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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.

Rachael Ray to Revive Cooking Show

Rachael Ray will revive one of her signature cooking shows as part of a new multiplatform deal she just signed with Food Network. Courtney White, president of Food Network, confirmed plans for all-new episodes of “30 Minute Meals,” along with…

NBC Will Take Another Shot at a Comedy Project the Network Rejected Last Year

NBC is taking a second pass at a comedy project after the network rejected the pilot it ordered last season. Variety reports that the network ordered a second pilot for the multicamera project “Friends-in-Law.” “In the series, Brian and Jake…

Michael Jackson’s Accusers Receive ‘Solemn’ Standing Ovation

Amid the charged atmosphere surrounding a controversial new film about Michael Jackson, two of his accusers took the spotlight at Sundance, where they fielded questions following the film’s screening. “It’s not uncommon for audiences at the Sundance Film Festival to…

‘Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile’: Here’s the First Teaser, With Zac Efron as Ted Bundy

Zac Efron plays Ted Bundy in “Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile,” directed by Academy Award nominee Joe Berlinger. Lily Collins stars as Liz. The project released its first official teaser today — watch it below. Sky Cinema says in…

If You (Love/Hate, Pick One) ‘Jersey Shore,’ You’ll REALLY (Love/Hate, Pick One) This Show

A new show is in the works that should prove polarizing in much the same way “Jersey Shore” seemed to polarize viewers. MTV announced a greenlight today for “Double Shot at Love with DJ Pauly D & Vinny,” a dating…

Reality TV Personality Dead at 29

A reality show contestant who became a fan favorite during her run on TV has died. TMZ reports that Fatima Ali died after a battle with bone cancer. She was 29. Ali appeared on season 15 of “Top Chef,” where…

Weinstein Case Tests Presumption of Innocence, Says His New High-Profile Lawyer

After a judge today approved Harvey Weinstein’s new high-profile legal team, the former movie mogul’s new lawyer Jose Baez said Weinstein’s rape and sexual assault case “is testing the presumption of innocence in our country.” The AP quotes Baez saying…

Oscar-Winning Director Making Documentary About Northern California Town Destroyed by Wildfire

A documentary is in the works about the Northern California town that was destroyed by a wildfire last November, with Oscar winner Ron Howard directing. The project, which has the working title “Rebuilding Paradise,” focuses on efforts to rebuild the…

Lin-Manuel Miranda Slams Oscars Plan

Lin-Manuel Miranda, the acclaimed composer, lyricist, playwright and singer behind the Broadway sensation “Hamilton,” has taken his turn in the awards spotlight, with his name coming up regularly in recent years at the Oscars, Tonys, Emmys and Golden Globes. But…

Food Network and Rachael Ray Ink New Multiplatform Deal, Including a Reimagined, Super-Sized Season of ’30 Minute Meals’ With Exclusive Digital Content

Press release from Food Network, Jan. 25, 2019: Rachael Ray and Food Network have struck a new multiplatform deal that includes new episodes of an all-new 30 Minute Meals series, along with plans for a new and exclusive digital companion…