The Daily News has an article talking about the Vampire Diaries. The article talks about the show and the popularity of vampires right now.

Read the entire article here.

The New York Times has an article about how the CW is advertising for it’s newest show the Vampire Diaries. It’s campaign includes a blood drive, giveaways of mock products like “fang floss” and online games.

Read the article here to get all the details including more information on the blood drive.

The Futon Critic has posted a press release form the CW about the blood drive which I posted below:

The CW Network, Alloy Media + Marketing and The American Red Cross Hold Blood Drives in High Schools and Colleges Nationwide Tied to the New Television Drama “The Vampire Diaries”

“The Vampire Diaries” Premieres Thursday September 10 (8:00-9:00pm) on The CW

August 25, 2009 (Burbank, CA) – In conjunction with the launch of the highly anticipated new series “The Vampire Diaries,” The CW Network, Alloy Media + Marketing and the American Red Cross are joining forces for blood drives at more than 230 high schools and college campuses across the nation.

The “Starve a Vampire. Donate Blood.” initiative, which starts today and runs for five weeks, encourages students to donate blood through the American Red Cross and help save a life. The CW’s “The Vampire Diaries” premieres on Thursday, Sept. 10 (8:00-9:00p.m. ET/PT).

With specially branded “The Vampire Diaries” material, the blood drive initiative will be promoted in high schools and on college campuses through Alloy Media + Marketing’s nationwide media network, including high school display media and college newspapers. Brand ambassadors will also distribute flyers and other materials encouraging students to register in advance to participate in the blood drives.

During the blood drives, each location will feature themed “The Vampire Diaries” refreshment areas where students can refuel with special snacks. Exclusive “The Vampire Diaries” footage will be featured on TV monitors. Everyone who participates in the blood drives will walk away with special promotional items, including customized t-shirts.

The stars of The CW’s new series “The Vampire Diaries” will make a special visit to the blood drive at Georgia Tech on August 26 to encourage students to donate blood.

In addition, The CW and the American Red Cross will produce a public service announcement, promoting the need for blood donations that will feature the cast of “The Vampire Diaries.” The PSA will air on Alloy Media + Marketing’s proprietary media platforms, including the Teen.com TV (www.teen.com) video network and the school-based news program, Channel One News.

“In teaming up with the American Red Cross and Alloy, we’ve created a national campaign for our new show The Vampire Diaries’ that is creative, imaginative and at the same time, has the ability to save lives,” said Rick Haskins, EVP, Marketing and Brand Strategy, The CW. “Through these blood drives, we’ll be able to connect with students across the country promoting both a wonderful new show and an important cause.”

“The American Red Cross is excited to partner with The CW and Alloy Media + Marketing to promote the network’s new show, The Vampire Diaries,” said Stephanie Millian, spokesperson for the American Red Cross. “This is a great opportunity to engage the younger members of our communities in blood donation activities at participating high school and college campuses across the country.”

“This is an exciting initiative that raises awareness for an important issue with a unique and entertaining message that will resonate with young people,” commented Matthew Diamond, Chairman and CEO, Alloy Media + Marketing. “We are thrilled to bring The CW and the American Red Cross into Alloy’s network of high schools and college campuses as the school year begins, and look forward to the positive impact this program will have on a large audience of students.”

About the American Red Cross:

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies nearly half of the nation’s blood; teaches lifesaving skills; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a charitable organization not a government agency and depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit www.redcross.org or join our blog at http://blog.redcross.org.

Lots of information on the Vampire Diaries at Comic Con in San Diego. To read articles on the event click on the links below.

Blast Magazine: Comic-Con 2009: The CW takes on vampires, diaries

IGN: SDCC 09: The CW’s Vampire Diaries First Look

THR: ‘Vampire Diaries’ panel addresses the blood-thirsty elephants in the room

Hit Fix: Comic-Con First Look: The CW’s ‘Vampire Diaries’

Examiner: The Vampire Diaries sneeks at Comic-Con. Many sneak out.

The Vampire Diaries will be at Comic Con and the CW is promoting the show with these bags that they will be giving away at comic con. One side features the Vampire Diaries and the other features Human Target.

The Televixen has posted these banners which seen to be new ads for the Vampire Diaries TV show.

THURSDAY: 8:00-9:00 P.M. “THE VAMPIRE DIARIES” (New Series)

Four months after the tragic car accident that killed their parents, 17-year-old Elena Gilbert (Nina Dobrev, “DeGrassi: The Next Generation”) and her 15-year-old brother, Jeremy (Steven R. McQueen, “Everwood”) are still trying to cope with their grief and move on with their lives. Elena has always been the star student; beautiful, popular and involved with school and friends, but now she finds herself struggling to hide her sadness from the world. As the school year begins, Elena and her friends are fascinated by a handsome and mysterious new student, Stefan Salvatore (Paul Wesley, “Army Wives”). Stefan and Elena are immediately drawn to one another, and Elena has no way of knowing that Stefan is a centuries-old vampire, struggling to live peacefully among humans, while his brother Damon (Ian Somerhalder, “Lost”) is the embodiment of vampire violence and brutality. Now these two vampire brothers – one good, one evil – are at war for Elena’s soul and for the souls of her friends, family and all the residents of the small town of Mystic Falls, Virginia. Based on the series of books by L. J. Smith, THE VAMPIRE DIARIES is from Alloy Entertainment and Bonanza Productions Inc in association with Warner Bros. Television and CBS Television Studios with executive producers Kevin Williamson (”Dawson’s Creek,” “I Know What You Did Last Summer”), Julie Plec (”Kyle XY,” “Wasteland”), Leslie Morgenstein (”Gossip Girl,” “Privileged”) and Bob Levy (”Gossip Girl,” “Privileged”). Marcos Siega (”Dexter”) directed the pilot.

HarperTeen/Alloy Entertainment has launched an Official Vampire Diaries Website.

It includes  information on both the books, characters and the TV show.

Check out the official site here.

Character description  for TV Show:

Elena is 17 and she has  it all. She is the popular, pretty girl in school and she strolls through life with ease. She’s compassionate, kind, smart and attractive.  Then tragedy strikes, her parents are killed in a car accident. After the accident she and her younger brother, Jeremy, move in with their Aunt Jenna. With the support of her friends Bonnie and Caroline and her ex-boyfriend Matt she now spends most of her time just trying to get through the day.  All of that changes with the arrival of a mysterious, polite and gorgeous new guy at school who she is drawn too. His name is Stefan and his past and identity are shrouded in mystery. It’s a mystery Elena whats to discover.

Biography of Nina Dobrev:

Date of Birth: January 9, 1989

Filmography:

1. Chloe (2009)
2. “The Vampire Diaries” (2009)
3. Degrassi Goes Hollywood (2009)
4. Degrassi: The Next Generation ( 2006-2009)
5. “Eleventh Hour” ( 2009)
6. You Got That Light (2009)
7. “The Border” ….  (2008)
8. Mookie’s Law (2008)
9. The American Mall (2008) (TV)
10. Never Cry Werewolf (2008) (TV)
11. My Daughter’s Secret (2007) (TV)
12. Fugitive Pieces (2007)
13. Too Young to Marry (2007)
14. The Poet (2007)
15. How She Move (2007
16. Away From Her (2006)
17. Playing House (2006) (TV)
18. Repo! The Genetic Opera (2006)

General Information:

Nina has lived in Ontario, Canada since the age of 2. She enjoys Dance, Gymnastics, Theatre, Music, Visual arts, and Acting. She started as a model which led to commercials then films and TV.  She loves Europe and sports.

You can visit her IMDB page here.