Watching CSI

In case you missed it William Petersen and Jorja Fox made the cover of TV Guide. Here’s the cover and a snippet of an interview with executive producer Naren Shankar.

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CSI’s executive producer Naren Shankar thought that ending the season with Sara in peril was a good way to reveal her relationship with Gil Grissom (William Petersen). “We felt we had to reveal it [in the finale (”Living Doll”)], so what better way to do it than in a moment of real crisis for Grissom?” Shankar told TV Guide. The show’s writers felt that making Sara’s situation different from that of the other victims of the Miniature Crime Scene Killer (MCSK) would be a good move. “We also wanted to leave her alone in the desert in that terrible position because we were going for something different.” They wanted to make her difficult to find, and Shankar said that the fans will probably see the MCSK again

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Did you know that Jorja Fox used room with Madonna’s sister? Well she did apparently they were both models in New York at the time. Here’s a clip of Jorja, then known as Jorjan Fox. It looks to be from the late 80’s.

The big big kahuna is getting an award folks. Hopefully Sara supporters won’t picket the location. Hmmmm now there’s an idea. Anywho congratulations Carol.

Carol Mendelsohn, Executive Producer and Showrunner of the number-one scripted drama series on television CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, and Co-Creator/Executive Producer, CSI: Miami and CSI: NY, is to receive the Award of Excellence at the 28th edition of the Banff World Television Festival, which takes place at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, in Alberta, June 10-13, 2007.

The Award of Excellence acknowledges exceptional achievement through a body of work over an extended period of time. The award will be presented to Mendelsohn by Chair of the Banff Television Festival Foundation and SVP, Corporate Communication, Bell Globemedia, Mary Powers, at the awards luncheon on Sunday, June 11.

Mendelsohn has been the Show Runner/Executive Producer on CSI: Crime Scene Investigation since the pilot episode. Last fall, the show began its seventh season as the number-one scripted drama series on television. She is also a Co-Creator/Executive Producer of CSI: Miami and CSI: NY.

Mendelsohn began her career writing for Stephen Cannell on the drama series Stingray and Wiseguy. She was promoted to producer on Tour of Duty and later Gabriel’s Fire. She earned her Executive Producer stripes during a five-year stint on Melrose Place.

As a producer, she has been nominated for multiple Emmys; WGA Awards; Golden Globes; Producers Guild Awards and the prestigious Edgar Allen Poe Award. She is also a three-time People’s Choice Award winner.

“Carol’s hugely successful career has earned her international recognition and admiration,” says Jennifer Harkness, Executive Director, BWTVF. “We are delighted to have the opportunity to acknowledge this with the Award of Excellence and to provide delegates with access to the thought processes of one of most powerful women in Hollywood.”

Mendelsohn will also be speaking before delegates in one of BWTVF’s Master Class sessions on Tuesday June 12, where she answer questions about her experiences in the broadcast industry and her involvement with the development and production of TV’s most popularseries.

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Adam Rodriquez was voted the 4th most eligible bachelor by Extra viewers. Looks like Adam likes a curvy lady. Sweet!

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The right amount of Miami heat landed “CSI: Miami’s” Adam Rodriquez at number four, and he’s looking for the whole package in a girl.

“I love a great smile,” he said. “But there’s butt, boobs, brains, all that stuff.”

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Mr. Brooks premiered on May 22nd. She looks fabulous.

Marg with her Mr. Brooks’ daughter Daniel Panabaker. Her sister, Kay Panabaker, plays Lindsey Willows on CSI.

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Marge Helgenberger sat down with Movies Online for a very detailed interview. She talks about her upcoming roll in Mr. Brooks, a spooky scary thriller that hits theaters June 1. She shares the screen with Kevin Costner, Demi Moore and William Hurt. You can read the rest of the interview HERE.

She talks about the Miniature Killer storyline. They are really towing the party line aren’t they?

Q: Are there any storylines that they are going to continue?

The only ones that will continue because this whole season we did this little miniature serial killer and her signature was to leave behind a miniature of the crime scene which was actually kind of clever and interesting and drew you in. It was a good season actually, it was one of our strongest yet. Anyway, they need to wrap that up because one of the central characters was essentially kidnapped and whether she’s coming back or not, nobody knows. Nobody knows.

