CRIMINAL MINDS UPDATE!

Criminal Minds Family: Wow! What a difference a day makes. Keep those donations for Kim rolling in. We are making a lot of progress today!!! Criminal Minds rocks and so does its fans. We are sooooooooooo going to be #1 in donations. A special thank you to the donor who wishes to remain anonymous for the $750 donation they sent to my paypal for me to donate. You rock hard! Lets keep it up everyone.

Also, thank you so much to all the people who have and continue to donate to the Red Cross in honor of Rick Dunkle (WA on Criminal Minds). The Criminal Minds moderator incharge of that assistance fund sent me an email yesterday telling me that we are almost at the $1,800 mark which is fantastic. Mother nature left a mess so whatever we can do to help people rebuild their lifes is great.

Remember as well that the multi-fandom blog to aid the Actors Fund is up and running and adding new items every few days. Thank you to ALL the showrunners, writers, actors and crew who have dug in their closets and contributed items for auction. While I am not incharge of gathering item donations I have touched those at Criminal Minds that I felt comfortable emailing and ALL of them have said they will also donate items from the various shows they have worked on. Unknowingly the donations committee reached out to an actor (can't tell you who yet) that not only offered a very special item as a donation but informed them that he is actually filming on Criminal Minds next week. Terrific!

The next Criminal Minds chat is on Sunday. Ashes and Dust airs next Wednesday and I will email Andrew Wilder and see if he is available to spend a few minutes chatting with us after it airs. I know the writers are backed up busy right now but you never know unless you ask. Erica Messer and Deb Fisher start shooting their next episode in a few days. That is exciting news. The "Gruesome Twosome" never fail to delight!

I'm told that the production crew enjoyed the chocolate yesterday and that Kirsten received one of the MANY sets of flowers the moderators sent her. What a nightmare that was!

CRIMINAL MINDS: JASON ALEXANDER IS PAYING US A VISIT.

"Jason Alexander has booked a killer (ha!) guest stint on CBS’ Criminal Minds. “It’s a really crazy role,” says executive producer Ed Bernero. “He's going to come in and turn himself in, but we have no idea who his victims are. So we have to reverse profile.” The episode’s slated to kick off November sweeps." -Michael Ausiello for EW
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CRIMINAL MINDS: "ASHES & DUST" PROMO

Criminal Minds: "Ashes and Dust" airs on Wednesday July 16th at 9pm est. Starring: Shemar Moore, Thomas Gibson, Paget Brewster, Matthew Gray Gubler, Kirsten Vangsness, Mandy Patinkin and A.J. Cook. Written by: Andrew Wilder and Directed by: John Gallagher. Guest starring: Nicole Smolen, Sean O'Bryan, Sean Peavy, Adrian Johnson, Virginia Morris, Angelo Custino, Christina Carlisi, Tom Schanley, Tom Dunlievy, Mercedes Colón, Anthony Ruivivar, Karen Lew, Jordan Garrett and John Nielsen.

A serial arsonist who targets the homes of upper-middle-class families as they sleep is investigated. The BAU determines the arson victims are linked together through corporate development companies that have been accused of building on contaminated land. Promo courtesy of roadtodream. Episode information courtesy of cbs.com

CRIMINAL MINDS DOESN'T LOSE TO OTHER SHOWS!

Criminal Minds Family: When I called in my monthly contribution to Kim Harrison's Aids Marathon today, I asked them how Kim's total was stacking up against the other runners. We're doing great raising donations for Kim but she is $1,868 behind the leader (who is running and works on another show). Criminal Minds beat "Lost" and we beat "Private Practice" and we really can beat whoever this person is. When Kim runs her marathon wearing her Criminal Minds headband, she should do so as the leader in donations. I would say she should also be number one across the finish line but that is a VERY long marathon and just finishing it will be a triumph.

We have a winner for the donation auction from last week for the handcuffs and we will announce that person's name on Deb Fisher's birthday since that is the date we used in the contest.

