VIDEO - Angus T. Jones Trashes “Two and a Half Men” – Says He Wants to Quit!

Angus T. Jones talks about leaving Two and a Half Men

Teen heart throb Angus T. Jones, star of the Warner Brother’s failing TV show “Two and a Half Men” is speaking out about his true feelings surrounding his character "Jake" and the show, its content, and his beliefs about the filth he feels it portrays.

In a just released video, Angus says he wants off the show and even asked viewers to boycott it due to its un-Christian content.

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Angus T. Jones says he was just recently baptized into the Church of Seventh Day Adventists and was caught on camera yesterday telling viewers what he really thinks of the TV business and his character on “Two and a Half Men”.

Justin Bieber’s “Punk’d” Episode with Taylor Swift - Details Leaked – Spoiler Alert!

As we told you last week, the format for Ashton Kutcher’s new revamped Punk’d show on MTV will consist of a different guest host each week.

And to kick off the new season, the first guest host will be none other than teen music sensation Justin Bieber who decided to roll into Los Angeles and punk his friend Taylor Swift.

Filming for the first show went down last week between the two musicians and we have the details of what to expect when the episode airs this Fall.

The Setup:

Bieber called Swift to his Cali beach house under the ruse that he wanted her to collaborate with him in writing a “special” song for his girlfriend Selena Gomez.

Swift showed up and the two worked for a bit on the song then took a break and went out on the beach.

Justin wanted to shoot off some fireworks and he pointed them toward the ocean so nothing would get damaged.

The Prank:

Producers had setup a yacht in the water with a fake wedding party onboard including bride, groom and fake minister.

As Bieber fired off the fireworks the crew set fire to the vessel making it look like Bieber’s fireworks were what caused the fire.

Everybody on the boat jumped overboard and swam to shore and approached Justin and Taylor on the beach.

The bride and groom were upset with the two teenage singers and proceeded to yell at them while threatening to file a lawsuit and call police.

The Reveal:

Just at the point it seemed the cops were on their way and everybody was going to jail, Bieber announced that Taylor had been “Punked”.

We are told she did not cry and was not angry but that her response was classic.

Spoiler Alert:

A friend of Swift’s later said,

“I think Taylor halfway expected it. She knew Bieber was talking with MTV about doing a segment and she knows he is a prankster. But I don’t think she knew exactly what was going to happen or how it would go down - she was a bit nervous.”

I guess we’ll just have to tune in to the first episode to see how things really went down.

But don’t expect to see too much of famed prankster Ashton Kutcher onscreen during the show.

Word is he will be working behind the scenes as Executive Producer and rarely be seen on camera after the first few episodes.

Congrats MTV – we’re glad you brought the series back.

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MTV Punk’d Returning with Justin Bieber? Kind of... Here’s The Deal...

Okay Justin Bieber fans – calm down.

Here is the latest scoop on the whole MTV Punk’d, Ashton Kutcher, and JB rumor.

As you know, several months ago MTV started talking to Ashton Kutcher about bringing back his popular Punk’d television show.

Rumor was that he was going to turn over the crown to young Bieber who would become the new host.

Well, things have changed.

In light of Kutcher’s new role on “Two and a Half Men” and Bieb’s South American Tour fast approaching there was no way that Bieber would have been able to participate in an entire season of the show.

Related: Justin Bieber announced South American Tour dates

At the end of the day producers decided to revamp the concept of the show and move forward with a new season.

It is TRUE that Bieber is involved with the project but ONLY as the first guest host prankster.

The new season will have a DIFFERENT host each week that will pull a prank on somebody and fill in as that week’s guest host.

Get it? There will be a new guest host and prankster each week.

Bieber was selected as the FIRST shows host and he decided to prank Taylor Swift.

They were both in town for the VMA’s and the plan was put into motion last week when it all went down.

We don’t know exactly what the prank was but we know it was filmed last week and is already in the can.

We don’t know yet when the premier episode will air but we do know that Kutcher will act as one of the Executive Producers for the season and will probably not be seen much on any of the shows.

