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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Charter Sheds 80,000 Pay TV Customers in 2nd Quarter, But Streaming Strategy Slows Losses
Shares of the cable giant fell over 13% Friday as the quarter’s results missed Wall Street’s earnings expectations
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FCC Clears Paramount-Skydance Merger
The $8 billion deal’s approval follows the media giant’s $16 million legal settlement with President Donald Trump
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FCC Chairman Praises Skydance for Committing to ‘Serious Changes’ at CBS
Brendan Carr says he’s “pleased” with the David Ellison led-studio’s commitment to appoint an ombudsman and end DEI at Paramount
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NFL Considers Taking Minority Stake in ESPN | Report
As part of the deal, ESPN would take control of NFL Network and NFL RedZone, according to CNBC
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Hulk Hogan, Wrestling Legend, Dies at 71
Reports had been swirling that the Hulkster was battling health problems in recent months
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Center for American Rights Calls for FCC Investigation Into Late Night Shows for ‘Ideologically One-Sided’ Programming
The conservative-leaning law firm claims ABC, CBS and NBC’s alleged “persistent abuse of public airwaves” is violating the agency’s public interest standard
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PBS Distribution Launches Travel-Focused FAST Channel | Exclusive
PBS Travel is available on Prime Video and Plex and will be coming to Samsung TV Plus later this month
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Versant Unveils Full Board of Directors
The company will be spun off from Comcast by the end of 2025
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Warner Bros. Discovery, VideoAmp Ink New Multi-Year Ad Measurement Partnership
The media giant will continue to leverage the firm’s solutions across linear, streaming, digital and cross-platform campaigns
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Paramount, Skydance Meet With FCC Commissioner Olivia Trusty to Tout $8 Billion Merger Benefits
The move follows meetings with FCC chairman Brendan Carr and staff members of commissioner Anna Gomez
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Comcast Launches Xfinity StreamStore
The platform allows customers to access 200,000 movies and TV shows from over 450 streaming apps and channels
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Skydance to Eliminate DEI at Paramount, Appoint CBS News Ombudsman to Review ‘Complaints of Bias’
The latest move comes as David Ellison looks to secure FCC regulatory approval of the $8 billion merger
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‘Only Murders in the Building’ Season 5 Sets September Premiere Date | Video
The Hulu comedy also unveiled its full lineup of guest stars, including Meryl Streep, Richard Kind, Nathan Lane, Bobby Cannavale, Renée Zellweger and more
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Paramount, Skydance and National Amusements Meet With FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez as Merger Approval Looms
The meeting comes after David Ellison spoke with the agency’s chairman Brendan Carr about the pending $8 billion deal
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Trump Says Skydance Will Pay an Additional $20 Million in PSAs and Ads on Top of Paramount Settlement
The President calls the side deal a “big and important win” after his “60 Minutes” lawsuit