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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Studios Say They Hate Piracy – but It Offers a Treasure Trove of Data | Charts
The billions of dollars streamers lose to illegal downloads doesn’t stop them from leveraging the numbers to analyze viewer tastes
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‘Grand Crew,’ ‘Young Rock’ Canceled by NBC
The network has not made a decision on workplace comedy “American Auto”
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TCA Cancels 2023 Summer Tour Due to Ongoing WGA Strike
After COVID concerns forced it to be virtual for the last three years, the in-person press tour finally returned in January only to be canceled months later
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Lionsgate, WGA Investigate Incident Between ‘BMF’ Producer, Striking Writers
“We have sent home the individual involved,” a studio spokesperson told TheWrap
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‘Force Majeure’ Looms Over WGA Members as the Financial Pain of Suspended Deals Sets In
The strike has unleashed an opportunity for studios to cut costs at writers’ expense – a “very reasonable terror,” Culture Machine’s Justin Simien tells TheWrap
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‘Twisted Metal’ Live-Action Peacock Series Reveals First Look at Anthony Mackie, Stephanie Beatriz and Cast (Photos)
The high-octane comedy series, based on the PlayStation video game of the same name, premieres July 27
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‘Mare of Easttown’ Creator Sets New HBO Crime Drama Series Starring Mark Ruffalo
The untitled limited series from Brad Inglesby follows a crew of law enforcement officers and the criminals they are trying to apprehend
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Wilt Chamberlain Docuseries Scores Summer Premiere in Partnership With Showtime Sports, Religion of Sports
“Goliath” will premiere July 14 on Paramount+ with Showtime
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Paramount Remains ‘Very Open Minded’ to Consolidation Opportunities, CFO Says
“They can be very effective ways of maximizing shareholder value,” Naveen Chopra told an investor conference
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NBC Sports Chairman Pete Bevacqua to Exit for Notre Dame
The executive, who will continue in his current role until the end of June, will become the university’s athletics director in 2024
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Tony Awards Performances to Include ‘Sweeney Todd,’ ‘Some Like It Hot,’ ‘Camelot’ and More
The ceremony, which will air live on CBS on Sunday, will also feature performances from “Into The Woods,” “& Juliet,” “Kimberly Akimbo,” and more
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Paul Eckstein, ‘Godfather of Harlem’ Co-Creator, Dies at 59
The writer, executive producer and actor passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday morning, his family says
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Amazon Plans to Launch Ad-Supported Prime Video Tier (Report)
The tech giant is also in talks to add the ad-supported versions of Max and Paramount+ to Prime Video channels
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‘Dancing With the Stars’ Alum Julianne Hough, ‘So Help Me Todd’ Star Skylar Astin to Host Tony Awards Pre-Show
The live event, which will be available on Pluto TV, will present the ceremony’s first round of awards on Sunday from 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. ET
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David Zaslav Says ‘I Take Responsibility’ in Memo to CNN Staff After Chris Licht Ouster
Licht, who was handpicked by the Warner Bros. Discovery CEO, was overwhelmed with criticism from former and current network staffers alike
