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CSI Stars & Director Get NAACP Image Award Nominations

Lynn — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 20:58:41 +0000

Today, the nominations for the 41st NAACP Image Awards were announced and the CSI series all had notable nominations to boast.

The awards celebrate outstanding work by people of color in a number of different entertainment categories. We won’t know the winners until the show airs on FOX on Friday February 6, 2010. I’ll let you know more as the air date approaches.

CSI: Miami actor Adam Rodriguez, CSI: Vegas actor Laurence Fishburne and CSI: NY actor Hill Harper were among the nominations this year. One of the wonderful CSI: Vegas directors, Paris Barclay was honored with a nomination too.

Here are the CSI-related nominations this year and the categories in which they have been nominated:

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture

Adam Rodriguez – “Tyler Perry’s I Can Do Bad All By Myself” (Lionsgate)
Anthony Mackie – “The Hurt Locker” (Summit Entertainment)
Chiwetel Ejiofor – “2012″ (Columbia Pictures)
Danny Glover – “2012″ (Columbia Pictures)
Lenny Kravitz – “Precious: Based on the Novel “Push” by Sapphire” (Lionsgate)

Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series

Anthony Anderson – “Law & Order” (NBC)
Hill Harper – “CSI: NY” (CBS)
LL Cool J – “NCIS: Los Angeles” (CBS)
Laurence Fishburne – “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation” (CBS)
Taye Diggs – “Private Practice” (ABC)

Outstanding Directing in a Dramatic Series

Chandra Wilson – “Grey’s Anatomy” – Give Peace a Chance (ABC)
Edward James Olmos – “Battlestar Galactica” – Islanded in a Stream of Stars (Syfy)
Ernest Dickerson – “Dexter” – Road Kill (Showtime)
Kevin Sullivan – “Lincoln Heights” – Aftershock (ABC Family)
Paris Barclay – “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation” – Coup de Grace (CBS)

Congratulations to them all for their nominations!

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Chat Q&A With CSI: NY Star Hill Harper

Lynn — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:20:50 +0000

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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CSI: NY – Episode 6.02 – “Blacklist Featuring Grave Digger” Spoiler Photos

Lynn — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 20:49:42 +0000

Episode 6.02: Blacklist Featuring Grave Digger
Air Date: TBD

After we finally get to see the aftermath of the season 5 cliffhanger, the second episode of CSI: NY will give us even more to enjoy. In that episode, Mac has something more from his family’s past come back to haunt him and the team. These photos from the episode look like the team is going to be very serious about solving this one!

When Det. Stella Bonasera, (Melina Kanakaredes), and Det. Mac Taylor (Gary Sinise) investigate a case of a cyber killer, it turns personal when the suspect invokes the name of Mac’s father who had died nearly two decades earlier
[Photo: Cliff Lipson/CBS ©2009 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved]

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CSI: NY Stars at CBS’ Summer Press Tour

Lynn — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 20:20:14 +0000

This week, CBS held their huge Summer Press Tour Party. There were tons of stars at the event, including some from CSI: NY. Here are photos that were taken of Hill Harper, who plays Dr. Sheldon Hawkes; Robert Joy, who plays Dr. Sid Hammerback and A.J. Buckley, who plays Adam Ross on the show. They look like they were having a great time.

Hill Harper, left, and A.J. Buckley of CSI: NY the CBS, The CW and Showtime SUMMER 2009 PRESS TOUR party held on Monday, August 3, at the Huntingdon Gardens in Pasadena, CA.
[Photo: Sonja Flemming/CBS ©2009 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved]

From l-r, Josh Radnor of HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER, Hill Harper of CSI: NY, Tracie Thoms of COLD CASE and guest at the CBS, The CW and Showtime SUMMER 2009 PRESS TOUR party held on Monday, August 3, at the Huntingdon Gardens in Pasadena, CA.
[Photo: Sonja Flemming/CBS ©2009 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved]

A.J. Buckley of CSI: NY the CBS, The CW and Showtime SUMMER 2009 PRESS TOUR party held on Monday, August 3, at the Huntingdon Gardens in Pasadena, CA.
[Photo: Mark Davis/CBS ©2009 CBS BROADCASTING INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED]

Robert Joy, of CSI: NY, on the red carpet of the CBS, The CW and Showtime SUMMER 2009 PRESS TOUR party held on Monday, August 3, at the Huntingdon Gardens in Pasadena, CA.
[Photo: Sonja Flemming/CBS ©2009 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved]

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CSI: NY – A Clue About the Cliff Hanger

Lynn — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 17:05:00 +0000

I just found Hill Harper’s Twitter address. I’m so excited! I think he’s wonderful on the show…and totally hot! If you want to follow him on Twitter too, here’s his address: @hillharper.

What I thought you would love is that I got a bit of scoop from his tweets today. Here’s what the first one said:

Great day shooting scenes with Mac, Stella, Danny and Adam. All in the Audio/Visual Lab. Great script! Can’t wait 4 u guys to see season 6!!

