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  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

Steven Spielberg was integral in bringing the new Sci-Fi series, Extant to our TV screens.  That's according to show-runner, Greg Walker in a recent interview with reporters.  When asked about Spielberg's involvement he said: "Well, very involved in the very beginning.  I mean, even before I was involved, he read Mickey's script and responded to it. And he kind of brought it under his roof there at Amblin Television and brought Mickey in. And then I joined up. And then we went and went out and pitched it," Walker recalled. "But every step of the way, from the creation of the world after what... you know, the extension of the world post-Mickey's pilot, and through every character's development and all the season-long arcs, we consulted with Steven and had long conversations with him." Source: UP I THE BEARDED TRIO ON FACEBOOK THE BEARDED TRIO ON TWITTER THE BEARDED TRIO ON GOOGLE+ THE BEARDED TRIO ON PINTEREST

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

Steven Spielberg's new series, Extant , will premiere in the UK exclusively on  Amazon Prime Instant Video .  The first episode will debut on July 10, one day after the US premiere.  Future episodes will continue to be available one day after they air in the US, and they will be available in HD on over 400 devices. The series is executive produced by Spielberg, and stars Oscar winner Halle Berry. Here is a new clip from the series: For more info on the series, please visit CBS.com/Extant Source: VPO Press Release 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." ...

A new trailer for Steven Spielberg's Extant has hit the web.  First indications after watching this is how much it reminds me of A.I. Artificial Intelligence directed by Steven Spielberg. Astronaut Molly Woods went on a 13-month solo mission. She did not return alone. Halle Berry stars in Extant. Premieres July 9 on CBS. THE BEARDED TRIO ON FACEBOOK THE BEARDED TRIO ON TWITTER THE BEARDED TRIO ON GOOGLE+ THE BEARDED TRIO ON PINTEREST

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

Emmy-winning composer Jeff Beal has signed up to score the CBS Steven Spielberg series Extant starring Halle Berry.  Jeff Beal has worked on Netflix exclusive, House of Cards and HBO's Rome. “Part of the reason I’m excited about Extant is that it is ordered straight to series for 13 episodes, as was House of Cards. Having scored several television pilots over the years, I feel the creative energy is more pure and focused for a composer working this way vs. the pilot process which always seem to ultimately get polluted by the ‘sales pitch to a studio’ kind of creative process,” said Beal. Source:   Deadline To give you an idea of Beal's work, here's the music to House of Cards. THE BEARDED TRIO ON FACEBOOK THE BEARDED TRIO ON TWITTER THE BEARDED TRIO ON GOOGLE+ THE BEARDED TRIO ON PINTEREST

Spielberg's Extant featuring Halle Berry has been given air dates by CBS and good news for the other Spielberg produced show, Under The Dome as that gets a second season. CBS has announced the premiere dates for Extant, the new mini-series starring Halle Berry and co-produced by Steven Spielberg’s Amblin. The network also confirmed when Stephen King’s Under The Dome will be back for a second season. Extant stars Berry as an astronaut who arrives home after a year-long solo mission. Her life will have a surprising impact on human history. The show will start on Wednesday, July 9, rather than July 2 as previously stated. It will air at 9 p.m. Under The Dome, based on the King novel, will kick off its second season on Monday, June 30 at 10 p.m. The show tells the story of Chester’s Mill, a town that has been cut off from the world by a mysterious dome. Although the show was envisioned as a mini-series, its success last summer sparked the decision to expand it. http://theceleb...

Grace Gummer, who recurred on HBO's The Newsroom, has joined the the Steven Spielberg-produced summer drama series, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. Gummer, one of Meryl Streep's daughters, has appeared in American Horror Story, Zero Hour, Smash, Nickelodeon's Gigantic and the Independent Spirit Award-nominated film Frances Ha. Extant is a futuristic thriller about a female astronaut, Molly (Berry), trying to reconnect with her family when she returns after a year in outer space. The character's experiences lead to events that ultimately change the course of human history. Source: Hollywood Reporter THE BEARDED TRIO ON FACEBOOK THE BEARDED TRIO ON TWITTER THE BEARDED TRIO ON GOOGLE+

A new teaser hits the web for the Spielberg produced CBS show, EXTANT that will debut on Wednesday, July 2 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT).  It doesn't give anything away and leaves more questions that answers. "EXTANT" is a mystery thriller about a female astronaut, Molly (Halle Berry), who is trying to reconnect with her family when she returns after a year in outer space. Her experiences lead to events that ultimately will change the course of human history. Camryn Manheim plays Sam Barton, Molly’s best friend. "Extant" is a co-production of CBS Television Studios and Amblin Television. Steven Spielberg , Greg Walker, Mickey Fisher, who wrote the script, Brooklyn Weaver, Justin Falvey, and Darryl Frank will serve as executive producers. Halle Berry will serve as co-executive producer. Source THE BEARDED TRIO ON FACEBOOK THE BEARDED TRIO ON TWITTER THE BEARDED TRIO ON GOOGLE+

It seems casting calls are doing the trend at the moment.     TVShowAuditions.info is reporting that Amblin Television and Energy Entertainment are gearing up to begin production on the new futuristic sci-fi thriller CBS television series "Extant", produced by Steven Spielberg and starring Halle Berry as the central character. The show's award winning casting director has sent out  casting calls and will be holding auditions in Los Angeles for series regulars. Additional casting for possible recurring and guest starring roles will be taking place. The extras will be hired beginning in February, 2014 when shooting begins in Los Angeles. The series is a sci-fi thriller about an astronaut trying to reconnect with her family after spending a year in space. Details on how talent can submit for acting roles, and registration information for extras can be found on the following casting post: CBS Series "Extant" Casting Calls Reaed more at  http://www.exam...

Looper young star Pierce Gagnon has been cast as Halle Berry's son in CBS' new summer series Extant, the network announced Tuesday. From Steven Spielberg's Amblin Television, the futuristic thriller follows a female astronaut (Berry) who tries to reconnect with her husband and son (Gagnon) when she returns after a year-long solo mission in outer space. Her experiences lead to events that ultimately change the course of human history. http://www.tvguide.com/News/Extant-Pierce-Gagnon-1072386.aspx THE BEARDED TRIO ON FACEBOOK THE BEARDED TRIO ON TWITTER THE BEARDED TRIO ON GOOGLE+