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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Warner Bros. Discovery Split Unlocks M&A, but Buyers Won’t Emerge Quickly | Analysis
Experts warn the current regulatory climate under the Trump administration has narrowed the pool of potential suitors
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Max Adds AI Component to Autoplay Video Previews on Homepage
But users will still be able to turn off the feature
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Warner Bros. Discovery Restructures Games Division to Focus on ‘Harry Potter,’ ‘Game of Thrones,’ DC and ‘Mortal Kombat’ IP
The move comes as the David Zaslav-led media giant prepares for a split of its linear networks and studios and streaming businesses in mid-2026
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SAG-AFTRA Foundation Promotes Charlotte Wells to CEO
She will succeed executive director Cyd Wilson, who is retiring and stepping into an advisory and special projects role
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Disney, Amazon Expand Advertising Partnership
The pact announced at Cannes Lions will give buyers direct access to data from both companies for more precise targeting
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Social Media Surpasses TV, Online Articles as Americans’ Top News Source for the First Time, Reuters Study Says
The shift is being driven by younger groups, with 54% of those surveyed aged 18 to 24 saying it’s their main news source
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Netflix House Sets Opening for Immersive Experiences in Dallas, King of Prussia
The streamer will also open a third location on the Las Vegas Strip in 2027
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Led by YouTube, Streaming Eclipses Cable and Broadcast for First Time With 44.8% of TV Viewing
Nielsen’s Gauge report for May finds the category’s share has grown 71% in the past four years
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Warner Bros. Discovery to ‘Significantly Reduce’ David Zaslav’s Annual Pay After Split
The move comes after shareholders rejected the chief executive’s $51.9 million pay package for 2024
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Lionsgate to Launch Premium Collection Channel on DirecTV
The offering, which will be available in the coming weeks, is set to feature titles such as “Weeds,” “Nurse Jackie,” “Now You See Me” and “The Expendables”
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Terry Moran Defends His Stephen Miller ‘World-Class Hater’ Post as ‘Accurate and True’
The former ABC News reporter says the network’s decision to cut ties with him was because he “became bad business”
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Magna Revises Down Global Ad Revenue Growth for Media to 4.9% Due to ‘Decline in Business Confidence’
The downward revision from its previous forecast of 6.1% growth in December came at the Cannes Lions advertising festival
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Trump Lawyers Ask to Extend Deadlines in $20 Billion CBS Lawsuit, Citing ‘Active Settlement Discussions’
The president’s team asked the Texas federal court to delay the deadlines for the media giant’s motion to compel and his response to that motion to June 30 and July 7, respectively
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NFL Chief Media Officer Brian Rolapp Exiting After 22 Seasons
The executive is expected to become CEO of PGA Tour Enterprises
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NBA Launches New Joint Media Venture With Take-Two Interactive
In addition to establishing NBA Take-Two Media, the league and video game publisher extend their multi-year licensing partnership
