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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Shari Redstone Says CBS ‘Made a Mistake’ in Rebuking Ta-Nehisi Coates Interview: ‘Tony Did a Great Job’
The Paramount Global non-executive chair’s remarks come in response to the network’s internal review that found Tony Dokoupil violated editorial standards
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CNN Executive Vice President Ken Jautz to Exit After 36 Years
The longtime network executive will depart at the end of the year
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‘Only Murders’ EP Says Melissa McCarthy and Meryl Streep Took Over Episode 7 Fight Choreography: ‘Didn’t Go Far Enough’
John Hoffman also tells TheWrap about finding the right role for the “Bridesmaids” star, and being inspired by her personal doll collection
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Seth Meyers Hates the Way His Kids Visit Him in the Middle of the Night, Talk About Lava All the Time in HBO Stand-Up Special Trailer
“Dad Man Walking” premieres Oct. 26 on HBO and Max
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OpenAI, Hearst Strike Content Licensing Partnership
ChatGPT’s 200 million weekly users will have access to lifestyle content from over 20 magazine brands and more than 40 newspapers
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‘Goosebumps: The Vanishing’ Sets January Premiere Date at Disney+, Hulu
The second season of the anthology series stars David Schwimmer, Jayden Bartels and Sam McCarthy
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Amazon Seeks to Dismiss Ad Tier Lawsuit, Says Prime Viewers ‘Got Exactly What They Bargained For’
The tech giant argues that it’s never promised that Prime Video would be “always, or entirely, ad-free”
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‘Lanterns’ Taps James Hawes to Direct First 2 Episodes
The DC Studios and HBO drama series will follow Hal Jordan and new recruit John Stewart as they investigate a murder in the American heartland
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Warner Bros. Discovery Ad Sales Chief Jon Steinlauf to Exit
The executive will remain in the role while a search for a successor is underway
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‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Renewed for 20 Additional Episodes at Hulu
The initial eight-episode drop launched as the streamer’s most-watched unscripted premiere of the year
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Former Netflix Exec Bea Miller Joins Moonbug Entertainment as North America Originals and Distribution Head
Her hiring comes as the studio looks to expand in the market through shows such as “CoComelon,” “Blippi” and “Little Angel”
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Disney EMEA Original Content Chief Liam Keelan to Exit
The executive, who built the Europe, Middle East and Africa programming team during his nearly five year-tenure, will leave in early 2025
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Warner Bros. Discovery Strikes Multi-Year Renewal With All Elite Wrestling
U.S. Networks chairman Kathleen Finch tells TheWrap that AEW will help bolster its sports portfolio heading into carriage negotiations
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Hasbro Entertainment Taps Zach Edwin to Lead Unscripted TV Division
The development executive will oversee a slate of programming, as well as partnerships with talent, studios and distribution partners
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‘Ink Master’: OGs, Young Guns Go Tat for Tat in Season 16 Trailer | Exclusive Video
The reality competition series returns Oct. 23 on Paramount+ with its first three episodes
