his friend, and in the dream they discuss family and life. Soon, Rose, with childlike enthusiasm, suggests they race. On her mark...

They stand preparing to bolt to the finish.

One...

Damon lifts a stake over his sleeping friend.

Two....

Tears flow down his face as his only option is most unbearable.

Three.

"That is my secret."

The torment that plagued Damon's face was heart-stopping. This time he killed out of protective love.

Calling the sheriff, he shows her Rose's body and lets her know that he'll dispose of it. Indeed, it may be his most meaningful burial. Once he arrives back home, he finds Elena waiting. "Doom, gloom, and personal growth." He's clearly upset over the fact that the bite was meant for him. She embraces him, encouraging him to let go of the remorse, but not the feeling of humanity.

Now, in a drunken state. Damon's pulling the ol' 1864 lay-in-the-middle-of-the-street-to-afflict-death on-innocent-samaritans trick. The lucky participant is Jessica. He spills his existential dilemma about how much he misses humanity. But he knows he can no longer embrace it because he's not human. And as though to reassure this to himself. He kills her.

Back in town, Elena reaches her home to find Stefan. Stefan clearly forgot how to use his cell phone because he's been MIA since he took that phone call at The Grill. Appearing a little too cheery when he greets Elena, he explains why.

Surprise! Uncle John is back.


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Official CW Preview for "Daddy Issues" (213)

Check out the preview for next week's episode, "Daddy Issues".



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Entertainment Weekly:Where Were We?+ Is the Vampire Diaries Set Cursed?

Entertainment Weekly has some pretty interesting reads. The first is a look back at what happened pre-hiatus and what to expect going forward. Thanks to Vampire-Diaries.net for the heads up!

Elena made a deal with Elijah, which Stefan and her friends think is bulls---.

In the last episode, Elijah showed up at Elena's house and revealed that he's not, actually, in Klaus' inner circle any longer and doesn't want to help him break the curse. Turns out, the vamps had a falling out, and Elijah claims he just wants to use Elena to lure out the reclusive Klaus so he can kill him. Elena agreed to help him, and he agreed to leave her and her friends alone. Dobrev likens Elena's mentality to someone with a drug dependency. ''When you get stuck with one idea and everyone else is going against you, people think it's everyone else who is wrong. They don't see who the common denominator is, and that it's them,'' she says. ''So she's made this deal with Elijah, and she's really stubborn. They're all trying to convince her to step outside of her bubble and see things the way they really are.'' The difference of opinion will complicate her happy reunion with Stefan, who doesn't want to follow the suicide plan she thinks will save her loved ones from Klaus' wrath one way or another. ''Stefan's just so protective of her. She's choosing to have blind faith in what this vampire says, and they sort of start not being honest with one another — which is not good in any relationship. I would know,'' Wesley says, with a laugh. ''We've all gotten caught in little lies and it's the worst thing ever.''

As some may know there's been a couple of injuries on set...Paul sprained his ankle, Nina suffered a back injury, and Ian had Walking Pneumonia. Ian talked with Mandi Bierly from EW about filming during that time. Also, Kevin and Paul in earlier interviews spoke about the injuries and plagued set. Read full story here.

Somerhalder said he rallied to film tonight’s episode, directed by cast and fan favorite Marcos Siega. “Marcos was back. It was a very emotional Damon episode, and I just wouldn’t allow it. I literally sat in my sauna for over an hour a day and sweated everything out,” he says.

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Synopsis for "The Dinner Party" (215)

Here's the synopsis for episode 215, "The Dinner Party" via Spoiler TV. *HIGHLIGHT TO REVEAL*

“The Dinner Party” (TV-) (HDTV)

STEFAN TELLS ELENA ABOUT HIS DARKEST DAYS — Stefan (Paul Wesley) tells Elena (Nina Dobrev) about a dark time in his history and the surprising person whose influence changed everything. After getting the truth out of Luka (guest star Bryton James), Jonas (guest star Randy Goodwin) makes his feelings clear to Bonnie (Katerina Graham) and Jeremy (Steven R. McQueen). Trying to catch Elijah (guest star Daniel Gillies) off-guard, Damon arranges a dinner party for him with Jenna (Sara Canning), Alaric (Matt Davis) and Andie (guest star Dawn Olivieri), but last-minute information throws Damon’s plan into chaos. Marcos Siega directed the episode written by Andrew Chambliss (#215).