Some info about next season-Maybe?

Q: Are you going to have a lead role in the upcoming CSI as you did last season because of William Peterson’s departure during the series

I’m not exactly sure. Everyone’s contract is up this year and it will be interesting what happens after this one. They’ve eluded to the fact that if Billy decides to leave that instead of bringing on another guy to replace him, they’ll bring on someone to do 4 episode arcs like they did with Liev Schreiber this year, which was awesome. I loved working with him; he was funny, smart, great actor and everybody was inspired by that. Also, when you have new energy, it steps up everybody’s game. That I look forward to so anything is possible.

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Hill Harper has a little indy film out on DVD. Just from reading the synopsis I doubt he actually gets the girl. He’s not the lead but the third wheel in a love triangle. I’ll definately be adding this to my Netflix Que. Hill plays a lawyer and he is an actual lawyer. Hehe. I’m easily amused.

Reginald “Cool” Coolidge is a struggling actor, fed up with taking stereotypical African American roles and waiting for his big break in a legitimate production. Until this time comes, he works at his mother’s boyfriend’s gas station to repay him for covering his college tuition. One day at the station, his ex-fiance - and one true love - reappears at the pumps after 3 years of silence. Cool discovers that it is 36 hours until her wedding to a local lawyer. As Cool embarks on last-ditch attempts to win her back, he takes on the biggest “role” of his life while also learning the secret to mastering his craft.

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Gary loves the troops. More Info Here

The parade features Honorary Marshal actor Gary Sinise, (best known for his role as Lt. Dan in Forrest Gump and current star of TV’s “CSI New York”). The Grand Marshals are a contingent of wounded heroes from Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. The Honorary Marshal for WWI is Frank Buckles - one of the last living American veterans of “The Great War.”

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Is is wrong of me to revel in the fact that CSI whooped Grey’s booty? It is? Too bad cause that’s exactly what I’m going to do as I ignore the 18-49 demographic numbers. Sorry if the formatting is off. The original chart can be found at the Hollywood Reporter site.