So, there you have it.

Punk’d is returning and Justin Bieber will guest host the FIRST show only. After that there will be a different host each week.

“Producers wanted to leverage Justin’s popularity to help kick off the new season. So far things are going well and we can’t say anything about future shows yet. In fact, the Bieber thing leaked out – nobody was supposed to know anything about his guest spot or the new season until we were farther along.”

Okay, now we get it.

We always loved the show and were bummed when it was yanked from the schedule. We like the new concept and are sure it will be a hit and can’t wait to see who shows up each week.

Thanks MTV!

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Ashton Kutcher to Play Internet Billionaire 'Walden Schmidt' on New “Two and a Half Men”

The buzz is starting to get intense.

Everybody wants to know what role newcomer Ashton Kutcher will be playing in the new season of “Two and a Half Men”.

We know Jon Cryer and Angus T. Jones will be returning in a big way. And so will Rose, Berta, and Evelyn – but what about Kutcher?

We told you last week how Kutcher is in charge now, and showed you the new promotional artwork and Ashton’s new two story trailer he has parked on the back lot.

Related: Kutcher in charge at “Two and a Half Men” - Photos

But what everybody is dying to know is how will his character be written into the series and what role will he play?

Well, CBS entertainment president Nina Tassler says she has the dirt.

Charlie Sheen’s character of Uncle Charlie is dead.

Dead, gone, in the ground – never to return again ever on the new show.

Rumor is he was killed in a plane crash and already six feet under when the first show airs.

The season opener will start with Alan, Jake, Evelyn, Rose, Berta, Herb, and Judith throwing a memorial service at the Malibu beach house.

We also hear that all of Charlie’s past girlfriends will make an appearance at the memorial.

And despite rumors that Kutcher’s new character will be named Raymond, we now know he will play the role of Walden Schmidt – an internet billionaire who also has a broken heart.

We think the “Raymond” rumor got started because IMDB has updated the “Two and a Half Men” show credits and is listing Kutcher in the role of Raymond.

We also know that the beach house will go up for sale and there will be several cameos by still living, real life celebrities who stop by to look at the property conveniently brokered by money hungry realtor Evelyn Harper.

While Tassler said that Ashton’s new character will NOT be related to anybody in the Harper family, we know that Alan and Jake somehow get to stay in the beach house indefinitely with no strings attached.

We also know that Rose and Berta will play a prominent role during the new season.

Tassler did say that the first episode will be in two parts because the new plot will take time to reveal itself.

Tassler closed her comments by saying,

“The great news is the show will be as irreverent as it’s always been. And there is great value in hiring an actor like Ashton Kutcher. He is extraordinarily professional, talented, gifted actor who comes with a tremendous amount of commitment and enthusiasm.”

We can’t wait.

I think enough time has passed since Sheen’s antics and the public is over the whole tiger blood and hooker thing.

We think the television viewing audience will embrace the new show and won’t miss Uncle Charlie for a minute.

Go get ‘em Chuck Lorre – we can’t wait to see what you have cooked up.

The first show of the new “Two and a Half Men” season will air Monday September 19th at 9pm.

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Ashton Kutcher is in Charge at “Two and a Half Men” – New Photos and Massive New Trailer!

There is now doubt that the new season of “Two and a Half Men” is well underway.

The story line has been updated to kill off write out Charlie Sheen’s character.

Advertising posters have been updated showing Ashton Kutcher in his new role.

Scripts are being written and rewritten.

Story lines are being developed and set changes and adaptions are underway.

Wardrobe is busy creating new costumes and set decorators are updating the sound-stage.

And to show the public that things are moving forward at full speed, CBS and Warner Bros. has released new artwork showing the new cast.

The “Curtain Shot” above was used for previous seasons and has been updated to show the new cast changes and a maturing Angus T. Jones.

The sound stage art has been updated to remove Sheen’s picture.

The half-naked shirtless picture of Angus T. Jones, Kutcher and veteran Jon Cryer was release last month hailing the new season starting September 19th.

