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Rihanna will round out the guest list for the upcoming Chelsea Lately Australian shows.

The US singer is one of the final additions to the guest line-up for E! presenter Chelsea Handler’s Sydney chatshows.

The schedule reads like this: 

Tuesday, March 8th: Round Table Guests include Chris Franjola, Josh Wolf, Celia Pacquola and interview guest Sophie Monk.

Wednesday, March 9th: Round Table Guests include Brad Wollack, Heather McDonald, Adam Richard and interview guest Henry Rollins.

Thursday, March 10th: Guests include Chris Franjola, Sarah Colonna, Jeff Wild and interview guest Animal Wrangler Nick de Vos

Friday, March 11th: Round Table Guests include Josh Wolf, Fortune Feimster, Adam Hills and interview guest Rihanna.

Source: TV Tonight

Kath & Kim movie on the way

Kath & Kim is set to be developed into a film which will take the entire cast to Europe. The film, entitled The Kath & Kim Filum, will go into production later in the year in Italy.

Sheen replacement rumours begin

Charlie Sheen has been dumped from Two and a Half Men for all of one day and the rumours for a replacement are already beginning. TMZ is reporting that series producer Chuck Lorre has reached out to actor Rob Lowe as a possible replacement for Sheen.

Criss Angel honoured

TV magician Criss Angel has become the youngest inductee into the International Magic Society Hall of Fame. The 43-year-old star of Criss Angel: Mindfreak was also presented with the group’s lifetime achievement award.

Scrubs actor join pilot

Former Scrubs actor John C. McGinley has joined the new ABC pilot Smothered where he will feature alongside Marcia Gay Harden and Sons of Anarchy actor Adam Arkin.

Sheen celebrates firing in style

In Charlie Sheen news, the actor has reportedly celebrated his axing from Two and a Half Men by brandishing a large machete on the roof of the Live Nation building in Beverly Hills. TMZ have footage of the actor waving the sword before declaring “this is the greatest day of my life.”

Breaking news: Charlie Sheen is standing on top of a building in Beverly Hills, holding a machete and drinking his drink of choice – a toxic cocktail he calls “Tiger juice”.

There appears to be other with him in his latest tirade.

On the internet, “Sheen’s Corner” has reach 100 million hits although it appears most people view it for the novelty factor, quickly tuning out rather than listening to the endless rant.

On a serious note, this behaviour is a possible sign of a mental issues that surely should be dealt with by authorities. Either Sheen’s family should perform an intervention or he should be committed for not only his own safety, but those around him.

See more on Perez Hilton. http://perezhilton.com/category/charlie-sheen

A multi-year deal has been announced today which will see Wimbledon broadcast in 3D around the world.

Sony and the All England Lawn Tennis Club have formed a partnership that will see the annual Grand Slam tournament shot in 3D and screened in cinemas around the world.

The 3D content will also be made available to broadcasters although it looks likely that seeing as the BBC is the host broadcaster and must provide terrestrial coverage, the 3D coverage will not be available on the UK’s only 3D channel Sky3D.

“We are delighted that our 3D partnership with Sony will not only guarantee we are at the cutting edge of live sporting television, but also deliver a compelling new viewing experience for our global audiences, especially among our younger supporters,” said Ian Ritchie, chief executive of the All England Lawn Tennis Club.

Source: Hollywood Reporter

It’s another huge line-up of guests this week on Adam Hills in Gordon St Tonight.

Irish comedian Jason Byrne shares some of his childhood photos and experiences;

Jeff Lindsay, author of the books that inspired Dexter, reveals how he created one of the world’s most loved serial killers;

And Aussie actress Zoe Ventoura chats about her role in Packed to the Rafters, how the death of her character stunned the nation, and her move to pursue a career in Hollywood.

Adam asks the audience to bring in something from their school days and Hannah Gadsby sorts through the gems.

Tonight’s Gordon St Classic, Breakfast at Sweethearts, was performed almost 32 years ago to the day, by Cold Chisel on Countdown and Dave Larkin and the Gun Street Girls give us a fine rendition.  Closing the show is internet music sensation and Jay Z’s latest protégé Alexis Jordan, with her hit single Happiness.

Plus, Adam hoodwinks an audience member; helps another reconnect with her first love from primary school and comedian Dave Thornton tutors a would-be clown!

Adam Hills in Gordon St Tonight, Wednesday March 9 at 8.30pm on ABC1 and Saturday March 12 at 7.30pm on ABC2.

