Kim Masters

Kim Masters is a renowned journalist with extensive experience in print and broadcast media. She currently serves as Editor-at-Large of The Hollywood Reporter and host of KCRW's The Business. In her career, she has been a former correspondent for NPR, and has also served as a contributing editor at Vanity Fair, TIME, and Esquire. She is the author of “The Keys to the Kingdom: The Rise of Michael Eisner” and the “Fall of Everybody Else”, and co-author (with Nancy Griffin) of “Hit & Run: How Jon Peters and Peter Guber Took Sony for a Ride in Hollywood.” Masters has been recognized for her journalistic prowess, being named Print Journalist of the Year by the Los Angeles Press Club in 2012 and receiving the Distinguished Journalist Award from the Greater Los Angeles Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists in 2018. Her work focuses on Hollywood and its various players, including studios, executives, and actors. She provides unique insights into the business of entertainment, covering topics such as mergers and acquisitions, executive changes, and legal issues.

Biography:  https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/author/kim-masters/

83%

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

92%

Examples:

  • The article seems to favor the actors' perspective, particularly highlighting the involvement of Affleck and Clooney.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • The article seems to favor the actors' perspective, particularly highlighting the involvement of Affleck and Clooney.

Contradictions

0%

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No current examples available.

Deceptions

57%

Examples:

  • The article seems to favor the actors' perspective, particularly highlighting the involvement of Affleck and Clooney.

Recent Articles

Sony and Apollo Battle it Out for Paramount Global: Who Will Secure the Iconic Media Conglomerate?

Sony and Apollo Battle it Out for Paramount Global: Who Will Secure the Iconic Media Conglomerate?

Broke On: Thursday, 09 May 2024 Sony and Apollo are engaged in a bidding war for Paramount Global, the media conglomerate owning CBS and Paramount Pictures. Sony, a Japanese electronics company, aims to acquire the firm for its iconic film library including Paramount Pictures' iconic films.

SAG-AFTRA and AMPTP Resume Contract Negotiations

Broke On: Wednesday, 11 October 2023 Negotiations between SAG-AFTRA and AMPTP have resumed. The actors' contract expired on June 30, 2023. Prominent actors Ben Affleck and George Clooney are involved in the negotiations. The actors' union is seeking better terms including higher minimum salaries, better working conditions, and improved residuals from streaming platforms. A potential strike could disrupt film and television production.