Could the Two and a Half Men seasons 1-6 DVD boxset TV show carry on without Charlie Sheen? It seems as unlikely as American Idol continuing without Simon Cowell. While Idol is scheduled to go on without Cowell next Two and a Half Men DVD, supposedly Men won’t try it without Sheen.
Currently in its seventh season, Two and a Half Men DVD set stars Sheen and Joy Cryer as Charlie and Alan, two brothers living the single life together. The “Two and a Half Men DVD boxset” in the title doesn’t seem very appropriate anymore since it refers to Alan’s nearly full-grown son, Jake (Angus T. Jones). Conchata Ferrell, Holland Taylor, and Marin Hinkle star as well.
Although Warner Bros. is in the midst of a multi-year broadcast agreement for Two and a Half Men seasons 1-6 DVD boxset, it may not get that far. Sheen has been besieged by personal problems, most notably a Christmas Day altercation with his wife, Brooke Mueller, that landed him in jail. Both Two and a Half Men DVD and Mueller have subsequently entered rehab.
Prior to finishing production of this Two and a Half Men DVD set’s episodes, Sheen let it be known that he was ready to leave the sitcom. He supposedly wants to get back into Two and a Half Men DVD boxset and regularly receives offers to do them, but can’t because of his sitcom schedule.
But this isn’t exactly news to the network and studio. Sheen told People, “Approaching the start of the current Two and a Half Men seasons 1-6 DVD boxset and as far back as June ‘09, I submitted my terms for Two and a Half Men DVD eight to Warner Bros. and CBS respectfully. Both parties have known the score for over a year. In no way, has this been a hasty or negligent 11th hour surprise. I offer this Two and a Half Men DVD set out of love and respect to my crew, my on-set family, my writers, executive staff, as well as my real family, my dear friends and my loyal fans.”
There’s been wide speculation that his being ready to walk away is a tactic for Sheen to get a significant bump in his paycheck. The actor reportedly makes about $900,000 per episode of Two and a Half Men DVD boxset, including backend profits. That makes him the highest-paid sitcom star on TV right now.
If this is a negotiating ploy, it’s hard to imagine that Sheen could be in a better bargaining position. It’s the top sitcom on Two and a Half Men seasons 1-6 DVD boxset and CBS has a big interest in keeping it as an anchor of their Monday night schedule. They’ve already renewed the show through the 2011-12 season and Warner Bros. is ready to keep selling Two and a Half Men DVD for big bucks in syndication.
If a deal can’t be struck, the Two and a Half Men DVD set is over according to RadarOnline. Unnamed sources at Warner Bros. say there’s been no discussions of trying to continue the Two and a Half Men DVD boxset without Sheen. Taylor recently told EW, “I can’t even imagine.”
The actress believes Sheen is the brand of the Two and a Half Men seasons 1-6 DVD boxset and says that his salary isn’t out of line, pointing out that the six castmembers of Friends were paid $1 million per episode almost a decade ago. Taylor also said, “I think he could walk away from it and be happy… Whatever he does, he commits himself and works very hard. He knows his lines before anybody. He is on time and responsible for the Two and a Half Men DVD, and a good guy on the set.”
According to Deadline, negotiations are still going on behind the Two and a Half Men DVD set with a per episode rate of $1 million being bandied about. That’s significantly lower than previous rumors of $1.5-2 million per episode and may not be enough to get Sheen back.
If the worst happens, CBS is already trying out different scheduling Two and a Half Men DVD boxset. They’re airing The Big Bang Theory in Men’s timeslot on Monday and will follow it with a Big Bang repeat. If Two and a Half Men seasons 1-6 DVD boxset doesn’t come back, Big Bang would likely move to 9pm and a new Chuck Lorre sitcom called Mike & Molly could take the 9:30pm timeslot. While it wouldn’t be the network’s preference, there are far worse scenarios.
However things work out, negotiations with Sheen and Two and a Half Men DVD’s future should be finalized prior to CBS’ advertiser upfront presentation on May 19th.
What do you think? Will the Two and a Half Men DVD set and Sheen return for season eight?
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
No 'Two And A Half Men' without Sheen?
Warner Bros will reporteldy call time on Two and a Half Men seasons 1-6 DVD boxset if Charlie Sheen is unable to overcome his personal and legal troubles.
The network has allegedly maintained that the hit comedy will come to an end if the troubled Two and a Half Men DVD is unable to return, according to RadarOnline.
A source told the website: "There has been absolutely no discussion about reworking Two and a Half Men DVD set without Charlie. No one is even considering it."
However, these comments contradict reports that emerged earlier this week, suggesting that Warner Bros will instead seek a replacement for Sheen should he not return to the Two and a Half Men DVD boxset.
TMZ reported that Sheen's uncle Joe Estevez is planning to meet the Two and a Half Men seasons 1-6 DVD boxset's producer Chuck Lorre and offer himself as a substitute for his nephew until he can make a comeback. Estevez is allegedly keen to have the writers create an Two and a Half Men DVD in which Charlie's character has gone missing - his uncle subsequently arriving to look after his on-screen son.
However, the RadarOnline source maintained that Warner Bros will make no concessions, adding: "At this moment, if Charlie doesn't come back, that's the end of the Two and a Half Men DVD set."
