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Spoiler Thread: Unknown Subject

“Unknown Subject” – The BAU team searches for a serial rapist in Houston known as “The Piano Man” who has resurfaced and is assaulting his previous victims. Also, Prentiss tries to come to terms with her trauma from last year and with rejoining the team, on the 150th episode of CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Jan. 25 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

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Criminal Minds' Paget Brewster: Prentiss and Hotch Will Have a "Nice Little Moment"

Paget Brewster is already bracing for the fan reaction.

"There's a nice little moment between Prentiss and Hotch in the episode," she tells TVGuide.com of Criminal Minds' 150th installment airing Wednesday. "I know the fans who want Hotch and Prentiss together are going to go nuts! They're totally gonna lose it. I can already picture it. People really want them to date for some reason and I think this will just add to that."

Read the whole article on tvguide.com.

TV schedule for January 25th

Don't miss the double header of Criminal Minds tonight on CBS with a rerun of episode "Painless" at 8pm and the 150th episode "Unknown Subject" at 9pm... ENJOY !!!

Press Release: Closing Time

THE BAU TEAM HITS SOME ROUGH SURF WHEN THEY INVESTIGATE BODIES FOUND IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LIFEGUARD TOWERS, ON “CRIMINAL MINDS,” WEDNESDAY, FEB. 15

CHEAT TWEET: It’s no beach day 4 the BAU when bodies are found along the SoCal coast, on #CriminalMinds 2/15 9pm ET/PT http://bit.ly/zLCMew

“Closing Time” – The BAU team hit choppy waters on the beaches of Southern California when they discover a series of bodies hidden in lifeguard towers along the coast, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Feb. 15 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

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

GUEST CAST:
Geoffrey Blake (Michael)
Ashlee Füss (Michelle Green)
Jordan Potter (John Holden)
Bellamy Young (Beth Clemmons)
Tyler Neitzel (Hunter)
Chris Payne Gilbert (Agent Parker)
Kathleen M. Darcy (Elaine Kraus)
Ryan Scott Greene (Jimmy)
Rod Rowland (Doug Summers)
Brian Mulvey (Gus)
Maury Morgan (Andrea Wright)
Hervé Clermont (Dr. Brandon MacDonald)
Alison Trumbull (Kelsey Ashwood)
Tim Martin Gleason (Todd Ashwood)
Cody Saintgnue (Tyler Allison)

WRITTEN BY: Rick Dunkle
DIRECTED BY: Jesse Warn

Criminal Minds Boss Teases Episode 150, Weighs In on BAU Romance and the [Spoiler] Rumor

This Wednesday at 9/8c, CBS’ Criminal Minds uncorks a memorable 150th episode – no easy feat, given the vast array of sorid subject matter already served up in the years gone by. TVLine invited showrunner Erica Messer to reveal how she found a new twist to mark the landmark occasion, weigh in on some fans’ most fervent wish and share a taste of the Season 7 finale.

Our readers have been very much looking forward to Episode 150. What opportunity did you see here, with this landmark outing?
It’s interesting because with our 100th episode, Hotch went head-to-head with the Reaper, and we didn’t have a story like that for the 150th. One, because you’re not really going to get any better than Hotch versus his nemesis, and two, because the Prentiss version of that happened last season and culminated in the premiere this year. So by the time we get to the 150th we didn’t want to manufacture something, so we looked at what we do every week, which is use our wits to save a victim who’s been in captivity since at least the end of Act 1. We took that and put it on its head and said, “What if this time around a victim actually has an unsub [in captivity], and the victory will be if the team can get her to not kill somebody?” And whether or not that happens remains to be seen.

Read the whole article on tvline.com.

picture info:
Erica Messer, Executive Producer, CRIMINAL MINDS. This photo is provided for use in conjunction with the TCA WINTER PRESS TOUR 2012 EXECUTIVE AND SHOWRUNNER COCKTAIL RECEPTION. © 2012 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Thomas Gibson interview - ‘The Poor Guy...’

Thomas Gibson can’t be pigeonholded - going from fluffy sitcom Dharma & Greg into gritty FBI series Criminal Minds. He talks about playing the dark and wounded Aaron Hotchner, and his work commute from Texas to California

SOME ACTORS, ESPECIALLY those particularly associated with one role, squeeze in as many side projects as possible, playing roles as varied as they can. Thomas Gibson would seem like a prime candidate to employ such a strategy, but he doesn’t, even though he has starred as the super-serious FBI profiler Aaron Hotchner for seven seasons on the hit CBS series Criminal Minds.

Read the whole article on khaleejtimes.com.

Promo Picture: A Thin Line

“A Thin Line”-- Dr. Reid (Matthew Gray Gubler) and the BAU team have to solve the mystery of several home invasions and murders in the California inland empire, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, February 22 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Cliff Lipson/CBS ©2012 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Promo Picture: A Thin Line

“A Thin Line”-- For Emily Prentiss (Paget Brewster, right), this latest case of home invasions and murders in California means the BAU team including Jennifer “JJ” Jareau (AJ Cook, left) and Derek Morgan (Shemar Moore) must figure out who and why, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, February 22 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Cliff Lipson/CBS ©2012 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Promo Picture: A Thin Line

“A Thin Line”-- Our BAU (LtoR: A.J. Cook, Shemar Moore, Matthew Gray Gubler, Paget Brewster, Thomas Gibson, and Joe Mantegna) team is in the process of briefing a local California police department on the occurrence of several home invasions and murders in the inland empire, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, February 22 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Cliff Lipson/CBS ©2012 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Promo Picture: A Thin Line

“A Thin Line”-- Emily Prentiss (Paget Brewster, left) and David Rossi (Joe Mantegna, rear) watch as Aaron Hotchner (Thomas Gibson, center) enlists the support of the local California Police Department in the inland empire over several home invasions and murders that requires the attention of all, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, February 22 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Cliff Lipson/CBS ©2012 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Promo: Unknown Subject

Song Info: True Genius

The song played at the end of the Criminal Minds episode "True Genius" - when Reid gets his bday surprise - was "Lonely World" by Jeremy Silver.

