New interview with Moonlight actor David Blue

iF Magazine recently chatted with everyone's favorite slobby vampire, Logan (David Blue), from Moonlight. He is ready to do a Moonlight movie also :)

Television :
Exclusive Interview: DAVID BLUE STEPS THROUGH THE 'STARGATE UNIVERSE' PORTAL

The actor talks about the SyFy Channel series that he's on now, MOONLIGHT and UGLY BETTY (which he used to be on)

By T.K. DEHN

David Blue is only in his twenties, but he’s already on his fourth cult TV series, STARGATE UNIVERSE, after having regular/recurring roles on the vampire drama MOONLIGHT, the comedy UGLY BETTY and the youth-skewing THE SUITE LIFE OF ZACK & CODY. He’s happy to talk about all of them, plus he chats about shows he hasn’t been on (HEROES, CHUCK), but loves anyway.

iF: Do you have fans from MOONLIGHT, where you played Logan, the techie vampire?

David Blue : Oh, yeah. Absolutely. And even better, I have good fans from MOONLIGHT, who are saying that they’re going to watch this show. [Erstwhile MOONLIGHT lead] Alex O’Loughlin is a friend of mine, and any time I can read a script, I’m like, "We’ve got to find a role for Alex on this show." I know he’s busy with his new show, THREE RIVERS, but [MOONLIGHT was] great. If [MOONLIGHT executive producer] Joel Silver and the rest of them get together and decide to do a movie, would I love to be Logan again? Abso-freaking-lutely.

iF: Did they let you keep the vamp teeth?

David Blue : No, I never had to vamp out. In the original series finale, which was the season finale, I believe it was written that Logan vamps out and jumps and does some vampire-type stuff, and all the producers sat around and went, "Nah, he’s too lazy." So I just run. That’s why I wanted to do that role, was to have the fangs. It never happened. I would love to revisit that so I can do that. And the contacts are really cool, too. I’d like to do that.

David Blue : BLUE: Please keep tabs on me, at www.David_Blue.com or twitter/davidblue. As far as STARGATE UNIVERSE, and I really, truly mean this, watch and decide for yourself, because I guarantee you, that will answer all your questions.

To read the entire interview, just follow this link.....

http://www.ifmagazine.com/feature.asp?article=3544

Photograph : Actor David Blue

Three Rivers TV Show premieres tonight

Finally! Alex O'Loughlin's new tv show ~ Three Rivers ~ debuts tonight on CBS. I can't wait to see it..... and to hear what y'all think of it :)

Synopsis of tonight's pilot episode (Place of Life #1x01) ~

A team of Pittsburgh surgeons perform organ transplants and deal with the emotionally complex lives of the recipients. In the opener, a pregnant woman suffers a heart attack and is told she must undergo a heart transplant in order to save her life and the life of her unborn child.

Three Rivers television series
Premiere : October 4th, 2009
CBS Network
8:00 PM Central Time
9:00 PM Eastern Time

Photograph ~ Series promo photo of the cast from new medical drama, Three Rivers

Live Q&A with Alex O'Loughlin

Who wants to chat with Alex O'Loughlin? I thought so *wink* Thanks to the lovely folks at TV.Com you will have that chance tomorrow ~ 10/01/09 @ 12:00 PM (Noon) Pacific Time (USA)! Here is the info Edlyn was kind enough to share with us :)

Three Rivers chat with Alex O'Loughlin

Join us on Thursday, October 1 at 12 p.m. PDT for a live chat with Alex O'Loughlin from CBS's new fall drama, Three Rivers !

Alex O'Loughlin, the star of CBS’s new fall drama Three Rivers, will join us for a live Q&A chat in anticipation of the show’s pilot premiere on Sunday, October 4 at 9 p.m. PDT. The new drama is set in a hospital specializing in donor organs and transplants.

We’ll try our best to post as many questions as we can, but in order to keep the conversation flowing and easy to follow, every question or comment may not be posted. Think of this event as similar to a live Q&A.

http://www.tv.com/threerivers-chat/

Photograph ~ Doctor Andy Yablonski (Alex O'Loughlin) in a promo photo for the new medical drama, Three Rivers

Moonlight Movie Campaign

We have all been dreaming of and fighting for a Moonlight movie ever since the untimely cancelation of our series. I know that many of you have been dedicated to contacting Warner Bros & Joel Silver (Silver Productions) asking for a film. Now, in honor of the anniversary of Moonlight's premiere, fans are organizing to get everyone to write in & let them know what we want!

Big thanks to my friend Kelly for creating this wonderful video to promote the campaign, and to Nikki for this fantastic idea to have everyone work together :)

Here are the details.........

MOONLIGHT MOVIE CAMPAIGN - ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND WRITE-IN / EMAIL (SEPT. 25-27TH 2009)

Two years ago our beloved show premiered on Sept. 28, 2007 and in just a few short episodes millions of people fell in love. Moonlight was more than just a show, something we wish more people could comprehend.

It brought people together, some who had never even seen a message board before, and formed friendships that will last a lifetime. It inspired people to learn things they would never have thought they'd be able to do like graphic design, video editing, writing and even web design. For some it was even a lifeline; one beautiful, bright moment for an hour every week where they could escape to. Not to mention the countless amount of lives saved thanks to our blood drive efforts.

There is no doubt that we as a fandom have suffered many a heartache and cruel criticisms. However, we are asking everyone to put aside any negative feelings and take a moment to reflect back on the good times, and how Moonlight changed your life or may have saved the life of someone you may not even know.

With that in mind, on the weekend of Sept.25-27th we ask that everyone send a letter or postcard to the people listed below in hopes that someone will finally understand how much love there STILL is for this show around the world and grant our wish for a movie.

Alan Horn, President and COO, Warner Bros. Entertainment

Barry Meyer, President and CEO, Warner Bros. Entertainment

Jeffrey Robinov, President, Warner Bros. Pictures Group

Kevin McCormick, President of Production, Warner Bros. Pictures

John Berg, Senior Vice President of Production, Warner Bros. Pictures

They can all be reached at:
4000 Warner Blvd
Burbank, CA 91522

Email : wbsf@warnerbros.com

Feedback :
http://www.warnerbros.com/main/help/customer_service.html

Join the Facebook campaign page to receive updates and show your support:
http://apps.facebook.com/causes/356053?m=4ffa5b46

Join the campaign to get a Moonlight Movie! Details can be found at MoonlightArmy.com:
http://www.moonlightarmy.com/army/viewforum.php?f=8&sid=6be6dc10c5b3b182956ebd541de944b1

Video ~ Alex O'Loughlin on Craig Ferguson's show

In this video, you will see the oooo so handsome Alex O'Loughlin in his interview on the Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson last night.... er.... uh.... I mean this morning since it aired just after Midnight.

Another Alex Update!

Alex O'Loughlin has sent another new message to his fans. He really tries to keep us up to date on his busy life. Not only is he working on several projects, he mentions being asked to throw out the first pitch @ the Dodgers vs Pirates game (on Tuesday, September 15th, 2009). I hope some Moonlight fans in the area get to see him. Sounds like Alex is gaining a bit of the popularity he deserves.