The network has allegedly maintained that the hit comedy will come to an end if the troubled Two and a Half Men DVD is unable to return, according to RadarOnline.
A source told the website: "There has been absolutely no discussion about reworking Two and a Half Men DVD set without Charlie. No one is even considering it."
However, these comments contradict reports that emerged earlier this week, suggesting that Warner Bros will instead seek a replacement for Sheen should he not return to the Two and a Half Men DVD boxset.
TMZ reported that Sheen's uncle Joe Estevez is planning to meet the Two and a Half Men seasons 1-6 DVD boxset's producer Chuck Lorre and offer himself as a substitute for his nephew until he can make a comeback. Estevez is allegedly keen to have the writers create an Two and a Half Men DVD in which Charlie's character has gone missing - his uncle subsequently arriving to look after his on-screen son.
However, the RadarOnline source maintained that Warner Bros will make no concessions, adding: "At this moment, if Charlie doesn't come back, that's the end of the Two and a Half Men DVD set."
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Two and a Half Men Canceled? Dire News for Show Without Charlie Sheen
Two and a Half Men seasons 1-6 DVD boxset canceled rumors are starting to find some fact. Two and a Half Men DVD will be canceled if Charlie Sheen does not return to the show for another season. It had
been a rumor, but now the risk of getting canceled has officially been revealed by a Warner Brothers source. This source was quoted by Radar Online today, as they announced that there is nobody even considering keeping the Two and a Half Men DVD set afloat if Charlie Sheen decides to leave and work on other projects. This certainly can't be good news for fans that have stuck with Two and a Half Men DVD boxset for so long, and it could mean that the show is not going to give proper closure with its season finale.
Right now it seems that Two and a Half Men seasons 1-6 DVD boxset isn't intent on giving an answer about coming back, and the general thought is that he would really have to get his personal life in order to even consider it. Two and a Half Men DVD had been quoted prior to this as feeling he was ready to move on to the next project, and contract talks between the Two and a Half Men DVD set and Sheen kept breaking down. It's hard for anyone outside of the industry to understand why Sheen would want to talk away from a show that was willing to pay him a million dollars Two and a Half Men DVD boxset. That also makes it harder for his audience to have sympathy for his personal Two and a Half Men seasons 1-6 DVD boxset, because it just seems like he is skipping out on the show.
CBS doesn't want to see Two and a Half Men DVD come to an end, especially with the great ratings that the show continues to bring the network. It is still one of the highest rated Two and a Half Men DVD set out there, and near the top of all sitcoms every week. There is still a little bit of time to work out a deal that would save Two and a Half Men DVD boxset, because networks won't announce their fall schedules until mid May. A lot has to be done to get those contracts finalized though, and if you have been paying attention to the Two and a Half Men seasons 1-6 DVD boxset going on in Charlie Sheen's marriage, it appears that he has many other things stealing his focus away from the Two and a Half Men DVD. It looks like it is just about time to come to terms with Two and a Half Men DVD set being canceled, and to enjoy the final episode of this season.
been a rumor, but now the risk of getting canceled has officially been revealed by a Warner Brothers source. This source was quoted by Radar Online today, as they announced that there is nobody even considering keeping the Two and a Half Men DVD set afloat if Charlie Sheen decides to leave and work on other projects. This certainly can't be good news for fans that have stuck with Two and a Half Men DVD boxset for so long, and it could mean that the show is not going to give proper closure with its season finale.
Right now it seems that Two and a Half Men seasons 1-6 DVD boxset isn't intent on giving an answer about coming back, and the general thought is that he would really have to get his personal life in order to even consider it. Two and a Half Men DVD had been quoted prior to this as feeling he was ready to move on to the next project, and contract talks between the Two and a Half Men DVD set and Sheen kept breaking down. It's hard for anyone outside of the industry to understand why Sheen would want to talk away from a show that was willing to pay him a million dollars Two and a Half Men DVD boxset. That also makes it harder for his audience to have sympathy for his personal Two and a Half Men seasons 1-6 DVD boxset, because it just seems like he is skipping out on the show.
CBS doesn't want to see Two and a Half Men DVD come to an end, especially with the great ratings that the show continues to bring the network. It is still one of the highest rated Two and a Half Men DVD set out there, and near the top of all sitcoms every week. There is still a little bit of time to work out a deal that would save Two and a Half Men DVD boxset, because networks won't announce their fall schedules until mid May. A lot has to be done to get those contracts finalized though, and if you have been paying attention to the Two and a Half Men seasons 1-6 DVD boxset going on in Charlie Sheen's marriage, it appears that he has many other things stealing his focus away from the Two and a Half Men DVD. It looks like it is just about time to come to terms with Two and a Half Men DVD set being canceled, and to enjoy the final episode of this season.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Model Angelina Tracy accused of having affair with Charlie Sheen while actor remains in rehab
Despite his intention to prove to wife Brooke Mueller that he is a changed man, Two and a Half Men seasons 1-6 DVD boxset may be falling back into his old bad-boy habits.
The "Two and a Half Men DVD" star, who has been receiving treatment at a Malibu rehab center since Feb. 24, has reportedly been sneaking out of the facility for trysts with a lingerie Two and a Half Men DVD set named Angelina Tracy, according to the new issue of In Touch Weekly.
