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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Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg and James Weaver Extend First-Look Deal With Lionsgate Television
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The Beach Boys Land Disney+ Documentary
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Blackwells Capital Slams Nelson Peltz for ‘Disturbing’ Statements About ‘The Marvels,’ ‘Black Panther’
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‘Euphoria’ Season 3 Filming Delayed, but HBO Remains Committed to Continuing Show
The HBO drama is still targeting an air date in 2025
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Michael Eisner Backs Disney, Bob Iger in Proxy Fight With Activist Investors
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