Screen Daily

Screen Daily is an international film industry news website that primarily covers actor news, festival events, and film market trends. The site focuses on providing information about the business side of the film industry and features articles discussing deals and acquisitions. While it offers insights into various aspects of the movie world, Screen Daily has a tendency to report from a single perspective and may not disclose potential conflicts of interest in its articles.

88%

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 news site 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 its reporting.

Bias

94%

Examples:

  • The articles show a tendency towards reporting on film industry news and events, particularly related to actors and festivals.
  • There is an absence of diverse perspectives or alternative viewpoints in the articles.

Conflicts of Interest

98%

Examples:

  • There is an absence of disclosure regarding any potential conflicts of interest in the articles.
  • The site features articles that discuss deals and acquisitions, which may create a conflict of interest due to potential financial ties with the companies mentioned.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • In one article, there is a contradiction regarding the success of some films before their acquisition by distributors.
  • There are inconsistencies in reporting on the reasons behind elevated genre titles being sold at EFM.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • The article on elevated genre titles at EFM implies that these films are being sold because they have something unique and ambitious, but this is not entirely true.
  • There is a lack of transparency in the reporting on Hollywood actors' strike and AI terms.

Recent Articles

  • High-Profile Projects at EFM in Berlin: Talk To Me, Presence, I Saw The TV Glow and More!

    High-Profile Projects at EFM in Berlin: Talk To Me, Presence, I Saw The TV Glow and More!

    Broke On: Saturday, 17 February 2024 The European Film Market in Berlin showcases high-profile projects, including Talk To Me, Presence, I Saw The TV Glow and There's Something In The Barn. These titles are sold with a focus on their unique selling points and the ambition behind them, as well as the presence of high-profile stars such as Margot Robbie, Dave Bautista, Scarlett Johansson and Will Smith.

  • Resolution in Sight for SAG-AFTRA Strike Over AI Usage

    Broke On: Tuesday, 07 November 2023 The SAG-AFTRA strike has been ongoing for 117 days, primarily over the issue of AI usage in the entertainment industry. High-profile actors have criticized the unauthorized use of their likeness in AI-generated advertisements. The AMPTP proposal would allow studios to reuse scans of deceased actors without the permission of their estate. The ongoing strike, along with the now-resolved writers strike, has reportedly cost the California economy around $6.5 billion since May.