Showing posts with label Moonlight Panel. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Moonlight Panel. Show all posts

Thursday, May 1, 2008

iF Magazine Covers Fangoria's Moonlight Panel




The lovely Sean Elliot, from iF Magazine, wanted to make sure we knew about their great coverage of Moonlight's Panel at the Fangoria Con in LA. Thanks, Sean :)

Our cast talks about the final three episodes this season, but nothing majorly spoilery. It makes me sad to think they had to film the last one so that it could stand as a series finale ~ no cliffhangers ~ in case Moonlight is not renewed. You know they would have gone all out if only CBS had already picked up the show for a second season. I am soooooo ready for CBS to give us the good news! Sorry..... *climbing down off my soapbox*

Fantastic photos by Wendy Saatjian!

Television: Convention News: TIDBITS ABOUT THE FINAL EPISODES OF 'MOONLIGHT' FROM FANGO'S WEEKEND OF HORRORS

Alex O'Loughlin, Sophia Myles, & Jason Dohring delight the audience and iF MAGAZINE was there
By SEAN ELLIOTT, Senior Editor
Published 5/1/2008

LOCATION: Fangoria’s Weekend of Horrors

THE SKINNY: iF MAGAZINE, as usual, covered the Fangoria Weekend of Horrors convention and the last panel of the weekend was for CBS’ vampire detective drama MOONLIGHT. In attendance were stars Alex O’Loughlin, Sophia Myles, and Jason Dohring. The panel was moderated by iF MAGAZINE’s own Anthony C. Ferrante (and also a longtime FANGO scribe) and members of the audience were given a few interesting tips offs as to what to expect from the last episodes of the first season.

Alex O’Loughlin talked about the remaining episodes and what kind of stories were going to be told to finish out the season. He did say that no storylines will be left hanging if it can be helped.

“There are three episodes left,” he said. “They are more stand alone, because we’re not completely certain about the second season pick up. We can’t afford to start something that we won’t be able to finish. There is the arc that will always be there between Mick and Beth and that comes to a sort of interesting close.”

Sophia Myles commented on Beth’s love of Mick St. John and how she is personally more attracted to Alex O’Loughlin when he is in vampire makeup, and then went on to talk about changes in Beth’s career.

“Beth has fallen in love with his soul and the fact that he’s a vampire is secondary,” Myles explained. “I actually think he’s sexier when he’s got his contacts in and his fangs. She leaves because Buzz Wire gets very tabloidy and Beth’s not interested in any of that, she’s more interested in the hard hitting journalism.”

O’Loughlin did follow up on Myles comments about him in vampire face laughing, “She always makes passes at me when I’m coming out of makeup.”

Jason Dohring also gave the audience some insight into the final episode of the series which will give viewers more of the vampire mythology that has become more and more popular as the season has continued.

“In the last episode we have a vampire conference and there is a problem that comes up that threatens vampire existence,” he says. “We all deal with it in different ways and in different levels of the vampire social spectrum. You’ll see some interesting stuff with that.”

Of course, the one thing the audience wanted to know the most about was the steamy exchange between Mick and Josef in last week’s episode. While both actors laughed off all of the comments about their chemistry and said that it was more than likely a one time thing. O’Loughlin did comment about the raw sensuality of the scene.

“I don’t know about Jason, but when we were shooting that scene I was thinking more about these creatures and what they are and where they come from; the sensuality of them,” he stated. “There really isn’t anything about homosexuality or heterosexuality to them; they’re just these sensual creatures.”

http://www.ifmagazine.com/new.asp?article=6160

Wendy's photographs from left to right ~ Moonlight's Alex O'Loughlin (Mick St John), Sophia Myles (Beth Turner) and Jason Dohring (Josef Kostan/Konstantin)

Monday, April 28, 2008

Video ~ Moonlight Panel at Fangoria Convention


This is a great video of Alex O'Loughlin, Sophia Myles & Jason Dohring from the Moonlight Panel at the Fangoria Weekend of Horrors Convention. Alex says the last three episodes were done as stand alones because we still don't have a second season pick up. They don't wanna leave viewers hanging in case Moonlight isn't renewed.

