Video ~ Spoiler ~ Information about Alex O'Loughlin's character on Criminal Minds

TV Guide's Matt Mitovich spoke to Ed Bernero (executive producer & writer of the tv show, Criminal Minds) to get more info about Alex O'Loughlin's guest starring part on the series for us! You can hear what he found out in the video above ~ beginning around the 19 second mark.

SPOILER ALERT....... details about Alex O'Loughlin's upcoming serial killer character on a soon to be seen episode of Criminal Minds.......

Mega Minute: Scoop on Criminal Minds' Date with a Vampire, Supernatural and More

• Criminal Minds boss Ed Bernero sheds a wee bit of light on guest-star Alex O'Loughlin's dark role.

"Alex is playing a killer whose life is unexpectedly changed by an incident, which prompts him to reach out to the BAU team for 'help'."

http://www.tvguide.com/News/MegaMinute-Supernatural-Dollhouse-1002955.aspx

Alex O'Loughlin and Holly Valance have broken up

According to the Australian newspaper, The Daily Telegraph, Alex O'Loughlin and Holly Valance have gone their separate ways. The two had been dating for over three years. Not very happy relationship news for Valentine's weekend. Since the report is from an Aussie source, the focus is mostly on Holly. As we have noted previously, the entertainment media in Australia consider her to be the bigger star.

Holly Valance splits
By Ros Reines

LA stars Holly Valance and Alex O'Loughlin have split after being an item for nearly four years. The couple, there for each other throughout their careers in America, have unfortunately grown apart.

Former Neighbours star Valance has seen her fortunes change as her recording career gave way to acting.

Most recently, she was in the thriller Taken with Liam Neeson, but she has also scored guest roles in television shows including Prison Break and Entourage.

Although O'Loughlin's vampire series Moonlight was taken off the air, he used it to catapult himself into film roles, starring in the forthcoming Whiteout with Kate Beckinsale.

http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/story/0,22049,25055224-5009160,00.html

Photograph ~ Alex O'Loughlin and Holly Valance traveling home to Australia.

Alex O'Loughlin guest starring on the CBS show, Criminal Minds

TV Guide is reporting on the guest starring role Alex O'Loughlin has coming up on the television series, Criminal Minds... which I told ya about in a previous post. We get a little more info from this blurb. Not only is Alex playing the villain on his episode, the story will be told from his point of view! That should mean even more Alex screen time *cheer*

Another bit of information, the entertainment reporters @ TV Guide have asked again for any fresh scoop about Alex's possible tv project. Still no news, unfortunately.

Alex O'Loughlin Takes a Bite Out of Crime
by Matt Mitovich

It's not the series that long ago was promised to him through a CBS talent deal, but it's something.

Alex O'Loughlin is returning to CBS by way of a guest-starring gig on Criminal Minds.

The Moonlight star, a show rep confirms for TVGuide.com, will play a serial killer in a late-April episode that's got something extra going for it besides a dreamy Aussie. The outing will be told from the point of view of the baddie, as his latest crime and its ensuing manhunt unfolds.

At last month's Winter TCA Press Tour, CBS entertainment chief Nina Tassler had indicated that O'Loughlin fans might see him back on their screens soon, though the ideal, of course, is for the actor to front his own series again. But we just checked in (again) for any movement on O'Loughlin's talent deal with the Eye, and there is still nothing to report.

Baby steps, people. Baby steps.

http://www.tvguide.com/News/Alex-OLoughlin-Minds-1002789.aspx

Photograph ~ Mick St John (Alex O'Loughlin) in Moonlight TV Show promo picture

TV Guide ~ Which TV Stars Do You Want to See with Their Own Show?

Hi guys........ TV Guide is asking fans to nominate their faves for this poll ~ "Which TV Stars Do You Want to See with Their Own Show?" Not only do they mention Alex O'Loughlin by name, they used this great photograph of him to go with the question. Let them know what you think.

TVGuide.com Asks
Which TV Stars Do You Want to See with Their Own Show?

It happens all the time: Your favorite TV star's show gets cancelled and he or she disappears for a while.

Or sometimes, you keep seeing awesome actors hop from one show to the next in small guest arcs or supporting roles, but they never get the chance to carry a show. Well now is the time to stand up and give these folks the credit they deserve.

We want to know: Who would you give a show to right now? Whether it's a dreamy hunk like ex-Moonlight star Alex O'Loughlin or a solid backseat actor like Damages' Anastasia Griffith, who would you as a potential network exec want to put your money on?

Tell us which actor gets your vote and why in the comments below. Then, be sure to check back and see if your favorite star makes the list!

http://www.tvguide.com/Asks/TV-Star-Want-1002682.aspx

Photograph ~ Mick St John (Alex O'Loughlin) from Moonlight television series

Alex O'Loughlin to appear on episode of Criminal Minds

FINALLY! We've all been waiting for an Alex O'Loughlin sighting on television or the big screen. According to Michael Ausiello @ Entertainment Weekly Magazine, Alex will guest star on a soon to air episode of the CBS show, Criminal Minds. I am thrilled to know we will get some Alex time. It is soooooo important for him to stay out there and be seen. Hollywood has a short memory. This will tide us over until Alex's own show hits the air.... hopefully!

