CRIMINAL MINDS EPISODE "DISTRESS" TO AIR AT A DIFFERENT TIME.

Criminal Minds: "Distress" on Wednesday, December 26th, 8pm et/pt. The BAU team travels to Houston to investigate a series of seemingly random murders at construction sites. Written by: Oanh Ly. Directed by: John Showalter. Criminal Minds starring: Shemar Moore, Thomas Gibson, Paget Brewster, A.J. Cook, Kirsten Vangsness, Matthew Gray Gubler and Mandy Patinkin. Promo courtesy of roadtodream. :)

CRIMINAL MINDS DVD AUCTION FOR THE ASSISTANCE FUND!

Criminal Minds: We are holding an auction for an autographed set of Criminal Minds season one dvds to raise money for the Criminal Minds Assistance Fund. Andrew Wilder donated his personal set and it was signed by Ed Bernero, Andrew Wilder, Debra Fisher, Erica Messer, Chris Mundy, Simon Mirren, Jay Beatty and Dan Dworkin. Please bid in the comment section and email me a confirmation of your bid. All the proceeds minus shipping will be put into the Criminal Minds Assistance Fund to aid the staff and crew while they are out of work. The auction will end this Thursday at noon est. Thanks. :)
***** AUCTIONS HAVE BEEN PAYED FOR AND THIS POST IS BEING MOVED INTO THE ARCHIVES****

CRIMINAL MINDS SCORES BIG TIME IN THE NIELSEN RATINGS!

Criminal Minds scored big in the Nielsen Ratings for the week ending Dec. 23rd.
1. "Sunday Night Football: Washington at Minnesota," NBC, 14.1 million viewers.
2. "CSI: Miami," CBS, 14.01 million viewers.
3. "60 Minutes," CBS, 13.52 million viewers.
4. "NCIS," CBS, 13.01 million viewers.
5. "Criminal Minds," CBS, 11.66 million viewers.
6. "Biggest Loser 4," NBC, 11.42 million viewers.
7. "Two and a Half Men" (Monday, 9:30 p.m.), CBS, 11.28 million viewers.
8. "CSI: NY," CBS, 11.19 million viewers.
9. "Two and a Half Men," CBS, 11.1 million viewers.
10. "The Unit," CBS, 10.74 million viewers.

CRIMINAL MINDS: DISTRESS REPEAT SCORES FOR CBS.

Criminal Minds: Distress written by Oahn Ly and starring Thomas Gibson, Paget Brewster, A.J. Cook, Shemar Moore, Matthew Gray Gubler, Kirsten Vangsness and Mandy Patinkin scored well this Wed. in the overnight ratings:
"An 8 p.m. repeat of CBS’ Criminal Minds won the lead-off hour with a 6.4 rating/11 share in the overnights. Second was a repeat of NBC’s Most Outrageous Moments (4.4/ 7), followed by the first half of theatrical Christmas With the Kranks on Fox (3.7/ 6), a repeat of ABC’s Pushing Daisies (2.8/ 5), and the CW’s aforementioned Crowned (1.7/ 3). Overall, Christmas With the Kranks averaged a 4.1/ 7 from 8-10 p.m."
http://www.mediaweek.com/mw/newsletters/proginsider/index.jsp

CRIMINAL MINDS: ED BERNERO'S NEW PILOT?

Criminal Minds: According to this article posted on DHD Ed Bernero, Exec. Producer of Criminal Minds, has a new pilot he is working on. If that is the case then I want to see it. I know it will be great! I bet it will be as wonderful as Criminal Minds!

http://www.deadlinehollywooddaily.com/127-striking-writers-with-pilots-pending-write-xmas-eve-letter-urging-amptp-back-into-talks/

CRIMINAL MINDS ASSISTANCE FUND & A NOTE FROM ED BERNERO:

Fellow Criminal Minds Fans: The behind the scene professionals of Criminal Minds are facing a holiday season without any income. Stacy & I have already received many contributions to the Criminal Minds Assistance Fund we started for them and our second check was mailed this week to LA. If you haven't sent a contribution in yet then please do so. We need to help the Criminal Minds staff and crew. They are so important in the making of our wonderful show. There are many wonderful funds popping up to assist below the line professionals but this fund was setup to help our Criminal Minds family. Please email me at displacednewyorker@gmail.com for details on how to donate. Thanks

Ed Bernero had this to say in an email a few days ago:

I like that our fans know that their donations are
going directly to the crew of their show.