I like their ease together & how they tease each other... Alex ribbing Sophia for saying she finds him sexy with the Mick vamp teeth & contact lenses. We learn that it was Alex's idea to have the Vampire bloodlines as part of our storyline. Also, Beth is gonna get a new job.... which we saw in a previous spoiler.

Saturday, April 26, 2008

Moonlight cast interviewed at the Paley Center for Media event

Kristin Dos Santos, from E!, interviewed Alex O'Loughlin, Sophia Myles, Brian J White & Jason Dohring at the Paley Center Moonlight Panel. We have two videos to enjoy from the event.

Part 1 ~




Sophia talks about her new short hair, wearing a wig and describes the new Moonlight episodes as "sexy." Alex gives his opinion of who is Mick's true love... Beth or Coraline. Brian J White is amazed by the fans giving blood to support the show. He also calls Alex "Mr hunk-stud." hahaha

Part 2 ~



Jason says he & Alex had a wonderful time at the NY Comic Con. He also tells Kristin that episode #1x13 (Fated to Pretend) broke his heart. Ours too, Jason! She mentions that he is used to being on a tv show with a die hard fan base (Veronica Mars). Jason says "it's like you have a lot of friends." Awwwwww...... He goes on to praise Alex for his hard work ~ 90 hours a week *gulp* Jason is such a good guy!

Reminder ~ Moonlight cast to appear at Fangoria's LA Convention ~ April 27th, 2008

Just a reminder that you can see our marvelous cast in person tomorrow!


Alex O'Loughlin, Jason Dohring, Shannyn Sossamon and Sophia Myles will be appearing at Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors Convention in LA. The Moonlight panel will be on Sunday, April 27th, 2008 at 6:30 PM. Here are more details ~

Fangoria Magazine : All-star MOONLIGHT panel set for LA Fango con

An all-star MOONLIGHT panel will take place at FANGORIA’s gargantuan West Coast Weekend of Horrors, to be held April 25-27 at the Los Angeles Convention Center (1201 South Figueroa). The lead cast of the cult CBS series will attend, including Alex (FEED) O’Loughlin, Sophia (UNDERWORLD) Myles, Shannyn (THE ORDER) Sossamon and Jason Dohring.

http://www.fangoria.com/news_article.php?id=6328

Thursday, April 24, 2008

A quick Alex O'Loughlin interview with MSN UK


Alex O'Loughlin did a quick interview with MSN UK. He spoke to them at the Paley Center for Media's Moonlight event. Thank goodness our show's producers were smart enough to keep Alex when they recast all the other characters. He is definitely the man you want as the lead for your tv show!

Vampires out in Beverly Hills

Vampires ruled the night in Beverly Hills as fans got to meet the stars of US television show Moonlight.

And Alex O'Loughlin, who plays a vampire turned private investigator, was the man everyone wanted to see.

The Australian brought his girlfriend, former Neighbours star Holly Valance, to the Q&A held at the Paley Television Centre, where he revealed all about the joys of playing blood sucker Mick St John - a modern vampire with a heart.

"He does a lot of good things and he saves a lot of people, but I think he's still an animal. He still has this daily need for blood and he has to really hold himself back from being bad, there's always a tension," the actor said.

Alex revealed it had been a rocky road getting the show - which also stars British actress Sophia Myles - to air.

He said: "I didn't know what was going to happen because they fired everyone and then they told me I still had a job, then they changed the name of the show and then they said they weren't sure what they were going to do with it. I wasn't expecting anything but it certainly has changed, it's been a really exciting journey to watch it unfold and be a part of the process."

Moonlight currently airs in the UK on LIVING on Tuesdays at 10pm.

Sophia Myles interview from Moonlight's Paley Center for Media event


MSN UK has a short, fun inteview with Sophia from the Paley Center for Media's Moonlight event. I chuckled at her description of living in Los Angeles with & without a job, as well as her comment that "They don't want English blood." Also, I agree with her about Moonlight being renewed.

Sophia loves life in LA

British actress Sophia Myles says she's loved sinking her teeth into new US vampire show Moonlight, and says filming in Hollywood has been a "dream come true".

