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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A Crackdown on the $10 Billion Drug Ad Market Could Hammer Linear TV
Proposals to restrict or outright ban pharmaceutical commercials could shift spending away from a linear TV business that’s already struggling with competition from digital
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Streaming Extends Gains Over Broadcast and Cable With 46% of TV Viewing in June
The gains were driven by a strong month for Netflix and a seasonal boost in viewing from school-aged audiences, according to Nielsen
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CAA, Comcast Ventures Join $84 Million Funding Round for AI Firm Moonvalley
The fresh capital will help the company accelerate development of Marey, its professional-grade generative videography platform
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Skydance in Early Talks to Acquire Bari Weiss’ The Free Press | Report
The digital media company led by the ex-NYT reporter has more than 136,000 subscribers paying $8 per month
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Paramount-Skydance Deal: Democratic Senators Urge FCC’s Olivia Trusty to Support Full Commission Vote
The pending $8 billion merger remains under review at the agency due to a required transfer of broadcast licenses
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Versant Taps Christian McLaughlin as Live Entertainment Senior Vice President | Exclusive
The Rabbit Hole Media co-founder will work closely with EPs, showrunners, producers, writers and creative partners to build the entertainment portfolio’s live events business
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Done + Dusted North America CEO on the Challenges and Opportunities in Live Event Storytelling
Office With a View: Melanie Fletcher talks to TheWrap about working with creators and AI’s potential to bring down production costs
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Disney+, ITVX to Share Content Under New Partnership
The first-of-its-kind promotion will give viewers a taste of “Love Island,” “A Spy Among Friends,” “The Bear,” “Andor” and “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives”
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‘Duster’ Canceled at HBO Max After One Season
The 1970s crime series from creators J.J. Abrams and LaToya Morgan aired its finale earlier this month
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‘The Big Bang Theory’ Stuart Spinoff Lands at HBO Max, Kevin Sussman to Star
“Stuart Fails to Save the Universe” follows the comic book store owner after after he accidentally triggers a multiverse apocalypse
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Max to Change Back to HBO Max on Wednesday
The name’s return was first announced during Warner Bros. Discovery’s upfront presentation to advertisers in May
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Disney, Hearst Exploring Sale of A+E Global Media
The companies have tapped Wells Fargo to look into options for the cable network conglomerate
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Paramount-Skydance Merger Triggers Second 90-Day Extension
The $8 billion deal’s latest extension comes as the media giant reached a $16 million settlement with Donald Trump to resolve his lawsuit against CBS and “60 Minutes”
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UK Government Rejects Proposal for 5% Levy on Streamers’ Local Revenue
The decision, which touted the economic benefits of projects like “Barbie” and “Bridgerton,” comes as part of a goal to support a “healthy, mixed film and TV ecology”
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AT&T Closes Sale of 70% DirecTV Stake to TPG
The satellite TV giant, which is now fully owned by the private equity firm, expects to increase its investments in video going forward
