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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Paramount Aims to Produce 40 TV Shows by 2030
When combined with Warner Bros., that output is expected to increase to at least 170 shows
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New York Passes Legislation Requiring AI Disclosures in News Content
Backed by the Writers Guild of America, the NY FAIR News Act now heads to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s desk for signature
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Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Merger Under Formal Review by UK Regulator
The U.K. Competition and Markets Authority will decide whether to refer the $110 billion deal for a Phase 2 investigation by Aug. 7
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As Imax Explores a Sale, Which Hollywood Studios Are Buyers?
Between exhibitors and movie studios, the challenge will be to find a buyer that doesn’t pose a conflict of interest
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Netflix’s Jay Hoag Takes Over as Board Chairman as Reed Hastings Steps Down
Hoag was notably ousted by a majority of shareholders last year, but the streamer opted not to accept his resignation
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State AGs Preparing Lawsuit to Block Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger
The move comes amid a months-long investigation into whether the $110 billion deal would harm competition
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Paramount Taps Corporate Strategy and Development EVP Tony Driscoll to Lead Games Studio Division
The unit will develop both casual and AAA titles based on the company’s portfolio of IP
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Paramount Slams Lawsuit to Block Warner Bros. Merger: ‘Misguided Attempt to Politicize Antitrust Law’
The media giant has asked that a California court dismiss the legal action
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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell Declines to Testify Before House Judiciary on Media Rights Deals
The league cited “ongoing litigation” related to the Sports Broadcasting Act in a letter to committee chairman Jim Jordan
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Universal Music Group Buys Back $290 Million in Stock From Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square
The company bought 14,156,285 shares priced at $20.48 apiece
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Hasbro Launches AI Studio Sixth Wall for Authorized Character Licensing and Experiences
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Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square Looks to Sell UMG Stake After Rejected Takeover Bid | Report
The firm is looking to sell roughly 80.6 million shares at €17.66 to €18.62 apiece, according to Bloomberg
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Comcast to Invest Over $6 Billion in Universal’s UK Theme Park
The project, slated to open in 2031, is expected to create 28,000 jobs and generate nearly $67 billion in local economic benefit by 2055
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Fox One Prepares for Its ‘2nd Launch Moment’ With the FIFA World Cup
Product head Amit Dudakia tells TheWrap how the streamer is elevating the viewing experience and its plan to keep subscribers invested long term
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European Commission Aims to Wrap Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Review in July
The update comes after the David Ellison-led media giant formally notified the EU about its $110 billion deal