Speaking at a special Q&A with fans held in Beverly Hills, the actress said joining the cast had been amazing.

She said: "I was really excited to play an American. I've done so many period dramas that to play a contemporary girl that works 9 to 5 was interesting. Also to get the opportunity to work at Warner Bros Studios it's just a dream come true."

The actress added: "LA is a fantastic city, when you're employed here it's the most fabulous city in the world - when you're unemployed you want to commit suicide. I've had different times in my life and different relationships with this city, but right now it's rocking."

Sophia is confident that the show has earned a second series, saying: "I'll be shocked if there isn't [another season]. I'll be really disappointed in CBS if there isn't."

To show the networks how much they love the show, fans even gave blood in a special Red Cross drive in the reception area of the Paley Television Centre. Unfortunately, Sophia wasn't able to join in.

She said: "I'm not allowed to give blood. All of our fans are allowed to give blood to try and bring the show back, but I can't because I'm not an American citizen. They don't want English blood."

Moonlight airs in the UK on LIVING on Tuesdays at 10pm.

Video ~ A brief interview with Holly Valance


Holly Valance was interviewed by a UK reporter when she attended the Moonlight event at the Paley Center for Media last Tuesday night. The Nottingham Evening Post published the brief chat. Holly talks about working in Hollywood... and Alex jokes about what goes on at home with Mick's teeth.

Dating a vampire 'sucks', says Holly


Former Neighbours star Holly Valance has joked that dating a vampire "sucks".

The Aussie actress currently lives in LA with boyfriend Alex O'Loughlin - the star of spooky US vampire series Moonlight.

Holly turned out to support her man at a Q&A at the Paley Centre for Television in Beverly Hills, and joked that dating a blood sucker has its ups and downs.

"It sucks, isn't that the worst joke? No, it's fun," she said.

Alex joked: "Holly loves it - I've got teeth at home and we keep some blood in the fridge, all sorts of antics going on behind closed doors! She's great, she's really supportive, she's awesome."

While Alex has been filming, Holly revealed she's been taking things easy.

"At the moment I'm in hiatus, that's what I like to call my lazy times - in between jobs, auditioning. We've been away for Christmas for a few months and it was nice sitting at home on the beach," she said.

And she revealed she has no plans to return to Australia just yet as she's enjoying Tinseltown.

"Most of the time people love Aussies here and they also appreciate if you've done some hard time on a soap opera because it's kind of like a baptism of fire into the industry," she said.

"You work such long hours and it's such a tough gig. When you come here everything seems like you're coming into heaven on set here - in Neighbours we shared like a trailer with like 30 of us, here you get your own."

Wednesday, April 23, 2008

UK video interview with Sophia Myles at Moonlight's Paley Center Event


This video is of a quick interview that a UK reporter had with Sophia Myles at Moonlight's Paley Center event. Sophia talks about being excited to be portraying a modern girl, after all the period piece movies & tv shows she has been in, as well as getting the chance to work at Warner Bros studio.

Sunday, April 20, 2008

Video ~ Alex, Jason and audience participation at NY Comic Con


Alex, Jason and audience participation! hehehe...

In this video from RoxyMadrid, the crowd at the Moonlight Panel during the NY Comic Con can be heard yelling out their favorite episodes and scenes. It all began when the moderator asked the actors what their fave episode is and they couldn't seem to pick one. Alex O'Loughlin & Jason Dohring are trying to field their questions and understand what they are saying. Fever (episode #1x04) was obviously shouted out cuz the video begins with Alex saying. "That was four, right?" They don't know the episodes by name like we do. Alex ~ "I can't remember. I'm only in it."

The fans mention liking Josef's "snark." Alex doesn't understand what they mean by that, so Jason & the group explain. Alex then understands and says "Oh yea, he's a smart ass." *grin*

At one point, Alex teasingly says "Shhhhhhhh!"

