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I know. I hadn’t ever heard of an EWwy Award either. But it’s a new one given by Entertainment Weekly, thus the EWwy. They know that many of us feel that our favorite actors have done amazing work on their shows for many years, but have never been given an Emmy. They fell it’s time to acknowledge them with an EWwy instead.

There are lots of nominations, but the reason I’m posting this about it is that (finally!) William Petersen, who brilliantly played Gil Grissom on CSI: Vegas for nearly nine years is nominated for an award. I hope you’ll go make your voices heard in support of William winning. The site with all the niminees is here. And these are the nominations in William’s category:

Best Lead Actor in a Drama Series

• Josh Holloway (Lost)
• Michael Chiklis (The Shield)
• Denis Leary (Rescue Me)
• Kyle Chandler (Friday Night Lights)
• William Petersen (CSI)
• Scott Grimes (ER)
• David Boreanaz (Bones)

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Michael ausiello has more to say about the upcoming new season of CSI: Vegas. We already found out that Jorja Fox will be back for multiple episodes in season 10, but what about William Petersen, who played Grissom?

And check out the news about a new serial killer! We’ll also be finding out more about Langston’s past. The more I hear about the new season, the more excited I become!

Question: Will Grissom be joining Sara back on CSI early in the season? –Lois
Ausiello: No, but some old friends of his will be. Exec producer Carol Mendelsohn reveals to me exclusively that CSI will be bringing back a few members of the infamous Millander clan in this season’s second episode. “The last time we saw [serial killer] Paul Millander was in season 2 when Grissom had dinner at [his alter ego] Judge Mason’s house, because, if you remember Paul lived a double life as a judge. And we met Mrs. Mason and their young son, Craig. Well, Paul’s dead, but Mrs. Mason and Craig live on. And we will see them in episode 2.” Why? Keep reading for a possible clue…

Question: The season premiere of CSI is only two months away. I’m sure that you’ve gotten some kind of spoiler or tidbit to throw to us! –Andy and Rebecca
Ausiello: You can drop the “or.” I’ve got a spoiler and a tidbit, courtesy of exec producer Naren Shankar. First the tidbit: “You’re going to get an explanation for that ring Langston (Laurence Fishburne) still has on his finger in [episode 2].” Now for the spoiler: “We’re going to launch a new season-long serial killer arc. Starting at the end of our premiere, a brand new nemesis [will emerge] who has a very unique way of killing.” More unique than that whole miniature thing? “This time, the crime scene is always the body,” Shankar teases. “We’re calling him Dr. Jekyl.” [Source: EW]

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I think it’s cool that he seems to have stopped coloring his hair as I’m sure he was told to do for the character. He looks terrific no matter what. But I’m sure he’s having fun now that the long production days are behind him. I’m happy for him, even though I miss him on the show.

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And nearly all of his fellow CSI: Vegas co-stars were there to celebrate the occasion with him. I don’t see Lauren Lee Smith, Wallace Langham, Paul Guilfoyle or Gary Dourdan, But Robert David Hall, David Berman, Liz Vassey, George Eads, Jorja Fox, Eric Szmanda, Marg Helgenberger and Archie Kao all were there.

Here are some cute photos of them at the event, including one where Petersen dusted the star for fingerprints! LOL!

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Here’s a sneak peek at one of the touching scenes from tonight’s episode of CSI: Vegas. If this is any indication of how emotional it’s going to be, get the tissues ready!

In this scene, Grissom explains a bit to Nick about forensic astronomy (very cool concept!) and then Nick tells him how he values all the things he’s learned from Grissom. It’s a great scene where they both seem to get emotional, but just like macho guys often do, they try to pretend it doesn’t.

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Tonight is Grissom’s last episode as a regular CSI: Vegas cast member. If you are like me, you’ll need to have a box of tissues handy for the show. (I’m such a sap!)

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TV Guide just published an interesting article about some of the ways that CSI: Vegas will change without William Petersen in front of the camera. Of course, executive director Carol Mendelsohn has promised that William Petersen will still appear, in a future episode.

“Grissom will come back in an organic way, to visit or be on a case with the people that are his family,” she said.

Joked Laurence Fishburne: “Billy said he would be back to make sure I didn’t burn the joint down.”

We also learn that Fishburne’s character on the show was previously supposed to have a genetic anomaly that is common among serial killers, but that plan has changed:

“Very early research on the character had indicated that there was a syndrome that was sort of more prevalent in serial killers,” ececutive producer Naren Shankar said. “That turned out not to be the case.”

That’s a shame, actually. I would have enjoyed seeing such a great actor as Fishburne take on such a personal delimma on the show…

It’s also been announced that singer Taylor Swift will be a guest star on a future episode. She’s never acted before, so it’ll be intersting to see how she does in this new arena. According to reports, she’ll play the teenage daughter of parents who own a hotel.

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CSI: Vegas – Episode 9.10 – One to Go
Air Date: January 15, 2009

This Thursday we will see Gil Grissom leave CSI: Vegas. CBS will air part on of the episode, 19 Down, then follow with the new episode coninuation, One to Go. There’s a lot of speculation around about what we can expect from that evening, and who better to taunt us with a spoiler than Michael Ausiello… Here’s the latest from him:

Spoiler:
Question: Any scoop on Grissom’s last episode of CSI? — Nicole
Ausiello: Just a tip: Set your DVR to record a few minutes past 10 pm on Jan. 15, just as a precaution. You do not want to miss the final scene. Trust me. Also, you’ll want to pick up a copy of the new EW when it goes on sale this Friday. I think you’ll fancy the cover subject. [Source: EW]

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Grissom & Nick (George Eads) discover the car that Sara (Jorja Fox) was trapped under in the hot Las Vegas desert.
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Grissom tries out a go-cart while investigating a case involving a go-cart racer murdered on a local highway.
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Grissom proposes to Sara (Jorja Fox) as they tend the bees that he recovered from a previous crime scene.
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Sara (Jorja Fox) shares an intimate moment with Grissom at the lab as she prepares to leave him and CSI.
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Grissom works with lab technicians Wendy Simms (Liz Vassey) & Hodges (Wallace Langham) to find clues to the cause of death of a 3-year-old girl.
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Grissom, who moments prior was sharing dinnerwith Warrick (Gary Dourdan) and the CSI team, discovers that Warrick has been shot and left for dead in his car.
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Grissom, with Dr. Robbins (Robert David Hall), investigates the shooting of a young boy which occurred in the middle of Korea Town.
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The CSI team (left to right: Eric Szmanda, George Eads, William Petersen, Lauren Lee Smith & Marg Helgenberger) returns to work after hearing Grissom’s startling announcement that he is leaving CSI.
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Dr. Raymond Langston (Laurence Fishburne) prepares to work for CSI after Grissom announces that his time as a CSI has come to an end.
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The CSI team is stunned and saddened after Grissom’s announcement that his time as a CSI has come to an end.
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Continue the look back at Grissom on CSI: Vegas…

• Seasons 1 – 3
• Seasons 4 – 5
• Seasons 6 – 7
• Seasons 8 – 9

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