so what do u think on jeff goldlum being on law and order ci as an new det

I hate the replacement. I'll miss Chris Noth. I think that the entire show has "gone down the tubes".

I'm not quite sure what to think. I think it will all depend on how they introduce him and write him in. Personally, i don't think that the show has declined. I do miss seeing VDO every week though!

Jeff Goldblum: The Media Diet, Telluride 2008



"Jeff Goldblum is at Telluride to promote his new film, Adam Resurrected, directed by Paul Schrader. The film follows the story of a Holocaust survivor who also happens to be a clown. Committed to an asylum after the war, he becomes a ring leader of sorts. On the opening day of the festival Goldblum was graciously hugging young fans and striking odd poses for snap-shots. We got a chance to ask him about his media intake, which includes a substantial amount homework from Schrader..."

http://www.pastemagazine.com/around_the_we...uride-2008.html

We may have a name for Goldblum's character if Roger Catlin - the TV Eye at Courant.com can be trusted. He was asked if the name of Goldblum's character will be James Pierce and he said no, it will be Zach Nichols.

http://blogs.courant.com/roger_catlin_tv_e...er-veeps-w.html

So is that his name Zach Nichols?

Hi Jyran,

Yes, Jeff Goldblum's character name is Zach Nichols.

Comedians and Ikea partner for Web show

Kimberly Maul

"Comedienne Illeana Douglas stars in a new Web-based comedy show, Easy to Assemble, which is funded by $50,000 from furniture company Ikea. In the series, Douglas takes time off from acting in Hollywood to work at an Ikea..."

Jeff Goldblum is also slated to appear in the 10 episode Ikea comedy show.

http://www.prweekus.com/Comedians-and-Ikea...article/119211/

From the USA network, character profile info on Det. Zach Nichols

"Det. Zach Nichols

After September, 11th 2001, Detective Zach Nichols left the police force to discover the meaning of life. But a cerebral, quirky and efficient cop doesn't stay away for long. Now, Det. Nichols' Socratic approach to crime scene investigation has his new partner, Det. Wheeler, and his old partner, Captain Ross, just trying to keep up..."

http://www.usanetwork.com/series/criminali...hols/index.html



From the USA Network Jeff Goldblum Actor bio

"Jeff Goldblum

With a career spanning film, television, and theater, Jeff Goldblum is one of the most talented and respected actors of his generation.

He can next be seen in Paul Schrader's "Adam Resurrected," in which he plays Adam, a stage performer who survives the concentration camps during the time of the Holocaust. The film takes place immediately following the fall of Nazi Germany and will be released sometime in 2008..."

http://www.usanetwork.com/series/criminali...ichols/bio.html

I'm very disappointed with Chris Noth's departure, and I'm definitely not thrilled with Jeff Goldblum as an attempted replacement. Since I also don't care for the female partner, Wheeler, I'll be skipping these episodes. A darn shame, since I've loved CI since the first episode ... but I only have eyes for Goren/Eames now.

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By MATT MITOVICH AND MICKEY O'CONNOR
TV GUIDE


"...Can you tell us anything about Jeff Goldblum's Law & Order: Criminal Intent character? — Amanda

Mickey: I can tell you that he doesn't appear in the Nov. 7 season opener. But I have seen him in a few scenes with Julianne Nicholson, and I think you'll be surprised. Far from trotting out the usual stammering theatrics, Goldblum-as-cop is a cool customer. I hear his character's parents were both shrinks, so clearly it will be revealed that he, too, is a total nut job..."

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/tvguide/384422_tvgif22.html

Happy Birthday to Jeff Goldblum, who turns 56 today.

'Adam' moves to meet Oscar

Film's qualifying run likely to be in N.Y. and L.A. in December
By Gregg Kilday


"Paul Schrader's "Adam Resurrected" is throwing its hat into the Oscar ring.

Producer Ehud Bleiberg said Wednesday that he is planning to book an Oscar-qualifying run for the film in December in New York and Los Angeles so it can meet the requirements for awards consideration..."

Hollywood Reporter

I hope they don't try to make Det. Nichols and Det. Wheeler become romanticly involved. Didn't they try that with Wheeler and Logan and that didn't work out! Leave the romance out and stick with the crime, like you do with Goren and Eames.

I'm not a fan of Alicia Witt's or Jeff Goldblum, but I'm going to give it a try. To be honest with you, I'll take every other week of Goren/Eames, instead of Vince/Kate quitting and then we have nothing. Plus, let's face it, both Alicia Witt and Jeff Goldblum are trying to fill some pretty big feet (Vince's and Kate's and no pun was intended) and the powers that be are trying to keep Kate, Vince and us fans happy and that can't be easy.

So, here's your choice people, either turn your tv on when Goldblum and Witt are on, or Criminal Intent will be cancelled because ratings have fallen. I'm not telling you that you have to watch it, but you have to have your tv turned to it. If you dislike the two actors that much go for a ride or read a book or call someone or go play on your computer, but make sure L&O, CI is on. If I'm not mistaken, it's a ratings game.