And, so everyone knows, we have made funds available
(from your donations ) to several crew members in need
and they could not be more touched by all your
generosity. Criminal Minds has proven to be a
singularly special experience and a lot of the credit
for that goes to you fans. This is one hell of a
family.

CRIMINAL MINDS: SHEMAR OUT ON THE TOWN.

Criminal Minds star Shemar Moore, Derek Morgan, arriving at Goa on Thursday. I hope that Shemar is enjoying his holiday break from Criminal Minds. As long as the writers strike lasts he is on a forced vacation.

CRIMINAL MINDS: WONDERFUL CHILD GUESTS STARS.

Criminal Minds: Scott David & April Webster sign the most amazing guest stars for Criminal Minds. The child actors are just incredible! This clip is of Elle Fanning in "The Boogeyman" written by Andi Bushell and directed by Steve Boyum. Elle guest starred again in "No Way Out (2): The Evilution of Frank" written by Simon Mirren and directed by Edward Allen Bernero.

CRIMINAL MINDS: CBS & DISNEY NEED PROFILING!

Criminal Minds: CBS & Disney were tagged as crime scenes by the WGA. Not giving the writers a fair deal and forcing the viewing public to watch endless reruns seems like a serious crime to me. There are two remaining episodes of Criminal Minds being held hostage by CBS for use during Feb. sweeps. That is definately a crime.
http://unitedhollywood.blogspot.com/2007/12/taking-struggle-to-amptp-scene-of-crime.html

CRIMINAL MINDS CHAT INFO:

Criminal Minds: The Criminal Minds Conversation Yahoo group and the Criminal Minds Fanatic website will be holding their weekend chat on Sunday at 4pm est. The current chat room password is beattie.

CRIMINAL MINDS EPISODE "DISTRESS" TO AIR AT A DIFFERENT TIME.

Criminal Minds: "Distress" on Wednesday, December 26th, 8pm et/pt. The BAU team travels to Houston to investigate a series of seemingly random murders at construction sites. Written by: Oanh Ly. Directed by: John Showalter. Criminal Minds starring: Shemar Moore, Thomas Gibson, Paget Brewster, A.J. Cook, Kirsten Vangsness, Matthew Gray Gubler and Mandy Patinkin. Promo courtesy of roadtodream. :)

MATTHEW GRAY GUBLER: "HOW TO BE A SERIAL KILLER" TRAILER.

Criminal Minds: Here is the link to the "How to Be A Serial Killer" trailer starring Matthew Gray Gubler, Dr. Spencer Reid on Criminal Minds, Dameon Clarke, and Laura Regan:
http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/bdtv/Player.php?id=1455

CRIMINAL MINDS SCORES.....AGAIN!

Criminal Minds: At 9 p.m., "Criminal Minds" enthralled 11.6 million. The stiffest competition came from the second hour of NBC's "Clash of the Choirs," which entertained 8.2 million.
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment_tv_tvblog/2007/12/crime-helps-cbs.html

CRIMINAL MINDS GROUPS:

Criminal Minds: The following Criminal Minds groups are all very different and lots of fun. We're always looking for new Criminal Minds fans to join us in friendship.
http://www.criminalmindsfanatic.net/
http://tv.groups.yahoo.com/group/criminal_minds_conversation/
http://movies.groups.yahoo.com/group/kirstenvangsnessfanclub/

CRIMINAL MINDS EPISODE CHAT & GUEST INFO:

Criminal Minds: I'm pleased to announce that the newest additions to the Criminal Minds writing staff, Dan Dworkin & Jay Beattie, will be joining us in the Criminal Minds chat room on tonight at 10pm est. Jay & Dan have written "Children of the Dark" and "Limelight" (which is the last episode that is ready to air until the writers strike is over). The password to the chatroom will be changed prior to the chat and only members in good standing in either the Criminal Minds Conversation Yahoo group or the Criminal Minds Fanatic message board will be allowed into the chat. If you want some info on these great writers prior to the chat: http://imdb.com/name/nm0064157/ http://imdb.com/name/nm1322707/

CRIMINAL MINDS CO-EXEC. PRODUCER & WRIITER SIMON MIRREN IS THE BLOG TOPIC TODAY.