Brisbane Roar and Central Coast Mariners will battle it out for an historic maiden Hyundai A-League title this Sunday when football fans will be treated to a four-hour Grand Final feast LIVE and only on Australia’s Sports Leader, FOX SPORTS.

50,000 fans are expected to pack the now fully recovered Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane for the 2010/11 decider, where the Roar will start hot favourites on their home turf to capture their first Hyundai A-League crown.

Standing in their way will be the Central Coast Mariners, who under the guidance of former Socceroos coach Graham Arnold are also searching for their maiden title in what will be the club’s third Grand Final appearance since the A-League’s inception in 2005/06.

FOX SPORTS will provide fans with four hours of extensive LIVE coverage of Grand Final day, beginning with a special edition of Hyundai Matchday Saturday from 3.30pm on FOX SPORTS 3HD & FOX SPORTS 3.

Host Adam Peacock and regular panellists Mark Bosnich and Robbie Slater will be joined by Socceroos legend Mark Viduka and Ian ‘Dicko’ Dickson for an hour of Grand Final fun and frivolity, where they will unveil the FOX SPORTS-voted goal of the year and share their views on where the big game will be won and lost.

Following Matchday Saturday will be a half-hour pre-game show, where Andy Harper, Melanie McLaughlin and Mark Rudan will take a close look at the decider LIVE from Suncorp Stadium. They will reveal the FOX SPORTS-voted player of the year and take a revealing look at Brisbane’s German sensation Thomas Broich.

Then, at 5.00pm AEDT, the Grand Final officially gets underway between the Brisbane Roar and Central Coast Mariners. After the match, viewers will be able to join the celebrations with the winning team as FOX SPORTS continues its LIVE coverage through the official presentation.

The FOX SPORTS website, www.foxsports.com.au, will preview the big clash with exclusive content throughout the week including a comprehensive preview by FOX SPORTS football expert Robbie Slater and in-depth interviews with both Grand Final coaches. Fans can also stay in tune with the latest team news and events leading up to, and during, the Grand Final on FOX SPORTS News through regular LIVE crosses to reporter Brenton Speed on location in Brisbane.

“Brisbane has had a phenomenal season and they are the clear favourites for the title playing in front of a packed Suncorp Stadium, but the Mariners are certainly capable of springing an upset. Its set up to be one of the great Grand Finals,” said Slater.

FOX SPORTS LIVE and EXCLUSIVE coverage of the Hyundai A-League Grand Final is available to FOXTEL and AUSTAR subscribers.

Monday March 7, 2011

Shares:
1 Seven 24.3% (nw 32.5%)
2 Nine 18.3% (nw 25.0%)
3 Ten 15.3% (nw 19.4%)
4 ABC1 14.4% (nw 17.5%)
5 SBS ONE 5.1% (nw 5.7%)

