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Todd Marinovich · 05-10-2005, 06:44 AM

There's no doubt anymore. They will be back for season 8.

"The return of CBS' veteran comedy "The King of Queens" next season is all but sealed now that the show's star, Kevin James, has inked a rich deal to continue on the show for one more season.
James' pact with "King of Queens" producers CBS Prods. and Sony Pictures TV also includes a substantial commitment on the feature side for James at Sony Pictures. The new pact calls for a big salary hike for James to north of $500,000 an episode, sources said. The details on the non-exclusive feature pact were murky late Monday but were said to be highly lucrative for the former stand-up comic.
The deal came after months of negotiations following James' breakout performance in the winter feature blockbuster "Hitch," which was produced by Sony Pictures TV's sister company, Columbia Pictures.
Reps for CBS and Sony Pictures TV declined comment on the deal late Monday.
With the departure of CBS' marquee comedy "Everybody Loves Raymond" this month, "King of Queens," in its seventh season, becomes the network's longest-running sitcom.
The blue-collar family comedy, which also stars Leah Remini and Jerry Stiller, and sophomore "Two and a Half Men" are expected to serve as cornerstones of CBS' comedy schedule next season to ensure a smooth transition to life without "Raymond."
James is repped by Endeavor, manager Jeff Sussman and attorney Ira Schreck."

Source: Hollywood Reporter

Kristen81 · 05-10-2005, 09:14 AM

Well, it's official the gang will be back! Hopefully you can pull up the link
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr..._id=1000913247

HuntingtonM15 · 05-10-2005, 12:10 PM

Thanks for posting that. It is great news! However, with that talk about Kevin's salary, it didn't sound promising that it would last more than another season. Still great news, though!

05-10-2005, 06:44 AM	#1
Todd Marinovich Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Apr 02, 2004 Posts: 59	One more season There's no doubt anymore. They will be back for season 8. "The return of CBS' veteran comedy "The King of Queens" next season is all but sealed now that the show's star, Kevin James, has inked a rich deal to continue on the show for one more season. James' pact with "King of Queens" producers CBS Prods. and Sony Pictures TV also includes a substantial commitment on the feature side for James at Sony Pictures. The new pact calls for a big salary hike for James to north of $500,000 an episode, sources said. The details on the non-exclusive feature pact were murky late Monday but were said to be highly lucrative for the former stand-up comic. The deal came after months of negotiations following James' breakout performance in the winter feature blockbuster "Hitch," which was produced by Sony Pictures TV's sister company, Columbia Pictures. Reps for CBS and Sony Pictures TV declined comment on the deal late Monday. With the departure of CBS' marquee comedy "Everybody Loves Raymond" this month, "King of Queens," in its seventh season, becomes the network's longest-running sitcom. The blue-collar family comedy, which also stars Leah Remini and Jerry Stiller, and sophomore "Two and a Half Men" are expected to serve as cornerstones of CBS' comedy schedule next season to ensure a smooth transition to life without "Raymond." James is repped by Endeavor, manager Jeff Sussman and attorney Ira Schreck." Source: Hollywood Reporter

05-10-2005, 09:14 AM	#2
Kristen81 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Apr 06, 2005 Posts: 38	We will be seeing KOQ next year! Well, it's official the gang will be back! Hopefully you can pull up the link http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr..._id=1000913247

05-10-2005, 12:10 PM	#3
HuntingtonM15 That Bothers Me Moderator Forum Star Join Date: Jun 20, 2003 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 11,060	Thanks for posting that. It is great news! However, with that talk about Kevin's salary, it didn't sound promising that it would last more than another season. Still great news, though!