Without A Traces character Martin Fitzgerald is getting an on-screen love interest. That lucky lady is actor Vanessa Marcil (General Hospital, Las Vegas). According to TV Guide, her character develops a deep love for Martin, but they must overcome a secret she’s been hiding. I wonder what it could be. Here’s a short video clip of Trace’s Agent Malone talking a guy back across the border:

Criminal Minds‘ writer Mark Bruner is featured in a Vienna Connection article about his work and first produced script, the latest episode called Bloodline. The episode is about a family of serial killers that live in a small Alabama town. Bruner describes himself as “…just your average nerdy kid”. The story of how he became a writer for the show is quite inspiring for those who have ever wanted to write for television, or just be a part of a cool FBI drama.

The Beast megastar Patrick Swayze has decided to write his memoirs for posterity. He’s been fighting pancreatic cancer, and starring in his new FBI drama series on A&E. His wife Lisa is also going to collaborate on his book. Although it hasn’t yet been picked up by a publisher, the book is sure to be a success.

CSI: Miami’s star Rory Cochran will be taking a bite out of 24 later in the season. He’ll portray a henchman of Jon Voight’s evil character on the show.

There’s confirmation that The Mentalist’s characters Jane (Simon Baker) and Lisbon (Robin Tunney) will not develop a love relationship anytime soon, and for now, their most wanted and evil suspect Red John will continue to be on the lam, according to the show creator, Bruno Heller.

Hat tip to Criminal Minds Fanatic

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The new season of 24 approaches, kicked off by a 2 hour television premiere on Fox. This time, Jack Bauer is taking a break from being in Los Angeles, and running with the FBI! Filmed in Cape Town, South Africa and Los Angeles, this episode stars Emmy Award winner Kiefer Sutherland, Cherry Jones, Robert Carlyle, Gil Bellows and Academy Award winner Jon Voight.

This amazing episode bridges the gap between Season 6 and Season 7 which begins on January 11.  With his freedom in jeopardy, Jack Bauer is now wanted by the government after sacrificing everything for his country. He’s working as a missionary in South Africa, and is asked to help stop the drafting of children into a brutal militia, and face a vicious warlord.

There are also hints of the new season, which brings us a female president in office, and someone back from the dead! Fox’s press release calls this special 2 hour event an epic tale, and 24 fans will no doubt be enthralled by it, and the new season.

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As a fan of Fox’s TV series 24, I’m ecstatic that Jon Voight has been tapped for the upcoming seventh season which begins with a 2 hour Season 7 Prequel on November 23.

The prequel is now being filmed in South Africa, and as was noted, 24 has not seen this type of excitement since Dennis Hopper appeared in Season 1 as a Serbian nationalist.

It’s pretty awesome when A-listers are cast in wildly popular TV series. As a matter of fact, I still have goose bumps from seeing Val Kilmer as Mason Lancer in the FBI drama Numb3rs.

Voight will be the mastermind behind the latest terrorist threat, and play super arch villain to Kiefer Sutherland’s Jack Bauer.

SAG Strike…Someone Is Getting Prepared

Speaking of 24, the series is one of the most prepared in case a SAG strike occurs according to Hollywood Reporter. Also, shows that have been in continuous production after the WGA Strike are almost strike proof as they have a good bit of episodes already in the box. Notably, some of those shows are crime and FBI crime dramas: Criminal Minds, Bones, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, and CSI: NY.

Via Hollywood Reporter

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