6 7TWO 4.6%
7 7mate 3.6%
7 GO! 3.6%
7 ELEVEN 3.6%
10 GEM 3.1%

11 ABC2 2.0%
12 ABC News 24 0.7%
13 SBS TWO 0.6%
14 ABC3 0.5%
14 ONE HD 0.5%

Top shows for the day:
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2 Ch: 7 SEVEN NEWS 1,232,000 288,000 369,000 245,000 134,000 197,000
3 Ch: 9 NINE NEWS 1,169,000 342,000 367,000 235,000 121,000 104,000
4 Ch: 9 A CURRENT AFFAIR 1,151,000 323,000 383,000 241,000 110,000 93,000
5 Ch: 7 TODAY TONIGHT 1,147,000 281,000 356,000 216,000 125,000 170,000
6 Ch: TEN GLEE 1,024,000 313,000 300,000 210,000 73,000 128,000
7 Ch: 7 HOME AND AWAY 973,000 278,000 256,000 207,000 108,000 123,000
8 Ch: ABC1 ABC NEWS-EV 960,000 262,000 291,000 167,000 96,000 144,000
9 Ch: 7 CONVICTION KITCHEN-MON 942,000 242,000 314,000 185,000 99,000 102,000
10 Ch: 9 TWO AND A HALF MEN 903,000 256,000 320,000 165,000 78,000 85,000
11 Ch: ABC1 AUSTRALIAN STORY-EV 894,000 292,000 257,000 182,000 67,000 96,000
12 Ch: ABC1 7.30-EV 805,000 245,000 233,000 162,000 67,000 98,000
13 Ch: 9 THIS IS YOUR LIFE 774,000 253,000 256,000 139,000 57,000 69,000
14 Ch: TEN THE 7PM PROJECT 772,000 216,000 231,000 179,000 57,000 90,000
15 Ch: 7 BROTHERS & SISTERS 768,000 221,000 291,000 96,000 64,000 98,000
16 Ch: TEN HOUSE MON 733,000 194,000 230,000 148,000 70,000 92,000
17 Ch: ABC1 FOUR CORNERS-EV 724,000 225,000 222,000 143,000 63,000 71,000
18 Ch: TEN TEN NEWS AT FIVE 710,000 171,000 212,000 117,000 74,000 136,000
19 Ch: 9 $#*! MY DAD SAYS 644,000 178,000 235,000 114,000 56,000 62,000
20 Ch: ABC1 MEDIA WATCH-EV 640,000 207,000 187,000 133,000 57,000 56,000
21 Ch: 9 TWO AND A HALF MEN -RPT 622,000 203,000 283,000 0 65,000 70,000
22 Ch: ABC1 Q&A-LE 620,000 215,000 197,000 120,000 53,000 35,000
23 Ch: 7 DEAL OR NO DEAL 597,000 135,000 218,000 109,000 66,000 69,000
24 Ch: TEN GOOD NEWS WEEK 538,000 94,000 206,000 94,000 72,000 73,000
25 Ch: 9 HOT SEAT 491,000 131,000 123,000 138,000 54,000 45,000
26 Ch: 9 PARKINSON – THE FROST INTERVIEW 461,000 137,000 138,000 79,000 58,000 49,000
27 Ch: TEN THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL 386,000 106,000 95,000 94,000 35,000 56,000
28 Ch: TEN 6PM WITH GEORGE NEGUS 373,000 102,000 118,000 77,000 36,000 38,000
29 Ch: SBS ONE MAN VS WILD 362,000 90,000 131,000 51,000 41,000 49,000
30 Ch: 7 SUNRISE 356,000 104,000 86,000 82,000 50,000 34,000
31 Ch: TEN TEN EVENING NEWS 342,000 96,000 105,000 71,000 29,000 41,000
32 Ch: SBS ONE MYTHBUSTERS 323,000 68,000 117,000 50,000 43,000 45,000
33 Ch: ABC1 LATELINE-LE 321,000 124,000 98,000 48,000 32,000 19,000
34 Ch: ELEVEN NEIGHBOURS 315,000 63,000 132,000 57,000 29,000 35,000
35 Ch: TEN 6PM WITH GEORGE NEGUS LATE RPT 315,000 52,000 125,000 61,000 40,000 37,000
36 Ch: 7TWO JONATHAN CREEK 315,000 87,000 75,000 52,000 52,000 48,000
37 Ch: 7 SEVEN NEWS AT 4.30 311,000 74,000 93,000 75,000 38,000 31,000
38 Ch: 9 TODAY 306,000 99,000 92,000 65,000 24,000 26,000
39 Ch: 7 FAT FAMILY DIET 266,000 75,000 120,000 22,000 24,000 25,000
40 Ch: 7TWO HEARTBEAT (R) 266,000 52,000 66,000 53,000 52,000 43,000
41 Ch: TEN GOOD CHEF BAD CHEF 258,000 52,000 81,000 51,000 31,000 42,000
42 Ch: TEN JUDGE JUDY 249,000 55,000 64,000 48,000 42,000 40,000
43 Ch: ABC1 DOG WHISPERER WITH CESAR MILLAN-EV 248,000 67,000 75,000 54,000 21,000 31,000
44 Ch: GO! THE BIG BANG THEORY -EV TX1 236,000 37,000 92,000 48,000 32,000 27,000
45 Ch: SBS ONE WORLD NEWS AUSTRALIA 212,000 67,000 85,000 21,000 17,000 22,000
46 Ch: ABC2 OLIVIA-PM 209,000 51,000 80,000 32,000 28,000 17,000
47 Ch: 9 NINE AFTERNOON NEWS 208,000 53,000 52,000 56,000 23,000 24,000
48 Ch: TEN THE OPRAH WINFREY SHOW 206,000 23,000 57,000 46,000 40,000 39,000
49 Ch: GO! THE BIG BANG THEORY -EV 202,000 28,000 92,000 40,000 17,000 24,000
50 Ch: 7mate FAMILY GUY-ALL NEW MON 200,000 30,000 71,000 55,000 26,000 16,000

