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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Faith-Based Studio Wonder Project to Launch Prime Video Streaming Service
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CBS Blasts Trump’s $20 Billion Lawsuit as ‘Meritless’ Attempt to ‘Evade Bedrock First Amendment Principles’
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