FBI Dramas

Just the idea of a halfway house for troubled cops sounds a little scary. It could also present a few hilarious scenarios. At least, this is what Fox’s Brett Ratner (Prison Break, Women’s Murder Club) is betting on, as he is directing a new Fox comedy pilot called Cop House.
Scott Caan (Oceans 11, 12, and 13, Gone In Sixty Seconds) is tapped to play the lead, a champion marksman who suffers a nervous breakdown after his wife leaves him for his sister.
You can see a very funny video clip which features Caan (and Casey Affleck) in his role …read more

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In this latest news round-up, speculation ensues on what changes the networks will announce in the coming months for shows like Without A Trace and Cold Case. Some networks look to Canada for fresh programming, and economic benefits, and actor Mark Wahlberg gets involved in what is perhaps one of our old favorites:
Wahlberg’s “Prisoners” – Same Old Hat?
What’s wrong with this picture? A new script for a dark crime thriller called Prisoners has caught the attention (and commitment) of actor Mark Wahlberg and all the major studios in Hollywood.  The project is said to resemble the likes of films, …read more

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Here at b5media, we have a special love for all sorts of entertainment news, so I thought I’d show a bit of Winter link loving to some of our other bloggers, particularly ones who share a love for crime drama and all things related:
CSI Fanatic – Showcases all the news and gossip about the vast CSI franchise.
Searching Bones – Features everything about the FBI drama Bones – show mysteries, spoilers, cast info and trivia.
New To TV – This blog features the best and worst of all the new TV shows. It seems the networks are ordering up new series …read more

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Will CBS’s new Fall series, The Mentalist, be the answer to USA Network’s popular series, Psych? The Mentalist stars Simon Baker (The Devil Wears Prada, The Guardian) as Patrick Jane, a consultant to the CBI (California Bureau of Investigation) with a serious knack for solving crimes, using super observation skills.

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