Spoiler ~ Sneak peek promo for Moonlight's Fever episode (#1x04)

SPOILER ALERT ~ This is a sneak peek video of the promo CBS aired for Moonlight's next episode ~ Fever (#1x04). I am soooo excited that it will be on tomorrow night. YEA! Seems like forever since we last saw Mick and Beth.... on the tv that is :)

Moonlight's Australian Television Ratings for Wednesday, January 30th, 2008

Last night, Australia's Channel Nine aired the final Moonlight episode ~ 12:04 (#1x08) ~ that it has scheduled for now. As I reported previously, Channel 9 has decided to remove our show (along with 3 others) from their lineup since the summer season is ending & the ratings period beginning. No word yet on if/when the remaining four episodes will be shown. You know that I will give you that info as soon as I have it. Several Aussie blog readers have told me that they have written and called Nine to protest.

All of Moonlight's great episodes are available for viewing on YouTube.

Moonlight's Australian television ratings for 12:04 (episode #1x08) which aired on Wednesday, January 30th, 2008 ~ 688,000 viewers. It is #22 on the ranking chart.

Promo photos for Moonlight's next episode ~ Fever #1x04

These promo photos of Alex O'Loughlin, Sophia Myles and Jordan Belfi are for Moonlight's upcoming repeat episode ~ Fever #1x04. We get to watch it again this Friday! Finally.... a much needed MickFix :)

Rebroadcast of Fever (episode #1x04) ~ Friday, February 1st, 2008 ~ CBS Network ~ 8:00PM Central Time/9:00PM Eastern Time

Tell the world how you feel about Moonlight on the Hey! Nielsen site

Please, remember to visit the Hey! Nielsen website to rave about Moonlight! It is a lot of fun to share your opinions about our show, Alex O'Loughlin, Sophia Myles, Jason Dohring, Brian J White and Shannyn Sossamon. :) Tell everyone how you feel about Moonlight. If you are new to the site, be sure to rate the show and its wonderful stars.

As you probably know, Hey! Nielsen is a division of the nielsen ratings family. We want them to know how much we value Moonlight, right? Our show has been at the top of the rankings chart for a long time. Let's keep it that way!

http://www.heynielsen.com/

Moonlight returns this Friday with Fever (episode #1x04)

Our patience is being rewarded! Moonlight returns this Friday night ~ February 1st, 2008. CBS will rebroadcast Fever (episode #1x04). I was hooked on Moonlight from day one... then, they hit me with the Fever episode. Oooooooo my! I'm looking forward to watching it again :)

CBS issues press release touting Moonlight's performance

CBS issued a press release to brag about several of its television shows that did well in the ratings. Moonlight is specifically included in their highlights! Big cheers for our show :)

CBS HAS THE WEEK'S TOP FOUR SCRIPTED PROGRAMS

"NCIS" Ranks No. 6 in Viewers and Retains All of its Pre-"Idol" Season Audience

Parts Two and Three of "Comanche Moon" Win Its Time Period in Viewers; An Estimated 35.4 Million Viewers Watched All Or Part of the Mini-Series

CBS's Friday Dramas Win Every Half Hour in Viewers and Key Demos

CBS had the week's four most-watched scripted programs - NCIS, CSI: MIAMI, CSI and WITHOUT A TRACE - while parts two and three of the COMANCHE MOON mini-series won its respective time periods in viewers, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the week ending Jan. 20, week 17 of the 2007-2008 television season.

Nielsen estimates that 35.4 million viewers watched all or part of COMANCHE MOON.

For the week in viewers, CBS (9.73m) trailed FOX (24.29m) but was ahead of NBC (7.76m) and ABC (6.21m). Season-to-date in viewers, CBS (11.48m) is ahead of ABC (9.91m), FOX (9.67m) and NBC (8.83m).

For the week in key demographics, CBS was second in adults 25-54 (3.2/07) and averaged a 2.4/06 in adults 18-49. Season-to-date, CBS is first in adults 25-54 (4.2/10) and tied for second in adults 18-49 (3.3/09, with both NBC and ABC).

For the week in households, CBS (6.3/10) was -53% behind FOX (13.4/21) and +24% ahead of NBC (5.1/08) and +54% in ABC (4.1/07). Season-to-date in households, CBS is first (7.3/12), +14% ahead of ABC (6.4/10), +24% ahead of FOX (5.9/09) and +30% ahead of NBC (5.6/09).

CBS's Weekly Highlights:

NCIS was second behind the premiere of "American Idol" in households (9.9/15), viewers (15.82m), adults 25-54 (4.3/10) and adults 18-49 (3.0/07). Compared to the live plus same day season average of NCIS, this broadcast was even in viewers (from 15.80m) and retained 99% of the program's household delivery (from 10.0/16), 90% of adults 25-54 (from 4.8/12) and 88% of adults 18-49 (from 3.4/09).

COMANCHE MOON Part 2 of 3 (S) finished first in households (8.0/12), viewers (12.56m), second in adults 25-54 (3.4/08) and adults 18-49 (2.4/06) from 9:00-11:00 PM.

COMANCHE MOON Part 3 of 3 (S) was first in households (7.5/12), viewers (12.13m), second in adults 25-54 (3.4/08) and adults 18-49 (2.4/08) from 9:00-11:00 PM. Nielsen Media Research reports that 35.4m viewers watched all or part of COMANCHE MOON.

CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION (R) was first in households (9.1/14), viewers (14.15m), second in adults 25-54 (4.6/11) and adults 18-49 (3.5/09).

WITHOUT A TRACE was first in households (8.8/15), viewers (13.29m), adults 25-54 (4.4/11) and tied for first in adults 18-49 (3.4/09, with NBC).

Friday, CBS was first in households (5.9/10), viewers (9.39m), adults 25-54 (3.5/09) and adults 18-49 (2.6/08). CBS finished first in households, viewers, adults 18-49 and adults 25-54 in every half-hour Friday night for the second consecutive week. CBS has finished first this season every Friday with their first-run regularly scheduled line-up in households, viewers and adults 25-54, first in adults 18-49 with the network's first-run regularly scheduled lineup 11 Fridays out of 12 this season.

GHOST WHISPERER won its time slot in households (6.2/11), viewers (9.91m), adults 25-54 (3.6/10) and adults 18-49 (2.7/08). First-run episodes of GHOST WHISPERER won their time slots every week this season in adults 25-54 and adults 18-49.

MOONLIGHT was first in households (5.1/08), viewers (8.17m), adults 25-54 (3.2/08) and adults 18-49 (2.4/07). This is MOONLIGHT's best delivery in both adults 18-49 and adults 25-54 since November 16, 2007. First-run episodes of MOONLIGHT have placed first in adults 25-54 for the 11 times in 12 broadcasts and first in adults 18-49 the 10 times in 12 broadcasts.

NUMB3RS was first in households (6.4/11), viewers (10.08m), adults 25-54 (3.5/09) and adults 18-49 (2.6/08). This is NUMB3RS's best delivery in viewers, adults 25-54 and adults 18-49 since November 23, 2007 and in households since November 16, 2007. First-run episodes of NUMB3RS have been first in households and adults 25-54 every airing this season, first in viewers for the last 11 broadcasts and first in adults 18-49 11 times in 12 first-run broadcasts.

CBS top programs of the week: #6 NCIS (an average of 15.82m viewers), #8 CSI: MIAMI (14.80m), #9 CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION (R) (14.15m), #10 WITHOUT A TRACE (13.29m), #11 COMANCHE MOON Part 2 of 3 (S) (12.56m), #13 COMANCHE MOON Part 3 of 3 (S) (12.13m), #17 TWO AND A HALF MEN (R) (11.51m), #22 NUMB3RS (10.08m), #23 GHOST WHISPERER (9.91m), #24 THE AMAZING RACE 12 (9.75m) and #28 WITHOUT A TRACE 8PM SPECIAL (R) (S) (8.93m).

TV Guide's Matt Roush addresses Moonlight's upcoming hiatus

Ever since I reported that CBS plans to change their Friday night line up and give Moonlight a holiday, I have received tons of messages of protest. I'm not the only one. I bet that the CBS mailbox is overflowing with protests from loyal Moonlight fans! TV Guide's Matt Roush answered a question about this touchy subject in his Ask Matt column. It is great to see that even he hopes for Moonlight's renewal :)

Question :

Do you have any idea what is going on with the CBS series Moonlight? I have just read a rather distressing article saying that it's going on hiatus in February to be replaced by The Price Is Right. Many of us Moonlight fans are obsessing over whether it is indeed going to return after the strike is resolved. And why would CBS not continue to air repeats in lieu of a game show? Many of us were looking forward to reruns, we are so addicted to this show. As a loyal TV Guide subscriber for many years, any information or light you can shed on this topic would be greatly appreciated.— Valerie

Matt Roush :

Stop obsessing. During this topsy-turvy strike season, almost nothing means anything where scheduling is concerned. The current dilemma for network schedulers is how to keep as much of the lineup as fresh as possible, and now is not the time to get all snarky about the relative freshness of The Price Is Right, which is clearly meant only to be a place-holder on what's already a ratings-starved night. The other network challenge is to decide which shows will stay in repeat mode and which will be rested until there are new episodes. CBS is unusually fortunate in having a lot of shows (the CSI/NCIS-style procedural) that repeat well. But Moonlight, being a serialized supernatural romance thriller, is probably not one of them. The argument here is whether it does more harm than good to keep repeating the same few episodes over and over again. The most rabid fans no doubt will disagree with CBS' call, but I get the reasoning behind it. And I see no reason yet to doubt CBS' intent to bring the show back later in the season, whether in repeats or (let's hope) originals.

askmatt@tvguide.com

New Alex O'Loughlin interview in Starlog Magazine's March issue

Starlog Magazine has a new interview with Alex O'Loughlin :) It is featured in their March 2008 issue. They spoke to Alex while filming was still in progress on the series.

Sophia always has such lovely things to say about Alex in her interviews. He returns the favor describing her as smart, talented and beautiful. Jason also receives kind words from Alex... who says Josef is his favorite Moonlight character.

I like knowing that putting in the teeth & contacts makes him feel transformed. "It completely shifts me away from who I am. Mick St. John as a normal guy, before he vamps, is one character, but Mick St. John in full vamp is another beast altogether!” Amen to that, Alex!

Dark-Red Detective

The Inner Monster by Bill Florence

Starlog ~ America's SciFi Magazine ~ March #363

It’s Moonlight time when Alex O’Loughlin patrols the shadows as LA’s latest vampire detective.

Alex O’Loughlin has been a fan of the vampire mythos for as long as he can remember, which makes his role as bloodsucker private eye Mick St. John on the CBS series Moonlight a perfect fit.

“I’ve always loved the idea of vampires and immortality,” the Australian O’Loughlin says during a rare break on the set. “I love The Lost Boys and Bram Stoker’s Dracula and the work of Anne Rice. I don’t know if I would want to be immortal, but the thought of the infinite excites me. It also haunts me, in a way. My father, who teaches physics and astronomy, has given me ideas about the expanse of the universe that have haunted me for years and made me get in touch with my own mortality.”

In Moonlight, Mick relies on his special skills as a vampire to tackle crimes involving both the living and the undead. O’Loughlin, 32, was drawn to the series by not only its vampire motif, but also because of the strength of the show’s pilot script, which the actor says was particularly well-developed.

“I read a bunch of pilots,” he relates, “Good writing stands out easily from bad writing every time. The more material you read, the more quickly good stuff jumps off the page at you. The Moonlight pilot had a great script that was well-constructed and balanced. The concept was really cool, and the characters were already fully developed. I understood Mick St. John, his motivations and where he comes from morally and spiritually. When you have an understanding of a character as quickly as I did, you know you can get down to the important work sooner rather than later.”

The actor was gratified to find that subsequent episodes maintained the same integrity. “I feel the show is getting better and better,” he declares. “The difficult thing about the pilot was establishing our mythology and our rules. There was a good deal of exposition for the audience to digest before we could move into the storyline. I think we did that pretty successfully in 44 minutes, but the nice thing about moving away from the pilot was that we could start to focus on specifics.”

Night Patrols

O’Loughlin says he and his alter-ego share a common understanding of irony, which is “a big foothold for me into the character. Mick has a dark sense of humor, too, which I really like. But beyond that, he and I are quite different. Mick is tougher than I am, and probably a little smarter, too. I’m just a guy who’s lucky enough to do what he enjoys for a living.”

“I think I’m more gregarious than he is. Mick is much more alienated from the world than I am. I have lots of friends and loved ones that I spend time with. Even though he’s a humanist, Mick doesn’t necessarily like people. I know that sounds like a contradiction, but the fact is, Mick is a loner, and I, myself, am not.” Chuckling, O’Loughlin adds, “It helps that I can go out much more in the daylight than he can. I can go to the beach - and it won’t kill me!”

Imbuing characters with inner conflict is key to making them interesting, O’Loughlin maintains, and the outwardly cool, internally tortured Mick is a perfect example. “He’s enormously conflicted. He’s a monster who is terrified of the monster within himself,” O’Loughlin reflects. “Mick is a relentless vampire who is, at the same time, a humanist. He hates what he is. Mick is in a perpetual state of highly controlled denial about his vampire nature. He became a private investigator to rid society of predators like himself. Mick feels that each predator he gets rid of gets him closer to his former humanity, but unfortunately, that’s not necessarily the case. Even though he appears controlled and graceful most of the time, he’s in utter turmoil.”

A big part of the problem for Mick is that he’s in love with a mortal woman, reporter Beth Turner (Sophia Myles) - a love that, while not unrequited, is fraught with complications. Mick has been watching over Beth ever since he saved her from a dire mishap when she was a little girl. Now, she’s an adult - and his peer - which changes the nature of his feelings for her. Unfortunately, the last woman Mick loved, Coraline (Shannyn Sossamon), turned him into a vampire on their wedding night. So Mick is a little leery of getting too close to Beth. He’s afraid she’ll get hurt - maybe even at his hands. And if he does manage to resist turning her into a vampire like himself, the passage of time will ultimately tear them apart. What’s more, Beth already has a boy friend, Josh (Jordan Belfi).

Moonlight surprised many viewers, and O’Loughlin himself, by having Beth learn that Mick is a vampire in just the second episode, Out of the Past. “That was a shock to me, initially,” O’Loughlin admits. “No one told me that was coming. I read the script, and I was like, ‘Wow, you guys have made some pretty big decisions in the writing department!’ I would say that episode is probably my favorite to date, along with the fourth one, Fever. The climax of Out of the Past where Beth learns Mick’s secret, was enormous for me. It was really exciting how she finds him, and he has no choice but to show her what he really is.”

“We’re on episode nine right now, and I’ve realized that Mick’s revelation in number two has shortened the process for us to get to important plot issues, which are coming your way soon. Beth’s discovery of Mick’s true nature also raises the stakes in a way. Yeah, the cat’s out of the bag, but now there’s new drama and new conflict for Mick. Beth knows this much; now, she wants to know more. Where does it stop? Soon, she’ll want to participate in his adventures. The revelation definitely complicates things.”

Night Shoots

Many feel that Moonlight’s strength, at least in the early episodes, lies in the sizzling on-screen chemistry between Mick and Beth. O’Loughlin acknowledges the point, and says working with Myles is as effortless as it is enjoyable. “Sophia and I have a fantastic chemistry on screen, and we’re great friends outside of work, too,” he proclaims. “She’s amazingly talented, smart and, of course, beautiful. Sophia is an avid professional who brings so much to the character of Beth. It’s truly a pleasure to work with her. She doesn’t mess around. Sophia is always prepared.”

