One of the nastiest public battles between a Hollywood star and a Hollywood studio has finally come to an end! Charlie Sheen and Warner Bros. have finalized a multimillion-dollar settlement after Charlie was fired from his starring role on the CBS mega-hit, ‘Two and a Half Men’.

Charlie will receive $25 million to settle the lawsuit, according to an insider. A spokesman for Warner Bros. denied there is a settlement and declined to comment further.

The expected agreement, which is still being ironed out, would resolve one of the most closely watched spats in television history. It started in January when Warner Bros. shut down production on “Two and a Half Men” so that Sheen, who has had a history of substance abuse issues, could seek treatment. It was not the first time the studio halted production on the show because of worries about Sheen’s well-being.

A few weeks later, Sheen declared himself ready to return to work. When Warner Bros. disagreed, the actor launched a highly unusual public relations offensive. Sheen appeared on ABC’s “Good Morning America” and NBC’s “Today,” on which he blasted Warner Bros. and “Two and a Half Men” co-creator Chuck Lorre and boasted about his drug use, womanizing and rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle.

Warner Bros. then decided to pull the plug on the rest of the show’s season and, soon after another Sheen attack on Lorre and Warner Bros. on a radio show, fired the actor. In a letter to Sheen’s attorney, Warner Bros. said he was fired because the actor was “engaged in dangerously self-destructive conduct and appears to be very ill” and was unable to perform at an acceptable level.

Sheen sued Warner Bros. for $100 million for wrongful termination, contending he was ready to return to work. A California Superior Court judge ruled that any dispute about the terms of Sheen’s contract with Warner Bros. had to go to arbitration.

Not only will Charlie receive a lump sum, but Charlie has shot around 180 episodes for the show, and in the next 7 – 10 years, the settlement will produce $100 million for the actor in syndication profits.

So at the end of the day – Charlie DID win… $125 million dollars – are you kidding me!?

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