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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Edgar Bronfman Jr., Bain Capital Eyeing $2 Billion Bid for Shari Redstone’s National Amusements | Report
The former Warner Music Group CEO is looking to offer up to $2.5 billion for the holding company, The Wall Street Journal reports
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Shari Redstone Receives Fewest Votes in Paramount Board Election
The media conglomerate’s controlling shareholder also received the most ‘against’ votes as she weighs Skydance Media takeover
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Warner Bros. Discovery’s ‘Big Loss’ of the NBA Would Weaken its Venu Sports Contribution
The bundle’s value could be diminished, but the joint venture could lure more partners to make up for programming gaps, analysts say
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Warner Bros. Discovery Acquires US Rights to French Open
The tennis tournament will air on WBD’s cable networks, Max and the Bleacher Report digital sports hub beginning in 2025
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Congress Details Collusion and Consumer Privacy Concerns Over Venu Sports Streaming Venture in New Letter
Reps. Jerry Nadler and Joaquin Castro also asked for the methods Fox, Warner Bros. Discovery and Disney may use to determine pricing for the service
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‘The Upshaws’ to End With 12-Episode Part 7 at Netflix
The comedy series stars Mike Epps and Wanda Sykes
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Jensen Ackles to Star in Prime Video Thriller ‘Countdown’ From Derek Haas
The “Supernatural” star portrays LAPD officer Mark Meachum, who joins a secret undercover task force to investigate a murder
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Tony Awards 2024 Performances Include ‘Cabaret,’ ‘Merrily We Roll Along,’ ‘The Outsiders,’ ‘Suffs’
“Hell’s Kitchen,” “Illinoise,” “The Who’s Tommy” and “Water for Elephants” also join the lineup for the June 16 ceremony airing on CBS and Paramount+
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Prime Video Sets NHL Docuseries for Fall 2024
The project will go behind the scenes with the league’s biggest teams, featuring interviews with key players, their inner circles and their rivals
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Mike Judge’s ‘Beavis and Butt-Head’ Renewed for Season 3 | Exclusive
Season 2 of the adult animated series will make its broadcast premiere on Comedy Central in July at 10 p.m. ET/PT
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Disney’s EMEA Business Posts $731 Million Profit for 2023, Driven by Disney+ and Strong Film Performance
Turnover, which includes licensing, advertising and subscription revenue, was $4.86 billion for the period covering Oct. 2, 2022, to Sept. 30, 2023
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NBA Close to $76 Billion TV Rights Deal With NBC, Amazon and Disney | Report
The league’s deals could translate to a 2.5 times increase in annual fees to an average of nearly $7 billion
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Sells Majority Stake in Revolt Amid Sex Trafficking and Assault Allegations
The move comes after the rapper and media mogul stepped down as chairman in November
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FX’s ‘Clipped’ Cast vs. Their Real-Life Counterparts | Photos
The project, which is based on ESPN 30 for 30’s “The Sterling Affairs, ” will premiere its first two episodes on June 4
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Paramount Postpones Employee Town Hall as Skydance Merger Talks Continue
The company’s Office of the CEO pushed the meeting to June 25
