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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Bold Films Taps Jeff Kleeman as CEO Following Gary Michael Walters Exit
The exec and creative has been president of Ellen DeGeneres’ A Very Good Production since 2012
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‘CNN This Morning’ Says ‘Succession’ Drama Cuts Deep for Fox News’ Rupert Murdoch: ‘Shell of What He Used to Be’ (Video)
Vanity Fair special correspondent Gabriel Sherman broke down his viral report on the media mogul and his family for Don Lemon and co.
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Jung Chae-yul, ‘Zombie Detective’ Actor, Dies at 26
“We pray that Chae-yul, who has always been sincere about acting, is able to rest in peace in a warm place,” the South Korean actress’ agency said in a statement
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Gary Michael Walters Exits Bold Film as CEO to Launch Walters Media Group
“I have been yearning to create my own company for some time, and I am very excited to announce my upcoming slate shortly,” the longtime executive said
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Warner Bros. Discovery Wants to Compete for Kids and Families – and HBO Was in the Way | Analysis
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Warner Bros. Discovery Shares Tumble 5% Amid Max Relaunch
With Wall Street watching closely, the entertainment giant’s stock ends Wednesday’s trading session at $14, down more than 5%
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Here’s What Max, the HBO Max Replacement, Will Cost
The service, available May 23, will cost $9.99 to $19.99 a month, combining Warner Bros.’ vast library with Discovery’s reality shows and documentaries
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‘Max’ Is the New Name for Warner Bros. Discovery’s Combined Streaming Offering
The service will combine the libraries of HBO Max and Discovery+ when it launches May 23
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AMC Networks Elevates Kim Granito to Head of Marketing, Replacing Len Fogge
The longtime marketing executive will succeed the current department head, who’s to retire next month
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Vox Media to Spin Off Viral Political News Site NowThis
The digital news publisher will become its own independent entity one year after acquisition
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Lawrence O’Donnell Slams Trump as Only Person Who Actually ‘Looked Close to Tears’ During Arraignment (Video)
The MSNBC host responded to the former president’s claim that Manhattan court staff cried and apologized to him
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Peacock Launches on Meta’s Quest 2, Quest Pro Virtual Reality Headsets
The move is part of a broader partnership that will bring NBCUniversal IP to Horizon Worlds later this year
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Gérard Depardieu Accused of Sexual Misconduct by 13 Women (Report)
The new allegations come from a months-long investigation into the French actor launched by investigative news website MediaPart
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Freddie Prinze Jr. Joins Premier Streaming Network as Co-Owner
Launched this past January, PSN has already accumulated over 2,000 hours of content
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Hannah Gadsby Sets Netflix Return With Third Comedy Special
“Something Special” will premiere globally on the streamer May 9
