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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Kate Winslet to Star in HBO’s ‘Trust’ Limited Series
The project, based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Hernan Diaz, will be written, directed and executive produced by Todd Haynes
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Chaos at Paramount: An Uncertain Future Looms After Shari Redstone Pulls the Plug on Skydance | Analysis
Skydance is furious, executives are confused and Wall Street is exhausted as Redstone has made a mess of the Paramount sale
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Shari Redstone’s National Amusements Scraps Skydance-Paramount Merger
Discussions halted Tuesday after the media conglomerate’s controlling shareholder and David Ellison failed to reach “mutually acceptable terms”
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Paramount Special Committee Votes on Documentation of Skydance Deal
The five-person independent body recommended the latest revised offer from David Ellison in May
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Dan Butler, Edward Hibbert Join ‘Frasier’ Season 2 as Guest Stars
The pair will reprise their roles from the original NBC sitcom as Bob “Bulldog” Briscoe and Gil Chesterton, respectively
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Paramount Office of the CEO Gets Severance Protection as Shari Redstone Weighs Options
Execs Chris McCarthy, Brian Robbins and George Cheeks are eligible for enhanced benefits and cash bonuses in the event the media conglomerate is sold
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Edgar Bronfman Jr., Bain Capital Eyeing $2 Billion Bid for Shari Redstone’s National Amusements | Report
The former Warner Music Group CEO is looking to offer up to $2.5 billion for the holding company, The Wall Street Journal reports
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Shari Redstone Receives Fewest Votes in Paramount Board Election
The media conglomerate’s controlling shareholder also received the most ‘against’ votes as she weighs Skydance Media takeover
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Warner Bros. Discovery’s ‘Big Loss’ of the NBA Would Weaken its Venu Sports Contribution
The bundle’s value could be diminished, but the joint venture could lure more partners to make up for programming gaps, analysts say
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Warner Bros. Discovery Acquires US Rights to French Open
The tennis tournament will air on WBD’s cable networks, Max and the Bleacher Report digital sports hub beginning in 2025
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Congress Details Collusion and Consumer Privacy Concerns Over Venu Sports Streaming Venture in New Letter
Reps. Jerry Nadler and Joaquin Castro also asked for the methods Fox, Warner Bros. Discovery and Disney may use to determine pricing for the service
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‘The Upshaws’ to End With 12-Episode Part 7 at Netflix
The comedy series stars Mike Epps and Wanda Sykes
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Jensen Ackles to Star in Prime Video Thriller ‘Countdown’ From Derek Haas
The “Supernatural” star portrays LAPD officer Mark Meachum, who joins a secret undercover task force to investigate a murder
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Tony Awards 2024 Performances Include ‘Cabaret,’ ‘Merrily We Roll Along,’ ‘The Outsiders,’ ‘Suffs’
“Hell’s Kitchen,” “Illinoise,” “The Who’s Tommy” and “Water for Elephants” also join the lineup for the June 16 ceremony airing on CBS and Paramount+
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Prime Video Sets NHL Docuseries for Fall 2024
The project will go behind the scenes with the league’s biggest teams, featuring interviews with key players, their inner circles and their rivals