Top shows in 16-39s:
Ranking Ch: Program 5 City Metro Sydney Melbourne Brisbane Adelaide Perth
1 Ch: TEN GLEE 463,000 126,000 123,000 118,000 31,000 65,000
2 Ch: 7 MY KITCHEN RULES-MON 457,000 138,000 131,000 85,000 40,000 63,000
3 Ch: 7 CONVICTION KITCHEN-MON 350,000 100,000 106,000 70,000 28,000 46,000
4 Ch: TEN HOUSE MON 302,000 72,000 90,000 77,000 32,000 31,000
5 Ch: 7 BROTHERS & SISTERS 275,000 100,000 95,000 34,000 15,000 31,000
6 Ch: 9 TWO AND A HALF MEN 273,000 90,000 88,000 52,000 20,000 22,000
7 Ch: TEN THE 7PM PROJECT 273,000 72,000 77,000 78,000 10,000 36,000
8 Ch: 9 A CURRENT AFFAIR 268,000 85,000 82,000 53,000 25,000 23,000
9 Ch: 7 HOME AND AWAY 260,000 86,000 77,000 38,000 18,000 41,000
10 Ch: 9 NINE NEWS 254,000 94,000 72,000 45,000 18,000 25,000
11 Ch: TEN GOOD NEWS WEEK 234,000 39,000 92,000 48,000 31,000 25,000
12 Ch: 7 SEVEN NEWS 222,000 54,000 69,000 44,000 17,000 38,000
13 Ch: 7 TODAY TONIGHT 205,000 59,000 69,000 28,000 16,000 33,000
14 Ch: 9 $#*! MY DAD SAYS 204,000 61,000 68,000 47,000 15,000 13,000
15 Ch: 9 TWO AND A HALF MEN -RPT 191,000 75,000 75,000 0 20,000 21,000
16 Ch: SBS ONE MAN VS WILD 172,000 47,000 71,000 30,000 15,000 10,000
17 Ch: ELEVEN NEIGHBOURS 161,000 31,000 77,000 22,000 11,000 19,000
18 Ch: 9 THIS IS YOUR LIFE 157,000 70,000 41,000 35,000 6,000 5,000
19 Ch: TEN TEN NEWS AT FIVE 150,000 36,000 35,000 29,000 14,000 37,000
20 Ch: SBS ONE MYTHBUSTERS 143,000 39,000 48,000 22,000 14,000 20,000
21 Ch: TEN TEN EVENING NEWS 129,000 40,000 26,000 37,000 7,000 19,000
22 Ch: ABC1 AUSTRALIAN STORY-EV 126,000 53,000 32,000 31,000 4,000 6,000
23 Ch: TEN 6PM WITH GEORGE NEGUS 124,000 42,000 26,000 32,000 10,000 16,000
24 Ch: TEN 6PM WITH GEORGE NEGUS LATE RPT 123,000 23,000 46,000 32,000 14,000 9,000
25 Ch: ABC1 Q&A-LE 123,000 42,000 48,000 24,000 4,000 4,000
26 Ch: 7mate FAMILY GUY-MON 122,000 18,000 54,000 25,000 15,000 11,000
27 Ch: ABC1 FOUR CORNERS-EV 114,000 36,000 38,000 23,000 7,000 10,000
28 Ch: 7 FAT FAMILY DIET 113,000 43,000 46,000 9,000 6,000 9,000
29 Ch: 7mate AMERICAN DAD-MON 112,000 32,000 44,000 15,000 11,000 9,000
30 Ch: ABC1 ABC NEWS-EV 112,000 32,000 28,000 22,000 13,000 17,000
31 Ch: 7mate FAMILY GUY-ALL NEW MON 111,000 16,000 40,000 36,000 13,000 6,000
32 Ch: ABC1 MEDIA WATCH-EV 110,000 43,000 27,000 25,000 4,000 11,000
33 Ch: 7mate AMERICAN DAD-ALL NEW MON 104,000 16,000 37,000 25,000 11,000 15,000
34 Ch: 7mate HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER-MON 101,000 13,000 40,000 20,000 18,000 9,000
35 Ch: ABC1 7.30-EV 101,000 35,000 27,000 25,000 7,000 7,000
36 Ch: 7mate THAT ’70S SHOW 101,000 38,000 28,000 20,000 9,000 6,000
37 Ch: ELEVEN SUPERNATURAL 99,000 42,000 19,000 12,000 11,000 14,000
38 Ch: 7 DEAL OR NO DEAL 93,000 19,000 38,000 21,000 5,000 10,000
39 Ch: 7 SUNRISE 92,000 29,000 28,000 19,000 10,000 6,000
40 Ch: TEN THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL 91,000 27,000 16,000 29,000 4,000 15,000
41 Ch: GO! THE BIG BANG THEORY -EV TX1 87,000 9,000 45,000 10,000 14,000 9,000
42 Ch: TEN THE OPRAH WINFREY SHOW 80,000 5,000 26,000 26,000 8,000 15,000
43 Ch: 9 HOT SEAT 78,000 22,000 25,000 19,000 3,000 9,000
44 Ch: 9 TODAY 78,000 24,000 25,000 12,000 5,000 12,000
45 Ch: 9 PARKINSON – THE FROST INTERVIEW 76,000 25,000 28,000 6,000 8,000 10,000
46 Ch: ABC1 LATELINE-LE 76,000 24,000 33,000 12,000 6,000 0
47 Ch: TEN GOOD CHEF BAD CHEF 72,000 8,000 23,000 16,000 7,000 19,000
48 Ch: TEN TEN LATE NEWS WITH SPORTS TONIGHT 70,000 25,000 26,000 8,000 7,000 3,000
49 Ch: GO! BLADES OF GLORY -EV 68,000 16,000 24,000 14,000 11,000 3,000
50 Ch: ELEVEN DEXTER 67,000 26,000 12,000 16,000 6,000 7,000

