The CBS drama series CSI: Crime Scene Investigation has succeeded in shattering the Guinness World Records Achievement for "Largest Ever TV Drama Simulcast" on "World CSI Day," when 171 countries participated in a worldwide simulcast of an episode of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. The episode that broke the world record was Kitty (OAD: 4/30/14), which aired as the planted spin-off for CSI: Cyber, the next generation and fourth series in the franchise. The previous record for the largest TV … [Read more...] about CSI breaks records
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CBS announces U.S. premiere dates for dramas
The new comedy The Odd Couple, starring Matthew Perry as endearing slob Oscar Madison and Thomas Lennon as uptight neat freak Felix Unger, will make its series premiere on 19 February. CSI: Cyber, the next generation in the successful global CSI franchise, starring Emmy Award winner Patricia Arquette as the head of the Cyber Crime Division of the FBI, premieres 4 March. Freshman drama Stalker, which has won its time period every week against regularly scheduled competition, will return to the … [Read more...] about CBS announces U.S. premiere dates for dramas
James Wolk to star in “Zoo”
Studio City, California – James Wolk will star in Zoo, a new drama series based on the bestselling novel of the same name by James Patterson, to be broadcast in summer 2015. Zoo is a global thriller about a wave of violent animal attacks against humans sweeping the planet. Wolk will play Jackson Oz, a young, renegade American zoologist who spends his days running safaris in the wilds of Africa when he begins noticing the strange behaviour of the animals. As the assaults become more … [Read more...] about James Wolk to star in “Zoo”
CBS renews “Under The Dome” and “Extant”
CBS announced that the series Under The Dome and Extant will return for broadcast in summer 2015. Both from Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Television, Under The Dome returns for its third season, and Extant for its sophomore season. "We're committed to delivering our viewers and advertisers year-round programming with a wide variety of storytelling," said Nina Tassler, Chairman, CBS Entertainment. "We continue to see summer as a great place for unique concepts, innovative business models and … [Read more...] about CBS renews “Under The Dome” and “Extant”
SPT Networks acquires U.S. drama
Sony Pictures Television (SPT) Networks, Latin America announced that it has acquired the rights for the new U.S. dramas Scorpion and CSI: Cyber from CBS Studios International. Both series will join AXN’s established programming lineup in early 2015. “The addition of two of the most anticipated new shows this season – Scorpion and CSI: Cyber – reinforces our commitment to keep bringing AXN’s loyal Latin American viewers a unique darkly stylish programming … [Read more...] about SPT Networks acquires U.S. drama
UK’s Channel 4 acquires “Jane The Virgin” at MIPCOM
Cannes, France – CBS Studios International and UK broadcaster Channel 4 today announced a licensing agreement for exclusive first window, free-to-air broadcast of the highly anticipated new hour-long comedy Jane The Virgin, premiering on E4 in 2015. Jane The Virgin has drawn widespread interest and critical acclaim since being introduced in May at U.S. advertiser presentations and to international buyers at the annual May Screenings. In addition to critical praise for the show, its leading … [Read more...] about UK’s Channel 4 acquires “Jane The Virgin” at MIPCOM