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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.

Police Reportedly Have Video of Kevin Spacey’s Alleged Assault on Teenager

“The teenager allegedly sexually assaulted by Kevin Spacey filmed part of the attack on Snapchat, Massachusetts State Police said,” The New York Post’s Page Six reports, noting that the video was obtained by police. “The 18-year-old son of former Boston…

The Quiet, Billion-Dollar Success Amazon Has Had Getting Its Prime Video Subscribers to Buy the Streaming Services of Companies Such as CBS, HBO and Starz

One of the biggest growth stories in streaming video has been the quiet success of Amazon Channels, MediaPost reports. “According to BMO Capital Markets, Amazon Channels will generate $1.7 billion in 2018, up from an estimated $700 million in 2017….

Man Accused of Plotting to Kidnap Letterman’s Son Is Released From Prison

A man who was once accused of plotting to kidnap late-night talk show icon David Letterman’s son and nanny was released from a Montana prison for a second time after serving additional years for violating parole, the AP reports. “Kelly…

Broadway Production Smashes 118-Year Box Office Record

A new production just broke the all-time weekly box office record for any Broadway play in the 118-year history of the Shubert Organization. Deadline reports that producer Scott Rudin’s “To Kill a Mockingbird” pulled in a record gross of $1,586,946.02…

The ‘Most Satisfying’ Television Programs of 2018

A new list published today names 10 programs as the “most satisfying” television of 2018. The piece by CNN’s Brian Lowry also lists his picks among feature films. On the TV side, Lowry cites “The Americans,” “Better Call Saul,” the…

Is This the Worst Movie of 2018? Just-Released Film Prompts a Feeding Frenzy Among Critics

A movie that hit theaters over the Christmas holiday almost immediately shot to the top of many critics’ “worst of the year” lists. The movie is the comedy “Holmes & Watson,” a Sherlock Holmes parody starring Will Ferrell and John…

Actor Charged With Attempted Sexual Exploitation of a Minor

An actor who has been seen in TV shows including “Scandal,” “NCIS,” “Breaking Bad” and “Better Call Saul,” and had a recurring role on Disney Channel’s “Andi Mack,” has been charged with several counts in connection with an alleged attempt…

Kevin Spacey, Now Charged With Indecent Assault, Posts Astonishingly Weird Video — Here It Is

Kevin Spacey made a most unexpected and inexplicable “comeback” of sorts after being out of the public eye since allegations of sexual misconduct surfaced against the actor more than a year ago. Spacey posted a bizarre video on YouTube on…

Full Written Report of CBS Moonves Investigation Apparently Doesn’t Exist

CBS employees who are demanding to see a full report of the company’s four-month-long investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against former company Chairman and CEO Leslie Moonves — and into allegations that a sexist culture has persisted at the network…

Former TV News Anchor Set to Become the Country’s Largest TV Station Owner in 2019

“As much of the media business shifts focus to building global platforms, the CEO of the company that is about to become the largest owner of TV stations in the country is passionately preaching the gospel of local,” Variety reports….