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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YouTube TV Is Thriving in the Cable Replacement Space as a ‘One-Stop Shop’ for Consumers
By embracing live sports and blending its creator content and TV offerings, the platform is revolutionizing the beleaguered pay TV space
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‘Power Book IV: Force’ Showrunner Extends TV Partnership With Lionsgate
Gary Lennon will continue to work with the studio and Starz to expand the “Power” universe
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Lori Loughlin Pokes Fun at College Admissions Scandal in ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ Appearance
Larry David goes to bat to have the “Full House” actress join his country club on the HBO comedy series, a move he later regrets
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Lionsgate Stock Jumps 11% on Analyst Upgrade Ahead of Studio Spin-Off
Separately, CEO Jon Feltheimer acquired 100,000 shares of the company’s stock on Thursday
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‘Our Flag Means Death’ Is Dead: Max Series Unable to Find New Home After Cancellation
The romantic comedy, which starred Rhys Darby and Taika Waititi, was axed in January after two seasons
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2024 State of the Union Draws 32.2 Million Viewers, Up 18% From Last Year
President Biden’s address zeroed in on the economy, the war in Ukraine and the border
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Prentice Penny’s ‘Black Twitter: A People’s History’ Sets Release Date, Series Contributors
The three-part docuseries, which scored a straight to series order from Disney’s Onyx Collective last year, premieres May 9 on Hulu
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Major Pay TV Operators Shed 5 Million Subscribers in 2023
The figure brings the industry’s total net losses in the past five years to over 20 million, according to Leichtman Research Group
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ValueAct Capital Praises Disney’s Efforts to Lean Into Theme Parks, Move Beyond the Streaming Wars
The activist investor, who has an information sharing agreement with the entertainment giant, published a white paper on Thursday
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Oprah Winfrey to Host ABC Special Exploring Impact of Prescription Weight Loss Drugs
“An Oprah Special: Shame, Blame and the Weight Loss Revolution” premieres later this month
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‘Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story’ Trailer Chronicles Rock Band’s 40-Year Journey | Video
The Hulu docuseries relives the group’s triumphs, setbacks, greatest hits and most public moments of friction
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Disney Sells Out Ad Inventory for 2024 Oscars Telecast on ABC
The rate for a 30-second spot during the telecast ranges between $1.7 million and $2.2 million
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How the Major Streamers Stack Up in Subscribers and Revenue | Charts
Netflix remains king in subscribers and average revenue per user, but Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery are making progress toward profitability
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‘Family Guy’ Bosses Praise Seth MacFarlane’s ‘Fearlessness’ Over 25-Year Run
Richard Appel and Alec Sulkin reflect on the Fox comedy’s milestone anniversary, and how the writers’ room stays fresh in Season 22
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Charter CEO Isn’t Convinced Fox-Disney-Warner Bros. Discovery Bundle ‘Scratches the Itch’ for Sports Fans
Chris Winfrey noted that the joint venture is an admission that “genre-based packaging is the way to go”
