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Title: The Vampire Diaries at Comic-Con
Post by: Midnite on July 30, 2009, 05:39:29 AM: The CW's Fall show The Vampire Diaries (based on the book series) has been mentioned here before, and at Comic-Con its writer/producer compared the story of vampires set loose on a small town to DS--

http://www.hitfix.com/articles/2009-7-26-comic-con-first-look-the-cw-s-vampire-diaries

I heard that during the Vampire Diaries (VD??) panel, he told the audience that he watched the show when he was a kid, calling it a "sexy soap."
Title: Re: The Vampire Diaries at Comic-Con
Post by: Mysterious Benefactor on July 30, 2009, 05:59:37 AM: Given that Kevin Williamson is probably best known for the Scream movies and Dawson's Creek, a friend recently remarked that The Vampire Diaries will probably be Dawson's Creek meets Scream with vampires. [ghost_smiley] But I'm actually hoping it's more like Glory Days (a mystery series Williamson did for the WB in '02 that starred Eddie Cahill of CSI:NY and Poppy Montgomery of Without a Trace) meets Scream with vampires. [ghost_wink] I suppose we'll see...
Title: Re: The Vampire Diaries at Comic-Con
Post by: borgosi on July 31, 2009, 12:49:24 AM: I just hope that people don't burn-out on vampires before the new Dark Shadows movie. Think about it, we have the Twilight series, True Blood and now The Vampires Diaries, this could turn into over kill very fast.
Title: Re: The Vampire Diaries at Comic-Con
Post by: arashi on July 31, 2009, 02:53:48 AM: Wow, I echoed the same sentiments tonight while my sister and I were talking. I don't think we'll have to worry about it though - Johnny Depp and Tim Burton have a very large fan base of their own.
Title: Re: The Vampire Diaries at Comic-Con
Post by: Mysterious Benefactor on August 06, 2009, 03:38:43 AM: Some interesting comments from the week's Mega Buzz (http://www.tvguide.com/News/Mega-Buzz-Medium-1008669.aspx) at tvguide.com:

Mickey's Mini Rant: Here's the thing: The CW's Vampire Diaries (http://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/vampire-diaries/297527) actually looks pretty good, so why doth the creators and stars protest too much about its resemblance to Twilight? We know it came from different source material, and we know that nevertheless the stories are very similar. Relax, people!

And BTW, clicking on the link in the above will bring you to a few clips from the show. They don't look half-bad...
Title: Re: The Vampire Diaries at Comic-Con
Post by: Mysterious Benefactor on September 01, 2009, 08:14:32 PM: TV Guide has picked The Vampire Diaries as one of their "8 Must-Watch New Fall Shows." Check out: Fall TV: TVGuide.com's Editors' Picks (http://www.tvguide.com/News/Fall-TV-TVGuide-1009366.aspx)

("special guest appearance by massive amounts of fog" [lghy] But honestly, that's the way I like my vampire stories. And "an intriguing premise, fantastic writing, and", yeah, "the hottest cast of the new season" isn't going to hurt. [wink2])
Title: Re: The Vampire Diaries at Comic-Con
Post by: Midnite on September 03, 2009, 09:20:12 PM: A NY Daily News article that mentions DS:
New CW show 'Vampire Diaries' follows success of 'Twilight,' 'True Blood' (http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv/2009/08/26/2009-08-26_new_cw_show_vampire_diaries_follows_success_of_twilight_true_blood_.html)

Heavy camp humor? Oh, the pain!
Title: Re: The Vampire Diaries at Comic-Con
Post by: Mysterious Benefactor on September 04, 2009, 05:51:22 AM: Quote from: Midnite on September 03, 2009, 09:20:12 PM
Heavy camp humor? Oh, the pain!

Obviously he doesn't know what he's talking about. DS never diluted its vamps that way. And although Buffy was indeed humorous at times, it was a wry humor, not a camp humor. All of which makes me suspect that Mr. Hinckley has seen barely any eps of either show but chooses to make pronouncements anyway. ::)
Title: Re: The Vampire Diaries at Comic-Con
Post by: Nancy on September 04, 2009, 06:15:27 AM: I am always puzzled by those who believe DS was supposed to be humorous.
[ghost_tongue]
nancy
Title: Re: The Vampire Diaries at Comic-Con
Post by: Nancy on September 04, 2009, 06:17:44 AM: Quote from: borgosi on July 31, 2009, 12:49:24 AM
I just hope that people don't burn-out on vampires before the new Dark Shadows movie. Think about it, we have the Twilight series, True Blood and now The Vampires Diaries, this could turn into over kill very fast.

