Episode 6.10: Death House
Air Date: December 9, 2009

This CSI: NY episode sounds very cool! It sounds like someone with a grudge against the CSIs will try to trap them with a 911 call. And a hundred-year-old corpse? How bizarre! I can’t wait!

Press Release:
THE CSIs FOLLOW UP ON A 911 CALL TO A VACANT PENTHOUSE BUT FIND A NEARLY 100-YEAR-OLD CORPSE AND A BOOBY-TRAPPED HOUSE, ON “CSI: NY,” WEDNESDAY, DEC. 9

“Death House” – A frantic 911 call sends the CSIs into a vacant penthouse; however, instead of finding the caller, they unearth a nearly 100-year-old corpse and find themselves navigating their way through a booby-trapped house, on CSI: NY, Wednesday, Dec. 9 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

SERIES REGULARS:

• Det. Mac Taylor…………………… …. Gary Sinise
• Det. Stella Bonasera……… Melina Kanakaredes
• Danny Messer………………. Carmine Giovinazzo
• Dr. Sheldon Hawkes………………….. Hill Harper
• Det. Don Flack……………………….. Eddie Cahill
• Lindsay Monroe……………………. Anna Belknap
• Adam Ross……………………………… AJ Buckley
• Dr. Sid Hammerback…………………. Robert Joy

GUEST CAST:

• Deborah Meade………………………. Ella Thomas

WRITTEN BY: JP Donahue and Kevin Polay
DIRECTED BY: Norberto Barba [Source: CBS]

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I can’t wait for the next CSI: NY episode dealing with the creepy Compass Killer. I love the multi-episode story arcs and this one is especially fascinating. Check out what TV Guide tells us about the next one:

Got any scoop on the upcoming CSI: NY episodes that deal with the Compass Killer? — Jeremy

ADAM: Executive producer Pam Veasey tells me that the creation of the Compass Killer arc was about highlighting the show’s storied location. “We have the great, great privilege of being the New York show, and we thought all of this information is really worthy of more than one episode. So we created the Compass Killer… someone who is fascinated with this information.” Case in point: One upcoming episode deals with Manhattanhenge, a phenomenon in which the sun aligns with the city’s street grid. [Source: TV Guide]

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Last night, we saw the third part of the all-CSI crossover trilogy. I was so excited to see Laurence Fishburne on all three CSI series, and I knew the story would be gripping. I was not disappointed about either. But I felt just a bit like the three parts were a bit too different. Is it just me?

I get it that the same group was taking girls and forcing them into prostitution and when they refused to cooperate they would dismember them and dump them. And I get it that the girls were being trafficked all across the nation by crazy truckers. And I get that pimps in Las Vegas were fighting over turf and would hijack each other’s girls. But it just seemed a bit like each of the series’ portions of the story were too disjointed from the others. Maybe that’s just me…?

I loved Langston getting to work with both Horatio and Mac. And I loved the idea of a series of crimes that moved from city to city. But it seemed to me like the M.O. of the crimes changed too drastically with each city.

I could be completely wrong about it. I would love to hear your input about the three episodes. Do you think they tied together smoothly enough? Did you think the differences in the crimes on each of the segments was necessary or clear enough? I would love to get your opinions and hear what other CSI fans have to say. Please leave a comment and let’s discuss!

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Today was the first of the two live chat sessions with stars from CSI shows. This one was with CSI: NY hottie Hill Harper.

I have re-ordered the messages so that they are in the correct order to read and make sense. (You know how chats can be rather disjointed and the answers don’t follow right after the proper questions so it can be confusing to read.)

Hill seems like he has a wonderful sense of humor and I love the so-called “spoilers” he gives us. LOL! I think you’ll enjoy the chat:

Hill Harper: Hello everyone! It’s Hill! Let’s get it started!

Sarah: Hi Hill! How fun was it working with Laurence Fishburne during the crossover?

Hill Harper: I didn’t have a ton of scenes with Lawrence on the shows, but I have known him for years. Love and respect him and think he is one of our greatest actors. And I love the fact that he brought his presence and class to all 3 CSI shows!