The quote is supposed to be "some pretty big shoes" not feet. I already edited this post once and it wouldn't let me do it again. Sorry.

This article was written before the USA network changed CI's season premiere. It gives some additional info about the character and how he was going to be introduced, etc. And that Logan's character will be discussed, his absence explained.

Peachy


Tuned In: Jeff Goldblum takes on the law
Pittsburgh native joins 'Law & Order: Criminal Intent' cast
Sunday, November 02, 2008
By Rob Owen, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

"...Nichols arrives following the departure of Det. Mike Logan (Chris Noth), whose absence will be addressed.

"Wheeler mentions something about Logan casually, the level at which he was burnt out," said Robert Nathan, a Johnstown native and the new executive producer for the series' Nichols-Wheeler episodes. "But we'll bring it back in a bigger way later in the season. We'll talk more about where Logan is and why he left and she will begin to reveal some of what she believes is going to happen with Logan."

Nathan said it's too soon to say if viewers will see Logan again on "Criminal Intent" (9 p.m. Friday), but he hopes Noth will come back as a guest star. Right now his primary concern is introducing Goldblum's new character...."

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08307/924043-67.stm

LIVE WITH REGIS AND KELLY, syndicated

Jeff Goldblum is scheduled to appear November 10th.



LATE NIGHT WITH CONAN O'BRIEN, NBC

Goldblum is scheduled to appear Wednesday November 12th



http://www.interbridge.com/lineups.html


EDIT: Goldblum's appearance on Conan O'Brien doesn't appear to be happening.

The site does not list Goldblum.

Conan

Some Getty photos of Jeff at the AFI Film Festival.

Goldblum

2008-11-10

Jeff Goldblum, Sam Waterston to Present International Emmy Award


"NEW YORK, November 10: Law & Order: Criminal Intent's new cast member, Jeff Goldblum, and Law & Order veteran Sam Waterston will be on hand at the 2008 International Emmys to present the Founders Award to Dick Wolf.

The two actors join a host of other celebrities at The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences' flagship annual awards, which celebrate the best programming produced outside of the U.S..."

http://www.worldscreen.com/newscurrent.php...ldblum11108.htm

Jeff Goldblum is scheduled to appear on "The View" 12/3/2008

http://www.interbridge.com/lineups.html

Some pictures of Goldblum at the 18th Annaul Gothan Independent Film Awards

Getty Images Goldblum
WireImage Goldblum

Here is the video of Jeff Goldblum's interview on the View 12/3/08

http://abc.go.com/daytime/theview/video

JEFF GOLDBLUM

FAMED FACE OF 'THE FLY' RECALLS EATING DIRT FOR A LIFE-CHANGING ACTING EXPERIENCE IN 'ADAM RESURRECTED'

By LARRY GETLEN

"JEFF Goldblum has been a regular big-screen presence since forgetting his mantra in 1977's "Annie Hall." The Pittsburgh native went on to make his mark as oily but charismatic anti-heroes in "The Fly" and "Jurassic Park." But little in his past hinted at the intensity he displays in Friday's "Adam Resurrected." Directed by "Taxi Driver" and "Raging Bull" screenwriter Paul Schrader, the film, based on a controversial Israeli novel, stars Goldblum as Adam Stein, one of Europe's top entertainers before the onset of the Holocaust. He is sent to the camps and taken as a personal pet - literally - by a sadistic SS officer played by Willem Dafoe. By the late '50s, Stein has gone somewhat crazy, and "Adam Resurrected" tells the story of what he endured..."


http://www.nypost.com/seven/12072008/enter...2980.htm?page=0

Jeff Goldblum is scheduled to appear on "Late Night With Conan Obrien" on Wednesday 12/17/08

http://www.interbridge.com/lineups.html

This is the clip of Goldblum on the O'Brien show. Wait for the add to play first. Goldblum interview is about 14:38 into the video.



Obrien

I just watched the clip that Peachybc put on with Jeff on the O'Brien show and Jeff was adorable. At first I was dreading the new Criminal Intent with Jeff coming on, but now I can't wait. Peachy, thanks for putting the clip online. I really enjoyed it.

Thanks to Daz for spotting these USA Network Jeff Goldblum interviews -- a five part interview discussing his CI character.

http://www.usanetwork.com/series/criminali...o/goldblum.html

Some photographs of Jeff Goldblum, who attended the USA Network's "Amercian Character: A Photographic Journey" event on March 12, 2009.

Goldblum Getty Images

I would love to see them get rid of the ladies and put the men together. This would make the show alot better. I think if they had put Noth with Vince it would have been the best CI. I'm just not crazy about the women they are partenered with. Just my opinion!!!!

I am really looking forward to Jeff's role on the show- I love the quirky characters he usually portrays.
One of my all time favorite actors on one of my favorite shows- You can't ask for anything more!
I never warmed up to Noth after the original L & O probably because I prefer VDO. (Sorry Noth fans!)

