Roger Cheng is Managing Editor for Pro and business coverage for The Wrap. In 2025, he made the switch to entertainment journalism after nearly a quarter century covering technology at CNET, where he served as the head of news of the world’s largest consumer tech site, and at The Wall Street Journal, where he chronicled the rise of the smartphone.
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ByteDance Is Hollywood’s Latest AI Boogeyman | Analysis
The backlash against the Seedance 2.0 AI model feels like a re-run of the Sora hysteria. Don’t expect the same happy ending.
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The AI Jobs Apocalypse Isn’t Here Yet, But the Panic Is Real | Analysis
A warning about “something big” happening with AI clearly touched a nerve, even as critics question its validity
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Tech
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Paramount’s ‘Sweeter’ Bid Isn’t What Warner Bros. Investors Are Looking For | Analysis
David Ellison dresses up his prior bid with some new accoutrements, but the same core offer may disappoint shareholders
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AI in Africa: A Creative Revolution Challenging Hollywood Fears and Limitations
African filmmakers and artists see AI giving them access to the kinds of resources traditionally limited to big Hollywood studios
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Sony Operating Profit Rises 22% Despite Softer Film Business
Profits were once again driven by its Sony Playstation and camera imaging units
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Disney’s D’Amaro Era Begins: 8 Biggest Challenges Facing the New CEO
From Hollywood’s consolidation to the rise of AI, Josh D’Amaro will have his hands full with navigating the media industry’s choppy waters
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AI Studio Secret Level Wants Everyone in Hollywood to Be an AI Pro | Exclusive
The studio behind those AI Coca-Cola ads launched a master class session to teach people about the technology
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Netflix and Paramount Meet With European Regulators Over Concerns About Warner Bros. Deals
European Commission officials expressed concern about Netflix’s concentration of power
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Why Isn’t Paramount and the Ellisons Showing Warner Bros. Discovery Shareholders the Money? | Analysis
Larry Ellison adding his personal guarantee shows they’re not walking away, but shareholders are really looking for a sweeter bid
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Deals & M&A
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Hollywood’s AI Hype Hit Reality in 2025. Next Year, It All Moves Faster
Despite some hiccups this year, AI adoption will continue to grow, even as the prospect of legal battles loom
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Can a Rejected Paramount Still Win Over Warner Bros. Discovery Shareholders? | Analysis
With challenges starting to stack up, hostile bidder Paramount is now holding a smaller playbook
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Why Disney Is Betting $1 Billion on OpenAI as Tech Wars Escalate | Analysis
Disney’s deal gives it an ally against common rival Google, even as it opens the company up to the risks that come from the unpredictable Sora app
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Chasing WBD: Paramount vs. Netflix Pros and Cons | Analysis
Paramount’s hostile bid puts its offer against Netflix public, but which company has the sweeter deal?
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Business
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Netflix Wins the Warner Bros. Discovery Bidding War With $82.7 Billion Offer, Enters Exclusive Deal Talks
The streaming giant has an exclusive window to negotiate a final deal
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Desert Eclipse Co-Founders Jason Chen and Ted Gagliano on Rewiring Animated Film Production
Office With a View: The post-production veterans who met on “Avatar” talk about their new tech-infused venture and how they plan to halve production costs and time for animated films
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Interviews
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