Lets kick it up one more notch and get our Criminal Minds runner into first place! Andrew Wilder's birthday is on August 19th and he has been "Lucky" for us before so lets use his birthday as our next benchmark. By August 19th lets have Kim in first place. I will call the Aids Marathon office on the morning of AW's birthday and the person who made the donation that put Kim into first place (and lets hope that happens tomorrow) will win this Criminal Minds cap that has been autographed by the Criminal Minds writers!

No donation is too small! The winner of the handcuffs was kind enough to donate $5 and she won! Every dollar helps those who need it most. We can do this!

Nobody beats Criminal Minds (except that Idol show and that doesn't really count)!

CRIMINAL MINDS MODERATORS SAY IT WITH CHOCOLATE & LOTS OF DEAD FLOWERS!

Criminal Minds: The moderators of the Criminal Minds Fanatic message board sent a chocolate birthday card to the CM studio to celebrate all the July birthdays (Thomas Gibson, Kirsten Vangsness, A.J. Cook and Deb Fisher). I used a new floral company to send Kirsten Vangsness, Garcia on Criminal Minds, flowers for her birthday. I forgot to ask this company if they use a local florist and they don't. So lightening over Salt Lake City postponed them, then they offered to also send a fresh batch to arrive today to makeup for the dead flowers she was going to receive and then, if things already weren't screwed up enough, there was a weather problem with the second set and they aren't being delivered until tomorrow. So lets do the math. Birthday was Monday, receiving dead flowers on Wed and another set of dead flowers scheduled for delivery on Thursday. I wasn't happy and this time a local florist was called in by the company, that seems to have the worst weather problems in the history of flowers, and I have been informed that today Kirsten received one dead and one live set of flowers. Tomorrow more dead ones arrive. Luckily Kirsten is a classy lady with a great sense of humor. ;)

So Happy Birthday all week Kirsten. Maybe the props department can use a couple dozen dead roses for an episode. Recycle! Happy Birthday and next year we promise to use a local florist. :)

CRIMINAL MINDS EPISODE CHAT.

Criminal Minds: The Criminal Minds Fanatic message board and the Criminal Minds Conversation Yahoo group will be hosting a Criminal Minds chat on Wednesday, July 9th at 10 pm est. The present password is finale. Lets get together and rehash "Revelations" written by Chris Mundy. What an awesome episode!

CRIMINAL MINDS "REVELATIONS": SPOILERS

Criminal Minds: This is the original spoiler thread for "Revelations" written by Chris Mundy and starring Thomas Gibson, Paget Brewster, Shemar Moore, A.J. Cook, Matthew Gray Gubler and Kirsten Vangsness.


**This was the original spoiler page for the episode. Please add any new thoughts you have about the episode here.**

CRIMINAL MINDS QUOTE & SONG INFO FOR "REVELATIONS"

Criminal Minds: The songs used on Criminal Minds episode "Revelations" were "Sympathy for the Devil" by the Rolling Stones and "The Funeral" by Band of Horses. "Revelations" was written by Chris Mundy and stars Thomas Gibson, Paget Brewster, Shemar Moore, A.J. Cook, Kirsten Vangsness, Matthew Gray Gubler and Mandy Patinkin.

The quote from this episode was said by Hotchner: "There is not a righteous man on earth, who does what is right and never sins." Ecclesiastes

CRIMINAL MINDS: "REVELATIONS" GUEST STARS

Criminal Minds: Guest stars: Jane Lynch (Diana Reid) and Remy Thorne (young Spencer Reid) on the set of Criminal Minds. I love the picture of Remy with Matthew Gray Gubler. So sweet. Wonderful performances by both performers in "Revelations".
www.thornekids.net

CRIMINAL MINDS SCREENCAPS FOR "REVELATIONS"

Criminal Minds: Criminal Minds starring: Shemar Moore, Thomas Gibson, Paget Brewster, A.J. Cook, Kirsten Vangsness, Matthew Gray Gubler and Mandy Patinkin. Criminal Minds "Revelations" screencaps are courtesy of slashgirl.