I was wondering the same thing. I don't believe all the vampire offerings have been of high quality though. I've rarely been disappointed with the quality of any Burton-Depp film.

Nancy
Title: Re: The Vampire Diaries at Comic-Con
Post by: Zahir on September 05, 2009, 08:29:02 AM: Just getting on my high horse a bit...

As I understand it, The Vampire Diaries carries with it an inherently better premise for a television series than does Twilight. What it shares with Meyers' Saga (other than a genre and the notion of a triangle) is a target demographic. Quite simply, TVD is intended for Young Adults.

But Dark Shadows is more akin to True Blood, in that both are essentially aimed at full blown adults. Even for its time, DS was rather startling vis-a-vis its themes. For example, vampirism clearly became a metaphor for both addiction and sexuality. Unlike a typical YA love story, DS romances rarely had a genuinely working relationship. In fact, DS throughout its run had an ongoing sense of tragedy (as opposed to angst).

My point is--the genre of Urban Fantasy (which in general terms includes such things as Twilight and Dark Shadows and Harry Potter and Anita Blake, etc.) seems pretty wide-ranging to me. There seems to me an audience for both Stephanie Meyers and Dan Curtis/Tim Burton, for both TVD and TB. As long as they are done well.

IMHO
Title: Re: The Vampire Diaries at Comic-Con
Post by: Mysterious Benefactor on September 05, 2009, 09:10:15 PM: Add EW to the lovers column: they given the show an enthusiastic B+. Check out: The Vampire Diaries (http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20301976,00.html)

The more I read and see, the more anxious I am to check this show out. And on this coming Thursday we'll all get the opportunity...
Title: Re: The Vampire Diaries at Comic-Con
Post by: Gerard on September 06, 2009, 01:40:04 AM: Just think if WB had picked up the 2004 version of DS. It would've been the first one out of the gate, into its fifth season with two more to go (if it follows the usual seven season pattern for a hit series) and had beaten everyone else to the cash register. It probably would've saved WB from its demise. Well, whose kicking themselves now?

Gerard
Title: Re: The Vampire Diaries at Comic-Con
Post by: Mysterious Benefactor on September 06, 2009, 02:06:50 AM: Quote from: Gerard on September 06, 2009, 01:40:04 AM
Well, whose kicking themselves now?

Supposedly some execs at the WB were kicking themselves not all that long after the '04 pilot wasn't picked up. But by then the damage to their relationship with John Wells was too far gone. But that's what happens when a network allows an ego manic like Jordan Levin to run things. Unfortunately, Levin didn't quit rather than be demoted until after he'd made the decision not to pick up the pilot. [ghost_sad]

The network that's reportedly kicking themselves now is CBS for having canceled Moonlight.
Title: Re: The Vampire Diaries at Comic-Con
Post by: Mary on September 07, 2009, 11:35:47 PM: Quote from: Mysterious Benefactor on September 06, 2009, 02:06:50 AM
The network that's reportedly kicking themselves now is CBS for having canceled Moonlight.

As well they should be!
Title: Re: The Vampire Diaries at Comic-Con
Post by: Midnite on September 11, 2009, 01:59:39 AM: This LA Times review (today's Calendar) states that all that's missing from TVD is Barnabas--

'The Vampire Diaries'
Amid the many Count Dracula-esque cliches, it's a good old-fashioned Gothic love story. (http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/la-et-vampire-review10-2009sep10,0,3657554.story)

--and compares the tone of the new series to "the fabulous 'DS'."
Title: Re: The Vampire Diaries at Comic-Con
Post by: Mysterious Benefactor on September 11, 2009, 02:28:33 AM: I definitely enjoyed the first ep. It lived up to the advanced word, and that isn't always the case. And, yes, there is a DS-like tone to it.

Is it perfect? No. But no show is. And perfection is an unrealistic expectation, anyway. But I certainly think it's going to be a fun ride. And hopefully it will do well enough to last.
Title: Re: The Vampire Diaries at Comic-Con
Post by: Mysterious Benefactor on September 11, 2009, 08:56:16 PM: For anyone who may have missed the show last night, I noticed that the CW is running it again at 8pm ET tonight.

And BTW, last night the show set record ratings for the CW.
Title: Re: The Vampire Diaries at Comic-Con
Post by: nightshadows342 on September 12, 2009, 06:28:59 AM: I watched the Vampire Diaries. It wasn't too bad.

