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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.

Two Big Names Join ‘Game of Thrones’

A pair of well-known actors will be a part of the HBO fantasy series “Game of Thrones,” with Ian McShane and Max von Sydow signing on for season six. Deadline.com reports that HBO confirmed the signing of the two veteran…

Who’s the Highest-Paid Actor in the World? Forbes Unveils the New List

Forbes magazine has taken the wraps off the 2015 list of the World’s Highest Paid Actors, and for the third consecutive year, Robert Downey Jr. tops the list. The “Iron Man” and “Avengers: Age of Ultron” star checked in with…

TV Personality Arrested for Alleged Shoplifting

One of the former stars of a popular reality television show was out on bail after being arrested Sunday for allegedly shoplifting at a Target store. Entertainment Tonight reports that Kim Richards, a familiar face on TV from her appearances…

Super-Sized Episode to Cap Jon Stewart’s Run on ‘Daily Show’ — Also, in Case You Missed It Last Night, Here’s a Clip of Amy Schumer’s Appearance on the Show

An expanded installment of Comedy Central’s “Daily Show with Jon Stewart” is on tap for the last night of Stewart’s 16-year run as host of the show. Mediaite reports that the episode’s content is being kept under wraps, but the…

Leaving on a High Note — ‘Downton Abbey’ Looks Ahead to the Final Season

With “Downton Abbey” just days away from wrapping production on what will be its final season, cast members and producers gathered to provide a glimpse of what’s in store — and to look back over the show’s amazing run. Actors…

When Will Brian Williams Be Back on the Air? Here’s an Update on the Plan

Brian Williams is nearing the end of his six-month suspension from NBC News, but that doesn’t mean he’s headed right back to the air. The AP reports that it will be at least another month before Williams is expected to…

Chernin Entertainment Names New President of Television

A veteran TV executive has been named as the new president of television at Chernin Entertainment. Deadline.com reports that former Ryan Murphy Television President Dante Di Loreto has taken the job. Di Loreto “will oversee the day-to-day development and production…

Report: Newsmag Receives Time-Slot Downgrade in Key Market

A staple of TV entertainment news has received a major-market downgrade. TheWrap.com reports that the daytime newsmagazine “Access Hollywood Live” is getting a time-slot downgrade on Los Angeles station KNBC-TV, where it will move from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m…..

Cable TV Group Sees Surge in Profits

One of the major cable TV channel groups reported a spike in second-quarter profits. The Wall Street Journal reports that Scripps Networks Interactive Inc., the owner of HGTV, Food Network, Travel Channel, Great American Country, DIY Network and other cable…

Comcast Doubles Internet Speed, Expands Access for Low-Income Consumers

Comcast is upgrading its low-income Internet service. The Washington Post reports that the company will double download speeds and implement changes aimed at helping senior citizens. The upgrades are launching first in a pilot project in Florida. “The $10-a-month program,…