The Gates: Slutty Vampires Take Up Roots
If you thought the sparkly vampire craze was over think again. ABC is jumping on the vampire gravy train (a good three plus years too late) with their newest TV drama “The Gates“. While some folks who have yet to pick up a paranormal book in the last five years might be impressed with the story telling, the rest of us are a little weary of what ABC has to offer. With shows like “True Blood”, “Vampire Diaries” and “Being Human” cornering the market is there really room for another “Melrose Place” meets “Twilight”? Let’s not forget the horridly failed attempt that CBS made with their trip to the dark-side. “Moonlight” was cancelled after its first season. “Blood Ties”, a Lifetime Network show picked up a few years ago actually survived for two seasons, but even with a small but loyal audience couldn’t hold on to it’s primetime slot.
Still, the show may surprise us. In her review for the L.A. Times Mary Mcnamara noted, “Of course there are a plenty of overworked “True Blood” meets “Twilight” motifs, but it seems just possible that “The Gates” will return to the roots of supernatural fiction, in which the monsters are just extreme versions of humanity.”
Then there are other reviews like this, my personal favorite, “In deciding what to call the show, the producers, one suspects, landed on and then rejected something like “The Real and Desperate Vampire Housewives of Somewhere that Looks an Awful Lot Like ‘The Truman Show.’ ” (Ginia Belffante, New York Times). Ah yes, another mysterious unnamed city of perfection that is too good to be true and has now been invaded by vampires, werewolves, and witches. Are these the same housewives that protested Harry Potter in school libraries? It seems a little glitter and some bagged blood makes everything a-okay.
The Gates airs Sunday on ABC at 10/9c. For those of you not fortunate enough to have access to the show (i.e. our international readers), here is a sneak peak of what’s been airing on the U.S. networks over the last three weeks.
So what do you think? Is it worth watching? How does “The Gates” stake up to the other paranormal heavy hitters?
True Blood: It’s Getting Hot-n-Here
June 15, 2010 by admin
Filed under TV, Uncategorized
If you caught the season 3 premiere on Sunday June 13th than you know that Alexander Skarsgard (aka Eric Northman) means it when he says, “I’m happy to throw my clothes off…”
We’re happy your happy, Mr. Skarsgard.
Check out this interview by Access Hollywood to get the full scoop on lines Alexander will and won’t cross this season for his True Blood role.
Meanwhile Anna Paquin (aka Sookie) says that sex scenes with Stephen Moyer (aka Bill) are pretty real. Well I guess if I was engaged to my co-star, and he looked like Stephen looks, I might have that problem as well. Check out the full scoop here: http://apexnewsnetwork.com/22801/true-blood-season-3-premiere-anna-paquin-says-sex-scenes-with-stephen-moyer-are-real/
And if you’re looking for a True Blood Season 3 episode recap–try this, a great overview from the Wall Street Journal Speakeasy blog: http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2010/06/13/true-blood-season-3-episode-1-bad-blood-tv-recap/
And of course, if you still need to get caught up on season2, here’s your chance.
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Eclipse Official Soundtrack
A few lucky Twilight fans had the opportunity to listen to the The Twilight Saga: Eclipse Soundtrack
Here is a sneak peak, the Muse, Love is Forever video.
If you liked that you can check out more samples online soon. The albums release date is June 8th. Check it out.
Eclipse Official Trailer
It’s that time again. Another film in the Twilight Saga is slated for release on June 30th. In case you haven’t seen it, here is the official trailer. This is my favorite book, but not sure how excited I am about the movie. Though I must say, I enjoyed New Moon more than Twilight (because the kid who plays Jacob is a stronger actor than Rob or Kristen). Anyway, that’s my two cents.
The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner
June 6, 2010 by admin
Filed under Featured, Paranormal Romance, Videos, Young Adult
To be honest, the first question I asked myself when I learned that Stephanie Meyer would be releasing a new novella in the twlight universe called The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner the first question to pop into my head was, “Who the hell is Bree Tanner?” Aparently I’m not alone.
