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CSI: Vegas – One CSI Won’t Be Back in Season 10

Lynn — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 23:57:45 +0000

I want to go on record by saing that I personally liked the character of Riley Adams. She was a regular CSI on CSI: Vegas for only one season and I don’t think they gave her enough time for the audience to get into her character. I liked her snarky wit and the way she could think fast in a tough situation. But, alas, perhaps I was only one of the few…

But we are told that Riley won’t be a part of season 10 and that Jorja Fox, aka Sara Sidle will be back for at least five episodes. So, I guess this is some good news and some bad news. I guess we can’t have it all… Here’s what executive producer Naren Shankar says about the switch:

Executive producer Naren Shankar confirms to TV Guide Magazine that Lauren Lee Smith will not return as series regular, Riley Adams. “She’s not going to be back for Season 10,” he tells us exclusively. “It was an issue of how we were feeling the ensemble was working. When we brought in the character of Riley, it got lost in the shuffle a little bit because we had lost Warrick, we had lost Sara, and then in the middle of last season Grissom finally left. I think, as a result, the character never quite found its footing in terms of the rest of the gang.”

Riley’s absence will open up a slot for Sara Sidle, who is now ready to return to work after her severe burnout in Season 8. “She shows up because the team is understaffed,” says Shankar. “The undersheriff reaches out for a recommendation and Sara says, ‘I think that person might be me.’” [Source: TV Guide]

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The CSI: Vegas Stars Have Been Busy!!

Lynn — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:26:29 +0000

[Photo: Newscom]

Well, it’s the hiatus between shooting the seasons of CSI: Vegas and the show’s stars have a lot going on. Even though they are not shooting CSI, they are often still working on other projects.

Also, when Laurence Fishburne was announced as a new cast member for the show, so many of us were incredibly excited because we’ve seen him in many, many movies before and know that he’s a mega-star. If you wonder what else he’s been in, be sure to check him out on IMDb sometime. But the things he has in the works right now are amazing, with a prime-time series too.

Here are all the films that CSI cast members have in the works, I know you’ll want to keep an eye out for them.

Laurence Fishburne:

Fellini Black & White (in development)
A Landlord’s Tale (in development)
Prey (in development)
The Last Full Measure (2010) (in production) …. Harold Hunter
4Chosen (2011) (pre-production) …. Ralph Menar
Red Soil (2009) (pre-production) …. Officer Francis Tompson
Armored (2009/I) (completed) …. Baines
… aka Armoured (Australia)
Black Water Transit (2009) (completed) …. Jack

Marg Helgenberger:

Conan: Red Nails (2009) (V) (in production) (voice) …. Princess Tascela

Lauren Lee Smith:

Can Openers (2009) (TV) (completed) …. Susan
Anatomy of Hope (2009) (TV) (completed) …. Cynthia Morgan
Helen (2009) …. Mathilda

Archie Kao:

The People I’ve Slept With (2009) (post-production) …. Jefferson
Thunder Geniuses (2009) (post-production) …. Bruce

Gary Dourdan:

The Magnificent Cooly-T (2009) (completed) …. Dominick

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CSI Celebrates 200 Episodes With a Crime Scene…

Lynn — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 01:08:13 +0000

…a crime scene-decorated cake, that is!

Check out these fun photos of the cast & crew of CSI: Vegas when they celebrated their 200th episode yesterday on the lot at Universal Studios. The cake is hilarious! It’s a crime scene, complete with a chalk-body marking, crime scene tape and a magnifying glass. I love it!! It’s absolutely the most appropriate cake for the occasion.

And it looks like everyone except Gary Dourdan & Jorja Fox were there to celebrate too. Check out the photo with Laurence Fishburne, William Petersen, Marg Helgenberger, Paul Guilfoyle, Liz Vassey, George Eads, Eric Szmana, Lauren Lee Smith, Archie Kao, David Berman & Robert David Hall.

Congratulations to everyone involved in making CSI!!

[Photo: newscom.com]

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CSI: Vegas – What’s Up With Riley?

Lynn — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 08:18:13 +0000

And why haven’t we seen more of the new CSI Riley Adams, aka Lauren Lee Smith? She’s a terrific character and brings some really fun attitude to the show. I’ve been wondering that and now, thank goodness, TV Guide has answered the question.

Spoiler:
Why is Lauren Lee Smith getting so little face time in the latest CSI episodes? — Norman

TIM: She’ll get more, and soon. The lovely Canadian told us on the set this week that we’ll soon see why her character, Riley Adams, “seems to have a chip on her shoulder.” Apparently someone close to Riley was a victim of a crime, and she hasn’t quite worked through her feelings — except by pouring them into her work. [Source: TV Guide]

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Gil Grissom Announces He’s Leaving CSI:

Lynn — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 18:10:34 +0000

In this preview clip of CSI: Vegas episode 19 Down, we see Gil Grissom, played by William Petersen, announce that he’ll be leaving the team. What an emotional thing for all of us who have loved the show since the beginning. Grissom has been the epitome of the perfect CSI: leader. It will be hard to see him go…

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Lauren Lee Smith at the Screamfest Horror Film Festival

Lynn — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:43:01 +0000

CSI: Vegas’ newest cast member, Lauren Lee Smith, who plays the feisty Riley Adams was photographed at the recent Screamfest Horror Film Festival Opening Night party held at The Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood. I know that her character has received mixed reviews, but I like her.