Top shows on digital channels:
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1 Ch: ELEVEN NEIGHBOURS 315,000 394,000
2 Ch: 7TWO JONATHAN CREEK 315,000 370,000
3 Ch: 7TWO HEARTBEAT (R) 266,000 366,000
4 Ch: GO! THE BIG BANG THEORY -EV TX1 236,000 293,000
5 Ch: ABC2 OLIVIA-PM 209,000 234,000
6 Ch: GO! THE BIG BANG THEORY -EV 202,000 271,000
7 Ch: 7mate FAMILY GUY-ALL NEW MON 200,000 269,000
8 Ch: Gem THE ZOO -EV 191,000 236,000
9 Ch: 7mate AMERICAN DAD-ALL NEW MON 190,000 246,000
10 Ch: ELEVEN SUPERNATURAL 184,000 256,000
11 Ch: ABC2 THOMAS AND FRIENDS-PM 182,000 208,000
12 Ch: 7mate AMERICAN DAD-MON 181,000 222,000
13 Ch: 7mate FAMILY GUY-MON 177,000 243,000
14 Ch: 7mate HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER-MON 167,000 242,000
15 Ch: ABC2 DIBO THE GIFT DRAGON-PM 166,000 209,000
16 Ch: 7mate THAT ’70S SHOW 165,000 245,000
17 Ch: 7TWO MAISIE RAINE 163,000 327,000
18 Ch: ABC2 DRIVER DAN’S STORY TRAIN-PM 157,000 172,000
19 Ch: ABC2 FIVE MINUTES MORE-PM 156,000 163,000
20 Ch: ELEVEN DEXTER 146,000 209,000
21 Ch: GO! CATS & DOGS ### MULTI-CHANNELS ONLY ### -EV 142,000 261,000
22 Ch: ABC2 MR MOON-EV 142,000 165,000
23 Ch: GO! BLADES OF GLORY -EV 142,000 283,000
24 Ch: Gem THE ZOO -EV TX1 141,000 174,000
25 Ch: ABC2 SPICKS AND SPECKS-EV 140,000 205,000
26 Ch: ABC2 PLAY SCHOOL-PM 137,000 184,000
27 Ch: ABC2 PEPPA PIG-PM 130,000 231,000
28 Ch: ELEVEN EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND 127,000 235,000
29 Ch: ABC2 LUNAR JIM-AM 117,000 123,000
30 Ch: ABC2 MISTER MAKER-PM 117,000 131,000
31 Ch: ABC2 FLORRIE’S DRAGONS-EV 115,000 128,000
32 Ch: 7mate SCRUBS 113,000 171,000
33 Ch: Gem RICHARD HAMMOND’S INVISIBLE WORLDS -EV 113,000 209,000
34 Ch: ABC2 SESAME STREET-PM 113,000 122,000
35 Ch: ABC2 WOW WOW WUBBZY-AM 110,000 114,000
36 Ch: Gem THE DEPARTED -EV 109,000 240,000
37 Ch: ABC2 CHUGGINGTON-AM 109,000 132,000
38 Ch: ABC2 ANGELINA BALLERINA: THE NEXT STEPS-PM 109,000 139,000
39 Ch: ABC2 SAMSAM-PM 108,000 122,000
40 Ch: ABC2 ADVENTURES OF BOTTLE TOP BILL AND HIS BEST FRIEND-AM 106,000 120,000
41 Ch: ELEVEN FUTURAMA MON EP 2 104,000 186,000
42 Ch: ABC2 RAKE-EV 102,000 141,000
43 Ch: Gem FRIENDS -EV 102,000 189,000
44 Ch: ABC2 BALI-PM 101,000 139,000
45 Ch: ELEVEN FUTURAMA MON 100,000 155,000
46 Ch: ABC2 LAZYTOWN-PM 100,000 119,000
47 Ch: ABC2 POSTMAN PAT-AM 99,000 124,000
48 Ch: ABC2 PINGU-AM 98,000 111,000
49 Ch: ELEVEN SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH 97,000 153,000
50 Ch: ABC3 STOKED-AM 95,000 123,000