Me Again

Dear All,

As I write this I am conscious of the fact that I feel like I say the same things in every blog I send out to you all... "Thank you-Thank you-Thank you". I haven't stopped for so long and it kind of seems like my birthday came and went really quickly this year. But it wasn't without THE most ridiculous influx of gifts, cards, and the usual, wonderful support I am slowly becoming accustomed to from all of you. My ever loyal and loving fans.

So I guess I'll just say it again..

THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!!

Three Rivers has me very busy everyday and with the upcoming release of Whiteout I have found myself working every weekend too, busy with promotions & publicity in an attempt to launch the show and support the movie. I am very excited about both.

But the thing I am most excited about is the opportunity Three Rivers has presented for me to get back to some community service. I am now a spokesperson, and soon to start my training to become an ambassador for Donate Life America. It is such an important cause and one that so many of us could do with a little more information on.

I am now officially an organ, eye and tissue donor and have my little DLA card to keep in my wallet. (god forbid anything ever happen that would put it into action!) That being said, and again...touch wood...I now have the chance to give the gift of life, which I believe is the greatest gift of all.

On another note, and FYI, I will be doing the Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson again on Labor Day (to air that night I think) and it looks like I'll pitch the first ball of the Dodgers-Pirates game on September 15th so wish me luck. I had some pitching practice today at the stadium and apparently I can throw a ball. Haha. Not at 100 MPH though. ;)

Guys, thanks for a really terrific birthday. You make me feel like I'm never alone.

Be well. Be safe.

All my love,
Alex. x

Photograph ~ Alex O'Loughlin from TV Guide's Sexiest TV Stars photo shoot ~ image by Rodolfo Martinez

Alex O'Loughlin will be on Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson

Alex O'Loughlin will appear on the Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson in a week. YEA! It airs here (on CBS) at 12:07am on September 8th, 2009. Check your local listings for the exact time & date in your area.

Video ~ Alex O'Loughlin interviewed about his film, Whiteout

This video is of Alex O'Loughlin talking about his soon to be released movie, Whiteout. By the way, the film will be out on Friday, September 11th, 2009.

Gratitude from Alex O'Loughlin

I think Alex O'Loughlin is trying to tell his fans something in this message, but I'm not sure what he's attempting to say *wink* Hehehehe.......

best birthday ever

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Photograph ~ Alex O'Loughlin (Mick St John) on the red carpet for Moonlight's panel at Paley Center for Media in Los Angeles, CA

Alex O'Loughlin's Birthday

Happy, happy birthday to Alex O'Loughlin! August 24th is his day. You can send him your well wishes on his MySpace page.....

www.myspace.com/alexoloughlin

Note : If you are not already Alex's friend on MySpace, you will have to send him a request & be approved before you can leave him a message.

Mick St John included on Zap2it polls

Zap2It is hosting two polls that include Moonlight's Mick St John ~ Best Supernatural Entity & Best Private Eye. Vote for our vamp :)

http://www.zap2it.com/tv/zap-poll-best-tv-supernatural-entity-2009,0,2556185.htmlstory

http://www.zap2it.com/tv/zap-poll-best-tv-private-eye-2009,0,7450506.htmlstory?vote48328823=1

Alex O'Loughlin on another list of hottest Vampires

Entertainment Weekly has created a list of their 14 hottest Vampires. Our sexy vamp, Mick St John, is included ~ of course! No one could take EW's picks seriously if they left off Alex O'Loughlin.

A few of the other Vampyres from the list ~ Spike from Angel & Buffy the Vampire Slayer (James Marsters), not surprising... Angel of Buffy the Vampire Slayer & Angel, Louis de Pointe du Lac in Interview with the Vampire (Brad Pitt), Mitchell on Being Human (Aidan Turner), another preordained choice.... Edward Cullen from the Twilight franchise (Robert Pattinson, True Blood's Bill Compton (Stephen Moyer) & Eric Northman (Alexander Skarsgard), etc. The new CW tv series, The Vampire Diaries, has not even hit the air... but... Ian Somerhalder (who plays Damon Salvatore on that show) made the cut.

Entertainment Weekly Magazine
Ultimate Hotties

14 Hot Vampires: The Men

ALEX O'LOUGHLIN
Mick St. John on Moonlight (2007-2008)

The show only lasted one season, but memories of Mick's gratuitous shirtless scenes will live on and on. As will [SPOILER ALERT] thoughts of when he was turned back into a vampire by Josef (Jason Dohring) after he'd finally gotten his wish of becoming human. (We're speaking of the heartbreaking single tear O'Loughlin shed, not the heart-pounding homoeroticism.)

http://www.ew.com/ew/gallery/0,,20153312_20153315_20294968_7,00.html

Photograph ~ Temporarily human Mick St John (Alex O'Loughlin) enjoying a bit of bare chested sun on the beach in Moonlight's Fated to Pretend episode (#1x13)

Poll ~ Vote for you favorite TV Vampire

TV Squad has posted a poll asking fans "Who's your favorite Vampire on TV?" Moonlight is included for your voting pleasure ;> Oddly, instead of listing only specific Vampyres, the list is a mixture of television series' and characters on various shows. The other choices are True Blood, The Night Stalker, Angel, Spike, Forever Knight, Kindred : The Embrace & Count Chocula.

http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/07/29/whats-the-deal-with-vampires-these-days/

Moonlight finally returns to Aussie television

More fab news! We all remember the frustration our Aussie friends felt last year when Channel 9 abruptly stopped airing Moonlight midway through season one at 12:04 (episode #1x08). Moonlight is returning to Australian television! It's about time! For this outing, our show will air on Channel Nine's new network, called GO! Instead of starting up with the next episode (Fleur De Lis #1x09), GO! is beginning from ~ well ~ the beginning *grin* Moonlight's pilot episode (No Such Thing as Vampires #1x01) hits on Thursday, August 13th, 2009 @ 9:30 pm.

Moonlight TV Series
Thursday Nights
9:30 PM
GO! Network

http://channelnine.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=842878

Video ~ Alex O'Loughlin interviewed for Moonlight's UK debut

In honor of Moonlight returning to tv screens in the UK tonight, I am reposting this video. The clip shows Alex O'Loughlin being interviewed before our show originally premiered in the UK.

Moonlight returns to television in the UK

Virgin 1 is bringing Moonlight back to television screens in the UK! *cheer* Season One will be shown starting from the pilot episode (No Such Thing as Vampires #1x01). The series begins airing on Monday, August 10th, 2009 @ 9:00 pm.

Moonlight TV Show
Monday Nights
9:00 PM
Freeview Virgin 1 Network

Update message from Alex O'Loughlin

Hey all....... Alex O'Loughlin has sent a sweet new message to update all his fans :)

Its been a while

Hi everybody.

Well it certainly has been a minute since I last wrote you all, but I am glad to say that it's because I literally have not stopped working since we last spoke. I finished The Backup Plan a few days ago and flew straight back to LA to start production on Three Rivers, which is where I am now.

The film experence was wonderful! We were very lucky to have the team of producers & the director that we had and I would work with them all again tomorrow! It was nothing but positive.

Our director and leader, Alan Poul was as good as you can get. Very intelligent, funny, sensative to everyone's needs and a true visionary. I think we might just have a decent little film on our hands! ;)

Many of you have sent me messages full of questions about Jennifer and how I found working with her, and I appreciate your enthusiasm.