I was reminded of a mixture between Twilight, Dark Shadows and Angel. Since the series Vampire Diaries came out before the Twilight books, I would have to say that Twilight must have ripped off it really badly because those two were very similar in premise and setting- though Vampire Diaries had more going on. Seems that the young girl looks oddly like the vampire's old love (Josette anyone?) lol. I find it kind of annoying that they always do that same vampy shot of a vampire leaping off a roof, and they never give it the correct physics- they always fall too slowly like they've obviously got wires on. I don't know. If the new Dark Shadows movie does that I'm going to cover my eyes. That's like the trend, and they always make it look so stupid. ugh! Sorry! Rant over.

All-in-all, I thought it was a nice looking show. The script was ok. The story was pretty interesting. The cast are all very pretty looking- the whole cast looks like it stepped out of a fashion magazine. Atypical of a station that has Gossip Girl and America's next top model running on it. But at least they are good actors too- I also tuned into a new show called "Glee" (basically like Highschool musical in a tv series), and I thought the actors looked far too old to be playing Highschool kids in that, and the characters were all so stereotypical and over-the-top (which might be for humor value, but I found it a little obnoxious). At least the characters in Vampire diaries seem to have a little depth to them.

I'm used to the actor Ian Somerhalder typically playing wimpy and/or prissy CA. Boys, it was interesting to see him as the bad vampire.

I'll definitely watch the next episode.
Title: Re: The Vampire Diaries at Comic-Con
Post by: Mysterious Benefactor on September 13, 2009, 07:14:19 PM: While commenting on the show on tvguide.com, one person compare the show to a mix of Angel, DS and True Blood, like that's a bad thing. I don't see why it should be. [ghost_huh]
Title: Re: The Vampire Diaries at Comic-Con
Post by: Taeylor Collins on September 13, 2009, 07:40:35 PM: I personally loved it. The ring reminded me of a mix between THE RING OF AMARA on Buffy and Barney's ring. The whole past love was very DS. I really loved it and will enjoy it while True Blood is on hiatus!
Title: Re: The Vampire Diaries at Comic-Con
Post by: Mysterious Benefactor on September 13, 2009, 08:22:27 PM: Taeylor, did you flashback to the '91 series' pilot when the ambulance/paramedics were there to deal with TVD's Vicki after her attack in the woods. That scene from the '91 series was definitely the first thing that went through my mind. [ghost_wink] And I also thought that the opening attack of the girl on the road was reminiscent of Carolyn's attack in the '04 pilot. Not that I'm accusing TVD of ripping off DS - I mean, there are bound to be similarities. What's interesting about TVD, though - and very different from DS - was that almost immediately upon waking up in the hospital, Vicki remembered that she was attacked by a vampire and actually told her brother as much. That's something the victims on no version of DS ever did...
Title: Re: The Vampire Diaries at Comic-Con
Post by: Mysterious Benefactor on September 13, 2009, 09:17:26 PM: I just saw that tonight at 8PM ET the CW is running it yet again...
Title: Re: The Vampire Diaries at Comic-Con
Post by: CallieWL on September 14, 2009, 06:15:33 PM: Well, I didn't care for it and don't plan to watch it again. I came off like a Twilight re-make to me, and even the lead actor reminded me of the guy in Twilight. (Something in the brow & eyes.) Maybe if I'd loved Twilight, it would be different.

Aside from that, they obviously were building more backstory and plot lines so they'll have something to work on in future eps, which I thought was a good thing. But none of the characters drew me in at all, though the evil brother was the most interesting. I'm afraid it was a bit of a snooze for me personally. Maybe I'm just missing shows with more mature actors! (Seeing as I'm old enough that I watched DS when I was a kid.) [ghost_smiley]
Title: Re: The Vampire Diaries at Comic-Con
Post by: Mysterious Benefactor on September 14, 2009, 07:30:54 PM: Never having seen Twilight or having read the books (and the more I hear, the more I think I might never bother to check anything Twilight out (and more than anything else I'm referring to the whole metaphor for sexual abstinence rather than an actual vampire story)), thankfully I'm not burdened with comparing anything to it. And not having read any of The Vampire Diaries books either, I'm encouraged by the fact that everything I read about them with regard to TVD series says that they're basically nothing like Twilight - and supposedly that's going to become readily apparent as the series progresses.
Title: Re: The Vampire Diaries at Comic-Con
Post by: Gerard on September 15, 2009, 12:57:38 AM: I started watching the pilot Sunday evening and after about 15 minutes, I changed the channel. I didn't think it was bad; I just can't get into that teenage 90210-type stuff, even if it has vampires.