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Michael Trevino Talks Tyler, Fans, and More with Examiner and L.A. Times Showtracker

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Michael Trevino talked with Examiner and L.A. Times Showtracker about Tyler, fans, conflict between vampires and werewolves, and more. Check out snippets below and click links for full interview.

Examiner:

“I love meeting the fans,” he gushed, telling us about eating breakfast and dinner with fans and fellow castmembers alike at the Australian convention in which he took a part last year.

“They just really love to talk about the characters and the story lines,” he pointed out. “This was just after season one, and my story line-wise, there wasn’t a lot going on with Tyler [yet]. But this [time]…there’s going to be a lot more stuff to talk about!”

L.A. Times Showtracker:

Is Matt (Zach Roerig) going to find out his friend kissed his ex-girlfriend?

I don't know. He might find out. She might keep it from him. One thing I want to point out in the kiss that you saw -– it's a real fast kiss. It's not something planned out or passionate, really. It's just Tyler overcome with certain feelings, and he's just going in for it and tries to kiss her. Does she kiss him back? Does she like that he kissed her? That's what's going to happen in that episode. We're going to see the outcome of that and also find out if Matt finds out about them two kissing and how he feels.

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Behind-The-Scenes Photo of Nina and Ian from "The Descent"!

Check out this BTS photo of Nina Dobrev and Ian Somerhalder from tonight's episode, "The Descent". Thanks to Judy Yam for sharing!



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New KTLA Interview with Nina Dobrev

Nina Dobrev chats with Catalina Walsh from CW Source about Katherine and Elena. Thanks to Mus1C_ for the heads up!

 

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Michael Ausiello Exclusive: Meet Klaus!

According to Michael Ausiello from TVLine, Joseph Morgan is nearing a deal to play the bad ass Original Klaus. Check out full article here. What do you think?

Although the 30-year-old actor’s resume consists primarily of British films and TV series, he appeared stateside in Oliver Stone’s Alexander and the Russell Crowe blockbuster Master and Commander. He also starred opposite Smallville‘s Kristin Kreuk in ABC’s Ben-Hur miniseries.

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Michael Trevino on KTLA 1/27 (Video)

Michael Trevino visited KTLA Morning News. Check out the video below. *New clips of Caroline and Tyler*

 


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TV Line Interview with Michael Trevino + Nina and Candice Talk with AOL TV Squad (Video)

Meg Masters from TVLine chats with Michael Trevino. He talks about the current triangle he's in, his werewolf dilemma and more. Read full article here.

“That’s something I’m curious about as well,” Trevino muses. “We still don’t know how Tyler feels now that the transformation has happened; does he want to turn into a wolf again, or does he not want to? It comes to the point where he’s going have to make a decision about this binding to the moon — should he break that curse and not have to worry about whenever the next full moon is? These questions will be answered soon. But I would guess that there will be at least one more full moon this season.”

Nina and Candice talk to AOL TV Squad at Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour about what's to come, Tyler's transformation, Klaus and more. Watch below:



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Michaela McManus and Julie Plec Talk with TV Guide About Jule's Transformation, Conflict, and More!

Robyn Ross and Natalie Abrams chatted with Julie Plec and Michaela McManus who plays Jules discuss Brady's arrival, her transformation and more. Read full article here.

Of course, Damon has no intention of letting Jules hang around. McManus says the two will absolutely butt heads, while executive producer Julie Plec adds that the "vampire/werewolf conflict is about to go from simmer to a boil." "[Jules'] altercation with Damon is sticking with her and she's not too happy. Now that she's aware of Tyler's true identity, she's going to start filling his ear with some things," Plec says.