M: Do you prefer filming in the studio in LA or being on location in NYC?

Hill Harper: I much prefer being on location in NYC! …C’mon…it’s the big apple!! You can’t beat that!!

Gavic: What was the scariest moment for you on the show and how did you ease the tension from it?

Hill Harper: Scariest moment while acting was last week’s episiode when the girl pops out of the water. Even in real life, even though we were just acting…that was super scary.

Hill Harper: I did visit the body farm in TN where they have 184 real dead bodies in different degrees of decomposition…and that was very interesting. AND a big creepy!

Hill Harper: Hi Greece! Brazil! Germany! Hungray! Isn’t technology awesome that we can all be connected???!

Darren: Hill you’ve accomplished so much already with being an actor, writer and your role in politics. How do you manage to find all the time to do everything and were these things that you’ve always wanted to do or did you fall into these roles?

Hill Harper: I really believe in following your heart. And if your heart tells you to do something, don;t listen to the voices in your head that say “Theres not enough time” or “you cant do it ” or “it wont work”…just say “YES!!” to living and life…and take risks…and let the universe hear your voice!

Karyn: Hill, what do you enjoy more; acting or writing?

Hill Harper: Hi Karyn…ACTING, no doubt. I am an actor first and foremost. I love acting.

Robin (from Holland): Hey Hill. Do you ever feel the desire to practice your law degree?

Hill Harper: I use my law degree – i think – every day. Not traditionally, of course, but it’s part of who I am. Education and learning of any type, i believe, makes you a better critical thinker.

Caroline from Germany: Have you ever done screen-writing / would you like to do it?

Hill Harper: I’ve never written a screenplay…I’m not sure! I think that there are some great screenwriters out there….so I leave it to them. BUT I HAVE BIG NEWS THAT MIGHT BE A SECRET……..

Hill Harper: And that is…..that Carmine [Gioviazzo, who plays Danny Messer] is writing a script for CSI:NY!! And it is going to be AWESOME. But…you didn’t hear that from me!!!! (shhh)

Hill Harper: …and yes, you guys, I hope that Hawkes gets a love interest soon…..
Who do you guys think it should be????

Talia: Hm… Haylen?

Olivia: Yes, Bring Kara back!

Sophia: Someone from outside maybe?

Amanda: Stacy Dash

Jessye James: Nia Long or Zoe Saldana

Olivia: Kara!

Sarah: Hey Hill, I love CSI New York. My question to you is: What was your favourite episode you enjoyed filming?

Hill Harper: As for my fav. episode…WOW That is tough.One thing I can say about our show is that our writers are the best and theyve written to many great story l ines. but one of my favorites is when my old buddy from school wanted me to get info from him off the flash drive…and then he had me beaten up! I like that episode.

Ashela: Hi Hill, I love your work. What is the best thing about acting?

Hill Harper: The best thing about acting is that you have the opportunity to play characters that can uplift, inspire, entertain, educate, enlighten, and connect with the audience….also, it is fun to be different people.

Talia: I love that episode! Sex, Lies and Silicone, right?

Remy: that would be sex, lies and silicone

Hill Harper: YES! Sex, Lies and SIlicone…all about the dolls, baby

Kristal: I have read your three books and I have learned from them. Do you have any ideas for your fourth book?

Hill Harper: No idea for my fourth book….what should I do a book on? Any ideas???

Jimmy Rice: Letters to the Single Brothers

Justine: A book about the cast of CSI NY? Lol

Carolyn: your experience on CSI: NY

kristen smith: 4th book: being the best YOU you can possibly be!!

Aja: Conversations about overcoming hardship for young adults

Vida: I would love a book about how people can give back to low income communities

Kyle: Hey Hill. What advice would you give to an aspiring actor?

Hill Harper: Study the craft. Take as many classes as possible. Act all the time. Even if it is in a local play or student film or your own project. Don;t wait on someone else to hire you. Create your own opportunituies. But you have to really become skilled at the CRAFT of ACTING. And dont fall into the trap of waiting to be “discovered”.

nessie682: Who’s your role model?

