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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FCC Asks Broadcasters to Air ‘Patriotic, Pro-America’ Programming to Celebrate 250th Anniversary
Examples of content under the Pledge America campaign include PSAs, short segments or specials that promote “civic education, national pride and our shared history”
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Nexstar Media Group Spent $3.2 Million on Lobbying Efforts in 2025
The spend, which is roughly 10 times more than what it spent every year from 2018 to 2023 per OpenSecrets, comes as it seeks regulatory approval of a $6.2 billion merger with rival Tegna
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New York City Mayor’s Office Media and Entertainment Commissioner Pat Swinney Kaufman Steps Down
The department will be led by Rafael Espinal under Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration
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Paramount Says Warner Bros. Discovery Takeover Bid Has Cleared a US Antitrust Hurdle
The Department of Justice’s Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) waiting period expired on Feb. 19 after the agency requested more information about its $108.4 billion tender offer
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Ted Sarandos Blames Netflix Stock Decline on WBD Bidding War, Industry Uncertainty and AI
The executive also defended the streamer’s engagement growth and said its $83 billion deal would “future proof” its business model for “decades to come”
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Lionsgate Television Group Vice Chairman Sandra Stern to Exit in March
The 23-year veteran, who is the studio’s highest-ranking female executive, will continue her relationship as a long-term consultant to the TV group
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Fox, News Corp to Match $1,000 Contribution to Trump Accounts for US Employees
Scheduled to launch in July, the program will set aside the money in tax-advantaged retirement accounts for children born between Jan. 1, 2025 and Dec. 31, 2028
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FCC Investigating ABC’s ‘The View’ Over Interview With Texas Democratic Candidate for US Senate
Brendan Carr confirmed the agency is “taking a look” at whether the daytime talk show violated its equal time rule for political candidates
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Madison Square Garden Sports Exploring Split of New York Knicks, Rangers Businesses
The move would give each company “enhanced strategic flexibility, its own defined business focus and clear characteristics for investors,” CEO Jim Dolan says
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What’s the Magic Number Paramount Needs to Snag Warner Bros. From Netflix?
Experts told TheWrap that David Ellison needs a “decisive premium” that could range from $32 to north of $35 per share to defeat Netflix
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Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos Accuses Paramount of ‘Flooding the Zone’ to Confuse Shareholders
“Let them make a move and then we will see where the next step takes us,” the executive tells CNBC as Warner Bros. reopens talks with David Ellison
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Paramount Prepared to Engage in ‘Constructive Discussions’ as Warner Bros. Reopens Sale Talks
The company, which has until Feb. 23 to provide its “best and final” offer, added that it still plans to proceed with its tender offer and proxy fight
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Warner Bros. Activist Investor Praises Board, Netflix for Reopening ‘Necessary Discussions’ With Paramount Skydance
“It’s time for the Board to establish a level playing field that produces the highest and most viable offer,” a spokesperson for Ancora Holdings tells TheWrap
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Prime Video Launches Fox Nation Add-On for $8.99 Per Month
The streaming service can also be bundled with Fox One through the Amazon-owned platform for $24.99 per month
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Paramount Stock Jumps Over 5% as Warner Bros. Reopens Sale Talks
Shares of the David Zaslav-led media giant rose 2.3%, while Netflix stock slid 1.4% following the announcement
