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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Nexstar-Tegna Merger Put on Ice by Federal Judge, Bolstering Antitrust Concerns
U.S. District Judge Troy Nunley issued a preliminary injunction on the transaction Friday, freezing further integration as the case moves forward
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Netflix Stock Tumbles 9% on Weaker Than Expected Earnings Forecast
The streamer maintained its 2026 guidance despite a surprise price increase in the U.S. and the collapse of its $83 billion Warner Bros. deal
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Netflix Brushes Off Warner Bros. Deal Loss, Growth Concerns as Profits, Revenue Soar in Q1
The streamer’s revenue grew 16% to $12.3 billion, boosted by higher pricing, ad revenue and subscriber growth
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QVC Group Shares Plunge Over 65% as TV Shopping Network Owner Plans to File for Bankruptcy
The company is aiming to emerge from the Chapter 11 process within approximately 90 days and intends to continue normal operations
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‘Streamflation’ Is Driving Consumers to Their Breaking Point. What Should Streamers Do? | Analysis
As streaming prices continue to rise, experts tell TheWrap that consumer spending on video has plateaued and subscribers are reevaluating what they really need
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Paramount Revenue Chief Teases Streaming Advertising and Tech Improvements, ‘Complete Evolution’ of Pluto
“We’re going to use data and technology to bring forth the real value of this asset that I don’t think our industry has seen yet,” Jay Askinasi tells TheWrap ahead of the media giant’s upfront dinners
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‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Star and Showrunner Break Down That Heartbreaking Death
Ayelet Zurer and Dario Scardapane tell TheWrap about killing off an OG after a brief glimpse of hope
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Democratic Senators Urge Court to ‘Closely Scrutinize’ Live Nation’s DOJ Settlement
“This settlement appears to be part of a larger pattern of Justice Department officials reportedly overruling antitrust enforcers for political reasons,” the lawmakers say
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Media VC Deal Activity Falls by More Than Half to $50 Million in March Amid AI Uncertainty | Charts
The Funding File: Aerospace company Xona Space Systems, connected TV advertising platform Keynes and AI platform Halcyon led the month’s biggest venture capital investments
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Disney Layoffs Begin as Company Looks to Create a ‘More Technologically-Enabled Workforce’
CEO Josh D’Amaro says the decision reflects the company’s “continual evaluation of how to more effectively manage our resources and reinvest in our businesses”
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Does Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav Deserve His $887 Million Golden Parachute? | Analysis
The sky-high pay package is criticized by financial expert firms, but some say he earned the payout after sending the share price soaring
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UK Regulators Ready Investigation of Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger
The regulator is asking for views on how the $110 million deal may impact competition by April 27
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Judge Extends Nexstar-Tegna Merger’s Temporary Restraining Order
DirecTV and a group of state attorneys general are suing to block the $6.2 billion deal, which would create a local TV station giant reaching 80% of U.S. households
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David Zaslav’s Golden Parachute Tax Reimbursement Warrants ‘Severe Concern,’ Glass Lewis Says
The shareholder advisory firm’s recommendation against the WBD CEO’s Paramount merger payout comes after ISS called it “problematic” and “inconsistent with common market practice”
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YouTube Premium Raises Prices for First Time Since 2023
The core plan increases by $2 to $15.99, while the Premium Lite and Music plans rise $1 each to $11.99 and $8.99, respectively
