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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.

Six Flags Adds Virtual Reality to Roller Coasters

Roller coasters at Six Flags theme parks including Magic Mountain in the L.A. area are going virtual reality. The Los Angeles Times reports that Six Flags is partnering with Samsung to add VR to rides at nine parks across the…

Univision Stations in Los Angeles, New York, Miami, Houston and Dallas Close the February 2016 Sweep as the Most-Watched Early and Late Local Newscasts Among Adults 18-49, Regardless of Language

Press release from Univision, March 4, 2016: Univision Local Media today announced that Univision stations in Los Angeles, New York, Miami, Houston and Dallas closed the February 2016 sweep as the most-watched early and late local newscasts among Adults 18-49,…

Your Favorite Witches and Wizards Return to Freeform During the Harry Potter Weekend Programming Event Starting Friday, March 4

Press release from Freeform, March 2, 2016: Looking to escape the muggle world? Freeform is giving you the perfect chance to invite your friends over for a game of Quidditch and some butterbeer as Harry transforms from a muggle to…

TV Land Announces Overall Deal With Darren Star, a 20-Episode Second-Season Order for ‘Teachers’ and Pilots for Adaptation of ‘The First Wives Club’ and Untitled Kyle Richards Project With Emmy-Winning Executive Producers John Wells and John Riggi

Press release from TV Land, March 3, 2016: Following a successful brand re-invention, TV Land continues to evolve and expand its roster of original scripted programming by partnering with A-list talent, producers and writers to become a destination for compelling,…

ABC Announces Season Renewals for 15 Series

ABC announced Thursday that it is renewing 15 series for the 2016-2017 season. To read the complete ABC announcement, please click here. Here is a list of the shows that have been renewed for next season: “AMERICA’S FUNNIEST HOME VIDEOS”…

Press Release from ABC Announcing the Pick-up of 15 Series for the 2016-2017 Season that Begins this Fall

March 3, 2016   ABC ANNOUNCES PICK-UPS FOR RETURNING FAVORITES “AMERICA’S FUNNIEST HOME VIDEOS,” “THE BACHELOR,” “BLACK-ISH,” “DANCING WITH THE STARS,” “FRESH OFF THE BOAT,” “THE GOLDBERGS,” “GREY’S ANATOMY,” “HOW TO GET AWAY WITH MURDER,” “MARVEL’S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D.,” “THE…

Industry Veteran Named Head of Production for Legendary

Legendary Entertainment has brought aboard an industry veteran to fill the newly created position of vice chair of worldwide production. Variety reports that the company hired Mary Parent for the post. The move comes three days after the exit of…

Christie Defends His Appearance at Trump Event, Says He Wasn’t Being Held Hostage

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, whose “bewildered gaze” during Donald Trump’s victory speech on Super Tuesday became an Internet meme, defended the appearance today and insisted that he was not being held hostage, as many Internet commenters speculated. NBC News…

‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Home Video Plans Unveiled; Release to Include Special Features

Release plans for home video versions of the blockbuster “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” were announced today, with the movie to be available for purchase on demand starting April 1, and coming out on Blu-ray and DVD on April 5,…

New Sketch Comedy Show Gets Green Light

A new sketch comedy series is going into production this month after getting a series order from Adult Swim. The show is “Million Dollar Extreme Presents: World Peace,” featuring the comedy troupe Million Dollar Extreme. The series will consist of 15-minute…