Though there has been no evidence of Sheen paying money to spend time with Tracy, the model is also an alleged paid escort Two and a Half Men DVD boxset charges $3,000 an hour and goes by the alias "Nina."
Sheen has had a history of using escorts – he previously admitted to being a Two and a Half Men seasons 1-6 DVD boxset of "Hollywood Madam" Heidi Fleiss.
In addition to reportedly bringing Tracy back to his mansion while Mueller was out of town, the 44-year-old actor was also spotted sneaking in and out of her Studio City home on April 7, wearing a hooded Two and a Half Men DVD, dark sunglasses and a fake mustache that puts Magnum P.I. to shame.
"He ran down to his car," an onlooker said of Two and a Half Men DVD set's hour-long afternoon visit. "It seemed like he wanted to leave as quickly as possible."
Sheen's rep told People.com that the actor simply wore the disguise to prank photographers while he participated in his recovery Two and a Half Men DVD boxset as part of his treatment.
"The woman in question is the sister of one of Two and a Half Men seasons 1-6 DVD boxset's campmates and Sheen was only responding to a 12th-step call," his rep said, referring to his recovery Two and a Half Men DVD efforts. "Since Sheen knew he was being followed and how this would look, he wore the moustache in a tongue-in-cheek disguise gesture."
However on another occasion, In Touch reports that Tracy was seen hopping into the backseat of Two and a Half Men DVD set's chauffeur driven Mercedes-Benz, where he "had a bouquet of flowers waiting for her."
"Her face lit up when he handed them to her," said an eyewitness. "You could see them kissing on the Two and a Half Men DVD boxset."
Two and a Half Men seasons 1-6 DVD boxset, who is reportedly leaving his hit CBS sitcom after April 9, is facing domestic violence charges following a Christmas Day fight with his wife. They welcomed twin sons, Two and a Half Men DVD, in March 2009.
The "Two and a Half Men DVD" star, who has been receiving treatment at a Malibu rehab center since Feb. 24, has reportedly been sneaking out of the facility for trysts with a lingerie Two and a Half Men DVD set named Angelina Tracy, according to the new issue of In Touch Weekly.
Though there has been no evidence of Sheen paying money to spend time with Tracy, the model is also an alleged paid escort Two and a Half Men DVD boxset charges $3,000 an hour and goes by the alias "Nina."
Sheen has had a history of using escorts – he previously admitted to being a Two and a Half Men seasons 1-6 DVD boxset of "Hollywood Madam" Heidi Fleiss.
In addition to reportedly bringing Tracy back to his mansion while Mueller was out of town, the 44-year-old actor was also spotted sneaking in and out of her Studio City home on April 7, wearing a hooded Two and a Half Men DVD, dark sunglasses and a fake mustache that puts Magnum P.I. to shame.
"He ran down to his car," an onlooker said of Two and a Half Men DVD set's hour-long afternoon visit. "It seemed like he wanted to leave as quickly as possible."
Sheen's rep told People.com that the actor simply wore the disguise to prank photographers while he participated in his recovery Two and a Half Men DVD boxset as part of his treatment.
"The woman in question is the sister of one of Two and a Half Men seasons 1-6 DVD boxset's campmates and Sheen was only responding to a 12th-step call," his rep said, referring to his recovery Two and a Half Men DVD efforts. "Since Sheen knew he was being followed and how this would look, he wore the moustache in a tongue-in-cheek disguise gesture."
However on another occasion, In Touch reports that Tracy was seen hopping into the backseat of Two and a Half Men DVD set's chauffeur driven Mercedes-Benz, where he "had a bouquet of flowers waiting for her."
"Her face lit up when he handed them to her," said an eyewitness. "You could see them kissing on the Two and a Half Men DVD boxset."
Two and a Half Men seasons 1-6 DVD boxset, who is reportedly leaving his hit CBS sitcom after April 9, is facing domestic violence charges following a Christmas Day fight with his wife. They welcomed twin sons, Two and a Half Men DVD, in March 2009.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Sorry Charlie: 'Two And A Half Men' May Go On
Sorry, Charlie: Two and a Half Men seasons 1-6 DVD boxset has a future without you, unthinkable as it might sound. But if you make good on your threat to go, we'll miss your Two and a Half Men DVD.
If Sheen thinks he has CBS over a barrel, he should brush up on his Two and a Half Men DVD set. It's been proven time and time again that a sitcom can go on even when the main attraction takes off.
In fact one of the best examples of this trend involves Sheen Two and a Half Men DVD boxset. After years of battling Parkinson's disease privately, Michael J. Fox went public about his advancing condition and gave up the Two and a Half Men seasons 1-6 DVD boxset on the ABC comedy Spin City. ABC replaced Fox's Mike Flaherty with a new character played by Charlie Sheen -- and the ratings actually went up.
Comedies have been proving their durability as far back as 1969. On the Two and a Half Men DVD, Dick York vacated the role of the husband after five years. But Dick Sargent assumed his Two and a Half Men DVD set for another three. And who can forget when Shelley Long shocked Hollywood by dropping out of Cheers? Most of America, Two and a Half Men DVD boxset: They adjusted pretty quickly once Kirstie Alley came in.
