CBS picks up Chuck Lorre sitcom "Mike and Molly" – WireUpdate

(WIREUPDATE) — Last week CBS Corporation gave the green light to producer Chuck Lorre and his sitcom “Mike and Molly”. According to the NYTimes’ Media Decoder blog, the Lorre’s sitcom was one of five  television series picked up by the network.

“Mike and Molly” is about an overweight couple who meet at an Overeaters Anonymous group counseling. It is being described as a romantic  comedy. Lorre has two other comedies already on CBS’s schedule, “Two and a Half Men” and ..read more

Chuck Lorre gets lucky-How and why? – Entertainment and Showbiz!

It has been recently learnt that CBS is all set to treat the viewers with four new shows for its next season of Fall shows.

Producer Chuck Lorre has already got two shows-Big Bang Theory, Two and Half Men on the CBS network and now it seems that he has hit a jackpot with his Mike & Molly being selected by CBS.

The cast and crew are unwilling to divulge the whole story of Mike & Molly since it will destroy interest ..read more

Upfronts: CBS Orders Up Some Series, Including New ‘Hawaii 5-0′ – New York Times (blog)

While NBC and Fox are announcing new schedules on Monday, CBS is notifying producers about which new shows it is ordering for the fall. So far, it has given series orders to three dramas: “Hawaii 5-0,” “Defenders” and “Blue Bloods.”

Last week CBS ordered a sitcom, “Mike and Molly,” from the sitcom uberproducer Chuck Lorre. It is also expected to pick up, among other series, the half-hour sitcom “Bleep My Dad Says,” inspired by a profane Twitter feed by a 29-year-old ..read more

CBS picks up William Shatner starrer ‘Bleep My Dad Says’ – Zap2it.com (blog)

William Shatner will head to CBS in the new comedy series “Bleep My Dad Says,” according to Deadline Hollywood.

The comedy is based on writer Justin Halpern’s Twitter account sensation S*** My Dad Says, where he posts his 70-something dad’s colorful commentary. Shatner will play the role of the dad.

This is CBS’ second new comedy series, joining Chuck Lorre’s “Mike & Molly.” Also on CBS’ Fall schedule are “Hawaii Five-O,” “Defenders,” “Blue Bloods” and the “Criminal Minds” spinoff.

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CBS Picks Up ‘Hawaii 5-O’, ‘Criminal Minds’ Spin-Off, Four Other Series – BuddyTV

CBS has reportedly picked up at least six new series for its upcoming fall season.

Leading the new pick-ups is the remake of the classic crime series Hawaii 5-O, the much-buzzed about project from Fringe producers Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman and CSI: NY producer Peter Lenkov. The reboot features Three Rivers‘ Alex O’Laughlin and Lost’s Daniel Dae Kim in lead roles, along with Taryn Manning, Grace Park and Scott Caan.

Among the other dramas CBS picked up are legal drama ..read more

BVSD students recall the best gifts ever given – Daily Camera

In the spirit of the holidays, the School Report asked Boulder Valley students to share the best gift they`ve ever given.

Below are the responses we received, as written by the students.

Students can still send submissions to Amy Hebert, Boulder Daily Camera, 1048 Pearl St., Boulder, 80302. They can also answer: What`s your New Year`s resolution?

Coal Creek first-graders

From Jean Rachubinski`s class at Louisville`s Coal Creek Elementary School:

Roman Lynch: I am making a book. I will give it to my dad.

Michael Salzman: ..read more

Dubious Achievements in Cinema, 2009 – Seattle Times

Continuing a tradition begun years ago by my honored predecessor and friend, longtime Seattle Times movie critic John Hartl, here’s a roundup of a few of 2009’s cinematic accomplishments that don’t tend to get recognized on awards shows …

Best performance in a lost cause: Patricia Clarkson in “Whatever Works,” Ginnifer Goodwin in “He’s Just Not That Into You,” Emily Blunt in “The Great Buck Howard,” Peter Sarsgaard in “Orphan,” Jason Schwartzman in “The Marc Pease Experience.”

Best performance by an animal: ..read more

Bridge destruction subject of song – Plattsburgh Press Republican

Published December 27, 2009 09:15 pm – The Champlain Bridge has now been immortalized in song and video. You can view it on YouTube.

Bridge destruction subject of song

By LOHR McKINSTRY Staff Writer

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On the Net“They’re Blowing Up the Champlain Bridge” on YouTube

www.youtube.com/user/tjkcivic

www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNLMg6_JCGM

CROWN POINT — The pending destruction of the Champlain Bridge is now immortalized in a folk song by a local artist.

The song ..read more

Stage Raw: The Female of the Species – LA Weekly (blog)

COMPREHENSIVE THEATER LISTINGSNEW THEATER REVIEWSTHIS WEEK’S STAGE FEATURE on Palestine, New MexicoFEMALE OF THE SPECIES

The Geffen Playhouse just announced that Annette Bening will star in Joanna Murray-Smith’s comedy, The Female of the Species along with David Arquette, Mireille Enos, Merritt Wever, Julian Sands and Josh Stamberg. Randall Arney directs. Previews start February 2 with opening night on February 10.

Dylan Thomas at the Raven

The Celtic Arts Center presents an evening of readings from the works of the Welsh poet. Saturday, ..read more

The astrology chart of the 2009 Winter Solstice – Beliefnet.com (blog)

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