Get ready Truebies, 13 of your favorite cast members from the hit series ‘True Blood’ will kick off the new season with HBO’s first-ever live broadcast from the set of Fangtasia.
The event will be a two-part social media event that begins on June 16, 9:00 a.m. ET, At that time HBO will reveal exclusive #secretsfromtheset via the True Blood profiles on Facebook (Facebook.com/Trueblood), Twitter (Twitter.com/TruebloodHBO), Instagram (Instagram.com/TruebloodHBO) and Vine. This all leads up to a fan-fueled interactive pre-show, #TrueBlood: Live from Set, airing on HBO at 8:45 p.m. ET/PT hosted by comedienne and Parks and Recreation actress Retta.
With the hashtag #TrueBlood: Live from Set will provide a rare opportunity for fans to engage in a live social media experience with the show’s cast who will answer questions from fans and share details of the new season. Cast members who are scheduled to appear include Anna Paquin, Stephen Moyer, Alexander Skarsgård, Ryan Kwanten, Rutina Wesley, Sam Trammell, Nelsan Ellis, Deborah Ann Woll, Carrie Preston, Todd Lowe, Chris Bauer, Kristin Bauer van Straten and Joe Manganiello. Fans can submit questions now at truebloodlive.com. Michael McMillian will also host a special segment giving fans an inside look at the True Blood sets.
“Social media has been core to the marketing strategy for True Blood since the first season, leading to one of the most engaged fan bases of any television series,” said Pamela Levine, executive vice president, HBO Marketing. “#TrueBlood: Live From the Set will reward our devotees by allowing them to both participate in and affect the live broadcast through a unique intersection of linear television and digital media.”
Additionally, HBO’s top True Blood fans will be featured in the broadcast through a never-before-done execution with Twitter and powered by Mass Relevance. All they need to do is follow @TrueBloodHBO on Twitter for info on how to prove they are a #TopTruebie.
The series is based on the popular Sookie Stackhouse books by Charlaine Harris, the Emmy® and Golden Globe®-winning hit series was created by Alan Ball, creator of HBO’s Emmy®-winning series Six Feet Under.
others are reading
Shudder’s Horror Slate Adds 11 Movies Over 11 Weeks
January 14, 2021
Julia Child Series to Star Sarah Lancashire, David Hyde Pierce
January 14, 2021
Netflix Shares Another ‘Firefly Lane’ Preview Ahead of the Premiere
January 14, 2021
‘Animal Kingdom’ Renewed for Sixth and Final Season at TNT
January 14, 2021
Disney+ Teases ‘Flora & Ulysses’ Adaptation Premiering in February
January 14, 2021
Issa Rae’s ‘Insecure’ to end After Season 5
January 13, 2021
Amazon Updates ‘Lord of the Rings’ Series with an Official Synopsis
January 13, 2021
‘Big City Greens’ Renewed for Third Season at Disney Channel
January 13, 2021
Tom Hanks Hosting Biden/Harris Inaugural TV Special
January 13, 2021
‘To All the Boys Always and Forever’ Teases the Final Chapter
January 13, 2021
Owen Wilson and Salma Hayek Star in ‘BLISS’ First Look Trailer
January 12, 2021
Netflix Teases a Packed 2021 Film Slate
January 12, 2021
‘Dexter’ Limited Series adds Four to the Cast
January 12, 2021
‘Selena + Chef’ Previews the Season Two Guests
January 11, 2021
‘Snowpiercer’ Season 2 Trailer Introduces Sean Bean to the Cast
January 11, 2021
Hulu’s College Student Promo Drops Ad-Supported Tier to $2
January 11, 2021
HBO Max to Stream Award-Winning Dramedy ‘Vida Perfecta’
January 11, 2021
New ‘Sex and the City’ Chapter Heads to HBO Max
January 11, 2021
‘Kamp Koral SpongeBob’s Under Years’ Shares a Sneak Peek
January 11, 2021
Marvel’s ‘Moon Knight’ adds ‘Synchronic’ Directors
January 10, 2021
Zendaya’s ‘Malcolm & Marie’ Trailer Sets a February Release
January 8, 2021
Quibi’s Content Moves to Roku in Streaming Deal
January 8, 2021
Catherine Zeta-Jones Joins ‘Prodigal Son’ in Season 2
January 7, 2021
Soleil Moon Frye Returns as ‘Punky Brewster’ in February
January 6, 2021
‘Solar Opposites’ Returns for Second Season in March
January 6, 2021
‘Space Sweepers’: Netflix Teases Korean Sci-Fi Epic
January 6, 2021
CBS Moves 2021 Grammy Awards to March as a Precaution
January 6, 2021