Jennifer is a very private person and I respect that, so what I will tell you is that she is all the good things you could possibly imagine her to be. Funny, smart, generous, always prepared, very professional, always punctual... and of course, beautiful.

Thank you all so much for the constant support. It can be difficult to reach you all personally and individually, but none of your love and hard work ever goes unnoticed or unappreciated. It is something in my life that helps me find the energy I don't always think I have, to get through another long work day and stay inspired. Without you all it would be kind of pointless so, again, thank you.

All my love
Alex O'Loughlin x

Photograph ~ Alex O'Loughlin in a behind the scenes picture from the TV Guide Sexiest stars photo shoot ~ image by Rodolfo Martinez

Video ~ Alex O'Loughlin & Jennifer Lopez film a kissing scene

This behind the scenes video gives us a peek of Alex O'Loughlin (Stan) and Jennifer Lopez (Zoe) filming a kissing scene on the set of their upcoming movie, The Back-Up Plan.

Update ~ Unfortunately, this clip has been removed from YouTube :(

Does CBS realize canceling Moonlight was a mistake?

Today, Parade Magazine featured an inquiry sent in by a Moonlight fan asking if CBS knows what a blunder they made in canceling our show. We all knew the reasoning behind the network signing Alex O'Loughlin to a talent holding deal so quickly.

Personality Parade Cancelled TV Series

Question ~ Does CBS realize that canceling its vampire series Moonlight with Alex O’Loughlin was a mistake?— Sandy Bleiss, Bartlett, Tenn.

Answer ~ Yes. Our sources tell us that the outcry was so great that CBS took steps to bring O’Loughlin back into the fold. CBS Films cast him opposite Jennifer Lopez in The Back-Up Plan, and this fall he’ll star as a doctor in a new medical series, Three Rivers. Is there a cancelled TV series you’d like to see revived?

http://www.parade.com/celebrity/2009/07/personality-parade-cancelled-series.html

Photograph ~ Alex O'Loughlin on the red carpet at TV Guide's Sexiest Stars party

Poll ~ Which cancelled tv show would you like to have revived?

Parade Magazine is hosting a poll on their website. It has many questions, but the 1st is the one we are interested in the most. They ask "Which cancelled TV series would you most want to see return?" Moonlight is a choice, for your voting pleasure.

Vote for Moonlight in the Summer Pop Culture Poll ~
http://www.parade.com/celebrity/surveys/summer-2009.html

Teaser movie poster for The Back-Up Plan & a new interview

Reporter Bob Thompson recently interviewed Jennifer Lopez on the set of The Back-Up Plan. While he was there, he spoke to Alex O'Loughlin too. We heard that Jennifer was involved in picking her co-star. In this interview, she confirms that she had cast approval and... smart girl... she knew Alex was the guy for the job!

I will print part of the chat here. You can read the entire interview by following the link below.

Also, as I'm sure you already noticed, above you will see the newly released teaser poster for the movie :)

Jennifer Lopez returns with a back-up plan
by Bob Thompson @ Canwest News Service

LOS ANGELES — Jennifer Lopez seems at home as she wanders the hallowed halls of Radford Studios, originally built in this San Fernando Valley enclave as the cinema home for silent film greats Charlie Chaplin and The Keystone Cops.

More recently, the sound stage complex housed the long running TV sitcoms Seinfeld and That '70s Show, among many others. And now it's home to JLo who is determined to revive her film career with the romantic comedy The Back-Up Plan, which she's currently filming here.

In the Alan Poul-directed movie set to open early next year, Lopez plays Zoe, a freethinking Manhattan woman who decides to go it alone as a single parent. She's conceiving twins through artificial insemination when she meets whom she believes might be Mister Right (Alex O'Loughlin), even if he has some reservations.

That story's not much of a leap for Lopez. She's the devoted wife of Marc Anthony, her Mister Right, and the caring mother to fraternal twins Max and Emme, born to her on Feb. 22, 2008.

Lopez agrees it was easy to identify with the screenplay. Still, the 39-year-old had misgivings about returning to the grind after tending to her real-life babies, which accompany her to most of The Back-Up Plan locations around the city.

"I don't think it is any big secret that I love romantic comedies," says Lopez who is joined for the chat by her co-star O'Loughlin. "I chose this specific movie because I thought it was funny and romantic and it had a little bit of a naughty edge to it."

Not surprisingly, she also had cast approval and lots to say in selecting co-star O'Loughlin, the Australian actor best known for his detective role in The Shield and private investigator and vampire in the now cancelled Moonlight series.

Her assessment? She says she decided he had lots of charm, but more critically O'Loughlin had the strength of character to stand up to the strong-willed Lopez on screen.

As it was, she knew she would be a force in the part. "Having been pregnant and having my own kids I responded right away to my character," she admits. "But then I hadn't been on a set for 26 months."

So she had to take it slow and easy those for the first few weeks on The Back-Up Plan. "It was nerve-racking," confesses Lopez smiling. "I thought maybe I would forget how to do it right."

"But she didn't," assures O'Loughlin, who says he's been impressed with her commitment to detail in general and her comedic timing specifically.

Shrugging off the compliment, Lopez says she's accustomed to being under-estimated whether it's on a sound stage or in a recording studio.

Over-exposed by public displays of exaggeration? She became accustomed to that as well.

For nearly a decade, the singer and actress unintentionally provided gossipy fodder for sensationalists around the world.

Almost everybody knows the turmoil she's experienced, whether the incidents were overblown or not. There were her failed marriages, the Sean Combs nightlife clubbing phase, and the wild and wacky 'Bennifer' engagement to Ben Affleck that became infamously disengaged.

So that's her baggage real or imagined. And O'Loughlin's asked the obvious because of it.

What's it like acting opposite somebody so famous?

As he tries to explain himself, Lopez's goading him to come clean with what he really thinks.

"Believe it or not I didn't have any pre-conceived ideas," he says. "She's smoking hot and super famous."

"And for someone as iconic as you are," adds O'Loughlin, pausing as he looks at Lopez who interrupts him with "I want to hear the second part of that sentence."

"OK, I think of you as a grounded person who's got all of her stuff down at work," he says, looking relieved he's finished without more good-natured taunting by Lopez.

Canada.com
http://tinyurl.com/nwg4ka

Image ~ Teaser movie poster for The Back-Up Plan film. Click on the image to see a bigger graphic.

Criminal Minds episode featuring Alex O'Loughlin to rerun on Wednesday

Programming note........ For those who missed it, or just wanna watch again. Alex O'Loughlin guest starred as a serial killer, named Vincent, on the television series Criminal Minds. His episode (The Big Wheel #4x22) aired back in April. Alex is so good in the role! You can catch a rerun of it on Wednesday night, July 15th, 2009. The video above is the promo commercial for Alex's episode of the show.

Criminal Minds
Wednesday
7/15/09
8:00 PM Central Time
9:00 PM Eastern & Pacific Time

Official synopsis ~ When the team is sent a videotape from a serial killer detailing one of his crimes, they discover a hidden message asking them to help him stop his murderous ways, on CRIMINAL MINDS television series, on CBS.

