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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Paramount-Warner Bros. Closes in 2 Weeks: What Does That Mean for Creatives? | Analysis
While David Ellison says the combination will create jobs, Hollywood is bracing for layoffs
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Breaking Down the Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Settlement | Analysis
Everything you need to know about what 12 state attorneys general led by California’s Rob Bonta got out of David Ellison
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Paramount, Warner Bros. Discovery Shares Surge 10% After State AG Lawsuit Settlement
The agreement attempts to address concerns that the $110 billion merger would create a dominant force in the theatrical film and cable channel markets
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It’s a Deal: Paramount and States Settle Warner Bros. Merger Lawsuit
The agreement brings an end to months of legal back and forth between both sides
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Paramount, California AG Rob Bonta in Advanced Talks to Settle Warner Bros. Merger Lawsuit
The two sides have reportedly discussed operating the two companies’ movie studios separately for a period of time as a potential compromise
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Javier Bardem-Led Drama ‘The Spread’ Lands Series Order at HBO After Bidding War
The shows takes place in Miami as it transforms into a paradise of power dubbed Wall Street South
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Disney Taps AI Vet Karandeep Anand as Chief Technology Officer
The newly created role will see Anand bringing in much of his Character.AI team to run the company’s expanding tech and AI group
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom Signs Executive Order to Rein in AI: ‘Not Waiting to Act’
Under the order, a group of experts will be tasked with creating a guide in the next two months for the state to strengthen its AI safety and security laws
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Fox CEO Lachlan Murdoch’s 2026 Pay Dips to $31 Million
The disclosure comes as the media giant’s pending $22 billion Roku acquisition is slated to close in the first half of 2027
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FCC Approves Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Foreign Investment
Foreign investors will own 49.5% of the non-voting equity in Paramount, with 38.5% of that total controlled by three Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds
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Disney’s Leadership Reshuffle Points to New Tech-Centric Direction | Analysis
The addition of an AI executive as CTO and appointment of an ex-Googler speaks to where CEO Josh D’Amaro wants to go
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Idris Elba’s Hope Foundation, WME NXT Team Up to Expand Creative Futures Initiative | Exclusive
The partnership connects young people with career opportunities through a digital masterclass and in-person conversations with industry leaders
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Paramount’s Threat to Leave California Is a Page Out of Larry Ellison’s Playbook — and It Usually Works
Pressure mounts on California Attorney General Rob Bonta as Paramount indicates it’s ready to pack up
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Paramount Preps California Exit Amid State AGs’ Warner Bros. Merger Battle
The David Ellison-led media giant has informed AG Rob Bonta and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’ offices of the plans
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BBC Studios LA Unscripted Chief Ryan O’Dowd Adds Scripted Division Oversight
His promotion comes as Mark Linsey and Angie Stephenson exit the company
