CONCORD, N.H. (AP) - The show will go on.
A federal judge ruled Tuesday that CBS can air the premiere of "The Brotherhood of Poland, New Hampshire" Wednesday night, despite the objections of two New Hampshire filmmakers who are pursuing a court case against the TV production. Michael MacLeod, his MJM Productions and scriptwriter Jefferson Dutton had sought to block CBS from airing the pilot in New Hampshire, saying its title, theme and settings were lifted from their independent film "Brotherhood." Alternatively, they wanted CBS to air a disclaimer before, during and after the show saying it had no connection to their film. U.S. District Judge Joseph DiClerico denied the request in a brief ruling, saying he would give his reasons later. "We are pleased that common sense and freedom of expression prevailed," Kelley Productions, CBS and 20th Century Fox said in a statement. The judge also said he'd consider later whether the case belongs in New Hampshire or Los Angeles. Both the movie and TV show feature the lives of several men in a small New Hampshire town. [>>Charles<<] ________________________________ Changes to your subscription (unsubs, nomail, digest) can be made by going to http://sandboxmail.net/mailman/listinfo/sndbox_sandboxmail.net
