The Church of Skarsgård

True Blood Season 3 Premiere is almost here!

2010-06-12T11:10:00.000-07:00

In honor of the premiere (wow, waiting really does suck!) on Sunday, I gathered some of the promo shots and screen shots for Season 3 that have been released.
Also, check out ASN for more exclusive photos of the red carpet premiere at the Arclight on June 8th.

I think we all imagine the same thing when we see this picture.

Cheers to the Season 3 Premiere! (And a naked Mr. Skarsgård!)

TB Premiere June 8, 2010 videos

2010-06-10T13:20:00.000-07:00

There are so many good photos, but these two videos, particularly the one of Mr. Skarsgård leaving the Arclight and doing autographs and pictures on the way, made me weak in the knees. He's just so... nice. How is that possible? He offers to take another photo with a fan in case she doesn't like how the first one looked... and another (male) fan requested his photo be taken lengthwise... I am guess to capture his Skars-tastic height. Excuse me while I go fan myself.

Fan encounters
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aK7fZKl7f1Y&feature=player_embedded

E Online interview
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=

After-party disheveledness.... sigh...

Thanks to Skarsgård News for the photos! Make sure you also check out ASN for exclusive photos the site administrators took from the red carpet at the event.

Hand to Face

2010-05-31T22:13:00.000-07:00

From the Entertainment Weekly shoot...

True Blood Season 2 DVDs Released Today

2010-05-25T11:16:00.000-07:00

I ordered mine in October- the wait has seemed to stretch on forever! But Amazon says it will be in my hot little hands on May 29th. Woo hoo! DVD extras of Mr. Skarsgård's commentary... ooh... I don't know about you, but I could listen to him read the phone book or manual to my washing machine. I wish he would do audio books, especially children's books. My kid would love that. I'd definitely have Swede dreams if I fell asleep listening to his voice. Anyhoo... In honor, enjoy some choice Eric Northman pics from Season 2.

Dressed in Black Again

2010-05-23T02:31:00.000-07:00

Alternatively, for you other modern rock fans, (yeah, that's what it was called before "classic alternative"), "I Wear Black on the Outside Because Black is How I Feel on the Inside."
I've been wearing predominantly black since I was 13. I'm not goth, I just know who I am and what I like. (Black top, jeans, boots!) Now, I can barely see things in my closet without a flashlight- I dress by feeling the fabric.
I've noticed Mr. Skarsgård also wears a lot of black and other dark colors (like grey, my other favorite), and simple clothes. I like. I like a lot. Maybe you like, too?

If you know/love him enough to be checking out this blog, you know it's pretty likely it's the same black blazer and button down in several of those photos. Mr. Skarsgård has excellent taste, but he's no clothes horse. Substance and quality over quantity seems to be his fashion principle. How refreshing!

Thank you to skarsgardnews for a few of the photos.

Tribeca Film Festival April 2010

2010-05-10T21:52:00.000-07:00

My pal Dawn Leppert went to the Tribeca Film Festival for the screening of Metropia. Here are her lovely photos of Mr. Skarsgård. She said he was so kind and patient with the fans and told them to take their time and get their photos. (Of course, we knew he was excellent to his fans.) Our pals Claudine and Bonnie were there, too, and Bonnie even asked him some questions that had been on our minds.

Please send me a comment if you want to use the photos and I will obtain permission from her. Thanks and enjoy!

(Neck porn)

(face touch! My favorite. *swoon*)

(eyebrow!)

(blurry, but I love the moment... and the eyebrow.)

(more face touching!)

(Here is his posing with Dawn for a photo. He signed her bookmark. I think she managed to hide the fact that it had a photo of him on the other side. She made me one, too. Now I just have to get it signed...)

Red Carpet Intensity

2010-04-14T21:15:00.000-07:00

I'm so ridiculously behind and so much happened this week. I am thinking specifically of the Details magazine photos and video. If you've been in a coma and missed all this, take a moment (or a few hours) to peruse them and then come on back.

Maybe it's his modeling background, or his general hotness, or his acting skills, (probably all of those), but some of his Red Carpet photos where he doesn't smile are really amazing.

Tack to www.alexskarsgard.net for this photo.

