All Things Law And Order: February 2012

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Law & Order SVU “Child’s Welfare” Preview Clips

Here are four preview clips from NBC for Law & Order SVU, “Child’s Welfare” which will air on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at 10PM ET on NBC. The previews feature Mariska Hargitay, Ice-T, Richard Belzer, Dann Florek, Danny Pino, Kelli Giddish, and guest stars Andre Braugher and Michael Weston.

My recap and review of Law & Order SVU "Child’s Welfare" can be found at this link.

Please note: These video clips are available for a limited time only and must be removed shortly after the episode originally airs, so please catch them while you can!

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Monday, February 27, 2012

Law & Order SVU on Location with Mariska, Danny Pino, Ice-T, Kelli Giddish & Guest Star Chloe Sevigny

Here are a few photos from Law & Order SVU, filming on location on February 27, 2012 with Mariska Hargitay, Ice-T, Danny Pino, Kelli Giddish, and guest star Chloe Sevigny.

Photos by Bauer Griffin

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Thursday, February 23, 2012

Law & Order SVU “Hunting Ground” Recap & Review

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Warren Leight et al. pulled out another thriller of an episode in “Hunting Ground.” It was a “ripped from the headlines” story reminiscent of the real life Long Island serial killings. The episode opened with a little romance between Benson and EADA Haden. The glow of the weekend ends quickly with the case of a missing girl which evolves rapidly into something much bigger. Benson and Haden’s relationship gets tested when Benson tries to enlist Haden’s support to identify the girl’s abductor by going after a local newspaper and their advertisers. Sadly, it takes a lot more bodies for Haden to see the light. But, did Haden have the press conference to call out the escort services and newspapers out of outrage over the number of victims and the way the newspapers were facilitating prostitution, or did he do it for political motives as it was a high profile case? I would like to think that Benson had something to do with his change of heart, but something in the back of my mind makes me worry that he is not what he seems. (I guess I have trust issues.)

Television has seen its share of serial killer stories over the years, to the point that I think it’s overdone. Still, this episode gave more than a creepy killer, bodies, and detectives working the case; we got to see a little more about how their personal lives can be affected by working these horrific cases.

Was it right for the police and Amaro to leave Benson alone with the victim while they searched the surrounding area for the killer? How did the killer get back into the building without all those police nearby, searching the immediate area? Had they simply left someone stationed at or inside the door while Benson stayed with the victim, she would have likely not been placed in harm’s way.

Here is the recap:

Cast:
Mariska Hargitay – Detective Olivia Benson
Ice-T – Detective Odafin “Fin” Tutuola
Richard Belzer – Sergeant John Munch
Dann Florek – Captain Don Cragen
Kelli Giddish - Detective Amanda Rollins
Danny Pino - Detective Nick Amaro

Guest stars:
Tamara Tunie – Dr. Melinda Warner
Harry Connick Jr. – EADA David Haden
Fred Arsenault – “Brewster”/Graham Winger
Emily Kinney _ Haley
Reyna deCourcy - Lizzy
Josh Mostel – Dylan Roth
Laura Benanti - Maria
Alison Bartlett – Haley’s Mom
Walter Belenky – Miranda’s Husband
Stephanie Pope Caffey – Manager, Escort Service
Mary Ann Urbano – Dr. Jergens
Jimmy Palumbo – Officer Clark
Santo Fazio – Kostas
Shaun Licata – Miranda Galton
Gregory Lay – Andre
Michael Heckler – State Trooper
Kevin Prowse – ESU Sergeant
Yu Lew – MLI Tech

Teleplay by: David Matthews & John P. Roche
Story by; John P. Roche & Warren Leight

Benson and Haden leave a movie theatre and when Haden puts his arm around her, she asks what he is doing. He tells her not to worry, nobody they work with could sit through two hours of black and white with no talking. Benson says she is a little confused by the rules. Haden replies that officially, if this works, they just need to disclose their involvement. Benson asks if “disclose” means to send out a memo. He says yes, one to her boss and one to his. Benson comments she doesn’t know if she is ready for that, and Haden tells her to take some time and back off to take some of the pressure off. She thinks that’s good. He says there is a great bistro down the street and asks if she want to get something to eat, but she counters with an invite to her place for some takeout. He says he likes it...a lot.