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Collider Interviews Kevin Williamson "We always envisioned it to be the season finale and the big sacrifice."

Executive Producer Kevin Williamson chatted with Collider about season 2 finale, big game-changers, tragedy strikes Tyler and Caroline relationship, and more. Read full article here.

Will that be in the season finale, or will that happen prior to that?

WILLIAMSON: I think there will be a little bit, here and there. There are so many different storylines and story components of it, that it gets divided over the last three episodes.

Are the books used as a guide anymore, or are you just completely doing your own thing now?

WILLIAMSON: We’re off and running now. We departed from the books to such a degree that, once in awhile we’ll do a story and go, “Oh, that was in the book,” but it was by accident, or we’ll use the book as a starting off point, or we’ll go reference the book. For the most part, we’re such a serialized show. We started things in motion and now we’re just following that.

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New CW Promo: Got Wood?

The CW posted the "Got Wood" promo that was first blogged exclusively on EW. Check it out below. What do you think of the new "Catch VD" campaign?



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IGN Interview with Candice Accola+Michael Trevino Talks with TVSquad and A Character Returns to Mystic Fall

Eric from IGN spoke with Candice Accola. She talked about Caroline's state of mind, what's to come, Katherine and more. Read full article here.

IGN: Do you think she's completely got that under control or could that come back at some point?

Accola: I think that's a very relatable quality – is thinking you have your s**t together and realizing that you don't. I think that's part of life, is that roller coaster of being like, "Yes, I'm in it! I'm in tune with myself. I'm in tune with what's around me." And then just completely falling on your ass and being like, "Oops, no! I sidestepped wrong on that one!" And so I think that within the show, that's what's so ingenious about the writers, is even though it is a supernatural show, it is still very, oddly, relatable. So does Caroline have a grasp on all of that now? As time goes on and new problems and new bumps in the road come up, that can trigger different things. And just like within yourself, you think that you have something --- whether it's insecurities or anger or all your emotional imbalances – you think you have them all together and then who knows what it takes to trigger it and make them all unravel. So I think it's impossible for her not to have another breaking point. How and when that will happen, I don't know...

The lovely Laura Prudom of AOL's TV Squad chats with Michael Trevino about secrets, romance with Caroline, a showdown, and more. Read full article here.

What has been your favorite scene to shoot in this latest batch of episodes?

Let's see, let's see, let's see ... I would say the confrontation between the werewolves and vampires. When they meet we shot that out in the woods. It was really cold but it was actually really cool to shoot with that many actors on set at one time. You had Ian, Paul, me. You had Michaela, who plays Jules, and a bunch of other people that are wolves and you had these vampires. It's a really good action scene. There are a lot of good and awesome stunts. Hopefully, it all comes out well.

Thanks to Jen Yamato on twitter, we know who'll be returning to that much talked about flashback episode where Stefan goes crazy man after being turned. *Spoiler Alert and highlight to reveal* Arielle Kebbel aka Lexi will be the character that saves him.

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Get Ready for All New Episodes of The Vampire Diaries and Nikita!

The TV Chick Interviews Kat Graham and Candice Accola + Michael Trevino on KTLA 1/27

The TV Chick visited the set last month. She talked with several of the cast members. Candice Accola discussed her new vampire role, Tyler, and more. Check out the exclusive video interview on her website.

Kat Graham talks about her cover being played in the show, Jeremy, her distant cousin Lucy and more. Read full article here.

Will be seeing more of Bonnie and her distant cousin?
I don’t know. Right now, it’s not written but I really do hope so. I loved Lucy and I love when Emily is in the episodes and I loved working with Jasmine Guy (who played Grams), so any time I get to work with a family member, we have great chemistry. I hope that happens again. I loved the character. I’d love to meet my parents.

