Thursday, August 18, 2016

Years ago a showrunner I had a great relationship with fired a writer that was truly like a brother to me. I was incensed that he would do what I considered to be such a cruel and stupid thing. So I hopped a plane, walked onto the production lot, up the stairs as quickly as I could, walked into his office, closed the door and literally screamed at & with him for 30 minutes. He had made the decision, not the networks, and I was livid and not backing down. Neither was he. He rattled off reasons and I made excuses. And then we both just stopped talking. It was quiet. The type of quiet that is hard to explain. I was mad, he felt bad because he understood how hurt I felt and we were both out of things to say. We sat there quietly just looking at each other for a really long time. Then I walked down the stairs onto the set and visited with my friends on the crew, went back to my hotel and had dinner & lots of drinks with some writers and called it a night. The next four days on set I avoided the showrunner as much as possible but before I left to head home he told me that one day I would understand and it was okay to feel the way I felt. We never discussed it again on my future visits. Neither of us had anything else to say that the other would want to hear but we stayed close and put it in a box. Several years later, when he was no longer the showrunner, I visited him at his new office on the old Disney lot and I apologized. Years had shown me that the writer was not the man I thought I knew so well. He was toxic and even after my giving him chance after chance to prove to me he was the man I had fought so hard for I had to admit to myself that he wasn't. I cut him out of my life which was hard for me to do but there were too many broken promises and too many lies. He is a brilliant writer. Nobody can take that away from him but he is not the man the public, or I, thought he was. Just because you have amazing talent doesn't mean you belong "in the room". When you make others uncomfortable, talk smack and treat others badly, your talent doesn't factor in. Nobody deserves the right to create a hostile work environment for others. Not even one of the best TV writers in the business. Nobody has that right. Not actors, writers, crew members or the office workers. Not even someone I considered a brother.

Monday, January 04, 2016

Blog is going threw a face lift & will be reopening soon!

Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Criminal Minds Cast at CBS Annual Summer Stars Party (TCAs)

A.J. Cook (Jennifer “JJ” Jareau), Kirsten Vangsness (Penelope Garcia), Jeanne Tripplehorn (Alex Blake), Joe Mantegna (David Rossi), Shemar Moore (Derek Morgan), Matthew Gray Gubler (Dr. Spencer Reid) having fun in the Bosco Booth at the CBS Annual Summer Stars Party.

Saturday, July 20, 2013

A.J. Cook Birthday Card

Criminal Minds: A.J. Cook, Jennifer Jareau on Criminal Minds, celebrates her birthday on Monday, July 22th. Please use this thread to wish A.J. a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY. :)

Friday, July 05, 2013

Kirsten Vangness Birthday Card

Criminal Minds: Kirsten Vangness, Penelope Garcia on Criminal Minds, celebrates her birthday on Sunday, July 7th. Please use this thread to wish Kirsten a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY. :)

Happy Birthday, Kirsten !!!

Sunday, June 30, 2013

Thomas Gibson Birthday Card

Criminal Minds: Thomas Gibson, Aaron Hotchner on Criminal Minds, celebrates his birthday on Wednesday, July 3rd.
Please use this thread to wish Thomas a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY. :)

Happy Birthday, Thomas !!!

Monday, June 17, 2013

Criminal Minds: Season 9 premieres September 25th

CBS today announced their 2013-2014 premiere dates...

Wednesday, Sept. 25
9:00-10:00 PM CRIMINAL MINDS (9th season premiere)
10:00-11:00 PM CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION (14th season premiere)

Thursday, June 06, 2013

Message from Kirsten Vangsness


Its me, Kirsten. Of, Kirsten on the TV show! and Kirsten in the Play! And Kirsten you should be in a movie!
So I took that advice and have been making a movie....

As you may know from the Facebook, I am doing a kickstarter to raise funds to finish the movie I am executive producer of what Joe Mantegna says will be "One of the greatest movies ever made.", "Kill Me, Deadly"

We have been filming the movie the last two years with now only 14 more days of shooting to go that we want to film this summer. Most of the movie is funded- and a great deal of that money is my own- if I put any more into it I will get in trouble:) - SO we are widening the net and our community of movie making with a Kickstarter campaign.

