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 Networks to Launch Ad-Supported AMC+ Tier
The new streaming tier is expected to launch by October
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Wall Street Wants Streamers to Make More Money – but Consumers Want to Pay Less | Chart
With Max introducing a new premium tier at $19.99 per month, the trend in SVOD pricing continues upward, which makes attracting and retaining customers that much more of a challenge
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Lawrence O’Donnell Accuses Clarence Thomas of ‘Clearly And Sharply’ Violating Federal Law With Real Estate Sale (Video)
The Supreme Court justice did not previously disclose a $133,363 sale made to billionaire Republican donor Harlan Crow in 2014
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‘Robocop,’ ‘Legally Blonde’ and ‘Stargate’ Projects in Development as Amazon Studios Leverages MGM Titles
Other titles under consideration for TV series and films include “Fame,” “Barbershop,” “The Magnificent Seven,” “The Thomas Crown Affair” “Pink Panther” and “Poltergeist”
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Michael Cohen Says Trump’s $500 Million Lawsuit Is Toothless Warning to Others: ‘Purpose Is to Harass and Intimidate’ (Video)
“I don’t recall signing any NDA and I would like to see the document — so far, it has yet to be produced,” Cohen told CNN
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Bold Films Taps Jeff Kleeman as CEO Following Gary Michael Walters Exit
The exec and creative has been president of Ellen DeGeneres’ A Very Good Production since 2012
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‘CNN This Morning’ Says ‘Succession’ Drama Cuts Deep for Fox News’ Rupert Murdoch: ‘Shell of What He Used to Be’ (Video)
Vanity Fair special correspondent Gabriel Sherman broke down his viral report on the media mogul and his family for Don Lemon and co.
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Jung Chae-yul, ‘Zombie Detective’ Actor, Dies at 26
“We pray that Chae-yul, who has always been sincere about acting, is able to rest in peace in a warm place,” the South Korean actress’ agency said in a statement
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Gary Michael Walters Exits Bold Film as CEO to Launch Walters Media Group
“I have been yearning to create my own company for some time, and I am very excited to announce my upcoming slate shortly,” the longtime executive said
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Warner Bros. Discovery Wants to Compete for Kids and Families – and HBO Was in the Way | Analysis
“I honestly don’t think they have much of a choice” but to drop the brand from its streaming service to compete with Netflix and Disney, one expert tells TheWrap
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Warner Bros. Discovery Shares Tumble 5% Amid Max Relaunch
With Wall Street watching closely, the entertainment giant’s stock ends Wednesday’s trading session at $14, down more than 5%
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Here’s What Max, the HBO Max Replacement, Will Cost
The service, available May 23, will cost $9.99 to $19.99 a month, combining Warner Bros.’ vast library with Discovery’s reality shows and documentaries
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‘Max’ Is the New Name for Warner Bros. Discovery’s Combined Streaming Offering
The service will combine the libraries of HBO Max and Discovery+ when it launches May 23
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AMC Networks Elevates Kim Granito to Head of Marketing, Replacing Len Fogge
The longtime marketing executive will succeed the current department head, who’s to retire next month
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Vox Media to Spin Off Viral Political News Site NowThis
The digital news publisher will become its own independent entity one year after acquisition