** Michael Trevino will be on KTLA Morning News tomorrow 1/27 at 7:45 a.m. Thanks to Carina MacKenzie (@Cadlymack) for the heads up!

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CW Rolls Out New Mid-Season Campaign for The Vampire Diaries: "Got Wood?" and "Catch VD"!!

Yesterday EW posted the billboards from the CW's new campaign for The Vampire Diaries. As you can see below, "Catch VD" is the slogan used. At first glance to a person not watching the show, the black billboard could be an advert for a clinic or new medicine to treat VD (venereal disease). They'd do a double take and walk right by. Those are the people they're trying to attract right? The one with an image are even worse for so many reasons. I know that VD or TVD are the usual acronyms for The Vampire Diaries and the ads are meant to be provacative, however this is tactless and insensitive marketing which the network gets...just check out the response from their spokesperson:

“VD simply stands for Vampire Diaries, and anyone who thinks otherwise should probably get themselves checked out.”

TODAY, the network has gone a step further with their new campaign. They've added the tag line "Got Wood" to a new mid-season trailer released exclusively by EW. You can check it out on their website.

I could keep going with my many opinions and rant, but I think it's clear to all of you reading that I'm not a fan of this new campaign. The Vampire Diaries is a well written and brilliantly acted television show that deserves an Emmy nod one day. Can anyone take us seriously with such ads like this?

Episode Titles for 215 and 216

Spoiler TV has posted the CW Primetime Calendar. "The Dinner Party" (215) and "The House Guest"(216) will air Feb 17th and 24th respectively. Who will the house guest be? There will be five weeks of repeats after 216.

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Paul Wesley Interview with Zap2It: "There are some unexpected surprises at this lake house."

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Carina MacKenzie (@cadlymack) chatted with Paul Wesley at a recent promotional shoot. He talks about the upcoming flashback episode, badass Stefan in "The Return", Elena's mortality, and more. Read full article here.

"There's a lovely scene that we do at the lake house discussing that," Wesley says. "Touching lightly upon it without hitting you over the head, you know what I mean? It's really kind of beautiful."

"Every time I believe something there's a twist. For all I know Klaus and Katherine are shacking up."

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Ian Somerhalder Talks to TV Guide: "I've kind of learned my lesson, I'm going to build a bit of a wall. '"

Robyn Ross from TV Guide chatted with Ian Somerhalder during a set visit. He talks about wanting to make out with Elena, Katherine, and more. Read full article here.

Behind-The-Scenes Photo of "The Descent" Only Two More Days!!

Thanks to PopWrap, here's a BTS photo of Damon and new character Jessica from "The Descent". Are you ready?

To get your blood pumping even harder (if that's possible), we got a behind the scenes sneak peek at Ian Somerhalder and newbie Ahna O'Reilly filming a potentially fatal encounter.

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Fanbolt Interview with Ian Somerhalder+ Michael Trevino Talks about Curse with Entertainment Weekly

Fanbolt's Emma Loggins visited the set of Vampire Diaries and spoke with several cast members. She talked with Ian Somerhalder about Damon being conflicted this season, having a softer side, and more. Read full article here.

"The softer side of Sears. It's like "Come see the softer side of... Salvatore...(sings)" It's tough, because there has to be truth, and there is a lot of real pain buried in that humor. The maniacal killer in him is starting to wane by virtue of the fact, not to sound like a broken record, but all the stakes have been raised because he cares about people now. There are stakes."

Michael Trevino talks with Entertainment Weekly about the curse...* SPOILERS* Click link for full article.

He also doesn’t know that if a wolf breaks the curse before a vampire (cough, Klaus) does, wolves won’t be forced to change every full moon. They could choose to change whenever they want to – or never again. “Once he learns that bit of information, I think he’s gonna fight to find a way to break that curse,” Trevino says. Sounds like the actor may have good instincts: “I don’t think that spoils too much to say that yes, that becomes very appealing to him,” exec producer Kevin Williamson says. “He does not want to go through that [transformation] again.”