The Ausiello Files
Exclusive: 'Moonlight' vamp Alex O'Loughlin returns to CBS

Finally, I have a bone to throw all you inconsolable Moonlight fans.

The dead drama's central blood sucker, Alex O'Loughlin, is returning to CBS in an upcoming episode of Criminal Minds, sources confirm to me exclusively

The change-of-pace hour, which is tentatively scheduled to air in April, will track a case from the POV of a serial killer, played by O'Loughlin.

This is O'Loughlin's first leap back into TV since Moonlight was laid to rest nine months ago. At press tour last month, CBS president Nina Tassler -- who signed the Aussie hunk to a development deal in August -- hinted that we may see him back on the network "soon" in a new project.

What say you, Moonlight fans? Happy to see O'Loughlin sinking his teeth into another meaty TV role -- even if he's not literally doing so? Sound off below!

http://ausiellofiles.ew.com/2009/02/exclusive-moonl.html

Photograph ~ Alex O'Loughlin appearing at the Paley Center for Media's Moonlight tv show panel in April 2008

Australian Cosmopolitan leaves Alex O'Loughlin off list of Homegrown Hunks

Cosmopolitan Magazine Australia recently complied their list of "Homegrown Hunks." Shockingly, Alex O'Loughlin is not included among the 26 choices! They pick men like the one pictured above (Sorry for singling you out, Curtis Stone)... but... don't recognize Alex's beauty?!? At least, they were smart enough to select Hugh Jackman and Simon Baker. However, Alex is much better looking and sexier than the majority of men on the list. I'm sure that you will agree. Lots of people have already left comments asking why Alex is missing. Click on the link below to see the entire list of "hunks."

http://www.cosmopolitan.com.au/homegrown_hunks.htm

US Weekly Magazine talks about Moonlight

US Weekly Magazine (February 9th, 2009 issue) has a small blurb about Moonlight due to the season one reruns currently airing on the Sci-Fi Channel. Alex O'Loughlin is singled out for special mention. They gave Moonlight a rating of 3 out of 4 stars. YEA! It is great to see our show receiving press coverage :)

Here's what they had to say..........

Moonlight Television Series

Before True Blood and Twilight, there was the CBS vampire drama ~ which died in 2008 after just one season ( despite a rabid following ). Sexy Alex O'Loughlin charms as Mick St. John, a melancholy private detective, who moonlights as a bloodsucker. The case and mythology mildly intrigue, while the cast has, yes, serious bite.

Moonlight season one debuts on the Sci-Fi Channel tonight!

It's finally Moonlight Friday again! Feels sooooooooo good to say that :) Our pals at the Sci Fi Channel will begin rerunning Moonlight's season one TONIGHT! Alex O'Loughlin is gonna be back on our television screens *cheer*

A fan posted the video above which shows the Moonlight promo commercial that is airing on Sci-Fi.

Moonlight
Friday Nights
8:00 PM Central
9:00 PM Eastern
Sci Fi Network

Tell your friends :)

Do you want Alex O'Loughlin on the NCIS spinoff show?

Matt Mitovich recently reported that CBS is definitely going to air a spin-off of their current show, NCIS. This was confirmed by Nina Tassler. He went on to speculate about Alex O'Loughlin being cast on NCIS Part 2 due to the talent holding deal Alex signed with CBS. Matt wants to know how the fans feel about that idea. Do you want Alex O'Loughlin to appear on the new NCIS spinoff show? I can answer that without hesitation........ NO!

TV Guide ~ Today's News: Our Take
CBS Boss Confirms NCIS Spin-off, Offers Alex O'Loughlin Update
by Matt Mitovich

You can never have too much of a good thing. Having proven that with a string of successful CSIs, CBS now is looking to capitalize on NCIS' strongest season ever by spinning a new series off of what was essentially a JAG spin-off.

"It's happening. We're doing it," CBS Entertainment president Nina Tassler confirmed Wednesday at the TCA Winter Press Tour. "We've seen an outline. We're in great shape, and we're just waiting to get the script. But we're going to cast, and we're going to shoot."

It's yet to be cast, you say? Here's a provocative thought. CBS long ago inked a development deal with Alex O'Loughlin, who had cultivated quite a fan following as the star of the (too) short-lived Moonlight. Perhaps the Aussie hunk could return to the fore as the front man for NCIS 2? Asked separately about the status of O'Loughlin's deal with the Eye, Tassler said, "Hopefully we will [see him soon]."

As for the origin of the NCIS spin-off — which, sources say, will simply follow the cases of a team situated elsewhere — Tassler said that just as the Mark Harmon starrer "was [born of] an episode of JAG, this will be an episode of NCIS" airing later this season.

So, who's with me on the Alex O'Loughlin/NCIS 2 merger?!

http://www.tvguide.com/News/NCIS-Spinoff-OLoughlin-1001661.aspx

CBS President, Nina Tassler, talks about Alex O'Loughlin

E! Online's Kristin Dos Santos spoke to CBS President Nina Tassler regarding the network's future shows and stars. She asked Nina specifically about Alex O'Loughlin.

