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.
Experience:
Resides In:
New York, NY
Education:
Lucas received a Bachelor of Science degree in Television-Radio from Ithaca College
-
Paramount Launches Proxy Fight, Extends Warner Bros. Discovery Tender Offer Deadline to Feb. 20
Around 168.5 million shares have been tendered as of Wednesday, representing just 7% of WBD’s total share count
-
FCC Says Talk Shows Must Adhere to Equal Opportunities Rule in Aftermath of Kimmel Scandal
The agency added that any program “motivated by partisan purposes” would not qualify for a bona fide news interview exemption
-
DOJ Reviewing Netflix’s $83 Billion Warner Bros. Deal
The regulator issued second requests for information on Jan. 16, extending the waiting period on its review
-
Netflix Stock Sinks to 52-Week Low as Warner Deal Concern Overshadows Earnings Beat
While Netflix is excited about the $83 billion deal, Wall Street is less so
-
Samsung TV Plus Surpasses 100 Million Monthly Global Users
The free, ad-supported service, which offers over 4,300 channels globally, has seen streaming hours increase by 25% year over year
-
As Warner-Netflix Deal Races Ahead, Paramount Weighs Its Next Move | Analysis
With shareholders now set to vote earlier than expected, we weigh Paramount’s different options
Available to WrapPRO members
Deals & M&A
Available to WrapPRO members
-
Netflix Q4 Revenue Surges 17.6% as Streamer Reaches 325 Million Paid Subscribers
The growth was also bolstered by pricing changes and increased ad revenue, which totaled over $1.5 billion for 2025
Available to WrapPRO members
Business
Available to WrapPRO members
-
CNN Projected to Hit $1.8 Billion in Revenue, $600 Million in Profit for 2026
By 2030, revenue is expected to rise to $2.2 billion, per new projections from parent company Warner Bros. Discovery
-
Discovery Global Is Worth Up to $6.86 Per Share, Warner Bros. Says
The cable network spinoff is projected to generate $17 billion in total revenue and $5.4 billion in adjusted earnings for 2026, per a new regulatory filing
-
What to Expect From Earnings Amid Netflix-Paramount War for Warner Bros.
Wall Street is also keeping a close eye on Comcast’s next steps post-Versant spin and trends out of Disney’s streaming and theme parks businesses
Available to WrapPRO members
Business
Available to WrapPRO members
-
Christmas Day 2025 Shatters Streaming Record With 55.1 Billion Viewing Minutes
“Stranger Things” and NFL games on Netflix and Prime Video helped lift the category to an overall record 47.5% share of TV viewership for December
Available to WrapPRO members
TV
Available to WrapPRO members
-
Netflix Goes All-Cash in Revised Warner Bros. Offer for $27.75 Per Share
The amended deal, which will also include shares from the spinoff of Discovery Global, is designed to provide “greater certainty of value” and accelerate the path to a shareholder vote by April
-
Trump Bought Netflix, Warner Bros. Discovery Bonds Following $83 Billion Merger Deal Announcement
A White House financial disclosure shows the president acquired up to $1 million worth of corporate bonds issued by each company in December
-
Paramount CEO David Ellison Meets With UK Culture Secretary Amid Bids for Warner Bros. Discovery
The executive has also met with European regulators, while his $108.4 billion offer for WBD is under review by the U.S. Department of Justice
-
Legendary Entertainment Sells $150 Million Minority Stake to Tokyo Broadcasting System
The move is part of a non-exclusive agreement to source and develop Japanese IP
