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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.

From the People Who Brought Us ‘Dating Naked’ … Here’s the Latest Far-Out VH1 Reality Show

VH1 is back in business with the producer of the controversial reality show “Dating Naked,” and the new project is likely to be another hot topic of water cooler chat. “Space D.A.T.E,” from VH1 and Lighthearted Entertainment, takes the dating…

‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ Star Admits ‘Stalking’

One of the stars of the movie “Fifty Shades of Grey” admits doing some stalking, but the confession probably isn’t as sinister as it might sound. Actor Jamie Dornan said in an interview with the Los Angeles Times that one…

New ‘Mad Max’ Movie: Warner Bros. Releases Trailer for Long-Awaited Sequel

Warner Bros. Pictures has posted an extended trailer for a hotly anticipated feature film, the “Mad Max” sequel “Mad Max: Fury Road.” The movie, starring Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron, has a release date of May 15, 2015. Here’s the…

Netflix Quick to Order Second Season of Thriller

Just days after a new series bowed on Netflix, the streaming service made the decision to bring it back for a second season. Netflix announced Tuesday via Twitter that it has ordered a second season of “Bloodline,” which will debut…

VH1 Gives the Green Light to Love on the Red Planet With ‘Space D.A.T.E’

Press release from VH1, April 1, 2015: Inspired by mankind’s growing desire to colonize the Red Planet, VH1 and Lighthearted Entertainment will team up to produce “SPACE D.A.T.E.” (Dating Above The Exosphere), an out-of-this-world reality series that gives single earthlings…

Two Channels Known for Mostly Non-Fiction Programming Plan More Scripted Programming for Next Season

Both The Discovery Channel and the History Channel are best-known for non-fiction programming. But both networks are looking at additional scripted programming for next season. First, on Discovery, we have a biker mini-series that’s been ordered by the channel. According…

Showtime Renews Series

With three Emmy nominations and a Golden Globe win for star Don Cheadle, it’s not a surprise that Showtime has renewed “House of Lies” for a fifth season. The series will return with 10 new episodes next year. In making…

ABC’s ‘General Hospital’ Leads Daytime Emmy Nominations With 28 Nods; CBS Leads All Networks

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has announced the nominations for the Daytime Emmy Awards, with the ABC soap “General Hospital” topping the list with 28 nominations. CBS is No. 1 among the networks with a total of…

Critically Acclaimed Cable Drama Gets Renewal

A drama that more than one TV critic has called the best series on television has been renewed for another season. “FX has ordered a fourth season of the critically acclaimed and award-winning drama ‘The Americans,’ it was announced today by…

Fox Renews Series

Fox has renewed a show that has become one of its staples, and a key player in it live-action sitcom lineup: “New Girl.” “While not the ratings dynamo it was early in its run, ‘New Girl’ remains a key component…