Kickstarter is a way to crowd fund this explains...

http://www.kickstarter.com/hello?ref=nav

Meaning a crowd of folks are donating money. Our goal is 200,000 dollars by July 1st. How it works is you go to the site here...

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1768614175/kill-me-deadly-a-film-noir-comedy

...and pledge an amount, anywhere from a dollar to... ahem, more than a dollar:) Whatever feels good to you, and we have nifty incentives for each amount.
THEN come July 1 if we reach our goal we get to use the money you pledged and if we don't reach our goal that money goes back to you.

This is where I need favors- I need you to go to this kickstarter, look at it, fall in love (easy part, just watch and you'll see) donate what FEELS GOOD (nothing painful) and then share with who you know.

ANNNNDDDD beings as I know and love you- if theres a special perk you want (me coming to your house and cooking dinner, putting something of yours on my work desk so its filmed the whole year, signed pictures. set visits) let me know what you can do and we can work something out privately....

Right now, I want the kickstarter numbers of PEOPLE to go up. We have 237 folks who have put in. I believe we can get more folks behind this than 237 folks....
SO what I need is for you to please consider making a donation today in ANY amount (even 5 bucks you will get weekly video updates from me and behind the scenes stuff) to the film and be a part of theatre/movie history.

I love that I get to share this movie with you. Its super special which you will clearly see when you watch this:

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1768614175/kill-me-deadly-a-film-noir-comedy

And its G rated and birthed in the theatre... kinda like yours truly.

I hope this finds you well and happy. I would love any and all feedback you have too.
xoxoxoxo

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Criminal Minds Season Eight Finale Discussion Thread


Share your thoughts about Criminal Minds Finale in this thread...

For anyone who's interested a note from Joe Mantegna's Facebook Page:

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"It's true that one team member will not survive the season finally.....sorry."

Friday, May 10, 2013

Criminal Minds Renewed for Ninth Season

Wednesday's Top Drama in Viewers and Key Demos is the 20th Show Renewed on America's #1 Network

CBS announced today that CRIMINAL MINDS has been renewed for the 2013-2014 broadcast season, becoming CBS's 20th series to be renewed for next year. Currently in its eighth season, CRIMINAL MINDS ranks as Wednesday's number one drama in viewers (12.24m), adults 18-49 (3.3/09) and adults 25-54 (4.3/10).

CRIMINAL MINDS, about an elite team of FBI profilers who analyze the country’smost twisted criminal minds, stars Joe Mantegna, Thomas Gibson, Shemar Moore, Matthew Gray Gubler, A.J. Cook, Kirsten Vangsness and Jeanne Tripplehorn. Mark Gordon, Erica Messer and Janine Sherman Barrois are executive producers for ABC Studios in association with CBS Television Studios.

Criminal Minds Casting News


‘Criminal Minds’ Stars Close Deals To Return

EXCLUSIVE: After a week of intense negotiations, a couple of deadlines and best and final offers, Criminal Minds leads Thomas Gibson and Joe Mantegna and co-stars Shemar Moore, Kirsten Vangsness and A.J. Cook have all signed new two-year deals to continue on the veteran CBS crime drama.

Read the whole scoop on deadline.com.

Monday, May 06, 2013

Criminal Minds: The Replicator (8x23) & Brothers Hotchner (8x24) [2-hr Season Finale] - Press Release


THE REPLICATOR RETURNS TO TARGET A MEMBER OF THE BAU, AND HOTCH’S BROTHER IS CAUGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TEAM’S LATEST INVESTIGATION, ON THE TWO-HOUR EIGHTH SEASON FINALE OF “CRIMINAL MINDS,” WEDNESDAY, MAY 22

Mark Hamill Guest Stars

Bellamy Young Returns as Hotch’s Girlfriend, Beth Clemmons and Eric Johnson Reprises His Role as Hotch’s Brother, Sean

“Brothers Hotchner” and “The Replicator” – The Replicator zeroes in on the BAU when the killer targets one of the team as the next victim. Also, the BAU is called in to investigate a string of deaths in Manhattan tied to apparent ecstasy overdoses, and Hotch discovers that his estranged brother, Sean, is caught in the middle, on the two-hour eighth season finale of CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, May 22 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Mark Hamill guest stars. Bellamy Young returns as Hotch’s girlfriend, Beth Clemmons, and Eric Johnson reprises his role as Hotch’s brother, Sean.

