Saturday, December 24, 2011

Criminal Minds' Thomas Gibson taps into his dark side




 Life has changed since Dharma & Greg


By Madeleine Marr12/22/2011

Thomas Gibson did a 180 when he took the role of a hardened FBI behavioral analyst in the CBS drama Criminal Minds. His somber character Aaron Hotchner couldn’t be more different from preppy newlywed Greg Montgomery in Dharma & Greg, which ran from 1997 to 2002. Gibson, 49, is OK with Hotchner’s dark side on the show, now in season 7. He’s been a fan of crime stories since he was a kid growing up on Charleston, S.C., with a leaning toward “quirkier’’ detective shows, like Columbo, Kojak and The Rockford Files. He admits that Criminal Minds, which focuses on what make killers tick, is heavier fare. But alluring nonetheless. “I am always fascinated reading about these kinds of cases, serial crimes, when I come across them. It’s always interesting to me to see what happened to this [person] that took them from one place that was more functional to this place of severe dysfunction. Maybe there was a little bit of that brain chemistry that was different, but they started out essentially the same as you and me.’’ As if Hotchner’s career weren’t depressing enough. Twists and turns in the scripts that followed had him facing unthinkable tragedy in his personal life: the crumbling of his marriage and ultimately the death of his wife. No worries; things may lighten up soon. “We’re exploring colors that are potentially available to him,’’ he explains.

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Friday, December 23, 2011

Criminal Minds Episodes Now Available on iTunes for Canadian Fans

If you are a Criminal Minds from Canada you can now buy episodes from season 1 to 7 in HD format from iTunes! Prices for a single episode is $3.49 and a whole season vary from $32.99 to $43.99.

Thursday, December 22, 2011

Criminal Minds upcoming Episodes title









Episode 7.11 - True Genius
Episode 7.12 - Unknown Subject
Episode 7.13 - Snake Eyes
Episode 7.14 - Closing Time
Episode 7.15 - A Thin Line
Episode 7.16 - A Family Affair
Episode 7.17 - Foundation
Episode 7.18 - I Love You, Tommy Boy


Source: SpoilerTV

Monday, December 19, 2011

Criminal Minds Ratings for Episodes 7.01 to 7.10



Season 7 of  Criminal Minds  is seeing an increase in the demographic 18-49 versus last season


09-21-2011    from 14.1 million, demo 4.1, episode 6.01,  14.1 million, demo 4.0
09-28-2011    from 12.6 million, demo 3.6, episode 6.02,  14.4 million, demo 3.6
05-10-2011    from 13.4 million, demo 3.8, episode 6.03,  13.7 million, demo 3.5
12-10-2011    from 12.9 million, demo 3.8, episode 6.04,  13.8 million, demo 3.5
19-10-2011    from 13.2 million, demo 3.9, episode 6.05,  14.3 million, demo 3.6
02-11-2011    from 12.9 million, demo 3.7, episode 6.06,  14.4 million, demo 3.8
09-11-2011    from 11.4 million, demo 3.4, episode 6.07,  12.4 million, demo 3.0
16-11-2011    from 12.7 million, demo 3.7, episode 6.08,  14.3 million, demo 3.7
07-12-2011    from 12.3 million, demo 3.4, episode 6.07,  14.2 million, demo 3.5

14-12-2011    from 12.9 million, demo 3.4, episode 6.08,  13.8 million, demo 3.2

average for 2011: 12.8 million viewers and demo 18-49: 3.7
average for 2010: 13.9 million viewers and demo 18-49:  3.5


This season, Criminal Minds like all scripted tv shows is seeing an increased in DVR+7 days viewing. For Criminal Minds, this increase is over a million viewers more than last season, this is due to more people using their DVR because Criminal Minds is in the most competitive timeslot of the week.

DVR numbers are as follow:

09-21-2011    from  14.1m to 17.2m  from demo 4.1 to 5.2
09-28-2011    from  12.6m to 15.8m  from demo 3.6 to 5.9
05-10-2011    from  13.4m to 16.9m  from demo 3.8 to 5.2
12-10-2011    from  12.9m to 16.1m  from demo 3.8 to 5.1
19-10-2011    from  13.2m to 16.1m  from demo 3.9 to 5.0
02-11-2011    from  12.9m to 15.8m  from demo 3.7 to 4.9
09-11-2011    from  11.4m to 14.5m  from demo 3.4 to 4.7
16-11-2011    from  12.7m to 15.8m  from demo 3.7 to 4.9


average for 2011: 16.0 million viewers and demo 18-49: 5.1

According to CBS;   "DVR penetration is at 42%, up from 38% last year. Last Fall, Live+7 audiences for original entertainment series on CBS gained over 1.8 million viewers, on average, over Live+ Same Day ratings, more than any other network.  This season, we expect DVR penetration to continue to increase and, as a result, we expect DVR playback audiences to grow to as well. "

Criminal Minds Press Release for “Unknown Subject”


