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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Pay TV Early-Termination, Other ‘Junk Fees’ Would Be Banned in New FCC Rules Proposal
The change would also require rebates for customers who cut the cord before their service expired
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Hollywood Strikes Prompt 22% Decline in Combined Ad Spend for Films, TV Shows and Streaming Services
TV and streaming suffered steeper drops than films, and more brands are shifting to YouTube and social media, says ad intelligence firm MediaRadar
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Fox Sets Return Dates for ‘The Cleaning Lady,’ ‘Alert: Missing Persons Unit’ and More
The network also unveiled the premiere dates for new series “The Floor” and “We Are Family”
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‘Black Mirror’ Renewed for Season 7 at Netflix
The sci-fi series is created, written and executive produced by Charlie Brooker
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Global Pay TV Reach to Record First Annual Decline in 2024, Research Firm Predicts
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ABC, Dick Clark Productions Extend Deal for ‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’ Through 2029
The 2024 celebration, hosted by Ryan Seacrest, will air live on Dec. 31 at 8 p.m. ET
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PBS Distribution Launches Food-Focused FAST Channel | Exclusive
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Disney CEO Bob Iger to Address Staff in Nov. 28 Company-Wide Town Hall
Iger will discuss the company’s “many recent achievements and future building opportunities”
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ABC Sets Post-Strike Return Dates for ‘Abbott Elementary,’ ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ and More
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