CHEAT TWEET: #TheReplicator faces off w/the BAU – who will win? Find out on the 2-hr. season finale of #CriminalMinds 5/22, 9pm http://bit.ly/15XTdvC

SERIES REGULARS:
Joe Mantegna (David Rossi)
Thomas Gibson (Aaron Hotchner)
Shemar Moore (Derek Morgan)
Matthew Gray Gubler (Dr. Spencer Reid)
A.J. Cook (Jennifer “JJ” Jareau)
Kirsten Vangsness (Penelope Garcia)
Jeanne Tripplehorn (Alex Blake)

GUEST CAST (“Brothers Hotchner”):
Jayne Atkinson (FBI Section Chief Director Erin Strauss)
Bellamy Young (Beth Clemmons)
Eric Johnson (Sean Hotchner)
Cade Owens (Jack Hotchner)
Kara Luiz (Liz Leonte)
Annabelle Borke (Anna Johnson)
Sean Maguire (Thane Parks)
Steve Wastell (Jim Peters)
Matthew Grathwol (Greg Matulic)
Brie Eley (Kimberly Sullivan)
Paul Shaw (Bernard Hatchitt)
Meghan Strange (Catherine Hatchitt)
Avery Kristen Pohl (Kiegan Hatchitt)
Tony Mirrcandani (Walter Beaird)
Richard Augustine (Larry Feretich)

GUEST CAST (“The Replicator”):
Jayne Atkinson (FBI Section Chief Director Erin Strauss)
Mark Hamill (John Curtis)
Nicholas Brendon (Kevin Lynch)
Teresa Huang (Dr. Weiss)
Kara Luiz (Liz Leonte)
Brian Appel (Agent Anderson)
Mark Moses (Senator Cramer)
Breanne Hill (Strauss Child #1)
Emma Marcus (Strauss Child #2)
Jordan Ledford (Strauss Child #3)

WRITTEN BY: Rick Dunkle (hour one); Erica Messer, one of the series’ executive producers (hour two)

DIRECTED BY: Rob Bailey (hour one); Glenn Kershaw (hour two)

Sunday, May 05, 2013

Criminal Minds: #6 - Press Release


THE BAU TRACKS AN UNSUB TARGETING PEOPLE IN DETROIT, AND BLAKE’S HUSBAND RETURNS WITH A CAREER-CHANGING JOB PROPOSAL FOR HER, ON “CRIMINAL MINDS,” WEDNESDAY, MAY 15

Guest Stars Include D.W. Moffett as Blake’s Husband James and Erin Cummings as Kidnap Victim Emma Churchill

“#6” – The BAU goes to Detroit to track an UnSub with a rapidly changing MO. Also, Blake’s husband returns from overseas with a life-changing career proposition for her, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, May 15 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Guest stars include D.W. Moffett as Blake’s husband James and Erin Cummings as kidnapping victim Emma Churchill.

CHEAT TWEET: The BAU heads 2 Motor City 2 track an UnSub & Blake’s husband returns w/a surprise 4 her on #CriminalMinds 5/15, 9pm http://bit.ly/14TmuIk

SERIES REGULARS:
Joe Mantegna (David Rossi)
Thomas Gibson (Aaron Hotchner)
Shemar Moore (Derek Morgan)
Matthew Gray Gubler (Dr. Spencer Reid)
A.J. Cook (Jennifer “JJ” Jareau)
Kirsten Vangsness (Penelope Garcia)
Jeanne Tripplehorn (Alex Blake)

GUEST CAST:
Adam J. Harrington (Phillip Connor)
Giovanni Adams (Brendon)
Nathan Davis (Eddie)
Gracemarie Serafina (Elizabeth Garrett)
D.W. Moffett (James Blake)
Allison Lane (Mary Hammond)
Jocelyn Ayanna (Dr. Harriet Jones)
James Moses Black (Detective Ron Keaton)
Matthew Floyd Miller (Dennis Hammond)
Erin Cummings (Emma Churchill)
Bruce Kenny (CEO #1)
Cliff Berens (CEO #2)
Elisabeth Noone (Agatha Connor)
Maggie Lehman (Maya Connor)