“The chemistry between the two of us is an absolutely key element to the show’s success. Sometimes you put two people on screen together, and there’s nothing much going on. But sometimes people pair really well together, and I think that’s the case with us. Again, it’s complicated, because Mick has gone from a paternal role with Beth to a sexual, romantic role. And there’s another layer of conflict for him - and for Beth eventually - if she ever finds out the true nature of his presence in her life.”

Interestingly, O’Loughlin says the vampire Josef (Jason Dohring) is “my favorite character on the show. I really enjoy Jason as an actor, and as a person, too. He brings to Moonlight a touch of comic relief and a different feel. There’s a little shift of gears every time he’s on that helps me push through from one episode to the next. I love how Josef is so unashamedly hedonistic. He has been around for so long and done so much. Josef has been to so many different countries, he has fed on countless people and slept with countless women, and he just doesn’t have anything left to prove. I think he’s hilarious.”

“Josef has a strange set of morals - well, he doesn’t really have any morals at all. Call it a strange set of beliefs for getting through life. And he’s getting through life just fine. Even though he conflicts with Mick almost all the time, they’re still best buddies. In fact, they’re important allies for one another. Neither one could ever dream of not having the other in his life, because they’re essentially each other’s only true friend.”

Despite the great time O’Loughlin is having making Moonlight, working as the lead in a TV series isn’t without its hardships. Asked what has been especially challenging so far, he pauses a moment and when the answer comes, it’s hardly surprising. “The hours,” he replies. “The workload and the pressure are quite challenging. I’ve come to the conclusion that I will never work harder than this as an actor - unless I’m doing a war film for Oliver Stone somewhere in the Vietnamese jungle, it’s boot camp and he’s making me sleep in the trees and not allowing me to eat at all.”

“I think this is about as hard as it gets. You know, we do have trailers and great food and all the rest of it, but the hours are pretty enormous. This past weekend, for example, I got home at about 8:45 AM on Saturday, then had to be back on the set at 5:45 AM Monday. I spent most of that free time catching up on sleep. It’s crazy. I find myself sleeping in a corner of the studio from time to time, just to catch 20 minutes here and there.”

By comparison, working with Moonlight’s special FX is no big deal. “The vampire eyes are contact lenses, and the vampire teeth are molds made to impressions of my own mouth,” O’Loughlin explains. “The teeth snap in and out pretty easily, and they’re extremely realistic. I do go through them, though. Occasionally, I get pretty heavily into character, and I’ll bite down on them, or I’ll get punched in the mouth or fall on my face and break them.”

“It takes me about an hour to get into full vamp mode,” O’Loughlin continues. “When we do the morphing on-screen, that’s a process which involves greenscreen and slates both with and without me, and I have to keep the same position. It’s pretty standard procedure for the show to morph me from normal to vamp, but it’s time-consuming. As the actor, I have to remain patient and let everyone fuss about and do their job frantically around me, while I stay in character and in the moment. But I’ll tell you, mate, once I put those teeth and eyes in, it’s like I’m wearing a mask. It completely shifts me away from who I am. Mick St. John as a normal guy, before he vamps, is one character, but Mick St. John in full vamp is another beast altogether!”

Night Moves

O’Loughlin has only been acting in film and TV since 2004, but Moonlight isn’t his first turn in a genre project. In 2005, he co-starred in Man-Thing, a poorly received movie adaptation of the Marvel comic. “[Director] Brett Leonard is a friend of mine,” O’Loughlin states. “He’s a very passionate filmmaker who makes a certain kind of movie for a certain kind of audience. He takes a film that you really need x amount of money to make, and he makes it for half or a quarter of that.”

“The bottom line is : There are certain things you need to have money for, like good music and good production values. Man-Thing was one of those films that needed to be bigger. It probably needed a [big-name] star as well. Having said that, we also didn’t have the greatest script. It was about a swamp creature, and we didn’t have enough money to do it right. But I don’t worry about it. That was my first sort of ‘big’ feature.”

That same year, O’Loughlin landed a role in the critically acclaimed Australian mini-series The Incredible Journey of Mary Bryant, a biopic about one of the first successful escapees from the Australian penal colony in the late 1700s. While not SF, the project - which also starred Romola Garai, Sam Neill and Jack Davenport - left an indelible mark on O’Loughlin, who earned a Best Lead Actor nomination from the Australian Film Institute.

“That was a wonderful learning experience,” he remarks. “It was a tough shoot, mate: four months on the water, with children, in the Australian sun, in convict boats, and wearing convict clothes. We pulled out all the stops. It was wonderful being part of something that actually happened. I tried to do a huge amount of research on my character, Will Bryant, but I hardly got anywhere with it, because there’s very little information about him out there. My main concern was that I was representing someone who was a real person, and I wanted to bring a voice and a heart and a brain to him. Not too many people in America have seen that show.”

As O’Loughlin prepares to return to the Moonlight set, the subject of his flawless American accent on the show comes up. “I’ve always been fascinated with accents, ever since I was a kid,” he attests. “I grew up with American television, and I’ve lived in LA for a number of years now, so it isn’t that hard. But I constantly work on it.”

So what’s going to keep viewers turning in to Moonlight each week? “The show has lots of integrity,” Alex O’Loughlin sums up. “The approach we’re taking is that it’s a human show that just happens to be full of vampires. I care about these characters, and the more people tune in and stick around, the more they’ll care too.”

Also in the March issue... there is an interview with Alex's fellow Aussie Actor, Yvonne Strahovski, about the new tv program Chuck... a piece about Terminator : The Sarah Connor Chronicles... an article about the soon to premiere Fox show, New Amsterdam.... they talk to Kevin McKidd, from NBC's Journeyman, about the series and the possibility of it being cancelled.... Reaper... Battlestar Galactica and much more. Television is not their only interest. Movies are also discussed, including an interivew with Tim Burton about Sweeney Todd. Starlog is a really great magazine!

http://www.starlog.com/

Moonlight to premiere on television in England!

Moonlight has been picked up by the Living television network in the UK. Sophia Myles will be seen by her home audience. :) Let's hope they treat her well.

I like the blurb Living has on the main page of its website about our show.....

"A handsome vampire who doesn't want to suck our blood and a foxy internet investigative reporter - yes, Moonlight does sound tasty!"

They did a nice little write up about the program to get their viewers ready.

Recently voted Best New TV Drama by The People's Choice Awards 2008 in the US, Moonlight is already leaving its mark on US viewers and arrives on LIVING this February.

Private Investigator Mick St John (Alex O'Loughlin, The Shield) is a vampire who ironically makes it his mission to help people, rather than adhere to the usual vampiric tendencies. Teaming up with beautiful and tenacious reporter Beth Turner (Sophia Myles, Hallam Foe, Doctor Who), Mick makes it his mission to uncover murders and mysteries and protect the innocent. Garlic and ornate crucifixes are no match for this modern-day vampire; a stake through the heart will only render a vampire paralyzed... but only until someone kindly removes it.

In a life-altering twist of fate, Mick St John was bitten 55 years ago by his new bride, the seductive Coraline, (Shannyn Sossoman, A Knight's Tale), on their wedding night. Forever 30 years of age, Mick is as handsome and charismatic as the day he was 'turned'. With only a handful of like-minded confidantes for company, including the eternally young, wealthy and mischievous Josef (Jason Dohring, Veronica Mars), a 400 year old vampire hedge-fund trader who relishes his uniqueness, Mick fills his infinite days protecting the living, including beautiful, ambitious Internet investigative reporter Beth Turner (Sophia Myles).

But, unbeknownst to Beth, she has met Mick before. One night many years ago, Mick saved her from being kidnapped by Coraline as a young girl, making him realise he wanted to use his powers for good, not evil. Now their paths cross again, and Mick feels a distinctive bond with Beth, who has grown into a beautiful, courageous woman. Mick knows he can't pursue his feelings without exposing the part of him that would make him a monster in Beth's eyes.

As he lives between two realities, fighting his adversaries among the undead and falling in love, he discovers the mysteries and pleasures that a valuable life has to offer.

MOONLIGHT, sinking its teeth into LIVING this February.

Moonlight premieres in England on Tuesday, February 19th, 2008 at 10:00 PM on the Living Channel.

http://www.livingtv.co.uk/paranormal/features/moonlight.php

Two minute video recap of The Mortal Cure (episode #1x12)

CBS has issued a two minute drill, video recap for Moonlight's season finale ~ The Mortal Cure (episode #1x12). A quick little refresher of the main plot points from the last show. At the end, the review chick asks... "What'll they do now?" That made me think ~ You tell us, CBS!

Photo Wallpaper of Alex O'Loughlin as Mick St John

Thought the TV Week Alex O'Loughlin poster would make a cool photo wallpaper. It is a great close up image of him :)

Poster of Alex O'Loughlin in Australia's TV Week Magazine

Australia's TV Week Magazine is featuring Alex O'Loughlin again! This time, they have a great 2 page photo poster of him as Mick St John in Moonlight. I called upon my pal, Alida, to get it for me to share with you. She came through for us, as usual :)

Moonlight's 12:04 (episode #1x08) will be Australia's last episode for now

Australian Channel Nine will air Moonlight's 12:04 (episode #1x08) on Wednesday, January 30th, 2008. That will be the last episode shown for now. Australia's summer season is ending and the ratings period is about to begin. The news just came out, but I have received several messages from Aussie viewers who have already written & called Channel 9. Moonlight fans do not like it when someone messes with their show!

Entertainment Weekly's Pop Watch Blog asks if Moonlight should return

Entertainment Weekly's Mandi Bierly brings up the subject of Moonlight on their Pop Watch Blog. She asks ~ "Should the show return?" Leave your comment and answer her question. Moonlight fans know that Moonlight deserves to be renewed by CBS!

http://popwatch.ew.com/popwatch/2008/01/moonlight-cbs.html

Mandi wrote ~

In case I'm not the only one watching CBS' vampire drama Moonlight, I'll warn you that I'm about to talk about the plot of last Friday's episode. Bolt now if you must...

Okay, so full disclosure: I haven't always watched Moonlight. I intended to when it premiered last fall, but by the time I got around to it, the handful of people I knew tuning in had stopped. Then I spent a few Friday nights at home, and was too lazy to turn the channel after watching David Conrad on Ghost Whisperer, so I finally saw it. It was right around the time that Mick (Alex O'Loughlin) first discovered his ex-wife, Coraline (Shannyn Sossamon) — the vamp who sired him and whom he supposedly killed the night he saved Beth (Sophia Myles) — was possibly now a human and working as a freelance photographer. Yes, I wish Moonlight was as well written as Buffy and Angel, but who isn't fascinated by the idea of a vamp becoming human?

After some back-and-forthing, we found out on Friday's episode that Coraline's "cure" is a temporary one, first used by her family and others who wanted to escape the guillotine. (We also learned that vampires were the target of the Reign of Terror.) The episode ended with Mick sampling the cure, and, after getting his ass kicked by Coraline's brother and gorging himself on food, showing up at Beth's boyfriend's funeral to reveal his momentary mortality.

So, here's my question to you folks who've been tuning in: Is this the start of a great story arc — Mick is human, what will it mean for his relationship with Beth, how long will it last, etc. — or a fine place to call it quits? Moonlight won the People's Choice Award for best new drama, but we all know that means nothing — and it looks like Friday's episode was the last one canned before the strike.

Should the show return?

I used a photo of Mick protecting Beth (from Sleeping Beauty ~ episode #1x10) because it is appropriate to this subject. We need to protect our show! Have you written &/or called CBS lately?

CBS releases video of Mick and Coraline fighting Lance in The Mortal Cure (episode #1x12)

CBS has released this video of Mick and Coraline fighting her brother, Lance, in The Mortal Cure (episode #1x12). This is a great fight scene! Even though Mick is human, he still jumps into the battle. I love how he stakes the minion vamp. He has the moves as a Vampire or human! Unfortunately, Lance is so strong. When he taunts Mick about wanting to be a mortal, it makes me wanna smack him myself. He is too arrogant! Jason Butler Harner does a good job with the villain role. Lance knows he can do whatever he wants with Coraline and Mick. Coraline surrenders to Lance to save Mick's life. I wouldn't want to trade places with her. I wonder if we will see Mick try to find and rescue her in the future.

Video ~ Fearnet interviews Alex O'Loughlin and Brian J White at Comic Con

Fearnet.com had the opportunity to interview Alex O'Loughlin and Brian J. White when Moonlight was introduced at Comic Con 2007. I think Alex is super adorable with his glasses on. This is one of the few times I've seen him interviewed while wearing them. Brian is very rarely interviewed at all, so I'm happy to see him in this video.

Moonlight will not be in CBS repeat schedule as of February 22nd, 2008

CBS has issued a new press release regarding their Friday night schedule. We better enjoy the Moonlight reruns while we can. :( The Price is Right specials will be airing on Friday starting February 22nd, 2008 at 7:00 PM (CST). That is the Ghost Whisperer's time slot, so GW will move to 8:00 PM (CST) taking over Moonlight's spot. At least, it does say Moonlight will return "later this season." We just don't know when yet.

"THE PRICE IS RIGHT" RETURNS TO PRIME TIME WITH SIX NEW SPECIALS HOSTED BY DREW CAREY, AIRING FRIDAYS BEGINNING FEB. 22

THE PRICE IS RIGHT, hosted by Drew Carey, returns to prime time with six new specials to be broadcast on Fridays, beginning February 22nd, 2008 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT), on the CBS Television Network. These will be the first primetime specials to be broadcast since Carey took hosting reins from former host Bob Barker.

During THE PRICE IS RIGHT six-week primetime run, GHOST WHISPERER will move to 9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT. MOONLIGHT will return to the schedule later this season.

THE PRICE IS RIGHT, with host Drew Carey, is the longest-running game show in television history. In 2007, it won the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Game/Audience Participation Show. Produced by FremantleMedia North America, THE PRICE IS RIGHT is broadcast weekdays (11:00 AM-12:00 Noon, ET; 10:00-11:00 AM, PT) on the CBS Television Network.

Another Sophia Myles Interview!

We have another good interview with Sophia Myles to enjoy. I'm glad she is getting attention! :) This time, it is Daemon's TV providing good information for us. We have read a few of the questions and responses before, but Sophia also goes into more details in some areas. She clears up whether or not trivia that was written about her is correct. I've always wondered if the little tidbits you read about stars on certain websites are true or not. Sophia, again, brings up her wonderful friendship with Shannyn Sossamon & her desire to work with her more in the future. Even when a reporter asks about working with Jason Dohring, she brings it back to Shannyn.

Last week, SOPHIA MYLES, who plays reporter Beth Turner in CBS’ MOONLIGHT, took some time to speak with a few reporters.

Sophia Myles comes from England and is thus part of what we call this season’s British Invasion, not that we are complaining.

Q : What is in store for Beth when the show comes back?

Sophia Myles : Well I don’t know yet until the strike is over. I’m not sure and it’s very exciting. I mean I think you’ll see in the final episode, talk about leaving the audience hanging. When I read the script, you just want to know more and I think there’s definitely a story for us still to tell. I won’t be satisfied if we don’t come back and make anymore, but we’ll see.

Q : Have you seen any preliminary ideas or anything?

Sophia Myles : No, everyone’s speculating, everyone’s excited. We’re just waiting, waiting for the strike to lift, but just having won the people’s choice awards and Alex, I’ve just been told that Alex has been voted the sexiest man (one of the sexiest stars on TV) by TV Guide, and we love making it so much and people seem to really love it. It’s all very optimistic.

Q : There’s been a few different executive producers on “Moonlight” since it was first presented at Comic Con, are you surprised how well everything turned out?