CBS Scoop
by Kristin Dos Santos

Last but not least, although Nina Tassler says how in love she is with Alex O'Loughlin—just like so many of you!—he has still not been cast on a new CBS series. Says Tassler, "Hopefully we will [place him on a show]. We do have an idea, so hopefully we will see that soon."

http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/b79070_CBS_Scoop__John_Mayer_s_Variety_Show_Is_a_Go_.html

BuddyTV ~ Blood Lust: 13 Dangerously Sexy Bloodsuckers

BuddyTV lists their picks for the 13 sexiest Vampires. None other than our Mick St John (Mr. Alex O'Loughlin) is listed at the number ten spot! Obviously, I think he should have been #1... especially over their top choice of David (Kiefer Sutherland) from The Lost Boys. Plus, Josef shoulda been included too. Not that I'm complaining... *grin*

Others on the BuddyTV Top 13 ~ Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson) from Twilight, Santanico Pandemonium (Salma Hayek) in From Dusk Til Dawn, Bill Compton (Stephen Moyer) of True Blood, Spike (James Marsters) in Buffy & Angel, Selene (Kate Beckinsale) of the Underworld films, Miriam Blaylock (Catherine Deneuve) from one of my favorite Vampyre movies The Hunger, etc.

Blood Lust: 13 Dangerously Sexy Bloodsuckers
by Don Williams

With Twilight mania at an all time high, we're counting down the 13 hot vampires we'd happily stick our necks out for.

#10 Mick St. John (Moonlight)

Mick St. John may not be the first vampire detective to hit the small screen, but he's the one we'd most want investigating our case. Mick's desire to hold on to his humanity makes him a kinder, gentler bloodsucker, and the fact that he refuses to hunt innocent women and children makes us swoon. If only he could do something about his crazy ex-wife, he'd be the perfect partner.

http://www.buddytv.com/slideshows/blood-lust-13-dangerously-sexy-bloodsuckers.aspx

Photograph ~ Mick St John (Alex O'Loughlin) promo picture for Moonlight television series

Welcome 2009!

Wishing you all a 2009 filled with health, love, laughter and success :) I hope your holiday season was amazing!

Moonlight TV Show Australian DVD release date announced

News for all the wonderful Aussie Moonlight and Alex O'Loughlin fans.... We now have a release date for the Moonlight Season One DVD in Australia ~ Wednesday, March 4th 2009 :) I've been told that the price is AU$59.97.

Alex O'Loughlin on list of "50 Hottest Hunks - Ever"

AOL Television has created their list of TV's 50 Hottest Hunks - Ever. Of course, they selected our Alex O'Loughlin! Woo Woo! You can not have a credible list of sexy actors without him. However, I do have an issue with them placing him at #49.

Other gentlemen keeping Alex company on the list...... Jared Leto, George Clooney, Chace Crawford, Jon Hamm, Taye Diggs, Tom Welling, Johnny Depp, Jensen Ackles, Wentworth Miller, Eric Dane, David Boreanaz, Michael Landon, Gary Dourdan, Jonathan Rhys-Meyers, Blair Underwood, Matthew Fox, Taylor Kitsch, Josh Holloway, Patrick Dempsey........

Counting Down the Sexiest Men on TV

49. Alex O'Loughlin

Shows We Loved Him On:
· 'The Shield' (2007)
· 'Moonlight' (2007-08)

Hunk Factor: The Australian native first caught TV fans' eyes as a well-intentioned, and drop-dead gorgeous, new member of the Strike Team on 'The Shield.' But he really sunk his teeth into the role of vampire/private investigator Mick St. John on CBS' short-lived drama 'Moonlight.' Despite his blood-thirsty nature, Mick fell in love with a mortal -- reporter Beth -- and was all the more endearing because he was a vamp with a conscience; he didn't hunt women, kids or innocents.

http://television.aol.com/insidetv/2008/11/04/tvs-50-hottest-hunks-ever/

Photograph ~ Mick St John (Alex O'Loughlin) promotional picture for Moonlight television series

Blood drive in the Bronx this Saturday ~ December 6th

The New York blood drive event is this weekend.... Saturday, 12/06/08. When I first heard about this event, it seemed so far away. December already! I thought I had more time to try to make Santa's "nice" list *grin* One sure way to get on his good side is to donate life saving blood :)

Contact Melissa for exact details and the address.

Alex O'Loughlin Blood Drive
Saturday, December 6th, 2008
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Bronx, NY
AlexOloughlinBloodDrive@yahoo.com
http://www.myspace.com/alexoloughlinblooddrive

Happy Thanksgiving

I have soooooooo much to be thankful for, not the least of which is you :) While we are stuffing ourselves with good food today.... surrounded by family & friends.... I hope you will join me in doing something easy & quick to help those with nothing to eat. To top it off, it is FREE! Click on the links above to donate food through The Hungersite.

Happy Thanksgiving, my friends!

