Jose Alejandro Bastidas is TheWrap’s TV editor. Previously, he worked as assistant arts & entertainment editor at the San Francisco Chronicle. He also served as a staff writer at PopCulture.com, based in Nashville, and as food reporter and digital producer at The Desert Sun (a Gannett publication) based in Palm Springs. He has a BA in Mass Communication from Louisiana State University.
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‘Blindspotting’ Star Talks Surprise Return in Season 2 Finale: ‘It’s Pretty Genius to be Honest’
Starz comedy co-creator Rafael Casal tells TheWrap what the unexpected cameo means for the future of the series
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‘9-1-1: Lone Star’ Actor Ronen Rubinstein Talks Devastating Death Before Tarlos Wedding: ‘No One Saw That Coming’
“I think [Carlos] is forever changed,” Rafael L. Silva tells TheWrap after the Fox drama’s eventful Season 4 finale
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ABC Relies on ‘Bachelor’ Franchise, Unscripted Slate for Fall Schedule Amid Writers’ Strike
The network declined to set a timeline for the return of shows like “Grey’s Anatomy” and “9-1-1” due to the unpredictability of the strike
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‘9-1-1’ Star Oliver Stark Was ‘Bruised and Battered’ Filming Epic Season 6 Finale
“Those kinds of physical set pieces are the things where I really find myself thriving and being excited,” the actor tells TheWrap
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Jamie Foxx, Hannah Waddingham, John Wells Shows Among Fox’s New Slate — Though Actual Schedule Pending
As the writers’ strike puts production on pause, the broadcast network opted to go vague when announcing the start of its next season and cast for new dramas
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Linda Yaccarino’s NBCUniversal Exit Leaves Ad Industry in Shock Ahead of Upfronts
As the executive jumps to lead Twitter, she leaves corporate turmoil in her wake at 30 Rock just days before its big show for buyers
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NBCUniversal and Amazon Partner to Add Local News Stations to FAST Services
The deal will make NBC and Telemundo channels available on Amazon Fire TV and Echo Show devices
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CBS Gives Series Orders to Kathy Bates’ ‘Matlock’ Remake, Carrie Preston’s ‘Good Wife’ Spin-Off
Wayans-led comedy “Poppa’s House” also gets green light
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‘Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story’ Rules Over Netflix Top 10 TV List in First Week
The Netflix spin-off series created by Shonda Rhimes appeared in the streamer’s top 10 in 91 countries
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‘Mrs. Davis’ Switches to Limited Series Emmys Category
Discussions for a potential follow-up have not started, but shows like “The White Lotus” set the precedent
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CBS Cancels ‘East New York’ and ‘True Lies’ After First Seasons
The final episodes will air Sunday, May 14, and Wednesday, May 17, respectively
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‘The Other Two’ Star Drew Tarver Would Play Cary Dubek for 25 Seasons: ‘Please Let Us Do More’ (Video)
“What happens when you start to do well and it’s still not enough?” the actor says of his character’s arc in the HBO Max comedy’s new episodes
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‘Station 19’ Star Danielle Savre Talks ‘Pressure’ of Directing TV for the First Time: ‘The Scope of the Script Is Huge’
“I know other shows that will refuse to let actors direct,” the actress said about helming Thursday’s episode of the “Grey’s Anatomy” spin-off
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Drew Barrymore Drops Out of Hosting MTV Movie & TV Awards in Show of WGA Solidarity
The show will air hostless, but the actress has signed on to emcee the 2024 edition instead
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‘The Other Two’ Creators Find Catharsis in Satirizing Hollywood: ‘You Can Work Through Your Own Feelings’
Cast members Molly Shannon, Drew Tarver and Ken Marino tease Season 3 of the HBO Max comedy series