Criminal Minds: Simon Mirren has been the writer and Co-Exec. Producer of the following Criminal Minds episodes: "No Way Out II: The Evilution of Frank", "No Way Out", "P911", "Secrets & Lies", "Riding the Lightning", and "The Fox". Do you have a favorite Simon Mirren episode? Favorite scene written by Mr. Mirren?

http://imdb.com/name/nm0592535/

CRIMINAL MINDS EPISODE DISCUSSION & SPOILER THREAD FOR "ABOUT FACE".

Criminal Minds: Please use this thread for the discussion of Criminal Minds "About Face" starring Joe Mantegna, Thomas Gibson, Shemar Moore, Paget Brewster, Matthew Gray Gubler, A.J. Cook and Kirsten Vangsness. Episode written by Charles Murray, II.
***BEWARE OF THE SPOILERS INSIDE. BOO!*****

** THIS IS THE ORIGINAL SPOILER THREAD FOR "ABOUT FACE". PLEASE ADD ANY NEW COMMENTS ABOUT THE EPISODE HERE.

CRIMINAL MINDS SONG & QUOTE INFO FOR "ABOUT FACE".

Criminal Minds: Here is the quote and song info for Criminal Minds episode "About Face":
Quote: "Now what else is the whole life of mortals but a sort of comedy, in which the various actors, disguised by various costumes and masks, walk on and play each one his part, until the manager waves them off the stage? Erasmus

Song: "Home" by Chris Daughtry

CRIMINAL MINDS SCREENCAPS FOR "ABOUT FACE"

Criminal Minds episode screencaps for "About Face" are courtesy of Stacy. Criminal Minds starring: Joe Mantegna, Paget Brewster, Shemar Moore, Matthew Gray Gubler, A.J. Cook, Kirsten Vangsness and with Thomas Gibson.

CRIMINAL MINDS SCORES IN THE TOP TEN!

Criminal Minds scores in the Top Ten in the Nielsen Ratings for the week ending December 16th. Criminal Minds starring Joe Mantegna, Thomas Gibson, Paget Brewster, Shemar Moore, A.J. Cook, Kirsten Vangsness and Matthew Gray Gubler.
1. CSI (CBS)
2. Without A Trace (CBS)
3. Survivor - Finale (CBS)
4. Sunday Night Football (NBC)
5. Survivor (CBS)
6. CSI (CBS)
7. Criminal Minds (CBS)
8. CSI: Miami (CBS)
9. 60 Minutes (CBS)
10.The OT (FOX)

Law & Order: Criminal Intent Actors show their support!

This is from the writer's strike on December 18, 2007 in New York City. The event was held in Foley Square, downtown Manhattan, where many crime and justice shows are filmed. Law & Order: Criminal Intent Actors show their support!

CRIMINAL MINDS SONG & QUOTE INFO FOR "ABOUT FACE".

Criminal Minds: Here is the quote and song info for Criminal Minds episode "About Face":
Quote: "Now what else is the whole life of mortals but a sort of comedy, in which the various actors, disguised by various costumes and masks, walk on and play each one his part, until the manager waves them off the stage? Erasmus

Song: "Home" by Chris Daughtry

CRIMINAL MINDS SCREENCAPS FOR "ABOUT FACE"

Criminal Minds episode screencaps for "About Face" are courtesy of Stacy. Criminal Minds starring: Joe Mantegna, Paget Brewster, Shemar Moore, Matthew Gray Gubler, A.J. Cook, Kirsten Vangsness and with Thomas Gibson.