WRITTEN BY: Breen Frazier
DIRECTED BY: Karen Gaviola

Criminal Minds: Nanny Dearest - Promo Video

‘Criminal Minds’ Showrunner Erica Messer Signs New Deal


EXCLUSIVE: Criminal Minds executive producer/showrunner Erica Messer has closed a new two-year overall deal with ABC Studios. Under the pact, she is set to continue as showrunner on the studio’s veteran crime drama. Locking in Messer has been considered key to Criminal Minds‘ renewal. CBS did not pick up the show for another season along with its other series because of too many uncertainties as Messer and key cast members Thomas Gibson, Joe Mantegna, Shemar Moore, Kirsten Vangsness and A.J. Cook all had no deals beyond this season. ABC Studios and CBS are yet to lock in the actors, but Messer’s deal is expected to help the process.

Read the whole article on deadline.com.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Criminal Minds: Alchemy - Promotional Pictures

Criminal Minds: Nanny Dearest - Press Release

THE BAU TRAVELS TO LOS ANGELES IN SEARCH OF AN UNSUB TARGETING NANNIES, ON “CRIMINAL MINDS,” WEDNESDAY, MAY 8
Guest Stars Include Yvette Gonzalez-Nacer (“The Fresh Beat Band”) as Nanny Gina Mendes and KCBS-TV Anchor Kent Shocknek as a News Reporter

“Nanny Dearest” – The BAU travels to Los Angeles looking for an UnSub who is kidnapping nannies and the children they care for on the same day each year, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, May 8 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Guest stars include Yvette Gonzalez-Nacer (“The Fresh Beat Band”) as Nanny Gina Mendes and KCBS-TV anchor Kent Schocknek as a news reporter.

CHEAT TWEET: It’s no playdate 4 the BAU when they investigate an UnSub targeting nannies in LA on #CriminalMinds 5/8, 9pm http://bit.ly/12CIRxS

SERIES REGULARS:
Joe Mantegna (David Rossi)
Thomas Gibson (Aaron Hotchner)
Shemar Moore (Derek Morgan)
Matthew Gray Gubler (Dr. Spencer Reid)
A.J. Cook (Jennifer “JJ” Jareau)
Kirsten Vangsness (Penelope Garcia)
Jeanne Tripplehorn (Alex Blake)

GUEST CAST:
Josh Stewart (Det. William LaMontagne Jr.)
Mekhai Andersen (Henry)
Christopher Amitrano (Johnny Ray Covey)
Yara Martinez (Tara Rios)
Yvette Gonzalez-Nacer (Gina Mendes)
Samantha Colburn (Melody Payton)
Leif Gantvoort (Shane Payton)
Greg Ainsworth (Jogger)
Greg Dehm (Dr. Jerry Berneman)
Anthony Hawkins Woods (Reporter #1)
Arthur Keng (Reporter #2)
Michelle Loucadoux (Allison Astor)
Alejandro Furth (Dr. Felix Mendoza)
Kent Shocknek (News Reporter)
Thomas Hobson (Leo)
Trevor Kuhn (Max)

WRITTEN BY: Virgil Williams
DIRECTED BY: Doug Aarniokoski

Criminal Minds: Alchemy - Press Release

THE BAU IS CALLED TO RAPID CITY WHEN TWO VICTIMS HAVE BEEN KILLED IN A RITUALISTIC MANNER, AND REID CONTINUES TO STRUGGLE WITH MAEVE’S DEATH, ON “CRIMINAL MINDS,” WEDNESDAY, MAY 1
Series Star Matthew Gray Gubler Directs the Episode

“Alchemy” – The BAU travel to Rapid City after two male victims are discovered murdered in a ritualistic manner. Also, Reid continues to grieve over Maeve’s death, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, May 1 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Series star Matthew Gray Gubler directs the episode.

