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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‘Power Book III: Raising Kanan’ Renewed for Season 4
The Starz family crime drama will begin production on the upcoming season this week in New York
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15 Most Anticipated Shows of Winter 2023-2024
From “The Brothers Sun” and “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” to “True Detective: Night Country” and “Masters of the Air”
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Mina Lefevre Joins Gen Z-Focused Media Venture Trending as TV Chief Content Officer
The former Meta and MTV Studios executive will oversee scripted and unscripted projects at Alex Cooper and Matt Kaplan’s company
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Diablo Cody, Ryan O’Connell to Write DeuxMoi Celeb Gossip Series ‘Anon Pls’ for Max
The one-hour drama based on the novel from the notorious Instagram account comes from Berlanti Productions and Warner Bros. Television
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DirecTV, Tegna Gearing Up for Possible Programming Blackout on November 30
Customers could lose access to 64 local news affiliates across 51 markets if the two parties fail to reach a new carriage agreement
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Cable, Satellite Providers Risk ‘Fading Into the Background Faster’ Than Expected | Charts
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‘Squid Game: The Challenge’ Contestants Threaten to Sue for Injuries Sustained During Filming
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‘One Piece’ Luffy Balloon’s Straw Hat Deflates During Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade | Video
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Matthew Modine to Vote Against SAG-AFTRA Deal With Studios, Calls AI Consent Terms ‘Surrender’
The National Board member says he “cannot endorse a contract that compromises the independence and financial futures of performers”
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Disney Licenses ‘Under the Banner of Heaven,’ ‘Extraordinary’ to UK Streamer ITVX
Both streaming series launch on the service in the second half of 2024
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Kelsey Grammer Says ‘Frasier’ Reboot Had to Go Back to Boston: He ‘Left With His Tail Between His Legs’
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Kelsey Grammer Is ‘Confident’ He’ll Be Back as Beast After That ‘Marvels’ Cameo
The “Frasier” star last appeared as the iconic superhero in 2014’s “X-Men: Days of Future Past”
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Pay TV Early-Termination, Other ‘Junk Fees’ Would Be Banned in New FCC Rules Proposal
The change would also require rebates for customers who cut the cord before their service expired
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Hollywood Strikes Prompt 22% Decline in Combined Ad Spend for Films, TV Shows and Streaming Services
TV and streaming suffered steeper drops than films, and more brands are shifting to YouTube and social media, says ad intelligence firm MediaRadar
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‘Motorheads’ Starring Ryan Phillippe Ordered to Series at Prime Video
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