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Now you could argue, would Cheers have survived if Ted Danson walked away, or if Elizabeth Montgomery left Bewitched? I'd still say yes, because one of the hallmarks of a great comedy is Two and a Half Men seasons 1-6 DVD boxset humor is distributed throughout the cast. Often enough, the star is really just a straight man for more colorful supporting Two and a Half Men DVD to bounce off of.
It's a little surprising when you think about it. Of all types of Two and a Half Men DVD set, sitcoms are arguably most dependent on their stars because of the delicate chemistry of comedy. The same can't be said of Two and a Half Men DVD boxset, which almost seem to thrive on these defections. Just think of how Law & Order has made key cast changes an annual Two and a Half Men seasons 1-6 DVD boxset. And you don't hear talk of Grey's Anatomy going off the air with the recent news that Two and a Half Men DVD is moving on.
I'm not suggesting every comedy ever was immune. Seinfeld might have seemed to be missing something if it had lost, Two and a Half Men DVD set, Seinfeld.
And yet even self-titled sitcoms have survived cast changes. Comedy veteran Valerie Harper left her own Two and a Half Men DVD boxset, Valerie, after one season in 1987. It was recast, renamed and ran five more seasons.
My bet is the writers and producers of Two and a Half Men seasons 1-6 DVD boxset are engaged in a pretty interesting creative exercise right now. What brand-name actor can they bring in, and what kind of character could he play? I'd say it could be a she as well, but the show is called Two and a Half Men DVD.
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Charlie Sheen's Alleged Mistress Denies Affair
Earlier this week, it was reported that Charlie Sheen, star of the hit show, Two and a Half Men seasons 1-6 DVD boxset, was caught having an affair with lingerie model, Angelina Tracy.
Tracy has now responded to the claims, and says that Sheen is just a friend, and that the only relationship they have is rehab-related. The Two and a Half Men DVD also mentions that when they see each other, it is in the Two and a Half Men DVD set of other people.
Tracy noted that she and Sheen met in rehab. It was reported that an onlooker saw Two and a Half Men DVD boxset get into a car with Tracy, give her a bouquet of flowers, and kiss her on the Two and a Half Men seasons 1-6 DVD boxset. Tracy responded to these claims by saying that Sheen was just giving her support when she was going through a difficult time in her life. Tracy was also rumored to be a paid escort, to which she responds is hurtful and untrue.
Sheen was seen wearing a disguise when he left Tracy's Two and a Half Men DVD last week. MSNBC reports that Tracy claimed: "He wore a ‘disguise’ as a tongue-in-cheek gesture because he knew he was being followed and he had Two and a Half Men DVD set to hide. He was just having fun with the paparazzi."
Tracy reveals that Sheen has been helping her with Two and a Half Men DVD boxset, and that they have not taken any drugs or drinks together. The lingerie model reported that Sheen has been working hard to stay clean and be a responsible father to his children and loving Two and a Half Men seasons 1-6 DVD boxset, Brooke Mueller.
Tracy has now responded to the claims, and says that Sheen is just a friend, and that the only relationship they have is rehab-related. The Two and a Half Men DVD also mentions that when they see each other, it is in the Two and a Half Men DVD set of other people.
Tracy noted that she and Sheen met in rehab. It was reported that an onlooker saw Two and a Half Men DVD boxset get into a car with Tracy, give her a bouquet of flowers, and kiss her on the Two and a Half Men seasons 1-6 DVD boxset. Tracy responded to these claims by saying that Sheen was just giving her support when she was going through a difficult time in her life. Tracy was also rumored to be a paid escort, to which she responds is hurtful and untrue.
Sheen was seen wearing a disguise when he left Tracy's Two and a Half Men DVD last week. MSNBC reports that Tracy claimed: "He wore a ‘disguise’ as a tongue-in-cheek gesture because he knew he was being followed and he had Two and a Half Men DVD set to hide. He was just having fun with the paparazzi."
Tracy reveals that Sheen has been helping her with Two and a Half Men DVD boxset, and that they have not taken any drugs or drinks together. The lingerie model reported that Sheen has been working hard to stay clean and be a responsible father to his children and loving Two and a Half Men seasons 1-6 DVD boxset, Brooke Mueller.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Charlie Sheen's wife Brooke Mueller reportedly furious over affair allegations
We could have seen this one coming -- Brooke Mueller -- otherwise known as the wife to "Two and a Half Men seasons 1-6 DVD boxset" star Charlie Sheen -- is reportedly angry about recent reports suggesting that Sheen had an affair with a paid escort named Angelina Tracy. Two and a Half Men DVD first appeared via In Touch Weekly, though the actor's publicist Stan Rosenfeld is already denying the report.
A source recently told Radar Online that Mueller "exploded" after hearing about Two and a Half Men DVD set, but also that splitting up from the actor doesn't appear to be on her mind:
“It seems incredible but she’s not even talking about divorcing him...She wants this lifestyle. They have a miserable marriage and she threatens to leave it but she doesn’t really want to.”
Sheen and Mueller have already seen enough Two and a Half Men DVD boxset in the past year. An alleged domestic assault on Christmas Day of last year led to Sheen being charged and sent to court -- Two and a Half Men seasons 1-6 DVD boxset is expected to begin this summer.
