ciaddict I guess you can't please everyone. If I felt as strongly about Chris Noth as some people do, I might be really tempted to post to the negative thread as well. But I am psyched that they got such a talented actor even though I will miss Chris.

The Vault

nothing new under the sun, but for other yonkis of hands

http://www.pr-inside.com/goldblum-replaces...amp-r670561.htm

Look at these long fingers. They remind me of VDO

Welcome to LOCI, JG! I can't wait to see your new role in LOCI after your ID days!

That's so great!! Happy that Jeff is looking forward to being on the show, and cares what the fans think.

Nothing against our beloved VDO or Noth, but Goldblum is much more a household name (and face) than either one of them. He's been in several Blockbuster movies in lead roles. I mean, everyone has seen Jurassic Park & Independence Day, haven't they? Can't say the same for VDO's films, except Men In Black & he was unrecognizable. Noth only has "SATC" and mostly women in a particular bracket go to see that.

My point is that Goldblum could attract a whole slew of new casual viewers. And that's a good thing. More viewers keeps VDO on the little screen for another season.

Well, this isn't the place for this, but I felt The addiction of Chris Noth saved VDO. I wasn't a big fan, but if it kept VDO as Goren I was all for it. Half a series with VDO as Goren was better than none, and I am forever in his debt.

Now with Jeff Goldblum coming on board, I have the same welcoming feelings. I am excited to see how they will portray his character, in the CI world and how he will work with Wheeler, but I feel maybe Falacci might have been better suited for him. But Thanks, Jeff, for coming on board, cause still half a season with VDO is better than none.

Now if it were the other way around? Jeff was replacing VDO? I would be furious, I would quit watching CI, I would be crying me a river. Oh my I have to go, I don't want to even think about it. But I wouldn't be bashing Jeff, it's not his fault.

So welcome aboard Jeff! The noromo's welcome you!

I have been wondering lately if the executives at CI had Jeff Goldblum waiting in the wings in case VDO decided to leave.

Jeff tends to always play the same type of character as Goren, as has been mentioned in several posts above.

I refuse to compare Jeff to VDO, because there is no way to compare VDO to anyone. He is in a class by himself.

Now with Chris leaving, they already have their man.

I don't really thing that was it. Vincent has made it pretty clear he wasn't going anywhere while Chris has been sounding pretty ambivilent for a while now.

I think this is a shift to get the two halves of the show more in sync with each other. My mom (a Noth fan) always accuses me of not likeing the Logan episodes, but she's wrong about that. I like them, in the same way I like the mothership episodes. That's what they feel like; regular Law and Order episodes just witout the lawyers. They're fun to watch once, but I'm not going to record them and watch 3-4 times to absorb evey nuance of the performances because, well, there are just less layers involved.

But with Jeff coming in, I'm thinking the off episodes might just seem more like the others. I'm ready for more quirky brilliance and I'm not worried that it'll be a copy at all. My greatest hopes are that Jeff and the writers come up with something as interesting, brilliant and multifaceted as Goren but as unique as Jeff has always been in everything he does.

Good Luck Jeff!

He's yet to appear in an episode, and you're asking if he's hot? Give us a break.

I think he's growing on me.



Oh look--no tie clip!


And I've always had a thing for geeky!

Oh I hope they do the glasses thing, I am actually looking forward to the episodes. I can't wait.

sorry if this thread offends you , but it was too combat the negative threads about him, if you don't like it don't post in it.

*Giggles!* Me, too! Didn't he wear his glasses on ID movie? I wonder if he's going to wear it on his very first ep?

I hope so!

For several years now, everytime something happens on CI - the assumption is that it's because VDO is 'leaving'? As far as I've ever been able to tell - he made one comment in one interview years ago. (that's been rehashed in other written pieces, not during other interviews though) that he was done when his contract was up. Well, that never happened. He's even said, he's quite happy there, but we don't seem to be able to believe that. Has he ever really lied to us?



It's not as if the thread is about his character on the show. He has been in the public eye for awhile now - people have formed impressions about him. I'm guessing yours are not too favorable?

Jeff G: Look into my eyes... You will be under my spell
& love me just as much as you do VDO!!!

I am just paranoid. Also, his character has been in such a deep spiral for so long, it would be an easy character-driven out if he wanted to leave.

As far as I know, he has yet to re-sign. If he is all about quality work, he has another excuse too.

Why wouldn't he re-sign, it is just 8 episodes?

I dig the glasses...somehow they're right on JG.