Thanks for thinking of me!

It is my turn to say "THANK YOU! " I don't know how you found out about my birthday being in July. Of course, I shouldn't be surprised. You are so thoughtful and resourceful. I have received heaps of sweet emails, as well as real life cards and gifts :) You certainly know how to lift my spirits! Kisses!

Video ~ ET interviews Alex O'Loughlin & Jennifer Lopez on the set of The Back-Up Plan

In this video, Entertainment Tonight's Kevin Frazier interviews Jennifer Lopez, Alex O'Loughlin and Cesar Millan (of The Dog Whisperer tv show). The chats took place on the set of their movie, The Back-Up Plan. Alex only pops in for a moment, but is his usual charming self :) We also get to see two quick glimpses of their scenes in the film.

Contact information for the Syfy Channel

Many have been requesting contact information for the Syfy Channel (formerly Sci-Fi). Some want to tell the network executives "thank you!" for airing reruns of Moonlight, others want to encourage them to continue repeating our show or ask them to consider producing a Moonlight mini-series &/or tv movie, some want to do all of the above! I have posted the channel's info several times in the past, but here it is again for ya :)

Keep in mind, sending email messages is great. However, taking just a few minutes to write, stamp and mail an actual postcard or letter has more impact. Postcards can be read immediately, while letters may not be opened at all. Of course, we need to continue to be polite & concise in all correspondence.

Syfy Channel
30 Rockefeller Plaza
21st Floor
New York, NY 10112
Email : feedback@syfy.com

Viewer comment line phone number ~ (212) 664-3571

David Howe ~ Network President

Email : Dave.Howe@nbcuni.com

Sci Fi Wire ~ Another article mentions a possible Moonlight Movie

Sci Fi Wire is the news service of the Sci-Fi Channel... now called Syfy, by the way. An interesting article is on their website. Moonlight fans, get ready to have your hearts race!

As you know, our show won the Saturn Award for Best Television Series Release on DVD. Co-executive producer, Harry Werksman, accepted the trophy. He also answered an entertainment reporter's questions regarding a Moonlight movie. *gulp* We've all been hoping and dreaming of this possibility. According to Harry, "I think what we were going to try and do is to have the movie encapsulate the entire second season..." He goes on to say that, not only did he speak to Alex O'Loughlin about a film version of Moonlight, but Alex asked him "When are we going to do the movie?" Please, oooo please, oooo please :)

The article states that Moonlight repeats are showing on SciFi each Friday evening. However, our show is not currently on the channel's Friday night schedule. Yellow highlighted text is my emphasis.

Could a movie version of the vampire TV show Moonlight rise from the dead?
By Fred Topel

The recent vampire craze born of Twilight and True Blood came a bit too late to save CBS' Moonlight: The vampire detective series was canceled after one season. But it won a Saturn Award for best series on DVD last week, and executive producer Harry Werksman offered fans some hope that a Moonlight movie could offer some closure.

"Well, we were setting up in the end of our first season that there was a coming war," Werksman said in an exclusive interview at the awards ceremony in Burbank, Calif. "There was the family from which Coraline came, and it was a royal bloodline of vampires that Mick had been brought into, very much unwanted on his part. I think what we were going to try and do is to have the movie encapsulate the entire second season of the coming war."

The series chronicled the casework of detective Mick St. John (Alex O'Loughlin), who could solve crimes committed by vampires. He was dealing with his own issues with an ex, Coraline (Shannyn Sossamon), who turned him without his consent, and a 400-year-old vamp (Jason Dohring), who butted in with underworld politics.

Of course, a movie would require the entire cast to return, and after the show's cancellation, they all booked new gigs. "You know, unfortunately, I think that everyone has kind of moved on," Werksman said.

One medium that does not need actors, however, is comic books. "No, they don't need actors," Werksman said. "We could always do comic books, graphic novels, that's true."

A movie is not out of the question, though, because lead actor O'Loughlin has told Werksman he's still interested. "I know I talked to Alex just a couple weeks ago, after Three Rivers got picked up, and I was congratulating him," he said. "He's like, 'When are we going to do the movie?' I said, 'I don't know, man. Any time you're ready.'"

Moonlight: The Complete Series is available on DVD; reruns currently air on SCI FI Channel Fridays at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

http://scifiwire.com/2009/07/could-a-movie-version-of.php

Photograph ~ Vampire Mick St John (Alex O'Loughlin) and Beth Turner (Sophia Myles) in a still promo picture from the Moonlight tv show pilot episode

Moonlight wins Saturn Award for Best Television Series DVD

Moonlight won the Saturn Award for Best Television Series Release on DVD! *cheer*

35th Annual Saturn Awards
Given by The Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films

Co-executive producer & writer for Moonlight, Harry Werksman, accepted the award ~ photograph above. As I mentioned in a previous post, our show was competing in the category against the following tv shows : Doctor Who (The Complete Fourth Series) (BBC Warner), Heroes (Season 2) (Universal), Lost (The Complete Fourth Season) (Walt Disney), Reaper (Season One) (Lionsgate), Torchwood (Season 2) (BBC Warner) & The Tudors (The Complete Second Season) (Paramount / Showtime). You can check out a complete list of the winners through the following links.......

http://www.saturnawards.org/

http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118005342.html?categoryid=13&cs=1

Photo Wallpaper ~ Mick St John from Moonlight's Fever episode (#1x04)

Alex O'Loughlin just drips sensuality! Pun intended since he happens to be wet & bare chested in this photograph. ;> That man can rip a shirt like no one else! I'm sure you recognize this photo wallpaper of our Vampire, Mick St John, from Moonlight's unforgettable Fever episode (# 1x04). You might not want to use this as the background on your office computer, because you will never get any work done! Hehehehe.....

Video ~ Spoiler ~ Original promo for Moonlight's Fever episode (#1x04)

This video shows the original promo tv commercial that aired on CBS for Moonlight's Fever episode (#1x04). Fever is the point in the series that turned soooooo many into true, die-hard Moonlight fans :) By then, I was already receiving tons of email & comments about the program. However, all the activity spiked even more after Fever. It is also the episode that began to convince several tv critics to reevaluate their initial opinions of our show. For good reason... the cast and writers did such an amazing job. I don't know about you, but I could watch it over & over & over!

Spoiler ~ Promo photos for Moonlight's Fever episode (#1x04)

These promo photos of Mick St John (Alex O'Loughlin), Beth Turner (Sophia Myles) and Josh Lindsey (Jordan Belfi) are for the Moonlight episode airing tonight ~ Fever #1x04.

Click on the images above for larger versions of the photographs.

Moonlight's Fever episode (#1x04) will air on Sci-Fi tomorrow night

Programming note......... The Sci-Fi Channel continues to rerun Moonlight by airing the beloved Fever episode (#1x04) tomorrow night.

This is the series rebroadcast schedule as of now :

Fever (episode #1x04) ~ Friday, June 26th, 2009

Moonlight TV Show on the SciFi Network
8:00 PM Central Time
9:00 PM Eastern Time

Video ~ Spoiler ~ Original promo for Moonlight's Dr. Feelgood episode (#1x03)

This video shows the original promo tv commercial that the CBS Network ran for Moonlight's Dr. Feelgood episode (#1x03).

