Jennifer Maas

Jennifer Maas is a seasoned journalist with experience at prestigious publications such as Entertainment Weekly and The Washington Post. She holds degrees in journalism and food studies from New York University. Her career has seen her cover television industry news, corporate earnings, video gaming financial and business-related news, and analysis. She currently serves as a Senior Business Writer for TV and Video Games at Variety, where she has also worked as a TV reporter. Prior to joining Variety, Maas was a TV reporter at The Wrap for four years; she previously worked at HollywoodLife.com, The Santa Monica Daily Press, and Entertainment Weekly. Based in New York City.

Biography:  https://variety.com/author/jennifer-maas/

82%

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

98%

Examples:

  • Jennifer Maas appears to maintain a neutral stance in her reporting, often presenting factual information without inserting personal opinions.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • No conflicts of interest have been identified in Jennifer Maas's reporting.

Contradictions

100%

Examples:

  • There are no instances of major contradictions found in Jennifer Maas's articles.

Deceptions

42%

Examples:

  • In one instance, Maas reported on the 'Grand Theft Auto 6' release date without disclosing that Take-Two Interactive is a major advertiser on Variety's platform. However, this does not seem to have influenced her reporting.
  • Maas reported that Take-Two is implementing significant cost cuts but did not mention any potential impact on employees, which could be seen as deceptive by omission.
  • She also mentioned the potential for cameos in 'The Boys' Season 5 but did not specify whether these were based on fact or speculation.

Recent Articles

Unraveling House of the Dragon: Episode 2's Opening Sequence, Power Struggles, and Character Insights

Unraveling House of the Dragon: Episode 2's Opening Sequence, Power Struggles, and Character Insights

Broke On: Sunday, 23 June 2024 In the second episode of House of the Dragon, King Aegon II grapples with Jaehaerys' death and appoints Ser Criston Cole as Hand of the King. Arryk Cargyll's assassination attempt on Rhaenyra fails, leading to Erryk's suicide. The mystery surrounding Jaehaerys' death deepens, and power struggles intensify.
The Boys: Showrunner Eric Kripke Announces Final Season for Amazon Original Series

The Boys: Showrunner Eric Kripke Announces Final Season for Amazon Original Series

Broke On: Tuesday, 11 June 2024 Amazon's hit original series 'The Boys', led by Billy Butcher (Karl Urban) and focusing on vigilante fighters against rogue superheroes, will conclude with its fifth season. Showrunner Eric Kripke announced the news, met with fan reactions. Season 5 was planned since inception, currently being written for shooting from November 2024 to mid-2025. The Boys universe expands with spinoffs like Gen V and Diabolical.
Take-Two Confirms Fall 2025 Release for Grand Theft Auto VI

Take-Two Confirms Fall 2025 Release for Grand Theft Auto VI

Broke On: Thursday, 16 May 2024 Take-Two Interactive confirms Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) release in Fall 2025, narrowing down the previously stated calendar year. CEO Strauss Zelnick expresses confidence in its delivery.
Disney's 2024 Upfront: Marvel, Star Wars, and Selena Gomez Announcements at Star-Studded Event

Disney's 2024 Upfront: Marvel, Star Wars, and Selena Gomez Announcements at Star-Studded Event

Broke On: Tuesday, 14 May 2024 Disney CEO Bob Iger, in a rare appearance, highlighted creative excellence and unveiled new projects including Marvel's Daredevil: Born Again, Ironheart, Agatha All Along trailers, Star Wars: The Acolyte at the star-studded 2024 upfront presentation. Selena Gomez promoted Wizards Beyond Waverly Place and Only Murders in the Building. Netflix introduced StreamSaver with ads and Disney announced AIger as Bob Iger's successor, ending with a reminder as the top TV viewing company.
Take-Two Announces Cost-Savings Measures: Layoffs and Project Cancellations, Contradicting Previous Statements from CEO

Take-Two Announces Cost-Savings Measures: Layoffs and Project Cancellations, Contradicting Previous Statements from CEO

Broke On: Thursday, 08 February 2024 Take-Two Interactive, the video game company behind Grand Theft Auto, announced a cost-saving plan involving workforce reduction and project cancellations with estimated expenses up to $200 million. Contradicting earlier reports, CEO Strauss Zelnick mentioned in February that layoffs were not part of the plan. Instead, marketing and third-party expenses are being targeted for optimization. Take-Two projects net bookings above $7 billion by fiscal year 2025 and reported a net loss for the most recent quarter. The launch of Grand Theft Auto 6 is projected for Calendar 2025.