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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.

FX Takes a Look Back at Comic-Con

In case you’re wondering what you may have missed at San Diego Comic-Con 2016, FX Networks posted its highlight clip, which comes in at a little under 2 minutes. The fast-paced clip focuses on FX’s own programming and events, but…

ABC’s Highest-Rated Game Shows, ‘Celebrity Family Feud,’ ‘The $100,000 Pyramid,’ ‘Match Game’ and ‘To Tell the Truth,’ All Earn Series Renewals

Press release from ABC, Aug. 4, 2016: The ABC Television Network announced pick-up orders for summer sensations “Celebrity Family Feud,” “The $100,000 Pyramid,” “Match Game” and “To Tell the Truth.” “We’re thrilled by the performance of each of our game…

Esquire Network Brings the Classic Japanese Hit ‘Ninja Warrior’ Back to the Small Screen

Press release from Esquire Network, Aug. 3, 2016: “Ninja Warrior,” the original, fan-favorite obstacle course competition series from Japan, will return to the US with the announcement of a multi-year licensing deal between Esquire Network and producers TBS (Tokyo Broadcasting…

Share of TV Pilot Production in Los Angeles Hits New Record: The Lowest It’s Ever Been

“Los Angeles’ share of overall TV pilot production in the U.S. and Canada dropped to the lowest level on record in the last year, underscoring the ongoing challenges the region faces to keep television crews in state,” reports the Los…

Clint Eastwood Reveals His Favorite Movie

Clint Eastwood, 86, who is working on the 35th movie that he’s directed – “Sully,” about pilot hero Captain Chesley Burnett Sullenberger – has revealed to Esquire magazine his favorite movie. It’s Billy Wilder’s 1950 classic “Sunset Boulevard.” Says Clint,…

NBC Drama Series Cutting Back on the Violence

NBC is reducing the level of violence in a prime-time drama. Specifically, “We’re not going to shoot anyone in the head anymore,” said Martin Gero, executive producer of “Blindspot.” Gero’s comments Tuesday at the Television Critics Association summer press tour…

Media Company With a Fun Name Acquires Another Media Company With a Fun Name

Two media firms that aren’t exactly household names — although they both have colorful names — have joined forces. Boat Rocker Media and Jam Filled Entertainment announced today that Boat Rocker has acquired Jam Filled. The announcement describes Boat Rocker…

USA Renews Drama Series, Announces Premiere Dates

A drama series that has become a fixture of the USA Network lineup has been picked up for a seventh season. The cable channel announced the renewal for “Suits” along with premiere dates for the new dramas “Falling Water” and…

Diverse TV Performers and Creators on Opening It Up — and the Value of a Good ‘Sucker-Punch’

In an event that broke with tradition during this week’s Television Critics Association summer press tour, a gathering of actors, producers and programming creators talked about the state of diversity in the TV business. Moderated by director and El Rey…

AMC Rolls Out New Late-Night Show

AMC is about to debut its new entry in the late-night television space. The cable channel has set Sunday, Aug. 14, as the premiere date for “Geeking Out.” The premiere follows a special preview for the show that was produced…