Sophia Myles : Yeah. (laughs) I’m baffled because it’s like, it’s strange, Moonlight is such a force to be reconned with, because I had no idea what I was getting myself involved with coming over here making this show. I kind of saw a pilot that they had shot before and I didn’t know if it had any life. I didn’t know and it has been this organic thing that A) refuses to die and B) it just gets stronger and stronger, and I think more and more powerful and sexy and exciting each show. So bring it on. I think there needs to be more.

Q : What attracts you to a role? What kind of qualities to you look for in a role or a script?

Sophia Myles : If I want to go on the adventure, you know, if I read the story and I want to go to that world and experience that. It’s as simple as that. I think I’m a storyteller, it’s like, am I interested in this guy on this journey and can I kind of bring something to this that’s gonna make it even better than what’s already on the page? What’s my part in this? I don’t know, I like to play strong women. It’s hard to find really good roles for women, so I like to play females that are really well written and not just written for men, not just written to be just the sex object because that’s boring and lots of people can do that. I’m interested in the workings of the female mind.

Daemon’s TV : As an actor how do you prepare for parts?

Sophia Myles : You know I am like the most non-method person for acting. I kind of figure it out as I go along. You start thinking about it once you’ve read the script. It kind of helps once you see the costume or meet the costume designer. It’s a collaborative thing you see, it’s not just me creating Beth Turner, there’s somebody who designs her clothes, then there’s my make-up artist, there’s hairstylists, and then there’s the set designer who designs her apartment. If you think about it, someone’s apartment is as important, it tells you a lot about a character so it’s kind of a cumulative, collaborating thing rather.

Q : In your “Doctor Who” episode you play a very interesting woman also where you’re in love with an immortal, is that something that attracted you to the “Moonlight” role?

Sophia Myles : I never thought about that actually and I realized only recently there are a lot of parallels between the Moonlight story and that Doctor Who episode, “The Girl in the Fireplace,” actually. But no, I hadn’t thought about that at the time.

Daemon’s TV : Can you tell us how you got the part of Beth?

Sophia Myles : Yeah, I was written a letter from the producers of the show and Joel Silver’s people basically asking me to come and do it and so I kind of couldn’t really believe it at first, I didn’t think that it was legitimate just because I couldn’t believe that I would be offered something so magical like this out right without auditioning or anything. But they had already made a pilot and then they were kind of recasting and changing everything around and they were going to kind of reshoot the pilot. So I just was so intrigued by the opportunity to come and be in Los Angeles already with a job, you know, paid to come and do a fabulous job working at Warner Brothers. I mean I couldn’t say no really, I would have been an absolute idiot. So I was just kind of interested in the kind of adventure of it all, it sounded so different to me, and that’s how it happened.

Q : You’ve had quite a few roles in genre title, “Underworld,” “Doctor Who,” “Moonlight,” are you a fan of sci-fi or horror?

Sophia Myles : I love sci-fi, I don’t know about horror. Horror freaks me out, like I’m not gonna watch any of it because I just get terrified and then can’t sleep on my own you know, stupid. And vampires, I can take or leave them. I like science fiction, anything kind of other planets and all that kind of stuff, I like that.

Q : With Josh now dead, was it something you were surprised at how quickly within the first nine episodes the love triangle has been evaporated?

Sophia Myles : No, I thought for a long time especially after Beth and Mick had kissed, I was saying to the producers “come on guys, she needs to deal with this, morally be a good girl and she’s gonna need to be honest with Josh and end it or stop hanging out with Mick.” You know you can’t really send him off on vacation, that’s not really dealing with it, because he disappeared for a few episodes if you remember, and then he was back. So when they finally did end the relationship, I mean I thought it was a little extreme killing him, but there you go. But I’m glad, I mean not that I’m glad he’s dead obviously especially for Jordan Belfi, the actor who played him, but I’m relieved in a sense that that kind of dilemma is gone, it makes it so exciting and kind of deep now because it’s such a huge thing, I mean it’s really traumatic what’s happened to her.

Q : What has been your favorite project to be a part of?

Sophia Myles : Well, so many I mean if you say favorite in terms of the film that I think is the best as a finished piece or the film that I loved working on the most. “Tristan + Isolde” was such a magical experience, the scenery and working in Ireland, just completely took my breath away. And then I had a great time on “Thunderbirds.” I love being on films, I love making films, like I love my job, so kind of all of them for different reasons. but the best ones are when you really luck out and you work with great people. Working with Alex O’Loughlin for example, that’s such a joy of Moonlight, and then I loved working with Jamie Bell. I did a film with him that’s coming out this year in the United States. It’s a film I did with Jamie Bell, directed by David Mackenzie, and it’s called “Hallam Foe.” It’s the name of the central character, and that’s really interesting. Then another film called “Outlander” with James Caviezel, John Hurt, and Ron Perlman. It’s set in 709 AD and this alien ship crash lands on planet earth. It’s kind of a science fiction slash period drama, very interesting. I play a viking warrior princess in that one. And in the other one, the Jamie Bell film, I play a hotel manager in Scotland.

Daemon’s TV : How would describe the atmosphere on the set on Moonlight?

Sophia Myles : It’s funny, it’s a family. We have our good days and we have our bad days, but when it’s good, it’s amazing. There’s a lot of laughter, it’s infectious. I think because there’s such talented people working on this show across the board everyone, all the actors are really strong, the directors are fantastically creative, everyone’s clever so there’s a really great creative sets. We’re a good one.

Q : Were you surprised with the finale? Is it a good cliffhanger?

Sophia Myles : They leave you hanging. I’ve just seen the last scene, I haven’t seen the whole episode yet, but yeah it’s left totally open ended and utterly unsatisfactory as far as I’m concerned. There must be more episodes of Moonlight given the way that we leave it.

Q : Have you guys pretty much written off the rest of the season because of the strike?

Sophia Myles : I have no idea, I’m just waiting now. We’re all kind of very excited because we just won the People’s Choice Awards, it’s great fan base. As soon as the strike lifts I think we’re all hoping that we, you know, off we go again, so fingers crossed. Well if they’re not I’m going to be going knocking on to somebody’s door at CBS. I really hope that we make more.

Daemon’s TV : I read a few trivia facts on your imdb page and I was curious to know if they were true. It says that you listen to Tracy Chapman, that your favorite movie is “The Goonies,” and that you speak German and French. Is any of that true?

Sophia Myles : No, I don’t necessarily speak German and French. I can understand German pretty well. I haven’t spoken it for years though. French no, that’s not true. I can understand though if somebody was being rude about me in French or German. And the same goes with Italian, if someone was rude about me I’d know. “The Goonies,” no. I mean I’ve got lots of different favorite films so I would say no that’s not really true, but I do love it, it’s one of my favorite childhood films. And yeah, I like Tracy Chapman but I like a lot of other stuff. Other music, I’m quite into Snow Patrol at the moment.

Q : You don’t get to work a lot with Jason Dohring, are you hoping that would change when the show comes back?

Sophia Myles : Yeah it would be nice. Jason’s great, he’s really cool. He’s a nice guy so yeah it would be great. I want to work with Shannyn (Sossamon) though, she’s who I really want to work with.

Q : Why do you want to work with Shannyn Sossamon?

Sophia Myles : I think she’s great. I was a fan of her ages ago. I was really excited when I found out she was on the show. I loved her from “Knight’s Tale,” I just think she’s great, she’s gorgeous. She’s my friend now so it’d be fun. We laugh a lot.

http://www.daemonstv.com/2008/01/22/interview-sophia-myles-moonlight-cbs/#more-2398

Moonlight's Australian Television Ratings Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008

The Ringer episode (#1x07) of Moonlight aired Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008 on Australian television. The show had 670,000 viewers. It was in 18th place on the Aussie tv ratings chart.

Moonlight being removed from Channel Nine's tv schedule in Australia

Australian television guru, David Knox of TV Tonight, is reporting that Moonlight will soon no longer air in Australia. Channel Nine will be removing it, along with four other programs. The network has not announced new show times or days as of yet. :( I receive lots of email from Aussie viewers we have fallen in love with Moonlight.... and Alex. They are not gonna be happy about this! I bet Channel 9 will be receiving loads of calls and mail from dissatisfied fans.

Alex O'Loughlin may be left to wander the streets at night.

Nine is taking Moonlight, ER, Men in Trees, You Are What You Eat and Turn Back Your Body Clock out of schedule on Wednesday 6th February.

No replacement timeslots have yet been issued. It was never going to be an easy transition from summer to ratings for fans of these shows, and Nine is not alone in leaving fans lingering over their favourite summer fare.

http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/01/gone-er-moonlight-men-in-trees-closer.html

The TV Addict Interviews Sophia Myles

The TV Addict has a great interview with Sophia Myles. A few of the questions are familiar, but it is still nice to see more reporters talking to her. Sophia does not like the thought of Moonlight ending with that final scene at Josh's funeral any more than we do ~ "I’ve just seen the last scene, and things are left totally open-ended and utterly unsatisfactory. As soon as the Strike lifts, I’ll be knocking on CBS’s door. I won’t be satisfied until we come back." Good for you, Sophia! I like her feisty nature :)

After numerous re-casts, re-shoots and behind-the-scenes drama, actress Sophia Myles is as surprised as anyone that MOONLIGHT has done so well. Yet six months and one People’s Choice Award later, here she is. Kind enough to take some time out of her, well, not so busy schedule [courtesy of the Writer’s Guild of America Strike] to talk to a group of reporters via conference call about MOONLIGHT’S jaw-dropping season finale airing [January 18th, 2008] at 9PM on CBS (CTV in Canada).

The TV Addict : So honestly, after such an inauspicious start, are you surprised things have turned out so well for MOONLIGHT?

Sohia Myles : It’s definitely strange that MOONLIGHT has become such a force. I had no idea, coming over from here [from England], making the show, that it would have any life. But it’s become this organic thing that refuses to die. It seems to be getting stronger and stronger and more powerful with each episode.

Q : How was it you were cast in MOONLIGHT?

Sophia Myles : I was written a letter from the producers [Joel Silver] basicially asking me to come and do the part. At first I didn’t think it was legitimate, I couldn’t believe I’d be offered something so magical without an audition. But they already made the pilot and I was so intrigued to be in Los Angeles; being paid to do a fabulous job at Warner Bros. I couldn’t say no.

Q : What attracted you to the role of Beth?

Sophia Myles : With any part I ask: Do I want to go on the adventure? To that world? Am I interested in the journey? Can I bring something to the role that’s going to make it better than what’s on the page? What’s my part in this? I like playing strong woman and it’s hard to find really good roles for woman. Really well written females that aren’t just sex objects.

Q : Having guest-starred on an episode of DR. WHO as well, are you a fan of genre television?

Sophia Myles : Horror freaks me out. Vampires I can take them or leave them. But I like science fiction and the idea that there are other planets.

Q : As an actor, how do you get into character?

Sophia Myles : I am the most non-method person you will ever meet. I kind of figure it out as I go along. The incredible costume designer, hairstylist, makeup artists and set designers really help me out as well. You can tell a lot about a character by their apartment.

Q : Talk about your tremendous chemistry with co-star Alex O’Loughlin. Can you predict something like that?

Sophia Myles : It’s absolutely luck and the most wonderful thing. It’s the gift you wish for as a producer. If there was a formula for chemistry, every show would be a it show. But all I know, is that in twelve years of working, I’ve had a lot of co-stars and some people you click with, some people you don’t. We just happen to be really lucky, a fantastic due, we make each other better. It’s like playing a really good game of tennis, we raise each other’s game.

Q : And off the camera?

Sophia Myles : Our relationship out of character is based on humor. We laugh our asses of. If you were to film us off set, it would make a funnier and better show than MOONLIGHT. [Editor’s note: Here’s hoping the off-the-set antics are included as DVD Bonus material]

It must make for a very fun set?

Sophia Myles : Our set is like a family. We have our good days and our bad. When it’s good, it’s amazing. We have such talented people working on the board. Everyone’s so clever, so creative.

The TV Addict : Were you surprised that the writer’s killed Josh so soon into the show’s run?

Sophia Myles : After Mick and Beth kissed, I kept saying, come on guys, she’s got to morally be a good girl, be honest and end it with Josh. So when it finally ended, well — I felt it was a little extreme killing the poor guy — but I’m relieved in the sense that the dilemma is gone from her life. It also makes the Mick and Beth relationship that much more exciting and deep.

The TV Addict : Does [the] finale wrap things up nicely? Or will fans be left with hanging until MOONLIGHT returns?

Sophia Myles : I’ve just seen the last scene, and things are left totally open-ended and utterly unsatisfactory. As soon as the Strike lifts, I’ll be knocking on CBS’s door. I won’t be satisfied until we come back.

Q : What’s in store for season 2?

Sophia Myles : I won’t know until the strike is over. There are no new scripts.

The TV Addict : Between yourself, TERMINATOR’S Lena Headey, UGLY BETTY’s Ashley Jensen and Michelle Ryan’s BIONIC WOMAN, the British are quietly taking over Hollywood. What do you attribute the recent British invasion to?

Sophia Myles : Really there is no work in England, it’s rubbish! I’ve known Anna Friel [PUSHING DAISIES] for a while and since we’re the same age, we’ve kept up via telephone. We leave each-other Meltdown Messages, “You’ll never believe what they made me do today!”

Q : Can you elaborate on the differences between working in the US versus the UK?

Sophia Myles : One thing is the hours. They really work you hard. Six days a week, sixteen hours a day on a tough day. You’re working pretty much all the time. In England there’s a lot of sitting around, drinking cups of tea and waiting. In America it’s go-go-go!

Q : Like your character Beth, you’ve been thrust into a pretty scary situation. New job, new country Personally what’s your biggest fear?

Sophia Myles : The ocean scares me, white sandy bottoms are okay, but when it gets too deep and murky it feels like a swimming pool with sharks. Human beings also scare me a lot more than vampires!

Q : Human beings with cameras perhaps! Have you encountered the Hollywood Paparazzi?

Sophia Myles : I think it’s absolutely fascinating. But I’m not part of that scene and never want to be. No one that is being followed by the paparazzi have not started it. It just doesn’t happen. It’s a two-sided relationship. It’s very easy to stay well clear if you don’t open your mouth. If I talk to the press, I’m talking about my work. I’m not talking about what I did on a Friday night.

It’s sad when young girls aren’t protected by their families or don’t have close adult confidents. It’s a very scary beast. Poor old Britney, it’s a whole new thing. A horde of men with cameras following around a young mother. That didn’t happen even five years ago.

http://thetvaddict.com/2008/01/18/tv-addict-interview-moonlight-star-sophia-myles/#more-2796

Off Topic ~ Australian Actor Heath Ledger has died

Very, very sad news today..... Aussie actor, Heath Ledger, has died. I thought he was very talented. My favorites among his films are Ned Kelly, Monster's Ball, The Patriot & Brokeback Mountain. I'm a huge Batman fan, so I am looking forward to Heath playing the Joker. He has been excellent in all the clips & trailers I've seen for it. I just can not believe this!

At the moment, they believe the medicine found at the scene is over the counter sleeping pills.

Per MSNBC ~

NEW YORK - Heath Ledger was found dead Tuesday at a downtown Manhattan residence in a possible drug-related death, police said. He was 28.

According to WNBC, Ledger was found with pills strewn all around him.

NYPD spokesman Paul Browne said Ledger had an appointment for a massage at the Manhattan apartment believed to be his home. The housekeeper, who went to let Ledger know the masseuse was there, found him unconscious at approximately 3:30 p.m. ET, according to the New York Times. After receiving no response from the actor after shaking him, they called authorities.

The Australian-born actor was nominated for an Oscar for “Brokeback Mountain,” where he met his wife, actress Michelle Williams, in 2005. Ledger and Williams had lived in Brooklyn and had a daughter, Matilda, until they split up last year.