CRIMINAL MINDS NIELSEN RATINGS FOR THE WEEK ENDING JULY 6, 2008

Criminal Minds: Here are the Nielsen ratings for Criminal Minds for the week ending July 6, 2008. Beautiful!!

1. "America's Got Talent," NBC, 12.04 million viewers.
2. "Wipeout," ABC, 9.46 million viewers.
3. "Criminal Minds," CBS, 9.13 million viewers.
4. "So You Think Can Dance" (Wednesday), Fox, 8.76 million viewers.
5. "CSI: NY," CBS, 8.5 million viewers.
6. "Two and a Half Men," CBS, 8.49 million viewers.
7. "60 Minutes," CBS, 8.21 million viewers.
8. "House," Fox, 8.06 million viewers.
9. "CSI: Miami," CBS, 8.03 million viewers.
10. "Hell's Kitchen," Fox, 8.03 million viewers.

CRIMINAL MINDS: CBS PRESS RELEASE!!!

Criminal Minds: This is a wonderful CBS Press Release. Yeah Criminal Minds.

CBS PLACES FIRST IN VIEWERS FOR THE FIFTH TIME IN SIX WEEKS THIS SUMMER

"Criminal Minds" is the Top-Scripted Program Ranking No. 3 for the Week

"Million Dollar Password" Continues to Win Its Time Period in Viewers

"Swingtown" Places First in Adults 18-49 and Adults 25-54 for the Second Straight Week

CBS placed first in viewers for the fifth time in six weeks this summer as CRIMINAL MINDS was the top-scripted program and ranked No. 3 among all programs, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the week ending July 6, which included the Fourth of July holiday weekend.

MILLION DOLLAR PASSWORD has now won its time period in viewers with every first-run episode and SWINGTOWN placed first in its time period in adults 18-49 and adults 25-54 for the second consecutive week.

For the week in viewers: CBS (6.25m), NBC (5.85m), FOX (5.44m) and ABC (4.55m). Summer-to-date: CBS (6.89m) leads both FOX and NBC (6.13m, each) and ABC (5.65m).

For the week in households: CBS (4.2/08), NBC (3.7/07), FOX (3.4/07) and ABC (3.0/06). Summer-to-date, CBS (4.7/08) is +21% ahead of NBC (3.9/07), +24% ahead of FOX (3.8/07) and +27% ahead of ABC (3.7/07).

For the week in key demographics, CBS averaged a 1.8/06 in adults 25-54 and 1.4/05 in adults 18-49.

CBS's Weekly Highlights:

? CRIMINAL MINDS (R) was first in households (6.0/10), second in viewers (9.13m, -0.02m behind FOX) and ranked as the week's top scripted program.

? CSI: NY (R) was first in households (5.7/10), viewers (8.50m), adults 25-54 (2.6/07) and tied for first in adults 18-49 (1.9/06, with NBC).

? SWINGTOWN (3.2/06, 4.55m) was first in adults 25-54 (1.8/05) and tied for first in adults 18-49 (1.3/05, with NBC).

? BOSTON POPS FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR (S) was first in households (3.8/09), viewers (5.94m), adults 25-54 (1.5/06) and adults 18-49 (1.0/05). BOSTON POPS FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR was Friday's top program in households, viewers and adults 25-54.

? MILLION DOLLAR PASSWORD won its time slot in households (4.9/09) and viewers (7.45m). First run episodes of MILLION DOLLAR PASSWORD have won its time periods every time both households and viewers.