Check out this newly released featurette from Summit Entertainment, which introduces Bree Tanner to the world. (Note: Bree Tanner will make her movie debut in the Eclipse film, to be released on June 30th 2010.) Read more
Game On. The Vampires Are Back
It’s the start of June and that means them southern lovin vampires are stirring up trouble and breaking the hearts of fang bangers everywhere. There’s a huge media frenzy around the start of season 3 which kicks off on Sunday June 13th. If you don’t have HBO and have to wait for the DVDs, relax. Season two came out last week! Go get it and catch up.
Here’s a little teaser to keep you happy.
Day 12: The Best Bite…
Continuing a super duper month of giveaways here’s your next chance to win some cool Paranormal Romance and Urban Fantasy goodies. Remember rules of the game change daily, so be sure to check back often to see how to enter and whether or not you won!
Day 12 : The Best Bite…
The next few contests are going to be open polls! Meaning we are looking to find the best, most beloved books around in the genre. Today, you have the opportunity to nominate your favorite vampire book or series. We will use the full list to do voting in June!
THE RULES
1. Type the name of your nominee into the comments below. Include the full name of the book or series along with the full author’s name. For tracking purpose, please only put one nominee per comment.
2.For each NEW nominee you add to the list, you receive an entry into today’s online contest.
3. You can post as many times as you want. Please NOTE: Vampires must be central character’s in the book (not minor or supporting roles). We will have other opportunities for other books later! YA Books are included.
4. As always, you get an additional entry for promoting the contest on your website, blog, facebook or twitter. Just be sure to include the link in the comments. If using twitter include @wickedjungle in the tweet!
5. The contest is open from now and will close at 12PM Eastern on Wednesday May 26!
The PRIZE:
Each daily winner will have the option of choosing an autographed copy of the following books:
- C.T. Adams & Cathy Clamp–Touch of Darkness
- L.A. Banks –The Forbidden (Selected by previous winner)
- Mary Janice Davidson–Undead and Unwed (Selected by previous winner)
- Mary Janice Davidson–Undead and Uneasy
- S.J Day–Eve of Darkness
- Devon Monk–Magic to the Bone (Selected by previous winner)
- Devon Monk–Magic in the Blood (selected by previous winner)
- Kat Richardson–Greywalker (Selected by previous winner)
or an un-autorgraphed copy of one of the following books:
- Rachel Caine–Kiss of Death
- Jocelynn Drake–Nightwalker (Selected by previous winner)
- Angie Fox–The Dangerous Book of Demon Slayers
- Richelle Mead–Succubus Blues(selected by previous winner)
- Linda Wisdom–Hex in High Heels
Each book is also paired up with a swag bag, which contains buttons, postcards, bookmarks, and posters (some signed, some not). Each bag varies and winners will not have the option of pre-selecting the swag-bags.
Winners of the daily contest will automatically be entered into the grand prize drawings (winners to be announced May 31st). This includes the RT 2010 Tote Bag, Strange Brew Anthology (signed by Jim Butcher), signed posters, books, swag and your choice of a $25 gift e-gift cart to borders.com, bn.com or amazon.com. (Second place winner will receive similar package with signed poster, tote bag, and $10 gift card).
Day 7: The Twilight Crack
May 18, 2010 by admin
Filed under Contests, Young Adult
Continuing a super duper month of giveaways here’s your next chance to win some cool Paranormal Romance and Urban Fantasy goodies. Remember rules of the game change daily, so be sure to check back often to see how to enter and whether or not you won!
Day 7 Rules: The Crack that is “Twilight”
I haven’t given much attention to YA this week, and I truly do love YA, so well kick off our little journeydom into teenage angst with an internet scavenger hunt Twilight style.
THE RULES
1. Scour the internet (bookmarks, google, blogroll, etc.) for your favorite Twilight goodies. These can be pictures, videos, fan made trailers, parodies, etc. To get you started I posted one of my favorites above. A comic about the experience of reading the Twilight Saga. 
Click on the picture to view the whole comic on the original site.
2. Post the link to your Twilight Bounty in the comments section below along with a brief description of what the Twilight goodie is and why you like it.
3. You can post as many links as you want (though each link should be in a separate post with its own description). I encourage you to get creative. Tap into your circle of twi-hards to locate the best gems.