OzTam Five city Live and As Live Preliminary Ratings Figures. Five Cities are Sydney (S), Brisbane (B), Melbourne (M), Adelaide (A) and Perth (P). Figures are shown in order Total, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth. Shows not aired in certain cities denoted by 0 or n/a (not aired).  Does not take into account overruns or extreme last minute programming changes. Shares are 6pm – Midnight unless otherwise stated. Network abreviated to “nw”.

Dazzling new British drama will air in Australia this year following the conclusion of deals by BBC Worldwide Australia in advance of BBC Showcase.

UKTV will premiere Zen (3 x 50) from April 2011, with renowned actor Rufus Sewell as the eponymous Italian detective who always puts honesty before advancement. It brings passion, intrigue and humour to a series set against the visually rich backdrop of Rome at its most stunning.

In Upstairs Downstairs (3 x 50), one of the most loved television series of all time is brought back to life for a premiere on UKTV in June. With a fresh cast, including Keeley Hawes and Dame Eileen Atkins, and sumptuous production values, this superb re-imagining by its original star and creator Jean Marsh is set against the historical backdrop of a Britain with a new King. With sexual, social and political tensions, it provides an evolving take on the master-servant relationship.

UKTV will also premier DCI Banks – Aftermath (1 x 90) starring Stephen Tompkinson (Ballykissangel) in April. The first of a compelling series of psychological thrillers from the creators of Wallander, Aftermath sets striking drama against the beauty and tranquillity of the Yorkshire Dales as Peter Robinson’s fictional detective comes to the small screen for the first time.

“These dramas are at the very heart of a tremendous line-up of content for 2011” said Kaye Warren, BBC Worldwide Australia’s Head of Sales. “We are genuinely excited about bringing them to Australia this year.”

More than 550 content buyers, many from Australia, gathered in Brighton, UK, last week to attend BBC Showcase, the world’s biggest program market hosted by a single distributor.

(From a press release)

Charlie Sheen has been fired from Two and A Half Men.

The actor has had his contract terminated by Warner Bros. with one season remaining.

TV Squad reports that Sheen will attempt to sue the studio and CBS for breaching the agreement.

Sheen released this statement to TMZ:

“This is very good news. They continue to be in breach, like so many whales. It is a big day of gladness at the Sober Valley Lodge because now I can take all of the bazillions, never have to look at whatshisc–k [Chuck Lorre] again and I never have to put on those silly shirts for as long as this warlock exists in the terrestrial dimension.”

Source: TV Squad

Former child actor Sarah Monahan is now threatening civil action against the Seven Network and her former Hey Dad co-star Robert Hughes after claims of inappropriate behaviour.

33-year-old Monahan is claiming she was the victim of inappropriate behaviour from Hughes, who played her on-screen father in the 1990s series.

Monahan says she will not wait until NSW police conclude their investigation before she begins civil action.

“We really don’t know how much longer it’s going to take and (police) can’t tell how much longer it’s going to take or if it’s even ever going to result in charges,” she said.

She says Seven execs also knew of the allegations but did nothing.

“I was sure that they knew because everybody knew.

“It’s all about them making their money and the best way to hurt them is with their pocket book, go after their money,” she claimed.

Source: News.com.au