It’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!
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Interview: Elizabeth Devine
Thursday, December 15th, 2011Interview: 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.
Mendelsohn & McGill Offer Info About Season 12
Wednesday, September 14th, 2011As CSI Files previously reported, Executive Producers Carol Mendelsohn and Don McGill participated in the CBS Fall Premiere chat tonight, September 14, and the pair offered some new information about CSI: Crime Scene Investigation’s upcoming twelfth season. Check out a picture of Mendelsohn and McGill on Facebook here, and hit the jump to read the spoilers!
‘CSI’ Gets A New Ballistics Expert
Wednesday, September 14th, 2011The Dark Knight actress Monique Gabriela Curnen is joining CSI: Crime Scene Investigation in a recurring role.
Chat With Mendelsohn & McGill Tonight!
Wednesday, September 14th, 2011Don’t forget the CBS fall preview chat featuring CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Executive Producers Carol Mendelsohn and Don McGill tonight. Please note that the chat will now take place at 7:00pm ET/4:00pm PT, not 10:00pm ET as we previously reported. Before the chat, head over to CBS.com to watch a 15-minute preview of Wednesday night’s schedule at 6:45pm ET/3:45pm PT.
Interview: Elisabeth Harnois
Monday, September 12th, 2011After appearing in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation’s 250th episode as Morgan Brody, the estranged daughter of Conrad Ecklie, Elisabeth Harnois is joining as a series regular in its twelfth season. Introduced as a member of the Los Angeles Scientific Investigation Division assisting with the Nate Haskell investigation, the character instantly received strong praise from fans and producers alike. This past Friday evening during a break from filming this season’s fifth episode—one that heavily focuses on the new character—Harnois called CSI Files’ Shane Saunders to discuss her addition to the show.
Chat With Mendelsohn, McGill, Veasey & Reiter This Week
Monday, September 12th, 2011The new season begins next week, so CBS is offering fans a preview of their fall programming on CBS.com. Each night, viewers can watch a preview video about the new season, and CBS has scheduled live chats with the producers of some of their hit shows. On Wednesday, September 14 at 10:00pm ET/7:00pm PT, fans can chat live with CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Executive Producers Carol Mendelsohn and Don McGill. CSI: New York fans can visit the site on Friday, September 16 at 9:00pm ET/6:00pm PT to chat with Executive Producers Pam Veasey and Zachary Reiter.
TNT Orders Pilot For Mendelson’s ‘Scent of the Missing’
Wednesday, September 7th, 2011CSI Files previously reported that TNT was developing a drama called Scent of the Missing, which centers around a search-and-rescue officer and her golden retriever partner. According to Deadline, TNT has given a pilot order for the series. CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Executive Producer Carol Mendelsohn is an executive producer on the project, and she co-wrote the script with CSI writers/co-executive producers Melissa Byer and Treena Hancock.
Mendelsohn is also executive producing two projects in development for CBS. Two Badges is a procedural based on Mona Ruiz’s memoir about a former gang member who becomes a detective. The female-centered script was written by Ted Humphrey. The other project is untitled, and it was written by David Hubbard. The drama centers around a detective who has lost three partners in the line of duty. The families of his fallen partners look to him to provide a male figure in their lives.
Check Out More ‘CSI’ & ‘CSI:NY’ Pics
Friday, September 2nd, 2011Take a peek at more images from the sets of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation and CSI: New York after the jump!