Ledger was to appear as the Joker this year in “The Dark Night,” a sequel to 2005’s “Batman Begins.” He’s had starring roles in “A Knight’s Tale” and “The Patriot,” and played the suicidal son of Billy Bob Thornton in “Monster’s Ball.”

Ledger grew up in Perth, and began doing amateur theater at age 10. At 16, he moved to Sydney to pursue an acting career, quickly landing TV movie roles and guest spots on Australian television.

His latest role was in “I’m Not There,” in which he played one of the many incarnations of Bob Dylan — as did Cate Blanchett, whose performance in that film earned an Oscar nomination Tuesday for best supporting actress.

Rest in peace!

Review of The Ringer (episode #1x07) on Australian website

The next Moonlight airing on Australian television will be The Ringer (episode #1x07). TVFix online has reviewed it. I would never use the word "staid" to describe our show, because to me Moonlight is the complete opposite of that. She does have lots of positive things to say, of course. Sexy, promising & refreshing!

Since we are talking about The Ringer, I couldn't stop myself from using this photo of Mick's first workout scene. I remember how much I enjoyed the fact that the show began with him doing difficult & hot upside down sit ups. I would so buy an Alex O'Loughlin exercise DVD! :>

Late night TV is now undead. If you miss Angel, this sexy, moody vampire drama will see you through to bite-time - er, bedtime.

Flicking between the mid-week offerings of the summer non-ratings period, viewers might be surprised to stumble upon this promising new series with a refreshing take on two familiar genres. That old-faithful of late-night viewing - the private eye - is brought back to life in the form of Mick St. John (Alex O'Loughlin). Mick isn't your average lone investigator, though - he also happens to be a reluctant vampire. That's right, it's a fang-fest mixed in with the private dick angle.

True to the gumshoe style Mick narrates his thoughts, which makes for easy watching no matter what time you happen to land into an episode.

In this installment, a building catches fire and a murder is unwittingly captured by a newspaper photographer shooting the inferno. But Mick is convinced there's a little more to it. Adding to the intrigue, that photographer (Shannyn Sossamon) looks a whole lot like Mick's former wife, whom he killed years earlier. Is the resemblance just a coincidence, or is there something more sinister going on?

Though the first half is a little formulaic, the pace manages to pick up in latter parts. Given enough patience, Moonlight does eventually offer a payoff. Panned for being a bit too staid, this new entry would benefit from sharper writing instead of complex plotlines. The promise is there, though, and this supernatural drama may well prove its critics wrong in the long run.

Moonlight airs on the Nine Network on Wednesday, January 23, at 9:30pm.

"Thank you" to the wonderful Aussie blog reader who made sure that I knew about this article!

Aussie actress, Yvonne Strahovski, mentions Alex O'loughlin in interview

Alexis, a loyal Moonlight fan and blog reader, provided this video for our enjoyment! Australian actress, Yvonne Strahovski, stars on the funny tv show, Chuck. She was interviewed by the lovely Craig Ferguson on his television program, the Late Late Show. Craig is my fave late night talk show host. He is hilarious and you never know what he is gonna say. "My cheeky little monkeys!" Enough about Craig :)

They discuss how good the actors and actresses from Australia are at doing accents. Yvonne teases that she is surprised Americans can understand Craig's Scottish accent, and then does a pretty good on the spot version.

In the interview, Craig brings up the subject of all the Aussie actors in Hollywood, and specifically mentions Alex O'Loughlin. He previously interviewed Alex.... another reason I like Craig!

Craig ~ "There's another guy on the CBS.... the CBS schedule, the Vampire detective. He's from Australia."

Yvonne ~ "Yea, Alex O'Loughlin. He is. His father and my mother actually know each other. They work together at a boy's school in Sydney."

Craig ~ "Really? Did you ever date him?"

Yvonne ~ "No. Alex?"

Craig ~ "Yea."

Yvonne ~ "No. I only just met him. And, he's unavailable anyway. And, he's not my style."

Craig ~ "What? Vampire detective?"

Did we finally find someone who is immune to Alex's considerable charms? So... her style is not funny, gorgeous, down to earth, open, gracious, athletic and delicious ~ because those are all words that come to my mind when thinking of Alex. *smile*

Remember to vote for Alex O'Loughlin & MickBeth on TV Guide's site

Reminder! Please, remember to vote for Alex O'Loughlin in TV Guide's Healthiest TV Star Poll. For a long time, Alex was number one. Now.... he is in SECOND place :( We can't let him down! As I am writing this, here are the standings ~

#1. Erica Durance (Smallville) 29.2%

#2. Alex O'Loughlin (Moonlight) 23.7%

#3. Jensen Ackles (Supernatural) 20.6%

http://community.tvguide.com/poll.jspa?pollID=800000567

While you are there, keep voting for Mick St John and Beth Turner as Hottest TV Couple. They are currently still in first place. Let's keep them in that position!

http://community.tvguide.com/poll.jspa?pollID=800000558

To inspire you, I have included a sweet behind the scenes photo of Alex & Sophia on Moonlight's set :)

Video ~ Final scenes from The Mortal Cure ~ Episode #1x12

Thanks to Jinganglang we have a video of the final scenes from last Friday's Moonlight ~ The Mortal Cure (episode #1x12).

Human Mick limps home all bruised and beaten. Then, orders a table full of food. It makes me laugh every time. Wouldn't you do the same thing if you hadn't been able to eat in 55 years?!? :)

Mick realizes that he can not curl up to rest in the freezer. No bed :( Poor Mick has to sleep on the couch.

It is so cute when he looks in the mirror and pokes his bruise just to make sure he is still human.

The funeral scene : Mick ~ "No matter how close we start to get, there's always been this eternal wall between us. She, a mortal. And me, a Vampire. But with everything that's happened, maybe there's hope that things could be different."

The music used is All Fall Down by One Republic. I have always liked that song, and now I like it even more :) Moonlight has the best soundtrack of any television series. Just wish they would put it all together & release a CD for Moonlight fans!

Directors Guild and Producers reach agreement to avoid a strike

Update : Writer's Strike & DGA/AMPTP News ~

Since the Writers Guild went on strike, many have been wondering if the Directors Guild would be next. The DGA's negotiations with the AMPTP have obviously fared better than the writer's because they have already come to an agreement after less than a week of formal talks. The directors contract covers some of the same territory that is so contentious between the WGA & AMPTP, such as new media. Due to that, sources say they hope this agreement will provide a blueprint for a new contract with the writers and an end to the strike. *fingers crossed*

According to the United Hollywood site ~

WGA Begins Back Channel Discussion With AMPTP

UH has learned that as of Friday, January 18th, 2008, the WGA began an informal dialogue with one of the conglom bosses. The conversations were cordial and respectful on both sides.

This is the way that the DGA talks began -- with informal consultations at a high level between leaders on both sides. It is not negotiation, it's the precursor to negotiation, but the good news is that what Patric Verrone, David Young and John Bowman said at the captain's meeting Friday appears to be very true: we are finally at a moment where the companies are ready to start seriously bargaining.

More info about the DGA agreement with the AMPTP, from United Hollywood ~

LOS ANGELES – The Directors Guild of America (DGA) announced Thursday, January 17th, 2008 that it has concluded a tentative agreement on the terms of a new 3-year collective bargaining agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP).

Highlights of the new agreement include:

Increases both wages and residual bases for each year of the contract.

Establishes DGA jurisdiction over programs produced for distribution on the Internet.

Establishes new residuals formula for paid Internet downloads (electronic sell-through) that essentially doubles the rate currently paid by employers.

Establishes residual rates for ad-supported streaming and use of clips on the Internet.

"Two words describe this agreement - groundbreaking and substantial," said Gil Cates, chair of the DGA's Negotiations Committee, in announcing the terms of the new agreement. "The gains in this contract for directors and their teams are extraordinary – and there are no rollbacks of any kind.

"Formal negotiations between the DGA's 50-member Negotiations Committee and the AMPTP began Saturday, January 12, and were concluded Thursday, January 17th, 2008. Talks were led by Cates and DGA National Executive Director Jay D. Roth. They were preceded by months of informal discussions and nearly two years of preparation and research by Guild staff and consultants.

"This was a very difficult negotiation that required real give and take on both sides," said DGA president Michael Apted. "Nonetheless, we managed to produce an agreement that enshrines the two fundamental principles we regard as absolutely crucial to any employment and compensation agreement in this digital age: First, jurisdiction is essential. Without secure jurisdiction over new-media production—both derivative and original—compensation formulas are meaningless. Second, the Internet is not free. We must receive fair compensation for the use and reuse of our work on the Internet, whether it was originally created for other media platforms or expressly for online distribution."

unitedhollywood.blogspot.com

Video ~ MickBeth scenes from The Mortal Cure (episode #1x12)

Purple Hippie has created a fan video of scenes between Mick and Beth from The Mortal Cure (episode #1x12).

I am with Mick when he tells Beth "this is ridiculous" after she tries to brush past him.

Still love the way he says "come here" to her in his apartment hallway. He is there for her, no matter that she has been pushing him away. Beth finally realizes that Mick is not to blame for Josh's death or her own guilt.

Beth ~ "Are you human?"
Mick ~ "For now... yea"
Beth ~ "How does it feel?"
Mick ~ "The pain... the sun... the mortality... feels amazing"

Be heard as a Moonlight viewer!

I have been thinking about the Nielsen ratings system and Moonlight. Obsess much? hahaha.... We are all loyal viewers of our show, but we don't count in the imporant numbers that determine if it stays on the air ~ just because we are not part of the Nielsen family. Do you know anyone who has one of their boxes? Grrr!

Something occurred to me. Why don't we contact CBS directly with our own ratings?!? Tell them that we watch Moonlight every week (many times on tv, DVR, online, Amazon, TIVO) but are not counted. It is an important message.

Be heard as a Moonlight viewer!

CBS contact info........

Feedback Form ~
http://www.cbs.com/info/user_services/fb_global_form.shtml

Nina Tassler
President CBS Entertainment
7800 Beverly Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90036-2112

Email and call CBS' Audience Services department
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Phone # ( 212 ) 975-3247

Ratings for Moonlight's season finale ~ The Mortal Cure (episode #1x12)

We needed to go out on a high note. Moonlight won its time slot and the all important demo (again) with its final new show! Number one! *cheer* Now, lets hope the reruns have decent numbers to show CBS that it also repeats well.

Ratings for Moonlight's season finale ~ The Mortal Cure (episode #1x12) on Friday, January 18th, 2008

Fast Nationals : 8.35 million viewers (1st), 18 to 49 demo share 2.3/7 (1st)

The CBS lineup of Ghost Whisperer, Moonlight and Numb3rs won the night!

Yahoo ~ Slide show of Alex O'Loughlin being transformed into vamp mode

Yahoo has a cool slide show of Alex O'Loughlin being turned into Mick St John in Vampire mode. Great photos! Along with the images ~ Moonlight's head make up artist, Deborah Larsen, tells how the transformation is made. I giggled when I read "he's still attractive." That is an understatement! ;) I like the fact that Moonlight vamps don't go all bumpy ugly.

Deborah is yet another person who talks about how involved Alex is with all aspects of the show. I respect his dedication. His commitment is definitely evident in the fantastic finished product.

"I wanted to create a beautiful organic character for Moonlight that is simpler and more attractive than most vampires. He is scary, and he means business, but he’s still attractive. You can relate to him. This would mean nothing if it weren’t for Alex, who knows this character so well."

"We start with base, which I specially designed through a lab for the show. It is a great beige/grey light formula. The airbrush is used to add texture to his face and special drops of white and rose go into his skin."

"Alex is so creative; he’s involved in everything. I (along with Chris Gallaher, my assistant/fx make-up person) spent three and a half weeks with Alex in pre-production."

"Alex’s lenses go in after his make-up has been done. Then, the maroon/dark plum is applied around his eyes. Blood-red grease paint goes on his eyelids and at the edge of the eyes. Rice-paper color is airbrushed on for marble skin texture and dimension. The eye make-up is applied using a plum/dark purple/deep purple cream make-up designed by Ben Nye. It goes around the eyes and under the eyes. Plus, the illustrator palettes go over it for the staging power. We add veining with the airbrush and aged make-up turquoise is also used for this effect."

"The contact lenses are designed by Joel Silver, and Dr. Gording put them together for me. They are a custom full-fitting lens, not an everyday lens."

"The teeth are a dental grade. We have two stages: a medium style for when he has his first stage of vamp mode (smell, etc.), and a second stage for when he’s ready to attack. I think Alex is fine with the teeth now. It took some time to get used to."

"We have shortened the whole process. It used to take 35 to 40 minutes in straight Mick make-up and now it only takes 15 minutes. Vampire make-up, which used to take 60 to 75 minutes, now takes 35 to 40 minutes. That includes hands and veins."

See all the pictures at ~

http://tv.yahoo.com/slideshow/198/photos/1

The Mortal Cure (episode #1x12) is available on the CBS website

That was fast..... CBS has already made The Mortal Cure (episode #1x12) available on Moonlight's official website. We can watch the full episode again online as many obsessive times as we want! :)

http://www.cbs.com/innertube/player.php?cat=161782&vid=176832&format=&auto=1

Moonlight Fan Video ~ CBS, we want another season!

I could not think of a better time to post this! Vro247 made this humorous, creative fan video for Moonlight. The title is great... "HEY CBS, we want season two!" The video has scenes that illustrate what makes Moonlight so addictive and incredible ~ the fun chemistry between Mick and Beth (which is, of course, due to the rapport between Alex O'Loughlin and Sophia Myles)... Josef's quotes and one liners.... gently poking fun at Mick being old fashioned.... Sexy Mick moments... and other wonderful montages from our show. Let's hope the network gets the message!

"It is a giant thrill ride that never ends" ~ Mick St John

Support Moonlight!

Think of all Moonlight has given to us! A crescendo of ever increasingly wonderful episodes each week. The Mortal Cure (episode #1x12) is evidence alone of the outstanding writing and acting. It is up to us to keep our end of the bargain and show what true Moonlight fans we are. Now, more than ever, we need to support our show by asking for it to be officially renewed. I've already sent emails of thanks for tonight's episode to all the CBS addresses I have, as well as sending feedback. I'm sure you have done the same. Next, I will be writing more postcards and letters. I had to write to you first ;)

You know how important it is to continue supporting Moonlight. We will show the network that we are not bandwagon fans who lose interest when new episodes run out!

Visit the official CBS Moonlight website as often as you can. They track the hits, so we want the number to be very high.

http://www.cbs.com/primetime/moonlight

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http://www.cbs.com/info/user_services/fb_global_form.shtml

Audience Services ~

Email : audsvcs@cbs.com

Phone # ( 212 ) 975-3247

Request Moonlight merchandise

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Email : lmoonves@cbs.com

For some reason, coporations like to make money. *grin* Contact the advertisers that pay CBS tons of money to air their commercials during Moonlight. Big thanks to them!

Spoiler ~ Recap of Moonlight's The Mortal Cure ~ Episode #1x12

Recap of Moonlight's episode tonight ~ The Mortal Cure (episode #1x12)

NO!!!!! It can't be over this fast. I think that every week..... but..... especially this week. :(

I wrote so many spoilers this week, my recap is pretty much done already. Ha! I definitely need to watch the show again. How do they pack every episode so full?!? I can not think of any other tv series we watch that makes me feel like I got my money's worth as Moonlight does.

SPOILER ALERT!




