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, California AG Rob Bonta to Hold Warner Bros. Merger Lawsuit Settlement Conference in Late October
Both sides must provide the court with specific dates for a two-day settlement conference by Tuesday
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‘Oh, Mary!’ on HBO: Cole Escola Broadway Hit to Stream in 2027
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Aisha Summers-Burke Promoted to BET Creative Programming EVP
The executive will continue to oversee BET Studios in her expanded role
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NBCUniversal’s Matt Strauss Says Comcast Split Will Offer ‘More Flexibility to Move Quicker’
He added that Sky’s inclusion in the independent company’s portfolio would allow it to be more opportunistic in expanding its reach globally
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YouTube Extends Streaming Lead With 14% of TV Viewership in July
The category climbed to an overall share of 49% during the month, per Nielsen
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Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger: Supreme Court Asks for State AG Response to Iowa, Montana Objection by Sept. 25
Brenna Bird and Austin Knudsen previously asked the court to block the “politicized” lawsuit against the pending $110 billion deal
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DOJ Taking Closer Look at $22 Billion Fox-Roku Merger
The regulator has extended its review of the deal after issuing a “second request” for additional information
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Disney+ Strikes Content Deal With France’s M6 Group
Under the partnership, the streamer will gradually offer “several hundred” episodes from four of the broadcaster’s flagship shows starting Sept. 25
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Disney, Optimum Renew Multi-Year Carriage Deal
The agreement includes access to ESPN Unlimited at no extra cost for the cable company’s TV subscribers
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NALIP Awards Tap Parrot Analytics for Audience Demand Analysis of 2026 Honorees | Exclusive
The partnership is part of the National Association of Latino Independent Producers’ ongoing study into how series, films and talent perform across platforms and markets
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New Apple CEO John Ternus Eyes $58 Million Pay Package After Succeeding Tim Cook
Cook, who moves to an executive chair role, is eligible for a $47 million compensation package
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Netflix Strikes Multi-Year NFL Content Deal With EverPass Media
Commercial venues nationwide will have access to the streamer’s slate of holiday games and more
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State AGs, WGA Ask Court to Deny Paramount’s $1.9 Billion Bond Request for Ticking Fees
The group says the David Ellison-led media giant “wishes to offload its responsibility” that it voluntarily imposed on itself
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50 Most Anticipated TV Shows of Fall 2026
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