The audience members are also not shy about voicing their dislike for Coraline. Love the expression on Alex's face when the resounding chorus of yeahs respond to his asking if she really deserved a chair leg through the chestplate. Jason & Alex laugh and cringe at the audience's venom for her. Alex ~ "Such a shame Shannyn couldn't make it." When the highlight scenes where shown, Jason says they noticed the biggest cheer was for Coraline getting stabbed in the heart. Then, the boys inspect the chairs they are sitting on to make sure they are not stake worthy. hehehe....

Alex says, "I'm a little distracted." Too adorable!

Video of Alex O'Loughlin laughing ~ Moonlight Panel at NY Comic Con


RoxyMadrid's video is of Alex O'Loughlin at the Moonlight Panel of the New York Comic Con today. He's talking about being accident prone, when he is distracted by a baby making noise in the audience. I like this clip because it shows Alex's good natured side, which we know and love :) That laugh of his is just irresistible!

Major SPOILERS for Fated to Pretend (episode #1x13) from today's Moonlight Panel



Mariah posted this super cool, informative and spoilertastic report about today's Moonlight Panel at the NY Comic Con. The preview reel shown during the panel contained lots of huge spoilers for Fated to Pretend (episode #1x13)! We get to hear a bit more of the conversation we glimpsed in the EyeLab promo of Josef asking "you sealed the deal yet?"

I knew the new episodes were gonna be amazing.... but.... all these details are killing me! Can I make it to Friday?!?! *grin*

Alex admits to being both squeamish about blood (which is interesting for a guy who plays a vamp AND who says he would become one in real life if given the opportunity) and accident prone. Poor baby!

Jason and Alex are so handsome.... but Alex does look tired. I can only imagine how worn out he is from the grueling hours spent filming Moonlight, flying around the country to promote it, etc.


SPOILER ALERT




There is more context for the rooftop scene that apparently leads to the MickBeth kiss!

We get a longer version of Alex's answer to whether or not Mick & Beth will "seal the deal." From what he says, it doesn't happen in the first three of the new episodes which have already been shot. However, Alex thinks the sealing *wink* may take place in Sonata (episode #1x16).




Day Three: Moonlight Boys at Comic Con
by Mariah at Pop 'n' Fresh

The panel kicked off with a spoilery montage scenes from the last 12 episodes, scattered with bits from the next three (Episode 16 hasn't started filming yet).

Spoiler alert now folks, skip this bit if you want to stay virgin white for the next few episodes.








According to the footage, we've got several juicy bits to look forward to. For starters, the MickBeth romance is in full force. We got to see Mick genuinely ask Beth out on a date "Want to come over for dinner tonight?" what appears to be a a rooftop picnic with Beth and an overnight visit (with Mick heading up to the freezer and Beth downstairs) -- scenes in which Mick is apparently a vampire again -- and a confrontation between Mick and Beth during a rooftop picnic in which Beth calls Mick out on the fact that the thing keeping them apart isn't the vampire issue -- it's him.

But the biggest spoiler of all was a scene in which Mick tells Josef that he can't save Beth as a human and asks his friend to turn him. And, in a moment that will inspire slash fanfic around the world, Josef does. Laying flat out on a table. In a, um, slightly homoerotic fashion. But exciting and wonderful and tragic.

It was the first time the two had seen the finished scene. "The table moment is a little dubious," Alex said. "Jason, you're beautiful in the scene."

There's also a fast car chase with an unknown brunette (Mick has to remind himself that "I can't die, I can't die") and hints of a new nemesis, the new assistant district attorney (who suspects that Mick is not quite human).

And, for those who are busy lusting over a MickBeth hookup, check out this exchange between Josef and Mick:

J: "Vampires and humans can have sex, Mick, it's not about physiology."
M: "It's not about sex"
J: "Of course it's about sex. Everything's about sex."

M: I'm 58 years older than her i sleep in a freezer, I buy blood I buy from the morgue. I have this tendency to bite down."
J "Some women like that."
M: "It's complicated ... It's not the sex I'm worried about."

Spoiler alert over



There are some general spoilers within here, but mostly speculation and general notes. If you want to stay completely spoiler-free, um, stop reading.