Rank/Series Net Viewers Adults 18-49 Rating/Share (Rank)
1. American Idol (Results) Fox 30.6 12.3/30 (1)
2. American Idol Fox 30.1 12.0/31 (2)
3. Dancing With The Stars 3 ABC 20.7 5.8/15 (10)
4. CSI Crime Scene Investigation CBS 20.5 6.6/16 (6)
5. Dancing With The Stars 4 ABC 20.0 5.4/14 (12)
6. Grey’s Anatomy ABC 19.5 8.1/20 (3)
7. House Fox 19.4 8.1/20 (3)
7. Dancing With The Stars 3 (Results) ABC 19.4 5.0/14 (14)
9. Dancing With The Stars 4 (Results) ABC 18.2 4.8/12 (19)
10. Desperate Housewives ABC 17.5 6.9/16 (5)
11. CSI: Miami CBS 17.1 5.4/14 (12)
12. NBC Sunday Night Football NBC 16.5 6.4/16 (7)
13. Survivor: Cook Islands CBS 15.8 5.5/15 (11)
14. Deal Or No Deal (Monday) NBC 14.9 4.4/12 (23)
15. Survivor: Fiji CBS 14.8 5.0/14 (14)
16. Without A Trace CBS 14.7 4.1/11 (28)
17. Lost ABC 14.6 6.3/16 (9)
18. NCIS CBS 14.5 3.5/9 (43)
19. Two And A Half Men CBS 14.4 4.7/11 (20)
19. Cold Case CBS 14.4 3.8/9 (37)
21. Heroes NBC 14.3 6.4/15 (7)
22. Criminal Minds CBS 14.0 3.9/10 (33)
23. CSI: NY CBS 13.9 4.3/11 (25)
24. Shark CBS 13.7 3.8/10 (37)
25. Extreme Makeover: Home Ed. ABC 13.4 4.9/12 (17)
26. 60 Minutes CBS 13.2 2.8/8 (68)
27. 24 Fox 13.0 5.0/12 (14)
28. Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader? Fox 12.7 4.6/13 (21)
29. Rules Of Engagement CBS 12.4 4.5/10 (22)
30. Law & Order: SVU NBC 11.9 4.2/11 (27)
31. ER NBC 11.5 4.9/13 (17)
31. The Amazing Race 10 ABC 11.5 3.9/9 (33)
33. Deal Or No Deal (Friday) NBC 11.4 3.1/11 (56)
33. The King Of Queens CBS 11.4 4.0/10 (32)
35. Ugly Betty ABC 11.3 3.7/10 (40)
36. The Unit CBS 11.1 3.2/8 (51)
37. Brothers & Sisters ABC 11.0 4.3/11 (25)
38. Numbers CBS 10.5 2.9/9 (65)
38. October Road ABC 10.5 4.4/12 (23)
40. Old Christine CBS 10.4 3.4/8 (46)
41. Close To Home CBS 10.3 2.5/8 (87)
41. Deal Or No Deal (Wed/Thu/Sun) NBC 10.3 3.1/7 (56)
41. Bachelor: Officer & Gentleman ABC 10.3 3.9/9 (33)
44. Smith CBS 10.1 3.4/9 (46)
44. The Amazing Race 11 CBS 10.1 3.4/9 (46)
44. Ghost Whisperer CBS 9.9 3.0/10 (61)
47. 1 Vs. 100 NBC 9.6 2.8/9 (68)
48. Boston Legal ABC 9.5 2.7/7 (74)
48. Jericho CBS 9.5 2.8/8 (68)
50. Bones Fox 9.4 3.2/9 (51)
51. Prison Break Fox 9.3 3.9/10 (33)
51. 3 Lbs. CBS 9.3 2.8/7 (68)
53. Extreme Makeover: Home Ed. (7 P.M.) ABC 9.2 3.2/10 (51)
54. America’s Funniest Home Videos ABC 9.0 2.7/8 (74)
54. Las Vegas NBC 9.0 2.9/8 (65)
54. Law & Order NBC 9.0 2.7/8 (74)
54. Supernanny CBS 9.0 3.6/8 (41)
58. My Name Is Earl NBC 8.9 3.8/11 (37)
59. Law & Order: CI NBC 8.8 2.8/7 (68)
60. The Simpsons Fox 8.6 4.1/10 (28)
61. Medium NBC 8.5 3.0/8 (61)
61. How I Met Your Mother CBS 8.5 3.2/9 (51)
61. Studio 60 On The Sunset Strip NBC 8.5 3.6/9 (41)
61. Bachelor: Rome ABC 8.5 3.4/8 (46)
65. Help Me Help You ABC 8.4 2.6/7 (81)
65. Men In Trees ABC 8.4 2.8/8 (68)
65. The Class CBS 8.4 3.0/8 (61)
68. Six Degrees ABC 8.3 3.4/9 (46)
68. The Office NBC 8.3 4.1/11 (28)
