CRIMINAL MINDS: MANDY PATINKIN CONTEST

Criminal Minds: I was fortunate enough to have Mandy Patinkin, Jason Gideon on Criminal Minds, sign several 8x10 Princess Bride photos when I visited the Criminal Minds set in March. I have given several out as prizes but still have several left. Lets make this a very easy contest. The contest will run until Friday, June 15th at 11pm est. To enter the contest all you need to do is post one nice comment about Mandy and a number between 1-200. I am going to ask Stacy to please not look at the comments and to pick a number on Saturday morning. Whoever picked that number wins the picture. I will pay for shipping so don't fret about that. Please make sure that the number you have picked has not already been posted. Good Luck! :)

CRIMINAL MINDS FILMING IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD!

Criminal Minds: Why would your street or town be a good location for Criminal Minds to use to shoot a scene?

CRIMINAL MINDS CHAT INFO:

Criminal Minds: The Kirsten Vangsness Yahoo Group, Criminal Minds Conversation Yahoo Group and the Criminal Minds Fanatic Website will hold their weekly chat on Wednesday, June 13th at 10pm est.

CRIMINAL MINDS: GARCIA & MORGAN EQUAL FUN.

Criminal Minds: Some of the best scenes on Criminal Minds are the ones with Garcia, Kirsten Vangsness, and Morgan, Shemar Moore, on the telephone. What is your favorite Criminal Minds Garcia and Morgan scene? Video courtesy of jacklostkate.

CRIMINAL MINDS: EXECUTIVE PRODUCER MARK GORDON

Criminal Minds: I wanted to talk about Mark Gordon, Executive Producer of Criminal Minds, today on the blog but his resume is so long I decided to just post the link to his IMDB page. We are very lucky to have Mr. Gordon and Mr. Bernero producing our favorite show! http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0330428/

CRIMINAL MINDS: MEETING LEE AKA TRYING TO STAY ALIVE

Criminal Minds: I was in Orlando this week for business and had the opportunity to spend some time with Lee, the owner of the great Gube site. Our first meeting took place in a wonderful Italian restaurant in my hotel where we enjoyed great food and lots of conversation about Criminal Minds. Criminal Minds, Italian food and good company are always a great mix. It was a very nice evening. The next and last time I met Lee was a few days later when she picked me up at my hotel room to drive me to the airport so we could spend a few more hours together. Lee is a very nice lady and I am very pleased to have had the time to meet with her but I am thoroughly convinced that nobody really drives like that unless they are trying to kill you. We actually later had a conversation about what would happen to the Criminal Minds Blog and Website if I wasn't around......do you think she was trying to kill me off! I jest. Her driving is outrageous but she is a very sweet person. I have however told her that I will be emailing her husband suggesting that their adorable child not be driven by his mommy anymore. lol. Lee is great and if you find yourself in the Orlando area I would highly suggest you hook up with her....just drive yourself. Cabs are cheap!

CRIMINAL MINDS RATINGS FOR THE WEEK ENDING JUNE 3, 2007

Criminal Minds: Nielsen ratings for the week ending June 3, 2007
1. House (FOX)
2. CSI (CBS)
3. Two and a Half Men (CBS)
4. So You Think You Can Dance (FOX)
5. CSI: NY (CBS)
6. NCIS (CBS)
7. Boston Legal (ABC)
8. CSI: Miami (CBS)
9. So You Think You Can Dance - Weds (FOX)
10. Shark (CBS)
11. Cold Case (CBS)
12. Are You Smarter Than A Sixth Grader? (FOX)
13. 60 Minutes (CBS)
14. Criminal Minds (CBS)
15. Without A Trace (CBS)
16. King of Queens (CBS)
17. Law and Order: SVU (NBC)
18. The Next Best Thing (ABC)
19. Without A Trace (CBS)
20. Law and Order: CI (NBC)

CRIMINAL MINDS PROMO FOR "REVELATIONS"

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

CRIMINAL MINDS: FUN ON A FRIDAY NIGHT

Criminal Minds: A while back, I asked what you thought each member of the BAU might eat for breakfast. Tonight, I'm wondering what you their favorite game or toy from childhood was. What did Jason Gideon, Aaron Hotchner, Derek Morgan, Emily Prentiss, Spencer Reid, JJ Jareau and Penelope Garcia enjoy playing with when they were kids?