CRIMINAL MINDS: I DON'T WANT ENDLESS REPEATS. DO YOU?

Criminal Minds: We need to keep making phone calls and sending emails to advertisers asked them to support the cause of the Criminal Minds writers (all writers) so here is a new advertiser to zero in on:
Procter & Gamble Co.
Jim Stengel, global marketing officer
Robert A. McDonald chief operating officer
1 Procter & Gamble Plaza
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Phone: (513) 983-1100
Fax: 513-983-9369

http://pg.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/pg.cfg/php/enduser/ask.php

CRIMINAL MINDS: TWO NEW EPISODES LEFT. ANY BOOK SUGGESTIONS?

Criminal Minds: There are two new Criminal Minds episodes left to watch, 3rd Life by Simon Mirren and Limelight by Dan Dworkin and Jay Beattie, and then we are out of new Criminal Minds episodes until the writers strike is over. Has anyone read a good book lately that they would recommend to their fellow Criminal Minds fans?

CRIMINAL MINDS: KRIS CAMPBELL'S NEW IMDB PAGE!

Criminal Minds: Kris Campbell, our adopted future Hollywood star and background extra on Criminal Minds "North Mammon" and "Honor Among Thieves" has received his own IMDB page. This is an exciting step forward for Kris! Congrats Kris!
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2856613/

CRIMINAL MINDS EPISODE SCHEDULE FOR DEC.

Criminal Minds Episode Schedule for December: CBS has pulled the two remaining Criminal Minds episodes off of the schedule. "About Face" will air on December 19th and "Distress" will air on December 26th. Criminal Minds starring Joe Mantegna, Matthew Gray Gubler, Kirsten Vangsness, Thomas Gibson, Paget Brewster, Shemar Moore and A.J. Cook.

CRIMINAL MINDS: ED BERNERO TALKS ABOUT POSSIBILITIES.

Criminal Minds: Edward Allen Bernero, Executive Producer of Criminal Minds, recently had this to say to the Chicago Tribune about the WGA considering creating pacts with new-media companies, “There are a number of companies — Google, Yahoo, Apple, Dell — with billions of dollars that they want to invest.”

“I do I think that [TV] showrunners and show creators are entrepreneurial at their heart. And they’ve spend the last three years watching their stuff get fed to telephone screens and computers and I really think they’re fed up with it,” Bernero added.

The entire article by Maureen Ryan is fascinating and can be read by following this link: http://featuresblogs.chicagotribune.com/entertainment_tv/ Maureen Ryan is a wonderful journalist and her blog in the lone non-strike or CM link that I keep on my blog all the time. I read her column everyday and have enormous respect for her writing. If you haven't read Mo's columns then I hope you will start. She's great!

CRIMINAL MINDS: EDWARD ALLEN BERNERO HAS GREAT IDEAS!

Criminal Minds: Edward Allen Bernero, Executive Producer of Criminal Minds, recently had this to say to the Chicago Tribune about the WGA considering creating pacts with new-media companies, “There are a number of companies — Google, Yahoo, Apple, Dell — with billions of dollars that they want to invest.”

“I do I think that [TV] showrunners and show creators are entrepreneurial at their heart. And they’ve spend the last three years watching their stuff get fed to telephone screens and computers and I really think they’re fed up with it,” Bernero added.

The entire article by Maureen Ryan is fascinating and can be read by following this link: http://featuresblogs.chicagotribune.com/entertainment_tv/ Maureen Ryan is a wonderful journalist and her blog in the lone non-strike or CM link that I keep on my blog all the time. I read her column everyday and have enormous respect for her writing. If you haven't read Mo's columns then I hope you will start. She's great!

CRIMINAL MINDS WRITER CHRIS MUNDY IS THE BLOG TOPIC TODAY.

Criminal Minds: Chris Mundy has written and been the Co-Executive Producer for Criminal Minds episodes "Penelope", "In Birth and Death", "Doubt", "Revelations", "Sex, Birth, Death", "Aftermath" and "A Real Rain".
Which is your favorite Criminal Minds episode written by Chris Mundy?
http://imdb.com/name/nm0612768/