Gerard
Title: Re: The Vampire Diaries at Comic-Con
Post by: Josette on September 15, 2009, 07:32:46 AM: I had mixed feelings. I wasn't thrilled with it, but it seemed to have possibilities. I figure I'll watch 1 or 2 more to see how it goes. Unless we're not supposed to know yet that he's a vampire and they'll explain things later, I was trying to figure out how he was able to be going to school during the daytime.
Title: Re: The Vampire Diaries at Comic-Con
Post by: Mary on September 15, 2009, 08:19:58 AM: I thought it was surprisingly good! [ghost_smiley]
Title: Re: The Vampire Diaries at Comic-Con
Post by: rainingwolf on September 15, 2009, 07:38:44 PM: If anyone missed it and wants to catch up before this Thurs. they can download the first episode from iTunes and it is free. [ghost_smiley]
Title: Re: The Vampire Diaries at Comic-Con
Post by: Mysterious Benefactor on September 15, 2009, 09:40:33 PM: Another review: 'Vampire Diaries' review: Teen drama has a bit of a bite (http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2009/09/vampire-diaries-review-teen-drama-has-a-bit-of-a-bite.html)

The review explains how the show's vampires can appear in daylight - which explains why Stefan was so upset at having lost something, and why Damon taunted him that daylight was only a few hours away.

(And I love this remark: '44 minutes of "Vampire Diaires" is way more enjoyable and entertaining than sitting through 120 minutes of "Twilight." Which bodes well for the weekly series.' Take that, Twilight! [lghy])
Title: Re: The Vampire Diaries at Comic-Con
Post by: LdyAnne on September 16, 2009, 04:00:36 AM: Did any one notice the nod to DS on the show????????

[spoiler]When the female lead was sitting in the grave yard across from her parents graves
Her father's name was Grayson.[/spoiler]

Well done folks
Title: Re: The Vampire Diaries at Comic-Con
Post by: LdyAnne on September 16, 2009, 04:06:47 AM: BTW
view the episiod on line at
http://www.cwtv.com/shows/the-vampire-diaries (http://www.cwtv.com/shows/the-vampire-diaries)
Title: Re: The Vampire Diaries at Comic-Con
Post by: Mysterious Benefactor on September 18, 2009, 06:31:36 PM: I haven't watched last night's ep yet because I was out almost all day yesterday (yes, shocking as it may be to some, I do leave my computer from time to time [ghost_grin]), but ratings-wise the show has remained "a relatively strong performer for the network, particularly among women 18-34." And we all know that networks/advertisers - especially the CW and their advertisers - love their 18-34 women viewers. [ghost_wink]
Title: Re: The Vampire Diaries at Comic-Con
Post by: Nancy on September 18, 2009, 07:31:10 PM: Quote from: Mysterious Benefactor on September 18, 2009, 06:31:36 PM
I haven't watched last night's ep yet because I was out almost all day yesterday (yes, shocking as it may be to some, I do leave my computer from time to time [ghost_grin]),

Well, then, there is something very wrong with you. [ghost_azn]
Title: Re: The Vampire Diaries at Comic-Con
Post by: Mysterious Benefactor on September 19, 2009, 05:45:34 AM: Quote from: Nancy on September 18, 2009, 07:31:10 PM
Well, then, there is something very wrong with you. [ghost_azn]

Would it change anything if I said that it wasn't like I wasn't online for part of the time I was out because I was online for a few of the hours? I was helping out with the Web site for the school where I do volunteer consulting work.

But getting back on topic, after watching ep #2 I am now officially on board with this show because I thought the second ep was even better than the first. They've definitely ratcheted up the vamp elements. And I love the house they're now using as the Salvatore home. But that won't surprise anyone who remembers my topic from '04 about my dream Collinwood because the house they're using on TVD is very reminiscent of the house I posted as an example of my dream Collinwood. Though it's much smaller. But it still has Gothic atmosphere in spades - both inside and out.

My dream Collinwood (Stan Hywet Hall):
(http://www.dsboards.com/clw/HYWET.JPG)

The Salvatore home:
(http://www.dsboards.com/Salvatore.jpg)
Title: Re: The Vampire Diaries at Comic-Con
Post by: Nancy on September 19, 2009, 05:57:01 AM: Quote from: Mysterious Benefactor on September 19, 2009, 05:45:34 AM
Would it change anything if I said that it wasn't like I wasn't online for part of the time I was out because I was online for a few of the hours? I was helping out with the Web site for the school where I do volunteer consulting work.

