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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Amazon TV Head Confident in Studio’s ‘Big Swings’ on Globally Focused, Original Content
Vernon Sanders says shows like “Citadel” and “Jack Ryan” are “delivering on the strategy we need to deliver for the service”
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‘A League Of Their Own’ Could Swing Beyond Shortened Season 2 at Prime Video, Says TV Head Vernon Sanders
“I’m one of those people that believes that if magic happens and we get a great response, this doesn’t necessarily have to be the end,” the executive tells TheWrap
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Amazon TV Head Vernon Sanders Celebrates Emmy Nomination Haul: ‘I’m Over the Moon’
The tech giant received a total of 68 nods across Amazon Studios, Prime Video, Freevee and MGM Television
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Bob Iger Says Linear TV Business ‘May Not Be Core’ to Disney
The Disney CEO is seeking a strategic partner to help take ESPN fully direct to consumer and reiterated plans to buy out Comcast’s minority stake in Hulu
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Bob Iger Says SAG-AFTRA, WGA Expectations ‘Just Not Realistic’
The Disney CEO warned a double strike would be “very disruptive” to the company’s business and the economy
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‘Only Murders in the Building’ Creator John Hoffman ‘Incredibly Grateful, Relieved and Thrilled’ for Show’s 11 Emmy Nominations
The Hulu comedy’s nods included Outstanding Comedy Series and Martin Short for Outstanding Lead Actor
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Emmys ‘Star Wars’ Love Continues as ‘Andor’, ‘Obi-Wan’ Score Major Nominations
The shows earned nods for Outstanding Drama Series and Limited or Anthology Series, among others
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Disney Exploring Strategic Options for Its India Business, Including Possible Sale or Joint Venture (Report)
The business includes the Disney+ Hotstar streaming service and Star India, which was acquired from 21st Century Fox’s entertainment assets in 2019
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‘Grantchester’ Star Tom Brittney to Exit After 9 Seasons: ‘I’ll Miss It More Than Anything’
Rishi Nair will join the cast of the Masterpiece on PBS and ITV series as the new vicar, Alphy Kotteram
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Amblin Partners, Universal Pictures Strike Multiyear Film Partnership
The deal gives the Steven Spielberg-led production company more creative and financial flexibility
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Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford and More Go Beyond the Catwalk in Apple TV+ Docuseries ‘The Super Models’ (Video)
The four-part documentary also looks at the careers of Linda Evangelista and Christy Turlington Burns
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Roku’s ‘The Marriage Pact’ Taps Shan Boodram as Host
The eight-episode relationship experiment series will debut Aug. 4 on the Roku Channel
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Fox Sports Films, Religion of Sports Strike Multiyear Content Deal
The first film under the pact, “Baseball’s Greatest Moments With the Kid Mero: The MLB All-Star Game,” premieres Monday on FS1
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Former Disney Online President Richard Wolpert Launching FAST Channel Startup (Exclusive)
The Ocean Life Network will launch October 15 with a slate of 30 shows, including originals and partnerships with creators and influencers
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New York Times Disbands Sports Department, Will Rely on The Athletic for Coverage
The 35 journalists and editors will transition to other desks around the newsroom
