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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.

Francis Ford Coppola Relaunches Zoetrope.com — And Tells a Story From Junior High to Explain What It’s About

Francis Ford Coppola, the filmmaker behind the “Godfather” movies, “Apocalypse Now” and other revered films, has relaunched Zoetrope.com, his 19-year-old virtual studio, Variety reports. Among the updates is the addition of a showcase for short films. “The website, which touts…

New TV Series Will Focus on Nun Who Stood Up to Billy the Kid

A 19th century Roman Catholic nun whose legendary exploits included clashes with Old West outlaws along with more traditional roles such as opening hospitals is the focus of a new TV series. The AP reports that the new series, “At…

Video: Samuel L. Jackson’s Epic Recap of ‘Game of Thrones’

A new video featuring a recap of “Game of Thrones” by Samuel L. Jackson — including his trademark colorful language — has just been released by HBO. You can watch the video below, but it carries both a spoiler alert…

NBCUniversal Executive Detained in Russia

A high-ranking NBCUniversal executive “found himself at the center of a real-life episode of international intrigue and high-stakes political drama,” the Los Angeles Times reports. Jeff Shell, chairman of Universal Filmed Entertainment — the studio behind the “Jason Bourne” movies…

Is This the Real Reason Residents in the Hamptons Are Unhappy About Upcoming Reality Show?

An upcoming reality show has met stiff opposition from the locals, and the real reason may be something more than meets the eye. As we reported previously, the Bravo series “Summer House” has been trying to shoot in the East…

Host on Miami PBS Station Suspended for Comments on Dallas Shootings — Here’s What She Said

A woman who hosts a show on Miami’s WPBT-TV was suspended as the fallout continues from comments she posted on Facebook about the shootings of police officers in Dallas. As we reported previously, Kalyn Chapman James, who is a former…

ABC Charts a Digital Strategy That’s Unlike That of Other Broadcasters

ABC is charting its own course across the digital landscape, unveiling today what the network calls a “major evolution” of its streaming app. The relaunch of the free, ad-supported service includes a slate of seven new short-form digital series along…

In First Interview Since Filing Sexual Harassment Suit Against Roger Ailes, Gretchen Carlson Adds Details, Says What She Hopes to Accomplish

Gretchen Carlson provided details about her sexual harassment suit against Fox News chief Roger Ailes in an interview with The New York Times, saying she “finally felt it was time” to speak up. In the interview Tuesday, she told the…

CMT Unveils Premiere Dates, Plans for Three Popular Series

CMT today took the wraps off plans for three of its most successful series — “I Love Kellie Pickler,” “Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team” and “Steve Austin’s Broken Skull Challenge.” “Kellie,” following the popular country music singer, will premiere…

Netflix Drama Series Renewed

A Netflix drama series will return with a new season in 2017 after the streaming service announced the renewal of “Bloodline.” Netflix announced that the series, which stars Kyle Chandler, Sissy Spacek, Ben Mendelsohn, Linda Cardellini and Norbert Leo Butz,…