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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‘Clipped’ Release Schedule: When Do New Episodes Air?
The FX limited series, based on ESPN 30 for 30’s “The Sterling Affairs,” stars Ed O’Neill, Cleopatra Coleman, Jacki Weaver and Laurence Fishburne
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Max Hikes Prices on Ad-Free Tiers
Effective Tuesday, the streamer will charge $16.99 per month for its Ad-Free tier and $20.99 for its Ultimate Ad-Free tier
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Paramount Office of the CEO Plan Includes Streaming Partnerships, Cost Cuts and Divesting Assets
The executives’ presentation comes as controlling shareholder Shari Redstone decides whether to accept a takeover offer from David Ellison’s Skydance Media
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Disney, WBD and Fox Brace for More Congressional Scrutiny After Friday Talks Fail to ‘Satisfy Concerns’ Over Venu Sports Bundle | Exclusive
Congressmen Jerry Nadler and Joaquin Castro are sending a follow-up letter with additional questions as early as this week, TheWrap has learned
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Paramount and Skydance Agree to Deal Terms as Merger Inches Closer, Shares Rise Over 7%
The deal awaits approval from controlling shareholder Shari Redstone
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Paramount Special Committee Recommends Revised Offer From David Ellison’s Skydance Media
The fate of the media conglomerate now sits in the hands of controlling shareholder Shari Redstone
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30 Most Anticipated Shows of Summer 2024
From the return of Hulu’s “Only Murders in the Building” and Amazon’s “The Boys,” to new shows like Disney+’s “The Acolyte” and HBO’s “Fantasmas”
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Sony to Close TriStar TV
Executives Jennifer Turner and Nicole Norwood will exit the studio as part of the move
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Zack Snyder Eyed for ‘300’ TV Series at Warner Bros. Television
The project, which is in the early stages of development, has no writer or platform currently attached
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‘Legend of Zelda,’ ‘Call of Duty,’ ‘Grand Theft Auto’ Rank as Gamers’ Top Picks for Hollywood Adaptations, Survey Finds
Other titles fans want to see get film or TV treatments include “Fortnite,” “Minecraft,” “God of War” and “Final Fantasy”
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Nazanin Boniadi Not Returning for ‘Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power’ Season 2
The Prime Video series comes back Aug. 29
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OpenAI’s Sora to Debut 5 Original Shorts Made Using AI at Tribeca Film Festival
Participating filmmakers include Bonnie Discepolo, Ellie Foumbi, Nikyatu Jusu, Reza Sixo Safai and Michaela Ternasky-Holland
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NBCUniversal to Rebrand TNBC FAST Channel to NBC Comedy Vault
Starting June 1, the classic sitcom offering will be available on Amazon Freevee, The Roku Channel and Xumo Play
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Moonbug Entertainment Promotes Global Music Head Courtney Holt to Americas Managing Director
The former Spotify executive will lead the “CoComelon” and “Blippi” company’s North American commercial team
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‘Dungeons & Dragons’ Live- Action Series Not Moving Forward at Paramount+
Hasbro Entertainment plans to shop the project around after a creative rework
