Prior to CSI: Crime Scene Investigation‘s premiere in 2000, it’s safe to say viewers had no clue what the inside of a human body looked like–at least what it looks like after being struck by a bullet. Twelve years later, CSI has introduced viewers to a smorgasbord of fascinating and intricate technical shots, thanks in large part to Co-Producer Brad Tanenbaum. Since CSI‘s inception, Tanenbaum has helped mold the look of various visual effects seen on the show and, for the past several seasons, take on more of a commanding role serving as one of the show’s in-house directors. With his thirteenth credit coming up this Wednesday, Tanenbaum chats with CSI Files’ Shane Saunders about challenging effects, how technology on the show has changed, and tease his latest episode. (Spoilers after the jump!)
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Interview: Brad Tanenbaum
Monday, February 6th, 2012‘Widow Detective’ Gets A Director
Monday, January 30th, 2012As 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.
Check Out Pics From Helgenberger’s Walk Of Fame Ceremony
Saturday, January 28th, 2012As 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:
CBS Orders ‘Widow Detective’ From Mendelsohn
Wednesday, January 25th, 2012CBS 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.
Tweet With Mendelsohn And McGill Tonight
Wednesday, January 25th, 2012CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Executive Producers Carol Mendelsohn and Don McGill will tweet with fans during tonight’s east coast airing of “Willows in the Wind.”
Source: Twitter.
Helgenberger Reveals Catherine’s Future Plans
Wednesday, January 25th, 2012Catherine Willows (Marg Helgenberger) is leaving the Las Vegas Crime Lab in this week’s episode of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, “Willows in the Wind”, but the character is ready to open a new chapter in her life. (Spoilers after the jump!)
Mendelsohn: She Sees A Door To A New Life
Wednesday, January 18th, 2012Tonight’s episode of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, “Ms Willows Regrets”, marks the second-to-last episode for Marg Helgenberger (Catherine Willows). Executive Producers Carol Mendelsohn and Don McGill offered some insight into the character’s upcoming exit. (Spoilers after the jump!)
Interview: Elizabeth Devine
Thursday, December 15th, 2011It’s good to be Elizabeth Devine. Not only is the former criminalist back on CSI: Crime Scene Investigation as a consulting producer (Devine left the series after season four to work on spinoff CSI: Miami), but “Genetic Disorder,” her first script produced this season, brought in big ratings–the highest since this season’s premiere. Just a few hours after preliminary ratings surfaced, the Jill of all trades (fair to say for someone who can write and solve crimes in real life!) talks with CSI Files’ Shane Saunders about some behind-the-scenes changes required for her episode, saying goodbye to a best friend, and teases what’s to come after CSI‘s winter hiatus. Spoilers after the jump!
Interview: Joe Pokaski
Friday, December 9th, 2011Crossing Jordan and Heroes alum Joe Pokaski joined CSI: Crime Scene Investigation this season as a supervising producer; and since his addition to the series, Pokaski’s hit the ground running with two iconic CSI episodes. His debut episode “Tell-Tale Hearts” was based on a story by technical consultant Larry Mitchell, and encapsulated a blend of humor and stark drama in a case that left the CSI team with more suspects than answers. This week, his second CSI creation, “Zippered,” aired, acting as part one of a three-part exit storyline for the show’s leading lady. In the following interview, Pokaski speaks with CSI Files’ Shane Saunders about setting the stage for a character exit, collaborating with close friends, upcoming episodes, and more. (Contains spoilers!)
‘CSI’ Starts A New Journey With A Character From DB’s Past
Monday, November 21st, 2011As CSI Files previously reported, Elisabeth Shue will be joining the cast of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation in February after the departure of leading lady Marg Helgenberger (Catherine Willows). Executive Producer Carol Mendelsohn said that, while it is “difficult to say goodbye to a beloved character” like Catherine, “it’s exciting to start a journey” with a new member of the team. Executive Producer Don McGill added that Shue’s character “will share a past, in another crime lab, with Ted Danson’s character (DB Russell).” He continued, “The first time things didn’t go so well between the two of them. Maybe the second time’s the charm, or not.” According to Mendelsohn, the newest member of the team “struggles with ‘brutal honesty issues’ and suffers no fools.”
Source: CBS.com
TNT Casts ‘Scent Of The Missing’, Mendelsohn Sells 6 More Projects
Thursday, October 27th, 2011Eric Winter has joined the cast of Scent of the Missing, the drama series executive produced by CSI: Crime Scene Investigation EP Carol Mendelsohn, which has been given a pilot order from TNT. The series previously cast Tricia Helfer in the lead role, and Gerald McRaney plays her father.
In addition to Missing, Mendelsohn recently sold six projects to CBS, CW and FX. (More info can be found after the jump!)
Interview: Jeff Hunt
Tuesday, October 18th, 2011Hollywood is a business where sometimes you have to start small to go big, and Jeff Hunt can prove it. Tomorrow night’s CSI: Crime Scene Investigation is Hunt’s fourteenth episode as a director, but his legacy on CSI extends way past his initial credit on “Bite Me.” Serving as a camera operator since “Cool Change,” Hunt continued to follow his dream and was finally given the opportunity to direct shortly before season five ended. Since then his career has exploded with high-profile directing positions on shows such as Nikita, Fringe, Burn Notice, and Chuck. Speaking with CSI Files’ Shane Saunders this past weekend at his home, Hunt looks back at his years on CSI and previews this week’s episode “CSI Down.”
Danson Brings ‘Excitement’ To ‘CSI’, Helgenberger Opens A ‘New Chapter’
Monday, October 10th, 2011CSI: Crime Scene Investigation’s Marg Helgenberger (Catherine Willows) and Ted Danson (DB Russell) are on the cover of the October 10-16 issue of TV Guide. You can find an image of the cover below (click to enlarge), and there’s more information after the jump!
Go Behind The Scenes Of The ‘CSI’ Premiere
Wednesday, September 21st, 2011CBS posted a behind-the-scenes video for the CSI: Crime Scene Investigation premiere, “73 Seconds”. The video offers fans a glimpse of the episode, along with comments from newcomer Ted Danson (DB Russell), Executive Producer Carol Mendelsohn, Marg Helgenberger (Catherine Willows) and George Eads (Nick Stokes). You can find the clip embedded after the jump!
Review: CSI: Crime Scene Investigation — Hello, Ted Danson
Tuesday, September 20th, 2011CSI Files reviews the first two episodes of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation‘s new season, offering thoughts on the year ahead; read Rachel Trongo’s take later in the week.