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This is the news I've been waiting to hear for a number of years now.  A new Star Trek TV series is on the way.  The story was reported today by Hollywood Reporter. They tell us: Alex Kurtzman is attached to the new series, which will premiere in January 2017 on CBS before new episodes debut on its digital and VOD platform. Prolific producer Alex Kurtzman is developing a new take on the beloved sci-fi classic for TV, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. The new Star Trek has been picked up straight to series at CBS, with the premiere slated for the network in January 2017.  Subsequent episodes will air on its digital and VOD platform, CBS All Access. The premiere and all subsequent episodes will then be available in the U.S. on CBS All Access, the network’s digital subscription video on demand and live streaming service. Star Trek marks the first original series developed specifically for CBS All Access.   The new Star Trek will introduce new characters s...

CBS announced today that Under the Dome will come to end with the episode airing September 10. Originally planned as a limited run, the series, based on Stephen King's novel and produced by Steven Spielberg's Amblin Entertainment, has lasted three seasons -- so it's probably fair to say it had a good run. "Two years ago, Under the Dome broke new ground in the summer and became an instant hit on CBS, as well as with viewers around the world," said CBS Entertainment chairman Nina Tassler . "Dome’s event storytelling and multi-platform business model paved the way for more original summer programming with the successful rollouts of Extant and Zoo . We’re excited to present the final chapter in Chester’s Mill as the story comes full circle, with the Dome coming down as dramatically as it went up." We'll find out what happens when the dome finally comes down in the concluding episodes of Under the Dome , airing Thursdays on CBS at 9/8c. ...

Under the Dome 's third season gets underway tonight, and CBS has a look at what surprises await the residents of Chester's Mill.... Returning cast member, Dean Norris, talks about what's ahead for Big Jim Rennie. New to the cast, Marg Helgenberger discusses her character, Christine Price. Season three starts tonight with a two-hour premiere on CBS at 9/8c. Visit the official site at http://www.cbs.com/shows/under-the-dome/ . Need a refresher? Visit the Under the Dome Facebook page for a recap video.   The Bearded Trio - The Site For Steven Spielberg, George Lucas and John Williams THE BEARDED TRIO ON FACEBOOK THE BEARDED TRIO ON TWITTER THE BEARDED TRIO ON GOOGLE+ THE BEARDED TRIO ON PINTEREST CLICK HERE FOR FACTS ON STEVEN SPIELBERG CLICK HERE FOR FACTS ON GEORGE LUCAS CLICK HERE FOR FACTS ON JOHN WILLIAMS Contact Lisa at lisad@coffeewithkenobi.com  

CBS has just released a teaser for the upcoming third season of Under the Dome. It features all our favorite returning characters, plus gives us a look at new guest star Marg Helgenberger. See what's been happening in Chester's Mill in the video below: Stay up to date with the show at CBS.com .  Under the Dome returns this summer with a two-hour season premiere on Thursday, June 25 at 9/8c. The Bearded Trio - The Site For Steven Spielberg, George Lucas and John Williams THE BEARDED TRIO ON FACEBOOK THE BEARDED TRIO ON TWITTER THE BEARDED TRIO ON GOOGLE+ THE BEARDED TRIO ON PINTEREST CLICK HERE FOR FACTS ON STEVEN SPIELBERG CLICK HERE FOR FACTS ON GEORGE LUCAS CLICK HERE FOR FACTS ON JOHN WILLIAMS Contact Lisa at  lisad@coffeewithknobi.com

  Extant Season 2 - All-new Images Released CBS is giving fans their first look at the upcoming season of Steven Spielberg's scifi series Extant . The images released feature returning star Halle Berry and newcomer to the show, Jeffrey Dean Morgan. Morgan's character, JD Richter, is described as a "roguish womanizer and a cop of the future who is a mercenary/bounty hunter" who is also "free-wheeling, hard-drinking and fearless, bordering on reckless."  Sounds like he'll give Molly, and any potential alien threat, a run for their money! Extant returns to CBS on Wednesday, July 1 at 10/9c. For more information visit  the official Extant website. The Bearded Trio - The Site For Steven Spielberg, George Lucas and John Williams THE BEARDED TRIO ON FACEBOOK THE BEARDED TRIO ON TWITTER THE BEARDED TRIO ON GOOGLE+ THE BEARDED TRIO ON PINTEREST CLICK HERE FOR FACTS ON STEVEN SPIELBERG CLICK HERE FOR FACTS ON GEORGE LUCAS CLI...

