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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.

60-Second TV Spot Released for New ‘Star Wars’ Movie — Watch It Now

“Star Wars” fans who have been closely following the various trailers for “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” have more food for thought, as a new 60-second TV spot for the movie has been released featuring a few new clues. The…

More Fallout From Jeremy Clarkson’s Acrimonious ‘Top Gear’ Exit: Clarkson and BBC Sued for Racial Discrimination

The fallout continues for the BBC and Jeremy Clarkson after Clarkson got the boot from “Top Gear,” which had been one of the most popular TV shows worldwide. Deadline.com reports that Oisin Tymon, a producer on the show who was…

Fun Viewing the Night Before Thanksgiving: Four-Time Emmy-Winning Thespian to Be Interviewed ‘Inside the Actors Studio’

James Lipton, the host of Bravo’s “Inside the Actor’s Studio,” will welcome a four-time Emmy winner to the show on Wednesday night, Nov. 25, the night before Thanksgiving. It’s Bryan Cranston, who, among many other roles, played Walter White on…

ABC Developing Exclusive Original Content for Streaming Service

ABC is joining its broadcast rivals in bringing original programming to the streaming space, developing content for its WatchABC app with an eye toward a broader streaming initiative, Variety reports. The move follows similar initiatives by major broadcasters such as…

Cable Network Looks to Music Superstar to Attract Younger Viewers

A cable network is hoping its multifaceted arrangement with a pop diva will help bring a younger and more diverse audience to the channel. The New York Post reports that Hallmark Channel is all in with Mariah Carey for a…

Former ‘American Idol’ Standout Has a Strong Launch for Her New TV Show — Is She ‘America’s Next Sweetheart’?

A singer and TV personality who made an impression with her showing on “American Idol” is being touted as “America’s next sweetheart” by cable channel CMT, where “I Love Kellie Pickler” launched to solid ratings last week. The reality show…

Lionsgate Makes $200 Million Move Into Unscripted TV

Lionsgate announced the acquisition of a huge ownership stake in “one of the most sought-after independent production companies in the [unscripted television] space,” Deadline.com reports, estimating the stake in Craig Piligian’s Pilgrim Studios at about $200 million, or more than…

Legendary Topless Dancer Dies — She Helped Get the Sexual Revolution Started

A former go-go dancer who became a key player in the sexual revolution of the 1960s has died. The New York Times reports that Carol Doda died Monday in San Francisco. Doda reportedly died from complications related to kidney failure…

Judge in $42 Million Lawsuit Against Taylor Swift Playfully Quotes Swift in Ruling — and Throws Out the Suit

In a ruling in a huge plagiarism lawsuit against pop superstar Taylor Swift, a federal judge in California demonstrated impressive familiarity with Swift’s songwriting, weaving Swift’s lyrics into the ruling in a number of places. USA Today reports that U.S. District…

Hulu in Negotiations to Sell Stake to Time Warner

In a deal that could put Hulu in a stronger position to compete with streaming services such as Netflix and Amazon, The Wall Street Journal reports that Hulu is in talks to sell a stake in the company to Time…