No, it doesn't help. [ghost_tongue]

But getting back on topic, the photos are beautiful. Thanks for sharing them.

Nancy
Title: Re: The Vampire Diaries at Comic-Con
Post by: jimbo on September 21, 2009, 09:17:44 PM: Nice pics MB. I like it better than Greystone.

Never saw the show yet but this article points out a storyline was stolen from DS.

http://www.nypress.com/blog-5084-tv-review-the-vampire-diaries.html
Title: Re: The Vampire Diaries at Comic-Con
Post by: Gothick on September 21, 2009, 09:35:46 PM: The Stan Hywet Hall would make a fabulous new Collinwood, MB. Great choice!

Poor Ian Somerhalder with his fried hair and botox difficulties...

G.
Title: Re: The Vampire Diaries at Comic-Con
Post by: Lydia on September 21, 2009, 10:02:59 PM: Good heavens, Stan Hywet Hall is the first good reason to visit Akron that I've ever seen. Those hyacinths are fabulous!
Title: Re: The Vampire Diaries at Comic-Con
Post by: Mysterious Benefactor on September 21, 2009, 10:20:31 PM: There are many more photos of the house (inside and out) in these posts:

Quote from: Mysterious Benefactor on March 16, 2004, 06:19:13 AM
Re:My Dream Collinwood (or would we really want "purely American" 1790s architecture?) - Reply #1

Quote from: Mark Rainey on March 17, 2004, 05:42:04 AM
Re:My Dream Collinwood (or would we really want "purely American" 1790s architecture?) - Reply #8 (the house in snow)

Quote from: Mysterious Benefactor on April 05, 2004, 08:56:51 PM
Re:My Dream Collinwood (or would we really want "purely American" 1790s architecture?) - Reply #66
Title: Re: The Vampire Diaries at Comic-Con
Post by: Lydia on September 22, 2009, 01:26:20 PM: Thanks, MB! I'm thinking of going there next spring - and oh, the joy of telling people, "I'm going to Akron for my vacation!"
Title: Re: The Vampire Diaries at Comic-Con
Post by: Taeylor Collins on September 28, 2009, 09:38:25 PM: I didn't think Ian looked botoxed up. His face looked mobile to me. In fact I wondered how he was gonna play a ageless vampire for the long run. If he is botoxed up that may work in the end. Anne's vampires are very much like marble in a way! LOL

Yes MB....I thought the pilot had several nods to DS old and new! I am so hooked on this show. It keeps getting better each week. I wonder if Vicki and Caroline are nods as well??
Title: Re: The Vampire Diaries at Comic-Con
Post by: Mysterious Benefactor on September 28, 2009, 10:34:05 PM: Quote from: Taeylor Collins on September 28, 2009, 09:38:25 PM
His face looked mobile to me.

His facial expressions are some of the best things about his performance - particularly when his character is taunting his brother. Those scenes are some of the best in the show.

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It keeps getting better each week.

I agree. And it's good to see that the show continues to do well despite greater competition from shows like Survivor, Bones and FlashForward.

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I wonder if Vicki and Caroline are nods as well??

I don't know. I was in a bookstore the other day and picked up a couple of the books that the series is based on, but I only read the back synopses because I didn't want to know too much in case the show decides to follow the books fairly closely. Though even if the Vicki character does appear in the books, who's to say that L. J. Smith didn't intend it as a nod to DS - and as sort of an anti-homage to DS because TVD's Vicki is a spitfire. [ghost_wink]
Title: Re: The Vampire Diaries at Comic-Con
Post by: hornet on September 29, 2009, 06:32:37 PM: I've been enjoying this series as well. Much more so than I expected. There are definitely some not-so-subtle nods to DS, most notably the Josette (or in this case Katherine) angle, which made me [ghost_grin] as soon as I saw it. I kind of hope they do some flashbacks showing us what happened with Katherine and the 2 brothers in the past. Either in an extended DS way or in a briefer Forever Knight way. I kind of think of TVD as a sort of "DS: The High School Years" at this point, and as such I'm enjoying it. And as a classic vampire fan, I'm also happy that most of the traditional vampire myths have been kept (the "a vampire cannot enter someone's house unless they've been invited" thing, for example). And I have to say that Nina Dobrev who plays Elena (and hopefully Katherine in flashbacks) is stunningly beautiful. She's almost as lovely and enchanting as Joanna Going.

