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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.

Obama Scores Another $400,000 Speaking Fee, This Time From A+E Networks

Even as criticism poured in after Barack Obama agreed to a $400,000 fee for a speech to Wall Street bank Cantor Fitzgerald, the former president was at it again. “Obama made another $400,000 on Thursday when he appeared at the…

Drama Series Renewed

A period drama that bowed earlier this year has been picked up for a second season. Amazon took to Twitter today to formally announce the renewal for the Christina Ricci series “Z: The Beginning of Everything.” The show’s first season,…

Time Inc. Decides to Stay Independent; Shares Plummet

Time Inc. shares plummeted in pre-market trading this morning after the company said it “will continue to pursue its strategic plan” instead of accepting a sale offer, Deadline.com reports. Shares were off 19% at the time of the report early…

Post Office Creates a First-of-Its-Kind Stamp in Honor of an Event This Summer

The U.S. Postal Service is breaking new ground with a stamp that will be released in conjunction with this summer’s total solar eclipse. The stamp will feature the image of a blacked-out sun that transforms into an image of the…

‘Vampire Chronicles’ TV Series in the Works

The Anne Rice book series “The Vampire Chronicles,” which has sold more than 100 million copies worldwide, has been optioned for a TV series by Paramount Television and Anonymous Content, the companies announced today. The deal covers rights to 11…

High-Profile Writer Plans True Crime Book About Aaron Hernandez

The writer who has topped the Forbes list of highest-paid authors for three years running has his sights set on a book about Aaron Hernandez, the former NFL star who was found dead in prison last week as he served…

Showtime Sets Summer Premiere Dates for Hit Series ‘Ray Donovan’ and ‘Episodes’

Press release from Showtime, April 28, 2017: SHOWTIME has announced the summer premiere dates for two of its hit series: Season five of RAY DONOVAN will debut Sunday, August 6 at 9 p.m. ET/PT, and EPISODES will return for its…

Paramount Television and Anonymous Content Option Rights to Anne Rice’s Best-Selling Series ‘The Vampire Chronicles’

Press release from Paramount Television and Anonymous Content, April 28, 2017: Paramount Television and Anonymous Content have optioned the rights to 11 books from acclaimed author Anne Rice’s best-selling series, “The Vampire Chronicles.” Christopher Rice, four-time New York Times Bestselling®…

British Comedic Legend Tommy Maitland to Host ABC’s Irreverent Talent Competition ‘The Gong Show’

Press release from ABC, April 28, 2017: British comedic legend Tommy Maitland has been announced to host ABC’s irreverent talent show competition “The Gong Show,” which premieres on THURSDAY, JUNE 22 at 10:00 p.m. EDT. The show is executive produced…

Total Eclipse of the Sun to Be Commemorated on a Forever Stamp

Press release from the U.S. Postal Service, April 27, 2017: The Postal Service will soon release a first-of-its-kind stamp that changes when you touch it. The Total Solar Eclipse Forever stamp, which commemorates the August 21 eclipse, transforms into an…