Watching CSI

A MURDER CASE INVOLVING EXTREME PLASTIC SURGERY LEADS HORATIO TO RON SARIS, WHO IS ALIVE AND SEEKING REVENGE ON JULIA, ON “CSI: MIAMI,” MONDAY, APRIL 13

Elizabeth Berkley (”The L Word”) Returns as Julia Winston, and Brooke Burns (”Miss Guided”) Guest Stars

“Chip/Tuck” - A murder case involving extreme plastic surgery leads Horatio to Ron Saris, who is alive and seeking revenge on Julia, on CSI: MIAMI, Monday, April 13 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

SERIES REGULARS:

Horatio Caine: David Caruso
Calleigh Duquesne: Emily Procter
Eric Delko: Adam Rodriguez
Ryan Wolfe: Jonathan Togo
Det. Frank Tripp: Rex Linn
Natalia Boa Vista: Eva La Rue
Dr. Tara Price: Megalyn Echikunwoke
Kyle Harmon: Evan Ellingson

RECURRING CAST:

Julia Winston: Elizabeth Berkley
Ron Saris: Kim Coates
Michael Travers: Christopher Redman
Dave Benton: Wes Ramsey
Rick Stetler: David Lee Smith

GUEST CAST:

Dr. Ethan Reeger: Paul Keely
Lauren Reeger: Paulina Olyszynski
Dr. Sean Loftin: Kevin Rahm
Steven Corbett: James Patrick Stuart
Elizabeth Corbett: Amelia Heinlie
Bonnie Galinetti: Brooke Burns
Lucas Galinetti: Jake Thomas
Marika Dupont: Marinda Kaha
Tyler Marr: Steve Byers
Rita: Kate French
George: Bernardo Badillo

WRITTEN BY: Brian Davidson

DIRECTED BY: Allison Liddi

RATING: To Be Announced

Liza Marquez is suing David Caruso for fraud, breach of their settlement agreement, and emotional distress. The mother of David’s two youngest children says she and David met on the CSI Miami set in 2004. Soon after they started dated and subsequently began living together. Liza claims that David gave her a ring, asked her to stop working and promised he’d never to leave her.

She also claims that David was a “possessive boyfriend and reluctant father who ended their relationship two days after the birth of their second child.”

Liza contends that David promised her a $1 million settlement then never came through. He allegedly told her he’d “bury her” she tried to pursue the matter. She now wants the deed to the house the couple shared and punitive damages.

According to David’s attorney, the actor finds the lawsuit “unfortunate since these claims will divert the parties and the court’s attention away from the best interests of the children”.

His manager, Jason Weinberg released the following statement:

“Last month David became concerned about the welfare of his children and sought court assistance to redefine David’s and Liza’s custodial schedules.

“It now appears that Liza has decided to retaliate by raising false claims against David, which David finds unfortunate since these claims will divert the parties’ and the court’s attention away from the best interests of the children.”

There’s a lot going on with David right now. He’s been dealing with this stalker, now this. Hopefully they can settle this matter amicably before it turns into and ugly court battle.”

Liza’s legal counsel says the suit isn’t retaliatory because the ” lawsuit was prepared, submitted to him in June, settled in August and then he delays it for six months”.

You can view complete court documents here.

According to Forbes, CSI is on one TV’s most lucrative shows. Based on research by TNS Media Intelligence, CSI makes $2.1 million per 30 minute segment by charging $201,000 for a 30 second ad. After all the super secret number crunching, the show averages $4.2 million per airing.

“It’s not necessarily just eyeballs that advertisers are buying here,” Ed Gentner, senior vice president of video investment activation at MediaVest said. “It’s the right eyeballs.”

I do find it strange that CSI Miami didn’t make the list. It’s one of the most popular shows in the world. Maybe salaries and location shoots hurt it’s ranking?

For a complete list of the top 15 money makers click below.

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I do love when CBS release a sneak peak of an ep.

Episode press release:
WHEN THE CSIs FIND A MAN SHOT TO DEATH INSIDE AN EMPTY THEATER, STELLA SOON REALIZES THAT THE CRIME SCENE WAS STAGED, ON “CSI: NY,” WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8

Katherine McPhee (Former “American Idol” Runner-Up) Guest Stars

“Prey” - While investigating the shooting of a man in an empty theater, Stella realizes that the crime scene is oddly familiar and staged, on CSI: NY, Wednesday, April 8 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

SERIES REGULARS:

Det. Mac Taylor: Gary Sinise
Det. Stella Bonasera: Melina Kanakaredes
Danny Messer: Carmine Giovinazzo
Dr. Sheldon Hawkes: Hill Harper
Det. Don Flack: Eddie Cahill
Lindsay Monroe: Anna Belknap
Adam Ross: AJ Buckley
Dr. Sid Hammerback: Robert Joy

GUEST CAST:

Det Jessica Angell: Emmanuelle Vaugier
Phillip Langdon: Eddie Mills
Marshall Baxter: Tim Fields
James Copeland: Sam Ball
Gavin Skidmore: Michael Trevino
Lisa: Marlana Carter
Professor P: Tony Amendola
Odessa Shaw/Dana Melton: Katharine McPhee
Manager: Wayne Lopez

Written by: Wendy Battles & Noah Nelson

Directed by: Marshall Adams

RATING: To Be Announced

Melina  Kanakaredes showed off her great heart and great legs at Comedy for a Cure.  In it’s eighth year, Comedy for a Cure benefits the Tuberous Sclerosias Alliance. Tuberous sclerosis complex “is a genetic disorder that causes tumors to form in many different organs, primarily in the brain, eyes, heart, kidney, skin and lungs. You will see it referred to both as tuberous sclerosis (TS) and tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC).”

Nearly 1 million people worldwide have TSC. Fifty thousand of those are in the United States.

Patricia Heaton served as the honorary chairperson of this year’s event. Other celeb attendees included Terri Hatcher, Dana Delaney and Leeza Gibbons. Since it’s inception, Comedy for a Cure has raised over $1 million to help cure the disease. Check out the photos of Melina with other TV leading ladies.

Emily Procter was gorgeous in gray at Bravo’s annual A-List awards. Other celebs on tap were Gwen Stefani, Neil Patrick Harris, Jenny McCarthy,Tori Spelling, Kim Kardashian and Kelly Rowland.  Kathy Griffin hosted the show which airs on Wednesday, April 15th @ 10/9c.   Maybe we can catch another glimpse of Emily.

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As part of an extensive interview with TV Guide, director William Friedkin said he thinks that Jorja Fox will return to the show. Friedkin, who directed CSI’s 200th episode, is a longtime friend of William Petersen and previously directed the December 2007 CSI episodes Cockroaches. Check out the excerpt where he talks about Jorja:

I think he’ll do a few [more episodes] as he said he would. I think if they can craft some special stories for him… I think Jorja [Fox] will as well. But it was really a pleasure to work with the other guys. I love working with Marg [Helgenberger] and Paul [Guilfoyle] and George [Eads], Eric [Szmanda]. Liz Vassey I think is underused on that show. I think she’s wonderful. I’ll tell you, I’ve been on feature films where the actors aren’t as prepared as they are on that show.

THE CSI TEAM DELVES INTO THE WORLD OF MEXICAN WRESTLING WHEN ONE OF LANGSTON’S FORMER STUDENTS IS FOUND MURDERED, ON “CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION,” THURSDAY, APRIL 2 This Marks the 200th Episode of the Series

Directed By Academy Award and Golden Globe Award Winner William Friedkin (”The Exorcist”)

“Mascara” - Langston is shocked when his former student is found murdered and becomes the focus of a CSI investigation into the world of Mexican wrestling, on CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION, Thursday, April 2 (9:00-10:01 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Academy Award and Golden Globe Award winner William Friedkin (”The Exorcist”) directs this 200th episode of the series.

SERIES REGULARS:

Dr. Raymond Langston: Laurence Fishburne
Catherine Willows: Marg Helgenberger
Nick Stokes: George Eads
Captain Jim Brass: Paul Guilfoyle
Greg Sanders: Eric Szmanda
Dr. Robbins: Robert David Hall
David Phillips: David Berman
Hodges: Wallace Langham
Wendy Simms: Liz Vassey
Riley Adams: Lauren Lee Smith

GUEST CAST:

Dan Forester: Matt O’Leary
Silvia Mallick: Aimee Deshayes
Fantasma: Aaron Aguilera
Payaso Solitario: Carlos Carrasco
Palo Priest: Conrad Roberts
Julio Maytorena: Rey Gallegos
Voodoo Patron #1: Tequila Mockingbird
Voodoo Patron #2: Megan De Lucas
Mercurio Jr.: Martin Fernandez Lepe
Wrestler #7: Victor Cabillo
Chivo #1: Jesus Garcia
Chivo #2: Omar Garcia

TELEPLAY BY: Dustin Lee Abraham

STORY BY: Dustin Lee Abraham and Naren Shankar, one of the series’ executive producers

DIRECTED BY: William Friedkin

RATING: To Be Announced

I’d heard a few internet rumors that William Petersen was in Cannes but I couldn’t pinpoint why. Turns out he’s appearing at the MIPTV conference in the French city. It’s a venue for selling, buying, financing and distributing media internationally. Billy was there promoting CSI and to present at the International Digital Emmy Awards (IDEA). I think Billy looks good with the all white hair. They never let it go completely white on the show because it was too hard to shoot.  He’s even lost a few pounds.  Jorja looks great as well. After working those long hours for years, it looks like leaving the show has been good for them.  I know we miss them but I’m glad they’re enjoying their lives.