CRIMINAL MINDS: WEEKEND CHAT INFORMATION

Criminal Minds: The Criminal Minds Yahoo group and the Criminal Minds Fanatic website will be holding their regular chats on Saturday at 5 pm Eastern and Sunday, 10 pm Eastern. However, we're also going to set a chat for Sunday afternoon at 3 pm Eastern--to allow those fans who are in Europe more of a chance to participate. The chat room is open all the time, so feel free to use it whether it's at a regular chat time or not.

CRIMINAL MINDS: BIG IN JAPAN?

Criminal Minds: It seems that Criminal Minds will soon be airing in Japan and I'm sure that will garner them many new fans. What great news for the show!
Short article about it here: http://www.worldscreen.com/newscurrent.php?filename=criminal052407.htm

CRIMINAL MINDS: THOMAS GIBSON

Criminal Minds: It's Thursday and I felt like posting a picture of Thomas Gibson, Aaron Hotchner on Criminal Minds.

CRIMINAL MINDS: "THE BIG GAME" : SPOILERS

Criminal Minds: We started this thread when "The Big Game" first aired. It is still my favorite episode, although "Distress" is almost tied for the spot. What are you thoughts on this Criminal Minds episode after rewatching it?

CRIMINAL MINDS SCREENCAPS FOR "THE BIG GAME"

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

CRIMINAL MINDS: QUOTE USED IN "THE BIG GAME"

Criminal Minds: "The Big Game" quote used in the beginning of the episode, spoken by Jason Gideon (Mandy Patinkin). Condemned murderer Perry Smith said of his victims, the Clutter family: "I didn't have anything against them and they never did anything wrong to me, the way other people have all my life. Maybe they're just the ones who have to pay for it."

CRIMINAL MINDS: DO WE WANT ANY CROSSOVERS?

Criminal Minds: Are there any stars from any other CBS shows that we would like to see crossover and visit us on Criminal Minds? Any ideas? Do you like the idea of a crossover at all? Who would fit in with our Criminal Minds cast?

CRIMINAL MINDS: WHY DO YOU WATCH THE SHOW?

Criminal Minds: Why do you watch Criminal Minds? Is it the stories, the actors, etc. that make you want to tune in week after week?

CRIMINAL MINDS: MATTHEW GRAY GUBLER

Criminal Minds: Matthew Gray Gubler was a virtuallly unknown actor prior to starring in Criminal Minds as Dr. Spencer Reid. After two seasons on Criminal Minds he has a huge fan base. What is it that attracts you to Matthew. Is it his acting, his looks, the character on Criminal Minds, etc.?

CRIMINAL MINDS: DEFINE PAGET BREWSTER.

Criminal Minds: It has been really interesting reading the one word people have picked to define Shemar Moore, Derek Morgan on Criminal Minds, Kirsten Vangsness, Penelope Garcia on Criminal Minds, A.J. Cook, JJ on Criminal Minds, Mandy Patinkin, Jason Gideon on Criminal Minds, Matthew Gray Guber, Dr. Spencer Reid on Criminal Minds, Thomas Gibson, Aaron Hotchner on Criminal Minds, so I decided to see what word you would use to define Paget Brewster, Emily Prentiss on Criminal Minds. Can you define Paget in one word? Only one....no cheating.

CRIMINAL MINDS WEBSITE & YAHOO GROUP CHAT INFO:

Criminal Minds: This week's Criminal Minds website and Kirsten Vangsness yahoo group chat is on Wednesday, June 6th at 10pm est. A great time to discuss "The Big Game", Mandy Patinkin, Matthew Gray Gubler, Shemar Moore, Thomas Gibson, A.J. Cook, Kirsten Vangsness and Paget Brewster. The screencap of Gina Garcia Sharp is courtesy of slashgirl. :)

CRIMINAL MINDS NEEDS A PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE!