Did you notice that the script was completely changed as to the identity of Celeste?! Now, she was the jewelry helping Josh with Beth's ring. Hmmmmm.... I wonder if they decided the episode had enough emotional drama, or just not to go down that road period. Our show dramatic enough already?! No way! *wink* Several have speculated that they wanted to use the storyline in future episodes & that it may pop back up. I'm on board with whatever they do as long as it means there are more seasons & episodes! :)

Side note ~ did anyone else think that was pretty personal service? My jeweler doesn't meet me for dinner.

Mick still tries to reach out to Beth. He is so sweet. I know she is grieving and feeling guilty because of her emotional affair with Mick, but I hated how cold she was to his attempt. "You did everything humanly possible."

Laughed when Coraline's friend, Cynthia, and Mick are sniffing each other through the hotel room door.

Josef is back ~ and he forgot his shirt! YEA! Mmmmmm.... All the boys on Moonlight are so hunky. Josef was just trying to help Mick relieve some stress by offering him a willing freshie massage. :>

Beth finally comes to Mick. How tender did he sound when he said "Come here" to her. As usual, Alex conveys so much with just two words, his expression and body language.

She doesn't know what her answer would have been to Josh asking her to marry him. Accepting that may have been what allowed her to seek out Mick.

Mick wants to be human so badly. The look of hope & excitement on his face when Coraline gives him the "cure." We knew he hated being a vamp, but that look really brought it home. Human again, if only for a brief time, after 55 years. Can't even imagine!

Jason Butler Harner was scary good as Lance. I wouldn't want to be on his bad side!

Lance's hand immediately healed when burned. As I wrote previously, I think we now know how Coraline survived the fire.

Coraline turned Mick without permission and then stole the "cure" for him ~ both brought on the family wrath. Lance is so invincible & he is the errand boy for whoever he's taking her to ~ yikes! I would not want to be Coraline. She surrendered to this scary fate in exchange for Lance not killing Mick.

While watching this, I wondered if a future episode might revolve around Mick trying to rescue Coraline.

Coraline surrendered to save Mick's life.

Mick pigging out was priceless! Exactly what I would do in his place :) FOOD!

Why is Beth wearing Josh's engagement ring? Hopefully, it was just a sign of respect. If I were her, I would return it to his family since it was his grandmother's ring.

"Are you human?" Even with the pain, it feels amazing to Mick.

Mick tells Beth Coraline is gone ~ that it is over ~ and was never meant to be. Beth says she knows what he means. Yet....

Music from The Mortal Cure ~ Episode #1x12

Great song selection, as usual. Music from tonight's Moonlight episode ~ The Mortal Cure (#1x12)

Your Guardian Angel by Red Jumpsuit Apparatus ~ playing when Beth goes to the police station ~ video above

School's Out by Alice Cooper ~ Logan's Guitar Hero session

Hope for the Hopeless by A Fine Frenzy ~ Instrumental ~ playing as Beth sorts through Josh's personal effects

Wrap Me in Dreams by West One Music/Deep Sounds ~ Cynthia in her icy bath in the hotel room

Goodbye by Jessica Lowndes ~ music playing as Beth re-reads emails from Josh while at the BuzzWire office

Quicksand by Natalie Walker (Thievery Corp Remix) ~ played as Beth meets jeweler Celeste at restaurant

Ice Cream by New Young Pony Club ~ playing when Mick meets with Josef and discovers him getting his freshie massage

All Fall Down by One Republic ~ playing for our human Mick as he eats and sleeps on the couch

Spoiler Videos ~ Three new sneak peek scenes from The Mortal Cure ~ Episode #1x12

Major Spoiler Alert!





We love Moonlight Friday :) TV Guide has three new sneak peek videos of scenes from The Mortal Cure (episode #1x12). Loaded with spoilers, so beware!

Video #1 ~ Josef is back... and shirtless! He is getting a freshie massage when Mick arrives looking for assistance. Josef advises him to "let the old vamps duke this out." We know that is not gonna happen. Again, the subject of Lance catching on fire and immediately regenerating comes up. As I said before, that may be how Coraline was able to survive the fire Mick set.

http://www.tvguide.com/Media/Flash/ContextualPlayer.aspx?moremode=1&externalpopupload=1&videoid=10611222

Video #2 ~ Mick and Coraline in his apartment ~ Beth has obviously just left. Coraline says "I think Beth is starting to like me. She didn't stab me this time." hahaha! They discuss Mick saving her from Lance AND him burning her alive. Coraline tells Mick she needs to get out of town. Then, she asks him to come with her. He is not leaving! Mick tries to get the cure info. Ooooo.... I also laughed at the way Alex says his line "you ate food!"

http://www.tvguide.com/Media/Flash/ContextualPlayer.aspx?moremode=1&externalpopupload=1&videoid=10611221

Video #3 ~ Coraline & Mick are still in his loft. She offers him the temporary "cure" which he accepts. Mick is so excited. He asks if there is more & if Coraline can restart her research. An important exchange.....

Mick ~ You once told me you were giving me the greatest gift by turning me"
Coraline ~ "That was a long time ago, Mick"
Mick ~ "Yea, but what's happened? Why this sudden interest in becoming mortal?"
Coraline ~ "I wanted to feel life again. And, maybe love can't exist without mortality."

http://www.tvguide.com/Media/Flash/ContextualPlayer.aspx?moremode=1&externalpopupload=1&videoid=10611223

CBS will rebroadcast Arrested Development (episode #1x05) on February 8th

More news from CBS. We will not be completely without Moonlight after tonight's final new episode. The network announced that it will rebroadcast Arrested Development (episode #1x05) on Friday, February 8th. Who can forget that amazing final scene of Beth kissing Mick ~ twice ~ and then his perfect little smile afterward?! In case your memory needed a boost, here is a photo of that lovely moment :)

Moonlight's current 2008 schedule ~

TONIGHT! January 18th, 2008 ~ The Mortal Cure ~ Episode #1x12 ~ New ~ Season finale due to the writer's strike

February 1st, 2008 ~ Fever ~ Episode #1x04 ~ Rerun

February 8th, 2008 ~ Arrested Development ~ Episode #1x05 ~ Rerun

Friday nights, 8:00 PM Central/9:00 PM Eastern time, on CBS.

Spoiler ~ Promo Photos (set #2) from The Mortal Cure ~ Episode #1x12

SPOILER ALERT!

Promo photos of Mick fighting Coraline's brother in tonight's episode of Moonlight ~ The Mortal Cure (#1x12).

Just wanna warn you again....... Major Spoilers Ahead :)

I gave you scoop on the temporary "cure," French Revolution, etc in an earlier post. This time.... For those who asked about the feelings Mick & Coraline reveal in the season finale. The true nature of their relationship has been the subject of great debate, to put it mildly. Some argue they did/do love one another, others say never, more messages say it was only lust, or assert that Coraline is nothing but pure evil. Whew!

In The Mortal Cure, Coraline does give Mick a small kiss on the lips after giving him the "cure."

Coraline's brother, Lance, is hunting her. Where he plans to deliver her is not a pleasant destination. When he corners her the first time, Mick is looking on. Instead of allowing Coraline to be taken, Mick intervenes... and is beaten badly by the much older & more powerful vamp. Later, he comes to her rescue again by fighting Lance WHILE HE IS HUMAN. Not good for our Mick. :( It is obvious that he is on the verge of being killed. While her brother is distracted by Mick, Coraline has the opportunity to get away. Instead, she surrenders herself in exchange for Lance not murdering Mick. As she does so, she says that whoever sent her brother will kill her... but Lance has no mercy. Coraline trades her life for Mick's.

As for Beth, she discovers that Josh was keeping a secret from her. While she is sifting through his personal effects, she finds info about another woman. She thinks that Josh was having an affair & decides to confront the woman. It turns out to be a business relationship only. Celeste is a jeweler. From her, Beth learns that Josh planned to propose.

Celebrating Moonlight Friday with a Mick St John Video

We made it to Moonlight Friday! I'm so excited about watching The Mortal Cure (episode #1x12) tonight. It's gonna be good! At the same time, I feel a bit melancholy because it is the season finale. We just need to enjoy this new show completely.... and then help each other through the wait for new episodes next season. Don't forget ~ we will have reruns to keep us going. I'm thinking only positive thoughts about Moonlight being renewed. CBS would have to be totally INSANE to not pick up a program that is this hot and loaded with rabid fans!

To celebrate the end of this week of waiting, here is a treat. TuesdayAngel has created a fun video dedicated to Alex O'Loughlin and his gorgeous body. It is composed of select scenes of Mick St John working out or strutting around looking perfect. You will see the sit ups he did while hanging upside down in The Ringer (episode #1x07).... getting undressed to climb into his freezer.... and, of course, the sensual workout from Love Lasts Forever (episode #1x11). I laughed at the perfect ending TuesdayAngel chose. It is Josef's quote from No Such Thing as Vampires (episode #1x01) ~ "Ah, you look good. You workin out? Little bit, huh?" *grin*

CBS releases two Love Lasts Forever (episode #1x11) videos

Moonlight ~ You missed me

Moonlight ~ Josh gets shot

CBS has released two videos of amazing scenes from Moonlight's last episode ~ Love Lasts Forever (#1x11). One is Mick's revenge at the bar. The other is the sad clip of Josh being shot while Beth and Mick try to rescue him. Both videos show Mick in action! I like the fact that CBS is showing attention to our show :)

New Online Interview with Sophia Myles

Jennifer Squires Biller, from Tube Talk, has a wonderful new interview with Sophia Myles. This is great because we do not get to hear from her as often as Alex O'Loughlin.

I just got off the phone with Sophia Myles, or as you know her, Beth, the vampire-friendly reporter on the CBS hit drama Moonlight.

She was delightful and downright giddy at the success of the show, as she chatted with a few reporters during the conference call.

I tried several times to get Myles to spill some details about this Friday’s episode, that shows Coraline in the promos (yay!) but Myles was as tight lipped as a vampire sucking blood. She didn’t want to spoil us.

Myles has a lengthy resume that includes film and television roles in Tristan and Isolde, Underworld, Extras, Doctor Who and many more.

For those of you who don’t know, Myles is from across the pond and has a lovely British accent. In short, she sounds very different from the Beth we’ve come to know. Here’s a rundown of what Myles had to say. (Just picture her answers with a British accent and it’s all the more entertaining.)

Jennifer : What can you tell us about this Friday’s episode?

Sophia : The last two are so powerful. Talk about leaving you hanging. I don’t want to spoil it. We need to do more.

Jennifer : The last time Beth saw Coraline things did not end well. Will we get to see any resolution from the stabbing scene?

Sophia : It’s complicated. But it’s great that it’s so complicated. I love Shannyn Sossamon dearly. I want to see her at work. That’s all I’m going to say.

Jennifer : I think many of the fans of the show are shocked that you have a British accent; you do the American one so well. Do you work with a vocal coach?

Sophia : When I first landed here I worked with someone. I’d played American before so (I had some experience with the American accent.) I’m living here, and I’m hearing it all the time, so it’s got easier. I was very jet lagged in the first episode so I can hear it (in it.)

Jennifer : Where would you like the series to go?

Sophia : I feel like I’m on the roller coaster that I didn’t really look at before I got on it. I don’t want it to stop just yet. Who knows? It could go any which way.

Q : Discuss the chemistry between you and Alex.

Sophia : It’s absolutely luck. It’s like the gift you wish for. If there was a formula you could produce, then every show would be a hit show. I’ve had a lot of costars and leading men, but it’s like normal life. Some people you click with, and some you don’t. We make the other one better. It’s like playing a really good game of tennis everyday. Out of character, Alex and Sophia, our relationship is based on humor, and we laugh our asses off. If you filmed us off screen it would make an even better show than Moonlight. It’s hilarious.

Q : Did Beth really want Mick to turn Josh into a vampire after he died?

Sophia : There was so much unfinished business because she’s been having an emotional affair with Mick. I just think she didn’t want him to die in that moment. I think if she thought about it, turning him would have been a mistake, but she just didn’t want him to go in that moment. Getting involved with a vampire. You’re taking on a lot! (laughter)

Q : Did you research vampires for the part?

Sophia : I’ve been learning as I go along. I’m not the world’s biggest vampire fan; I can take them or leave them. I’ve learned about the mythology, as I’ve been doing the show. I play Beth as somebody who doesn’t know anything about it because she doesn’t really know much about them. Can they have sex? I think I ask all the normal questions that people ask. (laughter)

Q : Is there a master plan for where the show is going or do you know (where the character is going?)

Sophia : That’s what’s fascinating about this show. It’s been an organic process. It’s literally evolved day in and day out. It’s quite scary doing it that way. Week to week, no one knows what the hell is going on. But it works.

Q : What are you doing in the interim (during the downtime due to the writer’s strike.)

Sophia : I spent Christmas here (in L.A.) A puppy (Jackson) was given to me by someone and there’s a six-month law before he can travel (overseas.) Southern California is beautiful in the winter. I just stayed here with Jackson. I went to the beach on Christmas Day. It was wonderful.

Q : Do you have a favorite cuisine you’ve discovered here?

Sophia : You can’t get good Mexican food anywhere in London. I love that about LA. Great Mexican food. And the SKOR chocolate bars are lovely. We cannot get them in London. The food is great.

Q : Will they get to see the show in the UK?

Sophia : Yes, it’s going to the UK on February 18. I’m excited for England that they’re going to see us. There’s something about Moonlight. People just love it. It’s such great escapism.

Sophia : I love being part of the show. It’s such an adventure. I’m getting really frustrated; I want this writers strike to finish.

For me, being part of this show has been incredible. I never knew what I was getting involved in. It’s evolved. They offered me this job. I had 24 hours. I left London and came here. It just started to evolve. Alex and I have such a rapport together. The “McBeth” thing, as the fans like to call it, just developed, as we’ve gone along.

Discussing Beth Turner : I feel like I really get her now. I love it when they write humor into it for the two of us because Alex and I love comedy. I don’t like it when they give me a gun. It makes me very uncomfortable.

http://tubetalk.blogspot.com/2008/01/interview-with-moonlights-sophia-myles.html

Moonlight's Australian television ratings for Wednesday, January 16th, 2008

Last night, Moonlight reached its highest ratings yet in Australia! The B.C. episode (#1x06) aired on Wednesday, January 16th and brought in 834,000 viewers. Moonlight won its time slot and moved up to #11 on the Australian television ratings chart. *cheer* Perhaps, part of the reason for the increase is due to the audience being excited to see Aussie stars & stunning couple ~ Alex O'Loughlin and Holly Valance. However, I think the main cause is that they are falling for Moonlight just as we have :)

Photo : Holly Valance as Lola and Sophia Myles as Beth Turner. I like this picture of Alex's ~ Mick's ~ women.... in real life & on tv. ;>

Moonlight airs on Wednesday nights, at 9:30 PM, on Channel Nine in Australia.

Alex O'Loughlin talks with Kristin from E! on the red carpet

Kristin Dos Santos included an old video from her red carpet interview with Alex O'Loughlin in the article I posted previously. It is from all the meet & greet stuff he did promoting Moonlight before it debuted on CBS. As I said in my post earlier, I remember the clip well. Alex is charming, as usual. He is so light hearted and fun.... who can resist him?


Here is the video, just for you :)


A few of my favorite moments from it ~


Alex being excited & pointing out that other celebrities are present, like Drew Carey.


Alex : "I'm playing a guy called Mick St John who has been given... he's been given the gift slash curse of immortality. He is a Vampire, but he's pretty reluctant. It's not something he wanted. It's an interesting struggle."


Kristin : "Why are all Vampires normally good looking?"
Alex : "Have you seen Nosferatu?" hahahaha.... I was thinking the same thing when she asked. Nosferatu is definitely not a handsome, debonair vamp. See what I mean...

