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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WWE, Netflix Set ‘Monday Night Raw’ Premiere Date
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SpringHill Company, Fulwell73 Team to Create Unscripted, Sports Powerhouse
The deal, which is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2024, will see existing investors inject $40 million in fresh capital to fuel the combined entity’s growth
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ESPN Testing Generative AI Avatar FACTS to Break Down Complex Analytics for Fans
The technology, which is in the research and development phase, is being tested with SEC Nation
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Hallmark Media Taps Google’s Jesse Wallace as Head of Distribution
The former Google and NFL executive will be based in New York City and report directly to COO John Matts
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Nielsen CEO Says Paramount Is Demanding ‘Nearly 50%’ Price Reduction in Contract Dispute
“We cannot reset the value of our services to a fraction of their worth due to the circumstances and demands of one client,” Karthik Rao told clients in a memo
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Disney CEO Bob Iger to Sell Off Up to $41 Million in Shares
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Bob Iger Has Hot Mic Moment on Disney Earnings Call After Accidentally Revealing Ad-Tier Streaming Numbers
“I don’t know if I was supposed to disclose those AVOD numbers,” the executive said
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Disney, Reliance Industries Close $8.5 Billion Merger of Star India and Viacom18
The joint venture has combined revenue of $3.1 billion and over 100 TV channels, 50 million subscribers and 30,000 hours of TV entertainment content annually
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Disney Swings to Streaming Profit of $321 Million in Q4, $134 Million for 2024
The company touted one of its best quarters for its film studio, but results were weighed down by its entertainment linear networks and lower profits in sports and Experiences
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CAA Taps John Storey as Chief Financial Officer
The Asurion executive replaces Carol Sawdye, who has served as the agency’s CFO since 2021
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DirecTV Threatens to Walk Away From Dish Acquisition Over Debt Exchange Dispute
The deal between the rival satellite TV giants for $1 plus $9.75 billion in debt is contingent upon Dish’s bondholders agreeing to a debt exchange
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Inside Skydance Media’s Financials: David Ellison’s Studio Has Mostly Lost Money Since 2021
The private company, valued at $4.75 billion in its $8 billion Paramount merger deal, relies on licensing deals with Netflix and Apple, an SEC filing reveals
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Paramount Shareholder Mario Gabelli Asks FCC to Pause Skydance Deal to Internally Review Potential ‘Violations’
The letter comes after the GAMCO Investors Inc. chairman filed a books and records request seeking more specifics about the $8 billion merger deal
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The CW Lays Off Over 2 Dozen Employees Across Scripted, Publicity Divisions
The network’s cuts come amid a shift towards sports and unscripted content