True Blood Season 3 Teasers & More from SMV Grey

2010-04-01T20:32:00.000-07:00

Waiting sucks. It really does. But instead of staring at the little clips and teasers HBO has released for season 3, let's look at them in a different light. SMV Grey has worked on a few more photos of Mr. Skarsgård, as well. Enjoy and have a nice holiday this weekend.

(If there are specific collections of photos you want to see, let me know.)

Hands in Pockets

2010-03-24T22:37:00.000-07:00

What's in his pockets in these red carpet photos? I thought it was a sign of self-consciousness. From what we know about Mr. Skarsgård, it's possible this really is the case. Doesn't it just make him more loveable?

Tack to alexander-skarsgard.net and alexskarsgard.net for the photos.

Collages

2010-03-21T23:46:00.000-07:00

If you are done hyperventilating over the newly released London photos and the teaser for True Blood, Season 3 that was aired tonight, we can check out some fan-made collages. Some are done by SMV Grey and a couple are mine. You'll be able to tell which are hers because they are far, far better than mine.
(If you are still hyperventilating, put your head between your knees and try to breathe through your nose. We'll wait.)
(Oh, and SMV Grey's fan-made teaser for Season 3 is way more satisfying.)

A Profile of Mr. Skarsgård

2010-03-16T12:27:00.000-07:00

Let's enjoy profile (and 3/4 profile) shots of Mr. Skarsgård from photo shoots. (Premiere/red carpet/pap profile shots of another day... or days...)

Tack to a-skarsgard.net for the big photo:

This one is one of my favorites, for obvious reasons.

*swoon*

Swedish Cafe mag shots

Tack to Skarsgårdnews.com for the photo:

Tack to alexskarsgard.net for the photo:

More by SMVGrey

2010-03-13T23:30:00.000-08:00

SMVGrey has been working on more photos... they are excellent!

Eric Northman, enhanced

2010-03-06T23:55:00.000-08:00

I'm still dealing with the LA Times photos, video, video photos, and interview. I find I can't look at the photos too much because they are so hot, I think they will kill me. Baby steps. It's all about the baby steps.
I have to share with you the lovely Eric Northman photos 'enhanced' by SMVGrey. If you don't know who she is, you should check out her YouTube channel. She makes excellent videos!

Yes. Yes I will!

Yet again, breaking my rule..

2010-02-26T22:43:00.000-08:00

.. but he looked so, well, Skarsalicious at The Pacific Premiere on Feb. 24th. I have to share a few of my favorites. You will note it looks like the good ol' plaid shirt and jeans, but that rain jacket looks brand new. I love the classic style and the little details that update it. *dreamy sigh*

A big "tack" to my friends at Alexskarsgard.net for the above photos.

Model face!

And thank you to Skarsgardnews.com for the other photos.

(I didn't mean to take over a week off from posting, but my brain has been cheese. Many people say "Swiss cheese", but it felt more like cottage cheese.)

Big day in Skarsland

2010-02-18T23:04:00.000-08:00

I know I said I wouldn't chase the news here since everyone else works on that, but I can't help it. It's been a big day for Skargåholics.

and from the party last night:

And from tonight's CK party in NYC:

Hand to Face

2010-02-18T01:14:00.000-08:00

(I can't think of anything to say today. Minor miracle.)

Scruffy

2010-02-15T22:26:00.000-08:00

I know some of you are big fans of the scruff. I could go either way. Hell, he could be months unbathed and I still wouldn't kick him out of bed.

Happy Valentine's Day!

2010-02-13T23:58:00.000-08:00

And Happy Year of the Tiger and Winter Olympics, too. I've been trying to find a photo that would encompass all of those, but picturing what that would be is a little frightening. (Or in some kind of fetish category...)
I decided to just pick three that I love...

I guess I went with a Valentine's Day theme. Have a happy one!

Iceman

2010-02-08T23:48:00.000-08:00

I've been in a Generation Kill kind of mood lately. Let's enjoy some Iceman today.

I love this one so much:

and of course...

okay, and this, too:

The Alexander Skarsgård School of Eyebrow Acting

2010-02-08T00:15:00.000-08:00

Happy Monday. Welcome to another week. All caught up on the interview clip from FX UK?

