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CBS's 'Under the Dome': Stephen King Previews New "Bug Out" Drama and Effects

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:15:25 +0000

Much of our interest in checking out CBS's new Stephen King-produced summer drama 'Under the Dome' stems from the series' expansion beyond King's 2009 novel, which took place over the course of several days compared to CBS's multiple seasons. The prolific author recently spoke about the show in a behind-the-scenes featurette, and offered up our best look yet at the dangerous world that lies 'Under the Dome.'

2013 Critics' Choice Television Awards: 'Big Bang Theory' Scores, 'Breaking Bad' and 'Game of Thrones' Tie

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 14:54:18 +0000

Months before we have the Emmys or the Golden Globes to worry about, the annual Critics’ Choice Television Awards streamed Monday night and released the full list of winners as chosen by the Broadcast Television Journalists Association. ‘The Big Bang Theory‘ expectedly dominated in its many nominations, while the race for Best Drama tied and some surprising new stars were honored.

CBS' 'Under the Dome': 'Justified"s Natalie Zea Joins the Cast, But for How Long?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 11:19:51 +0000

'Justified' fans have long been wary of Natalie Zea's multiple TV series commitments, and it seems even fans of her work on 'The Following' could soon see reduced screentime. Zea has officially signed on for a recurring role on CBS' Stephen King summer series, 'Under the Dome,' but whom might she play and for how long?

CBS' 'Mike & Molly' Tornado Finale Rescheduled for May 30

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 29 May 2013 11:59:47 +0000

Last week, CBS opted to postpone airing its 'Mike & Molly' third season finale episode "Windy City," whose tornado-themed content was deemed insensitive in the wake of the disasters befalling the state of Oklahoma. Now, the eye network has rescheduled the finale episode for this upcoming Thursday, but will anything change about the content?

CBS' 'Bad Teacher' Ordered to Series for Midseason

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 23 May 2013 12:30:37 +0000

Among the multiple pickups announced at CBS' 2013 Upfront presentation, notably absent was the presence of the Ari Graynor-fronted 'Bad Teacher' adaptation, which had previously been seen as an attractive prospect for the network. Now, CBS has officially ordered the 'Bad Teacher' TV series for midseason, but has anything changed about the series? Meet the new 'Bad Teacher' inside!

CBS Fall 2013: Extended Trailers for 'The Crazy Ones,' 'The Millers' and More!

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:59:40 +0000

Earlier today CBS went through with a rather late pickup of the upcoming 'Bad Teacher' adaptation, but the confirmed offerings for the network's 2013-2014 slate have a few reveals of their own. The network has released extended trailers for Chuck Lorre's 'Mom,' Sarah Michelle Gellar and Robin Williams' 'The Crazy Ones' and more, so get your best look yet at CBS's fall lineup inside!

'How I Met Your Mother' Final Season Spoilers: Producers Explain Time-Turning Format Change

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 17 May 2013 11:00:12 +0000

Ecstatic as 'How I Met Your Mother' fans were to finally meet the titular character (Cristin Miloti) in Monday's season 8 finale "Something New," longtime viewers couldn't help but express their curiosity over the choice to confine the final season to a two-day period leading up to Barney and Robin's wedding. Now, executive producer Carter Bays has opened up about the decision, and promised some extremely twisty episodes to come! Preview 'How I Met Your Mother's final episodes inside!

CBS Fall 2013 Trailers: Sarah Michelle Gellar's 'Crazy Ones,' Anna Faris' Mom' and More!

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 15 May 2013 23:28:40 +0000

As you may have noticed, this is the week of Upfront presentations and today it's CBS who offered a peek at their fall 2013-2014 lineup. We're certainly inclined to check out Robin Williams and Sarah Michelle Gellar's single-camera 'The Crazy Ones,' as well as Chuck Lorre's latest show 'Mom,' Will Arnett's 'The Millers' and new dramas 'Hostages' and 'Intelligence,' so preview the newest offerings inside!

The 'How I Met Your Mother' Season Finale Revealed the Mother; Finally!

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 14 May 2013 01:03:00 +0000

At long last, revealed! After months, nay, years of teasing, tonight's 'How I Met Your Mother' season 8 finale finally did the unthinkable and showed us the titular mother face to face! We've still got an entire season of wedding hijinks to go before the big meeting itself, but head inside to finally learn the identity (and actress) of 'How I Met Your Mother's mother! Destiny awaits!

CBS Cancels 'Vegas,' 'CSI: NY,' 'Golden Boy' and 'Rules of Engagement,' Finally

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Sat, 11 May 2013 04:15:21 +0000

Finally, the wild news of today's many cancellations and pickups comes to an end, with the Upfront and scheduling madness soon to follow next week, but all is not laid bare just yet. Among CBS' many pickups, we've learned that freshman dramas 'Vegas' and 'Golden Boy' have received an early cancellation from the network, along with the dismissal of long-running series 'CSI: NY' and 'Rules of Engagement.' Find out why CBS let the latest series go inside!