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New Nina Dobrev Promotional Photo

Thanks to Judy Yam, here's the Nina Dobrev promotional photo.


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Michael Trevino Talks to E!Online About Kissing Caroline and Upcoming Conflict!

Michael Trevino talked to E!'s Kristin Dos Santos about the new episodes coming up. He discusses the relationship with Caroline, the upcoming conflict, and more. Read full article here.

"This kiss—you can tell by in the teasers of that episode that airs this week, it's not the type of romantic, passionate, long, soap opera kind of kiss, Tyler is just overcome with emotion and he just goes in for it. So it's funny how the end of that scene plays out and it's good, it's a good awkwardness."

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Zap2It Chats with Ian Somerhalder about Damon's New Love Interest "Damon's relationship with Andie will echo his relationship with Caroline."

During a WB photo shoot, Ian Somerhalder talked with Carina MacKenzie (@cadlymack) about that infamous twitpic of Matt Davis and Dawn Oliveri with a caption that had Twitter all a buzz. The relationship with Andie star will mirror that of the one he had with Caroline says Ian. Uh oh, that can't be a good thing. Watch the interview below and read full article here:

 

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New CW Promo: Thursday Night Preview (TVD and Nikita)

Check out this video for the Thursday night line-up! We only have 2 more days until all new episodes of Vampire Diaries and Nikita. Who's excited?



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Michael Trevino Confirmed Guest for Eye Con 2011 in Atlanta!

Photo Credit: The CW

Michael Trevino has been confirmed as a guest at Eye Con 2011. He joins Paul Wesley, Steven R. McQueen, Rob Pralgo, and Chris Martin for the weekend events. Thanks to Rayne Falls Photo for the heads up!

*Today 1/25 is Michael's birthday, make sure you drop him a bday tweet*

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New Michael Trevino Promotional Photo!

Check out this awesome new pic of Michael Trevino as Tyler Lockwood shared by Judy Yam.



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Fanbolt Chats with Executive Producer Julie Plec "We have the moment that we want to get to."

Emma Loggins from Fanbolt recently visited the set of Vampire Diaries. She spoke with Julie Plec about Klaus, season finale, "a moment", and more. Read full article here.

Any chance of another game-changer before the end of the season? Julie tells us yes, "We try not to do it just to do it. With Caroline it was a very strategic choice, because we really wanted to mine that character and that actress for all that she was worth. And it has paid off for us in spades creatively. We're really proud of it and her."Julie paused, "We have all kinds of things plotted out for the finale, and if even half of it ends up in there..."

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The TV Chick Interviews Steven R. McQueen "He has purpose and drive now."

Steven R. McQueen chatted with The TV Chick during a recent set visit. He talks about Jeremy's growth, Bonnie, relationship with Elena, and more. Read full article here.

Do you have a favorite moment from filming the show so far?

There’s been so many. He’s gone through so many weird things. But I really liked episode 210. [It] was probably one of my favorites just because he really goes toe to toe with the big dogs and kind of holds his own til he gets his ass kicked or his butt kicked. [Ed Note: Steven is so polite] And then puts himself on the line with Bonnie and gets shut down. That was just fun. There were a bunch of levels in that episode and it was fun to shoot.

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New Promotional Poster! "If You Can't Tell Them Apart. Come Closer."

Check out this new promotional poster released by the CW! Is it Elena or Katherine? Make sure you're following the CW on Facebook for updates.



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Steven R. McQueen Attends Muscle Milk Event at Sundance Film Festival 1/23

Steven R. McQueen attends the Oakley Learn to Ride Fueled by Muscle Milk on January 23, 2011 in Park City, Utah at Sundance Film Festival. Check out a couple of pics below courtesy of Daylife. I can only think of "Team Milk and Cookies". Thanks to Tariel22 and Romancia for the heads up!




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Kat Graham Chats with Zap2It "They could be more than that!"

