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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Apple Sets Premiere Dates for New Peanuts Special, ‘Fraggle Rock’ and ‘Sago Mini Friends’ Returns | Exclusive
“Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin” debuts in Feburary
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Jason Momoa Says His Apple TV+ Series ‘Chief of War’ Is ‘Massive’: ‘I Cannot Wait for the Hawaiian People to See It’
“It’s something that we’ve only seen in pictures,” the actor says of the limited series
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‘Ted’ Cast Talks Auditioning for Seth MacFarlane, Receiving Life-Size Teddy Bears at First Table Read
Co-showrunners Paul Corrigan and Brad Walsh also discuss collaborating with the “Family Guy” creator on the Peacock prequel series
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David Ellison’s Skydance Mulling All-Cash Bid For National Amusements Stake in Paramount | Report
The potential deal would include backing from investors including Larry Ellison
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‘The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live’ Trailer Finds Rick Grimes and Michonne in the Middle of a War | Video
The latest spin-off in the franchise premieres Feb. 25 on AMC Networks and AMC+
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‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 Adds ‘Beef’ Breakout Young Mazino as Jesse
The actor will portray a key character from the Naughty Dog video game’s sequel
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Why Mark Wahlberg Won’t Appear in Peacock’s ‘Ted’ Series
“It doesn’t take too long to get to the idea of a prequel once you’re looking at that reality,” says creator Seth MacFarlane
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Nneka Onuourah, Amazon MGM Studios Sign Exclusive First-Look Series and Film Deal
“I’m proud of the groundbreaking stories that we’re already telling together,” the Emmy-winning director says
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Citigroup Downgrades Netflix Stock on Fears of Lower Revenue, Higher Content Costs in 2024 and 2025
Analyst Jason Bazinet argues Wall Street has “lofty” expectations for the streamer over the next two years
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Lionsgate Taps Craig Piligian to Lead Alternative TV Division
The new segment combines eOne with Pilgrim Media Group, Blackfin, Renegade and Daisybeck Studios
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‘Tokyo Vice’ Season 2: Ansel Elgort Dives Deeper Into Criminal Underworld of Japan’s Yakuza in Action-Packed Trailer | Video
The drama series, loosely inspired by American journalist Jake Adelstein’s firsthand account on the Tokyo cops beat, returns Feb. 8 to Max
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Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool Delivers ‘Welcome to Wrexham’ Emmys Acceptance Speech: ‘Mr. Lively Couldn’t Be Here to Accept This’ (Video)
The Marvel antihero also warns the Oscars: “You’re on notice motherf—ers”
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Seth MacFarlane Says ‘Ted’ Was First Pitched as a Family-Focused Animated TV Show
After leading two R-rated movies, the foul-mouthed teddy bear makes his streaming debut in a Peacock live-action series
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Netflix VP Says Sports Programming Game Plan Is About ‘Access and Authenticity’
Office With a View: “We’re not anti-sports, we’re pro-profits,” Gabe Spitzer says of the prospect of live sports, echoing co-CEO Ted Sarandos
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Max Delays Paid Bleacher Report Sports Add-On Tier
The offering will be made available to subscribers at no additional charge for a few more months due to its tech integration process
