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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Disney Names Former Apple COO Jeff Williams to Board of Directors
The executive, who would expand the size of the board to a total of 11 members, will stand election at the media giant’s 2026 annual meeting of shareholders
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AMC Networks Taps Peacock, Hulu Executive Annie Luo as Streaming Growth President
The executive will oversee the company’s portfolio of targeted streaming services, including AMC+, Acorn TV, Shudder, HIDIVE, Sundance Now, ALLBLK and All Reality
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What’s Next for Paramount’s Hostile Takeover Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
Here’s a timeline for when WBD is expected to respond, while Paramount teased it may have an even sweeter offer in store
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TelevisaUnvision’s John Kozack to Join Allen Media Group as Chief Revenue Officer of Advertising Sales
In his new role, Kozack will oversee ad sales, brand sponsorships and revenue partnerships for AMG’s linear networks, sports, streaming, digital, social and branded content
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Ad-Supported Platforms Made Up 72.9% of TV Viewership in Q3 of 2025
Fueled by football, streaming made up the majority with a 46.4% share, followed by cable with 27.2% and broadcast with 26.4%
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Netflix Co-CEOs Say Paramount-Warner Bros. Deal Will Lead to Job Losses: ‘We’re Not Cutting Jobs’
“We’re making jobs,” Ted Sarandos tells a UBS investor conference on Monday
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Warner Bros. Discovery Board to ‘Carefully Review and Consider’ Paramount Takeover Bid
“The Board is not modifying its recommendation with respect to the agreement with Netflix,” the media giant adds in a Monday statement
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Paramount Says Netflix-Warner Bros. Deal Would ‘Solidify Streaming Domination,’ Threaten the Future of Theatrical Releases
Executives added that the $82.7 billion deal would “undermine creative talent” and “threaten higher prices for consumers”
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Comcast President Says Company Is Better for Exploring Warner Bros. Discovery Bid Despite Low Likelihood of Success
While acknowledging the deal would’ve been an “interesting play” for global streaming scale at Peacock, Mike Cavanagh said the company has a “damn good hand” already
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Warner Bros. Sets Up $38.7 Million in Cash Bonuses to Retain Executives Through Netflix Merger, Discovery Split
Individual award amounts will not exceed 150% of each recipient’s base salary
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Republican Sen. Mike Lee Says an Antitrust Congressional Hearing Over Netflix-WBD Merger Is ‘Almost Certain’
“A lot of antitrust red flags here,” the politician says, joining a chorus of concerns from across-the-aisle colleagues like Elizabeth Warren
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Netflix Faces Tough Regulatory Mountain to Climb in Getting Warner Bros. Deal Done
The eye-popping $82.7 billion deal could face scrutiny from the Justice Department and Federal Trade Commission to state attorneys general and regulators overseas
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Inside Versant’s Plan to ‘Build Beyond Cable’ After Comcast Split
The company made its pitch to Wall Street during an investor day held at the Nasdaq in New York City on Thursday
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Warner Bros. Discovery Stock Jumps 3%, Hits New 52-Week High on $82.7 Billion Netflix Deal
Netflix shares were trading flat as of Friday morning
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Netflix ‘Highly Confident’ It Will Receive Regulatory Approval of $82.7 Billion Warner Bros. Deal: ‘We Are Running Full Speed’
The streamer expects the deal to close in the next 12 to 18 months
