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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.

Oscar Winner Warned of ‘Consequences’ Over Role in Controversial HBO Movie

An Oscar winner who has a key role in a controversial HBO project has been warned not to support the director’s vision for the movie, reports the New York Post. Helen Mirren is already shooting the movie “Phil Spector,” where…

Son of Ryan O’Neal and Farrah Fawcett Arrested for Heroin Possession — Again

The son of Ryan O’Neal and Farrah Fawcett was arrested Tuesday for alleged possession of heroin and marijuana, TheWrap.com reports. Redmond O’Neal was arrested in Santa Monica after he reportedly ran a red light and was stopped by Santa Monica…

Lost Hitchcock Film Discovered in New Zealand

A missing film that is believed to be the first feature on which Alfred Hitchcock received a credit has been discovered in New Zealand, the Los Angeles Times reports. The find is incomplete, consisting of the first 30 minutes of…

Spielberg Series to Chronicle Rebuilding of Ground Zero

Filmmaker Steven Spielberg and DreamWorks Television have joined forces with Discovery Channel and Science Channel on an ambitious series documenting the rebuilding of the site of the 9/11 terrorist attack, Multichannel News reports. The six-hour series, “Rising: Rebuilding Ground Zero,”…

Fox and NBC in Tight Race as Reality Rules Tuesday Ratings

Fox eked out a narrow win in adults 18-49 while NBC claimed a solid lead in total viewers Tuesday night, as the two networks’ reality lineups battled to a split decision, TVbytheNumbers.com reports. Fox wound up with a 2.5 average…

ESPN Adding Jobs

It may be tough times for the unemployed across America, but at least one network is on a hiring drive, the AP reports. ESPN is looking to fill 200 new jobs at its Bristol, Conn., campus. The hiring is related…

‘Saturday Night Live’ Books Host for Season Premiere — It Will Be the Record Holder for Most Guest Host Appearances

When NBC’s iconic late-night comedy show "Saturday Night Live" returns for the new season this fall, the host will be the person who has had the guest-hosting gig more often than anyone else, reports The New York Times. "30 Rock"…

Cable Network May Be Put Up for Sale

A cable network may soon have an ownership change, after news surfaced that one of its owners has taken steps to sell the website associated with the channel, reports Deadline.com. Lionsgate has started interviewing investment bankers to sell TVGuide.com, as…

Superstar Reality Couple Says It Was All Fake — And They Regret the Whole Thing

Two of the biggest stars of reality television now say they regret choosing reality as a career path and their celebrity status was essentially built on a lie, reports the Daily Beast. Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt also admit they…

‘House’ Gets Another New Regular Cast Member

On the heels of the hiring of one new female cast member, Fox’s popular medical drama "House" now has another new female cast member, reports Deadline.com. "Knocked Up" actress Charlyne Yi joins the show as a new member of the…