True Blood is bringing the supernatural back this June. HBO has set the date for the season 6 premiere of the hit series: Sookie, Bill, Jason and the rest of the Cajun crew will return on June 16.

True Blood has found its newest addition to its well-known vampire clan. Luke Grimes has officially been tapped for a five-episode arc on HBO's hit Supernatural series, according to Deadline. Should True Blood be picked up for a seventh season, Grimes will reportedly have the option to be bumped up to a series regular.

TRUE BLOOD's Aisha Hinds is set to head UNDER THE DOME. Best known for her role as the psychic Miss Jeannette on the HBO hit series, the actress officially signed on for CBS' adaptation of Stephen King's hit mega-novel, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.

Following yesterday's announcement that Jurnee Smollett had signed on for a recurring role on NBC's new series DO NO HARM - the actress has reportedly landed herself another job. Indiewire reports that Smollett has also been hired as a series regular for the upcoming sixth season of TRUE BLOOD.

TRUE BLOOD's Daniel Buran has reportedly landed a role on ABC's musical drama NASHVILLE, The Hollywood Reporter announced this evening.

Atlantic Theater Company will present the world premiere of Melissa James Gibson's WHAT RYHMES WITH AMERICA, starring Atlantic ensemble member Chris Bauer leading a cast featuring Aimee Carrero, Sean Kofoed and Da'Vine Joy Randolph, directed by Daniel Aukin.

As TV LINE reported earlier this evening, Rutger Hauer, of BLADE RUNNER fame, has landed himself a role on the sixth season HBO's smash-hit, TRUE BLOOD.

Today we are talking to a busy and very recognizable actress who has appeared in over 100 TV and film properties since her debut in the 1970s and just this year played arcs on both the freshly-minted 2012 Emmy-winning Best Drama HOMELAND, as well as HBO's hit nighttime vampire series TRUE BLOOD - the accomplished and arresting Linda Purl. Discussing her roles on the hit HBO and Showtime series she has appeared on this year as well as her recent multi-episode stint on NBC's THE OFFICE, Purl sheds some light on her long and rich career and also shares stories from the sets of some of her most famous forays - HAPPY DAYS, VISITING HOURS and more included. Additionally, we shed some light on her upcoming two-night-stand at Feinstein's At Loews Regency, MIDNIGHT CARAVAN… TRAVELS THROUGH THE GREAT NEW YORK NIGHTCLUBS, with special guest Desi Arnaz, Jr., and she sets the stage for what we can expect from the noir-inspired cabaret piece featuring songs of the 1940s and 50s. Furthermore, Purl opens up about her theatrical roots - starring in plays and musicals like OLIVER, THE KING & I and THE MIRACLE WORKER growing up overseas, as well as observing no less than Tennessee Williams, a friend of her parents, as he oversaw a Tokyo production of IN THE BAR OF A TOKYO HOTEL and resided with the clan; and, later starring on Broadway in THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER,GETTING AND SPENDING and in regional revivals, such as six seasons at Williamstown and A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE at LA's Rubicon. Additionally, she gives insight into many notable friends and collaborators - Edith Head, Angela Lansbury, Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Laurence Olivier, Kim Hunter, Robby Benson and others. Plus, first news on the forthcoming studio album of MIDNIGHT CARAVAN - and much, much more!

Today we are talking to a busy and very recognizable actress who has appeared in over 100 TV and film properties since her debut in the 1970s and just this year played arcs on both the freshly-minted 2012 Emmy-winning Best Drama HOMELAND, as well as HBO's hit nighttime vampire series TRUE BLOOD - the accomplished and arresting Linda Purl. Discussing her roles on the hit HBO and Showtime series she has appeared on this year as well as her recent multi-episode stint on NBC's THE OFFICE, Purl sheds some light on her long and rich career and also shares stories from the sets of some of her most famous forays - HAPPY DAYS, VISITING HOURS and more included. Additionally, we shed some light on her upcoming two-night-stand at Feinstein's At Loews Regency, MIDNIGHT CARAVAN… TRAVELS THROUGH THE GREAT NEW YORK NIGHTCLUBS, with special guest Desi Arnaz, Jr., and she sets the stage for what we can expect from the noir-inspired cabaret piece featuring songs of the 1940s and 50s. Furthermore, Purl opens up about her theatrical roots - starring in plays and musicals like OLIVER, THE KING & I and THE MIRACLE WORKER growing up overseas, as well as observing no less than Tennessee Williams, a friend of her parents, as he oversaw a Tokyo production of IN THE BAR OF A TOKYO HOTEL and resided with the clan; and, later starring on Broadway in THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER,GETTING AND SPENDING and in regional revivals, such as six seasons at Williamstown and A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE at LA's Rubicon. Additionally, she gives insight into many notable friends and collaborators - Edith Head, Angela Lansbury, Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Laurence Olivier, Kim Hunter, Robby Benson and others. Plus, first news on the forthcoming studio album of MIDNIGHT CARAVAN - and much, much more!