CBS top programs of the week: #3 CRIMINAL MINDS (R) (an average of 9.13m viewers), #5 CSI: NY (R) (8.50m), #6 TWO AND A HALF MEN (R) (8.49m), #7 60 MINUTES (R) (8.21m), #9 CSI: MIAMI (R) (8.03m), #11 NCIS (R) (8.00m), #12 CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION (R) (7.61m), #13 48 HOURS MYSTERY TUESDAY (7.60m), #15 MILLION DOLLAR PASSWORD (7.45m), #18 THE PRICE IS RIGHT MILLION DOLLAR SPECTACULAR (R) (7.29m), #20 RULES OF ENGAGEMENT (R) (6.88m), #21 COLD CASE (R) (6.85m), #25 WITHOUT A TRACE (R) (6.66m) and #29 BOSTON POPS FIREWORKS (S) (5.94m).

CRIMINAL MINDS: HAPPY BIRTHDAY KIRSTEN VANGSNESS!

Criminal Minds: Kirsten Vangsness, Penelope Garcia on Criminal Minds, celebrates her birthday on Monday, July 7th. Please join us in wishing her a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Hopefully she'll be at the studio tomorrow to receive the flowers sent to her by the Criminal Minds Fanatic message board moderators. :)

CRIMINAL MINDS PROMO FOR "REVELATIONS"

Criminal Minds: Wednesday, July 9th, 9pm et/pt on CBS is Criminal Minds "Revelations" starring Shemar Moore, Thomas Gibson, Matthew Gray Gubler, Paget Brewster, A.J. Cook, Kirsten Vangsness and Mandy Patinkin. Written by Chris Mundy.

The BAU team's hunt for a serial killer becomes personal when Reid is kidnapped by their wanted man. James van der Beek guest stars. Episode info: cbs.com and thanks to azertynin for posting the original Criminal Minds Promo clip for "Revelations" in the Yahoo Criminal Minds Group. This was a great episode.

Law & Order: Criminal Intent Vincent D'Onofrio Auction

Law & Order: Criminal Intent Vincent D'Onofrio Auction
Uploaded by whywewatch

Criminal Minds fans working with other fandoms to help those still suffering from the WGA strike. While this video is a teaser for the Law & Order: Criminal Intent fans, have no fears because Criminal Minds items will also be up for auction. Remember, "We're All In This Together......Still".

http://criminalmindscharityblog.blogspot.com/

CRIMINAL MINDS: SO HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT A POSSIBLE SPIN-OFF?

Criminal Minds: Every other google alert for Criminal Minds today deals with the possible Criminal Minds spinoff? So, anyone have any thoughts about the possibility of a second CM?

CRIMINAL MINDS: CHAT INFO AND UPDATES

Criminal Minds: The Criminal Minds Yahoo group and the Criminal Minds Fanatic message board will host a CM chat on Sunday, July 6th at 2pm est. Password is still finale.

The news of a second CM related spin-off is all over the internet. I did email Ed Bernero and he said that when/if he has an announcement to make then he will let us know. I have received literally thousands of emails asking me for info. Sorry but they won't be answered. All news will come from Ed.

Thomas Gibson's birthday is today. Please sign his birthday card. A generic chocolate birthday card has been sent to the studio for all the July birthdays. On Monday Kirsten will receive a colorful basket of roses from the Criminal Minds moderators. Beautiful flowers have also been ordered for A.J. (with a teddy bear for the baby) and for Deb Fisher which will be delivered on their birthdays. I realized that we didn't send Paget flowers on her birthday, so I ordered her a very nice arrangement which an apology. Thank you to the moderators.

The planning committee for the CM convention is scheduled to go to LA in Feb. The convention looks like it will be in June of 2009. I am amazed that you all started this wonderful idea and the amount of people that want to particpate. WOW!

Donations for Kim Harrison's Aids Marathon and the Red Cross have slowed so please open your hearts and wallets and donate if you haven't already and donate again if you already have. The script for "Lucky" is still on auction (a few posts down the blog) and winning that auction would be a great way of owning a CM collectible while donating to worthy charities.

The Criminal Minds Multi-Fandom Assistance Fund blog goes live on Monday with donations from some of the top shows on tv today, as well as from writers, musicians, etc. Check it out on Monday. I am told that new items will be added every week. The goal, I believe, is $25,000 to be donated to the Actors Fund and WGA to assist those still recovering from the WGA strike. Multi-fandoms working together.....who knew it was possible. :) Link is on the blog to the site.

