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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Jimmy Fallon to Host ‘The Tonight Show’ Through 2028
The actor and comedian renews his deal with NBCUniversal after celebrating 10 years leading the late night franchise
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‘Fallout’ Showrunners Relished Slice-of-Life Storytelling in Season 1, Tease New Vegas and More Robots in Season 2
The pair also hopes to continue exploring the many unanswered questions about the “pre-war world” of the Bethesda video game franchise’s Prime Video adaptation
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After Failed Sale, Paramount’s New Leaders Have a Mandate to Execute Their Plan | Analysis
Brian Robbins, Chris McCarthy and George Cheeks are the Office of the CEO. But how much runway will they have?
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Ariel Investments Founder Blasts Failed Skydance-Paramount Sale Process: ‘A Once in a Generation Kind of Screw Up’
“You have all these great assets, great IP, great history and they’ve found a way to destroy value. It’s just pretty extraordinary,” John Rogers. Jr told TheWrap on Wednesday
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Paramount Board Remains ‘Open to Strategic Alternatives’ as Office of the CEO Focuses on Long-Term Strategic Plan
“Work is already underway,” co-CEOs Brian Robbins, Chris McCarthy and George Cheeks say in a memo to staff
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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