Alex and Jason both would take the opportunity to become vampires. Tops on Alex's list of things he'd miss are Whole Foods (yum) and apples. Jason named "all that pleasureable stuff" and then his family (to the requisite awes and oohs of the audience), so Alex added that he'd miss his mom. Both drew inspiration for their characters from the Anne Rice novels. Jason sees vampires as cat-like, with a feline grace, while Alex has a snake-vibe going on (at least that's how Jason described it). "I was doing a lot of animal work with the character. I was looking at birds. ... I was looking at sparrows and finches and how they ... but it didn't work, so I did the snake thing." "Cool though, isn't it?" Jason said.

Alex is also a bit squeamish about blood, too, in part because he's accident-prone.

It was Kids Day at Comic Con, so there were plenty in the audience paraded up for the gentlemen to see. Tragically for all the Moonlightline.com and Moonlightfans.com, neither really has time to check the boards.

"I've never really had fans before ... And then to have like no fans and then Moonlight fans, it's quite a transition for me," Alex said. "I think the fact that we're still on the air is due to you guys, really."

Josef's lady love, Sara, will not be back this season, but Jason wasn't sure that the actress had been cast for a speaking role. There is a future storyline which involves her, though she won't be back by episode 16.

As for the main romance of the series, Alex truly believes that Mick and Beth will "seal the deal" "I think that they are going to do that. The thing is, we haven't shot 16 in its entirety and you know, I'm pretty sure they are going to but, yes I think they are going to."

http://tinyurl.com/4lenoa

Spoilers ~ Alex & Jason answer important fan questions during Moonlight Panel

Eric Goldman has written a good report of what happened at today's Moonlight Panel at the NY Comic Con. Of course, the wonderful fans in attendance asked the question we all have.... Will our show be picked up for a second season? Alex answers that we don't have a renewal order yet, but he sounds positive.

Josef memorably asks Mick, "You sealed the deal yet?" Check out Alex's answer to that question. :>

Major SPOILERS about how Mick becomes a vamp again in Fated to Pretend (episode #1x13)! So, read with caution if you don't wanna know.

NYCC 08: Moonlight - Vampires in New York
The stars talk about the possible future of the CBS series.
by Eric Goldman

April 20, 2008 - The Moonlight panel at New York Comic Con today certainly proved the enthusiasm the show's fans have for the vampire series, as there were frequent cheers and shrieks from those in attendance, who were clearly very excited to see stars Alex O'Loughlin ("Mick St. Jones") and Jason Dohring ("Josef") in person. "That was so awesome! I can't breathe!", one girl breathlessly exclaimed after the panel.

Moonlight returns with new episodes on April 25th, though not many details were given by the cast about the four episodes that will close out Season 1. However, O'Loughlin promised, "We've got some great shows coming up." Asked if Josef's relationship with Sarah will be brought back into the story, Dohring said he wasn't sure if Sarah herself would be seen again, but, "There is a future storyline where it comes up and I build her a memorial."

However, there were some notable new sequences included in a long clip reel that opened the panel (Spoilers follow). Not only was some big action shown, but also an important scene in which a newly human Mick tells Josef he wants to be made a vampire again. Josef says he's sorry, as he bites into Mick's neck, beginning his transformation back into a vampire.

Dohring of course starred on Veronica Mars and said that going from that show to Moonlight was interesting, noting Moonlight had, "A much broader audience, but still has an intense fandom." For his part, O'Loughlin said, "To have no fans and then Moonlight fans is quite a transition."

Moonlight has yet to be renewed for Season 2, though clearly the fans are hopeful it will be. O'Loughlin was asked by a fan what he thought the chances were, and he replied, "I really want to tell you that we've got the pickup, but we don't. What I think is that we have a really good show with a really dedicated cast and crew and the numbers are evident." Addressing how the writers' strike has affected the next TV season, he added, "It's not like we had a pilot season and the networks have a lot of choices this fall. I don't see why the network would pull the show. It wouldn't make logistic sense to me. Then again I don't run a network."

