Nine is moving Two and a Half Men into the 7pm comedy slot later this month.
It will take over from King of Queens from Monday January 28.
But the episodes remain repeats, from Series 2 Ep 18 "It Was Mame, Mum." In the US the sitcom is in its fifth season.
Nine will still continue with the repeat eps at 8:30pm Thursdays.
Ratings season returns Feb 10.
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Actor Brad Renfro has died, aged 25.
"I can confirm that Brad Barron Renfro is deceased," Coroner's spokesman Ed Winter told Reuters. "He was found unresponsive in a residence. Paramedics responded and he was pronounced dead at 9 a.m."
His death follows battles with drug addiction in 2006 when he was ordered into a drug treatment program and placed on three years probation.
More film than television star, Renfro's career began as a child actor in the films The Client, and later starred in Sleepers and Apt Pupil. In television he made an appearance in Law & Order: Criminal Intent.
Source: Reuters
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The full cast of It Takes Two has been confirmed and along with it, the absence of Kate Ritchie as co-host.
Ritchie is now committed to breakfast radio with Nova Sydney. A new co-host for Grant Denyer will be announced soon. This will make the new sidekick the third for Denyer, following Terasa Livingstone in 2006.
New celebrity singers this season include Rickie Lee, Ian Moss and Adam Harvey replacing Paulini, Dave Gleeson and Troy Cassar-Daley.
They will duet with Paul O’Brien, Chloe Maxwell, Scott Draper, Virginia Gay, Julia Morris, John Mangos, Sara Groen, Mark Wilson, Russell Robertson.
A Sony website indicates the show is back from Feb 12.
Press Release:
Australia’s hit singing show It Takes Two returns in ‘08. Ten new celebrities will step outside their comfort zones; testing their confidence, vocal chords and battling their nerves as they perform in front of a live audience.
It Takes Two is delighted to confirm the celebrities:
Paul O’Brien, Home and Away actor
Chloe Maxwell, Presenter/ mum
Scott Draper, Professional golfer/ tennis player
Virginia Gay, All Saints actor
Julia Morris, Actor/presenter/writer
John Mangos, Sky News anchor
Sara Groen, Television presenter/Channel Seven weather presenter
Mark Wilson, Dancing with the Stars judge
Russell Robertson, High flying Melbourne Demon (AFL football player)
These ten celebrities, who either have a secret desire to be a rock star or aspire to sing outside the shower, are paired with some of Australia’s best-loved and renowned singers to support and mentor them on their journey.
The singers who will assist the celebrities are:
Rachael Beck, Star of stage and screen
David Hobson, Opera singer
Jade MacRae, Pop princess
Wendy Matthews, Australian singing legend
Kate Ceberano, Multi award winning singer
Anthony Callea, Australia’s record breaking pop star
David Campbell, Swing sensation
And new singers to join It Takes Two:
Ian Moss, Australian rock icon
Ricki-Lee Coulter, Pop superstar
Adam Harvey, Country singer
Grant Denyer returns as host of It Takes Two, which sees the couples judged by a combination of viewer votes and a panel of industry experts to see who will be crowned series champions.
A new co-host will be announced shortly.
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The case against The Chaser revisited a Sydney court briefly today, but will not be resolved until at least March.
The Director of Public Prosecutions had yet to decide whether to go ahead with the case involving a breach of APEC security.
New information has come to light in past two days that could increase the number of witnesses if the matter was to proceed. Up to 46 witnesses could appear in a hearing that would take two weeks.
The 11 cast and crew will plead not guilty.
Source: Sydney Morning Herald
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In an announcement that is likely to throw the cat amongst the pigeons, Network TEN and Foxtel have secured the television rights to the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi, India.
It is the first time TEN has secured rights to the Commonwealth Games since 1994 in Canada.
TEN and Foxtel will share all broadcast rights, allowing both TEN and Foxtel to broadcast simultaneous live coverage of all events. Both networks will have coverage of the Opening and Closing Ceremonies, with TEN exclusively live.
Many key events from the Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games will be broadcast within Australian prime time zones.
Network TEN chief executive officer, Grant Blackley, said: "Securing the 2010 Commonwealth Games rights reinforces TEN's position as the industry leader in broadcasting premium High Definition sporting events. TEN will showcase the Commonwealth Games as never before across our HD, SD and analogue platforms."
