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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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Norman Reedus Boards Apple TV Spy Thriller ‘Disavowed’

The 'Walking Dead' mainstay will star opposite James Marsden in the series.

Pokémon Stop-Motion Series Set at Disney+ as Part of Larger Distribution Deal

The streamer and cable channel Disney XD will also carry 'Pokemon the Series: The Beginning.'

‘Manifest’ Spinoff ‘Arrivals’ Landing at Netflix

The announcement comes more than three years after the original series ended.

Streaming Ratings: ‘The Big Bang Theory’ Claims First Ever Overall No. 1

The end of July and beginning of of August is a relatively quiet time for original shows.

‘Furious’ Renewed for Second Season at Hulu

The thriller from creator Elizabeth Meriwether and star Emmy Rossum wraps its first run on Aug. 31.

Penn Badgley to Star in Murder Mystery ‘Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone’ at Prime Video

David Hemingson will serve as showrunner on the series, based on Benjamin Stevenson's novel.

‘Big Brother’ Hits Milestone 1,000th Episode on a Ratings Upswing

The CBS reality staple is up 10 percent this year — and outdrawing 'Love Island USA.'

Carina Walker Named Head of YA at Amazon MGM Studios

The executive had a hand in developing Prime Video's 'Off Campus' and 'Mr. & Mrs. Smith,' among others.

‘Derry Girls’ Creator Lisa McGee Sets Mockumentary ‘Jig’ at Netflix

The comedy is one of several series the streamer announced at the Edinburgh TV festival.

Roku Lands NWSL Matches in Latest Sports Rights Deal (Exclusive)

The deal covers more than 30 games in the remainder of this season and in 2027.

Longtime Warner Bros. Animation President Sam Register Departing

The executive also led Cartoon Network Studios and Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe.

Shonda Rhimes Signs New Overall Deal at Netflix

The five-year agreement includes live events and merchandise in addition to onscreen projects.