[Photo: courtesy of newscom.com]

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Lauren Lee Smith Talks About Her New CSI Role

Lynn — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:44:26 +0000

Now that we’ve had a chance to see Lauren Lee Smith in action as CSI Riley Adams, we know that she brings a new dynamic to an already established team. She comes to the cast as a fresh face and a whole new, quirky character. Some people say that they don’t like the character, and a lot of us do. But no matter which side of the issue we fall on, I think this interview with Lauren Lee Smith might offer a bit more insight into the character and what she is intended to do as part of the show.

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CSI: Vegas – Episode 9.09 “19 Down” Spoiler

Lynn — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 21:23:52 +0000

CSI: Vegas – Episode 9.09 – 19 Down
Air Date: December 11, 2008

This is the episode where we get to meet new cast member Laurence Fishburne. His character’s name is Dr. Raymond Langston. And, sadly, it’s the next-to-last episode with William Petersen. If you like spoilers, be sure to click on “Read More”.

(Click on “Read More” for the scoop.)

Press Release:
THE CSI TEAM DISCOVERS A LINK BETWEEN A NEW MURDER AND THE INFAMOUS “DICK & JANE KILLER,” ON “CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION,” THURSDAY, DEC. 11

Introducing Oscar Nominee And Emmy And Tony Award Winner Laurence Fishburne (”What’s Love Got To Do With It,” “The Matrix,” “Miss Evers’ Boys”) As Dr. Raymond Langston

“19 Down…” When a new murder leads to a connection with an infamous serial killer, Grissom secretly joins the class of well-known criminal pathologist Dr. Raymond Langston (Fishburne), to gain access to the killer and get a crack in the case, on CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION, Thursday, Dec. 11 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

SERIES REGULARS:
Gil Grissom: William Petersen
Catherine Willows: Marg Helgenberger
Dr. Raymond Langston: Laurence Fishburne
Nick Stokes: George Eads
Captain Jim Brass: Paul Guilfoyle
Greg Sanders: Eric Szmanda
Dr. Robbins: Robert David Hall
David Phillips: David Berman
Hodges: Wallace Langham
Wendy Simms: Liz Vassey
Riley Adams: Lauren Lee Smith

RECURRING CAST:
Conrad Ecklie: Marc Vann
Archie Johnson: Archie Kao

GUEST CAST:
Det. Vartann: Alex Carter
Mandy Webster: Sheeri Rappaport
Nathan Haskell: Bill Irwin
Gerald Tolliver: Brad Carter
ADA Valerie Nichols: Amy Aquino
Overcoat Man: Shane Woodson
Officer Akers: Larry Sullivan
Det. Ken Martz: Maury Sterling
Mr. Steiner: Richard Gilliland
Mrs. Steiner: Caroline Aaron
Thomas: Jimmi Simpson
Silvia: Aimee DeShayes
Car Wash Manager: David H. Lawrence XVII
Richie: Stephan Sowan
Donny: Todd Giebenhain
Student #1: Roy Vongtama
Dan Forester: Matt O’Leary
Tiffany Cohen: Mimi Michaels
Joel Steiner: Josh Jacobson

WRITTEN BY: Naren Shankar and Carol Mendelsohn, series co-executive producers
DIRECTED BY: Kenneth Fink [Source: CBS]

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CSI: Vegas – Episode 9.07 “Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda” Spoiler

Lynn — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 08:08:30 +0000

Episode 9.07 – Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda
Air Date: November 20, 2008

It looks like a murderer from a decade-old case may be at it again…
(Click on “Read More” for the scoop.)

Press Release:
THE MURDER OF A MOTHER AND HER YOUNG CHILD APPEARS TO BE CONNECTED TO A SUSPECT IN A CSI INVESTIGATION FROM OVER A DECADE AGO, ON “CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION,” THURSDAY, NOV. 20

Joshua Malina (”The West Wing”) Guest Stars

“Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda” – The prime suspect in a murder case from 12 years earlier comes to the forefront of a new CSI investigation, on CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION, Thursday, Nov. 20 (9:00-10:01 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Joshua Malina (”The West Wing”) guest stars.

SERIES REGULARS:
Gil Grissom………………………. William Petersen
Catherine Willows………….. Marg Helgenberger
Nick Stokes………………………….. George Eads
Captain Jim Brass………………….. Paul Guilfoyle
Greg Sanders………………………… Eric Szmanda
Dr. Robbins……………………. Robert David Hall
David Phillips……………………….. David Berman
Hodges………………………….. Wallace Langham
Wendy Simms…………………………… Liz Vassey
Riley Adams……………………. Lauren Lee Smith

RECURRING CAST:
Archie Johnson………………………… Archie Kao

GUEST CAST:
DA Monroe…………………………. Joshua Malina
Nora Rowe……………………………….. Joey King
Peter Rowe…………………………….. Loren Dean
Kelsey Levin……………………………… Alison Pill
Nathan Levin……………………………… Billy Lush
Det. Chris Cavaliere………………….. Jose Zuniga
Hal Jackmin………………………….. Mike Hagerty
ADA Valerie Nichols………………. Amy Aquino
Natalie Davis……………………….. Jessica Collins
Judge…………………………………. Michael Ensign
Dr. Wilson………………………… Cyd Strittmatter

TELEPLAY BY: Allen MacDonald
STORY BY: Naren Shankar, one of the series’ executive producers, and Allen MacDonald
DIRECTED BY: Brad Tanenbaum [Source: CBS]

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CSI: Vegas – Meet the New CSI!

Lynn — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 23:55:05 +0000

A while back, I let you know to expect a new CSI called Riley Adams to join the team. She’s played by Lauren Lee Smith and this is a little teaser clip to give us an idea of what her character will be like. I think she may be a good addition to the team. What do you think?

[video source]

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