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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Pete Distad to Lead Fox’s New Streaming Service as CEO
The former Apple TV+ and Hulu executive transitions from Venu Sports, which was scrapped in January
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Endeavor Posts Widened Net Loss of $237.2 Million in Q4
The company’s representation and owned sports properties businesses were bright spots in the quarter, helping to boost total revenue to $1.57 billion
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Warner Bros. Discovery Swings to Streaming Profit of $409 Million in Q4
The media giant, which boasts a total of 116.9 million streaming subscribers, says it has a clear path to reach at least 150 million globally by the end of 2026
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Paramount Misses Q4 Expectations, But Narrows Streaming Losses 42% to $286 Million
The media giant is on track to reach domestic streaming profitability in 2025 as it awaits FCC approval for its $8 billion Skydance merger
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‘1923’ Season 2 Becomes Paramount+’s Biggest Original Premiere Episode Ever With 5.4 Million Viewers
The milestone more than doubles viewership for the “Yellowstone” prequel’s Season 1 premiere
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Max Abandons Plan to Charge for Bleacher Report Sports Add-On
The streamer will also remove the offering and CNN Max from its Basic With Ads tier starting March 30
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Fox’s New Streaming Service Is Not Trying to ‘Chase SVOD Dream’ of Netflix and Disney, CFO Says
Steve Tomsic says the offering is aimed at the 50 million households currently outside of the bundle
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NBCU Sets 10-Year Extension for Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Rights
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Disney Extends Lead Over YouTube in January With 12% Share of TV Viewing
The boost was driven by the College Football Playoffs, which drove an 84% monthly increase in ESPN viewership, according to Nielsen
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Diego Luna Riles Up the Resistance in ‘Andor’ Season 2 Trailer | Video
“What a swell party this is,” Ben Mendelsohn’s Orson Krennic says in the clip of the Disney+ hit series
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American Music Awards to Return for the First Time Since 2022
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MSG Networks, Optimum Reach New Carriage Deal
The deal ends a programming blackout impacting New York Knicks, Rangers, Islanders and New Jersey Devils fans in the tri-state area
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Seni Tienabeso Promoted to ABC News Live Vice President
The journalist will also lead ABC News’ business, medical and climate units
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Lizzy Caplan Says Joining Robert De Niro in Netflix’s ‘Zero Day’ Was ‘As Close to a No Brainer as You Can Get’
The actress tells TheWrap her character has “minor shades” of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and some former presidents’ daughters
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‘Zero Day’ Ending Explained: Who Is Responsible for the Massive Cyberattack?
Co-creators Eric Newman and Noah Oppenheim also address unanswered questions and the possibility of Season 2
