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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.

Moonves Says Cord Cutting Is Good for CBS

CBS Chairman and CEO Leslie Moonves offered his own take on cord cutting this morning during an appearance at Goldman Sachs Communicopia. On the heels of recent reports of increased cord cutting, TheWrap reports that Moonves said today: “For CBS,…

Comedy Series Renewed

A dark comedy that premiered last month has been picked up for a second season. Netflix today announced the renewal for “Atypical,” which rolled out its eight-episode first season Aug. 11 on the streaming service. Created, written and executive produced…

Here’s How HBO Plans to Stay Ahead of Would-Be ‘Game of Thrones’ Hackers — and the Show’s Connection to ‘The Sopranos’

HBO has come up with a strategy the pay-cable channel thinks will stymie hackers hoping to leak the ending of the upcoming eighth and final season of the megahit “Game of Thrones.” The Morning Call in Bethlehem, Pa., quotes Casey…

Netflix Releases Trailer for ‘Kingdom of Us’ — Watch It Now

Netflix today released the official trailer for “Kingdom of Us,” which launches on the streaming service Oct. 13. Ahead of its global launch, the Netflix original documentary will premiere Oct. 7 at the BFI London Film Festival. “How does a…

Here’s Something for Everyone Who Can’t Get Enough ‘Game of Thrones’

For fans of the wildly popular HBO fantasy series “Game of Thrones,” the pay-cable channel today announced the launch of “Game of Thrones: The Touring Exhibition.” The exhibition kicks off its worldwide tour Oct. 28 in Barcelona, with other tour…

Time Inc.’s People/Entertainment Weekly Network (PEN) Rebrands as PeopleTV

Press release from Time Inc., Sept. 14, 2017: Today Time Inc. (NYSE:TIME) is announcing that the People/Entertainment Weekly Network (PEN), the free, ad-supported OTT network, which launched in September 2016, will be rebranded as PeopleTV (PeopleTV.com). Entertainment Weekly Studios will…

History Greenlights Scripted Drama Series ‘The Breach: Inside the Impeachment of Bill Clinton’ From Emmy Award-Winning Producer R.J. Cutler

Press release from History, Sept. 14, 2017: HISTORY has ordered the six-episode scripted drama series “The Breach: Inside the Impeachment of Bill Clinton,” it was announced today by Eli Lehrer, Executive Vice President of Programming, HISTORY. Based on Peter Baker’s…

Comedy Central Extends Trevor Noah Through 2022

Press release from Comedy Central, Sept. 14, 2017: Comedy Central and Trevor Noah have agreed to a contract extension which will keep Noah behind the desk of the Emmy Award-winning The Daily Show with Trevor Noah through 2022, it was…

Fox News Channel Re-Signs Chris Wallace to Long-Term Contract With the Network

Fox News’ Chris Wallace has re-signed a multi-year contract with the network, announced Jay Wallace, president of news for Fox News Channel (FNC). Wallace will remain in his role as anchor of Fox News Sunday and will continue his contributions…

Game of Thrones: The Touring Exhibition Will Kick Off Its Worldwide Tour in Barcelona, Spain

Press release from HBO, Sept. 14, 2017: On October 28, 2017, GAME OF THRONES: THE TOURING EXHIBITION will make its global debut at the historic Museu Marítim in Barcelona, Spain, for a limited engagement, HBO Global Licensing and GES announced…