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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‘The Walking Dead: Dead City’ Renewed for Season 3 at AMC Networks
Seth Hoffman returns to the franchise as showrunner on the latest installment, which will begin production in Boston this fall, replacing Eli Jorné
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Democrats to Introduce ‘Anti-Corruption’ Legislation for Presidential Library Donations in Wake of Paramount Settlement
The move, led by Elizabeth Warren, comes after Disney and Paramount agreed to make donations to a future presidential library
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2025 Emmy Nominations By Network: HBO Max Leads the Pack With Record 142 Nods
Disney takes second with a total of 137 nominations across its brands, while Netflix nabs third place with 120
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News Corp Authorizes New $1 Billion Stock Buyback Program
The new share repurchases follow its existing $1 billion program launched in September 2021, of which $303 million remains outstanding
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A Crackdown on the $10 Billion Drug Ad Market Could Hammer Linear TV
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Streaming Extends Gains Over Broadcast and Cable With 46% of TV Viewing in June
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CAA, Comcast Ventures Join $84 Million Funding Round for AI Firm Moonvalley
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Skydance in Early Talks to Acquire Bari Weiss’ The Free Press | Report
The digital media company led by the ex-NYT reporter has more than 136,000 subscribers paying $8 per month
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Paramount-Skydance Deal: Democratic Senators Urge FCC’s Olivia Trusty to Support Full Commission Vote
The pending $8 billion merger remains under review at the agency due to a required transfer of broadcast licenses
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Versant Taps Christian McLaughlin as Live Entertainment Senior Vice President | Exclusive
The Rabbit Hole Media co-founder will work closely with EPs, showrunners, producers, writers and creative partners to build the entertainment portfolio’s live events business
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Done + Dusted North America CEO on the Challenges and Opportunities in Live Event Storytelling
Office With a View: Melanie Fletcher talks to TheWrap about working with creators and AI’s potential to bring down production costs
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Disney+, ITVX to Share Content Under New Partnership
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‘Duster’ Canceled at HBO Max After One Season
The 1970s crime series from creators J.J. Abrams and LaToya Morgan aired its finale earlier this month
