CBS is staying in the Adam Carolla business, greenlighting a half-hour comedy pilot starring the comic/radio personality. Jimmy Kimmel's Jackhole production banner, BermanBraun and CBS Paramount Network Television are behind the project, dubbed "Ace in the Hole," according to a source familiar...
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Inspired by the success of Canadian import “Flashpoint,” CBS has picked up 13 episodes of the Canadian TV series “The Bridge,” which it will again share with CTV. The series was originally developed as a two-hour movie and backdoor pilot by CTV with E1 Entertainment, 990 Multi Media Entertainment and...
CBS is planning to jump into the variety show sweepstakes and is working with “Hairspray” producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron on a new project about suburban witches. In addition, filmmaker Curtis Hanson (“L.A. Confidential”) and “Jericho” executive producer Carol Barbee are looking to put a new spin...
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