CHEAT TWEET: How do U deal w/ sadness? Sleep takes a backseat 4 Reid as he mourns Maeve - @GUBLERNATION directs #CriminalMinds 5/1 http://bit.ly/ZfH7pX

SERIES REGULARS:
Joe Mantegna (David Rossi)
Thomas Gibson (Aaron Hotchner)
Shemar Moore (Derek Morgan)
Matthew Gray Gubler (Dr. Spencer Reid)
A.J. Cook (Jennifer “JJ” Jareau)
Kirsten Vangsness (Penelope Garcia)
Jeanne Tripplehorn (Alex Blake)

GUEST CAST:
Angela Bettis (Tess Mynock)
John Posey (Detective Tom Landry)
David Hoflin (Chad Dumont)
Cooper Huckabee (Raoul)
Kate McDaniel (Amber Moxley)
Claudia Christian (Agent Stern)
Calliope Porter (Voluptuous Woman)
John Kerry (Eli Grohl)
Adam Nee (Joseph Purl)
Ed Zajac (Cowboy)
Jody Carter (Old Woman)
John Mawson (Waiter)

WRITTEN BY: Sharon Lee Watson
DIRECTED BY: Series star Matthew Gray Gubler

Criminal Minds: Pay It Forward - Press Release

A SHOCKING DISCOVERY FOUND INSIDE A TIME CAPSULE HAS THE BAU WONDERING IF THERE IS A POSSIBLE LINK TO THE PRESENT DEATH OF A LOCAL POLICE OFFICER, ON “CRIMINAL MINDS,” WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10
Pamela Bellwood Guest Stars as Local Newspaper Editor Wanda Sullivan

“Pay It Forward” – When a time capsule in a small Colorado town is opened 25 years later and contains a gruesome discovery, the BAU investigates that crime and a possible link to the death of a local police officer, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, April 10 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Pamela Bellwood (“Dynasty”) guest stars as local newspaper editor Wanda Sullivan.

CHEAT TWEET: The past is present 4 the BAU when they look 4 links to a time capsule find & a recent death. #CriminalMinds 4/10 9pm http://bit.ly/Yp8SMk

SERIES REGULARS:
Joe Mantegna (David Rossi)
Thomas Gibson (Aaron Hotchner)
Shemar Moore (Derek Morgan)
Matthew Gray Gubler (Dr. Spencer Reid)
A.J. Cook (Jennifer “JJ” Jareau)
Kirsten Vangsness (Penelope Garcia)
Jeanne Tripplehorn (Alex Blake)

GUEST CAST:
Rob Nagle (Tory Chapman)
Bill Dawes (Sheriff Bob Collier)
Missy Crider (Leanne Tipton)
Ryan Cutrona (Sam Wakefield)
Tammy Dahlstrom (Mayor Lindsey Winters)
Linda DeMetrick (Melanie Burke)
Pamela Bellwood (Wanda Sullivan)
Mitch Poulos (Middle Aged Man)
Adam LaCoste (Young Man)
Garrison True (Todd Backus)
David Hayward (Clarence Tipton)
Jeanette O’Connor (Arlene Tipton)
Burt Grinstead (Wade Burke)
Diana Hopper (Young Leanne)
Gregg Christie (Charlie Figg)

WRITTEN BY: Bruce Zimmerman
DIRECTED BY: John Terlesky

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Shemar Moore Birthday Card


Criminal Minds: Shemar Moore, Derek Morgan on Criminal Minds, celebrates his birthday on Saturday, April, 20th. Please use this thread to wish Shemar a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY. :)

Happy Birthday, Shemar !!!

Thursday, April 04, 2013

Criminal Minds: Season Eight - Two-Hour Finale


According to tvline.com Criminal Minds will get a two-hour finale on May 22nd.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013

Criminal Minds: Restoration - Press Release


WHEN THE BAU HEADS TO MORGAN’S OLD NEIGHBORHOOD IN CHICAGO WHERE HE FACES HIS PAINFUL PAST, ON “CRIMINAL MINDS,” WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3
Skipp Sudduth Returns as Captain Stan Gordinski, Who Helps the Team with the Investigation, and Julius Tennon Reprises His Role as Carl Buford, Morgan’s Abuser

“Restoration” – The BAU goes to Morgan’s old neighborhood in urban Chicago in search of an UnSub targeting middle-aged men, and a clue leads Morgan to believe that they are after someone connected to the man who molested him as a child, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, April 3 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Skipp Sudduth (THE GOOD WIFE, “Third Watch”) returns as Captain Stan Gordinski, who helps the team with the investigation, and Julius Tennon (“Lonesome Dove”) reprises his role as Carl Buford, the man who abused Morgan as a child.


