tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18203156435716752922024-03-06T00:59:26.332-08:00Criminal Minds WritersCriminal Minds Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00255008623665949930noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1820315643571675292.post-7286180391095451132008-03-26T21:12:00.000-07:002008-03-26T20:47:03.891-07:00Criminal Minds Writers BlogThe Criminal Minds Writers Blog is a work in progress.Criminal Minds Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00255008623665949930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1820315643571675292.post-24012811888968699632008-03-26T10:23:00.000-07:002008-03-26T10:24:11.912-07:00Andrew Wilder & Jim Clemente ~ Lecturing 2008Criminal Minds: Andrew Wilder and Jim Clemente will be teaching a class, "The Art and Science of Criminal Profiling", at the 8th Annual Forensic Science and Law Conference being held April 3-5th at Duquesne University. For more information about this program please check this website: http://www.duq.edu/factmeetsfiction/index.htmlCriminal Minds Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00255008623665949930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1820315643571675292.post-54491072740824091082008-02-11T20:58:00.000-08:002008-02-11T21:01:35.813-08:00Edward Allen Bernero: Going Back To Work.Ed Bernero, executive producer of CBS' Criminal Minds, says the show won't need to start from scratch; it already has story lines approved and drafts written from before the strike. "For us, it'll kind of be like we went home on a Friday and came back Monday, and we're up and running. We should be shooting by mid-next week."http://www.usatoday.com/life/television/news/Criminal Minds Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00255008623665949930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1820315643571675292.post-28970784833018828322008-02-11T20:50:00.000-08:002008-02-11T20:53:07.375-08:00Chris Mundy talks about the aftermath of the WGA strike.CBS' "Criminal Minds" had one script in progress and a network-approved outline for another, said co-executive producer Chris Mundy, who cited something else that gives his show an advantage: "We didn't have to break down our sets. We're luckier than most."http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/02/11/strike-over-when-does-ne_n_86107.htmland:"It will be all hands on deck for the writing staff," Chris Criminal Minds Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00255008623665949930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1820315643571675292.post-39842260574448556782008-02-11T12:53:00.000-08:002008-02-11T12:55:24.672-08:00Ed Bernero's letter to the fans of Criminal Minds, Feb. 11, 2007.Ed Bernero's letter to the fans of Criminal Minds, Feb. 11, 2007. Dear Fanatics -- By now, most of you have heard that there's atleast an end to the strike in view. The membershipwill be voting on Tuesday whether to call off thestoppage and then, in ten days, on the acceptance ofthe contract proposed. The proposed agreement ournegotiators reached with the AMPTP is not all that wehoped it Criminal Minds Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00255008623665949930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1820315643571675292.post-33352119568877462122008-02-10T18:58:00.000-08:002008-02-10T19:01:02.939-08:00Chris Mundy talks about Criminal Minds post strikeThe end of the U.S. screenwriters strike could see leading TV series return to the networks within weeks, industry sources said Sunday.With a preparation time of four weeks for comedies and up to eight weeks for a top-notch drama, some series could be back on the air in March, assuming the striking screenwriters approve the contract their union negotiated.If that happens — and the union has Criminal Minds Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00255008623665949930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1820315643571675292.post-86518539117127771202008-02-08T21:08:00.000-08:002008-02-08T21:11:58.333-08:00Adopt A Writer Interviews With Debra J. Fisher and Erica Messer.Case #7: Debra J. Fisher & Erica MesserPosted on February 8, 2008 by adoptawriter Interviews by Jill for the Criminal Minds Writers blog While quantity isn’t always better than quality, sometimes you get very lucky and find both as is in the case of the Criminal Minds‘ writing team of Debra J. Fisher and Erica Messer. Criminal Minds‘ “Gruesome Twosome” as they are called by the cast, crew and Criminal Minds Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00255008623665949930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1820315643571675292.post-17713177344682085202008-02-08T11:35:00.000-08:002008-02-09T11:38:58.374-08:00Edward Allen Bernero ~ Letter to Criminal Minds Fans ~ Christmas Eve 2007Criminal Minds: Edward Allen Bernero, Executive Producer of Criminal Minds, asked me to please post this message:Dear Fanatic Family --Christmas Eve, 2007, Hollywood, California.For me, this is usually a time when I look back on ayear