Hill Harper: My role models are: my grandparents, my mother and father, Paul Robeson, Merryll Streep, Tom Hanks, Marian Wright Edelman, Bill Gates, Steve Jobs…

Hill Harper: …President Obama….

Olivia: can you give us any spoliers about the upcoming season?

Hill Harper: YES!

Hill Harper: People will die and we will use science to catch their killers!!!!

Tara: LOL!!!

Kate: Nice spoiler

Justine: LOL ! And about characters?

ash_ny: yes spoilers about characters? please !!!

Hill Harper: OK. SPOILER: Hawkes WILL have a love interest.

kristen smith: yaahhhhhhhh finally

Jessica: YAY! Finally! it’s about time he got some love.

Nera: That’s about time!

JoeyDC: Yay, finally! It’s about time

Tisha Owes: when is your next book signing, hope its in atl

Hill Harper: I’ll be back in ATL on 11/20! …signing books/live on V103 all morning at Justin’s Restaurant

Nikki: Glad to hear you are coming to the ATL!

Robin (from Holland): What has been your most memorable moment on CSI NY?

Hill Harper: Most memorable moment….there’s been lots! Learning to scuba dive, riding my bike through central park….the first scenes with Gary when I was Dr. Hawkes the coroner….the interaction with the rest of the cast….we all really get along with each other really well and we have a great chemistry and I think that that comes through on the screen. when you see us interrelate, that is real. Which is rare…sometimes there are bad apples in the bunch….but on our show, wee are so lucky that we all like each other…and we are all good people

Amie: I love the episode when you scuba dived

Talia: The scuba diving scene was so scary!

JoeyDC: Yes you can definitely tell that you guys all get along just fine and that’s what makes you guys such a perfect cast! Can’t get enough of you guys!

Joanna Tuckett: Hey Hill, Who is the clown of the CSI: NY crew?

Hill Harper: Carmine is definitely the funniest of everybody. He comes up with sayings…his Christopher Walken impression is impeccable….he is just FUNNY. He is also funny looking. Haha.

Amy (from Puerto Rico): Yes, Carmine seems really funny. I would love to meet him.

Jillonne from Florida: Hi Hill, from Largo here. I was wondering if you plan to produce or direct any future CSi NY episodes?

Hill Harper: Hi Jilonne. Obviously, I would love to be just like Gary and be a producer on the show. But I don’t think that’s going to happen! But you never know. ….I would love to direct an episode. In fact, I asked about it….we’ll see!

Talia: That would be exciting! I’d love to see an episode directed by you!

Sydney: good luck. I hope you get the opportunity!

Vida: Hey Hill, I’ve seen you on programs discussing hip hop. Who are some of your favorite Hip Hop artists?

Hill Harper: Fav hip hop artists: PublicEnemy, EPMD, Jay Z, Nas…

Hill Harper: I like all forms of music. In fact, I like all forms of art and creativity.

Sandra: What part of Sheldon is definitely Hill and what is absolutely not?

Hill Harper: The part of Sheldon that is Hill is the part that you like..and the part that you don’t like..definitely not me.

Talia: haha Well said

ash_ny: LOL

Amy (from Puerto Rico): Hahahaha Good one!

giorgia e frakkio: lol

speakyoursuccess: Hello Hill What role would be your dream role?

Hill Harper: Dr. MLK Jr., Bob Marley, and a huge sci-fi/action epic lead role

Zoe: you’re such an inspiration!

Amanda: Hey Hill! What u like to do on ur spare time when ur not busy working?

Hill Harper: Go to the movies…Hiking…great dinners with great wine….art galleries….watch other entertainers perform because it is so inspiring

Sarah: Thanks for stopping by. If you had to pick one word to describe your life, what word would that be?

Hill Harper: BLESSED.

Annie from Holland: beautiful answer!

Talia: That’s so sweet!

Monica: we love you, I’m looking forward to seeing tonights episode

Jessica: What’s your favorite show, apart from CSINY?

Hill Harper: Monday Night Football!