Let's have a little lesson! This brow furrow works well for product promotion. He's serious, but having fun. If we order Tru:Blood, we'll seriously have fun, too, right?

I have never wanted to be a straw before, but looking at this...

Beyond the Pole US Premiere tonight!

2010-02-04T22:50:00.000-08:00

Alexander Skarsgård's film, Beyond the Pole is having it's US premiere tonight in San Francisco.

In honor, here are photos of Mr. Skarsgård provided by Director David Williams. We wish them the best of luck picking up US distribution!
It's a funny film with an important message.

Don't you wish you could have kept him warm?

More of a Gaze than a Stare

2010-02-01T21:21:00.000-08:00

Hope you have been having a good week. Been a little hectic for me, but I found a moment for Mr. Skarsgård, as usual. I have priorities, of
course.

So pensive. What's he thinking about?

Tank Top

2010-01-30T21:35:00.000-08:00

I'm in the mood for some skin- how about you?

I don't seem to have good photos of the tank top + superhero stance that he does so well. Do any of you?

All Smiles

2010-01-27T23:16:00.000-08:00

So, I'm feeling kind of down lately, but nothing is wrong. Just ennui. Thought I would do some smile photos to cheer me up- if I can't please myself with this blog, what's the point? Hope you are cheered as well!

The Stare

2010-01-26T20:54:00.000-08:00

Happy Wednesday!

The Alexander Skarsgård School of Eyebrow Acting

2010-01-25T00:57:00.000-08:00

I know I said I wouldn't post news and would stick to digging around in older photos, but this photo of Mr. Skarsgård signing autographs on
the red carpet of the SAG Awards on January 23rd fit into our lesson
for today.

This eyebrow move is so slight, but definitely there. Add the hand porn and the tux and... it's all good. Happy Monday!

Miracle indeed!

2010-01-24T21:48:00.000-08:00

I had to share this fan vid- it works with our theme here and it has all the highlights: slo-mo smiles, slo-mo lip-licking, hair foils, and fangs.
Enjoy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEC2LwxhTxQ&feature=related

Hanging out in the Woods

2010-01-22T00:39:00.000-08:00

Happy Friday, Skarsgåholics! I hope you had a good week and are gearing up for your weekends.
Here is an entry of Mr. Skarsgård just hanging out in nature 'n stuff. All casual. No big. Enjoy!

The Stare and Hand to Face combined!

2010-01-20T22:00:00.000-08:00

It's Wednesday, which is usually a "Stare" day, but it's late- almost Thursday, which, being my favorite day, also gets my favorite type of photo, Hand to Face. Check it out! I found a photo that has both!

(Bonus arm porn!)

This photo is part of an interview he did for a Swedish magazine last fall.

Scarf Porn

2010-01-18T23:53:00.000-08:00

Back home after a lovely few days in LA. No Viking sightings, but fun and sun and lots of laughs! I know there have been lots of photos from Globes weekend and you can see those here. I'll just keep doing what I am doing, rooting around in photos randomly. Sound good?
I thought I would do a special post for @MrsVikingVamp. She does love the Scarf Porn.
För dig, älskling.

(Okay, it's not a scarf, but rather a high-necked sweater with a scarf-like effect. But I had to include it because, well, look at it!)

Golden Globe Awards on Sunday

2010-01-13T22:56:00.000-08:00

I'm going out of town for a long weekend- a very overdue girls' weekend to LA with my pal from arts high school. Time for some sun! I'm not bringing the laptop (gasp!) so the blog will have to take a break. To tide you over and in honor of Mr. Skarsgård's appearance at the Golden Globe Awards this Sunday, I thought we could ogle photos of him all dressed up! What's he going to wear on Sunday? So many possibilities and all of them are hot, hot, HOT!!

Well that's a gracious plenty! Enjoy and see you next week!

Back to Class

2010-01-11T00:16:00.000-08:00

Happy Monday! (Well, are Mondays ever happy?) How about: Adequate Monday! Greetings aside, it's time for another lesson from the Alexander Skarsgård School of Eyebrow Acting. These two are beyond swoon-worthy and both employ his impressive Eyebrow Acting skills.

The first time I saw this photo, I just stared and stared, felt giddy, then stared some more. This is an example of the Two Eyebrow Center Raise, Moderate. Okay, forget the raise. Just stare. I'll wait.

