theankler.com

The Ankler is a Hollywood newsletter that provides uncompromised information about the entertainment industry. It was created by veteran reporter Richard Rushfield as a smart and sharp-edged alternative to traditional trade reporting.

42%

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 poor reputation for journalistic standards and is not considered a reliable news source.

Bias

50%

Examples:

  • The article contains selective reporting by focusing on positive job related news for disabled individuals while ignoring other societal shifts such as increased WFH work.
  • The author quotes a source without disclosing it and then proceeds to use information from that source as if it were their own.

Conflicts of Interest

30%

Examples:

  • The author states that there are well-paying jobs in journalism despite evidence to the contrary.

Contradictions

50%

Examples:

  • A-List Signals Hot 2024 Film Marketplace as EFM Begins
  • white supremacists online celebrated

Deceptions

40%

Examples:

  • The article contains deceptive practices such as using information from unnamed sources and ignoring other relevant societal shifts.
  • The author uses selective reporting by focusing on positive news for disabled individuals while omitting negative aspects of the industry

Recent Articles

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    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.