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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DirecTV, Tegna Gearing Up for Possible Programming Blackout on November 30
Customers could lose access to 64 local news affiliates across 51 markets if the two parties fail to reach a new carriage agreement
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Cable, Satellite Providers Risk ‘Fading Into the Background Faster’ Than Expected | Charts
Comcast, Charter, Altice USA, Dish, Verizon Fios shed 1.16 million subscribers in Q3, while streamers Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV and Fubo added 727,000
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‘Squid Game: The Challenge’ Contestants Threaten to Sue for Injuries Sustained During Filming
The players allege they suffered hypothermia and nerve damage as a result of poor health and safety standards on set, according to U.K.-based law firm Express Solicitors
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‘One Piece’ Luffy Balloon’s Straw Hat Deflates During Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade | Video
Other characters that faced issues during the festivities include Snoopy, Greg Heffley from “Diary of a Wimp Kid” and Uncle Dan from the upcoming Illumination film “Migration”
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Matthew Modine to Vote Against SAG-AFTRA Deal With Studios, Calls AI Consent Terms ‘Surrender’
The National Board member says he “cannot endorse a contract that compromises the independence and financial futures of performers”
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Disney Licenses ‘Under the Banner of Heaven,’ ‘Extraordinary’ to UK Streamer ITVX
Both streaming series launch on the service in the second half of 2024
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Kelsey Grammer Says ‘Frasier’ Reboot Had to Go Back to Boston: He ‘Left With His Tail Between His Legs’
In conversation with TheWrap, the actor also reflects on landing the iconic role on “Cheers” and talks changing the iconic theme music
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Kelsey Grammer Is ‘Confident’ He’ll Be Back as Beast After That ‘Marvels’ Cameo
The “Frasier” star last appeared as the iconic superhero in 2014’s “X-Men: Days of Future Past”
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Pay TV Early-Termination, Other ‘Junk Fees’ Would Be Banned in New FCC Rules Proposal
The change would also require rebates for customers who cut the cord before their service expired
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Hollywood Strikes Prompt 22% Decline in Combined Ad Spend for Films, TV Shows and Streaming Services
TV and streaming suffered steeper drops than films, and more brands are shifting to YouTube and social media, says ad intelligence firm MediaRadar
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‘Motorheads’ Starring Ryan Phillippe Ordered to Series at Prime Video
The teen drama comes from “All American” writer John A. Norris and costars Nathalie Kelley, Michael Cimino and Melissa Collazo
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Fox Sets Return Dates for ‘The Cleaning Lady,’ ‘Alert: Missing Persons Unit’ and More
The network also unveiled the premiere dates for new series “The Floor” and “We Are Family”
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‘Black Mirror’ Renewed for Season 7 at Netflix
The sci-fi series is created, written and executive produced by Charlie Brooker
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Global Pay TV Reach to Record First Annual Decline in 2024, Research Firm Predicts
Ampere Analysis says the decline in subscriptions relative to households is primarily driven in North America and Latin America
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‘The Penguin’ to Restart Production After Thanksgiving
Max’s DC spinoff, starring Colin Farrell, follows iconic Batman villain Oswald Cobblepot’s rise to power