4. Whoever posts the item that makes me laugh, cry, or pass out from sheer Twilight bliss (the most) wins.
5. The contest is open from now and will close at 12PM Eastern on Wednesday May 19!
The PRIZE:
Each daily winner will have the option of choosing an autographed copy of the following books:
- C.T. Adams & Cathy Clamp–Touch of Darkness
- L.A. Banks –The Forbidden (Selected by previous winner)
- Mary Janice Davidson–Undead and Unwed (Selected by previous winner)
- Mary Janice Davidson–Undead and Uneasy
- S.J Day–Eve of Darkness
- Devon Monk–Magic to the Bone (Selected by previous winner)
- Devon Monk–Magic in the Blood
- Kat Richardson–Greywalker
or an un-autorgraphed copy of one of the following books:
- Rachel Caine–Kiss of Death
- Jocelynn Drake–Nightwalker
- Angie Fox–The Dangerous Book of Demon Slayers
- Richelle Mead–Succubus Blues
- Linda Wisdom–Hex in High Heels
Each book is also paired up with a swag bag, which contains buttons, postcards, bookmarks, and posters (some signed, some not). Each bag varies and winners will not have the option of pre-selecting the swag-bags.
Winners of the daily contest will automatically be entered into the grand prize drawings (winners to be announced May 31st). This includes the RT 2010 Tote Bag, Strange Brew Anthology (signed by Jim Butcher), signed posters, books, swag and your choice of a $25 gift e-gift cart to borders.com, bn.com or amazon.com. (Second place winner will receive similar package with signed poster, tote bag, and $10 gift card).
Day 5: Wanna Do Bad Things….
May 16, 2010 by admin
Filed under Contests, Featured, Uncategorized, Videos
It’s True Blood Day!!! HBO has been running an encore presentation of True Blood Season 2 in preparation for the big season 3 premier this June. For fun, I am posting two of the minisodes that have been airing after each weekly episode. They are not part of season 2 or 3, they are just fun extras that the cast and crew put together for fans, so enjoy! I am posting the teaser for the minisodes along with my favorite so far with Eric and Pam. I can’t help it, I’m an Eric fan all the way.
Day 5: Bad Things Rule
It’s another commenting challenge.
1. Post a comment below about True Blood. What did you think of the minisodes? Do you like the books or the show better? What are you most looking forward to in season 3?
2. You get one entry for your commenting.
3. You get an additional entry every time you promote the contest and link back to this post.
5. The contest is open from now and will close at 12PM Eastern on Monday May 17!
The PRIZE:
Each daily winner will have the option of choosing an autographed copy of the following books:
- C.T. Adams & Cathy Clamp–Touch of Darkness
- L.A. Banks –The Forbidden
- Mary Janice Davidson–Undead and Unwed
- Mary Janice Davidson–Undead and Uneasy
- S.J Day–Eve of Darkness
- Devon Monk–Magic to the Bone
- Devon Monk–Magic in the Blood
- Kat Richardson–Greywalker
or an un-autorgraphed copy of one of the following books:
- Rachel Caine–Kiss of Death
- Jocelynn Drake–Nightwalker
- Angie Fox–The Dangerous Book of Demon Slayers
- Richelle Mead–Succubus Blues
- Linda Wisdom–Hex in High Heels
Each book is also paired up with a swag bag, which contains buttons, postcards, bookmarks, and posters (some signed, some not). Each bag varies and winners will not have the option of pre-selecting the swag-bags.
Winners of the daily contest will automatically be entered into the grand prize drawings (winners to be announced May 31st). This includes the RT 2010 Tote Bag, Strange Brew Anthology (signed by Jim Butcher), signed posters, books, swag and your choice of a $25 gift e-gift cart to borders.com, bn.com or amazon.com. (Second place winner will receive similar package with signed poster, tote bag, and $10 gift card).
True Blood: Waiting Sucks
It’s that time again!! The count down to season 3 of True Blood has officially begun. HBO is airing new sneak peaks at the upcoming season (and when I say sneak, I do mean sneak). They are about 15 seconds on average and don’t give away anything because they are completely taken out of context, but that won’t stop hardcore fans from speculating!
I have to admit, when I saw the clip of Sam my heart melted a little bit. Boy have I missed that southern accent! I can’t wait for the new season and I know that they are going to deliver as promised.
Here are two clips that I have seen circulating the web thus far.
True Blood: Eric–Waiting Sucks