Speaking of Bruckheimer, who produces all the CSI shows as well as Cold Case and Without a Trace, he told us, “I have always been fascinated by science-based projects. The show is really going to explore some complex theories and go into some areas that I haven't been able to do with other projects.” Bruckheimer wasn't the only name CBS had on hand. Australian actor Simon Baker (at left), who will star in the new drama The Mentalist, Grey's Anatomy guest star Elizabeth Reaser, who will star in The Ex List, Rufus Sewell, who will star in Bruckheimer's show, and newcomer Kyle Bornheimer, who stars in the comedy The Worst Week, were there for the presentation at Carnegie Hall and the afterparty at NYC tavern Rosie O'Grady's.

Fox brought out most of its talent, minus House himself, Hugh Laurie, to its presentations Thursday. Even 24 star Kiefer Sutherland was there -- reminding us that the action-adventure show actually is coming back. In fact, he said he'll leave in a few weeks for South Africa to film a much-talked about Day 7 prequel which will air on Nov. 23. Wayne Brady, Joshua Jackson, Emily Deschanel, Eliza Dushku and many others all came out to showcase the new season. Yet, with all that star power Fox still only announced two new shows for the fall, holding many of its new pilots, like Joss Whedon’s Dollhouse starring Eliza Dushku, until January. Among the new shows, J.J. Abrams’ Fringe seemed to capture the most attention with its twisted plot and enticing teaser “What if science could exceed our imagination? What if the unimaginable could become reality?” Abrams was there for the presentation and was seen clapping along with the crowd after the short clip. You can watch the clip below.

(Eleventh Hour photo by Monty Brinton/CBS; The Mentalist photo by Cliff Lipson/CBS)