Georg Szalai
Georg Szalai is a global business editor who joined The Hollywood Reporter in 2001 as a business reporter. He has been based in London since 2012 and has covered major Hollywood deals such as Disney's acquisition of Fox, the merger that created Warner Bros. Discovery, Comcast's takeover of Sky and various music catalog sales. He also enjoys following entertainment business and finance topics such as Netflix and the evolving streaming business, CEO pay, and earnings reports.
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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
85%
Examples:
- The author has a tendency to praise the subjects of their articles without providing sufficient context or criticism.
- The author often uses language that dehumanizes those who disagree with Nolan's views on cinema.
Conflicts of Interest
55%
Examples:
- In one article, the author interviews Tim Blake Nelson who is a regular Coen Brothers collaborator. This could potentially create a conflict of interest.
- The author has a conflict of interest when reporting on companies such as Netflix and Disney, as they often cover topics related to their earnings reports and business strategies.
Contradictions
85%
Examples:
- In another article, the author claims that a sequel to USS Callister will be included in the six-episode season but does not provide any information on what other episodes will be included or if they are original content or based on existing stories.
- In one article, the author states that Disney reported mixed fiscal second-quarter earnings but later mentions that Disney narrowed its streaming loss to $18 million and reached a $47 million profit when excluding ESPN.
- The author claims that by acquiring large parts of Fox, the merger that created Warner Bros. Discovery, Comcast's takeover of Sky and various music catalog sales are all examples of Netflix's success in beating Wall Street expectations and subscriber growth.
Deceptions
75%
Examples:
- In one article, the author claims that Oppenheimer had earned 13 nominations when in fact it only had one for best film and director.
- The author uses deceptive practices such as lying by omission and misleading language in order to manipulate the reader's perception of the subjects they cover.
Recent Articles
Amazon Acquires Historic Bray Film Studios in the U.K.: A New Home for Prime Video Production
Broke On: Monday, 22 July 2024Amazon Prime Video expands its presence in the global film and television industry with the acquisition of historic Bray Film Studios in Berkshire, U.K., where productions like The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power and Netflix's Citadel were filmed. This is Amazon's first physical studio purchase in the U.K., encompassing 53,600 sq ft of soundstage space, 77,400 sq ft of workshops, and more. 
Disney Turns Profit in Streaming Business Amidst Q2 Earnings Growth and CEO Succession Uncertainty
Broke On: Tuesday, 07 May 2024Disney reports Q2 profits driven by streaming business turn-profit and subscriber growth, but faces losses in Q3 due to cricket rights and executive succession uncertainty. Stock drops despite raised full-year earnings guidance. 
Olivier Awards 2024: Nicole Scherzinger, Sarah Snook and Mark Gatiss among winners
Broke On: Saturday, 13 April 2024The 2024 Olivier Awards were held on April 14th, with Nicole Scherzinger winning for her role in Sunset Boulevard and Sarah Snook taking home the award for The Picture of Dorian Gray. Mark Gatiss won Best Supporting Actor in a Musical for Dear England, while Andrew Lloyd Webber received the Special Award for Services to British Theatre. 
Black Mirror Returns in 2025 with a Seven-Episode Seventh Season and Sequel to USS Callister Episode
Broke On: Friday, 15 March 2024Black Mirror is returning in 2025 with a seven-episode seventh season, including a sequel to the classic USS Callister episode starring Jesse Plemons and Cristin Milioti. 
Paramount Global Layoffs 800 Employees Worldwide Amid Merger and Acquisition Considerations
Broke On: Tuesday, 13 February 2024Paramount Global, a media company owned by Shari Redstone's National Amusements, is laying off about 800 employees worldwide. The layoffs are estimated to be around 3% of the company's global headcount and come as Paramount considers merger and acquisition options. 
13 BAFTA Nods for Christopher Nolan's 'Oppenheimer'
Broke On: Thursday, 18 January 2024The 2024 EE British Academy Film Awards nominations are out, with Christopher Nolan's 'Oppenheimer' leading with 13 nods. Yorgos Lanthimos' black-comedy science fantasy 'Poor Things', Martin Scorsese's Western crime drama 'Killers of the Flower Moon', and Jonathan Glazer's holocaust drama 'The Zone of Interest' follow closely behind. Emma Stone, Emily Blunt, Robert De Niro, Sandra Hüller are among the stars nominated for their outstanding performances in these films. Comcast's Q3 2023 Earnings Surpass Estimates with Broadband and Peacock Growth
Broke On: Saturday, 28 October 2023Comcast's Q3 2023 total revenue rose to $30.1 billion, up from $27.2 billion in the same period last year. Peacock added 7 million new subscribers in the third quarter, bringing its total subscriber count to 54 million. Peacock reported an operating loss of $565 million for the quarter. Comcast's cable communications revenue increased by 3.3% to $16 billion.