As they walk off, a man with his dog standing nearby pulls a newspaper out of a nearby vending box. Later, in his car, he is looking at ads and is on the phone, telling the person on the other end there will be no credit cards, his wife looks at the statements, and he will give cash up front. He tells them to have her wait for him at 14th and 7th, adding “Starbucks, 9PM.”

Elsewhere, a young woman, Haley, who is holding a baby, is on the phone and says “9 PM” and that she can do it. She tells the caller to let her get dressed. When she hangs up the phone her mother walks in and is surprised she is going out, but Haley says she can’t turn down catering stuff, they will start calling other people. Her mother asks who has dinner this late? Haley says rich people, and her mother says that is good, maybe she will meet someone.

Later, at dinner with the man we saw earlier – Haley calls him Brewster – she seems perplexed that he wanted to take her to dinner, saying most men want the experience in bed. He says that the chase is half the fun, and encourages her to get a steak as a woman needs meat on her bones to survive these winters, She says she likes to stay inside, but he likes to be out, walking the beach. The waiter asks “Brewster” if he is done, and he instructs him to wrap up his leftovers for his dog.

Later, he opens the car door and his dog Orion is in there and she hesitates. He tells her that the dog does not bite but Haley says she usually does not get in cars. He asks if she is scared but she asks if the dog has been in there the whole time. He says the dog likes it. She gets in.

Back at Benson’s apartment Benson and Haden are looking over carry out menus and Benson asks if he sees anything he likes. He says yes, and moves in to kiss her. She pauses and asks if that is what he meant by taking is slow and taking the pressure off. He asks her what is wrong and she says nothing. He tells her he understands that this is really hard for her, but whatever it is, he can handle it. He’s not going anywhere, okay? She says okay. He replies, “so come here” and she smiles and kisses him.

Later, “Brewster” is driving in his car with the dog in the front seat, and Haley is in the back seat behind a wire screen, and she tells him please, she will do anything, he doesn’t have to pay her, and she doesn’t want to die. He comments that is up to her, isn’t it? She sobs.

The next morning, Benson and Haden are in bed together, asleep, and they are awakened by a phone call from Cragen. She shuts off the phone and lays back down. He says he guesses the weekend has to end sometime.

Law & Order SVU “Child’s Welfare” Promo

Here is the NBC promo for Law & Order SVU, “Child’s Welfare” which will air on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at 10PM ET on NBC. The promo features Mariska Hargitay, Dann Florek, Danny Pino, and guest stars Andre Braugher and Michael Weston.

My recap and review of Law & Order SVU "Child’s Welfare" can be found at this link.

Check out my blog home page for the latest Law & Order information, on All Things Law And Order.

Also, see my companion Law & Order site,These Are Their Stories.

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Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Law & Order SVU “Hunting Ground” Behind The Scenes Video

From the Huffington Post, here’s a behind the scenes look at Law & Order SVU “Hunting Ground” featuring Mariska Hargitay and Harry Connick, Jr. The episode airs tonight at 10PM ET on NBC.

Also, check out this feature article from the Huffington Post:
'Law And Order: SVU': Harry Connick Jr. Talks David And Olivia Romance, Plus Exclusive Video

Law & Order SVU Schedule Changes March 2012

Yesterday, I posted on my TV blog an NBC press release which announced the premieres of some new comedies. Included in that press release was the following information regarding Law & Order SVU:

“Rock Center with Brian Williams” will also move one hour later on Wednesdays (to 10-11 p.m. ET) starting March 7 for five weeks and then return to 9-10 p.m. (ET) on April 11. “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” returns with original episodes on Wednesday, April 11 (10-11 p.m. ET) leading to its season finale on May 23rd.

