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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‘High Speed Chase’ Scores Early Season 2 Renewal at Investigation Discovery (Exclusive)
The freshman series has attracted 5.8 million viewers across ID, Max and Discovery+ since its July 11 premiere
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Wendy McMahon Set as New President and CEO of CBS News and Stations, Media Ventures
The change follows the departure of Neeraj Khemlani, who signed a first-look deal with the network, and retirement of CMV’s Steven LoCascio
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‘Winning Time’ Star Quincy Isaiah Talks the ‘Large Task’ of Portraying Magic Johnson
The actor also breaks down the relationship between the Lakers icon and coach Pat Riley in the HBO drama series
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Double Strike’s Impact on Hollywood Supply Chain Is ‘Real and Dire,’ Post-Production Trade Group Warns
“Organizations indispensable to the creation of media are cutting staff… and in some cases, even risk closing,” the Hollywood Professional Association writes
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Clémence Poésy’s ‘Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon’ Character Is a ‘Nun on a Specific Kind of Mission’ (Video)
“She’s part of a resistance network called the Union of Hope, bringing in people from lots of different faiths,” the actress reveals in a new clip for the AMC Networks spinoff
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‘The Walking Dead’ Spin-Off Teaser Asks How Norman Reedus Landed in France: ‘Bunch of Bad Decisions’ (Video)
AMC Networks’ ‘Daryl Dixon’ series follows the titular character trying to find his way back home
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‘The Big Short’ Actor Jay Potter Dismisses Bob Iger’s Strike Pivot: ‘It’s Junk Words Until There’s Action’ (Video)
The Disney CEO, who previously called the unions’ demands “unrealistic,” told analysts on Wednesday that he’s “personally committed” to resolving things
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Bob Iger Says Potential Disney Sale Is ‘Not Something That We Obsess About’
“Obviously anyone who wanted to speculate about such things would have to immediately consider the global regulatory environment,” the executive tells analysts Wednesday
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Disney Reports Mixed Q3 Results As Disney+ Sheds 300,000 Subscribers in U.S. and Canada
The entertainment giant reported adjusted earnings of $1.03 per share on revenue of $22.3 billion
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Netflix Closes First Upfront Talks With Advertisers, Total Commitments ‘In Line With Expectations’
The streamer’s ad-supported tier has grown to over 10 million monthly active users, doubling since its presentation to advertisers in May
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Sam Mendes and Armando Iannucci’s ‘The Franchise’ Picked Up to Series at HBO
The half-hour comedy set in the world of superhero moviemaking is written by Jon Brown
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NBC News Sets Laura Jarrett as ‘Saturday Today’ Co-Anchor
The network’s senior legal correspondent, who is replacing Kristen Welker, will host alongside Peter Alexander starting Sept. 9
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Endeavor Forecasts Revenue Hit of $25 Million per Month From Double Strike
“We continue to stand with our clients, advocate on their behalf and push for a resolution that protects their creative and commercial interests,” CEO Ari Emanuel said Tuesday
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Endeavor Beats Q2 Expectations Ahead of UFC-WWE Merger
The deal, which creates the $21.4 billion TKO Group Holdings, will close in mid-to-late September
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‘Only Murders in the Building’ Showrunner Breaks Down Paul Rudd’s ‘Surprising and Bold’ Fate in Season 3 Premiere
John Hoffman also reflects on the “moment of a lifetime” directing Meryl Streep on the Hulu comedy