Goldblum scheduled to appear on "Late Show with David Letterman"


*Monday, April 20    Actor Jeff Goldblum; ventriloquist Jeff Dunham

http://www.nt2099.com/J-ENT/news/american-...ion-network-11/

Please note the Letterman show only lists guests up to April 10th.

http://lateshow.cbs.com/latenight/lateshow/show_info/guests/

I'm a big Jeff Goldblum fan. I haven't really watched the show in a long while, but I plan to start back to watching it... to check him [Jeff] out. I think he's sexy in a very quirky way. If you're reading this. 'Jeff I love you.' Oh, don't tell my husband. Jeff is too sexy. I met him once after a Broadway play, and he was so nice. Very patient with everyone signing autographs. Just seems like a cool person.

Oh, I like that other weird guy... on the show too. Not sure that actor's name... the one who's the know it all. Reminds me of my husband.

Signed (In love with Mr. Goldblum... but not stalking.... that's not legal).

More of a caricature than a character. Put him back with the dinousaurs and bring back Chris Noth!!!

Just want to say how much I think Jeff Goldblum rocks as Zach! I've never been a fan of Goren, and the Chris Noth character was just okay. Always did love Eames, however.

But Jeff brings a natural acting ability and a quiet intelligence that doesn't scream, "Headcase!"

I will definitely catch or record all epis now that he's a castmember.


Thanks!

Hey enough with shots at Goren and Eames. Enough with the shots at Nichols and Wheeler. I like both sets of detectives. Nichols, while not exactly to the same degree as Goren, is an analytical detective. In some ways he is also a bit like Charlie Crews from the late series Life. Logan was more of a hunch playing detective--don't get me wrong--I liked him but I just felt he was a bit like a fish out of water in the CI squad.

Someone mentioned something about how the writers tried to create a Logan/Wheeler romance. I never got that feeling. I don't see a romance develping between the Nichols/Wheeler team. I don't think it would work. There just isn't that dynamic going between the two of them.

I think the writers are trying too hard to make Nichols "quirky" and are damaging his credibility for me. They had to play catch up ball after the first set of writers were fired and it just seems like they're throwing so much stuff into the air that they can't juggle it all believably. They did the same thing with Barrack, had her mumbling under her breath, speaking six languages and reading into Logan's eagerness all in the first episode. This time, Nichols is schmoozing the locals, playing like a concert pianist and diagnosing psychoses before the third commercial break.

We learned about Goren's idiosyncracies slowly. Found out about the vast wealth of his knowledge a little at a time. They're just trying to establish the character in too a short period of time and giving him too perfect of a pedigree. His father can't just be a psychiatrist. He has to be a world class psychiatrist, published and held in awe by the guy who happened to be responsible for the storyline for "In Treatment". It's all too pat and perfect to be believable.

Hello all! My first post!

Jeff Goldblum?................LOVE him! And love the character of Zach, too! He's a great contrast to VDO and I'm enjoying the two different teams a lot this season as a nice juxtaposition to each other.

Great casting!

Welcome to the NBC LOCI board, GroovyBlackCat.

Glad you're enjoying this season of CI.

Thank you, peachybc!

I have to say Mr Goldblum has freshened up the series nicely for this viewer.

Jeff is scheduled to appear on Late Night with Jimmy Falon on June 19th.

http://www.interbridge.com/lineups.html

I could have sworn I posted on this thread yesterday, but anyway I think Goldblum is a terrific addition to the show. I would like to see his 'back story' featured, like TPTB did with Goren's family.

Videos of Goldblum on Jimmy Fallon show

http://www.latenightwithjimmyfallon.com/

http://www.colbertnation.com/the-colbert-r...--jeff-goldblum

MUST WATCH jeff was funny as hell!!!!

I adore Jeff Goldblume! If Chris had replaced him I'd be up in arms.
Chris Noth, is good but Jeff is superb.
He has that special quirky something seen in D'Nafrio.
He is very bright and different, that stands out.

Jeff Goldblum on Colbert Nation talking about his reported death. LOL


http://www.colbertnation.com/the-colbert-r...-will-be-missed

Thanks to JD for letting me know about this video.

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I must say that Jeff Goldblum's character is growing on me. I liked Chris Noth a lot, but Goldblum does add a fresh and quirky character. I like watching Jeff work.

I would have been devastated, though, had there been a replacement for Vincent D'Onofrio. For me, he is so integral to the show; he is synonymous with the show IMO. I also think Vince has created one of the most complex, fascinating and intriguing television characters I can recall (and I've been around the dial a few times).

Bottom line, I do look forward to seeing where Jeff Goldblum's capable hands take his new character.

Jeff Goldblum is scheduled to appear on Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson 7/9/09

http://www.interbridge.com/lineups.html

I gotta say, I'm really enjoying Goldblum on CI. He is a great addition.

I think Goldblum is doing a great job, I love the character. He's just quirky enough to be interesting and Jeff Goldblum certainly knows how to fit himself to Det. Nichols. I was a little surprised at how much I look forward to his episodes since I'm a huge fan of Noth and D'Onofrio. Who knew it could get even better? And I like the female detectives on CI much better than the lawyers on L&O, they seem like what they are - models turned actress.