When the Steven Spielberg-produced scifi drama Extant returns to CBS this summer, it will count Jeffrey Dean Morgan as a regular cast member. Morgan will be playing a hard-drinking, womanizing "cop of the future" who has his life changed by Molly, played by Halle Berry. Extant tells the story of an astronaut, played by Berry, who returns to Earth after an extended solo mission in space with an unexplained pregnancy that sets into motion events that will alter the course of human history. The show is produced by Steven Spielberg's Amblin Entertainment. You can visit the show's official website at CBS.com/Extant . Source: Variety THE BEARDED TRIO ON FACEBOOK THE BEARDED TRIO ON TWITTER THE BEARDED TRIO ON GOOGLE+ THE BEARDED TRIO ON PINTEREST CLICK HERE FOR FACTS ON STEVEN SPIELBERG CLICK HERE FOR FACTS ON GEORGE LUCAS CLICK HERE FOR FACTS ON JOHN WILLIAMS Contact Lisa at  lisad@coffeewithkenobi.com

Well, this is a good day for Steven Spielberg!   Under the Dome and Extant , both shows executive-produced by Spielberg, have been renewed by CBS - Dome for a third season, and Extant for a second season. Under the Dome has been a collaborative effort between author Stephen King (the series is loosely based on his novel of the same name) and Spielberg, with both acting as executive producers.  Extant star Halle Berry shares co-executive producing credit with Spielberg on that series. During its second season, Under the Dome averaged 11 million viewers in the 18-49 demographic, while Extant averaged 8.64 million.  Ratings were up for the Extant season finale, so that probably helped its chances for renewal. CBS Entertainment Chairman Nina Tassler had this to say about the decision: “We’re committed to delivering our viewers and advertisers year-round programming with a wide variety of storytelling.   We continue to see summer as a great place for ...

It looks like the sci-fi drama starring Halle Berry,  Extant,  will be wrapping its season a bit earlier than originally planned.  The final episode of the season was scheduled to air during premiere week - but that would put it up against stiff competition, such as the season premieres of Modern Family and Law & Order: SVU .  As it stands now, the season will wrap up a week earlier on September 17.  The change means that CBS will air two episodes back-to-back on Wednesday, August 20. In an attempt to boost lackluster ratings, CBS recently moved Extant to the 10 p.m. time slot.  However, rather than improve, ratings merely held steady with 5.92 million viewers within the 18-49 age demographic.  While it did beat its competition on ABC and NBC, it remains to be seen if that’s enough to ensure a future for the Steven Spielberg-produced show. Sources: Variety  and TVbytheNumbers THE BEARDED TRIO ON FACEBOOK THE BEARDED TRIO ON ...

Extant , the new series from executive producer Steven Spielberg, premiered last night on CBS and, based on early numbers, it looks like it had a broader appeal with the older demographic. The first episode of the highly anticipated sci-fi drama had an estimated 9.4 million viewers, with 1.7 rating for the 18-49 demographic.  Among the 25-54 demo, it earned a 2.4 rating.  There was a drop in younger viewers from the lead-in episode of Big Brother. Of course, this being summer, many viewers DVR their programming - and CBS has a deal with Amazon Prime, which will release episodes of Extant four days after they premiere on the network.  It's likely the ratings will experience a bump when all those numbers are tallied. Long story short - The premiere was respectable, but not quite as much as was expected. (My own opinion - It was an intriguing premiere with a lot of potential.  I'll keep tuning in!) Visit the official website at  CBS.com/Extant . Sou...

Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman last night in order to promote her new TV series Extant.  Here are a few excerpts from the show: Dave tries to find out the secret to Halle's "Extant" pregnancy. To prepare for her role in "Extant," Halle took a ride in a Zero-G plane. Halle Berry plays an astronaut named Molly Woods.  After an extended solo mission in space, Molly comes home to Earth and reunites with her family - but things aren't quite what they seem, and the world may never be the same. Extant is executive-produced by Steven Spielberg, and it premieres Wednesday, July 9 at 9/8c on CBS.  Check out the official website for more info: CBS.com/Extant THE BEARDED TRIO ON FACEBOOK THE BEARDED TRIO ON TWITTER THE BEARDED TRIO ON GOOGLE+ THE BEARDED TRIO ON PINTEREST Contact Lisa at  lisad@coffeewithkenobi.com

CBS has released a new promo video for Extant , the latest series from executive producer Steven Spielberg.  The video starts off with a new TV spot, and then it features an extended preview of a scene from the series. In the preview, Molly (played by Halle Berry) and her husband, John (played by Goran Visnjic), discuss the different ways they each view their son.  You can see the video below: Extant premieres Wednesday, July 9 at 9/8c on CBS.  You can visit the official site here . Image from Babe Elliot Baker THE BEARDED TRIO ON FACEBOOK THE BEARDED TRIO ON TWITTER THE BEARDED TRIO ON GOOGLE+ THE BEARDED TRIO ON PINTEREST Contact Lisa at  lisad@coffeewithkenobi.com

Earlier this week Halle Berry and the stars if the upcoming series Extant attended a premiere event at the California Science Center.  You can watch interviews with the stars in the video below: You can also see photos of the event on CBS.com/Extant . Three new promos have been released as well, and you can watch all of them right here: Extant is the latest series from executive producer Steven Spielberg, and it premieres Wednesday, July 9 at 9/8c on CBS. THE BEARDED TRIO ON FACEBOOK THE BEARDED TRIO ON TWITTER THE BEARDED TRIO ON GOOGLE+ THE BEARDED TRIO ON PINTEREST Contact Lisa at  lisad@coffeewithkenobi.com Follow Lisa on Twitter @JediPug1

The new series from Steven Spielberg, Extant , will debut is just over a month, and The Hollywood Reporter has a list of the five things you need to know : 1. The series will follow a model just like its summer companion  Under the Dome, meaning if the show is successful, it would continue on with a second season -- with Berry returning as its lead, producers said. In other words, don't let its billing as an "event" or "limited" series throw you -- this is a cable model 13-episode drama. "We love the idea of season two being the sequel to this," Walker said. "The threat we establish in season one … will continue in season two." 2. The series poses an essential question: "What makes us human? Can machines be human?" showrunner Walker said, noting that what makes us human is as much of a draw to aliens as anything Extant explores. "[This] deals with a lot of familiar themes, and we're rooted in family story." ...

The new poster for Steven Spielberg's upcoming series Extant has been revealed.  Check it out below: Extant stars Academy Award winner Halle Berry as an astronaut who returns to Earth after a year-long solo mission in space -- and she soon finds out she did not return alone. For more information on the series, you can visit  CBS.com . Image source:  Seriable.com THE BEARDED TRIO ON FACEBOOK THE BEARDED TRIO ON TWITTER THE BEARDED TRIO ON GOOGLE+ THE BEARDED TRIO ON PINTEREST Contact Lisa at  lisad@coffeewithkenobi.com

It's a new month, and we have a new preview of the upcoming Steven Spielberg series Extant, starring Halle Berry! Astronaut Molly Woods went on a 13-month solo mission...she did not return alone. This Summer, Academy Award winner Halle Berry stars in EXTANT. Series Premiere, Wednesday July 9th. For more information on the series, please visit CBS.com .  Source: YouTube THE BEARDED TRIO ON FACEBOOK THE BEARDED TRIO ON TWITTER THE BEARDED TRIO ON GOOGLE+ THE BEARDED TRIO ON PINTEREST Contact Lisa at  lisad@coffeewithkenobi.com