TMZ grabbed a picture of Kutcher’s new colossal two story trailer parked outside the sound stage.

Almost as big as some peoples house, it will be were the actor cools down during rehearsals and grabs a little rest when not needed on the set.

We can’t wait to watch the first new show and see how poor Uncle Charley met his end.

We are also looking forward to a new set of “Two and a Half Men” blooper and gag reels shot during filming the new season as we hear Ashton is a blast to work with and crazy funny while on set.

Godspeed Chuck Lorre. Take your time and do it justice.

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Photo - Ashton Kutcher and Angus T. Jones Appear in First New “Two and a Half Men” Promos

The Fall television season is fast approaching and all eyes will be on Ashton Kutcher and the new season of “Two and a Half Men”.

CBS, Warner Bros., and Chuck Lorre have the huge task of writing out Charlie Sheen and writing in a believable Ashton Kutcher storyline.

Can they do it?

Last week a new photo emerged of a half-naked and shirtless Angus T. Jones, Jon Cryer, and Kutcher standing behind a new “Two and a Half Men” poster.

Executive Producer Chuck Lorre has hinted that poor old Uncle Charley may be killed off in a plane crash so

“He can never make an appearance on the show ever again…”

We suspect there will be tons of interest and lots of people watching the first new episode to see how things shake out.

And this week a new curtain shot photo was released giving us a little preview of Ashton’s appearance for the show.

We were surprised they let him keep his unkempt hair figuring they would want a little more “clean cut” character – but hey, we’re not the boss.

But even with Charlie Sheen gone, we still enjoy watching some of the bloopers from the early days.

Related: Two and a Half Men Bloopers and Gag Reel – Video

For his part, Sheen is still trying to collect a $100 million payday from CBS but insiders say the case could be tied up in court for years and he will probably only get a fraction of what he is seeking – if any.

There is also a rumor that the crazy neighbor “Rose” played by Melanie Lynskey will be returning in some capacity as will Mom Evelyn Harper played by Holland Taylor.

And of course we hear that a sweet spot has been reserved for our favorite housekeeper Berta played by Conchata Ferrell.

The new season will premiere on September 19 at 9:00 pm on CBS.

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Ashton Kutcher Appears in First “Two and a Half Men” Promotion – Photo

CBS and Warner Bros are gearing up the promotional machine for the new season of “Two and a Half Men”.

For the first time, Ashton Kutcher has appeared in an official advertisement for the show – plugging the season premiere on September 19, 2011.

Some plot rumors have swirled around where Charlie Sheen’s character of Uncle Charley Harper is killed in a plane crash – insiders say Executive Producer Chuck Lorre even commented “That way he can never ever return to the show – ever”.

We do know that Jon Cryer and Angus T. Jones will appear with Kutcher to headline the new season and there is evidence that the housekeeper “Berta” and nutcase “Rose” will also appear in some capacity as regulars.

Related: Watch Two and a Half Men Blooper Reel – Video

Troubled star Charlie Sheen was fired from the show last year making way for Kutcher to replace his character this season.

For his part, Sheen has just announced he will be starring in a new sitcom called “Anger Management”.

Fortunately, he has not found a writer, producer, or even a network to pick it up yet.

It has also been announced that Sheen will be the focus of the next Comedy Central Roast aired later this year.

Related: Charlie Sheen to be roasted on Comedy Central

We can’t wait for the new season of “Two and a Half Men” and suspect the writers will afford the departing Uncle Charley everything he has coming.

Hollywood can be an evil mistress.

Go get ‘em Chuck Lorre!

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Ashton Kutcher Teases with New “Two and a Half Men” Theme Song Clip

Some say that after Charlie Sheen there can be no more “Two and a Half Men”.

But the transition has already started....

CBS has already taken down the old logo poster on the outside of the studio and replaced it with a temporary poster without Sheen’s picture.

News has leaked about a possible plot transition being worked on by executive producer Chuck Lorre.

Related: Sheen photo gone, and new 2.5 plot update

And now, new face in the game Ashton Kutcher has taken to twitter to tease us with a taste of the new theme song for the show.

