Moonlight TV Show

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

2009-07-14T20:48:00.001-05:00

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What's it like acting opposite somebody so famous?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2009-07-13T03:24:00.001-05:00

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

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

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

Thanks for thinking of me!

2009-07-12T03:03:00.000-05:00

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

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

2009-07-11T00:57:00.002-05:00

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

Contact information for the Syfy Channel

2009-07-09T01:52:00.007-05:00

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

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

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

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

David Howe ~ Network President

Email : Dave.Howe@nbcuni.com

Sci Fi Wire ~ Another article mentions a possible Moonlight Movie

2009-07-04T00:59:00.002-05:00

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Moonlight wins Saturn Award for Best Television Series DVD

2009-06-30T19:54:00.007-05:00

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

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

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

http://www.saturnawards.org/

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

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

2009-06-27T09:04:00.002-05:00

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

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

2009-06-26T16:13:00.004-05:00

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

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

2009-06-26T15:33:00.007-05:00

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

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

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

2009-06-25T03:07:00.000-05:00

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

This is the series rebroadcast schedule as of now :

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

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

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

2009-06-19T01:44:00.004-05:00

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

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

2009-06-18T05:02:00.007-05:00

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

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

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

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

2009-06-18T04:47:00.003-05:00

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

This is the series rebroadcast schedule as of now :

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

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

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

OT ~ Top 10 Vintage Batman Toys

2009-06-17T00:06:00.007-05:00

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

http://tinyurl.com/qshtcg

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

Blood Ties Season One DVD available now

2009-06-16T12:22:00.008-05:00

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

You can get your Blood Ties DVD through this link ~

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

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

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

2009-06-15T04:06:00.007-05:00

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

The Alex stuff begins around the :47 mark.

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

2009-06-11T11:08:00.001-05:00

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

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

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

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

2009-06-10T06:43:00.004-05:00

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

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

2009-06-07T06:27:00.002-05:00

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

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

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

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

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

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

Beth ~ "What about my shoes?"

Mick ~ "You were barefoot."

Beth ~ "How can you remember that?"

Mick ~ "Because I love you"

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

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

2009-06-06T00:11:00.000-05:00

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2009-06-05T06:42:00.004-05:00

Spoiler Alert!

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

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

2009-06-05T06:32:00.003-05:00

SPOILER PHOTO ALERT!

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

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

Moonlight currently scheduled to air on Sci-Fi all month

2009-06-05T00:18:00.001-05:00

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

This is the schedule as of now :

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

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

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

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

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

Moonlight tv show promo photos ~ Mick St John in uniform

2009-06-01T05:37:00.000-05:00

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

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