Lucas Manfredi is a TV Business reporter at TheWrap, writing about the programming, executives and trends in the television and streaming industries. Prior to joining the TheWrap in November 2022, he spent four years at Fox Business as a production assistant and a reporter on its digital team. He has a Bachelor of Science in Television-Radio production from Ithaca College and can be reached at lucas.manfredi@thewrap.com.

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 Trump Lawyers Ask to Extend Deadlines in $20 Billion CBS Lawsuit, Citing ‘Active Settlement Discussions’
The president’s team asked the Texas federal court to delay the deadlines for the media giant’s motion to compel and his response to that motion to June 30 and July 7, respectively
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NFL Chief Media Officer Brian Rolapp Exiting After 22 Seasons
The executive is expected to become CEO of PGA Tour Enterprises
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NBA Launches New Joint Media Venture With Take-Two Interactive
In addition to establishing NBA Take-Two Media, the league and video game publisher extend their multi-year licensing partnership
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Warner Bros. Discovery to Shutter HBO Family, ThrillerMax, MovieMax and OuterMax
The multiplex linear channels will no longer be available on or after Aug. 15
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‘The Daily Show’ Mocks Stephen A. Smith’s On-Air Hot Takes, Urges Him to ‘Try a Little Weed’ in Latest Biofilm | Exclusive Video
The late night program also pokes fun at the TV sports personality attending Fashion Institute of Technology and mulling a 2028 presidential run
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Bernie Sanders, Angus King Propose Drug Advertising Ban in Consumer Marketing
The End Prescription Drug Ads Now Act would apply to all drugs and biologics across TV, social media, print, digital and radio
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Starz Orders Crime Drama ‘Fightland’ From Curtis ’50 Cent’ Jackson
The eight-episode series, set in the high stakes world of British boxing, comes as the company looks to build up its slate of owned IP after its separation from Lionsgate
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Fitch, Moody’s Join S&P Global in Downgrading Warner Bros. Discovery
The moves come after the media giant revealed plans to split its Global Networks and Streaming & Studios businesses in mid-2026
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Rachel Brosnahan to Lead ‘Presumed Innocent’ Season 2 Cast
The Apple TV+ legal drama’s next installment is inspired by Jo Murray’s debut legal thriller novel “Dissection of a Murder”
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Bob Iger Says WBD, Comcast Splits Give Disney ‘Stronger Hand’ to Stay in Linear TV Business
“These spinoff companies won’t have the assets from a streaming perspective that we will have. I think that gives us an advantage,” the chief executive told CNBC on Tuesday
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Warner Bros. Discovery Downgraded Further Into Junk Status Following Split Announcement
S&P Global downgraded the media giant’s unsecured bonds, put it on a negative credit watch and will review whether to lower the company’s other ratings
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Channing Dungey to Remain With Warner Bros. Discovery Studios and Streaming Post-Split
The separation from WBD’s global networks business is expected to take place in mid-2026
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Paramount Chief Financial Officer Naveen Chopra Exits to Join Roblox
He will be replaced in the interim by former Discovery Communications CFO Andrew Warren
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Warner Bros. Discovery’s Split Gives Company Flexibility But Doesn’t Solve Problem of Debt, Linear Decline | Analysis
The irony of the decoupling is that Wall Street likes the the new M&A possibilities the separation could create but still sees steep challenges ahead
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Local Broadcasters on the Block: Why TV Station Owners Are Exploring Sales
Allen Media Group is the latest to put up a “for sale” sign as the value has changed for these once-lucrative media assets
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