....

Ready for another example of this Raise? Here ya go:

Back up from your keyboards- drool will ruin them in a heartbeat and we know your heart is beating faster now, so it's even more dire you protect your keyboard or you won't be able to see more photos. I submit we create a special type of keyboard cover just for these situations. Maybe we could call it a Skarsguard... it would be very see-through, of course, in honor of those lovely transparent t-shirts he's been wearing.

Overbite!

2010-01-09T21:19:00.000-08:00

Has an overbite ever been so adorable? And sexy? The answer is, obviously, no, no it has not. Let's ogle his wonderful toothy smile, shall we? (Closed-mouth smiles will get a different post, of course.)

Generally, I am against airport shots. I mean, would you want someone taking a photo of you at the airport? It's not a fun experience already, then to have a camera shoved in your face? But look at how sweet the Swede is! Smiling for paps... he doesn't have to, but he's just like that.

"I'm Scandinavian, goddammit! We love to be naked!"

This one makes me swoon! Okay, they all do, but especially so...

Is there anything better than seeing him laugh? Alright, maybe so, but still... laughing is sexy!

That's it for now. I think you will agree his smile is worthy of far more than one post!

Back to Nature

2010-01-07T23:52:00.000-08:00

Here is a really, really wonderful photo that is a favorite of many fans. Happy Friday!

There are more to this series, but I don't want to overwhelm you with his Skarstastic-ness. I know you are mere humans and can only handle so much.

Hand to Face

2010-01-07T00:02:00.000-08:00

Here we go!

He looks so thoughtful and quiet. In addition to the Hand-to-Face action, this has his fabulous leather jacket as well as greenery behind him. So... many... wonderful... aspects....

Previous installments are here.

The Stare

2010-01-05T12:09:00.000-08:00

Let's get back on track. Since it's Wednesday, it's time for another installment of The Stare.

This one is from 2009 San Diego Comic Con. He took a countless number of swoon-worthy pics there, including one of my favorite of all time.

(Notice the very slight eyebrow raise...)

This one makes me want to say, "Yes, Mr. Skarsgård, right away, Mr. Skarsgård, anything you want, Mr. Skarsgård, sir!" and then I would bow down.

The Grey Cardigan

2010-01-04T00:04:00.000-08:00

Hey all! New year is upon us and I am thrilled. Took a few days off to get things done. In honor of 2010, I thought I would deviate from the norm and take a little look back at The Grey Cardigan.

(okay, to be fair, this isn't THE cardigan, but it's pretty darn close!)

Why so serious in the cardigan, Mr. Skarsgård?

Hand to Face- New Year's Eve

2009-12-30T23:45:00.000-08:00

Well, it's the last day of 2009, and I must admit Alexander has been a wonderful highlight to the year. I predict 2010 will be a major breakout year for him (and my friends will stop asking me who the heck he is!) I'm also sensing that 2010 will be a fantastic year for my family and me and am looking forward to it!

In honor of all we have done and all we are going to do, I will share with you one of my three favorite Hand to Face photos. It's a screen cap from a red carpet interview at the True Blood premiere:

The suit! The hair! The scruff! THE HAND!! It all works together....

Njut av din nyårsfirandet!

Another Stare

2009-12-30T00:49:00.000-08:00

It's Wednesday! Are you ready for another Stare?

I can't even think of anything cheeky to stay about this one. It's honest and real and completely swoon-worthy. Go ahead. Swoon away. I won't tell on you.

Shirtless Slideshow!

2009-12-28T22:22:00.000-08:00

Shirtless men of the week: 'True Blood' hunks

http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/show-patrol/2009/12/shirtless-men-of-the-week-true-blood-hunks.html

(Shirtless Iceman!)

Monday! Time for another eyebrow lesson!

2009-12-28T00:36:00.000-08:00

Time for another lesson from the Alexander Skarsgård School of Eyebrow Acting. This is a Two Wrinkle Raise. A raise so high, it causes two wrinkles on his forehead.

(scruff!!)

