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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Pussy Riot Limited Series in the Works at STX Entertainment
The project is based on the forthcoming memoir of the Russian feminist protest art collective’s founder Nadya Tolokonnikova
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NBCUniversal Names Luis Fernández Telemundo Enterprises Chairman
The former Noticias Telemundo president succeeds Beau Ferrari, who has served in the role for three years
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MSNBC Union Ratifies First Contract After 2 Years of Negotiations
The three-year agreement includes a minimum 3% pay increase and improvements to policies regarding extra pay for overwork, overnight work and out-of-title work
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Endeavor Corporate Communications Team Adds Sarah Hird, Chad Tendler as SVPs
The talent and media agency holding company also promoted Tiffany Fang and Marie Sheehy
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Josh Gad Confirms ‘Central Park’ Is ‘Sadly Done’ at Apple TV+
The animated musical comedy, which debuted on the service in 2020, was canceled after three seasons
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Verizon to Offer Ad-Supported Netflix, Max Bundle for $10 a Month
The telecommunications giant’s offering will be available to myPlan customers on Dec. 7
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Peacock Hits 30 Million Paid Subscribers
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‘House of The Dragon’ Season 2 Trailer Sets Stage for Civil War | Video
The “Game of Thrones” prequel returns to HBO and Max in summer 2024
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‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 to Start Filming in February
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‘The Golden Bachelor’ Season 1 Finale Finds Love From 6.1 Million Viewers
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‘Funny You Should Ask’ Primetime Comedy Game Show Special to Air on CBS, Stream on Paramount+
Allen Media Group’s special will showcase four new episodes featuring Adam Carolla, Whitney Cummings, Vivica Fox and more
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Blackwells Capital Urges Nelson Peltz to End ‘Ego-Driven’ Campaign for Disney Board Seats
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‘Jury Duty’ Star Ronald Gladden Signs 2-Year Overall Deal With Amazon MGM Studios
The Oregon solar contractor, who rose to fame as an unsuspecting juror on the Freevee comedy series, will produce, develop and star in new projects
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Tubi Taps David Salmon to Lead International Expansion
Fox Corporation’s ad-supported streamer has surpassed 70 million monthly active users
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Disney Flames Ike Perlmutter’s ‘Personal Agenda’ Against Bob Iger in Backing Nelson Peltz Board Seat Push
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