and check off the things I'm grateful for (somuch). But this year, the emotion I'm feeling ismostly surprise. And I'll tell you why.I never expected that this wouldCriminal Minds Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00255008623665949930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1820315643571675292.post-7532783894864835812008-02-07T22:38:00.000-08:002008-02-07T22:42:39.475-08:00WGA Strike Captain Jay Beattie ~2007Jay Beattie was the strike captain for Criminal Minds during the WGA strike, 2007-08.Criminal Minds Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00255008623665949930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1820315643571675292.post-38009055711111012202008-02-07T07:27:00.000-08:002008-02-09T07:32:38.619-08:00Criminal Minds writers on the picket line, 2007-08.Criminal Minds Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00255008623665949930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1820315643571675292.post-59330249374464513082008-02-07T07:23:00.000-08:002008-02-09T07:32:54.251-08:00Brodie, Debra J. Fisher's dog walked the picket line, got smooched by Edward Bernero and even wore a picket sign.Criminal Minds Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00255008623665949930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1820315643571675292.post-85194653889762402722008-02-07T07:17:00.000-08:002008-02-09T07:33:11.051-08:00Writers Strike 2007-2008Andrew Wilder and Debra J. Fisher, 2007Criminal Minds Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00255008623665949930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1820315643571675292.post-35476568525487259852008-02-06T12:31:00.000-08:002008-02-09T12:37:08.620-08:00"Criminal Minds" executive producer Edward Allen Bernero interview ~ Feb. 2007"Criminal Minds" executive producer Edward Allen Bernero interviewed by the Futon Critic (Feb. 2007).There aren't too many writers in Hollywood who can say they once wrestled a man for their service weapon. Ed Bernero is such a person. Since then, the former Chicago cop turned writer has thankfully only had to have his fictional characters wrestle for fictional guns on such shows as "Brooklyn Criminal Minds Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00255008623665949930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1820315643571675292.post-32377851754331276292008-02-06T11:40:00.000-08:002008-02-09T11:44:44.469-08:00Edward Allen Bernero updates the Criminal Minds fans on the strike, 2007.Criminal Minds: Here is a note from Edward Allen Bernero, Executive Producer of Criminal Minds, to the show's fans:Hello again, AMAZING CM Fanatics. Thought I'd drop inwith an update (such as it is) since week 5 of thestrike is coming to a close and, unfortunately, itdoesn't appear to be any closer to resolution.Though the WGA and the AMPTP has been at the table fortwo weeks now, there has been Criminal Minds Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00255008623665949930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1820315643571675292.post-73916513470270687532008-02-06T09:26:00.000-08:002008-02-10T09:30:20.727-08:00Criminal Minds writers Andrew Wilder, Debra J. Fisher, Dan Dworkin and Jay Beattie on the picket line during the WGA strike.Criminal Minds Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00255008623665949930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1820315643571675292.post-30740465606667811052008-02-05T12:44:00.000-08:002008-02-09T12:47:48.373-08:00Ed Bernero supports the WGA strike.Criminal Minds: Edward Allen Bernero, Executive Producer of Criminal Minds, and Shemar Moore, Derek Morgan on Criminal Minds, are pictured on the picket lines in a show of solidarity with the WGA.In an extraordinary show of power and solidarity, some 70-plus showrunners, from series as varied as CBS' Numb3rs to Disney Channel's Hannah Montana, walked the picket line Wednesday in front of the Criminal Minds Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00255008623665949930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1820315643571675292.post-16392337543465450992008-02-05T01:34:00.000-08:002008-02-04T23:36:06.933-08:00Chris Evans Talks About Andrew Wilder & The Orphan King ~ 2004Chris Evans: We shot that here over the summer. That’s a good, gritty independent. That’s a great example of a great script and director, first time director, never directed anything. A guy named Andrew Wilder wrote and directed it. When you have the writer director combo I have faith. They’re the same person, they have vision, they know what they want. This is his life story. It’s about a group Criminal Minds Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00255008623665949930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1820315643571675292.post-20591019343764167812008-02-04T23:54:00.001-08:002008-02-09T07:29:53.094-08:00Andi Bushell Worked With Eddie Cahill on 'Glory Days" ~2002Filmed in Vancouver by Dimension Television in association with Outerbanks Entertainment. Executive producers, Bob Weinstein, Harvey