Kutcher said via twitter,

“2.5 rehearsal on #SoundCloud”

Kutcher uploaded a small audio clip to his Sound Cloud account with the now infamous “Men” theme song opening line.



It’s not much, but it’s another step closer to the new season and another step farther away from Charlie Sheen.

We can’t wait to see the final product and the first show of the new season. Bring it!

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Ashton Kutcher and Charlie Sheen Tweet Each Other After “Men” Announcement. Is There Love Here?

Charlie Sheen and Ashton Kutcher have bonded.

Well, maybe not in person – but on Twitter.

The two actors exchanged tweets yesterday after news broke that Kutcher was named as Sheen’s replacement on “Two and a Half Men”.

But things started out a bit rough when Sheen initially told TMZ,

"Kutcher is a sweetheart and a brilliant comedic performer ... Oh wait, so am I. Enjoy the show America. Enjoy seeing a 2.0 in the demo every Monday, WB. Enjoy planet Chuck, Ashton. There is no air, laughter, loyalty, or love there".

If this was any indication of how Sheen planned to react publically, things could have gotten messy fast. But by Friday evening, things seemed to be turning into a love fest when Sheen tweeted,

“#Winning Congrats to the cast and crew…CBS & WB..! My best to @aplusk - The show must go on… You got the right guy! c.”

Kutcher was quick to follow with his own show of love and support with,

"#2.5 @charliesheen - Thanks man. Always been a fan, always will be! BTW you were 'born big'"

Just think - if Twitter can be used to bring these two soles together imagine what it could do for world peace. Ah Twitter, you offer us so many possibilities.

Related: Ashton Kutcher and CBS Official News Release
Related: John Cryer comments on Ashton Kutcher's new role

Maybe that drug hardened heart of Charlie Sheen has sprouted a more sensible and practical leaf?

Time will tell.

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Jon Cryer Comments on Ashton Kutcher Joining “Two and a Half Men” – He’s Thrilled!

After being silent for the last three months, “Two and a Half Men” veteran Jon Cryer is finally talking about the recent changes on the show.

Cryer, who plays Alan Harper, released a press statement saying that he is thrilled that “Men” will be returning and commented,

“I’m jazzed about the news this morning that ‘Two and a Half Men’ is coming back! For all the rest of the cast and crew I’m sure they are equally excited”.

He even thanked his one-time cast mate Charlie Sheen saying,

“I want to express my enormous gratitude to Charlie Sheen for eight great seasons. I’m extremely proud of the work we’ve done together and I will miss him. But I’m also looking forward to this new beginning.”

He went on to say the he and Kutcher go way back together and even added a little levity with,

“Ashton is an extraordinarily talented guy and his presence will be an asset to our show. We are old friends from our male-modeling days and we’re both looking forward to being judged for our comedic artistry, as opposed to our exceptional physical beauty”.

CBS and Warner Bro’s announced today that after three months of discussion and reinvention they had hired Ashton Kutcher to replace the fired Charlie Sheen.

Sheen was fired in January for repeated alcohol and drug abuse issues. He is currently suing CBS and Warner Bro’s for $100 million.

Kutcher will NOT be playing the part of Charlie Harper but rather introduced as a new cast member to the existing family. He will pull in almost $900,000 per episode compared to Sheen’s $1.8 million.

Kutcher, Jon Cryer, and Angus T. Jones will form the backbone of the cast while recurring characters like Berta, Rose, Judith Harper, Evelyn Harper and Herb Melnick will round out the cast.

No word yet on exactly how executive producer Chuck Lorre plans to write out Sheen’s character and bring in Kutcher’s, in fact we don’t even now the new characters name or his relationship to the family.

But if we know Chuck Lorre we suspect season 9 could be one of the funniest yet.

Go Chuck!

Related: See the official news release and cast comments

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Ashton Kutcher and CBS Official News Release About Two and a Half Men Season 9

Warner Bro’s, CBS, and Chuck Lorre are probably glad this is all behind them.