SERIES REGULARS:
Joe Mantegna (David Rossi)
Thomas Gibson (Aaron Hotchner)
Shemar Moore (Derek Morgan)
Matthew Gray Gubler (Dr. Spencer Reid)
A.J. Cook (Jennifer “JJ” Jareau)
Kirsten Vangsness (Penelope Garcia)
Jeanne Tripplehorn (Alex Blake)


GUEST CAST:
Keith Tisdell (Rodney Harris)
Dennis LaValle (Anthony Rango)
Jakobe Dempsey (Jerome)
Joe DiGiovanni (Billy)
Skipp Sudduth (Captain Stan Gordinski)
Adela Tirado (Officer Rodriguez)
Julius Tennon (Carl Buford)
Joy DeMichelle (Shondra Walters)
Tom Williamson (James Barfield)
Jordan Aaron Carroll (Teen Morgan)
Garland Whitt (Keron Bendor)
Donis Leonard, Jr. (Tyler Harris)
Nadege August (Sheila Goode)
Ricardo Mamood-Vega (Paul Kelly)
Wendy Rosoff (Female Reporter #1)
A’da Alison Woolfolk (Female Reporter #2)
Vito Viscuso (Male Reporter #3)
Everton Lawrence (Akil)

WRITTEN BY: Jim Clemente and series executive producer Janine Sherman Barrois
DIRECTED BY: Felix Alcala

Discuss the episode in the comment section... careful if you haven't watched yet COMMENTS MIGHT CONTAIN SPOILERS !!

Criminal Minds: Restoration - Sneak Peek #1

Criminal Minds: Retoration Extended Promo

Thursday, March 14, 2013

Interview with HannaH Eisenmann (guest on "The Good Earth")

During our visit to LA last October we had the chance to meet lovely Miss HannaH Eisenmann and her family. Last night was the rerun of her Criminal Minds episode "The Good Earth" we're happy to share our little interview with the rising star...

©Deidhra Fahey

When did you realize you wanted to be an actress?

I have always been around the entertainment business because of my parents. I really don’t remember a time I was not around it in some way. My first acting job was when I was about 6 months old. I was a “Crying Baby” on X Files. But it was after my brother decided to not do gymnastics that our parents actually asked us if we wanted to do acting. We both said yes and have been doing it ever since.
I also love to sing and to write songs. I have been writing songs with my mom for a few years now. I have performed some of them live. I am learning to play the guitar and I hope to one day have an album out.
HannaH w/ her manager Karen Damico (Karma Talent)

What do like the most about acting?

I love the process. I love coming up with the back-story of my character. And learning about things I do not know about to help me understand my character. When I prepare for an audition even if I do not get the part by working hard myself, with my parents and my coach I always learn a lot that helps me for the next role. When I am filming I just love it! I love to be in front of the camera and I love to be on set!
For my role as Lexy on CM, I hand made a doll that I thought Lexy would always carry around with her. The doll was on set but you never see the doll on camera. Even though no one can see the doll it helped me with my character.



You have worked in television and on films, which do you prefer?

I like both because they are so different. When you do episodic it is really quick. Sometimes you only have hours to prepare to audition for producers and a lot of times you know that night or the next day if you got the part. And usually you are on set within days of landing the part. Because I do school on set besides filming there is not a lot of time to hang out and get to know everyone. I was not in school when I filmed Criminal Minds so I was able to hang out more than normal.

HannaH w/ her brother Stone


When you are doing a film especially one that is on location there is more time spent on filming so there is more time to get to know everyone. When we filmed our film FIREFALL we were in the Yosemite area for about 2 weeks. We all stayed in the same place so we were together 24/7. It really made us like a family.