Fan Video ~ Mick St John vamped out and fighting

This is a fun fan video dedicated to Moonlight. Lots of cool scenes of Mick St John the way I like him..... vamped out! Show us those fangs! Pedrolua used many of the fantastic fights from our show, including Alex O'Loughlin and Holly Valance battling as Mick & Lola :)

Music ~ Colder and Colder by Sara Noxx

TV Guide ~ Our Favorite TV and Movie Vampires

The folks at TV Guide have created a list of their top Vampires from films and television shows. It begins with a post about Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson) and the upcoming Twilight movie. Lestat de Lioncourt (Tom Cruise) Interview with a Vampire, Selene (Kate Beckinsale) Underworld, Count Dracula (Bela Lugosi), Bill Compton (Stephen Moyer) True Blood, Mamuwalde (William Marshall) Blacula, David (Kiefer Sutherland) The Lost Boys, Spike (James Marsters) Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Count Orlok (Max Schreck) from the historic film Nosferatu are just a few of the vamps on the list.

Of course, our Mick St John is included :) They used a fab photo of Alex O'Loughlin! I'm sure you recognize the image ~ Mick dripping wet.... open shirt.... bare chest.... fresh out of the motel bathtub after being saved by drinking Beth's blood.... ooooooo my!

Our Favorite TV and Movie Vampires

Mick St. John (Alex O'Loughlin), Moonlight

A modern, gentlemanly vampire, private investigator Mick refuses to let go of his humanity entirely. Unlike other vampires, he refuses to hunt women and children, and even drinks blood from the morgue. Oh, and he's just so dreamy!

http://www.tvguide.com/PhotoGallery/Favorite-TV-Movie-66972/8.aspx

Photograph ~ Mick St John (Alex O'Loughlin) from Moonlight's Fever episode (#1x04)

Thank you for the marvelous messages :)

As you may have noticed, my online life has been fairly limited lately. I know you have because I've received numerous thoughtful inquiries asking if everything is ok :) You are too sweet!

I try to keep my posts focused on the subject that brought you to my blog and not on personal stuff. In this case.... I realized that I need to let you know what has been occupying much of my concentration.

My doctor sent me to have a routine test recently. Something odd was noticed. The concern is discolored areas that can indicate cancerous cells. Gulp! In order to find out if I have cancer or not, I had to have a full body scan. Now, I'm dealing with the hard part of waiting for the results.

On top of that ~ A few weeks ago, I introduced you to our new rescued puppy. Jasper disappeared from our yard :( We love our dog soooo much. Jasper even has a blog.... http://jasperthedoggie.blogspot.com Breaking my heart!

Thankfully, life hasn't been all gloom & doom. Several dear friends came to town (from Florida, Texas, England, etc), we discovered two local bands/performers that rock, celebrated birthdays, danced the night away until the place shut down and so on. Things like this are what keep us going through tough spots, right?

I haven't had much time for online fun. When I do log on, your fantastic messages are very uplifting :)

I hope to have good news to share with you soon. That will make us extremely happy.... at least, until the medical bills begin pouring in *grin*

"Alex O'Loughlin is a major TV star waiting to explode"

A thoughtful fan asked TV Guide's Matt Roush about the long wait for Alex O'Loughlin's new television project. She articulated a worry I've heard from many of you..... Not wanting Alex to lose momentum, fan recognition and appeal by taking too much time out of the public eye.

We want to keep Alex on the media radar!

ASK MATT

Question : I am concerned regarding the ratings for Pushing Daisies and the very real possibility of this show being canceled. While there are no shows on this year that will cause me agony like Moonlight's cancellation did last year, I think Pushing Daisies is a really unique show unlike anything else on television. What do you think of its chances to at least make it for a full season? As I mentioned, I still mourn the loss of Moonlight. While my love of the show was always about the whole show and not a particular actor, I have noticed that Jason Dohring will be on a new HBO show. What is going on with Alex O'Loughlin? CBS signed him to a talent contract and he was supposed to be working on something, but there's been no mention of anything recently, particularly from CBS. Do you know anything? With all his fans, CBS is making a major mistake not getting him on something. — Faye

Matt Roush : Right now, I'm just hoping ABC will air all 13 of the Pushing Daisies episodes that were initially ordered. I'll worry about the rest later, but I think you have to consider it a long shot to make it to the end of the season, let alone beyond, unless someone high up is really looking out for the show. As for Alex O'Loughlin: Haven't heard anything, but to me, an even bigger mistake than not yet having announced his next project would be to rush him into a project before they've found the right one. (And while the early demise of The Ex List no doubt has the I-told-you-so'ers chomping for a Moonlight comeback, that's beyond unlikely.) TV is always at its worst when it's more about the deal than the show, and locking a star into a show if it's not the right fit for either the star or the network is a recipe for disaster. But make no mistake: Alex O'Loughlin is a major TV star waiting to explode, and given the success Simon Baker is finally having with The Mentalist, it should be only a matter of time before O'Loughlin finds a suitable vehicle to take full advantage of his undeniable charisma.

http://www.tvguide.com/Roush/Roush-Fringe-Heroes-35141.aspx

Thank you to Cobby for making sure I knew about this :)

Photograph ~ Alex O'Loughlin doing Q&A session for his film, Feed.