Carina MacKenzie (@Cadlymack) recently visited the set of Vampire Diaries. Here's more of her interview with the lovely Kat Graham. She talks about Damon and Bonnie's relationship, juggling feelings between Luka and Jeremy. Read full article here and watch video below.

 

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Nina and Candice on MTV's 10 on Top (Video)

Nina and Candice were featured on MTV's 10 on Top show this morning. Vampire Diaries was #4 on the list. Thanks to the lovely Andrea at Nina Dobrev Network we have the clip!




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CW Source Talks to Paul Wesley about Being Sexiest Man Alive and Twitter (Video)

Catalina Walsh from CW Source gives us more video from her Atlanta set visit. Paul Wesley talks about being flattered at the "Sexiest Man Alive" title and Twitter. Follow Catalina for more updates! Thanks to Vampire-Diaries.net for the heads up!

 

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Steven R. McQueen Interview with Zap2It (Video) "Jeremy's always trying to get to the bottom of what's going on."

Thanks to Carina MacKenzie for giving us some more video interviews from her Atlanta set visit. This time it's Steven R. McQueen. Check out the video below and make sure to follow her on Twitter for updates! Read full article here.

 

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EW Gives Details on Damon's Bedroom! "He doesn't keep anything from the past."

I think every viewer has been wondering where Damon sleeps. We'll finally get to see it in an upcoming episode. Ian Somerhalder shared some details on what we can expect. Read full article here.

“By virtue of the fact that Damon is not the most sentimental individual, he doesn’t keep anything from the past. It’s not a room full of antiquities and memories, such as Stefan’s,” Somerhalder says. “But it’s big, it’s very masculine, and it’s classy.” It’s also sexy. “The one really amazing thing, of course,” he continues, “[is] they had this bed custom-made.

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New Nina Dobrev Interview from Monte Carlo Television Festival (Video)

Check out this newly released interview from Monte Carlo back in June 2010. Nina talks about committing to eternal love, Katherine , and more. Thanks to SYcinetwilove for the heads up!

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New Stefan Poster "There's A Reason He Always Gets the Girl."

Check out the just released poster. Thanks to CW Network for the heads up!



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Two Episode Stills from "Crying Wolf" (214)

Check out a couple of episode stills from "Crying Wolf" (214). We'll post more once the CW has released them. Thanks to Nina Dobrev Network for posting!




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ITV2 Promo for "The Descent" (New Scenes)

Check out ITV2's promo for"The Descent" which contains some new scenes from the episode. You have been warned. New episodes of Vampire Diaries returns to ITV2 on Feb 1st, so get ready UK fans!



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Part 2 of TV Fanatic Interview with Julie Plec "We’re full steam ahead."

Julie Plec chatted with TV Fanatic last month about going to a dark place. Check out part 2 of their exclusive interview. She talks about Elijah/Klaus, Katherine's future, and more. Read full article here.

Should we be more afraid of Klaus or Elijah?

They’re both pretty badass. That’s a good question. Elijah scares the hell out of me because he’s so even-tempered, and he’s a man of honor. Men of honor who just show up and speak very quietly, but can do a lot of damage in an instant, those guys are pretty scary dudes. Klaus right now is just an enigma.

Some fans have to know: Will Elena and Damon EVER get together?

If at any point in the life of this series, that could go on forever and ever, I think that if we didn’t go down that road eventually, we wouldn’t be doing our jobs right. But, I would never say when or how or to what end. I can only say that it’s a show predicated on a girl coming back to life and her development of love for one brother who then, because of who she is, changes the life of the other brother and that’s our show. There are roads we can go down with that in the future, for sure, so stay tuned.

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Vampire Diaries in EW Magazine: 5 Things to Look Forward to in Second Half of Season

Check out these awesome scans from this week's Entertainment Weekly. There's quite a few tidbits of what's to come for our Mystic Falls residents including: Damon and Stefan working with Uncle John, Tyler finding out that Caroline has been lying and more. Click on the scans below to enlarge. Scans courtesy of Susan via Spoiler TV and Vampire-Diaries.net.




