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Golden Globes Nominees 2025: The line-up for the best limited series, anthology series and television motion picture is intense

I’m definitely more into the movies but this past year has delivered some wild must-see content on the biggest streaming giants. From Netflix’s ‘Baby Reindeer’ and ‘Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story’ to Max’s ‘The Penguin’ - my goodness. So how about seeing these epic drops facing off in the Golden Globes awards ceremony?

I’m definitely more into the movies but this past year has delivered some wild must-see content on the biggest streaming giants. From Netflix’s ‘Baby Reindeer’ and ‘Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story’ to Max’s ‘The Penguin’ - my goodness. So how about seeing these epic drops facing off in the Golden Globes awards ceremony?

It’s all about crowning the best limited series, anthology series or television motion picture - and of course there can only be one.

#GoldenGlobes nominees for Best Limited Series, Anthology Series or Television Motion Picture:

#BabyReindeer - 99%
#Disclaimer - 76%
#Monsters - 47%
#ThePenguin - 95%
#Ripley - 86%
#TrueDetective - 93%

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Wicked: The Rotten Tomatoes ratings are officially in

Spoiler alert? Critics are 100 percent here for all things Wicked this week. With the countdown for the massive big screen release insane right now, how about Rotten Tomatoes giving you extra confirmation this star-studded flick will live up to the hype?

Spoiler alert? Critics are 100 percent here for all things Wicked this week. With the countdown for the massive big screen release insane right now, how about Rotten Tomatoes giving you extra confirmation this star-studded flick will live up to the hype?

It’s one thing to get Certified Fresh but how about Verified Hot? It’s all in the numbers.

WICKED is Certified Fresh at 92% on the Tomatometer with 101 reviews and Verified Hot at 99% on the Popcornmeter with over 2,500 reviews! *Please continue to check Rotten Tomatoes as scores are subject to change as more reviews are added. Make sure to catch WICKED in theaters Friday, November 22! Tickets are on sale now at Fandango.

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Terrrifier 3: The Rotten Tomatoes score reminds me audiences rule Hollywood

Just keeping it 100? I love when bad movies do bad and unique, crazy flicks like LONGLEGS and Terrifier 3 do some insane box office numbers - the audience really forces Hollywood to take notice. So seeing the Rotten Tomatoes score for Art the Clown’s newest wild must-see? Epic.

Just keeping it 100? I love when bad movies do bad and unique, crazy flicks like LONGLEGS and Terrifier 3 do some insane box office numbers - the audience really forces Hollywood to take notice. So seeing the Rotten Tomatoes score for Art the Clown’s newest wild must-see? Epic.

The numbers really don’t lie and having seen this movie this past weekend? It’s clear gore and terror are getting its flowers. Giddy up.

Critics and audiences agree #Terrifier3 is a hit!

Click our link in bio to learn more about our new Verified Hot designation.

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Rotten Tomatoes: There's now an actual 'Verified Hot' rating for your fave movies

Just when you thought you couldn’t recreate the wheel, turns out Rotten Tomatoes has come through with a revamped rating system going well beyond just Fresh and Rotten. How about a Verified Hot? Say less.

Just when you thought you couldn’t recreate the wheel, turns out Rotten Tomatoes has come through with a revamped rating system going well beyond just Fresh and Rotten. How about a Verified Hot? Say less.

It’s all about making sure the best and most fire movies are acknowledged and Rotten Tomatoes is going over and beyond with select movies from this summer.

Rotten Tomatoes, the world’s most trusted destination for entertainment reviews and recommendations, launched today “Rotten Tomatoes Verified Hot,” a brand-new elevated designation and badge, honoring the best-verified reviewed theatrical films by fans. A complement to the popular “Certified Fresh” Tomatometer badge, awarded to the highest reviewed films by professional critics, Verified Hot is awarded to theatrical films that achieve a Verified Audience Score of 90% or higher on the Popcornmeter, and meet other eligibility requirements. Rotten Tomatoes is celebrating the first movies to receive the Verified Hot designation on the Popcornmeter, including some of the summer’s hottest titles like Deadpool & Wolverine, Twisters, Bad Boys: Ride or Die, Fly Me to the Moon, It Ends with Us, and more.