Following on from Nine winning the 2012 Olympic Games in London, it certainly ramps up competition between the three commercial networks.
Press Release:
Network Ten and FOXTEL today announced they had secured the exclusive Australian broadcast rights to the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi, India.
The agreement will see TEN and FOXTEL deliver Australian viewers the most comprehensive coverage of this blue ribbon multi-sport event ever seen on Australian free-to-air and subscription television.
TEN, who today officially won the rights from the Organising Committee for the Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games as part of a competitive bid process, will partner with FOXTEL to broadcast the 2010 Commonwealth Games, from October 3 to 14 that year.
Under this landmark partnership agreement TEN and FOXTEL will share all broadcast rights, allowing both TEN and FOXTEL to broadcast simultaneous live coverage of all events. Both networks will have coverage of the Opening and Closing Ceremonies, with TEN exclusively live.
Importantly, many key events from the Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games will be broadcast within Australian prime time zones.
TEN and FOXTEL will also look to on sell the radio rights, with FOXTEL securing the exclusive subscription television and exclusive new media rights, including mobile, internet and digital video broadcast handheld (DVBH).
The 2010 Commonwealth Games will also be the first to be host-broadcast produced in full High Definition.
TEN last held rights to the Commonwealth Games in Victoria, Canada in 1994 and in 2010 will broadcast the most comprehensive free-to-air coverage of the event ever seen in Australia across its high definition, standard definition and analogue channels.
FOXTEL will compliment TEN’s extensive coverage by offering its subscribers an expanded service that will provide an unparalleled choice of Commonwealth Games competition across all 17 sports.
Mr Suresh Kalmadi, Chairman of the Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games Organising Committee, said: “The rights for the Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games, which are represented by Fast Track, our exclusive broadcast rights agency, were keenly sought by a number of parties, but the TEN and FOXTEL partnership was compelling and will deliver the most comprehensive coverage ever for Australian audiences in the 80-year history of the Games.”
Network Ten chief executive officer, Grant Blackley, said: "Securing the 2010 Commonwealth Games rights reinforces TEN's position as the industry leader in broadcasting premium High Definition sporting events. TEN will showcase the Commonwealth Games as never before across our HD, SD and analogue platforms. The Commonwealth Games will be broadcast in a highly favourable time zone attracting audiences and premium advertisers alike and will deliver TEN both outstanding ratings and significant revenue.
"Australia always performs exceptionally well at the Commonwealth Games. In 2006, Australia won a total of 221 medals including 84 gold and was clearly the dominant country. We look forward to Australia continuing this domination in 2010."
FOXTEL Chief Executive and Managing Director Kim Williams AM said: “Australians have always enthusiastically embraced the Commonwealth Games which have consistently dominated Australian television ratings. FOXTEL is looking forward to redefining the way in which its subscribers watch this prestigious sporting celebration with unparalleled, high definition coverage of the entire games, the likes of which has never been seen before.
“And in honoring and serving its customers, FOXTEL will not only provide access to complete coverage of the 2010 Commonwealth Games, it will do so also via new technologies including mobile and the internet.”
Full details on how the TEN/FOXTEL partnership and programming offer will operate will be released progressively leading up to the Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games.
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The Victorian coastal town of Port Fairy is a long way from Orange County, but that's just where a fan spotted Adam Brody.
"I didn't (recognise) him straight away but after I served him I recognised him," Ms Habel, a cafe waitress, told a local newspaper.
The O.C. fan said it was the actor's laugh that confirmed his identity.
"I think it's pretty cool. I rang all my friends afterwards and they were screaming."
Brody is currently dating Aussie actress Teresa Palmer who he met on the set of superhero film Justice League Of America. The tiny town of Port Fairy on the south western coast of Victoria is near the Great Ocean Road.
"A few young people were getting autographs from him. He was really friendly and really nice," said Ms. Habel, 18.
Brody was also spotted dining with Palmer in Potts Point, Sydney, on Saturday night.
Source: Warrnambool Standard
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Disagreement over the treatment of a husband and wife involved in an MVA brings Steve and Jack into conflict. 8:30pm Tuesday on Seven.
