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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Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos Accuses Paramount of ‘Flooding the Zone’ to Confuse Shareholders
“Let them make a move and then we will see where the next step takes us,” the executive tells CNBC as Warner Bros. reopens talks with David Ellison
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Paramount Prepared to Engage in ‘Constructive Discussions’ as Warner Bros. Reopens Sale Talks
The company, which has until Feb. 23 to provide its “best and final” offer, added that it still plans to proceed with its tender offer and proxy fight
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Warner Bros. Activist Investor Praises Board, Netflix for Reopening ‘Necessary Discussions’ With Paramount Skydance
“It’s time for the Board to establish a level playing field that produces the highest and most viable offer,” a spokesperson for Ancora Holdings tells TheWrap
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Prime Video Launches Fox Nation Add-On for $8.99 Per Month
The streaming service can also be bundled with Fox One through the Amazon-owned platform for $24.99 per month
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Paramount Stock Jumps Over 5% as Warner Bros. Reopens Sale Talks
Shares of the David Zaslav-led media giant rose 2.3%, while Netflix stock slid 1.4% following the announcement
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Sports, Broadcast Dramas Push January TV Viewing to 12-Month High
Streaming finished the month with a 47% share, compared to cable’s 21.2% and broadcast’s 21.5%, according to Nielsen
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Netflix Blasts ‘Ongoing Distraction’ From Paramount as Warner Bros. Asks for David Ellison’s ‘Best and Final’ Offer
The streamer said that its $83 billion deal is “the only certain path to delivering value to WBD’s stockholders”
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Warner Bros. Discovery Reopens Talks With Paramount Over Possible Higher Bid
The media giant, which still backs the $83 billion Netflix deal, also set a shareholder vote for March 20 at 8 a.m. ET
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Apple Podcasts Launches New Video Features in Aim to Compete With YouTube, Spotify
The update will come to iPhone, iPad and Apple Vision Pro users, as well as via Apple Podcasts on the web this spring
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How Warner Bros. Could Supercharge Netflix’s Advertising Business | Analysis
A combination would offer more leverage to go after a bigger slice of Madison Avenue’s dollars, experts tell TheWrap
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Paramount Taps Former Trump White House Attorney Rene Augustine to Lead Global Public Policy
The former DOJ antitrust official will start at the media giant next week, reporting to Chief Legal Officer Makan Delrahim
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Roku Shares Pop 13% After Swinging to $80.5 Million Profit in Q4
The company remains on track to surpass 100 million streaming households as it offers a strong revenue outlook for 2026
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Apploff Entertainment CEO on His ‘Weird Road’ From Restaurateur to Hollywood Game Show Producer
Office With a View: “Don’t Forget the Lyrics” and “Beat Shazam” EP Jeff Apploff also reveals how he sold Netflix on his new interactive mobile game show “Best Guess Live”
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Department of Justice Antitrust Chief Gail Slater to Exit Role Amid Netflix-WB Deal Review
The agency is also reviewing Paramount’s $108.4 billion hostile takeover bid