“On Rotten Tomatoes, fans love to consult our verified audience score, in addition to the Tomatometer critics’ score, when discovering new movies and deciding what they want to watch next,” said Amanda Norvell, SVP, Direct-to-Consumer Services at Fandango. “With the addition of Rotten Tomatoes Verified Hot, we are excited to celebrate and shine a spotlight on the theatrical films that fans have unanimously embraced and have taken the time to share their incredible moviegoing experience with other fans.”

In addition to introducing Verified Hot, Rotten Tomatoes has enhanced the branding of its Popcornmeter audience scoring system for all movies and TV shows. Starting today, fans will see a full red popcorn bucket with a "Hot" label, if 60% or more of the audience rates the title with 3.5 stars or higher, while a green tipped-over popcorn bucket will now be labeled "Stale," when less than 60% of the audience provides a rating of 3.5 stars or higher.

The list of Verified Hot Summer Movies include:

  • Bad Boys: Ride or Die

  • Deadpool & Wolverine

  • Fly Me to the Moon

  • Inside Out 2

  • Twisters

  • It Ends with Us

In addition to celebrating the Verified Hot movies of the summer, Rotten Tomatoes is honoring the films that have resonated the most with audiences across the globe since the launch of Verified Audience Ratings and Reviews in May 2019.  An audience rating or review is considered “verified” when Rotten Tomatoes can confirm that the person rating the film has purchased a ticket to that film on Fandango. Rotten Tomatoes has published a full list of Verified Hot films on the site, including fan favorites like Top Gun: Maverick and The Color Purple, award darlings such as Parasite and Oppenheimer, and box office smashes liked Dune: Part Two, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, Spider-Man: No Way Home. See the full list of over 200 Verified Hot titles HERE.

Rotten Tomatoes furthers its commitment to providing entertainment fans worldwide with the best information and recommendations for what to watch. By providing the broadest, most inclusive range of perspectives from both fans and professional critics alike, fans can discover entertainment and make viewing decisions that are best for them. 

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Alien: The Rotten Tomatoes for 'Romulus' is a solid Fresh with the must-see big screen thriller here

Low-key? All the new movies really debut Thursday nights at your favorite AMC Theaters go-to spot so let’s not pretend like the new Alien: Romulus flick isn’t a must-see before Friday. Action-packed and loads of fun? You better believe it.

Low-key? All the new movies really debut Thursday nights at your favorite AMC Theaters go-to spot so let’s not pretend like the new Alien: Romulus flick isn’t a must-see before Friday. Action-packed and loads of fun? You better believe it.

But how about seeing the Rotten Tomatoes score? Super impressive. 80 percent freshness? Giddy up.

#AlienRomulus is now officially Certified Fresh at 80% on the Tomatometer, with 86 reviews.’

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Cuckoo: Rotten Tomatoes with the Fresh rating? I'm here for it

If you’re reading this, it’s most likely I’m in my local theater watching Cuckoo right now. NEON is crushing it lately and seeing this wild Cuckoo trailer a few weeks ago? My goodness. I’m sold. Oh, plus a Certified Fresh rating from Rotten Tomatoes too? Tough.

If you’re reading this, it’s most likely I’m in my local theater watching Cuckoo right now. NEON is crushing it lately and seeing this wild Cuckoo trailer a few weeks ago? My goodness. I’m sold. Oh, plus a Certified Fresh rating from Rotten Tomatoes too? Tough.

It’s horror. It’s summertime. It’s wild fun. Giddy up.

#Cuckoo is now Certified Fresh at 79% on the Tomatometer, with 87 reviews.

