Friday, January 21, 2011

Criminal Minds cast not thrilled with franchise


From TVGuide


‘Minds’ cast not thrilled with franchise

By Diana Cowan


Shemar Moore wants ‘Criminal’ spinoff to fail

In less than a month’s time, Criminal Minds will shift from being a singular crime drama to a franchise brand. Feb. 16 marks the debut of its spinoff, Suspect Behavior, and to say the original cast is less than thrilled is an understatement. In fact, they offered up some rather frank opinions on the subject to TV Guide Canada.

“I’m flattered that we’ve done such a good job that they would like to do another show, but there’s another part of me that wants it to fail,” states Shemar Moore on the show’s L.A. set. “CBS, as far as I know, has never had a failed spinoff. I’m not gonna lie, I hope this is their first. Nothing against those actors, but because if it fails [CBS will] realize that this shit ain’t easy.”

“We worked with a guest cast and they used our resources and our crew, and we worked really hard to create this thing for them (and) we kinda got shafted,” continues Paget Brewster. “And it was what we were afraid of. We were afraid that we would be cannibalised for the creation of this next show and unfortunately, that’s a little bit of what happened.”

On the flip side, Thomas Gibson notes the whole Criminal brand would look bad if any part of it didn’t succeed and Matthew Gray Gubler says he’s “very curious” to see the spinoff; however, he does point out he prefers fresh ideas to Hollywood remakes.

Regardless, Suspect Behavior was the source behind the changes to the original, which was confirmed by CBS president Nina Tassler at the recent TCAs. Though the cast appears to have welcomed new addition Rachel Nichols with open arms, Cook’s dismissal threw them for a loop and sadly, it looks like Brewster may soon be following in her footsteps. This season, the actress says her character will face a growing problem that stems from her past with a European organization, which “may or may not lead to my demise.”

Those who keep abreast of Criminal news know that Brewster’s Season 6 deal includes a pilot out, meaning she’s free to film another television show should she so choose to. While she says nothing has struck her fancy to date, it’s very possible the BAU will have another spot to fill come next fall — yet another upset to both cast members and fans alike.

“I don’t even want to cross that bridge. I really don’t,” says Gibson.

Criminal Minds airs Wednesdays at 9 p.m. ET on CTV/CBS. Suspect Behavior debuts post-Criminal

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Matthew Gray Gubler at The Golden Globes




2011 InStyle/Warner Brothers Golden Globes Party - Arrivals

Actor Matthew Gray Gubler arrives at the 2011 InStyle And Warner Bros. 68th Annual Golden Globe Awards post-party held at The Beverly Hilton hotel on January 16, 2011 in Beverly Hills, California.

( January 15, 2011 - Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images North America)

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Criminal Minds Sneak Peek at Episode 6.12 "Corazon"


Criminal Minds Press release for episode "Today I do"




THE BAU IS CALLED TO UPSTATE NEW YORK TO INVESTIGATE MYSTERIOUS DISAPPERANCES, ON "CRIMINAL MINDS," WEDNESDAY, FEB. 16

Guest Stars Include Rachel Miner as a Missing Person, Molly; Corbin Bernsen as Molly's Father, Jerry; and Joshua Leonard as Molly's Boyfriend, Lyle

"Today I Do" - The BAU is called to upstate New York to investigate mysterious disappearances. Also, Prentiss gets some disturbing news about one of her former Interpol colleagues, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Feb. 16 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Guest stars include Rachel Miner as a missing person, Molly; Corbin Bernsen as Molly's father, Jerry; and Joshua Leonard as Molly's boyfriend, Lyle.


SERIES REGULARS:

David Rossi................................ Joe Mantegna
Aaron Hotchner....................... Thomas Gibson
Emily Prentiss........................... Paget Brewster
Derek Morgan.......................... Shemar Moore
Dr. Spencer Reid........... Matthew Gray Gubler
Penelope Garcia.................. Kirsten Vangsness
Ashley Seaver........................... Rachel Nichols

GUEST CAST:

Molly.......................................... Rachel Miner
Jane........................................... Rebecca Field
Lyle......................................... Joshua Leonard
Tsia Mosely................................. Siena Goines
Chief Barrows............................... Don Harvey
Donnie.......................................... Peter Cilella
Bill.............................................. Aaron Wilton
Jerry........................................ Corbin Bernsen
Carla Wendel............................ Karen Landry
Ian Doyle.......................... Timothy V. Murphy
Peter............................................ Derek Smith
Mantis........................................ John Hemphill
Dr. Weingold.............................. Taylor Brock


WRITTEN BY: Alicia Kirk
DIRECTED BY: Ali Selim