You guest star in the “Good Earth” episode of Criminal Minds. Can you tell us about your time spent on the set? Do you have any stories you can share with us? Which actors did you get a chance to work with?

Yes I can.
I really liked how the director John Terlesky directed me. He was specific with what he wanted me to do and really communicated that to me.
I also loved the script that Bruce Zimmerman wrote and I was happy that I was chosen to play Lexy!

HannaH w/ John Terlesky (Director) & Anne Dudek

Anne Dudek who played my mom was so nice. When we were not filming she would show my mom and me pictures of her kids. In real life she is a really good mom.

Hannah w/ Erica Messer

It was also nice to see Erica Messer when she came to set. I talked to Kirsten Vangsness at lunchtime and I also got to speak to Matthew Gubler who always makes my brother and me laugh!

Hannah & her brother Stone w/ Matthew Gray Gubler

On one day of filming Shemar told my brother Stone and I all about his car and how he had refurbished it. Later that day the sound stage was really dark! Shemar got me when he came up behind me and scared me as he flipped me upside down and put me on his shoulder….. And laughing he said,"And now what are you going to do?" Which made me laugh!

HannaH & her brother Stone w/ Shemar Moore



(Spoiler alert if you have not seen this episode)
On set I worked mainly with Anne Dudek and in the last scenes of the episode I worked with the CM Main Cast - Shemar Moore, Thomas Gibson and Jeanne Tripplehorn. Everyone kept saying how creepy it was! Shemar Moore even sent out an instagram of me in between takes.

©ShemarMoore

Because I was buried in the ground everyone was extra careful to make sure I was ok. It was not CGI! I really was in the ground!
The entire crew really made me feel safe which is why I was smiling in between takes.
I also had my family there. A really amazing set teacher whose job besides teaching is to make sure minors on sets are safe. Even one of my Managers came down to set to make sure all went well.


Any other projects we can look forward to that you are working on?

Yes you can look for my brother Stone and me in our National VERIZON WIRELESS commercial. We play twins. I loved working with him! When we auditioned for it we had to do a lot of improv! That made the audition really a lot of fun! I hope we get to work together again soon!

You can see my family and I dressed in our Star Wars Costumes on the cover of and inside the March issue of WIRED MAGAZINE with Chris Hardwick from the Nerdist. Art Streiber took the photos and they are amazing!


WIRED Magazine cover Photo by Art Streiber

On the cover I am the Jawa by the R2D2 (which is our families R2D2 my Dad made). My Dad is Chewbacca, My Mom is the Boushh and Stone is the other Jawa sitting down. We are also in other photos inside the magazine.
We were asked to do the photo shoot because my Mom and Dad are members of the 501st Legion. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/501st_Legion It is a Star Wars Costuming group that dresses up in screen accurate costumes for Charity events and for High Profile events. As a family we have been doing charity events with the 501st Legion for about 3 years now. We love to put smiles on people’s faces. Dressing in my Jawa and Ewok costumes actually helped me with my part on Criminal Minds for the last scenes of the show.


Do you have a website where fans can get the latest info about your projects?

Yes On April 1,2013 you will be able to go to our website. It is a joint website with my brother.
You can go to either one:
www.hannah-eisenmann.com
www.stone-eisenmann.com.
On the website you will be able to see more behind the scene photos both of our charity work and our film projects. We will keep you up to date with what is new with my brother and me. You can also see our IMDB pages that also regularly are updated. http://www.imdb.me/hannaheisenmann and http://www.imdb.me/stoneeisenmann

HannaH w/ Bruce Zimmermann (Writer)

“I just wanted to say thank you to sindee from the Criminal Minds Fanatic Blog for interviewing me. Thank you to all of the fans that helped my brother and me by sending us snowflakes. And I also want to thank all of the fans for watching the show!” Sincerely,     HannaH Eisenmann


Big THANKS again to HannaH and her family for the great day in LA and for taking the time to answer those questions for us !!

Friday, March 08, 2013

Paget Brewster Birthday Card


Criminal Minds: Paget Brewster, former Emily Prentiss on Criminal Minds, celebrates her birthday on Sunday, March 10th. Please use this thread to wish Paget a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY. :)