Another fan ended up asking if Mick and Beth (Sophia Myles) would finally, as she put it, "Seal the deal." To a great many joyous female cheers, he answered, "I think that they are going to do that."

http://tv.ign.com/articles/868/868044p1.html

Report from the Moonlight Panel at the NY Comic Con


A great report from the Moonlight panel at the NY Comic Con. Empress Eve, from Geeks of Doom's site, had never even heard of it until today. Read what she has to say about Moonlight fans. I am so proud!

Note ~ David Greenwalt is actually no longer with the show.

NYCC: ‘Moonlight’ Panel

Hey, do you guys know about a television show on CBS called Moonlight?

Because before today, I certainly didn’t. Then I saw the massive amounts of diehard fans of the show who were waiting to get into the IGN Theater at the New York Comic Con this morning, I figured I’d check out the Moonlight panel to see what all the fuse was about.

Let me start off by saying thanks to these fans of this supernatural vampire drama, most of whom can be found on the Moonlight Fans board, for educating me about the series before the event started. You guys certainly got my attention!

I also must mention that after sitting through panel after panel at the Con on Friday and Saturday, none of the fan reaction compares in intensity to the Moonlight crowd. It’s rivaled possibly only by The X-Files crowd, but it’s a too close to call.

As I mentioned before, I’ve never even heard of the show; I don’t know what it’s about, or who stars in it. Luckily, the panel began with a 12-minute clip of highlights from Moonlight, which gave me a good idea about the show, and I must admit, I liked what I saw.

And guess who’s in it? One Jason Dohring who played Logan on Veronica Mars. Awesome! He plays Josef Kostan, an over 400-year-old vampire who is the friend and mentor to the show’s star, newcomer Alex O’Loughlin.

Australian actor Alex O’Loughlin, who bares a striking resemblance to Hugh Jackman, stars as Mick St. John, a private investigator who was turned into a vampire by his bride Coraline on their wedding night over fifty years ago.

Also starring in the show is Sophia Myles (High School Confidential), as the human Beth Turner, an internet reporter who’s St. John’s love interest, and Shannyn Sossamon (One Missed Call) as Coraline Duvall, St. John’s former wife and creator.

In the clip, I noticed a few familiar faces in the supporting cast, too, and after doing some research on the show, I see that the executive producers are Joel Silver and David Greenwalt, co-creator of Angel.

Moonlight has yet to be picked up for a second season, and there’s still four more episodes for the first season to be aired starting April 25, 2008. Apparently, this series was a victim of the writers’ strike, so it’s uncertain if it will return. People from CBS were in attendance at the panel, so if they pay attention to the fans, I’d think the show will return.

But there’s always the chance that Moonlight might go the way of cult favorites like Firefly and Jericho. Thought, instead of 20 tons of peanuts, CBS might get gallons of blood.

By the way, most of the Q&A session involved questions like “What color are your eyes?” and the like, but for fans who couldn’t make it to the Con for this, there was one question everyone in attendance wanted to know the answer to: Will Mick and Beth coming to seal the deal?

O’Loughlin’s response: “I think that they are going to do that.”

http://geeksofdoom.com/2008/04/20/nycc-moonlight-panel/

Friday, April 11, 2008

Moonlight cast to appear at Fangoria's LA Convention ~ April 27th, 2008


The promotion push continues! I mentioned earlier that Alex & Jason will be at the New York Comic Con on 4/20, Alex is booked on The Early Show 4/21, the whole cast will be at the Paley Center Moonlight event on 4/22....... Now, it has been announced today that Alex O'Loughlin, Jason Dohring, Shannyn Sossamon and Sophia Myles will be appearing at Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors Convention in LA. The Moonlight panel will be on Sunday, April 27th, 2008 at 6:30 PM. Here are more details ~

Fangoria Magazine - April 11: All-star MOONLIGHT panel set for LA Fango con
An all-star MOONLIGHT panel will take place at FANGORIA’s gargantuan West Coast Weekend of Horrors, to be held April 25-27 at the Los Angeles Convention Center (1201 South Figueroa). The lead cast of the cult CBS series will attend, including Alex (FEED) O’Loughlin, Sophia (UNDERWORLD) Myles, Shannyn (THE ORDER) Sossamon and Jason Dohring.

http://www.fangoria.com/news_article.php?id=6328