Still no details for Alex O'Loughlin's next project

Fans are anxiously waiting for the details about Alex O'Loughlin's new television project. Lauren asked TV Guide's Matt Mitovich if he had any scoop. Nope!

Today's News: Our Take

Question : Surely there must be some word on what Alex O'Loughlin will be doing next for CBS. Right? — Lauren

Matt : I know the Alex O fans are waiting with bated breath to see what his announced-long-ago talent deal will deliver, so I tried an "end run" and picked the brain of his Aussie pal, Yvonne Strahovski. (Remember, her mom works with his dad back Down Under.) Alas, the Chuck beauty told me, "I haven't spoken to Alex in ages. I owe him a call. You know as much as I do!" O'Sigh. Officially, CBS has "nothing to report at this time."

http://www.tvguide.com/News/Greys-Fringe-Housewives-27487.aspx

The Hey! Nielsen website is shutting down

It's official..... The Hey! Nielsen website is being taken down. You have done such an outstanding job of supporting Moonlight and our cast. Thanks to your dedication our show has been #1 on the Hey! Nielsen for months, even after the cancelation. Your opinions have Alex O'Loughlin at #2, Sophia Myles at #3, Jason Dohring #4, my Alex O'Loughlin fan blog at #5, Alex's fan club site at #7 and Shannyn Sossamon at #9. WOW! *cheer* Let's go out on top!

Tell the world how you feel by sharing your opinions ~

http://www.heynielsen.com/view/moonlight/

http://www.heynielsen.com/view/alex-oloughlin/

http://www.heynielsen.com/view/sophia-myles/

http://www.heynielsen.com/view/jason-dohring/

http://www.heynielsen.com/view/shannyn-sossamon/

http://www.heynielsen.com/view/brian-j-white/

http://www.heynielsen.com/view/jacob-vargas/

http://www.heynielsen.com/view/eric-winter/

http://www.heynielsen.com/view/david-blue/

http://www.heynielsen.com/view/alex-oloughlin-fanblog/

http://www.heynielsen.com/view/fans-of-alex-oloughlin/

Special thank you from me to all who have kept my Alex O'Loughlin fan blog in the Top 10! It is amazing! I appreciate you, my friends :)

http://alexoloughlinfan.blogspot.com

Here is the official announcement message from Hey! Nielsen's staff........

Dear Hey! Nielsen Member,

Hey! Nielsen as you know it will wind down in the coming days as we work on a new consumer site. We thank you for sharing your passionate opinions with us over the last year.

Your feedback was not only insightful, but also a valuable component in several research projects at Nielsen.

During this transition, protecting your privacy is critical. Your personal information will not be shared with any party outside The Nielsen Company. If you no longer wish to be contacted by us, please update your current membership information to opt out of future emails.

Again, we want to thank you for your passionate and honest feedback.

Sincerely,
Hey! Nielsen staff

We welcome your comments.

Alex O'Loughlin talks about Moonlight & other projects ~ past & future

The lovely Melody (from Hollywood The Write Way) has published a new, fantastic interview with Mr Alex O'Loughlin! When you have time, leave a comment to let her know what you think of their chat.

Alex O'Loughlin Interview

As a huge Moonlight fan, it was a top mission of mine (ever since Hollywood The Write Way was created) to interview Australian born actor, Alex O'Loughlin. After CBS cancelled Moonlight earlier this year, thousands of fans were left wondering what that meant for Alex O'Loughlin. How soon would it be until we saw him as a lead on the small screen? This past August, fans got their answer - well sort of. Keep reading to see what our favorite vampire has to say about his upcoming projects, Moonlight, and more.

Tell us about the one year deal you recently signed with CBS.

Alex O'Loughlin : Moonlight came to an end, which was very sad and then I just went away for a couple of weeks to Mexico. When I came home, there were a few offers from different studios and networks. The deal that sat the best for me was what CBS was offering. They were open to negotiation points that I wanted to bring in, which was great and I discussed where I would like to go with my career. Since then, I have been developing an original series with executive producer and head writer on Criminal Minds, Simon Mirren that we have been putting together under Mark Gordon. It is an original concept that we are in the middle of pitching at the moment. It will be a one hour drama that I will be producing and starring in. It is a story of redemption but from a very different point of view.

What is the plot for your next film, Whiteout and explain your character?

Alex O'Loughlin : It is based on a graphic novel. I play an Australian pilot living on a base with a group of people. I am an ambiguous character, I am not quite a cheeky guy, who is up to a little more than we know. It is directed by Dominic Sena, produced by Joel Silver, and I worked with such a great group of people. It is a thriller set in Antartica. I am very excited to see it, I actually have seen very little of it so far.

Do you remember the day that you found out you got the role for Moonlight?

