These are the sites that your annoying aunt and/or friend who barely graduated high school constantly shares to Facebook. No valid sources beyond what they poach from more reliable scoopers. This outlet/person throws all manner of wild rumors and ideas at the wall in an effort to generate clicks. This outlet/person may have a handful of scoops to their name, but they can generally be counted on to get it wrong.
Either way, a mix of right and wrong predictions mean that you should take anything they say with a giant grain of salt. Hard to tell if this outlet/person has legitimate sources, is halfway decent at guessing, or a combination of both. It can also apply to sites that aggregate, accept, and post rumors via an editorial approval process. This tier can also apply to sites/people with good track records, but not enough history to bank on quite yet. This outlet/person may not always be right, but they’ve been accurate most of the time–enough that there’s definitely a legitimate source or sources behind their reports. When they do miss, it’s often because studio plans changed after their claim was made. This outlet/person may not have the same access as the major trades, but they’ve proven themselves to be impeccably reliable via a history of accurate scoops. These publications either have beat reporters with very highly placed sources or are purposefully fed spoilers as a marketing method. This rating is typically reserved industry for trades. If you’re reading it from this outlet/person, then you can bank on the information being completely accurate.
This database can and will be updated as source reliability changes and new sources are added. Although there will be some subjective analysis involved, these ratings are based on the respective scoopers’ history along with background information we’ve gleaned over the years while covering various media industries. Ratings are based on a 1-10 scale with 10/10 being ironclad and 1/10 being completely bogus. Wondering how reliable a cited source is when you hear a rumor about your favorite television/movie franchise? This guide should help you decide whether it’s legit or total bunk.
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