True Blood’s Ginger, Tara Buck is offering a prize to the contributors of the Kickstarter Campaign for her new film “The Night Visitor.”
First watch Tara in the video below where she talks about her character, Hilda and about the film.
Tara is offering that the next 25 people who pledge a minimum of $15 to their Kickstarter campaign will receive the below 8×10 photo autographed by TARA!
Go on over to their kickstarter.com campaign and donate now to win your Tara signed photo.
True Blood’s Ginger, Tara Buck is not only a great actress, but we think she has to be one of the best “screamers” in films today. While, we want her to stay on True Blood, we are glad to see she is getting other parts and making public appearances.
Below is examples of Tara participating in a new film and making a public appearance.
First, her new film, a scifi-horror thriller, “The Night Visitor” is currently in post-production which features Tara in a supporting role.
Here’s more details about the film:
Synopsis - When a suburban couple hires a new age spiritualist to help with their troubled marriage, her advice to video their lives 24/7 to help reunite the family, turns out to reveal their son is having conversations with an unseen entity, calling itself the Night Visitor.
The Night Visitor, is a sci-fi/horror feature film produced by Blanc/Biehn Productions, Lony Ruhmann and Mark Gantt (THE BANNEN WAY), directed by actress/producer Jennifer Blanc-Biehn (DARK ANGEL, WRONG COPS), in her directorial debut. The script, written by The Marcus Brothers (HIDDEN IN THE WOODS – Remake, THE FARM), was conceived by Executive Producer, Lony Ruhmann. Jennifer Blanc-Biehn and Brianne Davis serve as Co-Executive Producers.
There is a post-production Kickstarter campaign for the film where you can donate to help them complete post-production: BewareTheNightVisitor.com. You can also learn more about the film at the film’s website: TheNightVisitorMovie.com
And, here’s a “video teaser” from the film.
Second, Tara recently made a public appearance by attending the Chiller Theater Con which took place from April 26-28 , 2013. In the video below, she was interviewed by Metal Rules! TV where she talks about the “development” of her character “Ginger” and how her famous scream came about on the show.
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Tara Buck posed for the camera of Adam Bouska this week in support of the NOH8 campaign, in True Blood style with vampire bite marks, as we have seen so many times on her character Ginger.
“This campaign is about love and raising awareness of marriage equality and anti-discrimination. It’s an incredible message that still needs to continue getting out there.” Tara told The Vault exclusively.
Several other True Blood cast members preceded Tara in supporting the NOH8, including Kristin Bauer van Straten, Mariana Klaveno, Carrie Preston, Dale Raoul and Kevin Alejandro.
Photo source: Tara Buck
True Blood’s Ginger, Tara Buck is in a new film that’s about to be released this spring. The film is “Tomorrow You’re Gone” and it will be opening in select theaters across the country April 5th.
Tara writes:
It was an absolute pleasure working with this talented group and I hope you’ll all go check it out if you get the chance.
The storyline is: Charlie Rankin, recently released from prison, seeks vengeance for his jail-house mentor William “The Buddha” Pettigrew. Along the way, he meets the ethereal, yet streetwise, Florence Jane. They embark on a unlikely road trip, careening towards an unlikely redemption and uncertain resolution.
Tara plays the part of the blonde mistress and the other cast members are Stephen Dorff, Michelle Monaghan and Willem Defoe.
Here’s the poster from the film.
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A True Blood hug from Tara and Kristin
On Thursday, November 15, 2012, I attended the Amanda Foundation benefit “Night of True Blood Music.” Hosting the event this year was True Blood’s Pam, Kristin Bauer Van Straten and Ginger, Tara Pierce (Buck). The event featured the music of Kristin’s husband, Abri Van Straten and Tara’s husband, Chris Pierce.
Teri and Tracy of the Amanda Foundation were there and also provided a silent auction with many True Blood items. The Vault donated original autographed items that included an SFX Magazine, photo of Kristin Bauer and Alexander Skarsgård and an illustration of Deborah Ann Woll in an outfit from Season 5. I’m happy to say that the items were sold to benefit the dogs and cats at the no kill shelter.
While there, out in front of Molly Malones, where the event took place, I interviewed Tara and Kristin together. We discussed The Amanda Foundation, Kristin’s new documentary, “Out For Africa,” their latest acting projects and, of course a tiny bit about True Blood.
Watch it below.
Here are some photos of Teri and Kristin when they visited the farm where they saw the elephants and rhinos as Kristin mentioned in the video.