Promo photos for Moonlight's Dr. Feelgood episode (#1x03)

Moonlight tv series promo photos for the Dr. Feelgood episode (#1x03). I know we've all been enjoying the reruns... new & old Moonlight fans alike!

I have received wonderful messages from people who discovered our show for the first time due to these repeats on Sci-Fi. Of course, that good news is tinged with sad. Many of the new fans are just learning about Moonlight's cancelation. However, the more fans the series has the better! The hard work of our cast, writers, crew, etc deserves to be appreciated :) Also, Hollywood pays attention to any project that will make them money.

Click on the images above for bigger versions of the photographs.

Moonlight's Dr. Feelgood episode (#1x03) will air on Sci-Fi tomorrow night

Programming note......... The Sci-Fi Channel continues to rerun Moonlight by airing the Dr. Feelgood episode (#1x03) tomorrow night.

This is the series rebroadcast schedule as of now :

Dr. Feelgood (episode #1x03) ~ Friday, June 19th, 2009

Fever (episode #1x04) ~ Friday, June 26th, 2009

Moonlight TV Show on the SciFi Network
8:00 PM Central Time
9:00 PM Eastern Time

OT ~ Top 10 Vintage Batman Toys

Hey guys ~ I'm gonna brag a lil bit ;> Tommmmmmmmy was asked to be a guest columnist for the LA Times Hero Complex Blog! He wrote "Top 10 vintage Batman toys, for your inner Boy Wonder." I think it is a marvelous article.... not that I'm biased or anything. *grin* Here's a link for you ~

http://tinyurl.com/qshtcg

If you have time, feel free to leave your comments about his article on that page and/or "Digg" it. The more activity for him the better :) Please, spread the word!

Blood Ties Season One DVD available now

Blood Ties tv show season one has been released on DVD. Another canceled Vampire show :( Who can forget..... Last May, CBS decided not to pick up Moonlight. At around the same time, Lifetime made the decision not to renew Blood Ties. Fans from both programs joined forces to protest the shortsided choices made by the television network executives. The current Vampyre frenzy ~ True Blood, the Twilight series (books and movies), The Vampire Diaries, etc ~ just illustrates the huge mistake they made.

You can get your Blood Ties DVD through this link ~

Blood Ties stars Kyle Schmid as Vampire Henry Fitzroy and Christina Cox as PI Victoria "Vicki" Nelson. The DVD set includes all 13 episodes from season one, along with bonus material (trailer and behind the scenes documentary).

Ooooooo yea.... You can also preorder the upcoming Blood Ties Season Two DVD set by clicking here --------> Blood Ties-Season 2 It is scheduled to be released on October 6th, 2009.

Video ~ Alex O'Loughlin in TV Guide's Mega Minute feature

Check out this video. In his Mega Minute feature for TV Guide, Matt Mitovich talks about Alex O'Loughlin and his tv show, Three Rivers. He asked CBS' Kelly Kahl (Senior Executive Vice President of Programming) what he thought would be the secret to the success of the new series. Kelly's reply.... "It's the cute guy from the Vampire show." Three Rivers has been greenlit for the normal freshman 13 episodes. Of course, there is the option for 9 more if the network picks up the program for a full season.

The Alex stuff begins around the :47 mark.

SPOILER ~ Promo photos for Moonlight's Out of the Past episode (#1x02)

SPOILER ALERT for those who have not seen the Moonlight's second episode yet!

Here are promo photos from Moonlight's Out of the Past episode (#1x02) for you. The Sci-Fi Channel will begin rebroadcasting Season One again tomorrow night by airing this episode. Not sure why they are not starting with the pilot.... but I'm just happy the network is continuing to rerun our show.

Click on the photographs above for larger versions of the images.

Music used for MickBeth's dancing & final scenes in Sonata (episode #1x16)

In Moonlight's season finale ~ Sonata (episode #1x16) ~ they use the same song for two poignant scenes. Love Remains the Same by Gavin Rossdale (video above) is the music playing as Mick and Beth dance together at the beginning of the episode. Then, it is heard again at the end as the soundtrack to their final scene.... Mick going back into Beth's apartment, admitting his love for her and then their kiss!

SPOILER Video ~ Final Mick & Beth scene from Moonlight's series finale ~ Sonata (episode #1x16)

SPOILER ALERT! Mick St John (Alex O'Loughlin) & Beth Turner (Sophia Myles) last scene from Moonlight's season finale ~ Sonata (episode #1x16).




Extended version! This video is of the final act from Friday night's Moonlight episode ~ Sonata (#1x16). It is the final emotional scene between Mick and Beth. Beginning with his arrival at her apartment and Beth tearfully declaring "I don't think I can do this anymore." Mick finally tells her that he loves her. Our last view of MickBeth is of them kissing.

Mick Voiceover ~ "I've spent the past 55 years trying to close the door on forever, but I can't anymore. I can't close the door on Beth."

Mick ~ "You want to know what Emma & Jackson made me realize? That you were right. You were right all along. This isn't about being a Vampire or a human. This is about us. How we feel about one another. Right here, right now!"

Beth ~ "The night that we first met.... or met again, whatever. What was I wearing."

Mick ~ "Blue jeans, white striped shirt, cream jacket."

Beth ~ "What about my shoes?"

Mick ~ "You were barefoot."

Beth ~ "How can you remember that?"

Mick ~ "Because I love you"

Kissing..... and then, the door shuts........

SPOILER ~ My Recap of Moonlight's season finale ~ Sonata (episode #1x16)

SPOILER ALERT! This is my little recap of Moonlight's season finale ~ Sonata (episode #1x16)






I hope you will bear with me. I'm trying to write my usual episode recap, but I'm a bit upset.

First of all, I must say that I am soooooooooooooooooo glad the feared cliffhanger ending did not happen! When Jason mentioned that in an interview, he must have been referring to the list of Vampires that was mysteriously sent to ADA Talbot.

The producers said Moonlight fans would love the last scene. Very true! Often, fans of beloved, canceled shows are left with nothing but unanswered questions and unfinished storylines. I'm just grateful that we have some closure. However, IF we are fortunate enough to get our show back, they still have amazing stories to tell.

So sweet to see Josef funding a memorial for his Sleeping Beauty. Hearst College ~ funny!

We learn about the willing freshie world. Could Mick have been more uncomfortable when Beth asked how many he has enjoyed over the years?!

Mick and Beth's 4th actual date. I knew it was jinxed as soon as she said it's a date if a dead body is not involved.

Lots of jealousy tonight.... Josef & Simone, Mick & Beth, Emma & Jackson....

Talk about guilty looks as Beth walks in on Josef & Mick sampling Simone's blood. She is confused because feeding was a big deal in the moment she & Mick shared in the desert. Then, Mick says this was no big deal. Of course, there is a difference. Love! He does not have feelings for Simone.

I laughed out loud at this exchange. Beth asks Mick if he is ok after the scuffle during their visit to the frat house. Mick ~ "I got hit in the face with the sacred ass paddle." Beth ~ "Karma!" *grin*

Side note ~ Is being able to tell someone's blood type by taste a new power he has due to Josef's blood? Previously, he was surprised when Beth revealed her rare type.... even tho he had tasted it already.