Nosferatu is a good movie tho. The film from 1929, that is. Alex knows his Vampyre history. Plus, I just like hearing how he says "Nosferatu." ;>


This exchange made me laugh out loud. Alex's reasons for why there are no Aussie vamps ~


Kristen : "Do I detect a little bit of an accent?"
Alex : "I'm an Aussie."
Kristen : "There are no vampires in Australia. We've never seen that before."
Alex : "Australians don't have the constitution for Vampirism... We're too nice. We're too relaxed to kill people daily."
Kristen : "Too much work... too much effort really to go and bite someone's neck."
Alex : "It's like, what am I gonna do? I have to hunt, stalk someone down... kill them... drink their blood... get rid of the carcass... go surfing."


No other star puts more gorgeous smiles and laughter into even short interviews like Alex O'Loughlin!

Rate Moonlight and write your own reviews at the Hey! Nielsen website

Please, remember to rate and write your opinions about Moonlight, Alex O'Loughlin, Sophia Myles, Shannyn Sossamon, Jason Dohring, Brian White & the gang on the Hey! Nielsen website. The Journeyman fans are all fired up and typing their fingers off. They have moved their show past Alex in the rankings. He was #3... now... #4. :(

www.heynielsen.com

Spoiler ~ Sneak Peek Promo Video for The Mortal Cure (episode #1x12)

SPOILER ALERT!

Sneak peek promo video from this week's Moonlight episode ~ The Mortal Cure (#1x12). A bit of the first fight scene between Mick and Coraline's brother. He is so gallant coming to her rescue. Watch how Lance's hand instantly heals. Is this our clue as to how Coraline survived the fire that Mick thought killed her?! Mick says, "I couldn't resist." I say..... "I can't wait!" :)

E! Online's Watch with Kristin talks about Moonlight

You are wonderful Moonlight fans! All the voting and comments you have left for the Watch with Kristin polls I told you about are really paying off :) Kristin Dos Santos has written an article regarding Moonlight's upcoming episode ~ The Mortal Cure #1x12 ~ AND giving her thoughts about the possibility of Moonlight being renewed. I like what she has to say, so you know it is positive. *wink* Kristin has nice things to say about Alex O'Loughlin.... who doesn't?! She also gives a shout out to Moonlight's "incredibly devoted and vocal fan base!" That is you, my friends!!!

She includes a video of a red carpet interview with Alex from before Moonlight premiered. I remember watching it and thinking how adorable & down to earth he is. Since I had the pleasure of seeing Alex on The Shield, I was already a fan. However, if I hadn't been, this funny interview would have turned me into one. I'm glad she found the clip for us to enjoy again.

Read what the lovely Kristin has to say about our show. Oooooo.... and there is a tiny spoiler about The Mortal Cure (episode #1x12). The yellow highlights are my emphasis.

Moonlight Sets...but Just for Now!

Time flies! It seems like just yesterday I was talking to the adorable Alex O'Loughlin about CBS picking up Moonlight—a moment you can see above—and now we've reached the end of the first season, assuming the strike doesn't break, like, tomorrow.

The last ep completed, "The Mortal Cure," airs this Friday on CBS at 9 p.m., and it's the last chance for you would-be fans to get in on the action and (please, oh please) help to send off the series with a nice uptick in the ratings.

So, why should you watch? Well, I have three good reasons...

1. The fans are bat-poop crazy over this show, as evidenced by Moonlight's number two ranking in our TV Throwdown poll, which asked fans to vote for the best series of 2007.

2. Star Alex O'Loughlin is charming and likable and an all-around nice guy. See for yourself in the clip above!

3. This show is strangely addictive—just the sort of series you'll want to catch up on during these here strike-riddled times. You can do so by visiting iTunes or the show's official site at CBS.com to watch full-length episodes of the series.

Spoiler!

As for you existing fans, you'll be happy to hear that this Friday's season finale episode will not disappoint. It features Mick and Coraline vamped out and vicious and more tears for poor brokenhearted Beth as she deals with a new crisis, even though she has yet to get over you-know-who's death last week.

Now, if this is the end of the first season, could there be a second season? Many of you have written me at tvdiva@eonline.com about this, concerned that CBS has yet to give the series a commitment. Now, that's true—I checked on this for you, and the official word is still that there's no word.

However, I can tell you I would be astonished if Moonlight didn't get a pickup. It's a relatively inexpensive show, and the ratings are respectable, but more important, it has you guys. Yes, you. Moonlight found an incredibly devoted and vocal fan base right out of the gate, and you can't buy that kind of passion with any amount of treasure.

http://tinyurl.com/3cpa8p

Please, write to Kristin to thank her! tvdiva@eonline.com Of course.... keep leaving your awesome comments and voting. *cheer*

TV Guide's Michael Ausiello gives spoilers for The Mortal Cure (episode #1x12)

TV Guide's, Michael Ausiello, received and answered the following question regarding Moonlight's next episode (and season finale), The Mortal Cure (#1x12). Here is his scoop.....

SPOILER ALERT!



Dana Lou :
Mikey-pooh, help me! I am completely and hopelessly addicted to Moonlight and the mega-hot Alex O'Loughlin. What is the scoop on Friday's "finale"?

Ask Ausiello :
It's possible that Mick will get his first real "taste" of humanity in over 60 years. Also… Beth learns a deathbed secret Josh had been keeping from her — and, how shall I put this, it's a doozy!

ask_ausiello@tvguide.com

The Mortal Cure (episode #1x12) airs Friday, January 18th, 2008 at 8:00 PM CST on CBS.

SPOILER ~ Promo photos (set #1) for Moonlight's next episode ~ The Mortal Cure #1x12

MAJOR SPOILER ALERT!

These promo photos are from Moonlight's next episode ~ The Mortal Cure (#1x12). Mick and Coraline in Vampire mode. In Sleeping Beauty (episode #1x10), Coraline disappeared from the hospital ~ with the help of an old friend ~ leaving Mick to wonder how she became human again.... and if he would ever find out. They are reunited in The Mortal Cure. From the title of this episode, you have probably guessed that she shares her secret with him ~ the temporary cure, which is linked to the French Revolution. The French royal family were all Vampires. During the Reign of Terror, they used the cure to pass as human & avoid being killed. Mick will see what it means to be human again. No vamp abilities to help him in difficult situations.

There will be tremendous fights with an old, powerful Vampyre.... unlike any Mick has encountered in previous episodes. The script says "We haven't seen Mick get his ass kicked like this before." :( The vamp turns out to be Coraline's brother. He has been tracking her. The result of the final fight scene reveals more about Mick and Coraline's feelings for each other.

New CBS video of Josef Konstantin scenes from Moonlight

CBS has created a new video for Moonlight's Josef Konstantin. It is a montage of his great scenes from this season. They gave the clip this tagline ~ "A few choice moments from Moonlight, featuring Mick St. John's best friend and fellow vampire, Josef." I hope Jason Dohring has a lot more screen time in future episodes!

CBS boss Les Moonves may begin talks with WGA again

Mike Farrell has written an article for Multichannel News that gives us Moonlight fans a glimmer of hope. CBS President & CEO, Les Moonves, is making noises about beginning talks with the WGA again. *fingers crossed*

We have already been contacting Mr Moonves in support of Moonlight. Now, let him know how we feel about the network working things out with the writers. As Love Lasts Forever (episode #1x11) proved again, we have excellent storytellers in our show's writing room ~ Trevor Munson, Ron Koslow, Jill Blotevogel, Josh Pate, Chip Johannessen, Gabrielle Stanton, Harry Werksman, et al. We don't want scab writers who do not understand Mick, Beth, Coraline and Josef to take over, do we? NO! Call and write to let Les Moonves know we want Moonlight to be safe in the hands of our scribes. The writers simply want their fair portion of the considerable profits made from their creative work. Keep your message gracious and to the point. I can count on you :)

Phone Number ~ ( 212 ) 975-4545

Email : lmoonves@cbs.com

CBS head honcho Les Moonves hinted at an industry conference Thursday that the television giant is trying to restart negotiations with the striking Writers Guild of America, but offered no details as to what that those efforts entail.

Moonves, speaking at the Citigroup Entertainment, Media & Telecommunications conference in Phoenix, stressed that the writers strike is not having an adverse impact on the network so far.

“We sincerely hope that the talks begin shortly and that there is a resolution,” Moonves said. “I can tell you there are some steps that are being taken to push that ahead, and we hope that reasonable people prevail and that we can make a go of it in the near future.”

But later in the conference Moonves said that he is “guardedly optimistic that it [the strike] will be over in the next few months.”

In the meantime, Moonves said that the strike is not having an adverse effect on CBS’ bottom line.

“We can finish this television season just fine,” Moonves said. “The television season ends at the end of May, obviously revenue will be down somewhat because ratings will be down. We have some live football games left, the NCAA [March Madness] basketball tournament is coming up, we have reality programming that is available, we have some original programming. The CBS schedule repeats better than anybody else’s schedule, because our procedural dramas – the CSI’s of the world – repeat extremely well. Our revenue will be down somewhat, but the cost of producing original programming will be down more.”

Video ~ Mick St John vamping out and fighting in Love Lasts Forever (episode #1x11)

You know how much I adore Mick St John all vamped out :> Dreamweaver has given us this wonderful fan video of important scenes from Love Lasts Forever (episode #1x11). It shows Mick using his Vampire face to get info from the prisoner in the interrogation room, the great action of the fight scene at the bar and ends with the emotional final scene between Beth and Mick. Amazing what Moonlight can pack into six short minutes.

Mick ~ "And then, there's the part in every bar scene where the bartender pulls out a shotgun. Right on cue. You missed me."

Mick ~ "I see them staring at me like I'm inhuman. Those looks used to bother me. Not now!"

Two Minute Video Recap of Love Lasts Forever (episode #1x11)

CBS has created a two minute drill for Moonlight's last episode ~ Love Lasts Forever (#1x11). This is a video recap with spoilers. Don't watch it if you missed the show on Friday... unless you wanna know the major story line.

CBS will rebroadcast Fever (episode #1x04) on February 1st

Everyone has been wondering if repeats of Moonlight will be shown after the final program ~ The Mortal Cure Episode #1x12 ~ airs this Friday. CBS issued a release announcing they will rebroadcast Fever (episode #1x04) on February 1st, 2008. Yea! In honor of that, here is a new Mick St John photo wallpaper for you using images from Fever. This background was made by the talented TexasBlondie. :)

Moonlight's current 2008 schedule ~

January 18th, 2008 ~ The Mortal Cure ~ Episode #1x12 ~ New ~ Season finale due to the writer's strike

February 1st, 2008 ~ Fever ~ Episode #1x04 ~ Rerun

Friday nights, 8:00 PM Central/9:00 PM Eastern time, on CBS.

Video ~ Moonlight's cast in The Insider's photobooth for Crest Whitestrips ad

The entertainment tv show, The Insider, has a spot they do every episode called the Photobooth. Moonlight's gorgeous cast was recently featured! It is basically a commercial for Crest Whitestrips. More publicity for Moonlight is a good thing :) Alex O'Loughlin, Sophia Myles, Jason Dohring and Shannyn Sossamon all take turns making goofy faces in photos.

Here is a video for those that missed the ad when it aired on the television program, or who just wanna rewatch the clip. The quality is not perfect, but it is still fun viewing. You will notice that Pat O'Brien mispronounces Sophia's name. Speaking of her..... Sophia, once again, has something sweet to say about Alex ~ "I can't believe I get paid money to spend my days with this man." Awww...

Photo Wallpapers of Mick St John's Work Out from Love Lasts Forever (#1x11)

Two free photo wallpapers of Mick St John working out in Love Lasts Forever (episode #1x11). Couldn't resist :) Alex O'Loughlin makes it seem so easy to do these exercises..... and did I mention that he looks sensational doing the push-ups, pull-ups and boxing?! I'm sure you had not noticed that, right? *wink* You can decide which direction you want him to be facing on your desktop background, or alternate them according to your mood.

TV Guide's Matt Roush answers Fridayfan's questions about Moonlight being renewed!

My awesome pal, Fridayfan, asked TV Guide's reviewer/critic Matt Roush questions we are all dying to know the answer to, especially..... When will CBS announce whether or not Moonlight has been picked up for a second season?!??! He included her great query in his Ask Matt column. Of course, I like his answer :)

Question :

Moonlight has now won the People's Choice Award for favorite new drama, with more than 10 million votes. It also has won its Friday time slot on a regular basis. In light of all this, CBS still has made no official announcement about the future of the series. When can we expect to hear whether it will be back? I know this is not a normal season. Does the strike need to end first for major decisions to be made? If I am not mistaken, not very many new shows were officially picked up on any network — Linda, Omaha, NE

Matt Roush :

As I've noted before, full-season pickups of the new fall shows are largely symbolic at this point, and that may be why CBS has yet to make an official announcement regarding Moonlight. I really can't say. But the show is doing well enough and is generating enough buzz that I can't imagine that it won't be around next season. It may just be a case where CBS doesn't want to commit to making more episodes until it has to, or until it knows when said episodes will air. So much right now is in limbo, but Moonlight's momentum appears strong enough to come out the other side OK.

Writer's Strike Update ~ TV Studios terminate deals with some writers, producers & directors

Writer's Strike Update ~ Nellie Andreeva has written a very informative article, for the Hollywood Reporter, about the studios decision to terminate contracts today. Of course, they place the fault with the WGA strike. Warner Bros Television (mentioned in her article) and Silver Pictures produce Moonlight.

A little definition for you..... Force majeure is French for greater force. This clause is commonly written in contracts. Basically, it frees each party from obligation &/or liability when unexpected circumstances (beyond either party's control) occur... like this writer's strike. Apparently, the contracts with the television studios allowed for termination after 4 to 6 weeks.

Black Monday at TV studios

The force majeure ax swung wide Monday as four TV studios ~ CBS Paramont Network TV, Universal Media Studios, 20th Century Fox Television and Warner Bros. TV ~ tore up dozens of overall deals.

All four issued similarly worded statements blaming the writers strike for the terminations, which are expected to save the studios tens of millions of dollars. But none came close to the nearly 30 overall deals axed at ABC Studios on Friday. CBS Par and 20th TV each dropped half that number. UMS and WBTV stayed in the single digits, with WBTV's termination tally said to be less than five deals. Like ABC Studios, CBS Par, UMS, 20th TV and WBTV mostly went after writers, producers and directors with no active projects.

CBS Par's force majeure list includes some high-profile writing and nonwriting producers: Hugh Jackman, whose Seed Prods. inked a multiyear deal at the studio in August; "The Chronicles of Narnia" producer Mark Johnson; veteran writer-producer Rene Echevarria, who co-created CBS Par's USA Network series "The 4400" (he will continue his services as exec producer on the studio's NBC drama "Medium"); the Emmy-winning "Sopranos" writing duo of Mitchell Burgess and Robin Green; Barry Schindel ("Numbers"); and John McNamara ("Fastlane").

Scribes Jennifer Levin ("Without a Trace"), Liz Astrof ("The King of Queens") and the team of Aron Abrams and Greg Thompson ("Everybody Hates Chris") also received termination letters from CBS Par.

"Production companies in the entertainment industry continue to feel the impact of the ongoing writers strike," CBS Par TV said. "As a result of this change in development and production activity, we have made a difficult decision to discontinue overall deals with a number of writers and producers whose talents we greatly value and respect.

"In a clear sign about the future of Fox's "K-Ville" and NBC's "Journeyman" -- two low-rated 20th TV-produced freshman series whose ultimate fate has remained in limbo because of the strike -- the studio terminated the overall deals of "K-Ville" creator/exec producer Jonathan Lisco and co-exec producer Lawrence Kaplow as well as that of "Journeyman" creator/exec producer Kevin Falls.

