Christi Carras

Christi Carras is an experienced entertainment journalist who has covered breaking news and general assignment entertainment industry stories for The Los Angeles Times. She has a background in English literature and a minor in film, TV, and digital media from UCLA. Carras has reported on high-profile court cases, contributed to major news stories, and is known for her expertise in covering the box office during the pandemic. She currently covers Hollywood labor, production, court cases, and other general assignment entertainment industry news.

Biography:  https://www.latimes.com/about/pressreleases/story/2023-10-16/christi-carras-moves-to-company-town-team-to-cover-the-business-of-entertainment

89%

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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

95%

Examples:

  • Christi Carras has a strong focus on reporting the business of entertainment, particularly in relation to Hollywood crew members, studios, and labor unions. She covers contract negotiations and deals involving major entertainment companies with a balanced approach.

Conflicts of Interest

98%

Examples:

  • Carras has not reported any significant conflicts of interest in her articles.

Contradictions

90%

Examples:

  • Carras reports on the complexities of Hollywood's business landscape, including contract negotiations and potential corporate deals. In one instance, she mentioned that Paramount Global investors expressed concerns about a deal potentially benefiting the nonexecutive chairwoman at the expense of regular shareholders. However, this did not significantly impact her overall credibility as a reporter.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • In some instances, Carras reports on the impact of news and events on the entertainment industry. In one case, she mentioned that Paramount's stock fell roughly 7% amid reports of a potential buyout offer from Skydance. However, this did not involve any deceptive practices.

Recent Articles

IATSE Reaches Tentative Agreement on New Contract with Hollywood Studios, Addressing Long Workdays and AI Use

IATSE Reaches Tentative Agreement on New Contract with Hollywood Studios, Addressing Long Workdays and AI Use

Broke On: Wednesday, 26 June 2024 IATSE union members, representing 50,000 film and TV crew members, reached a tentative agreement on a new three-year contract with major Hollywood studios and streamers. The deal includes tripled wages for long workdays, doubled wages for on-call workers, and protections against AI displacement. Additionally, pay increases were agreed upon for non-dramatic productions under the Videotape Supplemental Agreement.
IATSE and AMPTP to Resume Labor Negotiations: Wage Increases, Pension/Health Plan Funding, and COVID-19 Challenges

IATSE and AMPTP to Resume Labor Negotiations: Wage Increases, Pension/Health Plan Funding, and COVID-19 Challenges

Broke On: Tuesday, 11 June 2024 IATSE and AMPTP to resume labor negotiations on June 24, covering 93,000 workers. Economic issues like wage increases and pension/health plan funding remain unresolved. COVID-19 pandemic, Hollywood strikes of 2023, and industry contraction influence talks. Teamsters Local 399 also negotiating for 7,600 crew members seeking wage increases, benefits, streaming residuals, and AI protections. Historic strikes affected thousands and delayed projects for major studios.
Paramount Global's Precarious Position: Skydance-RedBird and Sony-Apollo Bids Face Uncertain Future

Paramount Global's Precarious Position: Skydance-RedBird and Sony-Apollo Bids Face Uncertain Future

Broke On: Friday, 03 May 2024 Paramount Global, the owner of CBS and MTV, faces uncertain future as two potential suitors make offers; however, insiders suggest that neither deal may come to fruition. Skydance Media-RedBird Capital Partners and Sony Pictures Entertainment-Apollo Global Management proposals are under evaluation by Paramount's board special committee.

SAG-AFTRA Union Ends Historic Strike with Ratified Contract

Broke On: Tuesday, 05 December 2023 The SAG-AFTRA union has ratified a new three-year contract with Hollywood studios, ending the longest ever work stoppage for US film and television actors. The contract includes wage increases, higher residuals, streaming bonuses, and protections against the use of artificial intelligence. The contract is estimated to generate over a billion dollars in new compensation, health benefits, and pensions.

SAG-AFTRA and AMPTP Continue Negotiations Amid Ongoing Strike

Broke On: Wednesday, 01 November 2023 The AMPTP has warned that a deal needs to be reached by the end of the week to keep TV and movie release schedules on track. SAG-AFTRA, which has 160,000 members, has been striking since July 14, demanding higher residual payments from streaming companies. On the 111th day of the 2023 actors strike, SAG-AFTRA and Hollywood studios continue negotiations, with a deal appearing to be within reach. Studios have expressed to the union that their 2024 film slates will be in jeopardy if a deal is not reached this week. Over 3,000 actors and supporters rallied in Los Angeles as the SAG-AFTRA and major Hollywood studios made progress in their negotiations.