Alex O'Loughlin : Yes, I do! I was in Montreal and I got a call from Joel Silver. He said that he needed me to get on a plane and come to NY immediately. I think it was 5pm and the stores were closing at 5:30pm so I had to race into town and get a suit. I had to book a flight in about 45 minutes, get on a plane to NY and then as I got to NY I was told that the cast from the Pilot had been let go. You know what, I am talking about when I found out the show got picked up, not when I found out that I got the role.

That is okay, you can talk about whatever you want.

Alex O'Loughlin : (laughs) So I didn’t have a cast! I also found out that they were no longer calling it Twilight, they would be calling it Moonlight and there were a few changes in the script. Then I found myself standing on stage at Carnegie Hall and the police did not know who we were or what we were doing…and that was the beginning of Moonlight.

Walk us through the last day of filming Moonlight.

Alex O'Loughlin : I kind of blocked it from my memory a bit. The last few days kind of string together for me. They were very busy and we were shooting like mad, finishing at all hours of the morning. The sun would come up and we had been there for 18, 19, 20 hours. The end of the last day everyone was kind of dragging themselves to their cars and leaving to go home and get some sleep. I wish I could tell you it was a little more poetic but we believed that we were coming back. It was sad.

What characteristics did you bring towards your character that were not displayed in the script?

Alex O'Loughlin : I tried to bring a sense of humor and a sense of irony. People around him did not understand the irony in situation. I tried to bring more of a passion to him. All of that being said, this was very well written. The writers and original creators were amazing. There were so many different avenues that I could have gone with my character but their writing, it made my job easy so I have to thank them a lot.

Tell me what you would have liked to see happen, not what you think would have happened if there was a Season 2 of Moonlight as far as the Mick, Beth, Coraline love triangle.

Alex O'Loughlin : I would have liked to have seen Mick & Beth start exploring a relationship together and see where that goes. Also throw Coraline in to spice things up and put an obstacle in Mick & Beth’s way for dramatic purposes. Coraline wasn’t going anywhere anytime soon and there was a lot to explore there. I also would have to explore whether Mick’s true nature as a vampire, as an immortal creature that lives on human blood would ever come to the surface and if Beth would mind being in more danger than if she was not with Mick.

Do you have a favorite quote from Moonlight?

Alex O'Loughlin : I do, Lola says “Remember darling, half the world is night.” (Episode: B.C.) I love it! I write it on some photos when people ask for autographs. (laughs) I love it!

Can you tell us your favorite episode of filming, The Shield on FX?

Alex O'Loughlin : The last one because I didn’t want to leave that whole experience. The Shield is so well written and all of the writers are so smart! To be able to kick doors open, work with guns, arrest people, have car chases… it is all so much fun. The dialogue was just as much fun because the writers are incredible. I really can’t pinpoint my favorite episode we shot because the entire experience was amazing. Every episode I did just got better and better.

Tell me about filming the movies, The Invisible and August Rush.

Alex O'Loughlin : The Invisible was shot in Vancouver and I was a lead but I was not the main lead. So I had a bunch of time off in Vancouver at such a beautiful time of the year when winter was approaching. My character worked out a lot since he had a lot of time on his hands so I ran 10-12 miles a day for 5 days a week, and shaved my head for the role. It was very physical but that was fun. There is one part in the film where Margarita Levieva’s character, Annie has me at gunpoint on the edge. When she kicks me off the small edge, she actually did that! I had a wire on me. The take that they used was actually when I almost lost my balance, so that was fun.

August Rush was a wonderful experience for me. I read the script all the way through while I was shooting The Invisible and I loved it and I read it again. I knew I had to be part of that film. I put down 2 tests at a studio in Vancouver. I played guitar and sang a couple of songs and did a few dialogue scenes. That was all actually for the lead role that Jonathan Rhys Meyers ended up playing. I spoke to the director, Kirsten Sheridan and she said that they needed a known name for the role but she would love to give me the role of Marshall. She re-wrote the character, she pumped that role up because it was a much smaller role in the beginning. We all lived together in NY and I had never lived in NY before so it was one of the greatest times of my life.

What is the most important thing that you have learned about yourself coming from Australia and making your way into Hollywood?

Alex O'Loughlin : I have learned to be able to back yourself up and give yourself what you need. It is such a cut throat industry where you get knocked down so much and get rejected so much. If you do not back yourself up, no one else is going to so you really need to learn to get up, shake the sand off your chest and keep going. Do not take yourself so seriously. All of this stuff is really wonderful if it all crumbles tomorrow, it is okay. I can go home and do something else. Not that I want to do that but it is about keeping the right perspective.

http://www.hollywoodthewriteway.com/2008/10/alex-oloughlin.html

Photograph ~ Alex O'Loughlin meeting the public while doing the Moonlight panel at the Paley Center for Media in Los Angeles (April 2008).

Message of thanks and information from Alex O'Loughlin

Another thoughtful message from Alex O'Loughlin :)

October already!

Hello everyone.

I would like to start by talking a bit about The American Red Cross. As you all know I was approached whilst on the show Moonlight to be a spokesperson and representative for this organization. Of course I accepted immediately. I felt honored to be a part of it and hoped I could somehow make a difference in the lives of others. Now with my Red Cross involvement drawing to a close I can only hope I did enough, but that being said I would like to bring up something I have mentioned before.