They’re probably even happier that Charlie Sheen is out of the picture.

Ashton Kutcher has agreed to a deal to replace troubled, and not winning, Charlie Sheen in the hit CBS sitcom “Two and a Half Men” working alongside Jon Cryer and Angus T. Jones.

Kutcher is slated to pull in almost $900,000 per episode through season 9. Production will begin this summer and new episodes will be aired in the fall.

Kutcher says,

“I can’t wait to work with this ridiculously talented 2.5 team and I believe we can fill the stage with laughter that will echo into the viewer’s home. I can’t replace Charlie Sheen but I’m going to work my ass off to entertain the hell out of people”.

For his part, Sheen has already thrown in his thoughts telling TMZ,

"Kutcher is a sweetheart and a brilliant comedic performer ... Oh wait, so am I. Enjoy the show America. Enjoy seeing a 2.0 in the demo every Monday, WB. Enjoy planet Chuck, Ashton. There is no air, laughter, loyalty, or love there".

Wow. Sheen sure seems to have a bitter chip on his shoulder regarding all the problems HE has caused all involved. It seems he has fallen out of the spotlight and is no longer winning – but loosing.

Chuck Lorre also chimed in with,

“We are so lucky to have someone as talented, joyful and just plain remarkable as Ashton Kutcher joining our family. Added to that is a deep sigh of relief knowing that our family stays together. If I was any happier, it’d be illegal”.

Lorre is the creator and Executive Producer of the show and was tasked with developing the plot to get Charlie out and a new face in.

Nina Tassler, President, CBS Entertainment added,

"Ashton is a pop culture triple threat-film star, cutting-edge producer and a social media pioneer. He brings creativity, energy and personality to everything he touches. We are thrilled to have him, and excited beyond words for what he brings to the next season of Two and a half Men".

The last party in the triangle is Warner Brothers, whose President said,

"Ashton Kutcher brings a new and distinctive comedic flavor to “Two and a Half Men”. He is a big-time talent whose unique style will blend seamlessly with Jon Cryer, Angus T. Jones and the rest of this terrific ensemble. We look forward to a great future for this revamped and reenergized show, helmed as always by the extraordinary Chuck Lorre, whose creative skills and consummate professionalism makes him the best in the business."

So there it is. The deal is done and all parties involved have stepped up to say their piece. The only thing left is to see how they update the story to sneak Kutcher into the plot in a believable way.

I really think if all involved can pull this off that season 9 may make us ask, “Why did they put up with Sheen for so long?”

Now if they can just get past Sheen’s $100 million lawsuit things will have come full circle.

Will you watch season 9? Was Kutcher a good choice? Are you over Charlie Sheen’s antics yet?

Do tell…

See the feuds highlights:

Ashton Kutcher to replace Charlie Sheen on “Men”
Chuck Lorre reaches out to Charlie Sheen
Charlie Sheen Fired – “Men” season 8 cancelled
Charlie Sheen Bizarre Today Show interview

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Ashton Kutcher Replacing Charlie Sheen on Revamped “Two and a Half Men” - $900k Per Episode

It’s official.

Multiple sources are reporting that Ashton Kutcher will replace Charlie Sheen on “Two and a Half Men”.

News broke early yesterday that Hugh Grant was also negotiating a deal but things fell apart at the last minute.

CBS, Warner Brothers, and Chuck Lorre have been franticly trying to revamp the popular sitcom before this months “upfronts” where they will have to announce their final strategy and plans.

Reports say that Kutcher will pull in about $900,000 per episode. CBS executive Les Moonves has already signed off on the deal and soon will announce that “Two and a Half Men” is coming back for Season 9.

We also know that Ashton will NOT be playing the role of Uncle Charley Harper, but rather a NEW character introduced into the show.

Charlie Sheen was fired in January for repeated drug, alcohol, and moral issues.

Related: Charlie Sheen Fired From “Two and a Half Men”
Related: Jon Cryer and Angus T. Jones to Headline New “Men”

After news broke that Kutcher was the man he tweeted,

"What's the square root of 6.25?"

