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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SAG-AFTRA’s Duncan Crabtree-Ireland Says Studios Will Learn It’s ‘Bad Business’ to ‘Say F- You to the Talent’ (Video)
The union’s chief negotiator also calls on investors to “tell these companies to be fair to the talent, to the creatives who make your business exist”
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Altice USA Considers Sale of Cheddar News (Report)
The cable giant, which purchased the financial live streaming news network for $200 million in 2019, has hired Goldman Sachs to help explore strategic options
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‘The Boys’ Spin-Off ‘Gen V’ Teaser Introduces New Generation of Superheroes (Video)
The Prime Video college-set series will premiere with its first three episodes on Sept. 29
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Ryan Reynolds Revives ‘ALF’ on Maximum Effort Channel (Video)
Reynolds’ company has acquired licensing rights to feature the character in branded segments for Mint Mobile, Fubo, Hims, MNTN and Ring
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Star Trek Universe Drops 3 New Teasers During San Diego Comic-Con (Video)
The Paramount panel included special looks at “Star Trek: Discovery,” “Star Trek: Lower Decks” and “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds”
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‘Invincible’ Showcases a Star-Studded Season 2 With SDCC Teaser (Video)
The first half of the Prime Video animated superhero series’ second season premieres Nov. 3
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‘Succession’ Star Alan Ruck Says He’d ‘Feel Funny’ Working on an Indie Film During SAG-AFTRA Strike (Video)
Several indies have been given the green light by the actors’ union, including “Mother Mary” with Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel
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Shark Week 2023: How to Watch and Programming Schedule
The 35th annual celebration and investigation of shark habits and behaviors will air on Discovery and stream on Max
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Kate Bedingfield Joins CNN as Political Commentator
The former White House Communications Director will be based in D.C.
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Marvel’s ‘Secret Invasion’ to Stream First 3 Episodes on Hulu
With the Disney+ series’ finale set for release Wednesday, the installments will be available on the sibling streamer from July 21 through Aug. 17
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IATSE Reaches Tentative Deal With The Broadway League, Disney Theatrical on Pink Contract
The agreement, which will now be sent to union members for ratification, covers roughly 1,500 theatrical professionals working on Broadway and touring productions
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Cari Ross, Gersh Communications Chief, Dies at 59
“Her dedication, passion and commitment to her work and her contributions to our team at Gersh will always be remembered,” the talent agency’s co-president Leslie Siebert said in a memo to staff
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Four Mothers Transform Into Undercover Detectives in Trailer for ‘Mother Undercover’ Docuseries (Exclusive Video)
The new documentary from ABC News Studios will stream on Hulu on July 27
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Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos Says Double Strike Is ‘Not Outcome That We Wanted’
“We’re super committed to getting to an agreement as soon as possible,” the executive says
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Netflix Adds 5.9 Million Subscribers Amid Password-Sharing Crackdown
The streamer’s stock sank after it reported mixed second-quarter results, with revenue of $8.2 billion below Wall Street forecasts but earnings of $3.29 per share higher than expected
