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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Investment Bankers Eye New Line Cinema, WBD Cable Networks as Paramount Legal Battle Drags On | Report
As his lawsuit looks to settlement talks, AG Rob Bonta says he would be open to a carve out of the combined company’s 50 basic cable channels
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NBA Playoffs, World Cup Stabilize Ad-Supported Broadcast TV Viewership in Q2
The category finished the second quarter with a 26.6% share, down slightly from the first quarter but up 0.6% year over year
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Rob Bonta Says Warner Bros. Merger Settlement Talks Could Happen This Week if Paramount Shuts Down Leaks | Exclusive
The California AG tells TheWrap he’s open to a carve out of a “significant portion” of the combined company’s 50 basic cable channels
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ESPN to Raise Streaming Prices in September
The increase will also impact select bundles with Disney+ and Hulu
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‘Teletubbies,’ ‘Yo Gabba Gabba’ IP Owner WildBrain to Acquire Personality AI for $11 Million in Cash
The deal will see the companies team up on generative AI-powered interactive experiences for kids
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Paramount and Rob Bonta to Meet Monday Over Merger Lawsuit Settlement
The talks come amid massive pressure to settle the suit
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Ex-Paramount Domestic Distribution Chief Seeks Over $4 Million in Breach of Contract Lawsuit
Chris Aronson also accuses the media giant of age discrimination following his termination last year
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Karen Bass Urges Paramount, State AGs to ‘Find Common Ground’ and Settle WB Merger Lawsuit
“The continued uncertainty is not good for workers, not good for productions and not good for the future of this industry,” the L.A. mayor says during a Thursday press conference
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Disney TV Acquisitions Exec Chuck Saftler to Exit After 32 Years
Sean Cocchia will take over Saftler’s duties following a transition period
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Inside the Crowdfunding Campaign to Keep Letterboxd Independent
A public benefit corporation has raised over $100,000 to get started on a formal bid. But can the long shot effort actually succeed?
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Charter Closes $34.5 Billion Cox Merger
The deal will create the nation’s largest Internet and video provider by subscriber base
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Paramount-WB Deal Could Cost LA 4,500 Film and TV Jobs and $2.8 Billion, Study Finds | Exclusive
Over 5,800 indirect or induced jobs from related small businesses could also be at risk over the next three years
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MS NOW Reveals Price, Launch Date of New Membership Platform
The offering will be available for $7.99 per month
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Disney Takes on Trump: Can ABC Win Its First Amendment Suit Against the FCC? | Analysis
Experts say the network has a strong case, but appeals could delay a resolution
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FCC Slams ABC for ‘Ongoing Disinformation Campaign’ in Wake of First Amendment Lawsuit
The regulator maintains it is operating in the public interest, even if Disney is “obviously very concerned” about the proceeding
