Two and a Half Men

Ashton Kutcher has tweeted his first Two and A Half Men cast photo with Jon Cryer and Angus T. Jones.

The Charlie Sheen replacement took to the stage for the recent CBS 2011 Upfront with his new castmates, telling the audience: “I got the best job in showbiz, and I’m excited.”

No plot details were revealed regarding Kutcher’s character on the sitcom but the former That ‘70s Show actor said in a statement: “I can’t replace Charlie Sheen but I’m going to work my a** off to entertain the hell out of people!”

Source: TV Squad

Off The Map axed

New Zealander Martin Henderson will be looking for a new job following the cancellation of his new medical drama series Off The map. The series ran for only one season.

Sheen happy with Kutcher replacement

Charlie Sheen believes  that Ashton Kutcher is the right man to replace him on Two and a Half Men, tweeting over the weekend: “#Winning Congrats to the cast and crew…CBS & WB..! My best to @aplusk [Kutcher]!! The show must go on… You got the right guy! c (sic).”

Brothers and Sisters axed

Brothers and Sisters has been officially axed by ABC in the US, alongside V and No Ordinary Family.

Charlie’s Angels picked up

The Charlie’s Angels reboot has been picked up by ABC for a series order. The pilot featured Minka Kelly, Annie Ilonzeh and Rachael Taylor as the three lead characters.

$#*! My Dad Says cancelled

New comedy series $#*! My Dad Says has been given the axe by NBC in the US after airing only 18 episodes.

The Hollywood Reporter is claiming sources have just confirmed that Ashton Kutcher will be replacing Charlie Sheen on Two and a Half Men.

The actor is the latest to be linked to the role in the media but the HR is claiming Kutcher is the man who will be joining the sitcom.

Kutcher is reportedly putting the final touches on a deal that is all but signed.

Source: Hollywood Reporter

Reports are suggesting Hugh Grant came close to signing a deal to appear on Two and A Half Men as a replacement for Charlie Sheen.

Deadline is claiming that the British actor was offered more than $1 million per episode to join the sitcom but he pulled out of negotiations due to creative differences. 

Several actors were linked to the series, including Rob Lowe and Jeremy Piven.

Source: Digital Spy

Blanchett to voice Family Guy character

Cate Blanchett has been confirmed to voice a character on Family Guy next year. It will be the actress’s first TV credit since 1995, when she appeared in an Australian miniseries called Bordertown.

The Firm series planned

American network NBC is reportedly looking at producing a TV series based on John Grisham’s novel The Firm. NBC is considering a full 22-episode season order for the legal thriller project.

Demi Moore signs production deal

Demi Moore has signed a multi-project deal with Lifetime network in the US, where she will develop two scripted dramas alongside a new interview series entitled The Conversation.

Two and a Half Men reboot?

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Two and a Half Men creator Chuck Lorre is planning to reboot the sitcom with another well-known actor replacing Charlie Sheen. The idea of a rotating roommate casting has also been suggested, where several actors would visit the show.

Camera to film Sheen/Warner Bros. court case

The judge overseeing the $100 million lawsuit involving Charlie Sheen and Warner Bros. has allowed a news camera into the courtroom to film proceedings. One camera will be present during the case.

Happy Days cast file lawsuit

The cast of iconic sitcom Happy Days have filed a lawsuit against CBS and Paramount Pictures over what they believe to be unpaid royalties from years of home video releases and licensed merchandise using their images. Ron Howard and Henry Winkler are not a part of the suit.

Arrested Development movie progressing

Arrested Development actor Jeffrey Tambor believes that the film version of the show may be going into production as early as next year. Tambor says that a script is near completion and “that you and I could be talking about the making of this film or even it being made by this time next year.”

Lovato to depart Sonny with a Chance

Disney actress Demi Lovato has confirmed that she is leaving the channel’s popular teen sitcom Sonny with a Chance. The 18-year-old will depart the series after two seasons, with the show rebranding as So Random!.

Morag departing Home and Away

Cornelia Frances, who plays Morag on Home and Away, has wrapped up filming her final scenes on the soap. The actress, who has played the character on and off for the last 23 years, will depart the series in what is being described as “abrupt” circumstances.

More original songs for Glee

More original material is set to feature on future episodes of Glee, adding to the tally of two that have featured this season. 

Sheen in talks for return?

Charlie Sheen is claiming that he is in talks about a possible return to Two and A Half Men. The actor told a Boston radio station that “there’ve been discussions, buts I’ve been asked not to divulge anything.”

Advertisers apologise for ill-placed billboard

An advertising company in the UK has apologised for placing a billboard for TV series The Walking Dead right next to a funeral parlour. The Co-operative Funeralcare company were unhappy that they had not been consulted prior to the billboard going up.

Griffin to guest on Drop Dead Diva

Kathy Griffin has signed on for a guest role on the new season of Drop Dead Diva. The actress will play the sister of one of the main characters.

Doctor Who promo pics released

The BBC has released new promo pics for the upcoming season of Doctor Who, where the Doctor travels to America for the first few episodes.

Taylor returning to Grey’s Anatomy

Australian actress Rachael Taylor will return to Grey’s Anatomy after leaving to work on the Charlie’s Angels pilot recently. Taylor will have missed only two episodes of the medical drama.

E! updates Charlie Sheen THS

Unsurprisingly, E! Channel has updated its Charlie Sheen version of E! True Hollywood Story. The revamped documentary will now cover recent events in both his personal and professional life with new interviews from those who know him best.

Sheen moves to trademerk catchphrases

Charlie Sheen has moved to trademark some of his well-known catchphrases to seek protection from the range of spin-off merchandise flooding the market. Sheen is looking to trademark 22 phrases including “Tiger Blood”  “Duh, Winning” and “Vatican Assassin”.

Charlie Sheen has spoofed his now infamous interview with 20/20 in a new online video.

The former Two and a Half Men actor has released the seven-minute clip of himself giving new answers to the original questions asked by ABC reporter Andrea Canning.

Source: Hollywood Reporter

Mad Men renewed for two more seasons

Mad Men has been given another two seasons by its American network AMC. The show will return for its fifth season next year.

MTV orders full season of US Inbetweeners

MTV has ordered a full season of the US version of UK teen comedy The Inbetweeners. The network has announced a 12-episode season of the comedy that will join MTV’s other new series Teen Wolf, Beavis and Butthead and This Is Awkward in the new season.

HBO developing Ridley and Tony Scott series

HBO is developing a new crime drama series with Ridley and Tony Scott’s production company Scott Free. The series, entitled The Sector, is believed to be inspired by the likes of Blade Runner and District 9.

Fans walk out of Sheen’s first live tour show

Charlie Sheen’s first live outing on his Violent Torpedo of Truth Tour in Detroit has ended with booing crowds and walkouts. Entertainment Weekly reports that the show was “padded and disjointed” with a “hodgepodge of video clips and Sheen-isms that felt hastily assembled and misjudged.”

MasterChef Australia champ releases cookbook

MasterChef Australia champion Adam Liaw has released his cookbook entitled Two Asian Kitchens. The book is the same as Liaw pitched it while on the hit cooking series, featuring easy Asian recipes to be cooked at home.