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Nina Dobrev Talks to L.A. Times Show Tracker about Juggling Multiple Roles and More + Candice Accola Mid-Season Preview (Video)

Nina Dobrev spoke with a group of reporters at a cocktail party after the TCA "Kick-Ass Women of the CW" panel. She told Show Tracker that it's possible to play a third character, Elena's determination to keep everyone safe, and more. Read full article here.

And if Elena does survive, what will happen to her after graduation? Would she like to see college in her future? "Yeah, of course," she said. "But she hasn't really been in school much lately, so I don't know how she's going to graduate.... Well you know what, she probably still gets As in all of her schoolwork even though she doesn't go because her aunt is dating her teacher."

Candice Accola gives a Mid-Season preview of her character Caroline. She talks about the relationship between her and Tyler, what's to come second half of season, and more.



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TV Guide Chats with Julie Plec About the Arrival of Klaus, Rose, and More!

Julie Plec discusses casting Klaus and how the role is always changing, Rose's state of mind and how it'll affect all the people around her. Read full article here. Thanks to Vampire-Diaries.net for the heads up!

"There is a devolution of Rose's sanity and Rose's character, as a result of the bite, which brings a lot of danger into Elena's (Nina Dobrev) world and into everybody else's world," says Plec. "The follow up from that is going to be pretty extreme." And then there's werewolf Jules (Michaela McManus). "She knows now that Mason's dead, and she's going to have something to say about that. What she chooses to do and how she chooses to respond is big and it's bold, and it takes us for the next couple episodes on a journey that's pretty intense."

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Official Synopsis for "Crying Wolf" (214)

Here's the official synopsis released by The CW for episode 214. As always *HIGHLIGHT TO REVEAL*. Thanks to Spoiler TV!

"Crying Wolf” (CONTENT RATING TBD) (HDTV)

SECRETS AND LIES --- Stefan (Paul Wesley) and Elena (Nina Dobrev) get away for what they hope will be a romantic weekend at the Gilbert family lake house, not realizing that they’ve been followed. Jenna (Sara Canning) starts to worry that Alaric (Matt Davis) isn’t being honest with her. Jules (guest star Michaela McManus) explains the importance of the sun and moon curse to Tyler (Michael Trevino), but leaves out an important detail. Damon (Ian Somerhalder) attends a tea at the Historical Society in order to talk to Elijah (guest star Daniel Gillies), but Elijah isn’t giving up any secrets. With help from Caroline (Candice Accola) and Jeremy (Steven R. McQueen), Bonnie (Katerina Graham) uses deceptive measures to get shocking new information out of Luka (guest star Bryton James). Finally, Tyler offers Matt (Zach Roerig) some relationship advice. David Von Ancken directed the episode written by Brian Young.

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Kat Graham Interview with TV Guide (Video) "Bonnie really did want to kiss him."

Kat Graham talks with the lovely Robyn Ross from TV Guide about her relationship with Jeremy and characters dying before season's end. Who do you think won't make it to season 3?



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Candice Accola Wet Paint Interview and Ian Somerhalder's Appearance on Jimmy Fallon Canceled

Wet Paint spoke with Candice Accola at the TCAs last week about Caroline and Tyler's relationship. Read full article here.

Is the werewolf/vampire divide like a Romeo and Juliet thing?

What I like about the Caroline/Tyler relationship is that it’s the first time that we’ve seen Caroline have a friendship with a member of the opposite sex that didn’t stem from sexual attraction. So yeah, there could definitely be something later on, but that’s what’s so beautiful about their friendship. Yeah, there could be technical problems between a werewolf and a vampire getting together, but there are more important things that are going to be asked, just about their friendship: Do you have my back if I have your back?

Due to schedule changes and the storm last week, Ian Somerhalder's guest appearance on tonight's episode of Jimmy Fallon has been canceled. Thanks to Vampire Diaries Online for the info!