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Press Release: Snake Eyes

THE BAU TEAM TRIES TO BEAT THE HOUSE WHEN THEY INVESTIGATE A SERIES OF CASINO-RELATED MURDERS IN ATLANTIC CITY, AND GARCIA WONDERS IF SHE AND MORGAN BECAME TOO FRIENDLY AFTER A FIGHT WITH HER BOYFRIEND, ON “CRIMINAL MINDS,” WEDNESDAY, FEB. 8

Dean Cain (“Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman”) Guest Stars as Down-On-His-Luck Gambler Curtis Banks

CHEAT TWEET: The BAU needs Lady Luck on their side to solve murders at an Atlantic City casino, on #CriminalMinds 2/8 9pm ET/PT http://bit.ly/ADLSse

“Snake Eyes” – The BAU tries their luck in Atlantic City when the team is called in to investigate a series of ritualistic casino-related murders. Also, after a spat with her boyfriend, Kevin, Garcia thinks she and Morgan may have gotten a little too friendly with each other, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Feb. 8 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

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

GUEST CAST:
Nicholas Brendon (Kevin Lynch)
Dean Cain (Curtis Banks)
Sandra Purpuro (Agent Carol Goslin)
Joe Egender (Eddie Bee)
Vanessa Branch (Teri)
Frankie Jay Allison (Vince)
Jenn Korbee (Francesca)
Chuck Saale (Head of Security)
Christopher DeMaci (Jimmy)
Randy Irwin (Security Guard)
Yanni Walker (Player #1)
Nikki Ganz (Liz Dorsey)
Chasty Ballesteros (Tahitian Girl)

WRITTEN BY: Bruce Zimmerman
DIRECTED BY: Doug Aarniokoski

Quote Info: True Genius

Morgan: "Three can keep a secret if two are dead." Benjamin Franklin.

Reid: "There is no greater sorrow than to recall in misery the time when we were happy." Dante.

Advent Calendar WINNER

Congrats to JC (castleruins.blogspot.com) for winning this unique signed picture with Shemar Moore & Erica Messer.

Sorry for those who didn't win - we hope you ALL had fun participating in our little riddle !!

UPDATE: For those who didn't participate... the solution word was MERRY CHRISTMAS CMFANATICS...

Spoiler Thread: True Genius

“True Genius” – A series of murders in San Francisco bearing the tell-tale signs of the infamous Zodiac Killer have the BAU wondering if the notorious serial killer has returned. Also, Reid ponders if he should be doing more with his genius abilities, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Jan. 18 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Best-selling crime novelist Patricia Cornwell guest stars as herself, as a guest at a violent crime seminar attended by Reid and Prentiss.

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Actor JEFF NEWBURG Takes ‘Genius’ to a Whole New Level on “CRIMINAL MINDS”

Guest Starring in the Mid-Season Return on January 18, 2012

Los Angeles, CA – Actor JEFF NEWBURG goes head-to-head in a game of wits when he stars in an all-new episode of the hit CBS crime-drama CRIMINAL MINDS, scheduled to air on January 18, 2012.

CRIMINAL MINDS follows an elite group of Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) profilers, as they analyze the nation's most dangerous criminals in an effort to anticipate their next moves before they strike again. In the mid-season return episode titled “True Genius,” the BAU investigates the apparent return of the infamous San Francisco Zodiac Killer. The teams brilliant Dr. Spencer Reid (Matthew Gray Gubler)
meets his match in the ‘true genius’ of Caleb Rossmore (Newburg), causing Reid to contemplate his own accomplishments.

picture's courtesy of Jeff Newburg - Jeff with his costar and childhood best-friend character name harvey, played by Finn Wittrock.

Newburg was thrilled at the opportunity to bring such a complex character to life, commenting “It’s rare to get the chance to play such breadth and depth in a single role. It was a challenge and a joy.”

picture's courtesy of Jeff Newburg - Jeff (on the left) with a couple of his victims

Newburg has been building a solid career since arriving in Hollywood. His on-screen credits consist of studio and independent features, shorts, and major television guest appearances including: “The Ugly Truth,” “Cold Case,” “Lie to Me,” “Crossing Jordan,” and the daytime drama “The Young and the Restless.”

Newburg has been making a name for himself off-screen as well, with several projects currently underway including two premiering in January. Up first, Newburg created and stars in the original comedy web series, “Penny Gets Bad News”; and he directed and stars in John Isaac Watters’ new music video for the track “Houses Filled with
Light.” He is also currently in development as creator and star of the original television pilot “Jack Mather’s Demons,” about a down-on-his-luck exorcist; and he’s set to star in the upcoming horror film “Squatter,” in which he also helped develop.

Born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, Newburg attended Northwestern University majoring in Fiction Writing and Religion. Always looking for a challenge, he decided to minor in History, while also working as a grant-winning visual artist and musician on the Chicago scene. Of course, it’s no surprise that this over-achiever graduated Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa, and shortly after made the decision to move to Los Angeles to further his career.

For additional information about Jeff Newburg visit: www.imdb.me/jeffnewburg

Matthew Gray Gubler on LATE LATE SHOW

Matthew Gray Gubler on the LATE LATE SHOW

MGG will visit Craig Ferguson's LATE LATE SHOW today (January 3rd), so tune in to CBS at 12:35am/11:35pm C