Beth & Mick both observed the 150 year marriage that Emma & Jackson shared, yet had different perspectives of what that meant.

I chuckled when Jackson, being the gracious host, brought in the drinks. Blood for himself & Mick. Water for Beth.

As always, LOVED the scenes between Josef & Mick. Discussing his possible beyond freshie relationship with Simone... a human.... Josef ~ "Who doesn't like me? Did she say that?" hehehehehe

The gathering of the major vamps in LA. I smiled thinking that Logan got to meet Josef. Remember how envious he sounded about Mick knowing the richest & most powerful Vampyre?

When Jackson was allowed to have a final moment with Emma, I knew he would not leave her side.

Mick seeing their love led to the final scene between him & Beth. At first, he seems to be doing his usual routine. I had no doubts that he would go back to Beth.

"You want to know what Emma & Jackson made me realize? That you were right. You were right all along. This isn't about being a Vampire or a human. This is about us. How we feel about one another. Right here, right now!"

Their love also influences Beth. She asks Mick what she was wearing the night the met.... well... met again. ;> Of course, he knows. All he had to say was his response to her asking how he remembered. "Because, I love you."

Video ~ SPOILER ~ Original promo for Moonlight's finale ~ Sonata (episode #1x16)

Spoiler Alert!


This video shows the original promo commercial aired by CBS for Moonlight's series finale ~ Sonata (episode #1x16).

SPOILER ~ Promo photos for Moonlight's series finale ~ Sonata (episode #1x16)

SPOILER PHOTO ALERT!

Promo photos for Moonlight's season one series finale ~ Sonata (episode #1x16). Mick St John, Josef Kostan & Beth Turner shown at glam party! Don't they look elegant? Beth & Mick dancing together..... Awwwwwww!

Just click on the photographs above for larger versions of the images.

Moonlight currently scheduled to air on Sci-Fi all month

Programming note............ Moonlight's series finale, Sonata (episode #1x16), will air tonight on the Sci-Fi Channel. However, it looks like the network plans to continue broadcasting our show through the month of June :) Yea! Oddly, they are starting Season One again by airing the second episode not the pilot (No Such Thing as Vampires #1x01).

This is the schedule as of now :

Sonata (episode #1x16) ~ Friday, June 5th, 2009 ~ Series Finale

Out of the Past (episode #1x02) ~ Friday, June 12th, 2009

Dr. Feelgood (episode #1x03) ~ Friday, June 19th, 2009

Fever (episode #1x04) ~ Friday, June 26th, 2009

Moonlight TV Show on the SciFi Network
8:00 PM Central Time
9:00 PM Eastern Time

Moonlight tv show promo photos ~ Mick St John in uniform

Here are a few promo photos from Moonlight's What's Left Behind episode (#1x15). Alex O'Loughlin in uniform as flashback Mick St John! Dreamy :)

As always, click on the images above for bigger versions of the photographs.

Video ~ SPOILER ~ Mick's DNA results scene from What's Left Behind ~ episode #1x15

Spoiler Alert! Scene from Moonlight's What's Left Behind episode (#1x15)



This video is of the scene where Mick St John gets the DNA results to find out if he has a son or not. Alex O'Loughlin is so good in this clip. You feel the sadness, but also the happiness he has for his best friend.

"I didn't know how much I wanted a family until I almost had one."

Spoilers ~ Recap of Moonlight's What's Left Behind episode (#1x15)

SPOILER ALERT! My recap of Moonlight's What's Left Behind episode (#1x15)







I feel so sad for our boys.

This was a serious episode. A few light moments here and there, mostly courtesy of Josef as usual. Making Mick go couch shopping at 4 am. I snorted out loud when Mick asked if he should check the now infamous tar pits for Josef's fired designers.

When the detective tried to kick Mick out of the crime scene, Talbot stood up for him by saying all help is needed when a child is missing. I think he wants to be around Mick to check him out up close, since he is obviously investigating him.

Is that also why he offered Beth the job as a civilian investigator?

They brought back Erika Ringor as Detective Theresa Novak. Remember her from Fever (episode #1x04)? I like it when tv programs bring back characters. It adds a bit of realism.

Little Jacob Fordham is kidnapped. Bad memories for Beth. This also brings up bad memories for Mick.... in more ways than one. Not only reminding him of Beth's kidnapping, but of his history with the Fordham family.

Loved when Mick vamped & threatened the kid blood drinking Vampire, Leo. Dangerous! and sexy ;>

Of course, we already knew that Mick had been a medic in WWII. Tonight, we learned that his unit was stationed in Italy during the late summer of 1944.

Mick's best friend, Ray, is thought to be killed in action. The last thing he asked Mick to do was tell his wife, Lila, that he loved her and to take care of her. He tries to do just that. Both are grieving for Ray. They have that in common, plus years of close friendship. They end up taking comfort with each other, which often happens in these situations. However, Ray was not dead. When he returns, Mick simply disappeared from their lives. Can you imagine the guilt he must have felt? Still feels! We know how our Mick takes everything to heart.

This leads Mick to think that Jacob could be his grandson, and that the distraught father, Robert, may be his son.

I thought Beth was going to cry as Mick explained the story to her, especially when he admitted to loving Lila.

"See, I've sired plenty of vamps in my day, but no rugrats." One of Josef's only regrets about his Vampire life is that he can never have children. The look on Jason's face said it all. He can go from humor to a serious line like that with ease. And back to humor when he realizes Beth is standing there having overheard him say that Vampires can't have kids. "Hi Beth. Beth is here" Ooopppsss!

I agree with Beth. It is too early for having the kiddos conversation. They've only had one passionate kiss for goodness sake. Wow... that look Mick gives Beth when she says "We haven't even slept with each other yet. It may not be any good." He is too hot! If I were her.....

Beth had to know that Mick was not going to wait for the warrant before rushing to save Jacob.

Mick's eyes glowing in the dark! Super cool!

The DNA test proves that Robert is not Mick's son. "I didn't know how much I wanted a family until I almost had one." Alex's expression and voice did me in.

As I said at the beginning of this recap, I feel sad for Mick & Josef. Even though they could adopt sweet babies, then what would happen? Watch their children grow old and die? Turn them into vamps too? *sigh*

Moonlight's upcoming television schedule

The last two episodes of Moonlight Season One will air on the Sci-Fi Channel as follows.....

What's Left Behind (episode #1x15) ~ Friday, May 29th, 2009

Sonata (episode #1x16) ~ Friday, June 5th, 2009 ~ Series Finale

SciFi Network
8:00 PM Central Time
9:00 PM Eastern Time

Video ~ Behind the Scenes of new tv show, Three Rivers

Here is a behind the scenes video for Alex O'Loughlin's new tv show, Three Rivers. We learn what the show is about through interviews with Alex (Andy Yablonski), Julia Ormond (Sophia Jordan), Katherine Moenning (Miranda Foster) and Carol Barbee (the series executive producer). Alex in scrubs and a brief glimpse of one of his patented smiles.... yum! ;>

"A second chance is a powerful thing"

Three Rivers has been picked up for Fall 2009

It is official! CBS has picked up Alex O'Loughlin's new tv show, Three Rivers, for their Fall 2009 television schedule. His series will air on Sunday nights @ 8pm Central/9pm Eastern.

