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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“Competition creates quality,” John Landgraf told reporters during the Winter Television Critics Association press tour on Friday
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Here’s Every Hulu Movie and Show Coming in 2024
From the Lily Gladstone-led “Under the Bridge” to limited series “We Were the Lucky Ones” and reality spin-off “Vanderpump Villa”
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Disney Cuts Streaming Losses While Q1 Revenue Stays Flat at $23.5 Billion
CEO Bob Iger declares company has “turned the corner” as he staves off Nelson Peltz’s activist investor push
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‘The Traitors’ Renewed for Season 3 at Peacock
The reality series, hosted by Alan Cumming, is the platform’s most watched unscripted original of all time
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Fox CEO Opens Up About Sports Streaming Joint Venture, Says Traditional Pay TV ‘Will Remain Our Dominant Customer Base’
Lachlan Murdoch touts the “new market” target for the platform while assuaging concerns that Fox’s affiliate partners could be negatively impacted
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Fox Corporation Ad Revenue Tumbles 20% Due to Lower Ratings, Dip in Political Advertising
The media giant beat Q2 estimates with total revenue of $4.23 billion, down 8.2% year-over-year
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Fox, Warner Bros. Discovery, Disney Teaming Up on Sports Streaming Joint Venture
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Gina Carano Sues Disney, Lucasfilm for Wrongful Termination From ‘The Mandalorian’
Elon Musk will fund the actress’ legal efforts as part of his initiative to cover costs for X users who faced discrimination for activity on his site
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Disney Activist Investor Blackwells Capital Proposes Company Split
The firm is looking to secure three seats on the entertainment giant’s board at its annual meeting on April 3
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Sara Haines Wowed by ‘Beautiful’ Response in ‘What Would You Do?’ Season 16 Trailer | Exclusive Video
ABC’s hidden-camera series will tackle scenarios including a pregnant woman struggling to pay her tab and a senior citizen stealing merchandise from a store
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Wall Street Is Focused on Disney Streaming Profits, Cost Cutting Ahead of Q1 Earnings
Earnings preview: The latest quarterly results come as Disney prepares for a showdown with activist investor Nelson Peltz
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YouTube TV Hits 8 Million Subscribers, CEO Touts Increased Focus on Living Room Viewers
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‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ Season 12 Premiere Scores 1 Million Viewers, Up 26% From Previous Debut | Exclusive
The HBO comedy series took Larry David to Atlanta for its final season opener
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Don Cheadle Joins Peacock’s ‘Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist’
The Marvel star will portray J.D. Hudson, one of Atlanta’s first Black detectives assigned to Muhammad Ali’s security detail
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David Oyelowo’s Mansa to Launch FAST Channel Celebrating Black Culture on Roku | Exclusive
Mansa Mix offers a curated selection of films and television series that amplify the culture’s richness from around the globe