Read more about Tara’s new film, The Pact here and Kristin’s new pilot for Cinnamon Girl, here.
And, below are a few photos.
Please consider making a direct donation to The Amanda Foundation by clicking on the button below:
Thanks to Shadaliza for editing the video.
True Blood’s Kristin Bauer van Straten (Pam) and Tara Buck (Ginger) have very creative husbands and both of them will entertain True blood fans at the Night of Music to benefit the Amanda Foundation on November 15 at 7pm. This is the second year that this event has taken place and we covered it last year and will again. Here’s our report from last year.
The Night of Music is to be held at Molly Malone’s at 575 South Fairfax in Los Angeles. In addition to the music for the night there will also be True Blood items in their silent auction.
Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. You can reserve your tickets by going to the Amanda Foundation web site.
So, come on out and support The Amanda Foundation and meet some True Blood stars, too!
Tara Buck is now officially Mrs. Pierce. Tara, known as Fangtasia waitress Ginger, tied the know with her fiance musician Chris Pierce on October 8.
Congratulations Tara and Chris!
A happy Tara tweeted:
The couple is currently enjoying a Hawaiian honeymoon, Tara tweeted the following photo yesterday.
Past weekend was the very last True Blood Bitten event in Northampton, UK. Jason Smith aka Andy Bellefleur was there again with his lovely wife Katie and he reports how Truebies party in the UK.
This was the third True Blood convention organised by Massive Events. The big name guest this year was Nelsan Ellis who plays Lafayette. Denis O’Hare who plays Russell Edgington had to be replaced due to being in a play on Broadway which clashed with the convention. Nelsan was to be joined by Lauren Bowles who plays Holly, Lindsay Pulsipher who plays Crystal and Tara Buck who plays Ginger. I was a little sad going into this con as it was announced the week before that this would be the last True Blood Bitten convention that Massive Events would host. I resolved that I would make the most of the weekend and have a great time. Was looking forward to meeting the Bitten crew and cosplaying a variety of True Blood characters over the course of the weekend.
I decided to take the Friday off work this year so I could arrive early and not be so rushed as in previous years. After meeting up with Truebie friends for lunch, checking in to the hotel and registering for the con, I changed into my Sheriff Bellefleur costume that I would be wearing for the party that night and made my way to the convention hall. Everyone was excited that the Bitten con was going to start again. The first shock announcement was that Nelsan had missed his flight from the USA as he had been filming overnight and it had overrun. Massive Events promised he would be there the following morning for photos and autographs and even said they would do a second meet and greet wine reception the following night for gold ticket holders as Nelsan would miss the one that was taking place straight after the opening ceremony. Then we got to meet Tara, Lindsay and Lauren for the first time which got the crowd going. The ladies said they had been enjoying the sights of Northampton and had found a shoe museum to look round!
After the brief introduction at the opening ceremony it was on to the first of two wine receptions with the guests. Lauren (who plays Andy Bellfleur’s girlfriend) said she was very taken with my costume! It was her second convention, the first being a horror convention in Baltimore. Lindsay was wearing some amazing blue high hell shoes that the Truebie ladies in my group loved. She had been to an autograph signing with Joe Manganiello, so it was her first proper con too! Tara looked lovely too.
After the wine reception was the first of the parties, this one being themed round the Halloween party at Merlotte’s in Season 3. Everyone had made great efforts on costumes this year. At 10pm almost everyone made their way outside to the front of the hotel for the first of three group shots of all the convention goers. The party went on quite late and Sheriff Andy was very popular for photos.
I made it to breakfast this next morning dressed as Andy Bellefleur for the first photoshoot starting at 10am. Nelsan had arrived at the hotel shortly beforehand and everyone was excited about that. I also took my Talbot crystal jar down for the photo shoots. First photo shoot was with Lauren followed by Nelsan (who pulled Talbot’s lid off to look inside!) and then Lindsay and then Tara. The queues for autographs were not too bad so it wasn’t long before I had all four signatures added to my Andy Bellefleur arm cast. There was a short break during which I got changed into regular con cloths for the group photo with all four guests and my wife Katie.
The first group talk was a solo one from Lindsay. She was asked what it was like kissing and biting Ryan and about the infamous rape scene which she said was the most awkward scene she had to film. She said biting him was very chocolatey as that’s what they use in the fake blood! She said the funniest thing was the reverse camera shot on Ryan from her point of view when Ryan was tied to the bed which had one of the cameraman bouncing up and on him for a long time and filming his reaction. She would like to come back on the show and try and beat the crap out of Jessica!
