Brent Lang
Brent Lang is a senior film and media reporter for Variety, where he covers the major Hollywood studios, the box office and the streaming industry. Prior to joining Variety, he served as a reporter for The Wrap and Reuters. His articles often provide an in-depth look at the entertainment industry, with a slight leaning towards the studios' perspective.
Biography:
https://variety.com/author/brent-lang/
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The Daily's Verdict
This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.
Bias
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Examples:
- In the article 'Aaron Sorkin Drops CAA After Agent Maha Dakhil’s Israel-Hamas Posts', the author seems to lean towards supporting Aaron Sorkin's decision, without providing a balanced view from Maha Dakhil or CAA's perspective.
- In the article 'Studios, SAG Set Strike Deadline for One Week', there is a noticeable bias towards the studios' perspective, highlighting their concerns more prominently.
Conflicts of Interest
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- In the article 'Aaron Sorkin Drops CAA After Agent Maha Dakhil’s Israel-Hamas Posts', there is a potential conflict of interest as the author, Brent Lang, has previously worked for The Wrap, another entertainment industry publication, which could potentially influence his perspective.
Contradictions
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Deceptions
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Recent Articles
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Francis Ford Coppola Accused of Unwanted Kissing on Set of Megalopolis
Broke On: Tuesday, 14 February 2023Renowned director Francis Ford Coppola faces allegations of kissing multiple female extras without consent during filming of Megalopolis, disrupting takes and causing controversy. Despite this, Coppola is set to receive Kennedy Center Honors. 
Jennifer Lawrence to Star in and Produce Murder Mystery 'The Wives' Inspired by Real Housewives, Apple Original Films and A24 Co-Producing
Broke On: Friday, 21 June 2024Apple Original Films and A24 acquire rights for murder mystery 'The Wives' with Jennifer Lawrence starring and producing, inspired by Real Housewives. Michael Breslin and Patrick Foley pen script. Apple, A24 co-produce. Jennifer Lawrence to Star in and Produce Murder Mystery 'The Wives' Inspired by Real Housewives, Apple Original Films and A24 Co-Producing
Broke On: Friday, 21 June 2024Apple Original Films and A24 acquire rights for murder mystery 'The Wives' with Jennifer Lawrence starring and producing, inspired by Real Housewives. Michael Breslin and Patrick Foley pen script. Apple, A24 co-produce. 
Sony Pictures Entertainment Acquires Alamo Drafthouse Cinema: A Hollywood Studio Owns a Movie Theater for the First Time in 73 Years
Broke On: Wednesday, 12 June 2024Sony Pictures Entertainment acquires Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, marking the first Hollywood studio ownership of a US movie theater since 1948. The acquisition includes 35 cinemas and Fantastic Fest, with Alamo's CEO Michael Kustermann remaining in his role. Sony Pictures Experiences will oversee theaters while preserving Alamo's unique dining experience. 
David Cronenberg's Innovative New Film, 'The Shrouds', Premieres at Cannes: A Personal Project Inspired by Grief
Broke On: Monday, 13 May 2024David Cronenberg's new film, 'The Shrouds', premiered at Cannes. It follows Vincent Cassel's character, who invents technology to monitor deceased loved ones. Inspired by Cronenberg's personal grief, Netflix initially commissioned the project but later rejected it. Now, the film is generating buzz at Cannes. 
Kinds of Kindness: Yorgos Lanthimos' Triptych Anthology Film Premieres at Cannes with Jesse Plemons, Emma Stone, and Willem Dafoe
Broke On: Friday, 17 May 2024Yorgos Lanthimos' anthology film, Kinds of Kindness, premiered at Cannes 2024 with three distinct stories. A rebellious office worker, a suspicious husband, and cult members search for a young woman. Praise poured in with standing ovations and acclaimed cast including Jesse Plemons, Emma Stone & Willem Dafoe. Food imagery, doubles, and Lanthimos' signature themes recur. :max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Captain-America-Brave-New-World-041124-7ee0f5d35fd24d93851b1251e48d873f.jpg)
Captain America: Brave New World - A New Look at the Avengers' Rebuilding Efforts
Broke On: Friday, 12 April 2024Captain America: Brave New World, set to be released on February 14th, 2025. Follows events of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier series where Sam Wilson as Captain America saves Thaddeus Ross from assassins. Offer from Ross to help rebuild Avengers. Beetlejuice 2: A Return to Winter River with Winona Ryder and Catherine O'Hara
Broke On: Wednesday, 10 April 2024The new trailer for Beetlejuice 2, a sequel to Tim Burton's classic horror-comedy film from 1987, is set in Winter River and follows Lydia Deetz (Winona Ryder) as she returns home with her mother Delia Deetz (Catherine O'Hara), after a death in the family, and discovers that her daughter Astrid ➣Deetz´ is searching for information about Beetlejuice. The movie will be released on September 6th. Hunger Games Prequel Secures SAG-AFTRA Interim Agreement
Broke On: Sunday, 01 October 2023The Hunger Games prequel, `The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes`, has secured an interim agreement with SAG-AFTRA. The interim agreement comes after a `Do Not Work` order was issued due to Lionsgate's decision to produce the film under a non-union contract. The prequel is based on the novel by Suzanne Collins and is set 64 years before the events of the original Hunger Games trilogy. SAG-AFTRA and AMPTP Extend Negotiations Amid Strike Threat
Broke On: Thursday, 26 October 2023SAG-AFTRA and AMPTP are in intense negotiations to avert a potential strike. The union took a break on Wednesday to study the AMPTP's latest proposal. The talks resumed on Thursday, with both sides expressing cautious optimism about the prospects of reaching an agreement.