CRIMINAL MINDS: HAPPY BIRTHDAY THOMAS GIBSON!

Criminal Minds: Please join us in wishing Thomas Gibson, Aaron Hotchner on Criminal Minds, a very Happy Birthday!! :)

CRIMINAL MINDS: STRONG OVERNIGHT RATINGS

Criminal Minds scored well in the overnight Nielsen ratings. Criminal Minds starring Joe Mantegna, Thomas Gibson, Paget Brewster, Shemar Moore, A.J. Cook, Matthew Gray Gubler and Kirsten Vangsness.

CBS' "Criminal Minds" won the 9 p.m. hour in households with a 6.0/10. "So You Think You Can Dance" (5.6/10) however, still had a slight edge in viewers. A new "Baby Borrowers," 4.2/7, kept NBC in third. A "Supernanny" repeat on ABC scored a 2.6/4, good enough to beat a "Girlicious" rerun on The CW.

http://www.zap2it.com/tv/ratings/zap-ratings070208,0,1794696.story

CRIMINAL MINDS: SHEMAR MOORE IN TV GUIDE

Criminal Minds: Shemar Moore, Derek Morgan on Criminal Minds, is included in this week's TV Guide in their "Hot Bods" story.

SHEMAR MOORE: 'My friends call me `the beast' in the gym. I like being pushed to my limit.'' The 38-year-old Criminal Minds star has to keep up his membership -- due to a tendency to gain weight in all the wrong places. ``My butt will get bigger. My thighs will get thicker. My face will get chubbier.''

http://www.miamiherald.com/living/health/story/587884.html

CRIMINAL MINDS: JEFF FAHEY VISITS WITH LUKE PERRY

Criminal Minds: Jeff Fahey will also be guest starring with Luke Perry in Criminal Minds episode "Minimal Loss" written by Andrew Wilder and starring Joe Mantegna, Thomas Gibson, Paget Brewster, Shemar Moore, A.J. Cook, Matthew Gray Gubler and Kirsten Vangsness. Two great guest stars in one episode. Sounds like a slam dunk winning episode to me!

CRIMINAL MINDS: ARE WE GETTING A SPIN-OFF?

Criminal Minds: Well this sure is news:

"Executive producer Ed Bernero confirms to me exclusively that "substantive" discussions are currently taking place between CBS and producer ABC Studios to expand the Minds franchise with an offshoot. "It's safe to say there will be something soon," he reveals. "We had talked about it from the beginning, but something always got in the way of it happening… like Mandy [Patinkin] leaving and the strike. But it's definitely gaining momentum now."

A consensus on what an alternate Minds would look like has not yet been reached, but Bernero says they're "looking at all of the things the FBI does and how we can work that into the Criminal Minds world." The idea would likely be introduced during a special episode of Minds to air later this coming season.

The big question, of course, is whether one of the show's current cast will be poached to headline the new series. "I don't think so," Bernero says. "We're very happy with the team we have. On the other hand, it's possible characters could be on both shows… All options are open."

http://spoilertv.blogspot.com/2008/07/criminal-minds-spinoff.html

Criminal Minds Joining Other Fandoms To Make A Difference

Criminal Minds: Coming Together To Make A Difference

On Monday, July 7th at 2pm est, the Criminal Minds Fanatic's Assistance Fund Blog will go live in an attempt to raise money for the Actors Fund and the Writers Guild of America. Whether SAG strikes or is locked out or a deal is made is of course a concern, but regardless of whether there is additional labor turmoil, there remains a real need to help those that were adversely affected during the recent Writers Strike. Fans, actors, showrunners, writers, musicians, crew, etc. can work together to help make people financially whole again. Every week dozens of new donated items will be put up for auction. Open your hearts and your wallets for those that need it most and bid high. Open your closets and donate those items that some fan would love to own and you really don't need.

