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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.

Series Presents a Groundbreaking — and Colorful — History of America

It was the Roaring ’20s as no one had ever before seen them — in living, nearly breathing, full-spectrum color. That footage of flappers and good time Charlie-types living it up in an era of newfound affluence and social and…

Showtime Picks Up High-Profile Drama Project

Showtime announced today that it has picked up a drama project from Academy Award winners Ben Affleck and Matt Damon. The pay-cable net will move forward with a one-hour pilot for “City on a Hill,” a crime drama set in…

Univision Names President of Ad Sales and Marketing

A new president of advertising sales and marketing has been named for Univision Communications Inc. The company announced today that it has appointed Steve Mandala to the post. Mandala was previously executive vice president of advertising sales. He will continue…

TBS Unveils Fall Slate Featuring Three New Series and Returning Favorite

Press release from TBS, July 27, 2017: This fall, TBS will enter the next phase of its ongoing brand evolution with a slate of three new original series, plus the eagerly anticipated second season of a returning favorite. Leading the…

The Weather Channel Creates Day of Ultimate Viewing for ‘The Total Solar Eclipse’

Press release from The Weather Channel, July 27, 2017: Today, The Weather Channel announced a full-slate of programming for “The Total Solar Eclipse,” which will take place across the country on Monday, August 21. The network will cover the event…

Global Superstar Katy Perry to Host and Perform at the 2017 ‘MTV Video Music Awards’

Press release from MTV, July 27, 2017: MTV today announced global pop superstar Katy Perry will host the 2017 “MTV Video Music Awards” live from the “Fabulous” Forum in Inglewood, Calif. on Sunday, August 27 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. In…

Showtime Orders New Animated Series Centered on Trump White House Executive Produced by Multiple Emmy Winner Stephen Colbert

Press release from Showtime, July 27, 2017: SHOWTIME has given a 10-episode order to a new untitled half-hour animated series executive produced by multiple Emmy winner Stephen Colbert, and starring the two-dimensional avatars of President Donald Trump and the most…

HBO/Cinemax Programming Overview

Press release from HBO, July 26, 2017: DRAMA SERIES GAME OF THRONES: Based on the popular book series “A Song of Ice and Fire,” by George R.R. Martin, this hit Emmy-winning fantasy series chronicles an epic struggle for power in…

Angelina Jolie Reveals Serious Health Issue

Actress and director Angelina Jolie reveals in a new interview that she was diagnosed with Bell’s palsy, a condition that can cause partial facial paralysis. Jolie made the revelation in a cover story for the September issue of Vanity Fair….

21 Million Viewers Tune In to Simulcast

A simulcast that ran across broadcast and cable channels attracted a massive audience. Based on Live+3 data, Friday’s simulcast of Disney’s “Descendants 2” delivered 21 million viewers, Disney Channel announced today. The premiere was the No. 1 cable TV telecast…