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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Nexstar Stock Falls Over 8% After Judge Pauses Tegna Merger
An April 7 hearing has been set to determine whether the $6.2 billion deal violates antitrust law and will require a preliminary injunction to stop it
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Jeffrey Epstein TV Series in the Works at Sony, Laura Dern to Play Julie K. Brown in Investigative Drama
The project, which comes from Adam McKay, follows the reporter’s years-long investigation that identified 80 victims of Epstein and led to his and Ghislaine Maxwell’s arrests
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Global Streaming Subscription Revenue Tops $150 Billion in 2025
The figure, driven by price increases, ad tiers and international expansion, is expected to surpass $200 billion globally by 2030, according to Ampere Analysis
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How the Iran War Could Squeeze Hollywood’s Middle East Cash Pipeline | Analysis
Experts warn a prolonged conflict could drive up costs and slow the flow of future investments
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Disney+ to Add Reality, Scripted Content From Spain’s RTVE
Programming such as “MasterChef” and “Rojo Sobre Blanco” will air on the streamer immediately after their linear broadcast
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Netflix Raises Prices Again for All Plans
The streamer’s Standard With Ads plan goes up $1 to $8.99 per month
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Epic Games Committed to Disney-Fortnite Partnership Despite Layoffs, Cost Cuts
“The vision is unchanged and we are excited by our progress,” president Adam Sussman tells TheWrap of its plans to build a games and entertainment universe
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Warner Bros. Discovery Sets Paramount Merger Shareholder Vote
Shareholders of record are set to vote on the $110 billion deal during a special meeting on April 23 at 10 a.m. ET
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Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Greenlights Economic Analysis of Paramount-WBD Merger
The study will be conducted by the Department of Economic Opportunity, who will report back in 60 days with an interim update and 120 days with final findings and recommendations
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‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Showrunners and Star Break Down That Julia Louis-Dreyfus Easter Egg
“Her showing up in our world would be the best,” showrunner Dario Scardapane tells TheWrap
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‘Daredevil: Born Again’: Charlie Cox Breaks Down Matt and Karen’s ‘Tragically Beautiful’ Timing in Season 2
“It’s immensely gratifying,” the actor tells TheWrap
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Ex-Warner Bros. Picture Group Chairman Toby Emmerich, Former Netflix Producer Amanda Krentzman Launch Fireside Access TV
Developed privately since 2024, the independent TV production company is backed by Len Blavatnik’s Access Entertainment
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Disney Ends $1 Billion OpenAI Partnership After Sora Shuts Down
The entertainment giant says it will continue to engage with AI platforms to “find new ways to meet fans where they are while responsibly embracing new technologies that respect IP and the rights of creators”
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Epic Games to Lay Off Over 1,000 Employees, Cut $500 Million in Costs as ‘Fortnite’ Faces Engagement Downturn
CEO Tim Sweeney says the move is due to a mix of industry-wide challenges, such as slower growth and weaker spending, as well as struggling to deliver “consistent Fortnite magic with every season”
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Gavin Newsom Slams FCC Approval of $6.2 Billion Nexstar-Tegna Merger: ‘An Outrage and Disgrace’
The California governor warns the “consolidation of right wing media parroting right wing talking points is happening in plain sight,” while praising his state for suing to block the deal