Do you believe that Brooke Mueller really wouldn't split up from Charlie Sheen following this report? Let me know your thoughts with a comment and check back soon for more Two and a Half Men DVD.
A source recently told Radar Online that Mueller "exploded" after hearing about Two and a Half Men DVD set, but also that splitting up from the actor doesn't appear to be on her mind:
“It seems incredible but she’s not even talking about divorcing him...She wants this lifestyle. They have a miserable marriage and she threatens to leave it but she doesn’t really want to.”
Sheen and Mueller have already seen enough Two and a Half Men DVD boxset in the past year. An alleged domestic assault on Christmas Day of last year led to Sheen being charged and sent to court -- Two and a Half Men seasons 1-6 DVD boxset is expected to begin this summer.
Do you believe that Brooke Mueller really wouldn't split up from Charlie Sheen following this report? Let me know your thoughts with a comment and check back soon for more Two and a Half Men DVD.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Two and a Half Men Review: "Keith Moon Is Vomiting in His Grave"
Maybe the show is preparing for Charlie Sheen's departure, because this week's Two and a Half Men seasons 1-6 DVD boxset definitely put the focus on Alan and Jake as the show's main stars.
Jake brought Two and a Half Men DVD set one of the cool kids from school, Eldritch (Graham Patrick Martin), and spent the episode doing teenager stuff including some healthy underage drinking, followed shortly by some Two and a Half Men DVD boxset. After seven seasons and a nearly grown up half man, the show is finally taking advantage of its teenager for some storylines.
How can you complain about an Two and a Half Men seasons 1-6 DVD boxset where Charlie declared himself Super Uncle with the super power of picking out the easy, hot teenage girl for his nephew? Or when the episode rips on drummers, only to name Two and a Half Men DVD "Keith Moon Is Vomiting in His Grave" after The Who's drummer.
With Jake's new friend came his friend's hot mother and the Two and a Half Men DVD set of the always welcome Courtney Thorne-Smith in the recurring role of Lindsay, a love interest for Alan. The two wasted no time as single parents going for drinks and finding themselves in the bathroom together.
While the episode tired nothing too unique and stuck to the Two and a Half Men DVD formula of previous seasons, it was a good episode with plenty of laughs, ready for syndication heaven for the years to come.
As a side note, it was interesting to learn a little bit about Charlie's backstory seven years into Two and a Half Men DVD boxset. Who knew the guy had actual music talent and attended Juilliard before dropping out and trying to write movie scores... only to end up writing crappy jingles.
With only a few episodes before Charlie Sheen's most likely departure, we're going to enjoy Two and a Half Men DVD set while we have it. Despite this episode focusing on Jake and Alan, it was still Charlie's quick one liner's that made the episod Two and a Half Men DVD boxset one liners are after the jump.
Jake brought Two and a Half Men DVD set one of the cool kids from school, Eldritch (Graham Patrick Martin), and spent the episode doing teenager stuff including some healthy underage drinking, followed shortly by some Two and a Half Men DVD boxset. After seven seasons and a nearly grown up half man, the show is finally taking advantage of its teenager for some storylines.
How can you complain about an Two and a Half Men seasons 1-6 DVD boxset where Charlie declared himself Super Uncle with the super power of picking out the easy, hot teenage girl for his nephew? Or when the episode rips on drummers, only to name Two and a Half Men DVD "Keith Moon Is Vomiting in His Grave" after The Who's drummer.
With Jake's new friend came his friend's hot mother and the Two and a Half Men DVD set of the always welcome Courtney Thorne-Smith in the recurring role of Lindsay, a love interest for Alan. The two wasted no time as single parents going for drinks and finding themselves in the bathroom together.
While the episode tired nothing too unique and stuck to the Two and a Half Men DVD formula of previous seasons, it was a good episode with plenty of laughs, ready for syndication heaven for the years to come.
As a side note, it was interesting to learn a little bit about Charlie's backstory seven years into Two and a Half Men DVD boxset. Who knew the guy had actual music talent and attended Juilliard before dropping out and trying to write movie scores... only to end up writing crappy jingles.
With only a few episodes before Charlie Sheen's most likely departure, we're going to enjoy Two and a Half Men DVD set while we have it. Despite this episode focusing on Jake and Alan, it was still Charlie's quick one liner's that made the episod Two and a Half Men DVD boxset one liners are after the jump.
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Charlie Sheen's future on 'Two and a Half Men' comes down to leverage
Leverage is a hot commodity in any negotiation. If you are the star of a big TV show and your deal is up but the contract for the show itself isn't, you have leverage.
However, if you are the star of a big Two and a Half Men seasons 1-6 DVD boxset whose contract is up but whose personal life is in some disarray and you have an expensive lifestyle and likely face some pretty big legal bills, perhaps you don't have as much leverage as you think.
SHEEN Charlie Sheen may be about to find out just how much Two and a Half Men DVD set he has. The star's contract for the CBS hit "Two and a Half Men seasons 1-6 DVD boxset" is up at the end of this season. Warner Bros., which makes the show for CBS, has a deal with the network for two more Two and a Half Men DVD boxset. It makes a ton of money off the show in rerun sales but would no doubt like to make more. Two more seasons of the comedy would be a nice bit of gravy. Although some joke that if Sheen leaves the Two and a Half Men DVD, it can be renamed "Two Men," he is the star and the reason why the bulk of people tune in each week.
