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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Paramount Hopes to Finalize Warner Bros. Merger as Early as July | Report
The $110 billion deal is on track to close by the third quarter or Sept. 30
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YouTube Reclaims Top Spot in Nielsen Media Distributor Gauge as Total Time Spent Streaming Falls 7% in March
Cable posted its largest share since October 2025, driven by news programming and the NCAA basketball tournaments
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Paramount Taps Former Google Exec Barak Turovsky as Consumer AI Head
The EVP is tasked with exploring ways for Paramount+ and Pluto to leverage AI in areas such as personalization, content discovery, engagement and monetization
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Byron Allen Says He’ll Save CBS at Least $150 Million Taking Over Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ Slot: ‘A Great Deal’
The executive also tells TheWrap about the significance of his May 22 start date and why he plans to avoid political humor
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Inside Byron Allen’s Plan to Turn Around BuzzFeed With a Free TV ‘Super App,’ Podcasts, Creators and AI
The Allen Media Group founder also tells TheWrap he’s moving forward with a plan to take over Starz, despite their “stupid” poison pill, and is open to selling more network affiliate stations
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TV Upfronts 2026: Celebrity Flash, Little Substance, Sports and a Dollop of AI
The biggest companies in the biz focused more on big-name celebrities rather than buzzy announcements as Hollywood continues to struggle
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Versant Shares Rise Over 7% as Fandango, GolfNow Boost Platforms Business
But the unit’s first quarter growth was overshadowed by continued declines in linear distribution and advertising, which contributed to a 22% drop in profits
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Netflix Ad Tier Surpasses 250 Million Monthly Active Viewers Globally
Over 80% of ad plan members actively watch each week, the streamer shares during its 2026 upfront presentation
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Warner Bros. Discovery Ad Presidents Downplay Paramount Merger Impact on Upfronts: ‘Been Through Change and Challenges Before’
“We don’t flinch, we meet the moment and continue to push forward in your best interest,” co-president Robert Voltaggio tells advertisers
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The Netflix Effect: Streamer Flexes Its $325 Billion Economic Impact With New Website
Over the last decade, Netflix has invested over $135 billion in programming produced in more than 50 countries
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‘Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power’ Season 3 to Premiere in November
The tech giant also orders an adaptation of Elsie Silver’s “Rose Hill” and the Brett Goldstein-led romantic comedy “Escorted”
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How the Streamers Stack Up in Subscribers, Revenue and Profits | Analysis
Warner Bros. Discovery joins Netflix and Disney in scrapping quarterly subscriber disclosures as Comcast execs say Peacock is “approaching” profitability next quarter
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Paramount CEO David Ellison to Receive $150 Million in Cash and Stock Tied to Warner Bros. Merger Closing
Chief Strategy and Operating Officer Andy Gordon will receive $38 million in cash and stock awards, while Chief Legal Officer Makan Delrahim will receive $25 million
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Starz Positioned for ‘Financial Inflection Point’ in 2026 After Exit From Universal Film Output Deal
A year after its spinoff from Lionsgate, CEO Jeff Hirsch says the company is “structurally stronger” and moved up its timeline for reaching a 20% margin to the back half of 2027
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NBCUniversal’s Mark Marshall on Madison Avenue’s ‘Very Strong’ Demand for Live Events
Office With a View: The ad chief also explains how the Nielsen Gauge has “confused the marketplace” and predicts Paramount-WBD won’t dramatically shift upfront ad dollars
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