68. The Biggest Loser 3 NBC 8.3 3.5/9 (43)
71. Family Guy Fox 8.2 4.1/9 (28)
72. The Nine ABC 8.1 3.1/8 (56)
73. Wife Swap ABC 7.7 3.1/8 (56)
74. Saturday Night Football ABC 7.6 2.6/8 (81)
75. 20/20 ABC 7.5 2.4/7 (89)
75. The Apprentice NBC 7.5 3.1/7 (56)
75. 48 Hours Mystery CBS 7.5 2.1/6 (104)
75. Grease: You’re The One That I Want NBC 7.5 2.4/6 (89)
79. American Dad Fox 7.3 3.5/8 (43)
79. Show Me The Money ABC 7.3 2.0/6 (107)
81. Crossing Jordan NBC 7.2 2.2/5 (99)
82. ‘Til Death Fox 7.1 2.9/8 (65)
83. Raines NBC 6.7 1.7/6 (121)
83. The Black Donnellys NBC 6.7 2.7/7 (74)
85. Day Break ABC 6.6 2.4/6 (89)
86. Wedding Bells Fox 6.5 2.4/7 (89)
87. Scrubs NBC 6.4 3.2/8 (51)
87. Thank God You’re Here NBC 6.4 2.6/7 (81)
87. Primetime: The Outsiders ABC 6.4 2.3/5 (93)
90. AMW: America Fights Back Fox 6.3 2.3/7 (93)
90. Identity NBC 6.3 1.8/6 (118)
90. According To Jim ABC 6.3 2.3/6 (93)
93. Dateline NBC (Tues.) NBC 6.2 2.0/5 (107)
93. Dateline NBC (Sun.) NBC 6.2 1.5/5 (125)
95. Armed & Famous CBS 6.1 2.0/5 (107)
95. Primetime Live ABC 6.1 2.3/6 (93)
95. Friday Night Lights NBC 6.1 2.3/6 (93)
95. Standoff Fox 6.1 2.5/7 (87)
95. The Winner Fox 6.1 3.0/8 (61)
95. George Lopez ABC 6.1 2.2/6 (99)
101. What About Brian ABC 5.9 2.7/7 (74)
102. Cops Fox 5.8 2.1/8 (104)
102. The Real Wedding Crashers NBC 5.8 2.7/7 (74)
102. 30 Rock NBC 5.8 2.7/7 (74)
105. Dateline NBC (Sat) NBC 5.7 1.5/5 (125)
106. Kidnapped NBC 5.6 1.9/6 (112)
106. Justice Fox 5.6 1.9/5 (112)
106. Twenty Good Years NBC 5.6 2.1/6 (104)
109. King Of The Hill Fox 5.5 2.6/7 (81)
109. Notes From The Underbelly ABC 5.5 2.2/6 (99)
109. Vanished Fox 5.5 1.9/5 (112)
112. Drive Fox 5.4 2.2/6 (99)
112. America’s Next Top Model 8 CW 5.4 2.6/7 (81)
112. America’s Next Top Model 7 CW 5.4 2.6/7 (81)
112. Andy Barker, P.I. 5.4 2.3/6 (93)
116. Big Day ABC 5.3 1.8/5 (118)
117. Knights Of Prosperity ABC 5.0 2.0/5 (107)
118. War At Home Fox 4.9 2.2/6 (99)
119. In Case Of Emergency ABC 4.8 2.0/5 (107)
120. Trading Spouses Fox 4.5 1.9/5 (112)
120. The Great American Dream Vote ABC 4.5 1.4/4 (130)
120. Friday Night Smackdown! CW 4.5 1.5/5 (125)
123. Nanny 911 Fox 4.3 1.8/6 (118)
123. The O.C. Fox 4.3 1.9/4 (112)
125. The Rich List Fox 4.1 1.5/4 (125)
125. Smallville CW 4.1 1.7/5 (121)
127. Beauty And The Geek CW 4.0 1.9/5 (112)
128. Happy Hour Fox 3.9 1.6/4 (124)
129. Gilmore Girls CW 3.7 1.7/4 (121)
129. Celebrity Duets Fox 3.7 1.4/3 (130)
131. Reba CW 3.6 1.3/3 (133)
132. King Of The Hill Fox 3.4 1.5/5 (125)
133. 7th Heaven CW 3.3 1.2/3 (136)
134. Supernatural CW 3.1 1.3/3 (133)
135. Pussycat Dolls Present CW 3.0 1.4/3 (130)
136. One Tree Hill CW 2.9 1.3/3 (133)
137. Everybody Hates Chris CW 2.7 1.1/3 (137)
138. Veronica Mars CW 2.5 1.1/3 (137)
138. Girlfriends CW 2.5 1.1/3 (137)
138. All Of Us CW 2.4 1.0/3 (141)
141. The Game CW 2.3 1.1/2 (137)
142. Runaway CW 2.0 0.7/2 (142)

