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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California Bans Loud Streaming Commercials
Netflix, Disney+ and the other major streamers will have to turn down the volume starting July 1, 2026, under new legislation signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom
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Trump Urges Google to Restore TelevisaUnivision Programming on YouTube TV: ‘Very Bad for Republicans’
The programming blackout comes after both sides failed to reach an agreement on a new carriage deal before a Sept. 30 expiration
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Paramount+ Gives Nicole Kidman, Elle Fanning-Led ‘Discretion’ Straight-to-Series Order
The project, acquired from A24, is based on New York Times bestselling author Chandler Baker’s novel of the same name
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Paramount Staffers Slam Leadership for ‘Blatant Hypocrisy’ in Condemning Israeli Film Boycott: ‘Aligning Yourselves’ With ‘Genocide in Gaza’
“We do not and will not support the leadership team’s attempts to align a publicly traded American company with the intentions, actions, and propaganda arm of a foreign government,” the Paramount Employees of Conscience says
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NBCUniversal’s NBA Ad Inventory Nearly Sells Out Ahead of Season
The media giant says it has nearly 170 partners investing in the sports property across linear and digital
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David Ellison Tells Staff Bari Weiss Will Bring Bipartisanship to CBS News, Touts Free Press’ Dedication to ‘Truth’ and ‘Balance’
“Our mission is clear: to ensure that this global platform remains a place where people can seek the truth, gain understanding and engage with the facts,” the executive says
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Fox Entertainment Global Taps Sony’s Matt Hanna to Lead US, Canada, Latin America Sales
The executive will oversee licensing, distribution and monetization strategy for original and acquired content across linear, digital and emerging platforms
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Kimmel Fallout: Disney Sentiment Plunges Among Democrats and Republicans Alike | Charts
Jefferies analyst James Heaney says the situation is “clearly a PR hit” for the company, but the impact on Disney+ is smaller and may limit the amount of streaming cancellations
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NBCUniversal, Google Strike New Carriage Deal for Content on YouTube TV
The agreement includes the launch of NBC Sports Network on YouTube TV later this fall and Peacock’s availability as a subscription through YouTube Primetime Channels
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FCC Chairman Brendan Carr to Testify Before Senate Commerce Committee After Jimmy Kimmel Suspension Backlash
The hearing, which has not set a date, will also include FCC commissioners Olivia Trusty and Anna M. Gomez
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Hulu to Replace Disney+’s Star in October
The streamer will also roll out new homepage updates ahead of the launch of a unified Disney+-Hulu app in 2026
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Mattel’s Josh Silverman to Lead Paramount Global Products and Experiences Business
The former Disney and Marvel Entertainment executive will oversee consumer products, live experiences, publishing, partnerships and e-commerce for physical products
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Kimbal Musk and Jeffrey Katzenberg’s Nova Sky Stories Sees Drone Shows as ‘Third Pillar’ of Live Outdoor Entertainment
TheGrill 2025: The pair are in talks with major Hollywood studios about adapting their IP for storytelling in the sky
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Taylor Sheridan’s ‘Lioness’ Scores Season 3 Renewal at Paramount+
The Zoe Saldaña-led spy thriller’s second season ranks among the top three Paramount+ originals for 2024
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NBCUniversal, YouTube TV Agree to Short Extension of Carriage Agreement as Negotiations Continue
The companies avoid a blackout of NBC, Bravo, Telemundo and more on the Google-owned distributor