Weinstein, Billy Campbell, Kevin Williamson; co-producers, Andi Bushell, Jim Praytor, Sherry Carnes; producer, Gina Fortunato; co-executive producer, Randy Zisk; director, Zisk; writer, Kevin Williamson.The Glory Days TV show was a dramatic comedy series about an Criminal Minds Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00255008623665949930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1820315643571675292.post-31008369651115273782008-02-04T22:09:00.001-08:002008-02-04T22:32:09.706-08:00Chris Mundy ~ Rolling Stones Writer ~ Serious Game!Rolling Stone September 19, 1996 -- issue 743, Conan O'Brien (cover),Articles: Conan O'Brien by Chris Mundy, R.E.M and Billy Corgan. Rolling Stone August 6, 1998 -- issue 792, Beastie Boys (cover), Articles: Beastie Boys by Joe Levy, Lucinda Williams by Chris Mundy and Rob Sheffield on Maxwell's and the Artist's new releases. Chris Mundy wrote incredible articles for Rolling Stones Magazine. Criminal Minds Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00255008623665949930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1820315643571675292.post-55448367457343179702008-02-04T13:32:00.000-08:002008-02-15T09:47:09.232-08:00Erica Messer ~ Before and With Debra J. Fishercopyrighted by Jill Davidson 2008I'm currently in the process of writing an article about Erica Messer and her writing partner Debra J. Fisher for 'Adopt a Writer'. Because their answers to the preset questions are so imformative I've decided to also post the questionaires. Here is Erica's form. :)Full name: Erica Cramer Messer Hometown: Lived in Washington, D.C. for years before moving to OceanCriminal Minds Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00255008623665949930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1820315643571675292.post-808606237881600152008-02-04T13:01:00.000-08:002008-02-15T09:47:34.376-08:00Debra J. Fisher ~ Before & With Erica Messercopyrighted by Jill Davidson 2008I'm currently in the process of writing an article about Debra J. Fisher and her writing partner Erica Messer for 'Adopt a Writer'. Because their answers to the preset questions are so imformative I've decided to also post the questionaires. Here is Deb's form. :)NAME: Debra J. Fisher (J stands for Jane)HOMETOWN: Grew up in Hyattsville, Maryland. 20 minutes Criminal Minds Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00255008623665949930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1820315643571675292.post-15810941990504977562008-02-04T13:00:00.000-08:002008-02-11T19:43:52.005-08:00Andrew Wilder ~ Wilder 'King' at Cosmic Ent. ~2003Andrew Wilder ~ Wilder 'King' at Cosmic Ent. ~2003Bledel, Evans, Treach, Pullman among cast by Cathy DunkleyAndrew Wilder has written and is making his directorial debut with the feature "The Orphan King" for Cosmic Entertainment.Drama follows a group of friends growing up in New York City, the first generation of latchkey kids, trying to escape a life of decadence in 1980s Manhattan.Alexis Criminal Minds Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00255008623665949930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1820315643571675292.post-72369109151681264832008-02-04T01:12:00.000-08:002008-02-04T17:31:10.990-08:00Dan Dworkin and Jay Beattie ~ "L.A. Dragnet" ~2003-04Criminal Minds writers Dan Dworkin and Jay Beattie, wrote six episodes of "L.A. Dragnet" (Riddance, The Magic Bullet, For Whom the Whistle Blows, Artful Dodger, Cutting of the Swath and The Big Ruckus). Jay Beattie told us during a chat in the Criminal Minds chat room that they enjoyed writing for this show.Criminal Minds Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00255008623665949930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1820315643571675292.post-69724009215116960642008-02-04T00:01:00.000-08:002008-02-04T17:30:28.868-08:00Chris Mundy ~ 'Cold Case' ~2004-05 Chris Mundy, Co-Executive Producer and writer for Criminal Minds, wrote two episodes (Blank Generation and The Badlands) of "Cold Case" prior to the start of Criminal Minds. This YouTube is of "The Badlands" which aired on October 3, 2004. Written by Chris Mundy and directed by Tim Matheson. "When the prime suspect proves to be innocent, Rush and the team re-open a 2003 triple homicide at a Criminal Minds Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00255008623665949930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1820315643571675292.post-80214334896146409332008-02-03T17:25:00.000-08:002008-02-04T17:29:41.061-08:00Erica Messer & Debra J. Fisher ~ 'Charmed' ~ 2004-05Debra J. Fisher and Erica Messer, Criminal Minds writers of Scared to Death, Open Season, The Last Word, The Perfect Storm, Charm and Harm, Open Season, Unfinished Business, Natural Born Killer and Birthright wrote two episodes of "Charmed", Show Ghouls and Once in a Blue Moon. The dvds are available for purchase on amazon.com Charmed 7x15 "Show Ghouls" trailer. First aired February 20, 2005 Criminal Minds Fanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00255008623665949930noreply@blogger.com