Scott Feinberg

Scott Feinberg is an award-winning journalist and executive editor of awards coverage at The Hollywood Reporter. He has extensive experience covering the entertainment industry, particularly awards ceremonies and their nominees. Feinberg is known for his 'Feinberg Forecast,' which assesses the standings of various showbiz awards races, as well as his podcast 'Awards Chatter,' where he interviews prominent Hollywood figures. He has also served as a trustee professor at Chapman University's Dodge College of Film and Media Arts and is a voting member of BAFTA and the Critics Choice Association. Feinberg's reporting primarily focuses on awards news, with an emphasis on the Oscars, Emmys, Grammys, Tonys, and other major industry accolades.

Biography:  https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/author/scott-feinberg/

70%

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:
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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

90%

Examples:

  • Scott Feinberg has a history of interviewing major Hollywood figures and covering awards ceremonies with a focus on the nominees and their achievements.
  • The author consistently presents information without any personal opinions or slants.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • He has also conducted interviews with many high-profile figures in the entertainment industry, potentially leading to conflicts of interest.
  • Scott Feinberg is a voting member of BAFTA and the Critics Choice Association, which may influence his coverage of related news.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Another article discusses a new Oscar category for Achievement in Casting, which contradicts previous statements from the Academy regarding this matter.
  • The article about Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis mentions several contradictory points about the film, such as its speculated plot and the mixed reactions it has received.

Deceptions

40%

Examples:

  • However, this is quickly corrected in the text.
  • One article contains a deceptive statement about the Academy's official announcement regarding the new Oscar category for Achievement in Casting.

Recent Articles

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Body Horror Thriller: An Engaging Exploration of the Genre

Broke On: Sunday, 19 May 2024 A chilling exploration of body horror in a thriller narrative.
Megalopolis: Francis Ford Coppola's Ambitious Roman Epic Premieres at Cannes

Megalopolis: Francis Ford Coppola's Ambitious Roman Epic Premieres at Cannes

Broke On: Thursday, 16 May 2024 Francis Ford Coppola's long-awaited film, Megalopolis, premiered at Cannes in 2024 to widespread acclaim. Set in modern America as a Roman epic fable, it follows artist Cesar Catilina (Adam Driver) and his utopian vision opposed by lover Julia Cicero (Nathalie Emmanuel) and others. Shot using Imax technology, Megalopolis explores power, ambition, and humanity's future with an ambitious scope.
Oscars Introduce New Category for Best Achievement in Casting

Oscars Introduce New Category for Best Achievement in Casting

Broke On: Friday, 09 February 2024 The Oscars are introducing a new category for best achievement in casting, recognizing and celebrating the essential role of casting directors in filmmaking.