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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Nielsen Launches Co-Viewing Measurement Pilot for Super Bowl LX
The program, which will continue on for other live events through the first half of 2026, is designed to better reflect total viewership and will incorporate wearable devices
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Next Disney CEO Set: Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro to Succeed Bob Iger as CEO
Dana Walden will become president and chief creative officer
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Crunchyroll Hikes Monthly Prices on Fan, Mega Fan and Ultimate Fan Tiers by $2
The price increase goes into effect for existing U.S. customers on March 4
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Netflix’s Elizabeth Stone Promoted to Chief Product and Technology Officer
The move follows the departure of Eunice Kim in September
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WGA, SAG-AFTRA, NewsGuild and DGA Endorse New York State Legislation Requiring AI Disclosures in News Content
The proposed bill introduced by Sen. Patricia Fahy and Assemblywoman Nily Rozic also establishes safeguards to protect journalist sources and confidential materials from being accessed by AI
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Disney CEO Bob Iger Gives Advice to Successor: ‘Trying to Preserve the Status Quo Is a Mistake’
The entertainment giant’s next CEO will be unveiled in early 2026
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Who Is Mediawan and Why Are They Acquiring Peter Chernin’s The North Road Company?
The deal, which values the “Ford v. Ferrari” studio at up to $1 billion, is the latest domino in the consolidation of the entertainment industry
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Disney’s Sports Business Took $110 Million Hit From YouTube TV Carriage Dispute
The programming blackout lasted for two weeks before being resolved in November
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Disney Q1 Revenue Climbs 5% to $26 Billion, Boosted by Theme Parks, Streaming
But the company’s operating profit fell 9% due to the YouTube TV carriage dispute, continued declines in its linear TV business and higher programming, production and marketing costs
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Streamers Will Spend $14.2 Billion on Sports Rights in 2026, New Projections Show
The estimate from Ampere Analysis sees Amazon’s Prime Video leading the pack with 27% of the total
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ESPN Closes NFL Network Acquisition
In exchange, the league is being given a 10% stake in the sports network valued at $3 billion
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Disney CEO Bob Iger to Step Down Before End of 2026 | Report
The entertainment giant’s board plans to meet next week to vote on the executive’s successor
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Charter Communications Adds 44,000 Pay TV Subscribers in Q4
The gain was driven by simplified pricing and packaging, the inclusion of streaming services in Spectrum video packages and a “small benefit” from the Disney-YouTube TV carriage dispute
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Viola Davis, Billie Eilish Among 2026 Honorees for MLK Jr. Beloved Community Awards | Exclusive
The ceremony will air on national television for the first time ever Feb. 3 at 8 p.m. PT/ET on BET
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Mediawan to Acquire Peter Chernin’s North Road Company
The deal, which values the studio between $800 million and $1 billion, is expected to close in the first half of 2026, subject to regulatory approval
