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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.

Springsteen Extends His Broadway Run

Big news for the legions of Bruce Springsteen fans who tried in vain to get sought-after tickets for his Broadway run: The Boss is going to keep it going for a while longer. Springsteen just announced 81 additional performances for…

As Police Close In, Austin Bombing Suspect Blows Himself Up

“A suspect in the series of bombings that have terrorized the city of Austin, Tex., died early Wednesday, blowing himself up in his vehicle as officers closed in on him, the authorities said,” reports The New York Times. The story adds: “A…

USA Network Unveils Spring Schedule

Press release from USA Network, March 21, 2018: USA Network announced its full spring schedule today, which includes scripted originals COLONY (May 2), QUEEN OF THE SOUTH (June 21) and SHOOTER (June 21) all returning for exciting and action-packed third…

Viceland Lights Up Its Second Annual ‘Weed Week’

Press release from Viceland, March 21, 2018: As more and more states continue to move toward the legalization of marijuana and new battlefronts emerge in Washington, VICELAND fires up its second annual WEED WEEK from Monday, 4/16 – Friday, 4/20….

Fox Announces Summer Premiere Dates

Press release from Fox, March 20, 2018: FOX is announcing summer premiere dates for returning series BEAT SHAZAM, LOVE CONNECTION, MASTERCHEF and SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE, as well as new series GORDON RAMSAY’S 24 HOURS TO HELL AND…

NBC Sports Group and IndyCar Partner on Comprehensive Multiyear Media Rights Agreement

Press release from NBC, March 21, 2018: NBC Sports Group and INDYCAR announced a new multiyear media rights agreement today in which NBC Sports has acquired the rights to present all INDYCAR races, qualifying, practices, and Indy Lights races across…

Beatle Ringo Starr is Now Sir Ringo. Watch the Dramatic Video

“Ringo Starr took a knee Tuesday morning and received his Knighthood, a mere 21 years after Sir Paul McCartney… but no one’s counting, right?” reports TMZ. The story adds, “The Beatles drummer, 77, was dubbed into the club of royal knights by…

Steven Spielberg Announces When and Where He Will Begin Filming the Next ‘Indiana Jones’ Movie. Plus, The Classic Musical Spielberg Wants to Remake

Director Steven Spielberg has “revealed that he will be shooting the next ‘Indiana Jones’ movie in April 2019 in the United Kingdom,” reports Deadline.com. Spielberg, currently in London,  said, “It’s always worth the trip when I get to work with this…

Weinstein Co. Declares Bankruptcy

The Weinstein Co. filed for bankruptcy this week and released any Harvey Weinstein accusers from their nondisclosure agreements, The Washington Post reports. The company announced the filing Monday night. “This comes months after a series of investigative articles revealed dozens…

Trailer Comes Out for the New Mister Rogers Movie

The trailer was released today for the new movie about Fred Rogers and “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.” The documentary, Morgan Neville’s “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?,” hits select theaters June 8. Check it out …