Hill Harper: Hey everybody..Thanks so much for joining me on this chat! You guys are THE MOST IMPORTANT part of my career and our show. BEcause without you the show wouldnt even exist….so THANK YOU for watching and follow me on twitter! twitter.com/hillharper

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First of all, I had not heard this rumor. I would have probably freaked out if I had in light of all the cast members who have left the other two CSI series in the past couple of seasons. I really like Melina Kanakaredes and hope she stays on CSI: NY until it completely ends.

That being said, here’s the latest rumor, and the truth:

Question: There’s a rumor going around that Melina Kanakaredes is getting killed off CSI: NY in the very near future. True? —Jess

Ausiello: False. My NY mole tells me that Melina will be around all season. [Source: EW]

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Remember in the season 6 premiere of CSI: NY when Stella & Adam hooked up? It was a huge surprise to me, and to a lot of other fans of the show.

But now we find out that Stella has more romance in store for her this season. [Go, Stella!] Here’s a bit from the latest TV Guide Mega Buzz:

Who is Stella going to have a relationship with on this season of CSI: NY? — Shannon

ADAM: Stella won’t go back to the well with Adam, executive producer Pam Veasey tells me, but you should look out for more moments of spontaneity from her. “She’s not going to limit herself,” Veasey says. “Her momentary enjoyable moment with Adam was one of those things. She’ll be a much more aggressive, live-in-the-moment type of character.” [Source: TV Guide]

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Episode 6.09: Manhattanhenge
Air Date: November 25, 2009

This will be the end of the road for the compass killer. I’m guessing that the CSI: NY team will catch him in this episode. I love the multi-episode story arcs!

Press Release:
IN THE CULMINATION OF A MULTI-EPISODE MYSTERY, THE CSIs UNCOVER THE DARK LAIR OF THE COMPASS KILLER, ON “CSI: NY,” WEDNESDAY, NOV. 25

Skeet Ulrich (”Jericho”) Guest Stars as the Compass Killer

“Manhattanhenge” – In the culmination of a multi-episode mystery, Mac and his team uncover the dark lair of a murderous madman, the Compass Killer. But as they race to save his fourth victim, the sunrise presents one final surprise that no one ever expected, on “CSI: NY,” Wednesday, Nov. 25 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Skeet Ulrich guest stars as the Compass Killer.

SERIES REGULARS:

• Det. Mac Taylor……………..Gary Sinise
• Det. Don Flack………………Eddie Cahill
• Stella Bonasera……..Melina Kanakaredes
• Lindsay Monroe………………Anna Belknap
• Danny Messer………Carmine Giovinazzo
• Adam Ross……………………AJ Buckley
• Dr. Sheldon Hawkes………….Hill Harper
• Dr. Sid Hammerback………….Robert Joy

GUEST CAST:

• Hollis Eckhart……………….Skeet Ulrich
• Mr. Birnbaum…………….Martin Papzian
• Calliope Eckhart………………Josie Davis
• Red Head Bartender………….Nina Smidt
• Leonard………………….Marc Menchaca

WRITTEN BY: Trey Callaway, Co-Executive Producer
DIRECTED BY: Matt Earl Beesley [Source: CBS]

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Episode 6.08: Cuckoo’s Nest
Air Date: November 18, 2009

These are some photos from the next CSI: NY episode about the compass killer. These are especially cool because they were shot on location in New York City. This will probably be a very intense episode and I’m really looking forward to seeing what the killer has in store for the CSIs.