What this really means is no NEW episodes of Law & Order SVU will be airing in March and for the first week of April. During that time, Law & Order SVU will continue to air repeats on Saturdays at 10PM and on some Wednesdays, but in the 9:00 PM time slot. Here’s a tentative schedule of the repeats; remember, we’re talking NBC here so anything can still change:

(All repeats)
Saturday, March 3. 2012 10PM ET
Wednesday, March 7, 2012 9PM ET
Saturday, March 10, 2012 10PM ET
Wednesday, March 14, 2012 9PM ET
Saturday, March 17, 2012 10PM ET
Saturday, March 24, 2012 10PM ET
Saturday, March 31, 2012 10PM ET
Saturday, April 7, 2012 10PM ET

The episode names have not been released at this time. Don’t forget, there are two new episodes set to air in February:

February 22, 2012 Law & Order SVU “Hunting Ground”
February 29, 2012: Law & Order SVU, “Child’s Welfare”

(The full NBC press release can be found at this link:
I Like to Watch TV: NBC Announces Premieres of New Comedies “Bent”, “Best Friends Forever”, and “Betty White’s Off Their Rockers”

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Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Ice-T & Kelli Giddish On Location for SVU (Photos)

Ice-T and Kelli Giddish were filming Law & Order SVU on location in Manhattan on February 21, 2012; here are a few photos.

Photos by Bauer Griffin

Thursday, February 16, 2012

Mariska Hargitay, Danny Pino on Location for SVU (Photos)

Law& & Order SVU’s Mariska Hargitay and Danny Pino were photographed while filming on location on February 10, 2012 in Fort Lee, NJ. (Click on any image for a larger view.)

Photos by Getty Images (WireImage Collection)

Academy Award-Nominated & Golden Globe Winning Actress Chloe Sevigny to Guest-Star in NBC's Law & Order:Special Victims Unit - NBC Press Release

ACADEMY AWARD-NOMINATED AND GOLDEN GLOBE-WINNING ACTRESS CHLOË SEVIGNY TO GUEST-STAR IN NBC'S 'LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT'

NBC Press Release

NEW YORK, NY – February 16, 2012 – Academy Award-nominated and Golden Globe Award-winning actress Chloë Sevigny will guest star in an upcoming episode of the hit Wolf Films/NBC drama “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.” The episode is titled “Valentine’s Day” and will air later this season.

Sevigny recently completed a cameo appearance in the much talked about biopic “Lovelace,” directed by Ron Epstein, and starred in “The Wait” with Jena Malone. In 2011 she wrapped five seasons on the critically acclaimed and highly popular HBO series “Big Love” as Nikki Henderson, for which she won a Golden Globe award for Best Supporting Actress. Other recent film credits include “Mr. Nice,” “Barry Munday,” “My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done,” “The Killing Room” and “Zodiac.”

This summer, Sevigny begins filming Adam Bhala Lough’s “Panarea” opposite Mark Webber. In addition to films and television, Chloë’s fourth fashion collection, “Chloë Sevigny for Opening Ceremony” recently sold out worldwide.

“Law & Order: SVU” is a Wolf Films production in association with Universal Television. Dick Wolf, Warren Leight and Peter Jankowski are executive producers.

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Law & Order SVU “Home Invasions” Recap & Review

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Law & Order SVU has pulled out another fantastic episode with “Home Invasions.” In the process of telling a story of a home invasion with apparent hate crime overtones, the episode revealed a back story for Detective Amanda Rollins, exposing her own troubles which quickly invaded her job. It’s not the first time in the Law & Order Universe that a detective’s gambling problem was exposed; Ed Greene (Jesse L. Martin, Law & Order) from the 2-7 had his gambling problem come out in a case that ultimately ended his career. In “Home Invasions”, Captain Cragen, while not pleased with Rollins’ revelation, is there to support her in getting her life – and her career - back on track. This story line finally brings some much needed dimension to Rollins.

I am not quite sure why, but I suspected almost from the onset of the episode that Emmy was going to be involved in the home invasion and murder of her parents. Still, the writers did a great job of weaving in all the pieces and ultimately exposing Emmy’s secret and what lengths her friends would do to protect her. The writing has dramatically improved this season; it is clear that there is much thought being given to creating scenarios and dialog that utilizes the best of the regular cast. (Munch was MIA again, but at least we got a good dose of Cragen.)

I know I've ask this before and I will ask it again - does anyone in New York actually look to see who is at their door before they open it? I can only wonder as to how many deaths in the fictional Law & Order world would have been avoided if people would just look before opening...