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Deadpool & Wolverine: Of course the must-see movie is Rotten Tomatoes Certified Fresh

Was there ever any doubt? No matter who you’re pulling for in this new movie, you already know Deadpool & Wolverine is packed with action and fun. So how about getting a Certified Fresh flex from Rotten Tomatoes?

Was there ever any doubt? No matter who you’re pulling for in this new movie, you already know Deadpool & Wolverine is packed with action and fun. So how about getting a Certified Fresh flex from Rotten Tomatoes?

Super tough. I’m pumped and as more critics weigh-in, it’s all about the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s biggest rescuer shining bright.

Fandango announced that DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE has officially become the best ticket pre-seller of 2024, surpassing DUNE: PART 2. 

Make sure to catch DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE in theaters this Friday, July 26! Tickets are on sale now at Fandango.

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LONGLEGS: Of course the must-see horror movie is Rotten Tomatoes freshness

Needed even more reasons to check out the newly released LONGLEGS movie? How about the reviews coming in and Rotten Tomatoes crowning it with some pretty impressive co-signs.

Needed even more reasons to check out the newly released LONGLEGS movie? How about the reviews coming in and Rotten Tomatoes crowning it with some pretty impressive co-signs.

Over 90 percent freshness? Oh yes. Giddy up.

We are excited to announce LONGLEGS was just designated Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes at 91% on the Tomatometer with 81 reviews. Please continue to check Rotten Tomatoes as scores are subject to change as more reviews are added. Make sure to catch LONGLEGS in theaters tomorrow, July 12! Tickets are on sale now at Fandango.



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Rotten Tomatoes: The MaXXXine movie ratings have come in and it's all freshness

It all ends with the must-see MaXXXine this week and my goodness, the hype is so real. The final installment in the A24 franchise arrives this week and what better way to get pumped than seeing its Rotten Tomatoes status?

It all ends with the must-see MaXXXine this week and my goodness, the hype is so real. The final installment in the A24 franchise arrives this week and what better way to get pumped than seeing its Rotten Tomatoes status?

Pure freshness? You better believe it. Giddy up.

#MaXXXine is Certified Fresh at 75% on the Tomatometer, with 87 reviews.

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Rotten Tomatoes: Of course Fandango at Home has you covered for Juneteenth

It’s a celebration today - well, everyday - but especially June 19 and what better way to celebrate the day’s significance than watching some heartfelt films and TV shows. Rotten Tomatoes and Fandango at Home have you 100 percent covered.

It’s a celebration today - well, everyday - but especially June 19 and what better way to celebrate the day’s significance than watching some heartfelt films and TV shows. Rotten Tomatoes and Fandango at Home have you 100 percent covered.

A Top 10 line-up of must-see productions to embrace the power of Juneteenth? Say less.

This Juneteenth, join Rotten Tomatoes and Fandango at Home as we honor this momentous and groundbreaking holiday. With a plethora of movies and television series showcasing Black characters redefining their freedom, Rotten Tomatoes and Fandango at Home have everything for audiences to watch to honor this holiday.

 Rotten Tomatoes features 10 Films and TV Shows to Watch on Juneteenth, celebrating and elevating voices and narratives highlighting the black experience. From moving features like “Moonlight” to historical narratives like “Hidden Figures” and groundbreaking series like “Pose,” Rotten Tomatoes is serving up critically acclaimed options that showcase Black characters who redefined freedom in their own way. 

Discover the best that Rotten Tomatoes has to offer then head over to Fandango at Home to watch all your favorites instantly from the comfort of your home. Fandango’s on-demand streaming platform features an incredible selection of compelling movies and series for Juneteenth, providing extensive options for viewers to pay tribute to the holiday.   

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Fandango at Home: It's a celebration for MGM with 100 movies for $100

Just doing the math pretty quickly? $1 per movie and getting 100 of them? Oh yes - I’m all in. It’s all about celebrating greatness for MGM over at Fandango at Home and Rotten Tomatoes with a 100th anniversary sparking some epic sales.

