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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‘The Roast of Kevin Hart’ Cracks Up 13.5 Million Views to Lead Netflix TV List
And “Swapped” claims the highest viewership for any Netflix animated movie in its first two weeks with 80.6 million views
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‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Texas Spinoff to Premiere in 2027
Shonda Rhimes and Meg Marinis co-create the show about doctors in a rural medical center
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‘Scooby-Doo’ Anime Series Lands at Tubi With Frank Welker and Matthew Lillard Leading Voice Cast
“Yokoso Scooby-Doo!” is produced by Warner Bros. Animation
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‘The Good Doctor’ Star Freddie Highmore Reunites With David Shore for New Crime Drama Series
Crave’s “I’m Not Here to Hurt You” marks the first co-commission from Sony Pictures Television and Bell Media
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Paramount Chief Technology Officer Phil Wiser to Exit After 7 Years
“Writing this and sharing this news is harder than I expected,” the executive writes in his farewell memo to staff
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‘The Lincoln Lawyer’ to End With Season 5 at Netflix
“All good things must come to an end, but thankfully sometimes how they come to an end is up to us,” the creators say
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‘NCIS’ Star Sean Murray Responds to Season 23’s Ballsy Cliffhanger: ‘A Lot of Stuff Is at Stake Here’
The actor tells TheWrap his hopes for the next season and celebrates the CBS drama’s long-running legacy
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TV Execs Say Streamers Are Just as Reliant on Producers to Stay in Business: ‘They’re Dependent on Us’ | Video
Production company and studio executives also discuss the right path to a TV show green light, Hollywood’s diversity crisis, AI and more in TheWrap’s first Trade Secrets roundtable
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How ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Star Kevin McKidd Directed His Own Action-Packed Farewell Episode — Without the Epic Death He Wanted
The actor and director tells TheWrap about his favorite moments in both roles across 18 seasons and what’s next for him
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‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Star Kim Raver Says Goodbye Again: ‘It’s Been an Incredible Run’
The actress tells TheWrap about getting through Teddy and Owen’s final episode and what she’s most grateful for after 12 seasons
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‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Boss Explains Those Cast Exits, Meredith’s Romantic Milestone and Amelia’s Messy Mistake
Meg Marinis also tells TheWrap about Blue’s firing, Jules and Winston’s ticking time bomb and finding creative solutions to budget cuts
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‘The Boys’ Final Season Boasts Strong Nielsen Charts Debut With 899 Million Minutes
Viewership for the superhero drama was only bested by “The Pitt” on the week of April 6
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Telemundo Unveils 2026-2027 Upfront Slate Led by FIFA World Cup
The network will deliver more than 180 hours of original scripted content, expand into film and present all 104 World Cup matches live
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‘NCIS: Origins’ Creators Explain That Big Finale Kiss and Why One Showrunner Is Exiting After Season 2
Gina Lucita Monreal and David North tell TheWrap about that concerning Randy cliffhanger and what to expect from a shorter Season 3
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‘9-1-1: Nashville’ Star Jessica Capshaw Breaks Down Blythe and Don’s Big Fight, Teases ‘Very Emotional’ Finale
The actress tells TheWrap about the “cat fight” to come and shares her Season 2 hopes for new cast member Ryan Phillippe