'Beverly Hills Cop' TV Series: CBS Passes, Others Interested?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Sat, 11 May 2013 01:53:55 +0000

Well, this is certainly not an article we expected to be writing. It appears among the dozens of cancellations and renewals emerging today from NBC, CBS and ABC, one very promising pilot has slipped through the cracks. CBS will not move forward with the Eddie Murphy-produced 'Beverly Hills Cop' TV series, but will another network pick up their loss?

CBS Orders Sarah Michelle Gellar's 'Crazy Ones,' Will Arnett, Josh Holloway's 'Intelligence' and More

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 10 May 2013 22:45:29 +0000

Just when you thought TV news might have stopped for the day, we're back again! CBS has issued their full list of new series pickups, very few of them any real surprise, but exciting nonetheless. In addition to Sarah Michelle Gellar and Robin Williams' TV return 'Crazy Ones,' the eye has picked up Will Arnett's post 'Up All Night' sitcom, Chuck Lorre's 'Mom,' along with several new drama pilots, so get the inside scoop on CBS new lineup inside!

CBS 'Under the Dome' Trailer: Panic All Along the Watchtower

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 07 May 2013 18:26:04 +0000

CBS' upcoming summer series adapting Stephen King's 'Under the Dome' has given out some impressive imagery in its teasers thus far, but none as compelling as the most recent trailer set to a re-arranged version of iconic Bob Dylan classic "All Along the Watchtower." Sure, it borrows a cue from 'Battlestar Galactica,' but a good use is a good use! See for yourself in the newest 'Under the Dome' trailer inside!

'How I Met Your Mother' "Something Old" Preview: Barney and Ray Wise Go Laser-Tagging

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 02 May 2013 23:15:56 +0000

Earlier today, new photos emerged from 'How I Met Your Mother's penultimate season 8 episode "Something Old," highlighting Robin as she struggled to recover and artifact from her past in Central Park, but now the latest preview of Monday's all-new episode has the other side of the coin. Barney will attempt to Bond with Robin's father Robin Sr. ('Twin Peaks' Ray Wise) and you know what that means! Suit up for laser tag action with the latest 'How I Met Your Mother' preview!

'Elementary' and 'Person of Interest': CBS Developing Spinoffs?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 02 May 2013 22:15:36 +0000

The next few weeks will prove plenty busy as broadcast networks announce their new and returning programs, CBS in particular offering a tense competition for the relatively few slots available. Amid all the programming scramble, we've heard that the eye network is looking to develop spinoffs from its popular series 'Elementary' and 'Person of Interest,' but where might we find the new series?

CBS 'Under the Dome' Will Pay Homage to 'The Simpsons'?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 01 May 2013 15:29:29 +0000

The moment CBS announced it would take Stephen King's 2009 thriller 'Under the Dome' to series, certain fans rallied behind a cry of "Simpsons did it" given that the 2007 feature-length adaptation of America's favorite animated family featured a similarly domed premise. Both domes proved mere coincidence, with a 2010 'Simpsons' episode even addressing the similarity, but how will CBS' upcoming summer series pay homage to 'The Simpsons' in turn?

'Two and a Half Men' Season 11: CBS Confirms Renewal, Comments on Angus T. Jones

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 22:01:07 +0000

Late last week word broke that CBS' long-running powerhouse 'Two and a Half Men' would return for an impressive 11th season, though conflicting reports emerged about "Half Man" Angus T. Jones remaining with the series or not. Now, CBS has stepped in to officially confirm the series renewal, including stars Ashton Kutcher and Jon Cryer, clarifying what role Angus T. Jones will have going forward as well. Get the scoop on 'Two and a Half Men' season 11 inside!

'Two and a Half Men' Season 11: CBS Renews, Angus T. Jones to Recur

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 23:30:43 +0000

CBS' 'Two and a Half Men' isn't about to let The CW and NBC have all the fun with their major renewals today. The eye network has officially added 'Two and a Half Men' to its other 18 series previously renewed, negotiating new deals with series stars Ashton Kutcher and Jon Cryer for one more year. Controversial star Angus T. Jones will return to the series as well in a recurring capacity, following the bizarre string of comments that saw the actor denouncing the show over his religious beliefs, but what else can we expect from 'Two and a Half Men' season 11?

'How I Met Your Mother' Season Finale First Look: Casey Wilson and Keegan-Michael Key Bring "Something New"

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 23:00:46 +0000

We're still waiting for an indication of how 'How I Met Your Mother' plans to ring in its eighth season finale, especially given Barney and Robin's impending nuptials and the big meeting Ted has been prophesied to have. If nothing else, CBS has offered our first look at 'Happy Endings' star Casey Wilson and 'Key & Peele's Keegan-Michael Key as a couple that catches Barney and Robin's attention, but will it throw off the wedding plans? Catch an early sneak peek inside!

'How I Met Your Mother' "The Bro-Mitzvah" Sneak Peeks: Barney Gets Bro-Napped

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 01:15:32 +0000

With "Romeward Bound" and "The Time Travelers" under its belt 'How I Met Your Mother' will soon move full speed ahead through the final episodes of the eighth and penultimate season, beginning with Monday's all new installment "The Bro-Mitzvah." Ted and Marshall will seek to deliver Barney his dream bachelor party, but who from the past will pop up along the way? Check out two new sneak-peeks inside!