Mike Fleming

Mike Fleming is a seasoned entertainment journalist with extensive experience covering the film industry. He began his career at Variety before joining Deadline in 2010, where he has continued to make a name for himself as a reliable and insightful reporter. Known for his strong industry relationships and ability to break news, Mike has also authored a book about The Three Stooges and has worked as a columnist, reviewer, and entertainment writer for various publications. His primary focus is on the film industry, with an emphasis on major events such as Sundance, Cannes, and Toronto film festivals.

Biography:  https://deadline.com/author/mikefleming/

86%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

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 author seems to have a slight bias towards the subjects they report on, as they often highlight positive aspects and achievements without providing a balanced view of potential controversies or negative aspects.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • In one article, the author mentions their personal connection to Aaron Sorkin's departure from CAA, which could be seen as a conflict of interest.

Contradictions

90%

Examples:

  • There are minor contradictions in some articles, such as the mention of Avatar being the largest grossing film of all time until it was surpassed by Titanic and then mentioning that Avatar and Titanic were both produced by Jon Landau.

Deceptions

90%

Examples:

  • The author occasionally uses deceptive practices such as not providing a balanced view in an article about Aaron Sorkin leaving CAA.

Recent Articles

Jon Landau, Visionary Film Producer of 'Titanic' and 'Avatar', Passes Away at 63

Jon Landau, Visionary Film Producer of 'Titanic' and 'Avatar', Passes Away at 63

Broke On: Wednesday, 05 July 2023 Renowned film producer Jon Landau, known for hits like 'Titanic' and 'Avatar', passed away at 63 after a battle with cancer. A USC alum, he won an Academy Award for Best Picture for Titanic and produced Avatar franchise films. Survived by wife Julie and children Jamie and Jodie.
Shawn Levy in Talks to Direct the Next MCU Avengers Movie: Potential Successor to Jonathan Majors?

Shawn Levy in Talks to Direct the Next MCU Avengers Movie: Potential Successor to Jonathan Majors?

Broke On: Tuesday, 04 June 2024 Director Shawn Levy, known for his work on Marvel's 'Stranger Things' and Netflix's 'Free Guy,' is in talks with Marvel Studios about potentially directing the next MCU Avengers movie. With Michael Waldron's script in hand, Levy could helm the ensemble feature scheduled for release on May 1, 2026. The film may feature returning cast members Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Benedict Cumberbatch, Tom Hiddleston, Simu Liu, and Karen Gillan. Marvel has not confirmed Levy's involvement.
The Beatles: A Biopic Told from Each Member's Perspective

The Beatles: A Biopic Told from Each Member's Perspective

Broke On: Tuesday, 20 February 2024 The Beatles, one of the most iconic and influential bands in music history, continue to inspire new generations with their unique sound and style. Sam Mendes' upcoming biopic will tell the story from each member's perspective.
Scott Stuber Leaves Netflix to Launch Own Media Company

Scott Stuber Leaves Netflix to Launch Own Media Company

Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024 Scott Stuber, Netflix's film chairman since 2017, is leaving the company to start his own media company in March. During his tenure at Netflix, he oversaw successful films such as Red Notice and Bird Box and secured financing for a new venture focused on TV shows and movies.

Aaron Sorkin Leaves CAA Following Agent's Controversial Posts on Israel-Hamas Conflict

Broke On: Sunday, 15 October 2023 Aaron Sorkin has left CAA following controversial social media posts by his agent, Maha Dakhil, about the Israel-Hamas conflict. The posts by Dakhil were seen as one-sided and sparked backlash, influencing Sorkin's decision to leave the agency.