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Rick Porter

Television Business Editor

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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‘Fast & Furious’ TV Series Gets Official Green Light at Peacock

The show is targeting a 2028 premiere date, with franchise star Vin Diesel on board as an executive producer.

Streaming Ratings: ‘Neagley’ Outmuscles ‘Monster’ and ‘Reacher’ for Top Spot

The Prime Video spinoff puts up premiere week numbers in line with 'Reacher's' 2022 debut.

Disney’s Dana Walden on Jimmy Kimmel’s Late Night Future: “It’s Challenging”

The host is currently on a one-year contract for his ABC talk show.

‘American Horror Story: 13’ Scores the Show’s Best Streaming Premiere Ever

The FX show's debut was also a high for any Ryan Murphy-produced series on Hulu and Disney+.

Conan O’Brien Is a “53 Percent Optimist” About the Future of Comedy

The podcaster and former late night host weighs in on the upheaval in the industry.

‘Scrubs’ Begins Season 2 With Midlife Crises for Everyone

Showrunner Aseem Batra discusses where the show is headed and how the quartet of J.D.s in the two-episode premiere came to be.

Ariana Madix to Star in Sci-Fi Drama ‘Future Housewives’ in the Works at Peacock

The project comes from 'Star Trek' and 'The Orville' alum Brannon Braga and Seth MacFarlane's Fuzzy Door Productions.

‘Undercover Boss’ Revived at CBS With Drew Carey as Host

The network has also greenlit two new unscripted shows, 'Stacks of Cash' and '24 Hour Millionaire.'

‘The Lowdown’ Season 2 Trailer Plunges Ethan Hawke’s Lee into a New Conspiracy

Tommy Lee Jones and Betty Gilpin join the FX series, which premieres Oct. 14.

Charlie and Martin Sheen Will Star in AMC’s First Multicamera Comedy

The show, called 'Happy Jack,' is set to begin filming in early 2027.