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Rick Porter joined The Hollywood Reporter in 2018 and covers TV ratings and measurement, deals, renewals and cancellations and other aspects of the business. He was previously editor of TV by the Numbers and associate editor at Tribune Media's Zap2it.

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Sterlin Harjo’s ‘Reservation Dogs’ Follow-Up Lands FX Series Order

The Oklahoma-set drama stars Ethan Hawke as a "guy who knows too much."

Sterlin Harjo

Ryan Murphy Talks String of Hit Series and the Menendez Moment: “There’s Room for All Points of View”

Calling what happened an "unknowable mystery," the co-creator of Netflix's 'Monsters' series speaks directly to the reactions of Erik and Lyle Menendez while discussing all of his new fall series, and what comes next.

Left to right: Javier Bardem, Cooper Koch, Nicholas Alexander Chavez, Ryan Murphy and Chloë Sevigny at the L.A. premiere of Netflix's 'Monsters: The Lyle And Erik Menendez Story' on Sept. 16.

Disney Folding ABC Signature Into 20th TV as Part of Major Reorg

Karey Burke will lead the combined studio; Simran Sethi will head a merged development effort for Hulu and ABC.

Karey Burke and Simran Sethi

Apple’s ‘Before’ Trailer Puts Billy Crystal in a Dark Place

The drama, premiering Oct. 25, also stars Judith Light and Rosie Perez.

Jacobi Jupe and Billy Crystal in Before

Leighton Meester Boards Apple’s ‘Buccaneers’ for Season 2

The former 'Gossip Girl' star will be part of the ensemble for the London-set period drama.

Leighton Meester at the 30th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards

‘Reacher’ Spinoff Starring Maria Sten Gets Amazon Green Light

The actress will reprise her character of Frances Neagley in the new series.

Maria Sten

TV Ratings: ‘SNL’ Hits Four-Year Premiere High With Season 50 Opener

Jean Smart hosted the episode, which featured appearances by Maya Rudolph, Jim Gaffigan, Dana Carvey and Andy Samberg.

Saturday Night Live Host Jean Smart during the monologue during the monologue on Saturday, September 28, 2024

‘Penguin’ Takes Flight: HBO Touts Strong Ratings for First Two Episodes

The season finale of 'Industry' on Sunday also continued an upward trend for the show.

Colin Farrell in The Penguin

FX Snags ‘The Beauty’ Series From Ryan Murphy

Evan Peters heads the cast in the drama based on the Image Comics title; Ashton Kutcher, Anthony Ramos and Jeremy Pope also star.

Evan Peters

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Netflix’s ‘No Good Deed’ Teaser Puts Lisa Kudrow, Ray Romano at the Center of a Real Estate Frenzy

The dark comedy from 'Dead to Me' creator Liz Feldman premieres in December.

(L to R) Lisa Kudrow as Lydia and Ray Romano as Paul in Episode 101 of No Good Deed.

Sony Bets Big on Comedy With Wave of First-Look Deals (Exclusive)

Chris Gethard, Julie Klausner and Scott Aukerman are among nine writers and performers the studio has signed.

Chris Gethard, Julie Klausner, Scott Aukerman

Meryl Streep to Lead ‘The Corrections’ Adaptation at CBS Studios

The Oscar and Emmy winner is attached to a drama project of Jonathan Franzen's acclaimed novel.

Meryl Streep

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