I'm looking forward to seeing where the series goes from here. :)
Title: Re: The Vampire Diaries at Comic-Con
Post by: Midnite on September 29, 2009, 07:25:12 PM: Great to see you posting again, hornet!
Title: Re: The Vampire Diaries at Comic-Con
Post by: hornet on September 30, 2009, 01:34:45 PM: Thanks, Midnite. :) Good to be here.

Have you all seen the promo pics the cast did at Greystone?

This one in particular caught my eye:
http://tengossip.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/vampire-diaries-new-pic-a.jpg

It instantly made my think of this one from DS91:
http://www.amazon.com/Dark-Shadows-Episode-7-VHS/dp/6302754496

Here are some others from the same shoot:
http://images2.fanpop.com/images/photos/7400000/Greystone-Mansion-the-vampire-diaries-tv-show-7457691-452-606.jpg
http://images2.fanpop.com/images/photos/7400000/Greystone-Mansion-the-vampire-diaries-tv-show-7457682-452-678.jpg
http://images2.fanpop.com/images/photos/7400000/Greystone-Mansion-the-vampire-diaries-tv-show-7457678-452-606.jpg
http://images2.fanpop.com/images/photos/7400000/Greystone-Mansion-the-vampire-diaries-tv-show-7457983-452-705.jpg

I thought it was good of Barnabas and Elizabeth to let them take photos on their estates. ;)
Title: Re: The Vampire Diaries at Comic-Con
Post by: Mysterious Benefactor on September 30, 2009, 02:59:21 PM: Quote from: hornet on September 30, 2009, 01:34:45 PM
Have you all seen the promo pics the cast did at Greystone?

I hadn't seen these. Thanks for posting links to them.

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I thought it was good of Barnabas and Elizabeth to let them take photos on their estates. ;)

Very thoughtful of the Collinses to share. [ghost_grin]
Title: Re: The Vampire Diaries at Comic-Con
Post by: Mysterious Benefactor on October 09, 2009, 05:40:20 AM: I have to say that I love the way the storyline is developing, with twists that were never used on DS but one in particular that might have to be used if there's ever another DS series--[spoiler]the girlfriend knows.[/spoiler]Next week's ep should be quite interesting - both for what will happen in the present as well as what we'll learn about the past because they're doing a flashback to the 1860s. I can't wait.

It's also good to see that now that the DVR+7 ratings are coming in that the show is doing even better than the same day viewing numbers were showing.
Title: Re: The Vampire Diaries at Comic-Con
Post by: hornet on October 16, 2009, 07:37:00 PM: I couldn't agree more MB. :) They've really kicked it up a notch these last 2 episodes. I almost think they're going too fast in some ways, but it's still really great stuff. And much like MOONLIGHT, which I initially wrote off as just a FOREVER KNIGHT rip-off, the show keeps getting better each week. I loved the 1864 flashbacks and the unexpected twist revealing how the brothers became vampires. [hall2_shocked] Just great stuff all around from the DS inspired elements (relunctant vampire, ~reincarnated long lost love, brothers fighting over the same woman, witch, etc...), and a nice blend of classic and modern vampire mythology, and new twists and turns around every dark corner. I'm definitely hooked and I can't wait for next week's show. Long live The Vampire Diaries. [blackbat]
Title: Re: The Vampire Diaries at Comic-Con
Post by: Mysterious Benefactor on October 17, 2009, 04:29:05 AM: Something that I find absolutely fascinating is that 54% of TVD's measured audience is watching the show online. About 3.8 million watch on Thursdays nights on the CW. About another 0.8 million viewers DVR and watch within 7 days. But 5.4 million are watching online via the CW's Web site. And that last figure doesn't come from the CW itself - it's being reported by Nielsen VideoCensus. (Though the reason why such a larger percentage is watching online may be due to the fact that the CW still doesn't have stations in every part of the country.) And interestingly, TVD ranks as the 7th most watched show online.