Season 5 of HBO's smash-hit series True Blood(R) came to a dramatic end on HBO last night but fans needn't shed a tear for their favorite vampire, shapeshifter, werewolf or townie. HBO GO(R) injects fun into the season finale with a bonus scene teasing season 6 appearing at the end of the last episode with additional, exclusive elements available through HBO GO's True Blood interactive viewing experience.

According to the Chicago Tribune, True Blood star Nelsan Ellis is set to direct Katori Hall's HooDoo Love at Chicago's Athenaeum Theatre next month.

True Blood's Deborah Ann Woll took a moment to sing George Gershwin's 'They All Laughed' on ABCNews. Watch the video of her performance below! Woll, who plays Jessica Hamby on HBO's series True Blood, graduated with a BFA in acting from the USC School of Theatre and spent 10 years on stage before becoming a small screen star.

Continuing to attract the finest celebs to its show, ABSINTHE at Caesars Palace welcomed True Blood actress Janina Gavankar to the August 3rd performance. ABSINTHE also welcomed American Idol season 5 winner Taylor Hicks to enjoy the amazing feats of its performers on August 5th. Check out the photos below!

HBO/Cinemax has released the 2012-13 programming overview.

Syfy is set to debut 'True Bloodthirst' (previously called 'Vampyre Nation') tonight, July 14 at 9:00/8:00c, directed by Todor Chapkanov and written for UFO Films by Rafael Jordan, and starring Andrew Lee Potts, Ben Lambert, Neil Jackson and Claudia Bassols. The film takes place in a future society in which a synthetic blood substitute provided by the Romanian government allows humans and vampires to co-exist. Watch the trailer below!

HBO series TRUE BLOOD and GAME OF THRONES are confirmed for panels and autograph sessions, and Cinemax series Strike Back will have a panel and a screening at Comic-Con International: San Diego 2012.

HBO has confirmed that Robert Patrick will guest star on its drama series TRUE BLOOD Season 5 as Jackson Herveaux, Alcide's father.

The Emmy(R)-nominated TRUE BLOOD kicks off its 12-episode fifth season SUNDAY, JUNE 10 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO, followed by other new episodes on subsequent Sundays at the same time. Mixing romance, suspense, mystery and humor, the show takes place in a world where vampires and humans co-exist, after vampires have come out of the coffin, thanks to the invention of mass-produced synthetic blood that means they no longer need humans as a nutritional source.

Syfy is set to debut 'True Bloodthirst' (previously called 'Vampyre Nation') Saturday, July 14 at 9:00/8:00c, directed by Todor Chapkanov and written for UFO Films by Rafael Jordan, and starring Andrew Lee Potts, Ben Lambert, Neil Jackson and Claudia Bassols. The film takes place in a future society in which a synthetic blood substitute provided by the Romanian government allows humans and vampires to co-exist. Watch the trailer below!

Check out these photographs from yesterday's premiere of Season 5 of TRUE BLOOD in Los Angeles, featuring Alexander Skarsgard, Anna Paquin, Stephen Moyer, Krysten Ritter, Ryan Kwanten and more.

HBO has released a promo for the upcoming fifth season of its supernatural thriller, TRUE BLOOD. Check it out below!

The Emmy(R)-nominated TRUE BLOOD kicks off its 12-episode fifth season SUNDAY, JUNE 10 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO, followed by other new episodes on subsequent Sundays at the same time. Mixing romance, suspense, mystery and humor, the show takes place in a world where vampires and humans co-exist, after vampires have come out of the coffin, thanks to the invention of mass-produced synthetic blood that means they no longer need humans as a nutritional source.

The last time fans saw True Blood character Russell Edgington, Bill (Stephen Moyer) and Eric (Alexander Skarsgard) had sealed him in a cement grave, but he promised he'd return.

HBO has released two sneak peek videos for the upcoming fifth season of its supernatural thriller, TRUE BLOOD. While no official premiere date for the upcoming season has been announced, it is expected the new season will begin airing all new episodes this summer.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, British actress Camilla Luddington will appear in a recurring role in Season 5 of the HBO drama series TRUE BLOOD.