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The CSI Experience opened last night with a special private party. I love the way Jorja dresses off screen-so fun. Does she immediately cut her hair after the close of each season? I guess it’s the start of a new chapter. If I were Gary I’d demand this photo be removed on the grounds that it just makes me look stupid. I think you can sue for that.

More photos can be found HERE.

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We know that William Petersen’s first love is the theater so he must be tickled pink to be presenting a this year’s Tony’s. Actually I can’t see manly William Petersen being tickled. Anywho he must be happy. Liev Schreiber, who filled in for Petersen while he did a play in Season 7, will also be on hand. Here’s a little blurb:

Presenters for the 61st annual Tony Awards ceremony, to be held on June 10 at Radio City Music Hall, have been announced. The list includes both current Broadway stars and TV stars with a theatrical background. As was the case last year, the live three-hour telecast will apparently not have a celebrity host.

Presenting the Tony Awards to the winners in each of the 25 categories will be Harry Connick, Jr., Claire Danes, Carla Gugino, Neil Patrick Harris, Anne Heche, Marg Helgenberger, Felicity Huffman, Eddie Izzard, Jane Krakowski, Angela Lansbury, Audra McDonald, Bernadette Peters, William Petersen, David Hyde Pierce, Liev Schreiber, Kevin Spacey, John Turturro, Usher, Rainn Wilson, Vanessa Williams, Patrick Wilson and the Jersey Boys (Christian Hoff, Daniel Reichard, J. Robert Spencer and John Lloyd Young). Other presenters may be named later.

Source: Broadway.com

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Liev Schreiber, Natasha Richardson and Phylicia Rashad join members of the American Theatre announce the 2006 Tony Award Nominations at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts on May 16, 2006 in New York City

1. American Idol - Weds (FOX)
2. American Idol - Tues (FOX)
3. Grey’s Anatomy (ABC)
4. House (FOX)
5. CSI (CBS)
6. Dancing with the Stars - Mon (ABC)
7. Desperate Housewives (ABC)
8. Dancing with the Stars - Results (ABC)
9. CSI: Miami (CBS)
10. Bob Barker: 50 Years (CBS)
11. The Price Is Right Million Dollar Spectacular (CBS)
12. King of Queens (CBS)
13. CSI - Thurs, 10pm (CBS)
14. Criminal Minds (CBS)
15. CSI: NY (CBS)
16. Law and Order: SVU (NBC)
17. Extreme Makeover (ABC)
18. Lost (ABC)
19. Brothers & Sisters (ABC)
20. Heroes (NBC)

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CSI: The Experience will kick off Friday at Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry. The Experience closes in Chicago on September 3. After that it goes on an 8 city tour. More will be added if it does well. The virtual reality coolnees was created by the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History in Texas. Tickets are now on sale HERE.

I know for sure that our favorite coroner Robert David Hall will be there for the opening. Can’t wait to see who else hits the blood splattered carpet.

Update: According to Marg’s Parade Interview they’ll all be there. What fun!

Update: They opened the exhibit with a private party Wednesday night

The exhibit begins with a virtual welcome from Gil Grissom and continues with bit and pieces from the other characters. Check out what you’ll get to do:

* Match shell casings in a firearms lab
* Hear from a forensic pathologist in a realistic autopsy room
* See a victim’s blood tested in the toxicology lab
* Learn about the advances in DNA profiling
* Examine the role human judgment plays with the advancement in technology

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This sounds like lots of fun. For information go HERE.

The 4th Annual Jackson Hole Film Festival will take place June 7-11, 2007, and will screen approximately 80 independent films competing in 7 program categories including; Independent Features, Independent Shorts, Documentaries, World Program: Spotlight Far East, Global Insight Program, Sports Action and Student Voices. Representing more than 20 countries, the Festival is committed to creating a platform for global inspiration and change. Supporting the presentation of this year’s Festival are InStyle Magazine, America Express, Subaru, Coty Inc., Redwood Creek, Anheuser-Busch, Wexler Corporation, Tommy Bahama and Bresnan Communications.

The 2007 Jackson Hole Film Festival is also pleased to welcome to Jackson Hole a prestigious list of judges including Golden Globe and Emmy Award nominated actress Thora Birch, acclaimed actress and Screen Actors Guild Award winner Jorja Fox, renowned USA Today film critic Claudia Puig, director and Jackson Hole Film Festival Rosemount Diamond Award Winner Robert Collector, critically acclaimed director and Jackson Hole Film Festival Audience Choice Award Winner James Burke, producer Cevin Cathell, director and cinematographer Brian Liu, award winning producer, writer and director Joe Fab, writer, producer and director Ryan Engle and President of Sidney Kimmel Entertainment Mark Lindsay.

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