Anthony E. Zuiker‘s reputation as a creative genius has long been established thanks to his work on the most-watched franchise in television history CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, CSI: Miami, and CSI: New York; and with his new deal at ABC, his résumé is soon to become even more impressive. One of the top innovators in the movement to introduce new platforms for consuming entertainment, Zuiker is hard at work creating groundbreaking projects for his new venture at Google while working concurrently on television development at ABC. The executive producer discusses his upcoming development slate and the future of the CSI franchise with CSI Files’ Shane Saunders.
Interview: Anthony E. Zuiker
Gustin Had ‘A Lot Of Fun’ Playing Twins On ‘Miami’
Glee actor Grant Gustin guest-starred in the latest episode of CSI: Miami, “Terminal Velocity”, and he played a dual role as twins Trent and Scott. This required Gustin to film each part separately, with a silent stand-in as a scene partner. They switched back and forth until Gustin filmed all of Trent and Scott’s lines. “It was so weird,” the actor told Red Eye Chicago, “like doing a scene with no one saying anything to you in response. But it was a lot of fun.”
“For some reason the way it worked out, at least the last day of filming when I was doing the heavy scene with myself, I was running back and forth changing I think two or three times between twins,” Gustin continued. That required different costumes and makeup for each character. “So we were running back and forth and doing each frame as quickly as possible. It was fun and exciting switching back and forth.”
The original interview includes more information about Gustin’s role on Miami, and you can find it on RedEyeChicago.com.
‘Widow Detective’ Gets A Director
As CSI Files previously reported, CBS ordered CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Executive Producer Carol Mendelsohn‘s new series to pilot. Widow Detective, written by David Hubbard, now has a director in place–Davis Guggenheim. Guggenheim is married to Elisabeth Shue, who will join CSI February 15.
Watch ‘Terminal Velocity’ Online
The most recent episode of CSI: Miami is now available online. You can watch “Terminal Velocity” on CBS.com or Xfinity TV.
‘Miami’ Earns Consistent Ratings Against Football
The latest episode of CSI: Miami, “Terminal Velocity”, stood up well against sports competition on Sunday, January 29. The crime drama pulled in 10.48 million viewers, which is up slightly from the previous episode. This was not enough to put Miami ahead of the NFL Pro Bowl on NBC, which had an average of 10.52 million viewers from 7:30-11:00pm, but it easily beat A Smile As Big As The Moon on ABC (6.87 million viewers from 9:00-11:00pm). In the key 18-49 demographic prized by advertisers, the Pro Bowl took the top spot with a 3.6 rating/9 share for the night. The 2.2/6 earned by Miami is down slightly from the last installment of the crime drama, and Smile had a 1.5/4 from 9:00-11:00pm.
Source: TV by the Numbers
Watch A Clip From Tonight’s ‘Miami’
CBS shared a scene from tonight’s episode of CSI: Miami, “Terminal Velocity”. You can find the video, which features Natalia Boa Vista (Eva La Rue) and Ryan Wolfe (Jonathan Togo), embedded after the jump!
Check Out Pics From Helgenberger’s Walk Of Fame Ceremony
As CSI Files previously reported, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation’s former leading lady Marg Helgenberger (Catherine Willows) was honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame this past Monday, January 23. You can find some pictures from the ceremony below. The first image features Helgenberger alongside past and current CSI stars David Berman (David Phillips), Robert David Hall (Dr Al Robbins), Jorja Fox (Sara Sidle), Ted Danson (DB Russell), Marc Vann (Conrad Ecklie), Liz Vassey (Wendy Simms), Jon Wellner (Henry Andrews), Wallace Langham (David Hodges), Archie Kao (Archie Johnson), Elisabeth Harnois (Morgan Brody) and Eric Szmanda (Greg Sanders). The other pictures include CSI creator Anthony Zuiker, Producer Jerry Bruckheimer, Executive Producer Carol Mendelsohn and Consulting Producer Dustin Lee Abraham. Click to enlarge:
Watch La Rue On ‘The Talk’
28th January 2012 by Rachel Trongo‘CSI: New York’ First Look: ‘The Ripple Effect’
CSI Files has first look photos from the February 10 episode of CSI: New York, titled “The Ripple Effect.” Click the jump to see the photos, courtesy of CBS!
Check Out More ‘CSI:NY’ & ‘CSI’ Pics
Here are two pictures from the set of CSI: New York, which were posted by leading man Gary Sinise (Mac Taylor). The first image features Megan Dodds, who will guest star in an upcoming story arc on the crime drama. Click to see each picture full-sized!
Next, check out more than 20 photos of the cast and crew of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, which can be found after the jump!
La Rue Visits ‘The Talk’
CSI: Miami actress Eva La Rue (Natalia Boa Vista) will sit down with the hosts of The Talk today, January 27. Check your local listings!
Watch ‘Willows In The Wind’ Online
The most recent episode of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation is now available online. You can watch “Willows in the Wind”, the final episode featuring leading lady Marg Helgenberger (Catherine Willows), on CBS.com.
Helgenberger’s Exit Pulls In Season High Ratings For ‘CSI’
The latest episode of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, “Willows in the Wind”, earned the top spot on Wednesday, January 25. Marg Helgenberger’s (Catherine Willows) final show pulled in 14.03 million viewers, which are the highest numbers in more than a year. This was more than enough to put the crime drama ahead of a repeat of Law & Order: SVU (4.01 million) and a repeat of Revenge (3.12 million). In the key 18-49 demographic prized by advertisers, Helgenberger’s exit earned a season-high 3.3 rating/9 share. The SVU (1.4/4) and Revenge (0.9/2) repeats came in a distant second and third.
Sources: TV by the Numbers and CBS Press Express
‘CSI’ Cast & Crew Say Goodbye To Helgenberger
Tonight, Marg Helgenberger‘s run as sexy, smart, and sassy crime scene investigator Catherine Willows will reach its conclusion. A twelve year tenure with more than 250 episodes under her belt, the actress has decided to pursue other opportunities and is bound for more success, whether it be a Broadway show or returning to film. Though her departure will surely bring tears to the show’s audience, the cast and crew of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation are looking on the bright side, reflecting back at their time on the show with the universally adored actress. CSI Files’ Shane Saunders caught up with several of the show’s cast and crew from past and present to talk about their colleague’s departure and favorite memories during a remarkable run.
CBS Orders ‘Widow Detective’ From Mendelsohn
CBS has ordered a new drama from CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Executive Producer Carol Mendelsohn, according to The Hollywood Reporter. As CSI Files previously reported, Mendelsohn has several projects in development with CBS and Widow Detective is the first to be greenlit. Mendelsohn is set to executive produce the project written by David Hubbard.