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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Inside Netflix’s Bid to Supercharge Faster, More Efficient VFX Through Virtual Production and AI | Exclusive
The streamer is merging its research lab Eyeline with longtime VFX house Scanline to create a one-stop shop for digital tools to better help creatives
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Roku Launches Live Sports Scores, AI-Powered Voice Search
The company will also roll out new mobile app features such as closed captions, Find My Remote, sleep timer, daily trivia and more
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Jeff Bezos Continues Amazon Stock Sell-Off as Ownership Stake Hits 9%
The tech giant’s founder now beneficially owns 964.3 million shares, or a 9% stake, per a new SEC filing
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Netflix Teams With Spotify in Major Video Podcast Push, Will Stream Bill Simmons and Other Ringer Shows
The streamer is bringing sports, culture, lifestyle and true crime shows from Spotify Studios and The Ringer to its platform starting in early 2026
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Producer Erik Feig to Launch New Studio With $1 Billion Backing from Saudi Arabia
The new studio is backed by MiSK Group, SNK and MBC Group, all of which have ties to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
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‘Doc Martin’ Star Martin Clunes Books Guest Arc on Fox Adaptation ‘Best Medicine’
The celebrated actor will play the father of Josh Charles’ Dr. Martin Best
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Apple TV+ Is Now Just Apple TV in Quiet Rebrand
The move was revealed as the tech giant set a release date for its original film “F1” on the streaming service
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NBA to Launch Reimagined NBA TV, New Streaming Platform
The services will offer live basketball games, highlights and original programming starting Wednesday
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Taylor Swift Boosts ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’ Digital Views by 95% | Exclusive
When combined with HUNTR/X’s Oct. 7 appearance, the late night program generated over 298 million online views and 38 million engagements across digital and social
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NBCUniversal’s Josh Vodnoy to Lead V10 Entertainment Domestic Distribution, Business Development and Licensing | Exclusive
The executive will oversee rights for titles including “America’s Funniest Videos” and “MotoAmerica,” and FAST networks such as “Always Funny” and “AFV Classics”
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Spectrum Launches Streaming App Store
The company is also partnering with Apple to bring live Lakers games to the tech giant’s Vision Pro headset
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Fox Entertainment Global Adds Valerie Meraz as Content & Acquisitions Senior Vice President
The former WarnerMedia and Showtime executive will oversee strategy around sourcing, evaluation and negotiation across all formats, including scripted, unscripted and film
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Paramount CEO David Ellison Dodges WBD Bid Talk, Says There’s ‘A Lot’ of ‘Actionable’ M&A Options
The executive said he’d look at opportunities that benefit talent, shareholders, value creation and storytelling at large
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‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ Season 3 Hits 70 Million Viewers in 70 Days, Exceeds Season 2 by 65%
It marks the Amazon-owned streamer’s most-watched TV season ever among women ages 18 to 34
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Fox Entertainment Takes Equity Stake in Vertical Video Platform Holywater
The deal will see the companies collaborate across original vertical video series production, ad sales and brand partnerships