Det. Mac Taylor (Gary Sinise) during an investigation on a boat in The Hudson River, on CSI: NY, Wednesdays (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT)
[Photo: Photo: Eric Leibowitz©2009 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Scenes Shot on Location in New York City]

Dr. Sheldon Hawkes (Hill Harper), Det. Stella Bonasera (Melina Kanakaredes), and Det. Mac Taylor (Gary Sinise) during an investigation
[Photo: Photo: Eric Leibowitz©2009 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Scenes Shot on Location in New York City]

Det. Stella Bonasera (Melina Kanakaredes), during an investigation
[Photo: Photo: Eric Leibowitz©2009 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Scenes Shot on Location in New York City]

Det. Stella Bonasera (Melina Kanakaredes), during an investigation
[Photo: Photo: Eric Leibowitz©2009 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Scenes Shot on Location in New York City]

Det. Stella Bonasera (Melina Kanakaredes), and Det. Mac Taylor (Gary Sinise) during an investigation
[Photo: Photo: Eric Leibowitz©2009 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Scenes Shot on Location in New York City]

Det. Stella Bonasera (Melina Kanakaredes), and Det. Mac Taylor (Gary Sinise) during an investigation
[Photo: Photo: Eric Leibowitz©2009 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Scenes Shot on Location in New York City]

Det. Mac Taylor (Gary Sinise) during an investigation on a boat in The Hudson River
[Photo: Photo: Eric Leibowitz©2009 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Scenes Shot on Location in New York City]

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Episode 6.08: Cuckoo’s Nest
Air Date: November 18, 2009

How cool! The compass killer returns to CSI: NY in this episode! He is such a creepy killer and I can’t wait to see what he’s got in store for the CSIs. Nelly fans can also get excited because he’ll be back in this episode too.

Press Release:
THE CSI TEAM RESUMES THEIR HUNT FOR THE COMPASS KILLER AFTER A BODY FALLS FROM THE 59TH STREET BRIDGE, ON “CSI: NY,” WEDNESDAY, NOV. 18

Skeet Ulrich (”Jericho”) Returns as Hollis Eckhart, The Compass Killer

Musician, Actor and Entrepreneur Nelly (”Brass Knuckles,” “The Longest Yard”) Returns as Terrence Davis, an Informant Who Helps a Detective

“Cuckoo’s Nest” – After a body falls from the 59th Street Bridge, the CSI team finds a compass near the body pointing east, and realizes it’s the third victim of the “Compass Killer,” on CSI: NY, Wednesday, Nov. 18 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Skeet Ulrich returns as Hollis Eckhart, the “Compass Killer.” Nelly returns as Terrence Davis, an informant, who helps Detective Flack.

SERIES REGULARS:

• Det. Mac Taylor…………………… …. Gary Sinise
• Det. Stella Bonasera……… Melina Kanakaredes
• Danny Messer………………. Carmine Giovinazzo
• Dr. Sheldon Hawkes………………….. Hill Harper
• Det. Don Flack……………………….. Eddie Cahill
• Lindsay Monroe……………………. Anna Belknap
• Adam Ross……………………………… AJ Buckley
• Dr. Sid Hammerback…………………. Robert Joy

GUEST CAST:

• Hollis Eckhart…………………………. Skeet Ulrich
• Terrence Davis…………………………………. Nelly
• Lt. William Sythe……………………….. John Mese
• Deacon…………………………………. Fredro Starr
• Louise Dukes………………… Marguerite Moreau
• Bob Tanner………………………….. Alex Cranmer
• Kenneth Grant…………………… Kieran Campion
• Thomas Gates………………………….. Austin Lysy
• Calliope Eckhart……………………….. Josie Davis
• Gigantaw……………………………. Brian K. Jones

WRITTEN BY: Zachary Reiter, Co-Executive Producer, and Aaron Rahsaan Thomas
DIRECTED BY: Jeffrey Hunt [Source: CBS]

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CSI: Miami – Episode 8.07 – Bone Voyage
Air Date: November 9, 2009

Episode 6.07: Hammer Down
Air Date: November 11, 2009

CSI: Vegas – Episode 10.07 – The Lost Girls
Air Date: November 12, 2009

I am getting so excited about next week’s three-part, all-CSI crossover event! First of all, I’ve been a Laurence Fishburne fan for many years and love him on CSI: Vegas. But now we’ll get to see his character on all three CSI series in one week! That’s insanely cool!

In this clip, we see Laurence Fishburne, David Caruso & Gary Sinise, the three male CSI series leads talk about the crossover mystery. Some of the other cast members weigh in on how much fun it was to work together with someone from the other series. Check this out:

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