The next solo talk was from Tara. She was asked about her trade mark scream and said “It just came out”, which made the audience laugh. She said the best/funniest Ginger moment was riding the coffin. She would love to appear on Game of Thrones and would dress up to go to a convention about it.
The last talk of the afternoon was from Lauren and Nelsan. When asked what his favourite word was he said “cooker”, which was a pun on everyone expecting him to say “hookah”. Lauren said her favourite quote was “bitch can burn”. When asked if he ever took any of Lafayette’s costumes, Nelsan said he took his earrings and shoes on occasion, “but not the other stuff”. Nelsan also said that in real life he sucks at cooking! When asked how long the show could run for Nelsan said he thought it was time to let Lafayette go as he felt he was getting typecast. In later talk he said he would play Lafayette for as long as his character was wanted in the show. Nelsan was also a big Game Of Thrones fan and would love to work on the show. Then in one of the funniest moments of the whole weekend, Nelsan spoilered the character Tara in season 5. We had been told to be careful about mentioning season 5 and the biggest gaff had come from Nelsan. Hilarious!
Following the talk was the auction for True Blood memorabilia signed by the guests. As this was the last Bitten they auctioned off all the previous memorabilia from the first two Bitten conventions as well. My friend won the Chinese meal with all 4 guests that evening so I was well excited for her! Then there was the second wine reception for gold ticket members where we got to meet Nelsan as well as the other ladies from the previous wine reception.
The evening party was Fangtasia as it had been in previous years. This was when the Truebie ladies got to wear sexy vampire costumes and they really went for it! I cosplayed Vampire Eddie which I did at the first Bitten and then took Talbot round in his crystal jar. His fan base was bigger than mine! There was another group shot in the lobby at 10pm followed by a band playing in the main party room. Everyone had a great time and the party went one quite late. Some of the guests came down and mingled with fans in the lobby outside the main hall which was great. Nelsan was doing shots with some of his fans which went down well, except for the following morning!
I had a lie in on the last morning as I already had all my photo shoots and autographs. Nelsan was late down due to jet lag and the shots from the night before. I don’t think anyone minded! The first afternoon talk was from Lindsay and Tara. When asked who the best looking True Blood actor was, Tara said Joe Manganiello, “No makeup required, no clothes required!”. Lauren did a solo talk next and then it was onto the quiz.
The quiz involved all four guests and two volunteer fans in questions, dictionary and acting scenes about True Blood. Fan Melissa was teamed with Lindsay and Tara in a team called “bitches”. Fan Roxanne was teamed with Lauren and Nelsan in a team called “hookahs”. The “bitches” eventually won by a point in another very funny quiz!
Following the quiz was Nelsan’s solo talk. His Aunty had called his cousin “hookah” so he had used it when improvising lines and it had stuck. He played trumpet and tuba at high school and would love to play Richard III if he got the chance. The funniest scene he was in was when a 300lb naked dude was running round a meat tree and he fell over. Nobody could stop laughing after that! He also said that a body double was used for the demon make up as it took 6 hours to put on and 3 hours to take off.
Last up was the final guest talk featuring all four guests followed by the closing ceremony. This was the funniest talk of the weekend. Lauren’s comments were hilarious. The whole talk had very adult material discussed in it which I can’t mention here. You just had to be there! Following the talk was the closing ceremony where we were told about the possibility of Massive Events running some kind of vampire themed country ball in the summer of 2013. There were no details as it was just an idea at the drawing board.
The last party was a slumber party themed round fellowship of the sun in the lobby outside of the main hall. I went as Steve Newlin in his trademark brown sweater and took Talbot along so we could all eat the vodka jelly that was inside.
There was a final group shot of all the party attendees. Later the guests came down again and joined fans in the main hotel bar after the party had finished.
It was another great weekend con organised by Massive Events. Will be interesting to see what they come up with next or if anyone else can fill the large True Blood shaped hole in the UK convention scene!
The UK True Blood fan con Bitten 3 has just added 2 more guests to the event: Tara Buck and Lauren Bowles. They will join Nelsan Ellis and Denis O’Hare. For more info visit http://massiveevents.co.uk/bitten3/.
The Aussie fans are not so lucky since HUB Productions has announced in an email that their A Second Bite event that will be held this weekend has lost the participation of Sam Trammell. Sam has booked a film and therefore cannot attend the event. Charlaine Harris, Lindsey Haun and Michael Raymond-James are still confirmed guests. For more info visit http://www.thehubproductions.com/?page=Tru-Blood-2