The Vault (I am so glad they picked an actor to replace Chris Noth and not some random pretty boy)

ITA. I was also thinking that, with this new split, LOCI would be more like the Columbo/McMillan & Wife/Mccloud Murder Mystery weeks of way back when. I really liked M&W and Columbo (a bit disappointed when it was McCloud's week) and thought they were both equally excellent. I'm hoping that will be the case next season with LOCI. Of course, I'll always have a bigger sense of excitement when it's G/E week but, still... I hope I'll look forward to a Jeff G week as well. We'll see.
Welcome Aboard Jeff!

The more I think about it, the more I see Goldblum's character butting heads with both Captain Ross & Wheeler, at least initially. That is if he plays his usual know-it-all, cocky, hyper, all-over-the-place character.

Definitely some eye rolling from Wheeler will be in order. And Ross will absolutely lose all patience.

Can't wait for the possible fireworks.

i am not quite sure where to post this rumor i got, but he will be portraying dr. malcolm on jurassic park IV. not officially sure, but i read this somewhere.

I still like Jurassic Park and Independence Day the best. I can still see his explaining the "chaos theory" using the back of the womans hand...





I think it will be good too. I am eager to see how it plays out, how they are introduced. I wonder if they will work a case together to get aquainted, like Goren/Eames and Logan/Barrick did. That would be cool.




WORD!!! Welcome!



I can see your point Jryan...I would hate to see VDO go and much as Chris fans are ahitng him going. But you are right, blaming the new guy won't bring back the old guy. Everything happens for a reason...lets see where this all goes.



I like the glasses too, they "fit" him.

I am really excited about this. Hope it breaths new life into CI>

No I do not in any way think Jeff G is HOT. I still picture him in the movie "the fly." Yuk... However, he is a great actor and can play quirky as well as serious. I'm not a real fan of Goren or Eames they are both good but I'm just not crazy about there characters. I think if Jeff G's character is written well he can add some life into the show (as long as the writing is good). Then again there are only so many Law and Orders out there it's bound to happen that shows either become repetative or become impausable. Only time will tell.

good post pfchristine! I am anxious to see the start of Season 8, and we're not even halfway through 7B.




Like the glasses! Hope he wears them in a few episodes.
Not too long ago, I caught "Earth Girls Are Easy", one of his early movies....really liked the scene when he steps out after the makeover from the alien fur! Lookin' mighty fine, I might add.

Okay, I know USA are smart people and have a reason for playing it...but I watched Jurassic Park earlier today. I have to say, not necessarly hot to me...he is cute and intriguing in a nerdy sort of way (I guess I may as well admit, I am hooked on Vince, big surprse huh?, so to me there is no comparison), but I am really looking foward to how Jeff commits to a LOCI character. I think it will be a new and exciting thing to look forward to with the next season. I also thank him for joining our "team" to keep our show going strong.


PS I like the glasses on Jurassic Park. Those squarish, black frames seem to fit his personality! And he does have a nice smile...makes you smile to see it.

My girlfriend has Jurassic Park trilogy and we watched it together in Mom Ciaddict's living room. Jeff Goldblum does look better in glasses.

I like the glasses, too.

I've been meaning to go find pics from "Earthgirls" (hysterical movie, btw), but haven't had time yet (vacation keeps getting in the way...) He plays opposite Geena Davis in that movie......

What's the deal with JG? I thought Logan will be killed off, I hope not but, no sight of LG yet. You guys need to feel me in on the status of Logan leaving. Is he leaving? I haven't seen anything re:JG coming on the show, so what's up? Totally confused.

There is a thread somewhere about Chris leaving that has a link to articles. Chris is leaving at the end of this season and Jeff Goldblum will replace him next season. And there is some speculation as to whether Logan will be killed off. I'm still in mourning about him leaving (and refusing to believe that Logan will die), but I think Jeff is a great actor and can't wait to see what kind of detective he will be.

I guess if you think flies are!!! LOL!!! Just kiddin'.

glasses do make the man! Can't wait to see the pics.......you're right, "Earth Girls" is a hoot!

Here are a few flasymom!








Jeff will be coming on the show when it airs again for the new season...I believe thats what the articles I have read say. He still does not have a character name, according to tv guide. Maybe he is just ebing secretive?!

Here are a few from Jurassic Park:






And this one for fun...

I'm a grown woman, but this pic scares the hell out of me!