If you do the math the answer is, in fact, 2 1/2. Get it?

Insiders say creator Chuck Lorre has developed a clever story line to introduce Kutcher in a way that satisfies the network and studio.

Kutcher, who got his start on the popular “That ‘70s Show” with Topher Grace, has also stared on the big screen in My Boss's Daughter, Dude, Where’s My Car, The Butterfly Effect , What Happens in Vegas, No Strings Attached, and Valentine's Day.

Kutcher also executive produced and starred in the hit MTV hidden-camera series Punk’d.

Kutcher just wrapped filming New Year's Eve, a comedy directed by Gary Marshall that tells the story of the lives of several couples and singles in New York that intertwine over the course of New Year's Eve.

It’s going to be weird seeing Kutcher walking around on the set of “Two and a Half Men” but we’re willing to give him a chance. I’m already way past Charlie Sheen at this point.

You can see the CBS, Warner Bro's, Lorre press release here.

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Justin Bieber and Ashton Kutcher to Star in Teen Buddy Movie 'What Would Kenny Do?'

As if Justin Bieber doesn’t already have enough to keep him busy.

The L.A. Times is reporting that he has signed on with Ashton Kutcher for a new movie scheduled to begin shooting in late 2011.

“What would Kenny Do?” will be produced by Kutcher’s own production company, Katalyst Entertainment, and would cast both Bieber and Kutcher in lead roles.

The film is a buddy film that explores the relationship between a 17-year-old boy (Bieber) and his future self at age 30 (Kutcher). The struggling high school kid gets some guidance and life experience from a grown-up version of himself.

It’s not the first time the two A-listers and Twitter icons have tried to team up for a project. The two were in talks last year over Bieber talking the helm of a new “Punked” series but they couldn’t pull it off because of Justin’s tour schedule.

“What Would Kenny Do?” has been on the table for almost a year and it sounds like everybody is just waiting for Bieber’s European tour leg to finish. In fact, Will Smiths production company Overbrook Entertainment has now been attached to the project so we’ll probably see a cameo or two from his son, and Bieber pal, Jaden Smith.

Bieber is no stranger to big screen success as his box-office draw for “Never Say Never” grossed more than $70 million in the United States alone.

We think it will be a smash hit!

Killer Of Ashton Kutcher's Ex-Girlfriend Ashley Ellerin Nabbed

An air-conditioning technician is being held by Santa Monica police in connection with the murder of three women, one of them being the ex-girlfriend of celebrity Ashton Kutcher.

DNA evidence was used to connect Michael Gargiulo, 32, of Santa Monica, with the stabbing deaths. Gargiulo has been in custody since July on unrelated charges and could face new murder charges as early as next week.

Santa Monica police reported that DNA collected from a crime scene earlier this year link Gargiulo to the knife assault deaths of women from Los Angeles, Chicago and Monterey Park. One of the victims was 22-year-old Ashley Ellerin, Ashton Kutcher's ex-girlfriend, who was found dead in February 2001 in her home in the Hollywood Hills.

Ashton Kutcher, who starred in the recent comedy "What Happens In Vegas" with Cameron Diaz, and is married to celebrity Demi Moore, told police he went to pick up Ashley Ellerin for a Grammy party, but she did not come to the door. Kutcher looked in a rear window and saw what he believed were red wine stains on the floor and left. Friends found Ellerin's dead body the next day.

Gargiulo was being held pending a $1.1 million bail on charges of attempted murder and burglary charges from the April 28 death of a Santa Monica woman in her home.

Gargiulo's attorney, Anthony Salerno, said his client was not involved in any of the murders and "thinks the police are out to get him." He said Mr. Gargiulo has pleaded not guilty to the attempted murder and burglary charges and is scheduled for a hearing on September 4.

Ashton Kutcher can be seen later this year opposite Michelle Pfeiffer and Kathy Bates in the film "Personal Effects", about what happens to a couple after the loss of family members, while they try to cope with their destinies.
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