So unless he’s trying to lead us astray, it means that Hawkes, Danny, Adam, Stella & Mac will all be back in season 6. What it also doesn’t say is anything about Lindsay or Flack or Dr. Sid Hammerback from the morgue being back. All that jumps into my head is how Danny would have to be a single father if Lindsay was killed…

I’ll update you as more clues emerge on the subject. But on a lighter note, here’s another of Hill’s recent tweets that I loved:

On set. Carrying a bigger gun than Mac and Flack. But always remember “It’s not the size of the gun…” Well maybe size DOES matter!LOL

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Hill Harper Has Things in the Works Too

Lynn — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:38:10 +0000

[Photo: Zuma Press]

Hill Harper is always busy. He’s a very interesting man in that he’s personal friends with President Obama and he’s written two books that made the bestseller lists. But he’s also always working in the film industry between shooting CSI: NY too. (Not to mention the fact that he’s incredibly good-looking…the man has and does it all!)

Right now, he has several prjects in the works for the big screen. Here’s what IMDB has to say about them:

Rescue at Pine Ridge …. Trooper Augusts Walley	2010	(in development)
The Red Robin …. Harry Shellner	2009	(in development)
Shanghai Hotel …. Carlos	2009	(post-production)
Bring Your ‘A’ Game …. Interviewee	2009	(post-production)

Hill has done so much to help inspire and even mentor the African-American youth of today. The film Bring Your ‘A’ Game is another example of that. He’s in great company in the film too with other stars such as Jamie Foxx, Ice Cube, Chris Rock, Spike Lee, Louis Gossett Jr, Sean ‘P. Diddy’ Combs & Russell Simmons. Wow! That’s some cast! Here’s what it’s about:

Bring Your ‘A’ Game: a documentary film in which a 17 year old African-American male encounters prominent Black male icons (‘A’ Gamers) from diverse fields in a hip, computer-generated video game-style world.

Shanghai Hotel seems like a very different type of film, but also with a serious tone. Here’s the premise:

The Shanghai Hotel is the story of a young woman named Yin Yin (Eugenia Yuan), who illegally buys her way to the USA from communist China hoping to make a better life for herself and her family. After a long, treacherous journey stowed away in a the dark hull of an overcrowded cargo ship, Yin Yin arrives in New York City for what she thinks will be the beginning of a better life.

The movie The Red Robin isn’t about the family restaurant down the street…and it also stars Hill’s former co-star on CSI: NY, Claire Forlani. Here’s the basis of the plot:

The Red Robin: a nobel prize winning psychiatrist adopted orphans he treated from around the world. 30 years later, on his deathbed, one of his son’s accuses him of experimenting on the children on behalf of the US government.

And this is a very interesting movie for the history buffs:

Rescue at Pine Ridge: the true (and as-yet-untold) story of the US Army’s 9th Calvary (Buffalo Soldiers) and the events leading up to their valiant rescue of the 7th Calvary on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation

These films seem to me to suggest that Hill decides upon which projects to join based on their social responsibility. See? He really is a terrific guy!

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Hill Harper Enjoying Monaco

Lynn — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 04:21:08 +0000

Here are some really great photos of CSI: NY star Hill Harper that were taken out and about in Monaco during the Monte Carlo TV Festival last week. He looks so well dressed no matter where he is. What a handsome man!!

[Photo: FlyNet Pictures]

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Hill Harper Monte Carlo Photo Op

Lynn — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 04:25:06 +0000

As part of their appearance at the Monte Carlo TV Festival each year, the stars of the TV shows sit for photo sessions. These are the photos that Hill Harper took at the event. He was there to promote CSI: NY to the international audiences.

[Photo: INF]

[Photo: FlyNet Pictures]

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Hill Harper Rocked the Red Carpet

Lynn — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 22:29:12 +0000

Hill Harper wore a fabulous tux to the closing ceremonies of the Monte Carlo TV Festival last week. He had to be one of the best dressed…and best looking men there!

Hill was at the festival to talk to the worldwide audiences about CSI: NY.

[Photo: FlyNet Pictures]

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All Three CSI Series Were Represented in Monaco

Lynn — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 19:48:57 +0000

There were stars from all three of the CSI series at the Monte Carlo TV Festival last week. Hill Harper was there representing CSI: NY, Eric Szmanda was there for CSI: Vegas and Emily Procter was there for CSI: Miami.

Here are photos of all three of them posing with the prince of Monaco:

Prince Albert II of Monaco (4th L) poses with U.S. actors (L to 3rd L) Eric Szmanda, David McCallum, Emily Deschanel, and (4th R to R) Jennifer Love Hewitt, Jamie Kennedy, Hill Harper and Kate Walsh
[Photo: Zuma Press]

Prince Albert II of Monaco (3rd L) poses with U.S. actors Rob Estes (L), Lori Loughlin (2nd L), Emily Procter (4th L), Tricia Helfer (3rd R), Matthew Fox (2nd R) and Kyle MacLachlan
[Photo: Zuma Press]

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