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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YouTube Leads TV Viewing for 4th Consecutive Month With 12.5% Share in May
But Warner Bros. Discovery and Fox had the month’s largest gains thanks to the NBA Playoffs, NASCAR and Tubi’s growth, according to Nielsen
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CBS Blasts Trump’s $20 Billion Lawsuit as ‘Meritless’ Attempt to ‘Evade Bedrock First Amendment Principles’
In a new court filing, the network argues that its “60 Minutes” Kamala Harris interview is “fully protected editorial speech”
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FTC Clears Omnicom-IPG Merger, but Restricts Ad Boycotts Based on ‘Political or Ideological Viewpoints’
The $13.5 billion deal is expected to close in the second half of 2025
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Netflix Awarded $20 Million Subsidy for Untitled Film as California Sets Tax Credits for 48 New Projects
The award is the largest out of the projects that were included in the latest round of funding from California’s film and TV tax credit program
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Texas Boosts Film Incentive Program to $150 Million a Year
The move comes as the Lone Star State looks to lure film and TV productions away from local rivals such as New Mexico and Georgia
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‘The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon’ Season 3 Sets September Premiere
The Norman Reedus-led spinoff returns to AMC and AMC+ this fall
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Matthew McConaughey, Woody Harrelson Apple Comedy Series Halts Filming After Showrunner Exit
“Lessons in Chemistry” creator Lee Eisenberg is in talks to replace David West Read, who exited over creative differences
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FCC Asks for Public Input on Changing Broadcast TV Station Ownership Rules
Entities are currently limited to owning or controlling stations that, in the aggregate, reach no more than 39% of the television audience
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Writer Says CAA Blacklists Its Own Clients as Lawsuit Moves to Trial: ‘This Is a Whistleblower Moment’
Former “The Newsroom” staff writer John Musero’s case against the talent agency will be heard by a jury starting Oct. 27
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Meeri Cunniff to Lead Programming for FX, Freeform Networks and Disney Entertainment FAST Channels
Disney appointed the exec to develop platform strategies that maximize viewership and engagement
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Trump Expresses Support for David Ellison Paramount Takeover: ‘He’ll Do a Great Job With It’
The president and the media giant are currently locked in a $20 billion legal battle over a “60 Minutes” interview with Kamala Harris
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New Regency Partners With Shamrock Capital for Film and TV Library
The production company also entered into a credit facility with JPMorgan Chase for borrowing in connection with new film, TV and media projects
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CJ ENM America Adds Courteney Tarantin as Scripted TV Vice President
The former Rideback executive will serve as a creative lead for scripted projects and a strategic link between the company’s U.S. studios and international production partners
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Versant Taps NBCUniversal’s Jessica Kurdali as Talent Strategy SVP
The longtime NBC News and MSNBC executive will lead talent management, recruitment and development across news, sports and entertainment
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Netflix, France’s TF1 Strike Landmark Distribution Deal
Starting in 2026, the streamer’s French subscribers will have direct access to the broadcaster’s lineup of channels and on-demand content