THE BAU TEAM FINDS DISCORD IN HOUSTON WHEN A RAPIST KNOWN AS “THE PIANO MAN” RETURNS TO ASSAULT HIS PREVIOUS VICTIMS, ON THE 150TH EPISODE OF “CRIMINAL MINDS,” WEDNESDAY, JAN. 25


Guest Stars Include Jay Karnes (“The Shield,” “Sons of Anarchy”) as Pianist Hamilton Bartholomew, Dina Meyer (“Starship Troopers”) as Waitress and Piano Man Victim Regina Lampert, and Penny Peyser (“Crazy Like a Fox,” “Knots Landing”) as Prentiss’ Therapist, Dr. Linda Merrill


 “Unknown Subject” – The BAU team searches for a serial rapist in Houston known as “The Piano Man” who has resurfaced and is assaulting his previous victims.  Also, Prentiss tries to come to terms with her trauma from last year and with rejoining the team, on the 150th episode of CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Jan. 25 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.  Guest stars include Jay Karnes (“The Shield,” “Sons of Anarchy”) as pianist Hamilton Bartholomew, Dina Meyer (“Starship Troopers”) as waitress and Piano Man victim Regina Lampert, and Penny Peyser (“Crazy Like a Fox,” “Knots Landing”) as Prentiss’ therapist Dr. Linda Merrill. 



SERIES REGULARS:



Joe Mantegna     (David Rossi)

Thomas Gibson     (Aaron Hotchner)

Paget Brewster     (Emily Prentiss)

Shemar Moore     (Derek Morgan)

Matthew Gray Gubler     (Dr. Spencer Reid)

A.J. Cook     (Jennifer “JJ” Jareau)

Kirsten Vangsness     (Penelope Garcia))



GUEST CAST:



Jay Karnes     (Hamilton Bartholomew)

Leaha Boschen     (Vanessa Campbell)

Judith Hong     (Diana Mitchell)

Dina Meyer     (Regina Lampert)

Matthew Alan     (Herman Scobie)

Matthew Iott     (Bill Campbell)

John Knox     (Chief Wilson)

Maggie Contreras     (Brittany)

Penny Peyser     (Dr. Linda Merrill)

Catheryn J. Brockett     (Susan)

Elia Cantu     (Tammy)

Bianca Lopez     (Reporter)

Daniel Hagen     (Dr. William Shaw)

Jim Pacitti     (Peter Joshua)



WRITTEN BY:  Breen Frazier

 DIRECTED BY:  Michael Lange


GENRE:  CRIME DRAMA, MYSTERY, SUSPENSE

RATING:  To Be Announced

Criminal Minds Press Release for ' True Genius'



A SERIES OF MURDERS IN SAN FRANCISCO BEARING THE MARKS OF THE INFAMOUS ZODIAC KILLER HAVE THE BAU WONDERING IF THE NOTORIOUS SERIAL KILLER IS BACK, ON “CRIMINAL MINDS,” WEDNESDAY, JAN. 18
Best-Selling Crime Novelist Patricia Cornwell Guest Stars as Herself,

As a Guest at a Violent Crime Seminar Attended by Reid and Prentiss

 “True Genius” – A series of murders in San Francisco bearing the tell-tale signs of the infamous Zodiac Killer have the BAU wondering if the notorious serial killer has returned.  Also, Reid ponders if he should be doing more with his genius abilities, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Jan. 18 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.  Best-selling crime novelist Patricia Cornwell guest stars as herself, as a guest at a violent crime seminar attended by Reid and Prentiss.



SERIES REGULARS:



Joe Mantegna     (David Rossi)

Thomas Gibson     (Aaron Hotchner)

Paget Brewster     (Emily Prentiss)

Shemar Moore     (Derek Morgan)

Matthew Gray Gubler     (Dr. Spencer Reid)

A.J. Cook     (Jennifer “JJ” Jareau)

Kirsten Vangsness     (Penelope Garcia))


GUEST CAST:


Jeff Newburg     (Caleb Rossmore)

Claudia Choi     (Agent Rebecca Lin)

Finn Wittrock     (Harvey Morell)

Marissa Armijo     (Marisa Devon)

Jonny Jay     (David Atley)

Christine Garver     (Nicole Puli)

Patricia Cornwell     (Patricia Cornwell)

Joseph Fuhr     (Dan Feinberg)

Bill Frenzer     (Hippie)

Josh Latzer     (Park Supervisor)

Brett Weinstock     (Best Man)

Toni Sawyer     (Mrs. Zablonsky)

Danny Goldman     (Det. Zablonsky)

Jimbo Barnett     (Roger Smith)

David Fraioli     (Messenger)

Michele Dawson     (Tara Henson)

Frank Marshall     (Alec Wyseck)

Alexandra Choi     (Reporter)



WRITTEN BY:  Sharon Lee Watson

DIRECTED BY:  Glenn Kershaw

GENRE:  CRIME DRAMA, MYSTERY, SUSPENSE
RATING:  To Be Announced