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Nina Dobrev Talks with E! Online

Nina Dobrev talked with E!'s Kristin Dos Santos while in LA for the TCAs and Golden Globes. In the interview she talks about who's coming to town very soon, Funny or Die video, Stefan and Elena "working out some kinks", Jeremy and Bonnie's relationship, and more. Thanks to TVDnews for the heads up!


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Wet Paint Exclusive Interview with Kevin Williamson, MegaBuzz Scoop and A Cast Member Joins Twitter!

Kevin Williamson talked to Wet Paint about Tyler and Caroline, Damon's bedroom debut and more. Read full article here. Part two of interview which talks about gay vampires and Klaus casting can be found here. Thanks to Angelized_1st!

Is it a doomed relationship from the start?
Oh my god. I wish I could squeal and tell you everything that will happen. But over the next three episodes, Julie and I were watching and — it gets tragic.

Will it continue into Season 3?
Well we end a chapter in the next three episodes with regard to a lot of things we set in motion. And then we begin the next chapter, which is leading us to the finale.

TV Guide Megabuzz tidbit from Julie Plec.

What's the scoop on the vampire-werewolf war on Vampire Diaries? — Rachel

NATALIE: The late Mason's were-buddy Jules (Michaela McManus) is not happy with the Salvatore brothers, and will use the information that Tyler is also a werewolf to her advantage. "The vampire-werewolf conflict is going to go from a simmer to a boil," executive producer Julie Plec tells us. "Jules is going to try to take Tyler under her wing and start filling his ear with some things."

Daniel Gillies aka Elijah "the neck sniffer" is now on twitter, so make sure to follow and welcome him with a big virtual hug. Thanks to TVDnews and Daniel for confirming.

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More Episode Stills from "Daddy Issues" (213)

Here's some more stills for "Daddy Issues" airing Thursday, Feb 3. If you missed the synopsis check it out. Thanks to Judy Yam for sending the synopsis and photos! More stills can be seen here.

Photo Credit: The CW

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New Episode Still from "Daddy Issues" (213)

Thanks to the always lovely Judy Yam for giving us a sneak peek. The still is from "Daddy Issues". Hopefully, more will be released soon. What do you think is going on in the photo?



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Ian Somerhalder Talks with Cambio Connect (Video)

Ian Somerhalder talks with Cambio Connect about the second half of the season, new characters causing trouble for Damon, and more.



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Candice Accola Talks to PopSugar on Red Carpet at 'Heaven' Gala (Video)

Candice Accola talks to PopSugar about what's to come in the second part of season, being a kick ass bloodsucker, and more.



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Daniel Gillies Talks Elijah to Entertainment Weekly "I think he derives something sexual from the terror he instills from just being around people."

Daniel Gillies talks about his ideal Klaus, intentions with Jenna, and more. Check out the full article here.

I don’t think they’ll go the direction that I would want them to go. I think he should be older. People really think oh, they’re gonna go with a young guy because it’s The CW, and everybody’s kind of young and sexy, except maybe me. [Laughs] But it’s true, they are by and large gorgeous young people, who are also great, smart actors. But I would personally lean toward somebody really, really potent, and I think it would be very interesting to see somebody with some years. I don’t think that somebody with some age and a little cragginess is mutually exclusive to somebody also being sexy as well, by the way. But I think that they’ll go younger. They’ll never go with somebody over 40. But I would love it if it were Julian Sands. I think he would be terrifying. I would love, of course, Rutger Hauer.

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Kat Graham at NOH8 Campaign Photoshoot

Kat Graham was a participant in the NOH8 Campaign photoshoot that came to Atlanta's W Hotel Midtown this past weekend. The NOH8 Campaign is a photographic silent protest created by Adam Bouska and partner Jeff Parshley in direct response to the passage of Proposition 8. Check out the slide show here. Follow Adam and NOH8 on twitter for updates on where the campaign is going next.

Photo Courtesy of DJ Bing

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