In a normal situation, this one is a no-brainer. Sheen would hold all the cards. But this isn't a normal situation. Warner Bros. and CBS already shortened the number of episodes for this Two and a Half Men DVD set from 24 to 22 because of Sheen's recent legal issues regarding a Christmas fight with his wife. Losing two episodes may not sound like a lot, but it translates into millions of dollars for both the network and the studio.
In other words, both the network and studio have been pretty good to Sheen.
Sheen is probably going to have some huge expenses as a result of the incident with his wife. There is even the possibility of jail time. He has surely already spent a lot of Two and a Half Men DVD boxset. including on his precautionary return to rehab. Maybe now is not the time for a guy, who already makes close to $1 million an episode, to risk gainful employment. Yes, he has a ton of money, but many Hollywood stars tend to burn through their cash pretty quickly.
So far, Sheen's personal problems have not hurt the show's ratings. Whether that remains the case after his legal situation is resolved and his fate determined is another issue. CBS is doing well, but losing the show or Sheen's services from the show would be huge. As already noted, Warner Bros. would also hate to see the show end now because there is still some rerun money to be made.
If Sheen can't reach a new deal with Warner Bros. the question becomes whether CBS is obligated to buy two more seasons of"Two and a Half Men DVD." Typically networks have some sort of protection against a star leaving a show, and one would think CBS does in this case. (If they don't, someone in legal will be looking for work).
CBS and Warner Bros. could try to carry on without Sheen and, who knows, maybe it would work. After all, Sheen jumped in and kept ABC's "Spin City" going when Michael J. Fox had to leave because of his struggle with Parkinson's disease. If the show does go on though, CBS will probably be paying a lot less for it.
None of this is to pass judgment on Sheen, how he lives his life and the choices he has made. There are no doubt many who feel Sheen's bad-boy tendencies should have cost him his job already. The justice system will have its say on that soon enough. Nor is this about whether CBS or Warner Bros. should keep doing business with Sheen. They've made their choice. This is, to borrow from Michael Corleone, strictly business.
However, if you are the star of a big Two and a Half Men seasons 1-6 DVD boxset whose contract is up but whose personal life is in some disarray and you have an expensive lifestyle and likely face some pretty big legal bills, perhaps you don't have as much leverage as you think.
SHEEN Charlie Sheen may be about to find out just how much Two and a Half Men DVD set he has. The star's contract for the CBS hit "Two and a Half Men seasons 1-6 DVD boxset" is up at the end of this season. Warner Bros., which makes the show for CBS, has a deal with the network for two more Two and a Half Men DVD boxset. It makes a ton of money off the show in rerun sales but would no doubt like to make more. Two more seasons of the comedy would be a nice bit of gravy. Although some joke that if Sheen leaves the Two and a Half Men DVD, it can be renamed "Two Men," he is the star and the reason why the bulk of people tune in each week.
In a normal situation, this one is a no-brainer. Sheen would hold all the cards. But this isn't a normal situation. Warner Bros. and CBS already shortened the number of episodes for this Two and a Half Men DVD set from 24 to 22 because of Sheen's recent legal issues regarding a Christmas fight with his wife. Losing two episodes may not sound like a lot, but it translates into millions of dollars for both the network and the studio.
In other words, both the network and studio have been pretty good to Sheen.
Sheen is probably going to have some huge expenses as a result of the incident with his wife. There is even the possibility of jail time. He has surely already spent a lot of Two and a Half Men DVD boxset. including on his precautionary return to rehab. Maybe now is not the time for a guy, who already makes close to $1 million an episode, to risk gainful employment. Yes, he has a ton of money, but many Hollywood stars tend to burn through their cash pretty quickly.
So far, Sheen's personal problems have not hurt the show's ratings. Whether that remains the case after his legal situation is resolved and his fate determined is another issue. CBS is doing well, but losing the show or Sheen's services from the show would be huge. As already noted, Warner Bros. would also hate to see the show end now because there is still some rerun money to be made.
If Sheen can't reach a new deal with Warner Bros. the question becomes whether CBS is obligated to buy two more seasons of"Two and a Half Men DVD." Typically networks have some sort of protection against a star leaving a show, and one would think CBS does in this case. (If they don't, someone in legal will be looking for work).
CBS and Warner Bros. could try to carry on without Sheen and, who knows, maybe it would work. After all, Sheen jumped in and kept ABC's "Spin City" going when Michael J. Fox had to leave because of his struggle with Parkinson's disease. If the show does go on though, CBS will probably be paying a lot less for it.
None of this is to pass judgment on Sheen, how he lives his life and the choices he has made. There are no doubt many who feel Sheen's bad-boy tendencies should have cost him his job already. The justice system will have its say on that soon enough. Nor is this about whether CBS or Warner Bros. should keep doing business with Sheen. They've made their choice. This is, to borrow from Michael Corleone, strictly business.
Friday, April 9, 2010
Charlie Sheen: If I Leave Two and a Half Men, "So Be It"
Charlie Sheen is prepared to walk away from Two and a Half Men seasons 1-6 DVD boxset if contract negotiations fall through, saying if his role ends, "so be it."
