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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Will the Kimmel Feud Come Back to Haunt Nexstar’s $6.2 Billion Bid for TV Reach?
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NBCUniversal Vet Allison Rawlings to Lead FX Publicity and Communications
The executive’s oversight will include all original series streaming exclusively on Hulu and airing on FX and FXX channels
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NBCUniversal Sets 2026 Upfront at Radio City Music Hall
The May 11 presentation, which will include Versant, comes as NBC celebrates its 100th anniversary
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‘Dexter: Resurrection’ Renewed for Season 2 at Paramount+
The renewal comes after the franchise’s “Original Sin” spinoff was unrenewed in August
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Paramount+ Greenlights Jeremy Strong-Led Limited Series ‘9/12’
The six-episode drama will begin production in summer 2026 with a launch on the streamer in 2027
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Ari Emanuel Launches New Holding Company for Frieze, Madrid Open Tennis Tournament
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Rebecca Blumenstein Takes on Expanded Role in NBC News Executive Shake-Up
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California Bans Loud Streaming Commercials
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Trump Urges Google to Restore TelevisaUnivision Programming on YouTube TV: ‘Very Bad for Republicans’
The programming blackout comes after both sides failed to reach an agreement on a new carriage deal before a Sept. 30 expiration
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Paramount+ Gives Nicole Kidman, Elle Fanning-Led ‘Discretion’ Straight-to-Series Order
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Paramount Staffers Slam Leadership for ‘Blatant Hypocrisy’ in Condemning Israeli Film Boycott: ‘Aligning Yourselves’ With ‘Genocide in Gaza’
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NBCUniversal’s NBA Ad Inventory Nearly Sells Out Ahead of Season
The media giant says it has nearly 170 partners investing in the sports property across linear and digital
