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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.

Big-Screen Version of ‘Entourage’ Delayed — Who Gets the Blame?

The big-screen version of “Entourage” has been delayed, the New York Post’s Page Six reports, adding that the holdup is caused by cast members seeking bigger paychecks for the movie. “The long-awaited film based on the hit HBO show was…

Facebook’s Huge Prime-Time Number — and What Its ‘Critical Mass’ Means for Television

The head of strategic partnerships at Facebook indicated that the potential now exists to ramp up collaboration between the social-media site and key players in television — now that up to 100 million Facebook users are logging in during prime…

‘Daily Show’s’ John Oliver Books Prime-Time Gig

John Oliver, who just wrapped a stint on Comedy Central as Jon Stewart’s summer replacement on “The Daily Show,” has a gig lined up in prime time. TheWrap.com reports that Oliver will reprise his role as Professor Ian Duncan on…

Some Fan Favorites Joining Kiefer Sutherland as Cast Members on ’24’ Reboot

Actors are starting to be cast for the upcoming reboot of Fox’s "24." First came word that the most popular star of the show — after lead actor Kiefer Sutherland, who plays the iconic Jack Bauer — Mary Lynn Rajskub,…

From Our ‘No Good Deed Goes Unpunished’ File: L.A. City Attorney Accused of Jury Tampering on Case. The Juror Involved? Tom Hanks. Yep, Two-Time Oscar Winner Tom Hanks

"Even when he’s trying to just fit in, actor Tom Hanks seems to become the center of attention," reports Ric Orlov in the Los Angeles Daily News. The story continues, "The two-time Oscar winner was serving on a jury for…

‘Breaking Bad’ Spinoff Gets Green Light

After months of rumors, it is now official: AMC’s acclaimed drama series "Breaking Bad" will have a spinoff. The Los Angeles Times reports that the new show, "Better Call Saul," has received a green light — just as "Breaking Bad"…

Behind the Scenes of the NBCU Shakeup: Infighting and Corporate Intrigue

A shakeout among top executives at NBCUniversal that has been playing out in the past week is filled with corporate intrigue, according to a report by Kim Masters in The Hollywood Reporter. After changes in the cable division surfaced earlier…

Fox Developing Terrorism Drama

Fox is developing a drama project focused on terrorism. The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed reports that the network picked up a script for the character-based thriller "Far From the Tree." "From ‘Switched at Birth’ executive producer Becky Hartman Edwards and…

Streaming Service Blames CBS After Being Cited for Contempt of Court

In an ongoing legal battle over a streaming website that has been compared to the higher-profile Aereo case, an attorney for FilmOn and its CEO, Alki David, is pointing the finger at CBS after David and the company were hit…

NBC Rolls to Ratings Win on Strength of ‘America’s Got Talent’

On a night when broadcast schedules and ratings were jumbled by the presidential address, NBC coasted to a ratings win, based on Nielsen overnights for the key 18-49 demo. TVbytheNumbers.com reports that NBC’s "America’s Got Talent" was the top show…