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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AMC+ Sets Ad-Supported Tier Pricing at $4.99 Per Month
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Rachel Smith Promoted to EVP of Unscripted Content at NBCUniversal
The executive stepped into the role on an interim basis following Rod Aissa’s exit in June
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Amy Israel Steps Down as Showtime’s Head of Scripted Programming
The executive will remain with the company through the end of the year in a “transition role”
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Disney Entertainment TV to Reinstate Suspended Overall Deals After WGA Strike Ends | Exclusive
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‘Good Omens’ Season 3 Scripts in the Works, Neil Gaiman Says
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