"Much speculation and rumor has arisen from my current status surrounding Two and a Half Men DVD," Sheen said in a statement, addressing media reports that he is demanding a higher salary. "All of the numbers reported in the press are false. Claims from 'inside sources' regarding offers from the studio as well as my salary, on their best day, are without merit."
Charlie Sheen to exit Two and a Half Men DVD set?
Sheen's contract ends after the current seventh season, the season finale of which he's taping Friday. He said he submitted his terms for Season 8 to Warner Bros. and CBS in June. The 44-year-old actor, who currently earns $825,000 per episode, was recently ranked the highest paid actor on television.
"Both parties have known the score for over a year. In no way, has this been a hasty or negligent eleventh hour surprise," he said, adding that he is offering this information out of respect to the crew, cast, family, friends and fans.
Two and a Half Men DVD boxset's production order cut by two episodes
"If tonight's show is the end for me as Charlie Harper, so be it. Another journey has begun. I take from the experience 161 shows filled with a kaleidoscope of amazing experiences, memories, friendships and gratitude. I remain humbly inspired," he said, signing the statement "C. Sheen."
Warner Bros. and CBS declined to comment.
Two and a Half Men seasons 1-6 DVD boxset, TV's top-rated sitcom, has been renewed for two more seasons. It is unclear how the show would continue without Sheen, who faces domestic violence charges stemming from a Christmas Day fight with wife Brooke Mueller. He has pleaded no guilty and is due back in court July 21.
Charlie Sheen returns to work
Production on the sitcom halted for three weeks in February when Sheen entered rehab as a "preventative measure." He returned to work March 16, and the show's production order was later reduced by two.
"Much speculation and rumor has arisen from my current status surrounding Two and a Half Men DVD," Sheen said in a statement, addressing media reports that he is demanding a higher salary. "All of the numbers reported in the press are false. Claims from 'inside sources' regarding offers from the studio as well as my salary, on their best day, are without merit."
Charlie Sheen to exit Two and a Half Men DVD set?
Sheen's contract ends after the current seventh season, the season finale of which he's taping Friday. He said he submitted his terms for Season 8 to Warner Bros. and CBS in June. The 44-year-old actor, who currently earns $825,000 per episode, was recently ranked the highest paid actor on television.
"Both parties have known the score for over a year. In no way, has this been a hasty or negligent eleventh hour surprise," he said, adding that he is offering this information out of respect to the crew, cast, family, friends and fans.
Two and a Half Men DVD boxset's production order cut by two episodes
"If tonight's show is the end for me as Charlie Harper, so be it. Another journey has begun. I take from the experience 161 shows filled with a kaleidoscope of amazing experiences, memories, friendships and gratitude. I remain humbly inspired," he said, signing the statement "C. Sheen."
Warner Bros. and CBS declined to comment.
Two and a Half Men seasons 1-6 DVD boxset, TV's top-rated sitcom, has been renewed for two more seasons. It is unclear how the show would continue without Sheen, who faces domestic violence charges stemming from a Christmas Day fight with wife Brooke Mueller. He has pleaded no guilty and is due back in court July 21.
Charlie Sheen returns to work
Production on the sitcom halted for three weeks in February when Sheen entered rehab as a "preventative measure." He returned to work March 16, and the show's production order was later reduced by two.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Why Charlie Sheen Must Return to 'Two and a Half Men'
My colleague Danny seems to think that Warner Brothers and CBS should show Charlie Sheen the door and let him leave the series, even though the network and production company are committed to two more years of 'Two and a Half Men seasons 1-6 DVD boxset.' And my other fellow TV Squadder Jason has kiddingly suggested seven characters who could fill Sheen's shoes. Well, to paraphrase the words of Dan Aykroyd on 'Saturday Night Live,' they are both ignorant sluts!
Charlie Sheen must return to 'Two and a Half Men DVD' for a variety of reasons, but the most important is simply this: MONEY. It's not about how much Sheen is looking to make. It's about how much Warner Brothers and CBS stand to lose if they let 'Two and a Half Men DVD set' go down the drain in its last two years.
The production company and the network are reaping huge rewards for 'Two and a Half Men DVD boxset,' and have for years. The sitcom anchors the Monday night sitcom line up. Look at the ratings; it's been the top dog, setting the pace for the others. Only a few times this season has 'The Big Bang Theory,' which follows 'Men,' surpassed it in the key 18-49 demographic.
Together, 'Two and a Half Men seasons 1-6 DVD boxset' and 'The Big Bang Theory' are a potent one-two punch from 9-10PM. If you wonder why '24' has struggled this season, in addition to growing tired, it was also up against CBS's Monday sitcom duo, as well as ABC's 'Dancing With The Stars.'
There's a lot to be said about the old adage that if it ain't broke, don't fix it. When something works that well in television, you don't muck it up. (Unless your Jeff Zucker and NBC, then you sabotage yourself at every turn!) Chuck Lorre's dynamic duo of 'Men' and 'Bang' must remain intact.
That means you pay Charlie Sheen and get him back to work next season. It will be a fresh start for him. All the problems will be behind him and the saga of Alan and Charlie Harper can continue. The idea that Charlie can be replaced from the comedy equation is naive. Anybody who regularly watches and has kept up with the show knows that like 'The Odd Couple' or even a sitcom like 'Mad About You,' the key to the success is the chemistry of the leads.
