I don't think Cars 2 is a bad movie but it's different from than the first one. Unfortunately, what I liked most about the original (the heart, sweetness and the "Aww shucks, ain't small town life great?" mentality) is dropped in the sequel in favor of putting the characters into a kids action...
I'll pick up The Newsroom: Season One at some point. If you're a fan of The Rock's movies, I thought Snitch was a decent enough action movie.
Thanks for the prices, Mike! :)