Criminal Minds' loss is Law & Order: SVU's gain. A.J. Cook will be guest starring on the hit show early next year in a highly-anticipated episode alongside Jeremy Irons.

Law & Order: SVU executive producer Neal Baer says the forthcoming episode should be a real treat for A.J.'s loyal fans. "We know a lot of people love A.J.," he says.

"So we asked, 'How about coming and starring opposite Jeremy Irons?'"

A.J. will reportedly play OBGYN Debbie Shields, the lesbian lover of the daughter of Irons' character, Cap Jackson, a sex therapist who works at a rehab center.

While Cook was solving the crimes with the BAU on her previous show, her character this time will be the victim. Says Baer: "Her character is brutally attacked."

The exit of Cook's character, Jennifer Jareau, from Criminal Minds sparked major fan outcry and inspired petitions signed by tens of thousands earlier this fall.

It will be great to see this talented star back on TV.

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See larger image Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - Year 11 (2009-2010 Season) (DVD) Starring: Christopher Meloni, Mariska Hargitay Rating: Unrated List Price: $59.98 USD New From: $31.93 In Stock Used from: $32.10 In Stock Release date September 21, 2010.

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See larger image Carriers (DVD) Director: Alex Pastor, David Pastor Starring: Christopher Pine, Piper Perabo, Lou Taylor Pucci, Emily VanCamp Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested) List Price: $14.99 USD New From: $2.18 In Stock Used from: $1.00 In Stock Release date December 29, 2009.

As most know, we don't normally review DVD releases. Well maybe as a New Year's resolution, I'll start doing more. What prompted this new attitude you ask? Well, I just watched the straight to video movie 'Carriers' and as with most DVD releases of this type, I watch them with low expectations. After giving Van Damme and Segal too many chances, I've become somewhat cautious.

So imagine my surprise when I popped in Carriers which includes Chris Pine (Star Trek), Piper Perabo (Cheaper by the Dozen), Emily VanCamp (Brothers and Sisters), and Christopher Meloni (Law & Order SVU).

To quote the plot synopsis from IMDB, "Four kids are driving through the desert on the way to the beach, their faces anything but cheery: this isnt Spring Break. Theyre trying to outrun the end of the world and each other. In Álex and David Pastors CARRIERS, no one is safe from the viral pandemic threatening to wipe out the human race. Determined to elude the deadly virus, Danny (LOU TAYLOR PUCCI), his brother Brian (CHRIS PINE), his girlfriend Bobby (PIPER PERABO) and Dannys school friend Kate (EMILY VANCAMP) speed across the Southwestern U.S. to reach a place of possible safety. Over the course of four days, the group is faced with moral decisions that no human should ever be forced to face. They discover that their greatest enemy is not the microbe attacking humanity, but the darkness within themselves."

The movie moves along at a reasonable pace and what struck me most were the solid performances from Pine, Pucci and VanCamp. And for my money, Christopher Meloni does not appear in nearly enough films. Regulars here know that I am a big fan of SVU! One of my favorite lines from the movie came when the friends were killing time hitting golf balls at a house trying to break a window. VanCamp comes along and shows the boys up, breaking the window in one single shot. She then proudly states, "Tiger Woods can kiss my ass!" Laughed my own ass off at that. Prophetic especially when you consider that the movie was supposedly finished two years ago.

Anywhoo, I can fling no poo at this film. It was bleak, gritty, well acted and the characters believable and engaging. Worth a look.

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