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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Paramount CEO Bob Bakish Steps Down
The exec’s departure coincides with the company’s first-quarter earnings results for 2024
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Jason Kelce Joins ESPN’s ‘Monday Night Countdown’ NFL Pre-Game Show
After 13 seasons playing for the Philadelphia Eagles, the “New Heights” podcast host heads to TV
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Skydance Revises Paramount Offer With $3 Billion Cash Infusion to Allay Shareholder Worries
The new terms would sweeten the deal for some non-voting Class B shares, an insider tells TheWrap
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Peacock Hikes Prices Ahead of Olympics
The increases for the Premium and Premium Plus tiers to $7.99 and $13.99 per month will take effect starting July 18 for new customers
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‘The Daily Show’ Sets Special Election Coverage From Republican, Democratic National Conventions
“Indecision 2024” promises on-the-ground coverage of the RNC and DNC this summer on Comedy Central
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Skydance Merger Talks and CEO Exit Loom Over Paramount Q1 Earnings
Paramount reports its quarterly results Monday afternoon as the May 3 deadline for exclusive merger discussions between the two companies quickly approaches
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‘The Sympathizer’: Robert Downey Jr.’s 4 Roles Represent ‘American Patriarchy in All Its Glorious Ugliness,’ EP Says
Team Downey also breaks down how that Episode 3 ending came to life in post-production
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Paramount Global CEO Bob Bakish to Exit on Monday, Insiders Say | Exclusive
The media conglomerate’s board is meeting this weekend to discuss the matter
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Ariel Investments Demands Paramount Explain ‘Disturbing’ Board Departures Amid Skydance Exclusive Talks
“Transparent corporate filings and statements would end the obfuscation that is whipsawing the stock,” the firm writes in a letter to clients
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Roku CEO Anthony Wood Sees Pay Dip to $20.2 Million in 2023
Roku Media president Charlie Collier saw his pay drop to $6.8 million, compared to $53.3 million in 2022
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Jon Bon Jovi Weighs Touring Future After Vocal Cord Surgery: ‘I Won’t Present Anything Less Than 102%’
“I’ve had a great life and I’ll still make records and still write songs. I intend to be the best version of me in 2024,” the rock and roll icon tells TheWrap
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Kristin Dolan Received $14.6 Million Pay Package in First Year as AMC Networks CEO
The wife of AMC Networks’ owner James Dolan took over the role in February 2023 following the exit of its former chief executive
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Comcast Chairman Brian Roberts’ Pay Rises 10.6% to $35.4 Million for 2023
The media conglomerate’s president Mike Cavanagh saw his total compensation fall 26.9% to $29.58 million for the year
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Sony-Apollo Bid for Paramount Could ‘Bring Much More to the Table’ Than Skydance, Matrix Asset Advisors Says
The firm argues there’s “near-universal agreement” among Paramount shareholders that David Ellison’s bid is not in their interests
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Ari Emanuel’s Endeavor Pay Quadrupled to Nearly $84 Million in 2023
The executive was paid $65 million for his role as CEO of TKO Group, which accounted for nearly two thirds of his total compensation