They are brothers. You can't eliminate Alan from Charlie's life, or vice versa, and keep the same dynamic. You couldn't break up the 'Friends' either, which is why in the end, those six stars were earning $1 million per episode. It made economic sense to keep them together and cough up the $6 million in star salaries because the production company -- Warners again -- and the network, would get it back in revenue.
Danny's complaint that stars pull this all the time is a salient one. But, ultimately, the big breadwinners are the creators, producers and network. We hear about what the star's demanding, but rarely do we know how much less that is than the people behind the scenes. Assuming that Charlie Sheen is wrong to negotiate for the max he can get is foolish. This might be his last great TV program and the last shot at a big payday. You got to get it while the getting is good.
So, here's what's going to happen. They are already in heavy negotiations and some reports have Charlie asking for $2 million per episode with WB/CBS offering $1.6. Some put the numbers lower, but no matter what the figures being bandied about, the bottom line is Charlie Sheen will be back and he'll have a significant raise. Forget about replacements -- real or fantastic -- the Harper beach house will now and forever be Charlie's sandbox. And a very plush one at that.
Charlie Sheen must return to 'Two and a Half Men DVD' for a variety of reasons, but the most important is simply this: MONEY. It's not about how much Sheen is looking to make. It's about how much Warner Brothers and CBS stand to lose if they let 'Two and a Half Men DVD set' go down the drain in its last two years.
The production company and the network are reaping huge rewards for 'Two and a Half Men DVD boxset,' and have for years. The sitcom anchors the Monday night sitcom line up. Look at the ratings; it's been the top dog, setting the pace for the others. Only a few times this season has 'The Big Bang Theory,' which follows 'Men,' surpassed it in the key 18-49 demographic.
Together, 'Two and a Half Men seasons 1-6 DVD boxset' and 'The Big Bang Theory' are a potent one-two punch from 9-10PM. If you wonder why '24' has struggled this season, in addition to growing tired, it was also up against CBS's Monday sitcom duo, as well as ABC's 'Dancing With The Stars.'
There's a lot to be said about the old adage that if it ain't broke, don't fix it. When something works that well in television, you don't muck it up. (Unless your Jeff Zucker and NBC, then you sabotage yourself at every turn!) Chuck Lorre's dynamic duo of 'Men' and 'Bang' must remain intact.
That means you pay Charlie Sheen and get him back to work next season. It will be a fresh start for him. All the problems will be behind him and the saga of Alan and Charlie Harper can continue. The idea that Charlie can be replaced from the comedy equation is naive. Anybody who regularly watches and has kept up with the show knows that like 'The Odd Couple' or even a sitcom like 'Mad About You,' the key to the success is the chemistry of the leads.
They are brothers. You can't eliminate Alan from Charlie's life, or vice versa, and keep the same dynamic. You couldn't break up the 'Friends' either, which is why in the end, those six stars were earning $1 million per episode. It made economic sense to keep them together and cough up the $6 million in star salaries because the production company -- Warners again -- and the network, would get it back in revenue.
Danny's complaint that stars pull this all the time is a salient one. But, ultimately, the big breadwinners are the creators, producers and network. We hear about what the star's demanding, but rarely do we know how much less that is than the people behind the scenes. Assuming that Charlie Sheen is wrong to negotiate for the max he can get is foolish. This might be his last great TV program and the last shot at a big payday. You got to get it while the getting is good.
So, here's what's going to happen. They are already in heavy negotiations and some reports have Charlie asking for $2 million per episode with WB/CBS offering $1.6. Some put the numbers lower, but no matter what the figures being bandied about, the bottom line is Charlie Sheen will be back and he'll have a significant raise. Forget about replacements -- real or fantastic -- the Harper beach house will now and forever be Charlie's sandbox. And a very plush one at that.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Charlie Sheen To Depart Two and a Half Men?
Two and a Half Men seasons 1-6 DVD boxset co-star, Charlie Sheen, has been the subject of many headlines in the past couple of years but now it appears that Sheen may want to leave the popular Two and a Half Men. For seven seasons Charlie Sheen has played the Two and a Half Men DVD character, Charlie Harper, alongside Two and a Half co-star Jon Cryer and may now be ready to move on from the popular CBS series.
The rumors of Charlie Sheen possibly departing Two and a Half Men surfaced online from an "anonymous source" that suggested that Sheen allegedly didn't want the comments to be made public and with good reason. Will Charlie Sheen be leaving Two and a Half Men DVD set? There is still no official word from either Sheen or CBS on what this means for Two and a Half Men.
Despite the rumors about the possible departure of Charlie Sheen, Two and a Half Men DVD boxset recently received a three year renewal. However, Charlie Sheen's contract is set to expire at the end of the current season.
The rumors of Charlie Sheen possibly departing Two and a Half Men surfaced online from an "anonymous source" that suggested that Sheen allegedly didn't want the comments to be made public and with good reason. Will Charlie Sheen be leaving Two and a Half Men DVD set? There is still no official word from either Sheen or CBS on what this means for Two and a Half Men.
Despite the rumors about the possible departure of Charlie Sheen, Two and a Half Men DVD boxset recently received a three year renewal. However, Charlie Sheen's contract is set to expire at the end of the current season.
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