Christi Carras

Christi Carras reports on the entertainment industry for the Los Angeles Times. She previously covered entertainment news for The Times after graduating from UCLA and working at Variety, the Hollywood Reporter and CNN Newsource. Latest From This Author

Biography:  https://www.latimes.com/people/christi-carras

87%

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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

97%

Examples:

  • Christi Carras reports on the entertainment industry for the Los Angeles Times. She previously covered entertainment news for The Times after graduating from UCLA and working at Variety, the Hollywood Reporter and CNN Newsource.

Conflicts of Interest

99%

Examples:

  • Christi Carras previously covered entertainment news for The Times after graduating from UCLA and working at Variety, the Hollywood Reporter and CNN Newsource.

Contradictions

86%

Examples:

  • Paramount Global investors expressed concerns that the deal would largely benefit Paramount’s nonexecutive chairwoman, Shari Redstone, at the expense of regular shareholders.
  • The negotiations come after the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE), the largest union representing Hollywood crew members, entered contract negotiations with major studios.

Deceptions

64%

Examples:

  • Paramount’s stock fell roughly 7% on Friday amid reports that the company was getting cold feet about Skydance’s offer.
  • What has long looked like Paramount Global’s most viable buyout option has been the subject of weeks of palace intrigue, plagued by an investor rebellion and corporate shakeups.

Recent Articles

Disneyland Workers Vote to Authorize Strike Amid Ongoing Labor Disputes and Demands for Better Wages and Working Conditions

Disneyland Workers Vote to Authorize Strike Amid Ongoing Labor Disputes and Demands for Better Wages and Working Conditions

Broke On: Friday, 19 July 2024 Disneyland workers from four unions, representing over 14,000 employees, have authorized a potential strike due to ongoing labor disputes and demands for higher wages and improved working conditions. The first major strike at Disneyland in 40 years could occur if negotiations fail to reach a deal by the end of September. Union members face financial struggles despite working at the park, with some even experiencing homelessness. Negotiations are scheduled for July 22-23.
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.