The secrets, the lies, the sexual liasons — if you think this month’s episodes of True Blood are hot, just wait until you see what’s coming up in August.

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Episode #19: “Release Me”
Debut: SUNDAY, AUG. 2 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT)

Betrayed by Daphne (Ashley Jones), Sam (Sam Trammell) finds himself in an unenviable predicament at the hands of Maryann (Michelle Forbes) and her wild-eyed minions. Imprisoned with Hugo (Christopher Gartin) in the F.O.T.S. church, Sookie (Anna Paquin) uses her telepathic powers to reach out to Bill (Stephen Moyer), who’s being detained at the hotel by a stubbornly obsessive Lorena (Mariana Kloveno). After crossing a line with the Newlins, a fearful Jason (Ryan Kwanten) tries to sever his ties with the Fellowship of the Sun, but gets plenty of resistance from Steve (Michael McMillian) and his enforcer Gabe (Greg Collins).
Written by Raelle Tucker; directed by Michael Ruscio.

Episode #20: “Timebomb”
Debut: SUNDAY, AUG. 9 (9:00-10:00 p.m.)
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Here’s a nice new cast photo from Warehouse 13 along with a roundup of interesting scifi tweets from Twitter!

Craig Engler Nice interview with Saul Rubinek from Warehouse 13, talks about his love of sci-fi (Asimov & Bradbury fan) - http://bit.ly/XxT5X

Craig Engler 12 real-life locations used to film various sci-fi/fantasy films like Blade Runner & Terminator: http://bit.ly/1g4Vht

True Blood Net True Blood vs Twilight The Battle Is On! http://bit.ly/14I5Yp

Comic Con 09 Zombie Walk in San Diego at Comic Con! @sdzombiewalk http://www.myspace.com/sandiegozombiewalk

NathanFillion Spent the evening at Bungie playing ODST. Bungie, and ODST, are everything I dreamed they would be… and they had pizza.

MSiega Three more shooting days left on Dexter then I am off to Atlanta next week to start prepping Vampire Diaries.

sepinwall New blog post: ‘Doctor Who: The Next Doctor’ review - Sepinwall on TV http://tinyurl.com/kpwdln

MishaCollins Just woke up & I’m still groggy. I see it’s 11:27PM and the calendar says it’s the 24th of June. Looks like I’ve been sleeping for 5 days.

WAREHOUSE 13 — Pictured: (l-r) Saul Rubinek as Artie Nelsen, Joanne Kelly as Myka Bering, Eddie McClintock as Pete Lattimer — SCI FI Channel Photo: Justin Stephens

True Blood #14: “Keep This Party Going”

Debut: Sunday, June 21, 9:00 on HBO

Sookie is forced to cope with Bill’s obligations to Jessica, as well as the romantic inconveniences the teen vampire’s presence creates. At the Light of Day leadership conference, Jason makes a favorable impression on its ambitious leaders, Steve (Michael McMillian) and Sarah Newlin (Anna Camp), though not on his jealous roommate Luke (Wes Brown). Maryann casts her spell on Merlotte’s patrons, and Sam proves helpless to stop the revelry.

Written by Brian Buckner; directed by Michael Lehmann.

Photo: HBO

July in the South is hot and muggy and you can bet that heat will find its way into upcoming episodes of True Blood.

(SPOILER ALERT)

Sookie, Bill and Jessica will be taking a field trip to Dallas but they’re in for a surprise when they reach the airport. Then it’s off to find missing vampire Godric, but it won’t be easy or safe, especially for Sookie. Bill has problems of his own when he’s confronted by a dark and violent vampire from his past.

Back in Bon Temps, Maryann throws a birthday party for Tara that turns out to be the party of the century thanks to the madam’s magic.  Daphne gets a little closer to Sam, Hoyt has got it bad for Jessica and over at The Light of Day camp, Jason is about to face an emotional crisis.

It’s sex, blood and rock and roll and it’s all happening in July on True Blood.

Photo: HBO

The vampires were out in Los Angeles last night for the red carpet premiere of True Blood: The Second Season at Paramount Studios.

Here are stars Steven Moyer and Anna Paquin with producer Alan Ball

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With True Blood coming back in only a couple of days, here’s a quick primer to help you get caught up with the characters.

Sookie Stackhouse is the star of the show. She’s a barmaid at Merlotte’s and she’s also telepathic. If she looks someone right in the eye she can usually read their thoughts - unless that someone is a vampire, which is one of the reasons she started dating Bill.

Sookie’s grandmother, whom she lived with, was murdered last season so now it’s just her and her brother, Jason.

Sookie is played by Anna Paquin.

Tara Thornton is Sookie’s best friend and she’s not afraid to speak her mind. She also works at Merlotte’s and once had a short relationship with the boss.

Tara may seem a little rough around the edges but she only wants what’s best for the people she cares about.

Tara is played by Rutina Wesley

Maryann Forrester claims to be a wealthy social worker who has nothing but good intentions. She bailed Tara out of jail when she was arrested on drunk driving charges, but Tara might have been swerving to avoid a naked Maryann in the road!

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  True Blood, the sexy, sultry vampire series comes back to HBO in just over a month. The 12-episode second season begins on June 14 and it all begins with a shocking new murder!

True Blood takes place in the not-too-distant future in a time where vampires have come out of the coffin to live among us. It’s all thanks to the invention of a synthetic blood called Tru Blood that allows vampires to survive without feeding on humans. That doesn’t mean that they’ve stopped all together, though. Some vampires still like feeding for sport and for others (and their human partners) it’s one lollapalooza of a sexual high.

Here’s what’s coming up on the second season:           

Episode #13:  “Nothing But the Blood”

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On May 2, the cast of True Blood celebrated their second season with a party at TABU Ultra Lounge at the MGM Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. The paparazzi were on hand to shoot some snaps as these creatures of the night stalked the red carpet.

Stephen Moyer, Anna Paquin, Sam Trammell, Kristin Bauer and Alexander Skarsgard came together for a group photo. You’ll find some individual pics behind the cut.

The second season kicks off June 14 on HBO.

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Don’t have a Blu-Ray player yet? HBO is hoping to push you to buy with a preview of the True Blood Season One DVD Blu-Ray edition on HBO On Demand.

Starting on May 4, HBO On Demand subscribers will be able to watch the first episode of the series in “enhanced viewing mode.” Throughout the episode, you’ll have the option of viewing four original, interactive picture-in-picture features:

• Lafayette – viewers can get the scoop on everyone in Bon Temps with True Blood’s flamboyant and outspoken Lafayette, who dishes up everything from secrets about Tara’s crush on Jason to the history of the Stackhouse family.

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Entertainment Weekly’s Michael Ausiello is reporting that True Blood creator Alan Ball has cast Evan Rachel Wood in the pivotal role of Sophie-Anne, the vampire Queen of Louisiana!

Sophie-Anne is a 500-year-old vampire from France who is charming, wily, ruthless and wise. She’s a consummate diplomat who has (or had) many of history’s most famous people on speed dial.

A True Blood insider tells Ausiello that Wood is booked for two episodes, both of which will air towards the end of the show’s upcoming second season. But rest assured, if the show is renewed for a third season, Wood will be back.

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