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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Steve Carell to Star in HBO Comedy From Bill Lawrence
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‘The Sympathizer’ Stars Sandra Oh and Hoa Xuande Unpack That Big Episode 6 Death
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The executive will depart at the end of May after two decades at the media conglomerate
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Tubi CMO Says ‘Viewer First’ Content Strategy Fuels Streamer’s Massive Growth
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Netflix Ad Tier Reaches 40 Million Monthly Active Users Globally
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The new show will premiere on Disney Channel and Disney+ later this year
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‘Only Murders in the Building’ Season 4 Sets August Release Date | Video
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Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band Doc Sets October Release at Disney+, Hulu
“Road Diary” gives fans behind-the-scenes access to the group’s latest world tour
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Amazon Makes Waves in Inaugural Upfronts With Reese Witherspoon, Jake Gyllenhaal and Will Ferrell
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