Enjoy the photos. We’ve got tons.

Jorja Fox and Marg Helgenburger glammed it up for the 2009 Genesis Awards. The Genesis Awards, sponsored by the Humane Society,  honors media for raising awareness about animal issues.  This year’s honorees included the Oprah Winfrey Show “for throwing its spotlight on puppy mills, dogfighting and factory farming.”

Jorja Fox and Reed Scott presented the Award for TV news magazine.   20/20 won for Elephant PTSD.  Marg presented the Dramatic Series award which went to Grey’s Anatomy for Life During Wartime, For a complete list of honors you can click after the pics.

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WHEN RYAN IS KIDNAPPED, HE’S FORCED TO BETRAY HORATIO AND THE TEAM, ON “CSI: MIAMI,” MONDAY, MARCH 30

“Wolfe In Sheep’s Clothing” - When Ryan is kidnapped, he’s forced to betray Horatio and the team, on CSI: MIAMI, Monday, March 30 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

SERIES REGULARS:

Horatio Caine: David Caruso
Calleigh Duquesne: Emily Procter
Eric Delko: Adam Rodriguez
Ryan Wolfe: Jonathan Togo
Det. Frank Tripp: Rex Linn
Natalia Boa Vista: Eva La Rue
Dr. Tara Price: Megalyn Echikunwoke

RECURRING CAST:

Dave Benton: Wes Ramsey
Mark Gantry: Josh Hopkins
Billy Gantry: Tanner Blaze

GUEST CAST:

Ian Warner: J. Downing
Cynthia Lang: Emily Foxler
Jim Colton: Aaron Behr
Ben Porterson: David Zayas
Andrei: Dimitrie Diatchenko
Principal Jennings: Miguel Najera

WRITTEN BY: Krystal Houghton

DIRECTED BY: Carey Meyer

RATING: To Be Announced

After months on the run, the woman accused of stalking David Caruso has been apprehended. The 40-something Austrian woman is accused of sending more than a 100 threatening letters to the star. She was arrested on immigration charges in Baja California, Mexico several weeks ago and deported back to her native Austria on Thursday.

According to the court, the woman became angry with David after he refused to give her an autograph ultimately sending at least one letter threatening to kill the star. It’s also believed in CSI blogosphere that the same woman maintains various negative David Caruso sites and posts disparaging comments about the actor under different pseudonyms.

A court-appointed psychiatrist testified that the suspect has a “profound personality disorder.” If convicted, she faces up to three years in prison.

The former fan fled Austria after she failed to appear in Austrian court twice. If the suspect is convicted she’ll face up to 3 years in prison. No court date has been set.

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Melina Kanakerides has scored a plum role in a Hollywood fantasy film.   She’ll play the goddess Athena alongside Hollywood A-listers Pierce Brosnon and Uma Thurman.  Percy Jackson is based on the Rick Riordan book by same name. The Percy Jackson and the Olympians series centers around Percy Jackson, a 12-year-old boy who learns he’s Poseidon’s son. The project is garnering Harry Potter-like buzz because of the subject matter and because Chris Columbus, who directed the first two Harry Potter films, has signed on.

The film is scheduled for a February 2010 release.

This is a real coup for Melina.  If the series does well, it could propel her into meatier film roles. Melina was recently nominated for an Arts Gabby. The Gabby awards honor professionals from the Greek American community.

Eva LaRue and with boyfriend Brad Hamlin lit up the red carpet yesterday at the  TV Guide Sexiest Stars party.  The  event honored  the sexiest  TV stars named in the magazine’s March 26 edition. Eva is set to wed the president of Del Mar Seafood’s in Mexico this summer.

“I told him, ‘I’m looking for a long-term companion, but I don’t see the sense in getting married again,’” Eva said about their first date.

She soon changed her mind. “Within a month or two, we were both on the wedding train. It just seemed silly not to marry the person you’ve loved more than anybody.”

TV Guide named  CSI’s George Eads one of their sexiest stars. George didn’t attend the gala. Too bad he’s one of my favorite CSI hunks.

On to the pics of Eva an Joe. Enjoy.