No doubt noticing the popularity of the Sherlock Holmes movies and the BBC’s Sherlock, CBS is planing to launch a TV show based on the Sherlock Holmes stories.  It’s early days, but some details have been announced.

• The tentative title of the show is Elementary.
• Jonny Lee Miller (Trainspotting, Dexter) will be playing the role of Sherlock Holmes.
• Lucy Liu (Ally McBeal, Charlie’s Angels) will be playing the role of Dr. Joan Watson.