True Blood

Christopher Meloni is going from solving crimes to exposing fangs.

The former Law & Order: SVU star has signed on for a regular role on season five of True Blood, coming on board this summer in the key role of Roman, a vampire at the head of the much-talked-about-but-never-seen-until-now Authority.

What is Roman after? How does Sookie fit into his plans? Who is Sookie about to make out with in the following new, extended trailer?!? Watch now for new footage.

True Blood Season 5 Teaser

For a lot more on what's to come this season, visit the True Blood spoilers section of our friends at TV Fanatic.

And little bit of law (& order) is coming to True Blood.

Former SVU star Christopher Meloni has joined the cast of this HBO hit for its upcoming fifth season, coming on board as a character named Roman who is part of the much-talked-about-but-never-actually-seen vampire Authority.

On season five, this ruling sect will be very much talked about and seen, as Stephen Moyer's Bill and Alexander Skarsgard's Eric team up to try and take it down.

Get your first look below at Meloni in this new role, and then visit our friends at TV Fanatic for a slew of season five photos, along with True Blood spoilers that reveal clues about what's to come this summer...

We were created in God's flesh, not humans, and their flesh shall nourish yours.

So states an eerie, unknown voice in the first official trailer for season five of True Blood.

The HBO thriller returns with new episodes this June, installments that will apparently feature some grave digging; some kissing; and at least one major explosion. All these scenes and more are featured in the following preview, which is also notable for who is NOT featured.

Might the character shot to conclude season four truly be dead? Watch the first footage from season five now, and then visit our friends at TV Fanatic to read through a series of True Blood spoilers/teaser for what's to come...

True Blood Season Five Trailer

Six gorgeous cast members. Two sexy covers. Nearly no items of clothing to be found.

Yesterday, Entertainment Weekly practically broke the Internet when it released the lead shot for its latest issue, which features Vampire Diaries stars Nina Dobrev, Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley in a smoldering embrace.

The image reminded many of a similar photo that graced the cover of Rolling Stone last year, one that also zeroed in on naked stars of a blood-sucking based series. See what we mean here and the let your voice be heard below...

Which cast is sexier?

HBO has not yet announced a season five premiere date for True Blood. But the network did release the first official trailer for the suspenseful, sex-based summer smash and it teases a rather major return.

Of whom? We won't give any hints for those who wish to remain surprised, but any loyal fans of the series will have a very clear idea after viewing:

True Blood Season Five Teaser

In other major True Blood news, former Law & Order: SVU star Christopher Meloni has signed on for a significant role, while the season five premiere title has been revealed.

What will it be? That information and a lot more can be found in the True Blood spoilers section at TV Fanatic!

In Friday's THG Caption Contest, we asked you to come up with the best one for this photo of True Blood's Sookie Stackhouse in an ... interesting situation.

If you're a fan of the HBO drama, Alexander Skarsgard, threesomes or all of the above, you had plenty of material to make up fun captions here. And you did.

Our winner is Jami Bumgarner. Nice work! The winning entry appears below.

Honorable mentions go to Doris Belanger, Christina and BADthings. Thanks to all of you for playing as always, and best of luck in our next contest!

"Yes Eric, I have done this before. Don't worry, it only seems weird the first time."

Welcome, gossip fans, to another edition of THG's Caption Contest!

This contest is inspired by HBO's True Blood. Fans of the hit show should have no problem finding inspiration here. Even if you've never seen it, it's Alexander Skarsgard and Stephen Moyer kissing Anna Paquin. That's plenty of material!

All you have to do to play is click "Comments" below and submit your best caption(s)! Go to it! We will announce a winner Wednesday. Best of luck, all ...

Ding dong, the wicked witch was almost dead on True Blood last night.

But Marnie survived a machine gun shooting, sort of, concluding the penultimate episode of season four by swooping into Lafayette's body. Ah, the dangerous, confusing, messy life of a medium.

Elsewhere, Alcide killed his packmaster; Jason admitted to feelings for Jessica; and Eric sucked the blood from a witch's heart. How will the season come to an end? Check out the following promo for "And When I Die" now:

True Blood Season Finale Promo

** Remember to bookmark the True Blood spoilers section at TV Fanatic for the latest series scoop!

True Blood returned for its fourth season last night, introducing a number of new storylines to viewers. To wit:

Bill is the King of Louisiana, Eric is a new home owner, Jason is stuck in an icebox, Arlene is worried about her baby, Lafayette is mixed up with witches and time moves slower in fairy land than it does on an episode of Keeping Up with the Kardashians.

Humans also don't need to fear vampires, as Eric explained humorously in this PSA:

True Blood PSA

What did you think of the premiere?

Now we understand how Sookie Stackhouse feels.

On season four of True Blood, Anna Paquin's character will be a single woman, wooed by multiple men. Chief among them: Stephen Moyer's Bill and Joe Manganiello's Alcide.

Both those studs posed for magazine spreads this week... shirtless! Oh yes, ladies. Feast your eyes on each below, click to enlarge, and then make the critical decision: Who looks better?

Also, remember to visit our friends at TV Fanatic all summer long for the latest True Blood spoilers!