Just in case anyone else is interested in such things, this is how the Top 10 breaks down:

Program NET Unique Viewers No. 1 Grey's Anatomy ABC 10.0 million No. 2 Dancing With The Stars ABC 7.8 million No. 3 The Office NBC 7.0 million No. 4 Flashforward ABC 6.8 million No. 5 Glee FOX 6.5 million No. 6 Heroes NBC 5.6 million No. 7 The Vampire Diaries CW 5.4 million No. 8 America's Got Talent NBC 4.3 million No. 9 Gossip Girl CW 4.1 million Days of Our Lives NBC 4.1 million

And skeptics once said online viewing would never catch on...
Title: Re: The Vampire Diaries at Comic-Con
Post by: Mary on October 17, 2009, 09:21:42 AM: I'm one of the ones watching online because we don't get the CW!
Title: Re: The Vampire Diaries at Comic-Con
Post by: Mysterious Benefactor on October 22, 2009, 12:26:50 AM: Not surprisingly: CW Orders Full Season of Vampire Diaries (http://www.tvguide.com/News/CW-Orders-Season-1011116.aspx)
Title: Re: The Vampire Diaries at Comic-Con
Post by: Mysterious Benefactor on October 22, 2009, 07:59:56 PM: Interesting article: Vampire Diaries star: "Anyone can die" (http://www.tvguide.com/News/Vampire-Diaries-Katerina-1011118.aspx)
Title: Re: The Vampire Diaries at Comic-Con
Post by: hornet on October 26, 2009, 03:19:54 PM: Thanks for the links, MB.

I'm thrilled that TVD has been given a full season pickup. And I really hope Bonnie isn't one of the show's casualties. Both the character and the actress are fantastic!
Title: Re: The Vampire Diaries at Comic-Con
Post by: jimbo on October 29, 2009, 05:11:53 PM: The producer of The Vampire Diaries says in this article that his show is a take on Dark Shadows. Sorry to say that I have not seen the show yet so I can't add anything here.

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/showtracker/2009/10/kevin-williamson-talks-about.html
Title: Re: The Vampire Diaries at Comic-Con
Post by: Mysterious Benefactor on October 29, 2009, 09:17:05 PM: Well, I can add something. [hall2_wink] That's a great article (thanks so much for posting the link, jimbo [hall2_smiley]) and, yes, TVD could be considered in many ways to be modern day DS. Even though there are a lot of differences, there are also a lot of similarities. And as the show evolves, it becomes more DS-like. Anyone who only watched the pilot would probably be quite surprised by how the show has changed in only 5 subsequent eps.

Here's another great article: Vampire Diaries: Vicki Is the Female Damon (http://www.tvguide.com/News/Vampire-Diaries-Vicki-1011322.aspx)

I was already really looking forward to tonight's ep, but after reading these articles I can't wait for tonight's ep!
Title: Re: The Vampire Diaries at Comic-Con
Post by: Mysterious Benefactor on October 30, 2009, 07:07:31 PM: If you've already seen last night's ep: Vampire Diaries Shocker (http://www.tvguide.com/News/Vampire-Diaries-Vicki-1011387.aspx)

Although, I can't say I was all that shocked because [spoiler]Vicki was TVD's Daphne from the '91 series - though at least Damon didn't just toss Vicki's dead body aside like Barnabas did with Daphne. [hall2_rolleyes] And there was an attempt to teach her - which is something fans have complained that Barnabas never did with Carolyn in hoDS or Daphne in the '91 series.[/spoiler]
Title: Re: The Vampire Diaries at Comic-Con
Post by: Mysterious Benefactor on November 06, 2009, 09:41:45 PM: Check out: Meet the New Vampire Diaries Vamp (http://www.tvguide.com/News/Meet-New-Vampire-1011606.aspx)

Apparently the door is open for a return. And that's certainly possible -[spoiler]just look to what Buffy/Angel did with Darla...[/spoiler]
Title: Re: The Vampire Diaries at Comic-Con
Post by: Mysterious Benefactor on November 13, 2009, 07:34:36 AM: Two articles to check out.

Tonight's new character: Meet Vampire Diaries' New Slayer (http://www.tvguide.com/News/Meet-Vampire-Diaries-1012014.aspx)

Casting a new character: 'Vampire Diaries': Sean Faris to sling drinks in Mystic Falls (http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2009/11/vampire-diaries-sean-faris-to-sling-drinks-in-mystic-falls.html)

And as for the end of tonight's ep, apparently the "secret" group of townspeople in Mystic Falls[spoiler]aren't quite as knowledgeable about vampires as we might have been led to believe if they didn't take precautions to make sure Logan didn't make a reappearance. Though I suppose the passage of all that time when the town was vampless has caused them to have become less schooled in vamp defense doctrine.[/spoiler]But then, that's good from the vamps' POV. [wink2] After all, what fun would the show be if[spoiler]the group were all-knowledgeable?[/spoiler]None when we're supposed to be rooting for the vamps. [lghy]
Title: Re: The Vampire Diaries at Comic-Con
Post by: Taeylor Collins on November 14, 2009, 03:51:35 AM: This past weeks episode reminded me more of DS than any episode thus far! I mean it literally had DS written all over it!
Title: Re: The Vampire Diaries at Comic-Con
Post by: Mysterious Benefactor on November 14, 2009, 05:40:20 AM: Quote from: Taeylor Collins on November 14, 2009, 03:51:35 AM
This past weeks episode reminded me more of DS than any episode thus far! I mean it literally had DS written all over it!