Photograph ~ Dr. Andy Yablonski (Alex O'Loughlin) in promo photo for new CBS television series, Three Rivers

TV Guide ~ CBS picks up Three Rivers!

CBS isn't hosting their official up front presentation until Wednesday. However.... TV Guide's Matt Mitovich is already reporting that CBS is picking up Alex O'Loughlin's new television series, Three Rivers! *CHEER*

Today's News: Our Take

Fall TV: CBS Picks Up Seven New Shows, Including Alex O'Loughlin's
by Matt Mitovich

CBS in one fell swoop ordered seven new shows for the 2009-10 season, including projects that will bring familiar faces Alex O'Loughlin, Jenna Elfman and Julianna Margulies back to the tube, sources say.

The new shows getting the OK from the Eye are:

-Three Rivers, starring O'Loughlin and revolving around organ transplant surgeons

-Accidentally on Purpose, a comedy about a movie critic (Elfman) who inadvertently gets pregnant in a fling with a younger man

-The Good Wife, starring Margulies as a woman who returns to work as a lawyer when her hubby gets incarcerated

-The NCIS spin-off sneak-peeked in two recent episodes of the hit procedural, and starring Chris O'Donnell and LL Cool J

-Miami Trauma, a medical drama from Jerrry Bruckheimer

-Undercover Boss, an unscripted series summed up by the Hollywood Reporter as "Secret Millionaire meets Dirty Jobs"

-House Rules, about a freshman class of U.S. representatives

http://www.tvguide.com/News/Fall-TV-CBS-1006165.aspx

Photograph ~ Jenna Elfman and Alex O'Loughlin

Moonlight is not airing on Sci-Fi next Friday

Programming note.......... Just to let ya know, the Sci Fi Channel is not airing Moonlight next Friday (May 22nd, 2009). However, our show will return to the usual 8pm Central Time slot the following Friday (May 29th, 2009). Don't remind me that there are only two more episodes to go *sigh*

Spoiler ~ my recap of Moonlight's Click episode (#1x14)

SPOILER ALERT! My recap of Moonlight's Click episode (#1x14)









I was hoping that Mick's temporary humanity would give him a new appreciation for his Vampire life & power. He seems to be embracing life period. Putting himself out there, as he says. Mick has a facebook page!?!?

Was it just me, or did Alex seem extra magnetic last tonight?

Mick's mantra of "you can't die" while enduring Tierney's driving made me bust out laughing.

After all this time of Mick and Beth's romance being longing glances and hinted conversation, I'm still getting used to the openly dating thing.

Tension in those stares between ADA Talbot & Mick. Alpha males guarding their territory.

More Josef and Mick scenes please! Love the banter between our boys.... especially the scene when Mick goes to Josef's office and teasingly called him dad. "Step-sire" Too funny!

Not surprised that our adorable Josef dated Jean Harlow and apparently Garbo.

We were correct in our spoiler speculation that "Ann Booker" was the writer's code for Beth.

Speaking of the spoilers...... the scene where Mick & Beth run into each other on the Queen Mary was changed. The dialogue of "we had something once but it's over.... it's complicated" became "I think we're dating.... it's complicated." Beth's nod to meet outside was gone, etc.

As I wrote before when I posted a spoiler video for Click, the debate that has been churning over Mick's line in the pilot episode, "60 years is a long time to deny yourself the touch of another" is answered. Mick makes it very clear to Beth ( and us ) that he has not had sex with a human since becoming a Vampire... and that he has slept with a vamp.... vamps?

Mick leaning in for a kiss was soooo sexy, even tho it was interrupted.

Tierney didn't last very long.

Poor Mick ~ having someone murdered on his watch :(

A sleep over.... but not quite how Mick & Beth pictured her spending the night at his place.

Moonlight is about vamps who walk among us. We saw that in action with the too little tabloid photographers. Giggled when Mick said "The camera... lost boy!" A fave film of mine, and Alex too.

The actor playing Dean Foster did a great job of making him a scummy paparazzi for us to hate.

When he caught the killer, Mick had to control himself. He was on the verge of going Vampire on that guy. If I say that I really wanted Mick to vamp out, does that make me a bad person? ;>

I've always wondered how Mick was able to stay in LA this entire time without being discovered. When Beth asks what would happen to a vamp if outed, you see her heart sinking as Mick says it would require moving, changing identities & so on.

Of course, I knew Beth would go to Josef when Dean tried to blackmail her with his Mick photos & threatened to further investigate. And.... we all knew that Josef would take care of the problem! One of the reasons that I love him. Beth was well aware of what would happen if she went to Josef, but she stepped up to protect Mick.

Now, Josef & Beth have a shared secret that they are keeping from Mick.

Continuing the protection by quitting her BuzzWire job. She wouldn't have stayed there anyway with the new editor's trashy, unethical approach to journalism. Not that you can call what he does journalism.

Mick ~ "I suppose we're all Vampires in one form or another."

Totally not surprised that Talbot is investigating Mick.

Ooooooo..... before I forget.... Click on the photograph above of the delicious Alex O'Loughlin for a larger version of the image.

Video ~ Alex O'Loughlin on the set of his new film, The Back Up Plan

Our first look at Alex O'Loughlin working on the set of his new movie, The Back Up Plan. Hollywood.tv shot & posted this behind the scenes video. The footage shows Alex & Jennifer Lopez working on a moment for the film. They are shooting in Pasadena, CA. We've always heard such great things from those who have been around Alex. Check out how friendly and nice he is to the guy touching up Jennifer's hair around the 2:25 mark on the clip.

Video ~ Alex O'Loughlin leaving the set of his new movie

This video shows Alex O'Loughlin and his co-star Jennifer Lopez (along with her husband, Marc Anthony) leaving the set of their new film, The Back Up Plan. Just a brief glimpse of our guy, but enough to see that he looks very hot :)

Will Three Rivers be on the CBS Fall television schedule?

A week from today! CBS Network will hold its upfront presentation on Wednesday, May 20th, 2009. That is when we should find out if Alex O'Loughlin's new television series ~ Three Rivers ~ will be picked up for the Fall schedule. *fingers crossed*

Nikki Finke @ Deadline Hollywood Daily is reporting "I also hear that MIAMI TRAUMA and THREE RIVERS are still in skintight competition at CBS for the medical show Les Moonves wants." And.......

MIAMI TRAUMA (Warner Bros/CBS-Paramount) is Jerry Bruckheimer's medical show, and I'm told Les wants a medical show. But this may not be the one because sources say it was a "soft screening" and is in competition with Three Rivers.

THREE RIVERS (CBS-Paramount/Deuce Three) is looking likely to be the medical drama Les wants (and wants more than rival Miami Trauma). CBS liked what they saw. And the network loves star Alex O'Loughlin. Not only might he bring his small but rabid Moonlight fanbase, but he recently starred in a Criminal Minds sweeps episode. And I hear CBS Films just put him in the feature film Plan B opposite Jennifer Lopez. Insiders are betting this show with a 24 splitscreen feel will go.


http://tinyurl.com/pxj6xu

http://tinyurl.com/r7s4eg

Alex O'Loughlin talks with Entertainment Weekly

Entertainment Weekly's Pop Watch Blog has a fun interview with Alex O'Loughlin. I especially giggled at the discussion of possible sensual moments in his new show, Three Rivers.... "I told them I'm happy to do whatever sex scenes they want. Either with actors or by myself." Alex has such a wonderful sense of humor.

