Sons of Anarchy - News Roundup

We are approximately a mere 85 days away from the premiere of Season 3 of Sons of Anarchy.  It's so close -- yet still so far.  Luckily, the news about Season 3 is coming in a steady stream now which makes the waiting so much easier.  First off, in addition to following Kurt Sutter on Twitter, you should also follow or check out the Twitter feed of the SAMCRO Blogger.  The SAMCRO Blogger is the official FX SOA blog and provides daily pictures from the set, production updates, and answers fan questions.  He/She look, I think it's a dude but who the hell knows is a great addition to the online SOA community so check it out.

There have been two great articles written by people who have visited the set.  Mo Ryan from the Chicago Tribune paid a visit and had a lot to report on casting, plot teasers not spoilers, and some general ideas about the direction of Season 3 as it relates to the Belfast Chapter of Sons of Anarchy.  Liz Fraizer who writes the Rippin Kitten Blog just came back from a visit to the Sons of Anarchy set and has a great, charming (pun intended) post with loads of amazing pictures, including some never-before-seen snaps of sets for the Belfast story line.  And, in case you missed it, here is what Stephen King wrote about his role on SOA.

Award season is heating up and the Television Critics Association has nominated Sons of Anarchy for best drama and Katey Sagal has been nominated for best actor.  There is positive Emmy buzz for Katey Sagal and FX is promoting SOA so keep your fingers crossed, go sacrifice a chicken in your back yard, and throw a handful of salt over your shoulder.   Meanwhile, it appears to be The Year of Anger for leading men in the Emmy race and Ron Perlman called playing Clay Morrow "intoxicating." Speaking of interviews, Maggie Siff was interviewed about Season 3, discussing how she channels Tara's intelligence, passion and loyalty to play the darker aspects of Tara's character.

Also!  We have episode names for 3.04 Home and 3.06 Push.  Also!  Also! Taryn Manning will be back to reprise her role as Cherry/Rita. Something tells me she isn't going to be happy about Half-Sack's death. Perhaps Gemma can counsel her on grief and revenge?    

Finally....  well.... this could be epic.  There will be a Sons of Anarchy panel at Comic-Con.  Sons of Anarchy fans, Twihards, Sci-Fi fans, comic book fanboys, and people dressed as superheroes all in one place?  It. Might. Just. Be. too good to be true.  I have a sick fantasies about this -- but I've probably said too much already...  Anyways, cast members of Sons of Anarchy will make an appearance at Big Bear this Saturday, June 19.

I'll be back to the questionnaire posts in the near future.  I've still got Clay and Jax in the queue!