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 Authorizes $25 Billion Stock Buyback
The move comes after its share repurchase program was temporarily paused to help fund its $83 billion Warner Bros. deal
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Peacock May Finally Turn the Corner on Profitability
Comcast co-CEO Mike Cavanagh says that the streamer is poised for a “meaningful inflection point” after it posted a widened first-quarter loss of $432 million
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NFL Defends Media Distribution Strategy Amid FCC, DOJ Scrutiny
Executives from the league made their case to FCC officials during a meeting on April 17
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FCC Launches Review Into TV Parental Guidelines, Concerns Over Depicting ‘Gender Identity Issues’
The regulator is seeking public comment to ensure the ratings system is “empowering parents to make informed decisions for their children”
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Inside Paramount Skydance’s NYC Upfront: Pluto Refresh, Ellison Promises to ‘Better Serve the Creative Community’ and More
The small gathering of around 100 people included in-person appearances from talent such as Kelly Reilly, Elle Chapman, Cole Hauser, Ronny Chieng, Ms. Pat, Ian Eagle and JJ Watt
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Peacock’s Ad-Free Tier to Launch on Roku — Here’s How Much It’ll Cost
The streamer’s Premium Plus plan is also available through Amazon’s Prime Video and will launch on YouTube’s Primetime Channels in the coming months
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YouTube Expands AI Likeness Detection Access to Celebs, Talent Agencies
The Alphabet-owned video platform’s tool first launched through a collaboration with CAA clients in December 2024
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Nexstar-Tegna Merger Put on Ice by Federal Judge, Bolstering Antitrust Concerns
U.S. District Judge Troy Nunley issued a preliminary injunction on the transaction Friday, freezing further integration as the case moves forward
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Netflix Stock Tumbles 9% on Weaker Than Expected Earnings Forecast
The streamer maintained its 2026 guidance despite a surprise price increase in the U.S. and the collapse of its $83 billion Warner Bros. deal
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Netflix Brushes Off Warner Bros. Deal Loss, Growth Concerns as Profits, Revenue Soar in Q1
The streamer’s revenue grew 16% to $12.3 billion, boosted by higher pricing, ad revenue and subscriber growth
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QVC Group Shares Plunge Over 65% as TV Shopping Network Owner Plans to File for Bankruptcy
The company is aiming to emerge from the Chapter 11 process within approximately 90 days and intends to continue normal operations
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‘Streamflation’ Is Driving Consumers to Their Breaking Point. What Should Streamers Do? | Analysis
As streaming prices continue to rise, experts tell TheWrap that consumer spending on video has plateaued and subscribers are reevaluating what they really need
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Paramount Revenue Chief Teases Streaming Advertising and Tech Improvements, ‘Complete Evolution’ of Pluto
“We’re going to use data and technology to bring forth the real value of this asset that I don’t think our industry has seen yet,” Jay Askinasi tells TheWrap ahead of the media giant’s upfront dinners
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‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Star and Showrunner Break Down That Heartbreaking Death
Ayelet Zurer and Dario Scardapane tell TheWrap about killing off an OG after a brief glimpse of hope
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Democratic Senators Urge Court to ‘Closely Scrutinize’ Live Nation’s DOJ Settlement
“This settlement appears to be part of a larger pattern of Justice Department officials reportedly overruling antitrust enforcers for political reasons,” the lawmakers say
