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-CEOs Say Paramount-Warner Bros. Deal Will Lead to Job Losses: ‘We’re Not Cutting Jobs’
“We’re making jobs,” Ted Sarandos tells a UBS investor conference on Monday
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Warner Bros. Discovery Board to ‘Carefully Review and Consider’ Paramount Takeover Bid
“The Board is not modifying its recommendation with respect to the agreement with Netflix,” the media giant adds in a Monday statement
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Paramount Says Netflix-Warner Bros. Deal Would ‘Solidify Streaming Domination,’ Threaten the Future of Theatrical Releases
Executives added that the $82.7 billion deal would “undermine creative talent” and “threaten higher prices for consumers”
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Comcast President Says Company Is Better for Exploring Warner Bros. Discovery Bid Despite Low Likelihood of Success
While acknowledging the deal would’ve been an “interesting play” for global streaming scale at Peacock, Mike Cavanagh said the company has a “damn good hand” already
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Warner Bros. Sets Up $38.7 Million in Cash Bonuses to Retain Executives Through Netflix Merger, Discovery Split
Individual award amounts will not exceed 150% of each recipient’s base salary
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Republican Sen. Mike Lee Says an Antitrust Congressional Hearing Over Netflix-WBD Merger Is ‘Almost Certain’
“A lot of antitrust red flags here,” the politician says, joining a chorus of concerns from across-the-aisle colleagues like Elizabeth Warren
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Netflix Faces Tough Regulatory Mountain to Climb in Getting Warner Bros. Deal Done
The eye-popping $82.7 billion deal could face scrutiny from the Justice Department and Federal Trade Commission to state attorneys general and regulators overseas
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Inside Versant’s Plan to ‘Build Beyond Cable’ After Comcast Split
The company made its pitch to Wall Street during an investor day held at the Nasdaq in New York City on Thursday
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Warner Bros. Discovery Stock Jumps 3%, Hits New 52-Week High on $82.7 Billion Netflix Deal
Netflix shares were trading flat as of Friday morning
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Netflix ‘Highly Confident’ It Will Receive Regulatory Approval of $82.7 Billion Warner Bros. Deal: ‘We Are Running Full Speed’
The streamer expects the deal to close in the next 12 to 18 months
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Warner Bros. Discovery Asks for 3rd Round of Bids Due Today
The move comes after Paramount, Netflix and Comcast submitted improved offers on Dec. 1
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Fox 2026 Upfront Moves to New York City Center
The media giant’s presentation to Madison Avenue will take place on May 11
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Paramount Raises Warner Bros. Discovery Bid Breakup Fee to $5 Billion
The media giant previously proposed a $2.1 billion breakup fee
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Comcast Board Greenlights Versant Spinoff to Close in January
Versant will trade on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol VSNT starting Jan. 5
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Netflix to Spin Off ‘Spirit Crossing’ Mobile Game Studio Spry Fox
The move comes after the streamer acquired the game publisher in 2022