Also axed at 20th TV were director-producer Greg Yaitanes ("Drive"); writer-producers Chris Black ("Standoff"), Paul Redford ("The Unit"), Barbie Adler ("My Name Is Earl"), Kristin Newman ("How I Met Your Mother"); and the writing duos of Gretchen Berg and Aaron Harberts ("Women's Murder Club") and Matt Silverstein and Dave Jeser ("Drawn Together").

"Because of the adverse effects of the ongoing WGA strike on our business, we have been forced to terminate overall deals with a number of talented writers and producers," 20th TV said. "We regret these circumstances and wish these creative individuals the best."

And there was more regret in the statement from WBTV.

"As an unfortunate but direct consequence of the strike, we have been forced to release some of the valued members of our roster from their development deals," the studio said.

ABC Studios on Friday became the first TV studio to invoke the so-called force majeure provision that allows them to terminate overall deals four to six weeks into a strike.

Among the talent let go at ABC Studios are veterans Nina Wass and Gene Stein, "Brothers & Sisters" creator Jon Robin Baitz and "Borat" director Larry Charles.

http://tinyurl.com/yvmgwt

Alex O'Loughlin and Holly Valance Interviewed by Australia's TV Week Magazine

Moonlight's B.C. episode (#1x06) will air this Wednesday, January 16th, 2008 in Australia. In advance of that, Australian magazine TV Week has published an interview with Alex O'Loughlin and Holly Valance. It is a brief article but the reporter, Jenny Cooney Carrillo, asks great questions. I saw the interview mentioned on TV Week's website, but they did not publish it online. :( So, I emailed my friend Alida. She ran out to buy the magazine & sent scans to me. Thank you, Alida!!! :)

You probably know, aside from being Alex's beautiful girlfriend in real life, they also chatted with Holly because she plays the lovely & lethal Lola in B.C. I like the "bad" girls. As I wrote at the time this episode aired here, I hope we haven't seen the last of Dolores Maxford Whitaker!

Holly reveals that she originally tested to be one of the main female characters ~ Beth Turner or Coraline. That would have been very interesting! I think she could have handled either part easily.

There is a tiny spoiler given away by Alex in this question and answer session. Bad boy! Just wanted to mention that for our Aussie readers who have not had the pleasure of seeing this episode yet. :)

Love Bites ~ Blood sucking & fangs are par for the course in Alex O'Loughlin and Holly Valance's relationship

Question : What is it like being famous in Hollywood?

Alex O'Loughlin : It's a little bit scary actually. On the Warner Bros lot where we shoot the show, we have these VIP tours on golf carts and a few fans have gone crazy seeing me outside the sound stage. I did a charity event last weekend and 40 women flew in just to meet Mick St John!

Question : How did they react?

Alex O'Loughlin : There was a lot of yelling and shaking and I've never experienced that before. In Australia, occasionally someone would pat me on the bum and say, "Good work in such and such," but people here seem to be overwhelmed by the show and the character. It's weird, it's really great that people love the show because we work really hard.

The reporter must have interviewed Alex right after his public appearance at the Toys for Tots event at Pole Position, a few weeks ago. I do know that several super Moonlight fans traveled all the way from Chicago to Corona, California to see him. Poor guy was startled by all the swooning! ha!

Question : How did you wind up working with Holly?

Alex O'Loughlin : The truth is I had nothing to do with her getting the role. I got a call as we were approaching the episode and the producers said, "Just to let you know, Holly will be playing Lola." So I called Holly because I didn't even know she was reading for the role and said, "Honey, guess what?" and she said, "Yeah, I know!"

Question : Why did she keep it from you?

Alex O'Loughlin : Holly is a woman of great integrity and she's very special. I can't believe how mature she is for her age (Alex is 31 years old & Holly is 25) and she just felt that I didn't need the distraction. She also felt it was very important that if she was going to get a job that had any sort of association with me, she needed to do it completely of her own accord - and she did.

Question : How was it working with Holly - especially as your characters have a fight scene?

SPOILER!

Alex O'Loughlin : I was wondering if it would be weird, but it was totally comfortable. And the great thing is they've killed her character off ambiguously, so you never know - she may come back!

Question : How was it playing a 500 year old Vampire?

Holly Valance : I had a lot of extra hair and fangs and milky contact lenses, so it was cool but also quite frightening. It was unlike anything I'd ever done acting-wise.

Question : How did you get the role?

Holly Valance : I'd tested for the two leads on the show when they were originally casting, so the producers knew me and put me on hold for the role. I decided not to say anything and see what Alex would say. When he called and said, "I've got good news, don't freak out." I just said, "That's great, babe. I found out four days ago!"

Question : What was it like working together?

Holly Valance : I was nervous for the first 15 minutes, but once we got into it, I switched from being Holly to becoming Lola and just had fun.

Question : Tell us more about the fight!

Holly Valance : The crew were saying, "You guys are going to kill each other! You're really going for it, aren't you?" We were both trying to outdo each other.

Can you imagine how fun it would be to hang out with Holly & Alex? They sound happy with each other. I like that :) Click on the images above to see a large, readable version of the interview... and to check out the great photos of Mick St John, Lola and Beth Turner.

http://tvweek.ninemsn.com.au

Moonlight can be seen every Wednesday night at 9:30 PM on Channel Nine in OZ.

SyFy Portal article about Moonlight and Love Lasts Forever (episode #1x11)

Michael Hinman, at SyFy Portal, has written another great article about Moonlight! He has been a wonderful supporter of our show. :) In his online column, he discusses the ratings and expresses his opinion that Moonlight returned with its long awaited new episode ~ Love Lasts Forever (#1x11) ~ without missing a step!

Moonlight Back With A Vengeance

"Moonlight" picked right up where it left off on CBS, marking a strong return for its first episode of 2008.

The vampire show earned a 5.2 rating/9 share according to Fast National ratings from Nielsen Media Research, once again down from its "Ghost Whisperer" lead-in, but still winning the hour that contained repeats for the most part.

The last new episode to air of "Moonlight" drew a 4.9/9, and the series has remained surprisingly consistent in its ratings, fluctuating no more than 1.2 rating points between its high of 5.8/11 achieved in its series premiere to a low of 4.6/8 two weeks later. The show has never looked back, and is a little more than half a ratings point behind its all-time high.

Fast Nationals usually provide a snapshot of what Americans are watching by pulling numbers from the top urban markets that includes both live viewing and same-day timeshifted viewing. A rating point generally represents more than 1.1 million households while the share indicates the percentage of televisions turned on that was tuned to the specific program. These numbers typically shift when final ratings are issued.

http://www.syfyportal.com/news424618.html

Photo ~ This is one of my favorite images of Beth from Love Lasts Forever. Sophia looks so good in it. And.... a little hint of Mick never hurts. *wink*

Spoiler ~ Photo of Mick & Beth trying to save Josh ~ Love Lasts Forever #1x11

I'm sure that most of you have seen Love Lasts Forever many times at this point.... but just in case ~ SPOILER ALERT!

This photo captures Mick and Beth trying to save Josh's life in Love Lasts Forever (episode #1x11). Mick worked so hard. It is due to his efforts that Josh had a few more moments with Beth.... reminiscing about their first date. The way Mick kept talking to Josh, calling him buddy, while he improvised and tried to keep him alive made me respect him even more.

Please, continue contacting CBS in support of Moonlight!

You are such wonderful Moonlight fans, I have no doubt that you are writing and calling CBS about our show. :) I just want to encourage you to keep up the good work! Moonlight has received some great news lately.... winning the People's Choice Award, Les Moonves saying it is "likely to return," being number one in our time slot this past Friday, etc. I know that Alex O'Loughlin's humble acceptance speech gained many new viewers! Even though wonderful things have happened for our show, we can not let our guard down. Please, continue to ask the network to renew Moonlight!

Mr. Les Moonves
President & CEO of CBS
51 West 52nd Street
New York, NY 10019-6188
Email : lmoonves@cbs.com
( 212 ) 975-4545

Main Phone Number ( 212 ) 975-4321

Nina Tassler
President CBS Entertainment
7800 Beverly Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90039-2112
( 323 ) 575-2747

Email and call CBS' Audience Services department ~
audsvcs@cbs.com
Phone # ( 212 ) 975-3247

Request Moonlight merchandise
CBS Store
( 800 ) 227-6938
http://www.cbsstore.com/

Feedback Form ~
http://www.cbs.com/info/user_services/fb_global_form.shtml

Emailing is great.... however, sending postcards and letters has a lot of impact. Even though it only takes a few minutes to write & stick a stamp on a postcard, the network knows more effort is involved than sending email at 3am. ha! They think it is a sign of really dedicated fans. Show them how devoted Moonlight fans are to our show! Keep our messages polite, well written and to the point.

Videos of Mick's workout from Love Lasts Forever (episode #1x11)

I know you guys are just gonna hate this.... hehehe! Here is not one but TWO videos of Mick's drool inducing workout from the beginning of Love Lasts Forever (episode #1x11). The first is the actual scene with Alex O'Loughlin's deep, sensuous voiceover included. I love to listen to him talk! The second is an extended fan video of Mick exercising in slow motion. Mmmmm... Is it possible to wear out a YouTube clip?!? :> Kate448 has a great sense of humor. She used the Theme from Rocky for the background music. Enjoy!

Vote for Moonlight in People's Choice Awards Buzz Polls

On the People's Choice Awards website, they have cool little Buzz Polls. It is their way of finding out what shows, movies, bands and singers are buzz worthy. Of course, Moonlight is already the subject of many polls. Yea! Great job everyone :) If you are a member, you can also submit new questions. I've been having a lotta fun with this.

Here are some samples of the current Moonlight Buzz Polls ~

Out of the three Vampire tv shows listed below, which one is your all time favorite? Choices ~ Moonlight (main character Mick St John), Forever Knight (main character Nicholas de Brabant) or Angel (main character Angelus).

Who should Moonlight's Josef end up with? Choices ~ Sleeping Beauty should wake up, Lola should reappear with a new drug or strange turn of events : Coraline.

Now that Moonlight has won a PCA for Best New Drama, do you want to see this show come back for another season?

If you had to choose one television show about vamps to stay on the air, which would it be? Choices ~ Moonlight or Blood Ties.

Who's your favorite "bad boy" vamp? Choices ~ our Josef or Spike from Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Do you want to see Moonlight's first season on DVD with behind the scenes special features included?

What is your favorite episode? Choices ~ Fever #1x04 Beth feeds Mick, Arrested Development #1x05 Beth kisses Mick twice or B.C. #1x06 Beth tries to seduce Mick.

After seeing next week's preview involving Coraline's "cure" on Moonlight, what do you think she is up to? Do you think she is going to seek revenge on Beth? Can Mick kill her a 2nd time?

Will Beth forgive Mick for not saving Josh?

Do you think the fans of Moonlight will get a second season?

Who is your favorite female character on the Moonlight television series? Choices ~ Beth Turner, Morgan Coraline or The Cleaner.

CBS was brilliant in putting Alex O'Loughlin in Moonlight. He's the hottest thing on the planet! (I think the answer to this one should be DUH! ha)

http://www.pcavote.com/pca/polls.jsp

Join in the festivities! Anyone can vote, but you must sign up to be able to write your own poll question.

I couldn't resist using this still photo from Alex's charming People's Choice acceptance speech. While we are sad to not have more episodes, I think he needed the break. He is so handsome and relaxed in the video. The ocean as a background is beautiful. Going home to Australia seems to agree with him.... but we want him back soon! *wink*

Video of Powerful Final Scene from Love Lasts Forever (episode #1x11)

This is a video of the unforgettable end scene between Mick and Beth from last night's Moonlight ~ Love Lasts Forever (#1x11). How many times have I watched this last scene? More than I can count.... and it still gets me every time! I will say it again ~ no other show gives its fans a final moment like Moonlight.

Ratings for Moonlight's Love Lasts Forever Episode (#1x11)

Great television ratings news! CBS won the night with Ghost Whisperer, Moonlight and Numb3rs. Here are the ratings for Love Lasts Forever (Episode #1x11) ~ Friday, January 11th, 2008 ~

Viewers 8.38 million (1st), 18 to 49 demo 2.3/7 share (1st)

Number one! Moonlight was #1 in viewers for our time slot.... AND... we won the demo again!

Spoiler ~ Promo preview video of Moonlight's next episode ~ The Mortal Cure (episode #1x12)

SPOILER ALERT!

This is a video of the preview promo that CBS ran at the end of Love Lasts Forever (episode #1x11). It gives us a little snippet of what will happen in next week's episode ~ The Mortal Cure (#1x12). Another great show! It makes me sad knowing that it will be the season finale for Moonlight due to the writer's strike. Let's not dwell on that now! Just enjoy what we have :)

Video of Mick and Beth's scenes from Love Lasts Forever (episode #1x11)

PurpleHippie has put together a great video of several Mick and Beth scenes from Love Lasts Forever (episode #1x11). Watching the moment when Beth begs Mick to turn Josh is still so emotional, even though I've seen it several times now. I've never been able to view an episode or scene numerous times in a row and still be caught up in it with any other tv show. Of course, the powerful final scene between Beth and Mick is included.

New Interview with Alex O'Loughlin in Australian Newspaper

This is a new interview with Alex that he did in Australia. As always, he is candid and interesting. :)

Alex O'Loughlin's move to LA has paid off
by Liz Walsh

Three years ago Aussie Alex O’Loughlin, now 31, moved to LA to find work.

Today, he’s firming as one of the hottest new stars on US TV, as his pilot vampire show Moonlight storms the small screen.

He says he had to leave Australia for work. “Quite frankly, I couldn’t survive as an actor, I was sick of waiting tables and pouring beers, digging holes on building sites,” he says. It was a gamble that paid off.

Now showing on Channel 9 here, O’Loughlin is hoping the romantic thriller will be picked up for another season.

Moonlight, also starring Sophia Myles and Shannyn Sossamon, tells the struggles and hardships of vampire detective Mick St John, played by O’Loughlin.

O’Loughlin moved to LA with girlfriend Holly Valance, and he says he’s slowly adjusted to life in LA-LA land. “The transition took me about a year,” he says.

“I found it difficult to adjust to LA life. But I’ve got a great life here now ... and I’m working which makes a big difference.”

Does he ever get overwhelmed by how far he has come? “Not really,” he says quite philosophically. “Only because it’s been such a long road for me. I’ve worked every day for this. The last 12-13 years has been a constant battle...I don’t take it for granted.”

O’Loughlin says despite his character being a vampire, there is a lot to like in Mick St John.

“What I like about Mick is he’s a victim of circumatance,” he explains. “He was made into a vampire against his own will. Over the years he decided to use his powers for good and become a private investigator.

“He’s someone who always tries to do the right thing. But he’s also flawed. I think he’s a character we will all relate to at some stage, because he’s a heart-centred character.”

O’Loughlin says the vampire genre has not only fascinated viewers in the years since 1990s cult series Buffy the Vampire Slayer and its spin-off Angel.

“Let’s go a little further back,” he says. “Let’s look at history over the last couple of thousands of years.

“What is it about creatures that consume human blood to exist? And why is it if there was no truth behind the myth, that so many cultures all over the world as far back as we can trace, have stories about it?

“There’s such a mysterious, sensual element. I think we live vicariously through vampires.”

Despite all the blood-sucking O’Loughlin says it’s “so much fun” playing a vampire. But life on set is full of long days – and very often – nights.

“The longest I’ve done is 21 hours on set,” he says. “Every day is a long day. I think we average 16-17 hours. Life on set is all about the show.”

O’Loughlin says he is yet to hear whether Moonlight will be signed on for a second series, and with the writers striking, the future is uncertain.