Here is the recap

Cast:
Mariska Hargitay – Detective Olivia Benson
Ice-T – Detective Odafin “Fin” Tutuola
Richard Belzer – Sergeant John Munch
Dann Florek – Captain Don Cragen
Kelli Giddish - Detective Amanda Rollins
Danny Pino - Detective Nick Amaro

Guest stars:
Esai Morales – Jimmy Vasquez
Jake T. Austin - Rob Fisher
Tommy Flanagan - Murphy
Elizabeth Rodriguez _ Carmen Vasquez
Lauren Kelly – Emmy Eckhouse
Danny Mastrogiorgio – Rob’s father
Delaney Williams – Murphy’s lawyer
Alan Davidson - McCort
Isiah Whitlock. Jr. – police captain
Cady Huffman – Joan’s work partner
Betsy Aidem – Doctor
Alex Manette – Sidney Eckhouse
Eric Kappenberg – Anthony Parker
Dawn Evans – Joan Eckhouse
Miriam Morales – CSU Tech

While the Eckhouse family watches a basketball game, Sidney Eckhouse makes his daughter sit and watch the game and orders his wife Joan to answer the door. They think it is their Chinese food being delivered, but Joan opens the door and find a masked gunman, who shoots her twice and then enters the house.

At SVU, Captain Cragen tells Detectives Amaro and Rollins to hold off on leaving for their dinner break, they got a shooting in Yorkville with two fatalities confirmed. When Rollins questions why it is for SVU, Cragen tells her the shooting took place at the home of Joan Eckhouse, Chief Counsel for the New York Gay Right Coalition, and he will have Benson and Fin meet them there.

Detective Benson arrives on the scene and sees CSU at work. She comments on the messy crime scene and asks what happened. Amaro explains the a delivery guy found them, there was no sign of forced entry or sign of robbery. The intruder walked past the wife, Joan, and kills her and before they can react, he moved to the husband, Sidney, and their daughter on the couch. The daughter, Emmy, 14, is in surgery at St. Michaels’ with a bullet in her head. The CSU Tech shows them a bullet in the wall that she found, and they are looking for the others. She tells them it is a mess and good luck in reconstructing what went down. Benson sees the bullet has a full metal jacket, and Amaro says it is from a Winchester 357 sig. The word “Queer” is sprayed all over the walls, and Benson says she has seen her share of hate crimes, but the execution of a whole family is extreme.

Outside, a man races up to Fin and Rollins and asks if everyone is OK. He says he is Rob Fisher, and he is there with his father who introduces himself. Rollins says Emmy is at the hospital, and then Rob asks if dad if he is happy now, it is all his fault.

Later, Rob tells Benson and Amaro that Emmy was supposed to come over but his dad made him cancel, adding that if she had not been grounded she would not have been shot. She comes over all the time and his father thought she was distracting him. They have been together 8 months. He told his father they were not sleeping together and he even got Emmy to take the abstinence pledge, but his father could not let it go.

Fin and Rollins speak with Rob’s father about the Eckhouses. He knew Sidney better, Joan was always working, calling her a real crusader. He and Sidney were on the same page regarding Emmy; they are kids and it was too intense. They had curfews and ground rules emailed, adding it is all part of being a dad. He had to lock him in when he had to go out and walk the dog. He said there was a squad car parked outside the Eckhouse residence about a month ago for at least an hour. He didn’t ask Sidney about it, saying it was not his business.

Law & Order SVU “Hunting Ground” Promo

Here is the NBC promo for Law & Order SVU “Hunting Ground” which will air on February 22, 2012 (10 PM ET/9C Wednesday NBC).

My recap and review of Law & Order SVU "Hunting Ground" can be found at this link.

Check out my blog home page for the latest Law & Order information, on All Things Law And Order.

Also, see my companion Law & Order site,These Are Their Stories.

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Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Law & Order SVU “Hunting Ground” Advance Photos

Here are a few advance photos from Law & Order SVU “Hunting Ground” which will air on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 (10 PM ET/9C NBC). The photos feature Mariska Hargitay, Richard Belzer (sorry, the photo only show the back of their heads!) and Josh Mostel (as Dylan Roth).

My recap and review of Law & Order SVU "Hunting Ground" can be found at this link.

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