Thursday, February 3, 2011

USA Network Launches New Seasons Of “Law & Order: Criminal Intent” & “In Plain Sight” On May 1

By Bill Gorman February 3, 2011
Posted in: Network TV Press Releases


via press release:

USA NETWORK LAUNCHES NEW SEASONS OF “LAW & ORDER: CRIMINAL INTENT” AND “IN PLAIN SIGHT” PREMIERING SUNDAY, MAY 1

Vincent D’Onofrio and Kathryn Erbe Reprise their Beloved Roles in LAW & ORDER: CRIMINAL INTENT for its Tenth and Final Season

New In Plain Sight Showrunners Ed Decter and John Strauss
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – February 3, 2011 – USA Network, the #1 network in 2010 for an unprecedented five consecutive years running, is kicking off its spring lineup with two of its popular original series, LAW & ORDER: CRIMINAL INTENT and IN PLAIN SIGHT. LAW & ORDER: CRIMINAL INTENT returns for its final season with eight all new episodes and IN PLAIN SIGHT will air its fourth season with 13 episodes. Both will premiere on Sunday, May 1, at 9/8c and 10/9c, respectively.

The final season of LAW & ORDER: CRIMINAL INTENT features the long-anticipated return of Detectives Goren (D’Onofrio) and Eames (Erbe) to the Major Case Squad. Terminated for insubordination a year ago, Detective Robert Goren has been reunited with his long-time partner Alex Eames at the behest of new Major Case Captain William Hannah, a friend of Goren’s since Academy days. In addition to plunging into colorful, dangerous mysteries, Goren has mandatory sessions with brilliant police psychologist Robyn Widrow that will ultimately help him unravel his tortured past, and to chart a course in the right direction. Each week, viewers will be taken through sizzling, sexy episodes of murder and provocative themes, such as: a beautiful female banker whose sole client was the Catholic Church; an adventuresome rogue who may be the country’s best cyber-warrior; a woman who was blackmailing a wealthy, tabloid-fodder “bad boy.”

LAW & ORDER: CRIMINAL INTENT had a strong ninth season, delivering 3.60 million total viewers to the series on Tuesdays in 2010. LAW & ORDER: CRIMINAL INTENT is produced by Wolf Films and Universal Cable Productions. The series was created by Emmy Award-winning producer Dick Wolf, who also executive produces, and was developed by RenĂ© Balcer. Shot entirely in and around New York City, the third installment of the “Law & Order” franchise takes viewers deep into the minds of its criminals while following the intense psychological approaches the Major Case Squad uses to solve its crimes.

Read the whole article by TV by the Numbers.

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Season 10 of Criminal Intent – airing in April

Zap2it published the schedule of the final CI season.

The final season of "Law & Order: Criminal Intent" will have a new showrunner. Chris Brancato, a veteran writer and producer whose credits include "Boomtown," "Law & Order: SVU" and "North Shore," will executive produce the show's final episodes, which are scheduled to begin in April.

Here are two more articles about the new showrunner Chris Brancato. He will take the job of Walon Green.

Chris Brancato To Run 'Law & Order: CI'
Chris Brancato Taking Over 'Criminal Intent'

At least backstage.com wrote a couple of days ago that the filming of the new episodes will start in January.

Law & Order: Criminal Intent, an hourlong drama for the USA Network. Shooting begins in January. With Vincent D'Onofrio. Principals: Lynn Kressel Casting, Pier 62, Room 304, West 23rd Street and Hudson River, NYC 10011. Background: Central Casting New York, 875 Sixth Ave., 15th floor, NYC 10001.

Friday, October 8, 2010

Kathryn is back for Season 10

See the facebook page of Wolf Films.

yes, yes, yes


Kathryn Erbe Back On 'Law & Order: CI'
Nikki Finke's Deadline Hollywood Daily

Great news for Law & Order: Criminal Intent fans: Kathryn Erbe, who portrayed Detective Alexandra Eames for the first 8 seasons of Dick Wolf’s crime drama, has signed on to return for the show's tenth and final season on USA. She joins Vince D'Onofrio, who recently inked a deal to return, meaning that CI will be back for its eight-episode final season with both of its original leads.


Kathryn Erbe Returns for Final Season of ‘Law & Order: Criminal Intent’
By Robert Seidman – October 8, 2010
Posted in: Cable TV


Deadline’s Nellie Andreeva reports that as expected, Kathryn Erbe has signed on to reprise the role of Detective Eames for the eight episode final season of Law & Order: Criminal Intent. She joins Vince D’Onofrio who had already signed up to return as Detective Goren.

“We’re thrilled to have Kathryn Erbe return as Detective Eames, the perfect complement to Donofrio’s Detective Goren,” said USA’s president of original programming Jeff Wachtel. “We now have the definitive team for the ultimate season of this phenomenal show.”


'Law & Order: Criminal Intent' Scoop: Kathryn Erbe reteams with Vincent D'Onofrio for final season!
by Michael Ausiello

Reunited and it feels so… absolutely perfect.

Kathryn Erbe will be rejoining ex-partner Vincent D’Onofrio for the 10th and final season of Law & Order: Criminal Intent, a USA Network spokesperson confirms.

News of Erbe’s freshly-inked deal comes roughly three weeks after D’Onofrio announced his own return to the show.

“I’m excited and grateful that Katie has decided to rejoin one of the best detective teams in the history of television,” said exec producer Dick Wolf in a statement.

D’Onofrio and Erbe left CI at the beginning of the show’s ninth season. They were replaced by Jeff Goldblum and Saffron Burrows.

CI‘s eight episode farewell season premieres sometime in 2011.

Reaction? Considering this is what more than 98 percent of you were clamoring for, I’m guessing you’re pretty psyched.

And I think there will be so much more articles the next days.

Sunday, September 26, 2010

Want to read the articles?

Here are a few links to articles announcing Vincent D'Onofrio's return to Criminal Intent (courtesy of Google Alerts!). Some of them don't quite have all their background info right.... but it's fun to read and look at the photos!

Backseat Cuddler
TV.com
TMCNet.com
BSCReview
Daemon's TV
Scripted TV Fans
Law Advice
Tyler's World
Ace Show Biz





Make sure you keep your eyes on Vinnie Vidi Vici and The Reel
 
 

Friday, September 24, 2010

We need our Eames!

Please Come Back Kathryn!

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Goren needs Eames!!




Earlier this morning I emailed this postcard to the executives at USA Network:


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Thank you for bringing back Vincent D'onofrio!!! Be sure to convince Kathryn Erbe to come back too! Goren needs Eames!!

Sincerely,
Susan1212
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We encourage you all to send them your own emails, urging them to bring back Kathryn Erbe. You can use the postcards on our blog, as I did, or not. Just be sure to let them know how much we want Kathryn Erbe/Alex Eames to come back, because we now know that

Dreams do come true!

Vincent D'Onofrio returns to Criminal Intent

Wonders never cease!  On the USA Network website today:

VINCENT D'ONOFRIO RETURNS!
FINAL SEASON OF CI COMING IN 2011
Criminal Intent is back! And so is everyone's favorite detective, Robert Goren! Vincent D'Onofrio, will return for the tenth and final season of Law & Order: Criminal Intent. Catch all-new episodes of Criminal Intent beginning in 2011. Until then, make sure to check back for more updates on the show and sign up for the official Criminal Intent Facebook page!

But we need Eames, too!!