I just saw that little write-up this morning and read it quickly. I believe it also says he will play a detective who gets into the psychology the criminals. So he will be profiling like Goren does? I'm not worried about him trying to copy Goren, I know that Jeff will put his own spin on his character. But it will be interesting to see how he is recieved by fans. One of the complaints I've read about the Logan episodes over the last few years is that they are too much like the Mothership episodes and not what CI was supposed to be. So if we have both sets of detectives delving into the "criminal intent" side of things, will that make people happy? Somehow I suspect not. There will be too many unfavorable comparisons to Goren. But I'm planning to like this new detective and enjoy watching his episodes.

I’m all for more psychologically driven episodes. That used to be one of my complaints about the Logan episodes. They weren’t very CI like in comparison to Goren/Eames episodes; although, I think the Logan/Wheeler episodes have greatly improved this second half of the season. I think they should deal more with what’s going on in the minds of the perps. This is Major Case, detectives at the top of their game (so to speak) and the show is about the criminal’s intent. I’m excited that they got JG to come on board and look forward to his first episode. I hope they do an episode with Goren/Eames and JG/Wheeler. I like how SVU involves everyone.

I would love to see all 4 of them working together, too.

As much as I love the original L&O, nothing compares to LOCI!!!!! It's just a different show! So, when Logan is on, I pretend like I am watching the original L&O.... It will be nice to have Jeff on. Then, it will feel like I am watching the CRIMINAL INTENT part of the show all the time!!!
As long as it keeps VDO on the show, I am all for it!
BOTH SETS OF DETECTIVES -- INTO THE CRIMINAL INTENT SIDE: IT WILL MAKE ME HAPPY!


EXACTLY!
Just like ITWSH (I hope so.)


Once again, just like ITWSH.... (I've been hoping they will do that again in another 2 hour epi.)

OOPS! I forgot to answer the topic question!

No. I do not think Jeff Goldblum is hot.

However, I do think he is very talented.

I am looking forward to seeing him on LOCI.... I think this is a good role for him.
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I will always think of him as Ian Malcolm on my favorite movie.... Jurassic Park....
So, it will take some time to adjust..... But I am ready to watch season 8 NOW!!!
(I am very impatient sometimes!)
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( dramaqueen) No I can't say Jeff is hot, but compared to Vince who is? I just saw a video on T.V. Guide, he was being asked about the show, he knows next to nothing about his character, not even the name, he's looking forward he says to being on the show, and said he will begin filming in September,but when asked if he was taking a vacation before starting he said no he is headed for New York to find a place to live and meet some cops. It was a fun interview maybe someone can get it on the board so everyone can watch it, he seems very nice, a lovely way of speaking to the reporter like he had all the time in the world to talk to her.

Thought ya'll would get a kick out of this link:

http://dailyblabber.ivillage.com/entertain...talkworthy.html

And, I have a few more pics from Earth Girls Are Easy, Jeff is the "blue alien".





This last one is of a much younger Jeff, but he looked mighty fine back then.......

Oh no, Jeff has a stalker?! That's terrible! Do you think you and KimT can guard him as well as Dr. Goren, FM?

Why not? Hey, maybe after he joins the show, there will be some new members around here who would like to sign up for that particular duty? As KimT, JudyG and I will tell you and can attest to first hand, there are times when "guard duty" gets a little "hands on".....

The photograph above showcased in a science photo exhibit held in Munich, Germany shows a house fly donning mini-spectacles. Scientists used special laser technology to give the fly new look with these 2 mm spectacles adoring its head.

In my opinion, Jeff is not hot, but he is fly. (bwaa haa haa haa)

thanks for the pics fm!! going to my freezer to cool off (after looking at last pic), see you in awhile!

On the set: Makeup! His eyes are too shiney!

I'm glad I read some of the comments here, because now I feel positive energy--that JG will bring in new fans, that he will breath new life, his quirkiness will stimulate the writers. This could be a really synergetic thing. Thanks for the upbeat note.

Chimrea, the fly has a tie-clip on! Too cool! We should go into together and make us a topic about the tie and fly clips! Of course you would get all the credit for your showtop skills! Make different ones with shades of other colors!!

Awww sorry KRod! ::hangs head::



Now that would be awesome! ITA!!!



I am certainly up to trying! I take my Guard Duty very seriously!





:::thinking back to that night, not to long aog...waking up under the library desk:::


Hahhaha! Good one!



I am really looking forward to it as well. i have been telling everyone!

I am keeping my fingers crossed that JG will be wearing shades on his first eppy in LOCI