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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Disney Entertainment TV Taps Jenna Boyd to Lead Scripted Series Development
The former Netflix and Nickelodeon exec will oversee scripted pilots for Disney+ and Disney Channel
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Streaming Audiences More Likely to Complete Series They Can Binge in Bulk, Samba TV Says
The Grill 2023: Forty-five percent of households surveyed say they finished shows released in bulk compared to 39% who finished multipart drop releases and 35% who finished weekly releases
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5 Big Issues for TV Actors in Talks to End the Strike
A ticking clock for broadcast shows, AI and streaming compensation are front of mind as SAG-AFTRA and AMPTP continue negotiations Wednesday
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What Late Night’s Post-Strike Return Looked Like Behind the Scenes
After the WGA strike, the biggest names in late night are back and thrilled to be here
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‘Only Murders in the Building’ EP Unpacks Season 3’s ‘Theatrically Grand’ Finale
John Hoffman also talks about a potentially bicoastal Season 4 and a defunct pool storyline left on the cutting room floor
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Loni Love Is a Reality Show-Obsessed Kidnapper in ‘Binged to Death’ (Exclusive Video)
The parody thriller premieres Oct. 17 on MTV
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Netflix Elevates Amy Reinhard to Advertising President, Jeremi Gorman to Exit
The shakeup comes as the streamer’s ad-supported tier has grown to over 10 million monthly active users globally
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Discovery+ Raises Ad-Free Tier Price to $8.99 Per Month
The move marks the first increase since the streamer’s launch in January 2021
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‘Only Murders in the Building’ Renewed for Season 4 at Hulu
News follows the Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez-led comedy’s Season 3 finale
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Demi Lovato Sets Holiday Music Special With Celebrity Friends at Roku Channel
“A Very Demi Holiday Special,” premiering Dec. 8, features performances of seasonal classics like “Jingle Bell Rock”
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NSYNC, Backstreet Boys to Take Center Stage in Paramount+ Boy Bands Doc
The project will feature new interviews and material, along with archival concert footage, unaired interviews and candid clips
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PBS’ Sylvia Bugg Says Diplomacy Is Key for Creating ‘Healthy Conversation and Dialogue’
Office With a View: The network’s chief programming executive has learned to never underestimate the value in “life-long learning”
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‘Home Economics’ Canceled After 3 Seasons on ABC
The network also announced new series “High Potential” will shift its premiere to fall 2024
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‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ Nets Season 15 Renewal at Nickelodeon
The latest pickup of the long-running animated series comes ahead of its milestone 25th anniversary next year
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Disney+ UK Scripted Content VP Johanna Devereaux Joins Apple TV+
The executive has been a driving force behind the launch of titles including “Wedding Season” and “Extraordinary”
