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Chuck Ross

Chuck Ross is the managing director of TVWeek.com. He's been involved in the TV business ever since he sold cable TV subscriptions in Santa Monica, Calif., door-to-door in the mid-to-late 1970s. He's had regular gigs reporting and/or editing about TV and advertising for Cablevision magazine,The Hollywood Reporter, the San Francisco Chronicle, Inside Media and Advertising Age. He first joined the predecessor to TVWeek, Electronic Media, in 2000.

Auto Sales Poised to Break Record

With auto advertising a key component of the television ad revenue picture, TV outlets will be cheered by the news that automakers are on track to break the all-time record for annual sales. “November U.S. auto sales were up 3.7%…

CNN Wants Megyn Kelly, Says the Drudge Report

“CNN President Jeff Zucker is actively perusing Fox star Megyn Kelly to anchor 8 or 9 PM on his network,” reports the Drudge Report. The story continues,  “‘[Zucker] is moving the Himalayan mountains to get her,’ a top insider explains….

Studios Want Movies in Homes Just TWO WEEKS After They Debut in Theaters

“Hollywood studios, looking to spark stagnant movie viewing, are considering offering fans high-priced home rentals of new films as little as two weeks after they debut in theaters, according to people familiar with the deliberations,” Bloomberg reports. The story continues,…

NFL Comes to CBS All Access

Press release from CBS, Dec. 1, 2016: NFL ON CBS games are coming to CBS All Access thanks to a new deal announced today by CBS Corporation and the National Football League. The multiyear deal begins this Sunday, Dec. 4,…

PBS Unveils Midseason Lineup

PBS today rolled out a massive set of programming announcements, with highlights including a lineup of “Masterpiece” productions that includes “Sherlock,” “Dark Angel,” “Home Fires,” “King Charles III,” “To Walk Invisible: The Bronte Sisters” and “Victoria.” Programs announced today will…

ABC Developing Workplace Comedy From Mila Kunis — But Will They Keep the Provocative Title?

ABC has a new workplace comedy in development from Mila Kunis, but we have to wonder whether they’ll be sticking with the project’s current title, “Holy Sh*t.” Deadline.com reports that actor-comedian-musician Nick Thune is on board to co-write, executive produce…

GoPro to Lay Off 15% of Work Force, Shut Down Entertainment Division; Top Exec Headed Out

GoPro is implementing some restructuring moves, including shuttering its entertainment division and laying off more than 200 employees — about 15% of its work force. Variety reports that company President Tony Bates will also be leaving the firm. The company…

‘Live With Kelly’ Names Guest Hosts for Week of Dec. 12 — Including a Three-Day Stint for a Fan Favorite

The morning talk staple “Live with Kelly” announced today who the guest co-hosts will be during the week of Dec. 12, and a new fan favorite, Richard Curtis, will take the seat next to Kelly Ripa for three days. Curtis…

Pay-Cable Series Canceled

A drama series that has been airing on pay cable has been given the ax. Deadline.com reports that Showtime has canceled “Masters of Sex” after four seasons. The season four finale — now the series finale — aired in mid-November….

Report: More Than 1 Million Google Accounts Breached

More than 1 million Google accounts were breached, enabling malware users to steal Google users’ passwords and bloat recommendations, among other things, according to a report by MediaPost. The report says security researchers at Check Point Software Technologies uncovered a…