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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Bill Hader Jonestown Series in the Works at HBO
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Max Cracks Down on Password Sharing With $7.99 Per Month ‘Extra Member’ Add-On
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SpinCo CEO Appoints Matt Hong, Jeff Behnke and Roy Cho in Key Roles for Comcast Spinoff
The executives will oversee the company’s sports and distribution businesses
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’60 Minutes’ EP Bill Owens Quits, Says He Lost Ability to Make Independent Decisions
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Paul Feig Sets First-Look TV Deal With Warner Bros. Television Group
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Lionsgate Taps Brad Haugen to Lead Digital Strategy
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