Alex O'Loughlin: Catching up with the 'Moonlight' star on his 'Criminal Minds' guest spot and more!
EW ~ PopWatch Blog ~ by Mandi Bierly

We know. You're not used to seeing Moonlight's Alex O'Loughlin looking like a serial killer with OCD. (You prefer to remember him the way we do: either holding a "Hi Slezak!" sign at 2008's New York Comic Con or shirtless.) But it's only for a role. O'Loughlin guest stars on tonight's episode of Criminal Minds (CBS, 9 p.m. ET) as what fans of the series know as the Unsub, or unidentified subject. He plays a man who sends a video of one of his murders to the BAU team, hoping that they'll be able to end the bloody spree that he himself cannot stop. We phoned O'Loughlin for a quick chat about the part, his CBS drama pilot Three Rivers, and the romantic comedy he begins shooting next month with Jennifer Lopez, The Back-Up Plan.

ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY : We can't actually go further into your character on Criminal Minds without giving the twist away, but tell us how the part came to you.

ALEX O'LOUGHLIN : The genius writer and friend of mine Simon Mirren [one of the show's co-executive producers] offered it to me. I'm eating an apple while we talk. Is that okay?

EW : That is fine, yes.

Alex O'Loughlin : Thank you. I read it and was like, "Absolutely." It's not often that I get to play character roles. You kinda leave drama school and you head off into a direction and that's the direction you take. You're either on the character actor route or the leading man route. It was a delight for me to play a role like this.

EW : You are the leading man in the CBS pilot Three Rivers. [We'll know May 20, when CBS announces its fall schedule, if it gets picked up for next season.]

Alex O'Loughlin : I play a cardiothoracic surgeon called Andy Yablonski, who's based on a real-life surgeon called "Gonzo" Gonzales-Stawinski who's become a wonderful friend of mine. He's a cardiothoracic surgeon up at the Cleveland Heart Clinic, which I spent a bunch of time at in my preparation for the role. It's a fantastic script that's really grownup and smart and important. It tells the story of organ transplants from three perspectives: The organ, the recipient, and -- the organ? [Laughs] It tells it from the organ's perspective. From the recipient, the donor, and the surgical team.

EW : I read that Andy is separated from his wife and lives in a motel near the hospital. Is that right?

Alex O'Loughlin : Yeah, connected next to the hospital, actually. So he can live his job even more than he usually does.

EW : The word motel always sounds kinda seedy to me, so I thought maybe we'd get to see him taking advantage of that proximity. But if he's a workaholic.... Are we not gonna see sex scenes is basically what I'm asking you.

Alex O'Loughlin : Ohmygod. No, I told them I'm happy to do whatever sex scenes they want. Either with actors or by myself. So they're getting back to me on that. That may or may not be a reason why they pick up the show. "He's obsessed with sex. No, we're not gonna pick the show up. Moonlight f---ed with him. He's kinda all weird now."

EW : You have a holding deal with CBS, so I'm assuming you had a few pilots to choose from. Why this one?

Alex O'Loughlin : It's a well-written piece that I foresee a longevity with that I didn't with the other pilots that I read. I see three years ahead, you know what I mean? I see the fifth season. I see where the characters are going to go, the potential. I loved the character. I've sat in on five open-heart surgeries now. I realized how important a story like this was before I did that stuff, but the deeper I've gone into it, the more mesmerized I am.

EW : And what's Andy's personality like?

Alex O'Loughlin : He's a bit cheeky, too. He's like a lovable scallywag.

EW : You're about to start filming the movie The Back-Up Plan with Jennifer Lopez. Tell us about that one.

Alex O'Loughlin : It's a movie about a girl who is heading toward her 40th birthday, she hasn't met The One, she really wants a baby, and so she goes and gets artificially inseminated. Right after she does this, she bumps into this guy called Stan. I play Stan. She falls in love with him. He falls in love with her. She tells him about the pregnancy after they've fallen in love and he flips out. Then it's about him coming to terms with the fact that if he loves her, he loves all of her, and working out how he's gonna deal with it. It's very funny. It's very moving. It's a terrific little film.

EW : You've met Jennifer already, obviously. How's the chemistry?

Alex O'Loughlin : The chemistry is fine. I think we're gonna be pals. You know when you sit in a room with someone and you kinda can't talk to them, or you sit in a room and you're easy with someone -- we're easy together. So I think it's gonna work. I think we're gonna be really good onscreen together. Her husband is wonderful. I met Marc and the kids, and they're great. They're a really lovely unit.

EW : You also costar in the thriller Whiteout coming out this fall. [Kate Beckinsale plays a U.S. Marshal in Antarctica in the graphic novel adaptation.]

Alex O'Loughlin : I can't remember how many years ago I shot that. I can't remember what I did in it. [Laughs] No, that's not true. I'm looking forward to seeing that. They've been cutting it for so long. That's Kate's film though. Essentially, I play the villain in that as well. A rogue-ish, rugged, Australian pilot who's a bit of a smartass. It's like Wow, what a stretch.

http://popwatch.ew.com/popwatch/2009/04/alex-oloughlin.html

SPOILER Video ~ MickBeth's rooftop date and kiss in Fated to Pretend (episode #1x13)

SPOILER ALERT!

This video shows the incredible final scene from Moonlight's Fated to Pretend episode (#1x13). Mick St John and Beth Turner's amazingly romantic rooftop picnic date and kiss! I still can't believe she left.... he would have had to kick me off that roof to get rid of me *grin* The song used is Lucky by Bif Naked.

SPOILER Video ~ Josef turning Mick scene from Fated to Pretend (episode #1x13)

SPOILER ALERT!

This video shows the scene of Josef Kostan turning Mick St John back into a Vampire in Moonlight's Fated to Pretend episode (#1x13). If you haven't seen the episode & don't want to be spoiled, do not watch this video!



Even after watching this scene over & over, I still get chills. It is emotional, sensual & unforgettable. Alex O'Loughlin & Jason Dohring are simply stunning. Do you realize this scene is only about 2 minutes long? They made the most of every second. Mick calling Josef "brother." We see what a powerful friendship they share. Alex allows that single tear to roll down his cheek. Jason shows the anxiety Josef feels in those first moments of waiting for Mick to accept his blood. You know he was thinking of his tragic attempt at turning Sleeping Beauty. Jason said the music was incredible in this scene, & he is so right. It is also an erotic scene. Hot! How did they pack so much into that small amount of time!?

I could write on & on, so I must restrain myself.

Behind the scenes photo wallpaper of Sophia Myles as Beth Turner

Reposting a lovely photo wallpaper of our Beth Turner. It is a great behind the scenes picture showing Sophia Myles getting a make-up retouch... for the doctor's office scene in Moonlight's Fated to Pretend episode (#1x13).

Click on the image above for a bigger version of the photograph to use on your computer desktop background, website graphic, MySpace page, etc.