ALL THE OTHER PEOPLE INVOLVED!!

It was only possible for me to participate because so many wonderful, committed and passionate people came before me and put everything in it's right place for me to be able to slip into the role I eventually did. There are so many of you (and you know who you are!) who were instrumental in this venture and some of you I had the opportunity to thank personally, but to the others I never met or spoke with, thank you so very much. From the bottom of my heart I appreciate the goodwill and charity with which you all worked, and if everyone in the world practiced the same selflessness as you, well..... ;) I think we would all be doing just fine by now! Thank you.

I have only just caught up on all of my birthday mail and there were many of you who sent the most wonderful gifts and cards/letters/messages. It made my birthday something extra ordinary and I felt very loved so thank you very much!!

Wow, lots of "thank you"s today.

As for me, I am great. I am very busy, and have been since we last chatted, on the new project I am developing but it is all still hush hush, sorry guys! Anyway, I don't want to get anyone's hopes up in case we don't make it to the screen. So fingers crossed!

I will keep you all posted as soon as I have some exciting news!!

All my love

Alex x x

Blood drive in the Bronx ~ December 6th

The lovely Melissa has passed along info for a new blood drive event she is organizing. Yea! It will take place in New York this December. Contact her for exact details and the address.

Alex O'Loughlin Blood Drive
Saturday, December 6th, 2008
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Bronx, NY
AlexOloughlinBloodDrive@yahoo.com
http://www.myspace.com/alexoloughlinblooddrive

Holly Valance to guest star on new tv show, Valentine

Holly Valance played the delectably dangerous Vampiress Lola on Moonlight. As you know, she is also the real life girlfriend of series star Alex O'Loughlin. Holly is guest starring in a new tv show called Valentine. It airs on the CW Network. Her episode, Act Naturally (#1x03), will be shown on Sunday, October 19th @ 7:00 pm Central/8:00 pm Eastern.

The brief, official synopsis for Valentine ~ A family of Greek gods brings soulmates together, while keeping their true identities as deities a secret.

Info about Holly's episode & character.........

Posing as lawyers, the Valentines save a movie starlet (Holly Valance) from jail time and get her a community-service assignment at a struggling theater. The actress' soul mate is the theater's owner (Ryan Devlin), who has doubts about her work ethic. Meanwhile, Phoebe breaks into Kate's apartment to find proof that she can't be trusted.

Photograph ~ Vivi Langdon (Holly Valance), Kate Providence (Christine Lakin) & Danny Valentine (Kristoffer Polaha) in a scene from the CW television series Valentine.

New audio interview with Alex O'Loughlin

Moonlight Detective has done a wonderful new audio interview with Alex O'Loughlin. He discusses the cancelation of Moonlight, trying to keep his fans updated, working on his next television project for CBS with Simon Mirren (head writer & executive producer of Criminal Minds), association with the American Red Cross coming to an end, a really funny synopsis of his new movie Whiteout, etc. One thing he mentions about Moonlight being canceled is worrying because the crew members were suddenly without their much needed paychecks.... such a sweet guy!

Lovely to hear Alex's delicious voice and Australian accent :)

Click on the link below to reach the website & listen to Alex O'Loughlin's interview (Windows Media Player or QuickTime is required in order to play the audio file)...........

http://moonlight-detective.com/?p=556

Photograph ~ Alex O'Loughlin talking to fans during the Moonlight Panel at the 2008 New York Comic Con

Moonlight TV Show US DVD Release Date Announced!

Marvelous news, my friends! Alex O'Loughlin's tv show, Moonlight, is coming out on DVD *cheer* We have a release date for the United States market finally :) The region 1/US Moonlight Season One DVD Box Set will be released on January 20th, 2009 *cheer* All 16 episodes. No word yet on what, if any extras will be included. Mark your calendars!

Wanna preorder your copy of the Moonlight complete series DVD now?!? The list price for the box set is $39.98..... but..... right now Amazon is selling it for $27.99 :) You can use the link above to snag a copy for yourself &/or as a splendid gift.

A favorite wallpaper ~ Alex O'Loughlin as Mick St John

We have tons and tons of wonderful photos of Alex O'Loughlin as Mick St John. Can the man take a bad picture?! ha! Remembering faves due to the anniversary brought this image to mind. It is from Moonlight's Sleep Beauty episode (#1x10).... another favorite of mine :) This Mick photograph struck me so that I had to have it as wallpaper. I thought I would repost it to share with you in honor of yesterday's premiere anniversary.

Video ~ Mick St John & Beth Turner's first kiss

Thinking about the first anniversary of Moonlight's television premiere has brought to mind many of my favorite moments from the show. In this video, we see Mick & Beth's 1st & 2nd kisses. Definitely one of my all time top scenes! When Alex O'Loughlin flashes that incredible smile at the end ~ Oooooooooooo my! Actually, he is mesmerizing through out the entire scene. I remember the impact it had on me while watching the Arrested Development episode (#1x05) last Fall. Still does!