Start with a few reps and work into it slowly. This is a pretty big Eyebrow Raise, so it will take practice. It's most effective when someone says something to you that is truly outrageous, unbelievable, and almost definitely incorrect. An example of such a statement might be: "Alexander Skarsgård is not that good of an actor."

In response, employ the Two Wrinkle Raise while you get yourself under control quickly so you can cite the millions of reasons why that statement is grossly incorrect.

Let's Shop Off of Him

2009-12-26T22:01:00.000-08:00

In the spirit of the day-after-Christmas sales, I thought we could take some time shopping off of Mr. Skarsgård. This would be something we could do on Saturdays.
Here are a couple photos of him modeling items I really, really want! (For my husband! Seriously. He's Norwegian and German with a lean build. He could pull it off...)

This coat is fantastic! You could put it on over anything and look like you know what you are doing when it comes to fashion. It's not new, either. He chooses good clothing and wears it out like a person should.

My husband needs this coat. It has been my mission. So hot!

It's Friday! And Christmas!

2009-12-25T20:35:00.000-08:00

I've been thinking that on Fridays we can explore photos of Mr. Skarsgård in the woods or nature. Basically, give you the illusion that you could walk out to your yard or neighborhood park and just happen upon him, lookin' totally hot, just waiting for you. Any complaints? No? Let's proceed.... (This is one of my all-time favorites!)
(Oh, and Merry Christmas!)

I believe these photos (there are more!) were taken in conjunction with this interview:

Swedish interview Part 1 & Part 2

Hand to Face

2009-12-23T23:59:00.000-08:00

Lately I have been a little obsessed with photos of Mr.Skarsgård touching his face. I don't know what it is: the hand porn? The touching? It's tough to analyze, so I have stopped trying. Now I just enjoy it. On Thursdays, I've decided we will enjoy a Hand to Face photo.. or two.
I love these from a photo shoot when he did an interview for a Swedish radio station this past fall. He looks like he rolled out of bed and went straight to the station, stress blemish and all. Who else could pull this off?

(and these have bonus arm porn!)

(Thank you www.alexskarsgard.net and team for translating and posting the interview!)

The Stare

2009-12-22T23:11:00.000-08:00

It's Wednesday and that means we are visiting an example of The Stare. Now, I don't want to overwhelm you, so let's start with just one recent shot. This is the "Eric Stare." Brace yourselves.

It kind of makes you feel naughty, a little scared, dirty, and really, really good all at the same time. That, my friends, is what we call talent!

The Alexander Skarsgård School of Eyebrow Acting

2009-12-20T22:52:00.000-08:00

It's Monday and that means it's time for a lesson from
The Alexander Skarsgård School of Eyebrow Acting.
We're new here, so let's take this slow with a couple of 101 lessons to get started.

Lesson # 1: The Furrow
It's a tricky move and expresses many emotions. In this party shot it's "listening intently". Observe:

And for a version of its counterpart...

Lesson #2: The Cheeky Single Raise with One-third Grin
Mr. Skarsgård has many "raises", but this one is a good one with
which to begin. Once you master these we can move on to the more
advanced raises.

Keep practicing those eyebrow moves and check back next Monday for another lesson.

Biceps or Heavage? What about both???

2009-12-20T22:13:00.000-08:00

Visit the link and vote.
ttp://popwatch.ew.com/2009/12/21/alexander-skarsgard-true-blood-ew-entertainers-of-the-year/

(overbite!)

(knees!)

He can FLY!

2009-12-19T00:25:00.000-08:00

Whether taking off at vampire-speed, posing for an unknown publication in wings, or doing a studly photo shoot around a plane, Alexander makes Santa's flying exploits look frumpy and unshaven in comparison. (That was my seasonal reference. You like??)

They should ALL be thrones

2009-12-17T21:28:00.000-08:00

Someone needs to just follow him around carrying a throne to set under him whenever he wants to sit down. Regular chairs are an insult. (Ooh, I'll do it!!)

Time to worship

2009-12-17T21:05:00.000-08:00

After months and months of having religious experiences over Alexander Skarsgård, I decided I was a receiving a message from the divine! Welcome to my newest Alexander Skarsgård-related time-wasting project.

I am always interested in what your favorite photos and interviews are so feel free to send them to me.

God exists and She loves us. Of that, I have no doubt! Who else could have given us Alexander?