What with a seance, a resulting possession, witchcraft, and, of course, the vampires, I'd definitely have to agree with you, Taeylor. [wink2]
Title: Re: The Vampire Diaries at Comic-Con
Post by: Mysterious Benefactor on December 15, 2009, 05:33:21 PM: It's nice to see that Vampire Diaries ranks as one of TV Guide's Best TV Shows of the Year (http://www.tvguide.com/special/best-of-year-2009/galleries.aspx?gallery=Shows-Year-1011792).

Vampire Diaries (http://www.tvguide.com/special/best-of-year-2009/galleries.aspx?gallery=Shows-Year-1011792&page=14)

(True Blood is also on the list.)

Also, if you're in the mood to watch the latest videos of the stars answering questions, check out: Vampire Diaries:Extras (http://www.cwtv.com/cw-video/the-vampire-diaries/the-vampire-diaries-white-lies-music-video/?play=733-7041)
(Click on anything labeled "new" - or if you haven't seen any of them, watch them all. [santa_wink])
Title: Re: The Vampire Diaries at Comic-Con
Post by: Mysterious Benefactor on December 16, 2009, 01:56:42 PM: Vampire Diaries: Is Elena Turning to the Dark Side? (http://www.tvguide.com/News/Vampire-Diaries-Elena-1013137.aspx)
Title: Re: The Vampire Diaries at Comic-Con
Post by: Mysterious Benefactor on December 24, 2009, 06:41:32 PM: TV Guide's Web site spotlights Ian Somerhalder as giving one of the 25 Best Performances of the Year for his role as Damon Salvatore. I wholeheartedly agree.

Check out: Best Performances of the Year: Ian Somerhalder, The Vampire Diaries (http://www.tvguide.com/special/best-of-year-2009/galleries.aspx?gallery=Best-Performances-Year-1012015&page=23)
Title: Re: The Vampire Diaries at Comic-Con
Post by: Taeylor Collins on December 24, 2009, 11:58:52 PM: I would have to agree. I think that Ian is wonderful and unlike a lot of people he looks natural...his facial expressions are great.
Title: Re: The Vampire Diaries at Comic-Con
Post by: Mysterious Benefactor on December 29, 2009, 08:27:32 PM: Not only has TV Guide's Web site ranked The Vampire Diaries as one of their Best TV Shows of the Year, they've awarded it an A- in their New Shows TV Report Card (http://www.tvguide.com/News/New-TV-Report-1013330.aspx) [thumb] (beaten only by Modern Family). Though I don't agree that, because they've revealed so much already, there isn't much left to reveal - there's still a great deal to learn about the characters...
Title: Re: The Vampire Diaries at Comic-Con
Post by: Mysterious Benefactor on January 08, 2010, 05:50:46 PM: As Daybreakers hits theaters, TV Guide's Web site looks back at some of the best bloodsuckers on TV and in film. TVD's Stefan and Damon are featured (as is True Blood's Bill) [thumb] - but no Barnabas. [surprised] Boo, hiss!! (http://www.dsboards.com/SMF/Themes/default/images/post/thumbdown.gif) (But then, Angel isn't there either. [hdscrt])
Title: Re: The Vampire Diaries at Comic-Con
Post by: Mysterious Benefactor on January 14, 2010, 01:27:23 AM: Check out the third question in: Mega Buzz: Scoop on Lost, NCIS, Vampire Diaries and More! (http://www.tvguide.com/News/Mega-Buzz-Lost-1013632.aspx)

Hmmm - now I wonder which lady it could be? I'd be quite happy if it's either one of the two I'm thinking about. I have no idea how either would return. But hey, this is a supernatural show - and on a supernatural show I suppose nearly anything is possible...

(One can also check out the latest video version of Mega Buzz: MEGA BUZZ: 'Ship-tastic BONES and NCIS scoop! Plus: A VAMPIRE DIARIES return (http://www.tvguide.com/video/player.aspx))