Vampires & Slayers ~ Alex O'Loughlin audio interview from NYCC

Vampires and Slayers website has posted another great Moonlight related audio interview. This time, it is Ed's chat with Alex O'Loughlin at the NY Comic Con on April 20th, 2008.

Note : You must be a member of the site in order to listen to Alex O'Loughlin's interview. If you don't mind, please let them know that I sent ya by putting my name ~ Kandyegirl (like you didn't know *grin*) ~ as the answer to "How did you find out about Vampires & Slayers?" Thanks :)

MOONLIGHT AUDIO INTERVIEW: ALEX O'LOUGHLIN AT NEW YORK COMIC CON
by Edward Gross ~ Editor of the Damned

Last spring both Alex O'Loughlin and Jason Dohring appeared at New York Comic Con to promote Moonlight, which was yet to return for its final four episodes. At that time, V&S editor Edward Gross caught up with both actors (the interview with Jason has previously been posted here), and what follows is his conversation with Alex O'Loughlin. Note that Jason was sitting next to him at the time doing a separate interview -- and pay attention early on to Alex's discussion about his pizza, which is amusing. The conversation covers a number of topics, most notably the sequence in which Josef turns Mick back into a vampire.

Use this link to hear Alex O'Loughlin's interview :
http://vampiresandslayers.ning.com/profiles/blog/show?id=2235870%3ABlogPost%3A24318

Photograph ~ Alex O'Loughlin (Mick St John) and Jason Dohring (Josef Kostan) talking to fans during the Moonlight panel at the New York Comic Con

Alex O'Loughlin/Moonlight Blood Drive in LaVergne, TN this weekend

Moonlight fans continue to donate blood in honor of our show and its leading man.......

Alex O'Loughlin/Moonlight Blood Drive
LaVergne, TN Old Timers Day
Saturday, September 20th, 2008
11:00 am to 3:00 pm
@ Veterans Memorial Park
Floyd Mayfield Drive
LaVergne, Tennessee

Possible US release for Moonlight's Season One DVD

TV Guide has more news about the possible release of Alex O'Loughlin's tv series, Moonlight, on DVD.........

DVD News and Reviews

For Moonlight Fans, a "Bite" of Good News
by Matt Mitovich & David Lambert

People want their Mick at night... and in the daytime... and, heck, whenever else they please. And yet thus far, the avid fans of CBS' short-lived Moonlight have been frustrated by the lack of a release date for a DVD set. Further exacerbating the sorry sitch is the fact that a November Region 2 (aka European) release was announced while Statesiders were left in limbo.

But the long wait may be about to end for us Yanks. Earlier this week in an online chat with DVD enthusiasts, reps for Warner Home Video advised Moonlight fans to "stay tuned for good news you can really sink your teeth into in the next month."

The good news: It sounds like a firm U.S. DVD release soon will be announced. The bad news: Dollars to donuts, the discs you are so blood-thirsty for won't be on shelves in time for the holidays, but rather just before or after New Year's.

http://community.tvguide.com/blog-entry/TVGuide-Editors-Blog/Dvd-News-Reviews/Moonlight-Dvd-Release/800046849

Photograph ~ Mick St John (Alex O'Loughlin) half vamped out in Moonlight's Fever episode (#1x04)

Kandye's puppy tale

It has been rainy and overcast in the city due to the edges of the hurricane. That causes night to fall early. It was becoming heavy twilight when Tommmmmmy dashed off to grab our dinner before True Blood tonight. As he approached a busy intersection (4 lanes on all sides ~ crossed by railroad tracks), he noticed cars swerving and slamming on their brakes. Accident? Crazy driver? No.... a small, dark figure cowered in the middle of traffic.

Inching first one way and then the other, but never reaching safety. A confused puppy faltered while cars honked, skidded and sped around him. My sweet Tommmmmy swooped to his rescue! He threw on the emergency brake & jumped out into the street. Other thoughtful drivers stopped to block the traffic in each direction so that he could reach the frightened puppy without being hit himself. There were many smiles of relief. One lady rolled down her window just to yell thanks!

No momma dog or other pups to be found.

Once they were finally safe in the warm, dry truck, Tommmmy called me. When I answered, the first thing he said was ~ "We have a new addition to our family!"

I want to introduce you all to Jasper :) We do not know what kinda dog he is, aside from adorable. Any ideas? Click on the photos above for a closer look.

YouChoose Poll ~ Better Chemistry ~ Mick & Beth or Edward & Bella

A new poll is up at the YouChoose website asking "Which couple has better chemistry, Mick & Beth from Moonlight or Edward & Bella from Twilight?" Gorgeous Vampires and their lovely ladies......

http://www.youchoose.net/campaign/mick_beth_or_edward_bella#campaignnodetab

Photograph #1 ~ Beth Turner (Sophia Myles) and Mick St John (Alex O'Loughlin) in Moonlight's Fever episode (#1x04)

Photograph #2 ~ Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson) and Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) in the new movie, Twilight. Twilight's release date in the US is November 21st, 2008.