We're All In This Together......Still!

We have cool stuff pledged so far from shows such as Lost, Desperate Housewives, The West Wing, Criminal Minds, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Studio 60, The Daily Show & The Colbert Report. We're receiving donation pledges everyday from new donors.

Check out http://criminalmindscharityblog.blogspot.com/

Bookmark it and be there July 7th 2008 :)

CRIMINAL MINDS: "FEAR & LOATHING" QUOTES

Criminal Minds: The quotes from Criminal Minds "Fear & Loathing" written by Aaron Zelman and directed by Rob Spera were:

Gideon opening quote: "From the deepest desires often come the deadliest hate"
Socrates
&
Reid closing quote: "The life of the dead is placed in the memory of the living"
Cicero

CRIMINAL MINDS SCREENCAPS FOR "FEAR AND LOATHING"

Criminal Minds "Fear and Loathing" screencaps courtesy of slashgirl. Criminal Minds starring Matthew Gray Gubler, Shemar Moore, Thomas Gibson, A.J. Cook, Kirsten Vangsness, Paget Brewster and Mandy Patinkin. :)

CRIMINAL MINDS SEASON THREE DVDS: TIME TO PREORDER YOUR COPY TODAY.

Criminal Minds season three dvds will be released on September 16th. Amazon and Barnes and Noble are both taking preorders for the dvds. Time to order Criminal Minds season three dvds!!!

CRIMINAL MINDS RATINGS FOR THE WEEK ENDING JUNE 29, 2008.

Criminal Minds continues to do well in the Nielsen ratings. Here are the ratings for the week ending June 29, 2008:

1. "America's Got Talent," NBC, 11.68 million viewers.
2. "Wipeout," ABC, 9.98 million viewers.
3. "60 Minutes," CBS, 9.42 million viewers.
4. "Two and a Half Men," CBS, 9.22 million viewers.
5. "Celebrity Family Feud," NBC, 8.82 million viewers.
6. "So You Think You Can Dance" (Thurs), Fox, 8.63 million viewers.
7. "Million Dollar Password," CBS, 8.49 million viewers.
8. "So You Think You Can Dance" (Wed), Fox, 8.29 million viewers.
9. "CSI: Miami," CBS, 8.19 million viewers.
10. "I Survived A Japanese Game Show," ABC, 8 million viewers.
11. "Baby Borrowers," NBC, 7.94 million viewers.
12. "Criminal Minds," CBS, 7.94 million viewers.

CRIMINAL MINDS SCHEDULE FOR JULY

Criminal Minds: Here is the tentative schedule for Criminal Minds episodes for July 2008:

7/2/08 - Wednesday - "Fear and Loathing"
7/9/08 - Wednesday - "Revelations"
7/16/08 - Wednesday - "Ashes and Dust"
7/23/08 - Friday - "Broken Mirror" (A&E)
7/23/08 - Friday - "Honor Among Thieves"
7/24/08 - Saturday - "Broken Mirror" (A&E)
7/30/08 - Wednesday - "Damaged"

CRIMINAL MINDS: "FEAR AND LOATHING" PROMO

Criminal Minds: "Fear and Loathing" airs 7/2/08. Here is the original Criminal Minds promo for "Fear and Loathing" starring Shemar Moore, Thomas Gibson, Matthew Gray Gubler, Kirsten Vangsness, Paget Brewster, A.J. Cook and Mandy Patinkin. Promo courtesy of roadtodream. :)

CRIMINAL MINDS: WE HAVE A BUNCH OF JULY BIRTHDAYS COMING UP.

Criminal Minds: We have a lot of July birthdays coming up in our Criminal Minds family. Thomas Gibson is July 3, Kirsten Vangsness is July 7, A.J. Cook is July 22 and Deb Fisher is July ?. If they share a cake on the set then I hope A.J. gets the biggest piece. She is pregnant and eating for two. :)