“This writers’ strike has us stitched up,” he says. “But I’ve done my job and hopefully it’s good enough to get another series. Hopefully these writers will come out of this strike sooner rather than later and we can all continue working.”

So how would O’Loughlin describe the show in five words or less?

He thinks before replying: “Dark, funny, sexy, intriguing and a guilty pleasure,” he says.

Well, that’s really eight words… but who’s going to argue with a vampire.

MOONLIGHT, 9.30PM, CHANNEL NINE

Love Lasts Forever (#1x11) Full episode available on CBS.com

CBS has already posted Love Lasts Forever (episode #1x11) on the official Moonlight website. We can watch this fantastic episode again online right now!

http://www.cbs.com/innertube/player.php?cat=161782&vid=176226&format=&auto=1

Music from Love Lasts Forever ~ Episode #1x11

Music from Moonlight's soundtrack for Love Lasts Forever (episode #1x11).

Here Comes the Pain by Paul Trudeau ~ playing during Mick's yummy workout scene

Looking Back by Anger Management ~ heard as Josh walks to a parking garage

Calling You by Blue October ~ played during the love scene between Beth & Josh as Mick waits in his car for her at the lab ~ video above.

Las Mananitas by Martyn Laight ~ playing as Tejeda dances with his daughter at her birthday party

Dale Moreno by Julio Caesar Sanchez ~ final song played at bday party

Dame Esa Cosa ~ Give Me That Thing ~ by Rene Brizuela/Megatrax Music Library ~ Mick arrives at the bar to take his revenge on Tejeda

Subterfuge by Adam Hamilton ~ playing when Mick finds and attacks Tejeda in his office

Recap ~ Love Lasts Forever ~ Episode #1x11 ~ SPOILER

SPOILER ALERT!

Do not read my recap of Love Lasts Forever (#1x11) if you haven't seen this amazing episode!









We had to wait for this new episode... and man, was it worth the wait! I'm still digesting what happened, but here are a few of my thoughts.

Of course, I highly approve of the way they started the show :> Showing Alex O'Loughlin shirtless and working out is always the right choice for the story. Those pull ups on the stairs! Wow! I think I heard the "thud" of all the Mick fangirls hitting the floor. *wink*

Not only was this an incredible action packed episode, it also had deep character developing moments. Only Moonlight!

There has never been any doubt about Alex's acting ability. He proves it with every episode. When he gets teary eyed, it is so believable. On many shows, emotional scenes come off as forced and fake. We never have that issue because we have Alex.

"How does an immortal handle mortal feelings?" We got to hear some of the thoughts that have been swirling in Mick's head about Beth. Can you imagine having him think those things about you???

Beth ~ "You really hate being a Vampire, don't you?" Mick ~ "Well hate's a strong word... so, yea, that works"

We know from her past comments that Beth doesn't see being immortal as a curse, like Mick does. In tonight's episode, they have the following exchange... Beth ~ "Can't be all that bad to live forever. You'll see things... when I'm gone... when everyone's gone... that we can't even imagine now" Mick ~ "like what?" Beth ~ "Cars that can fly, diet soda that doesn't suck" Mick ~ "Yea, but its not so fun to experience things alone" Beth ~ "So, take a Vampire wife then" Mick ~ "Tried that one. Didn't work out so well"

Mick's loneliness is palpable.

The best blood for a vamp to consume is fresh human blood from a child that matches their blood type.

"Supersonic Vampyre hearing can definitely help you... but it can also hurt you." I felt for Mick when he listened to Beth and Josh telling each other "I love you." He looked so hurt.

Josh was willing to recuse himself from the case he has spent 2 years on just to keep Beth safe. He really loves... loved... her. I knew this was coming, but that did not make it any easier to watch him die. He was such a good, stand up guy. As I have said, under any other circumstances he would be a great catch/boyfriend. Josh just could not compete with Mick.

We have to discuss that awkward love scene between Beth and Josh. She was obviously not really into it. It did not seem natural at all. There was no ease or familiarity. Part of that could be due to the fact that they have basically been broken up for quite a while now... remember the scene in Sleeping Beauty.

We learned that Mick was a medic in WWII. I admire him even more after seeing how hard he worked to save Josh for Beth.... in the sun and surrounded by fresh blood.

Beth asking Mick to save Josh was heartbreaking. Her sense of guilt must be overwhelming. She feels that she owes Josh since her loyalty strayed to Mick. On top of that, she did have feelings for Josh or they would never have gotten together. Anyone who has watched a loved one die knows that you would do anything to keep them when that moment comes. Even though Mick has explained what a curse it is to be turned without your consent, it is the only way she can think of to "save" Josh.

Even if Mick had given in.... can you imagine Josh as a Vampire? I can't. He is too conservative and straight laced.

Poor Mick :( What a sad spot he was forced into by Beth asking. He had to tell the woman he loves no... he had to go against her wishes. Now, he will have to endure her anger, sadness and guilt.

"Blood Is Vengeance!" I would not want to be on the receiving end of Mick's need for revenge. He is so powerful and dangerous! I loved all the vamped out scenes tonight. Watching him use his Vampire abilities had me holding my breath. He sank his teeth into a human to kill the man responsible for Josh's death AND Beth's pain! Oooooooooo my.......

Another emotional end scene for this series! Mick still goes to Beth, trying to comfort and talk to her about Josh's death.

Mick ~ "I know you're angry that I didn't turn Josh, but I didn't kill him.... His job killed him... You can't blame me for him being gone. Turning someone into a Vampire isn't saving a life, it's taking one."

Beth ~ "Because it's such a curse. I know, you tell me all the time."

Mick ~ "You don't know. Beth, how could you know?"

Beth ~ "If you hate what you are so much, then why do you go on living?"

Mick's voiceover ~ "You make me want to."

Mick ~ "I'm not really sure."

Then... the conversation we knew was coming...

Beth ~ "What if it were me lying there instead of Josh seconds before death, would you have saved me? Would you have saved me?"

Mick ~ "I would have done the same thing."

Voiceover ~ She asked me something I've asked myself over and over again. The truth is I don't know what I would do.

Mick wants his humanity back so badly. Which leads us to next week's episode! :>

Let's get Alex O'Loughlin booked on the daytime talk shows!

The lovely Susan has researched the names of the bookers for the most popular daytime talk shows. As she pointed out, all of our postcards and emails will have more impact if we address them directly to the person we need to bug. We have to get Alex O'Loughlin on these shows to reach even more viewers for Moonlight. Who can resist Alex?!? Thank you, Susan :)

Ellen :
Lori Blackman
NBC TV
300 W. Alameda Ave.
Burbank, CA 91523
Email link : http://ellen.warnerbros.com/show/respond/?PlugID=10

Regis and Kelly :
Kelly Burkhard
7 Lincoln Square 5th Floor
NY, NY 10023
Email link : http://bventertainment.go.com/tv/buenavista/regisandkelly/faq.html

The View :
Donald Berman
320 W. 66th Street
NY, NY 10023
Email link : http://abc.go.com/daytime/theview/ask

Spoiler ~ Promo Photo of Mick ~ It's Moonlight Friday!

Hi guys... It is Moonlight Friday! Not only is our show on tonight... it is a new episode. *cheer* To celebrate, here is another promo photo of our Mick St John from Love Lasts Forever (episode #1x11).

Spoiler Alert ~ Promo Photos (set #2) from Love Lasts Forever ~ Episode #1x11

SPOILER ALERT!

A few more promo photos for you from Moonlight's next NEW episode ~ Love Lasts Forever (#1x11). It is great to be able to say new! LLF is going to have some amazing action scenes. We will see it tomorrow night. I can't wait! I do feel bad for Josh. What a sad way to go!

Vote for Moonlight as Best Vampire Detective Show

Over at E! Online's Watch with Kristin blog, she wrote an article about the possibility of Lifetime's television series "Blood Ties" coming back. As you probably know, the rumors were that it had been canceled. At the end of her article, Kristin managed to sneak in another poll question. This time she asked, "Vampire Detectives ~ If you could have only one show about undead investigators, what would it be?" Moonlight fans could have easily overlooked this hidden poll. Vote for our show!

http://tinyurl.com/27xmt7

CBS adds banner to publicize Moonlight's People's Choice Award win

CBS has added this banner to their official Moonlight website. It publicizes Moonlight as the WINNER of the Favorite New TV Drama category of the People's Choice Awards. I hope we see many more banners like this for our show in the future!

Vote for Moonlight on Save My Show Website

Save My Show is a website brought to you by the folks at Bored.com. They ask, "Should Moonlight stay on the air?" Vote and let them know that we definitely say YES to that question. At this moment, 81% of those voting agree that our show should not be canceled :)

http://www.savemyshow.com/shows/moonlight.htm

Moonlight's Australian Televison Ratings for Wednesday, January 9th, 2008

Arrested Development (episode #1x05) aired last night in Australia on Channel Nine. Moonlight's Australian tv ratings for Wednesday, January 9th, 2008..... 720,000 viewers.

Spoiler Video ~ Scene from Moonlight's Next Episode Love Lasts Forever (#1x11)

SPOILER ALERT!





In Sleeping Beauty (#1x10), Mick took a sample of Coraline's blood before she disappeared from the hospital. This sneak peek video shows a scene from this week's new Moonlight episode ~ Love Lasts Forever (#1x11). Coraline's blood has been analyzed. In this preview scene, Mick and Beth get the results. He is upset by the lab tech's news. Poor Mick! He wants the cure so badly. They do discover that Beth and Coraline share the same blood type, AO -. "An unwanted blood connection." We knew that was gonna happen.

Watch with Kristin sets up new round of TV Throwdown

As you know, Kristin Dos Santos (from the E! channel's Watch with Kristin) has asked the fans to vote for the best tv show of 2007. She has set up a new round of the TV Throwdown. Time to vote for Moonlight again! Remember, the results of the poll will help decide which television programs E! and Kristin cover the most in 2008.

http://tinyurl.com/yuklxr

CBS brags about Moonlight winning a People's Choice Award

CBS issued the following statement to brag about Moonlight winning its People's Choice Award last night :)

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 9 - The fans have spoken. MOONLIGHT was chosen by the people as this year's "Favorite New TV Drama" on last night's telecast of THE 34th ANNUAL PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS on the CBS Television Network.

Alex O'Loughlin, who plays Mick St. John, a captivating, charming and immortal private investigator from Los Angeles, accepted the award on behalf of the cast via video from Australia.

This year, fans logged over 10 million votes for their favorites by logging onto http://www.pcavote.com/. Three categories, Favorite New TV Comedy, Favorite New TV Drama and Favorite User-Generated Video, were still open for voting during the first hour of the telecast.

MOONLIGHT airs Fridays from 9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT on the CBS Television Network.

Video of Moonlight's People's Choice Awards win and Alex's speech

This is a video showing Queen Latifah announcing Moonlight as the winner, Alex O'Loughlin's acceptance speech and his answers to the fan's questions. I know that he won over even more fans with his thoughtful words and easy going manner. He looks soooooo good in this clip. He really needed, and deserved, the time off. I adore that lovely Australian accent.

Of course, one of the fan questions was "What do you think will happen between Mick and Beth?" Part of his reply "...the relationship can only go so far for the show to continue to be a show..." is what he has said in many interviews.

Who else thought the answer to "What makes Vampires so sexy?" should be "DUH ~ just look at him!?!" *grin*

Alex was the only winner not holding the People's Choice Award trophy in their video, right? Hmmmm.... maybe the organizers did not have time to ship it all the way to Australia.

Alex O'Loughlin's People's Choice Awards Acceptance Speech

Several great Moonlight fans and blog readers have emailed me transcripts from Alex O'Loughlin's People's Choice Awards acceptance speech. Thanks to all :) Here it is for those who missed it on the award show, or those of us who just wanna read his gracious words again.

"I'm lost for words. Well... I'm not. I've got some words, and I'll give them to you now. I'm so incredibly happy. I feel so privileged to be a part of this show in the first place. Having to stop it at 12 episodes, because of you know, because of the writers strike and stuff has been really frustrating. But to even be considered for this award was thrilling to me, because it's not about a panel of judges. It's about our fans, and it's about all you people that watch the show. It's about the people. The people voting. To know ~ I found out today ~ we've had over 10 million votes, which is incomprehensible to me. I'm just really, really thrilled. I'm so, so happy to accept this award. I'd love to just say congratulations to Private Practice and Gossip Girl... the other two finalists with Moonlight. Thank you so much to all you people who voted for us. And, let's all pray for another season. Thank you! Thank you!"

Moonlight WINS People's Choice Award!!!!!!!!!!

Moonlight wins the People's Choice Award for Favorite New TV Drama! We won!!!!!!!!!!!!! Did you hear me screaming?!?! *grin* Thank you, thank you, thank you for voting. Moonlight has the best fans! See what we can do when we work together :)

How adorable was Alex O'Loughlin's gracious acceptance speech. He took the time to give a shout out to the other finalists ~ Gossip Girl & Private Practice. What a class act! They filmed him with an ocean view. Beautiful background to go along with our beautiful Mick. I love that he mentioned hoping Moonlight gets renewed. Surely, CBS can't cancel our show now! I am off to email the network a congratulations message, and remind them that the fans deserve more seasons of Moonlight.

CBS Feedback Form ~
http://www.cbs.com/info/user_services/fb_global_form.shtml

I have also already bugged the PCA folks for a video of Moonlight's win & Alex's clip. Oooo... and told them that he definitely has my vote for best acceptance speech.

People's Choice Awards voting open during show!

The People's Choice Awards winners will be announced TONIGHT! We will see if all of our Moonlight voting has paid off. :) This year, they added the new feature "Ask a Nominee a Question." Can you imagine how flooded they were with questions from Moonlight fans? I'm curious to see if they show Alex O'Loughlin, Sophia Myles, Brian J White, Jason Dohring, Shannyn Sossamon, Trevor Munson, Joel Silver or Ron Koslow answering any. That would be too cool!

Remember...... Voting for Moonlight's category ~ Favorite New TV Drama ~ will be open during the show. According to the PCA website, voting will continue through the first half of their East Coast broadcast. VOTE!

http://www.pcavote.com

People's Choice Awards Show

Tuesday, January 8th, 2008

8:00 PM (CST)

CBS Network

Moonlight mentioned in E! Online's Watch with Kristin article

Moonlight got a mention in Kristin Dos Santos' column, Watch with Kristin, on the E! Online website. In her opinion, Love Lasts Forever (#1x11) is the best episode since Fever (#1x04)!

Angi in Chowchilla, California :
Moonlight got some love on your TV Throwdown. So, how about showing the Moonlight fans some love by some ever-needed scoop?

Kristin :
I'm all caught up now, and I can tell you the ep airing Friday, Jan. 11, is the best since the one in the desert. It's an adrenaline roller coaster. No Josef or Coraline, sadly, but lots of heavy stuff between Mick and Beth—including Mick contemplating his "mortal feelings" for her. Also, shirtless Mick. For that reason and several others, it's worth tuning in.

http://tinyurl.com/29l9h9

Spoiler Alert ~ Promo Photos (set #1) from Love Lasts Forever (episode #1x11)

SPOILER ALERT!

These promo photos are from the next new Moonlight episode ~ Love Lasts Forever (#1x11). Mick has such a look of determination in the picture of him rushing to rescue Beth. It's good to see Lt Carl will be featured in this episode. Is it Friday yet?!?

Update ~ TV Guide's Hottest Couple on Television Poll

The first image above greets you when you arrive at TVGuide.com. In my opinion, Alex O'Loughlin and Sophia Myles are a welcome sight on any main page. *grin* Mick and Beth are #1 in TV Guide's Hottest Couple on Television Poll :) Great job everyone! Voting is still ope