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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Blackwells Capital Slams Nelson Peltz for ‘Disturbing’ Statements About ‘The Marvels,’ ‘Black Panther’
The activist investor said the 81-year-old’s remarks are an “affront to Disney’s customers, employees and shareholders,” and that he should be disqualified from sitting on the board
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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
The former Disney CEO said that bringing someone in with no company or industry experience is “playing not only with fire but earthquakes and hurricanes as well”
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Gen Z Is Ditching TV Shows, Movies on Streaming Services in Favor of Social Video, Live Streams
60% of Gen Zers surveyed by Deloitte said they prefer user-generated content videos because its easier to find something to watch
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Nelson Peltz Backed by Over a Dozen Current, Former Public Company Directors in Disney Proxy Fight
“Rather than stifle dissent, Nelson often catalyzed robust, productive discussions that helped move our companies forward,” a letter from the directors states
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Disney Proxy Fight: Institutional Shareholder Services Backs Nelson Peltz for Board
The shareholder advisory service did not back other activist nominees but said Peltz would help focus hunt for successor to CEO Bob Iger
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Apollo’s $11 Billion Bid for Paramount Ignites Bidding War | Analysis
The offer may be too good to ignore for majority owner Shari Redstone, analysts say
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Oscars 2024 Draw 21 Million Viewers Across ABC, Hulu, Digital Platforms
The 96th Academy Awards telecast marks the show’s biggest multiplatform audience since 2020
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Bellator MMA Championship Locks US Streaming Rights at Max
Paramount sold the mixed martial arts promotion last year following the shuttering of Showtime Sports
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ESPN Scores 6-Year, $7.8 Billion Media Rights Extension for College Football Playoff
The agreement locks in the CFP’s exclusive home through the 2031-2032 season
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Paramount+ to Launch $6.99 Per Month Ad-Supported Tier in Canada, Australia
The streamer will also expand the rollout of its premium plan across Europe
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NBCUniversal Media Group Promotes David Pietrycha to Chief Business Officer
The executive will work closely with division leadership on investment decisions, including content rights, strategic partnerships and M&A
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TikTok Ban Could Create Financial Windfall for Meta, Alphabet and Snap | Analysis
Wall Street analysts say the tech giants could get a split of billions in revenue
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Disney Reveals $25 Billion Return on Investment for Marvel, Star Wars Franchises Amid Proxy Fight
The tentpoles have generated $13.2 billion and $11.6 billion in value, respectively, since their $4 billion acquisitions in 2009 and 2012
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Pete Distad Named CEO of Fox, Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery Sports Streaming Joint Venture
The former Apple TV+ and Hulu executive will oversee all aspects of the partnership, including strategy, distribution, marketing and sales