Criminal Minds: Fred Thompson an actor on "Law & Order" is planning to run for President in the next election. Which Criminal Minds star would make a good President? President Gubler, President Patinkin, President Gibson, President Moore, President Brewster, President Cook or President Vangsness? And why?

CRIMINAL MINDS: GLASSES NEVER LOOKED SO GREAT BEFORE.

Criminal Minds: Kudos to the props and wardrobe departments of Criminal Minds for their wonderful choices in eye wear for the cast. Whether it is reading glasses or sunglasses our Criminal Minds characters look great in their shades!

CRIMINAL MINDS: THE ORIGINAL PROMO FOR "THE BIG GAME"

Criminal Minds: Here is the original Criminal Minds "The Big Game" promo. Criminal Minds starring: Kirsten Vangsness, Shemar Moore, Thomas Gibson, Paget Brewster, A.J. Cook, Mandy Patinkin, Matthew Gray Gubler and guest starring Gina Garcia Sharp. Promo courtesy of roadtodream. :)

CRIMINAL MINDS: A QUOTE FROM SHEMAR MOORE

"It was truly a lesson in don't take something at face value. You know, so many of us do in life. Whether it's because of how somebody looks or because of what they're wearing or what have you, you kind of assess a person in the first five minutes before they even speak". Shemar Moore, Derek Morgan on Criminal Minds

CRIMINAL MINDS: VERY DIFFERENT CHARACTERS.

Criminal Minds: The actresses who are or have starred on Criminal Minds have very different styles and personalities as do the characters they portray. Lets discuss Elle Greenaway, Penelope Garcia, J.J. and Emily Prentiss. Which character are you closest to in personality type?

CRIMINAL MINDS: CAN YOU DEFINE MANDY PATINKIN?

Criminal Minds: It has been really interesting reading the one word people have picked to define Shemar Moore, Derek Morgan on Criminal Minds, Kirsten Vangsness, Penelope Garcia on Criminal Minds, A.J. Cook, JJ on Criminal Minds, Matthew Gray Guber, Dr. Spencer Reid on Criminal Minds, and Thomas Gibson, Aaron Hotchner on Criminal Minds, so I decided to see what word you would use to define Mandy Patinkin, Jason Gideon on Criminal Minds. Can you define Mandy in one word? Only one....no cheating.

CRIMINAL MINDS: DEFINE KIRSTEN VANGSNESS

Criminal Minds: It has been interesting reading the one word people have used to define Shemar Moore, Derek Morgan on Criminal Minds and Thomas Gibson, Aaron Hotchner on Criminal Minds, so I decided to see what word you would use to define Kirsten Vangsness, Penelope Garcia on Criminal Minds. Can you define Kirsten in one word? Only one....no cheating. This picture of Kirsten was taken at Gina Sharp's wedding and is courtesy of their mutual friend Eric. :)

CRIMINAL MINDS: DEFINE MATTHEW GRAY GUBLER

Criminal Minds: It has been interesting reading the one word people have used to define some of the other cast members of Criminal Minds so I decided to see what word you would use to define Matthew Gray Gubler, Dr. Spencer Reid on Criminal Minds. Can you define Matthew in one word? Only one....no cheating.

CRIMINAL MINDS: DEFINE A.J. COOK

Criminal Minds: It has been interesting reading the one word people have used to define Shemar Moore, Derek Morgan on Criminal Minds, Kirsten Vangsness, Penelope Garcia on Criminal Minds and Thomas Gibson, Aaron Hotchner on Criminal Minds, so I decided to see what word you would use to define A.J. Cook, J.J. on Criminal Minds. Can you define A.J. in one word? Only one....no cheating.

CRIMINAL MINDS: OUR STAR KRIS IS HAVING A BIRTHDAY!

Criminal Minds: Kris, our adopted Criminal Minds star and background actor in Criminal Minds episodes "North Mammon" and "Honor Among Theives" is celebrating his birthday this Tuesday. I thought I would give everyone a heads up. Here is the link to his blog:
http://fromohiotola.blogspot.com/2007/06/im-going-home.html