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CBS Films Reveals 'Extraordinary Measures' 
See the trailer for debut release by network's movie division
By Michael Simpson | Thursday, November 19, 2009
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CBS Films has released the trailer for its debut theatrical movie release, Extraordinary Measures. You can watch it by clicking on the Trailer tab above.

Extraordinary Measures stars Harrison Ford, Brendan Fraser and Keri Russell.  The plot was inspired by the true story of John Crowley, who defied conventional wisdom and great odds, and risked his family's future to pursue a cure for his children's life threatening disease. The official synopsis describes the film thus:

From his working class roots, John Crowley (Brendan Fraser) has finally begun to taste success in corporate America. Supported by his beautiful wife Aileen (Keri Russell) and their three children, John is on the fast track. But just as his career is taking off, Crowley walks away from it all when his two youngest children, Megan and Patrick, are diagnosed with a fatal disease. With Aileen by his side, harnessing all of his skill and determination, Crowley teams up with a brilliant, but unappreciated and unconventional scientist, Dr. Robert Stonehill (Harrison Ford). Together they form a bio-tech company focused on developing a life-saving drug. One driven to prove himself and his theories, the other by a chance to save his children, this unlikely alliance eventually develops into mutual respect as they battle the medical and business establishments in a fight against the system – and time. But, at the last minute, when it appears that a solution has been found, the relationship between the two men faces a final test - the outcome of which will affect the fate of John's children.

Extraordinary Measures was directed by Tom Vaughan and Ford is an executive producer. It is scheduled for release on January 22, 2010.

CBS Films was established in 2007 and is lead by Amy Baer. Currently the plan is to produce four to six movies a year under the CBS Fiilms banner. They will span all genres, with production budgets up to $50 million per film. Future releases include The Back-Up Plan starring Jennifer Lopez and Beastly with Neil Patrick Harris and newcomer Alex Pettyfer.

CBS Films has released the trailer for its debut theatrical movie release, Extraordinary Measures. You can watch it by clicking on the Trailer tab above.

Extraordinary Measures stars Harrison Ford, Brendan Fraser and Keri Russell.  The plot was inspired by the true story of John Crowley, who defied conventional wisdom and great odds, and risked his family's future to pursue a cure for his children's life threatening disease. The official synopsis describes the film thus:

From his working class roots, John Crowley (Brendan Fraser) has finally begun to taste success in corporate America. Supported by his beautiful wife Aileen (Keri Russell) and their three children, John is on the fast track. But just as his career is taking off, Crowley walks away from it all when his two youngest children, Megan and Patrick, are diagnosed with a fatal disease. With Aileen by his side, harnessing all of his skill and determination, Crowley teams up with a brilliant, but unappreciated and unconventional scientist, Dr. Robert Stonehill (Harrison Ford). Together they form a bio-tech company focused on developing a life-saving drug. One driven to prove himself and his theories, the other by a chance to save his children, this unlikely alliance eventually develops into mutual respect as they battle the medical and business establishments in a fight against the system – and time. But, at the last minute, when it appears that a solution has been found, the relationship between the two men faces a final test - the outcome of which will affect the fate of John's children.

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Denver showings?
Posted by Susan K Grahf on March 5th, 7:56pm
Denver Catholic Register gave us a review, written by John Mulderig on Feb. 3rd. We have not seen any signs of this movie here in Denver.
Any info would be appreciated. Susan Grahf
Taking Extraordinary Measures
Posted by Denise Hoglund on January 26th, 9:04pm
Thank you Harrison Ford scientist, Brendan Fraser father executive, and Keri Russell mother loving and supportive of Children dying of Pompe Disease the villain. Families, Scientists, Doctors, Nurses, Hospitals, Executives, Insurance and many Companies, Foundations, Make a Wish, Ronald McDonald Houses, Hospices deal with these realities everyday thank you for presenting them well done your support respect of these events and taking Extraordinary Measures to present them in a fine way. Thank you for presenting this subject in an outstanding way Harrison Ford scientist, Brendan Fraser father executive, Keri Russell mother loving and supportive of Children dying of Pompe disease the villain. Families, Scientists, Doctors, Nurses, Hospitals Executives, Insurance and many Companies, Foundations, Make a Wish, Ronald McDonald Houses, and Hospices, deal with these realities everyday. Well done for your support respect, fine acting of these events activities and taking Extraordinary Measures to present them amen.

Taking Extraordinary Measures is a short poem by Denise Hoglund in honor of the deceased and their survivors. 1/24/10
 

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