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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.

Bill Cosby’s Latest Plans Spark Outrage

In the wake of the mistrial in his criminal sexual assault case in Pennsylvania, Bill Cosby is the focus of renewed outrage for plans to conduct a series of “town halls” on sexual assault. TheWrap reports that Cosby’s plans, announced…

Netflix Introduces ‘The Incredible Jessica James’

Netflix wants its viewers to get familiar with Jessica James — who’s “pretty, smart, and she’s a Coco queen,” according to the streamer. The character, played by Jessica Williams of “The Daily Show,” is at the center of “The Incredible…

‘Deadliest Catch’ Finds Syndication Home

Discovery Channel’s hit reality show “Deadliest Catch” has landed a deal to bring its first six seasons to Outdoor Channel. Jim Liberatore, CEO and President of Outdoor Sportsman Group Networks, announced the acquisition of the cable syndication rights to 82…

Hollywood Mogul Jeffrey Katzenberg Defines the Future of Television

Jeffrey Katzenberg says a big difference between television as we now know it and what it will be in the future is that shows will be shorter — a lot shorter. “The Hollywood mogul, who has raised $600 million in…

Broadcast Series Gets Global Distribution via Netflix in Unusual Deal

In an unusual arrangement, Netflix has acquired the global rights to a series with high-profile name recognition: the “Dynasty” reboot from CBS TV Studios, which will air in the U.S. on the CW. Nellie Andreeva reports on Deadline.com: “I hear…

New Project From ‘Game of Thrones’ Author Gets Green Light

A new TV project from George R.R. Martin, author of the “Game of Thrones” books, has received a pilot order from Syfy. Variety reports that the cable channel greenlighted “Nightflyers.” The novella was previously adapted into a film of the…

Outdoor Channel Acquires Cable Syndication Rights to Air First Six Seasons of Discovery Channel’s Hit Show ‘Deadliest Catch’

Press release from Outdoor Sportsman Group, June 23, 2017: While Deadliest Catch continues to keep viewers enthralled with original episodes on Discovery Channel, these veteran captains have found a new syndicated home – Outdoor Channel. Announced today by Jim Liberatore,…

Son of Reggae Star in Coma After Jail Beating

The son of one of the icons of reggae music is in a coma after an attack in a New Jersey jail. The AP reports that Jawara McIntosh suffered traumatic brain injuries in the attack and has been hospitalized since…

Looks Like There May Be a Bidding War for the Chicago Sun-Times

“A second suitor has emerged for the Chicago Sun-Times — hoping to keep Tronc, the owner of the Chicago Tribune, from owning both Windy City daily papers,” The New York Post reports. Tronc’s bid for the paper is being reviewed…

Parole Denied for Manson Follower

One of the followers of cult leader Charles Manson had her parole request denied this week. ABC News reports that a board turned down the request Thursday from convicted killer Patricia Krenwinkel “after officials investigated whether battered women’s syndrome affected…