Just doing the math pretty quickly? $1 per movie and getting 100 of them? Oh yes - I’m all in. It’s all about celebrating greatness for MGM over at Fandango at Home and Rotten Tomatoes with a 100th anniversary sparking some epic sales.

If you ever needed a reason to load up on owning some amazing films and never having to worry about them leaving your library, here’s your chance.

Legendary film studio MGM is celebrating their 100th anniversary this year, commemorating a century of iconic films. Fandango at Home, Fandango’s video-on-demand streaming service, and Rotten Tomatoes, the world's most trusted resource for entertainment discovery and recommendations, are coming together to celebrate the studio by offering sales, curated film collections and movie lists.

Fandango at Home’s 100 Film Collection has something for everyone. The exclusive film collection pays tribute to the Golden Age of Hollywood with classics including 12 Angry Men (1957), Some Like It Hot, Raging Bull, The Big Country, and more. Head to Fandango at Home to purchase 100 of MGM’s acclaimed films for $100.

Additionally, Rotten Tomatoes honors MGM’s milestone with the “MGM: 100 Years, 100 Essential Movies” list, exploring the most memorable and culture-moving film titles from the studio over the last 100 years in commemoration of its landmark centennial. The list includes a range of titles, from studio classics to heartwarming stories that all fans are sure to enjoy and reminisce about fondly. In the mood for an iconic spy thriller? Then check out Skyfall, Casino Royale, and The Spy Who Loved Me. Ready to travel back in time? Take a look at a few 80’s essentials such as Road House, Rain Man, Platoon, and The Terminator. In the mood for romance? Be sure to watch Licorice Pizza, Legally Blonde, and West Side Story. Catch these films and more on sale from 4/16 - 4/30 on Fandango at Home!

Craving more from MGM? Fandango at Home has what you need. The brand is offering an MGM Mega Sale which includes a wide range of studio classics covering film and TV, starting from $5 here!

ABOUT FANDANGO AT HOME

Fandango at Home (previously Vudu), is a leading video-on-demand streaming service, offering more than 250,000 new release and catalogue movies and next day TV shows, and the industry’s best selection of 4K UHD titles with the flexibility to pay as you go - no subscription required. Serving millions of entertainment fans daily, Fandango at Home offers fans the ability to create custom lists from their movies & TV libraries, purchase exclusive Mix & Match bundles at a discount, access digital copies of their physical films, and much more. Delivering a premium experience with the latest digital video technology, Fandango at Home users can watch the latest movies & TV shows anytime, anywhere, and on their favorite smart TV, over-the-top (OTT) streaming player, mobile device, game console, and more.

ABOUT ROTTEN TOMATOES

Rotten Tomatoes and the Tomatometer score are the world’s most trusted resources for entertainment discovery and recommendations. As the leading online aggregator of movie, TV and streaming reviews from thousands of critics, Rotten Tomatoes provides fans one-stop access to what’s Fresh – and what’s Rotten – in theaters and at home. The widely used Audience Score, denoted by a popcorn bucket, features verified ratings and reviews from confirmed ticket purchasers. Rotten Tomatoes produces over a dozen original series and more than 400 hours of premium short and long-form programming for its 24/7 FAST channel on Roku, Samsung TV, Peacock and Xumo, and the Rotten Tomatoes YouTube Network features the largest video collection of movie and TV moments and trailers. Rotten Tomatoes also meets fans where they discover and engage with entertainment, including books, podcasts, and unique experiences on social platforms such as TikTok.

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Rotten Tomatoes: The classic 'Forrest Gump' is officially certified fresh

It only took 30 years but the iconic Forrest Gump movie has some serious bragging rights in the world of Rotten Tomatoes. Turns out the must-see flick needed until 2024 to get certified fresh.

It only took 30 years but the iconic Forrest Gump movie has some serious bragging rights in the world of Rotten Tomatoes. Turns out the must-see flick needed until 2024 to get certified fresh.

It’s a massive celebration for a movie you’ll have to watch at least 10 times in your lifetime. Tap in and celebrate.

Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get...or when you're finally going to become Certified Fresh. We are excited to announce that FORREST GUMP (1994) was just designated Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes at 76% on the Tomatometer with 157 reviews. Please continue to check Rotten Tomatoes as scores are subject to change as more reviews are added. Watch the newly Certified Fresh classic on Vudu HERE.

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DUNE: Of course 'Part Two' is certified fresh

Ready for the DUNE takeover? With Part Two literally just days away, it’s a safe bet this movie is going to deliver all types of blockbuster feels from start to finish. Oh - certified fresh, too?

Ready for the DUNE takeover? With Part Two literally just days away, it’s a safe bet this movie is going to deliver all types of blockbuster feels from start to finish. Oh - certified fresh, too?

Rotten Tomatoes is more valuable these days than any other review platform and with the critics going all-out with a massive freshness approval, you can rest assured the theaters are going to get loaded up March 1.

We are excited to announce DUNE: PART TWO was just designated Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes at 97% on the Tomatometer with 100 reviews. Please continue to check Rotten Tomatoes as scores are subject to change as more reviews are added.  Make sure to catch DUNE: PART TWO in theaters on March 1, 2024. Tickets are on sale now at Fandango.

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Rotten Tomatoes: It's all about celebrating Black history and culture with must-see content

Want to properly celebrate Black history and culture with some must-see entertainment? Look no further than what’s brewing over at Rotten Tomatoes these next few weeks.

Want to properly celebrate Black history and culture with some must-see entertainment? Look no further than what’s brewing over at Rotten Tomatoes these next few weeks.

From curated playlists to highlighting some amazing collections, it’s all about Black excellence during Black History Month. Tap in to the details provided through the amazing Rotten Tomatoes team.

Rotten Tomatoes is celebrating Black history and culture all throughout February, beginning with an updated Black History Month Hub. This hub serves as a go-to source for content that honors the acclaimed work and performances of the best Black actors, filmmakers, and creatives in entertainment.

Rotten Tomatoes’ celebration of Black History Month doesn’t stop at just film and television. There’s no denying that Black artists and musicians have shaped our society, giving us some of the most influential and inspiring music of all time. Rotten Tomatoes features 10 Films About Black Music That Turn Household Names Into Household Stories in a new piece written by Chris Tait, highlighting titles such as the SAG Award-nominated The Color Purple, the Michael Jackson documentary Thriller 40, and the upcoming biopic Bob Marley: One Love. Chris Tait was a recipient of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) Media Inclusion Initiative, which aims to provide financial support to accredited press from underrepresented groups. Rotten Tomatoes continues to renew their donation and support to the initiative, contributing $100,000 to the program since its launch in 2018.

The hub has also debuted a new TV & streaming calendar for Black History Month, so you’ll never find yourself aimlessly scrolling for what to watch, as Rotten Tomatoes has curated watchlists only a click away. You can also access updated lists such as 65 Movies That Celebrate Black Joy (with popular titles like Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, American Fiction, and The Little Mermaid). Additionally this month, Rotten Tomatoes will take a closer look at influential and culturally important Black television shows through a brand new archival piece.

Vudu, Fandango’s video-on-demand streaming service, also joins in on the celebration with their Discover Black Heritage Collection, which includes a library of the ​​Best Black Movies of the 21st Century, a companion to RT’s guide of The 146 Best Black Movies Of The 21st Century.

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Rotten Tomatoes: It's official - 'The Color Purple' ratings are in

Christmas is just days away and what better way to get ready for the fun than planning out your moviegoing adventures. Forget having to check the app or site, it’s official - Rotten Tomatoes has a Certified Fresh rating for the upcoming The Color Purple movie.

Christmas is just days away and what better way to get ready for the fun than planning out your moviegoing adventures. Forget having to check the app or site, it’s official - Rotten Tomatoes has a Certified Fresh rating for the upcoming The Color Purple movie.

Loaded with star power and major expectations, you can exhale and move forward with booking your tickets with the revamped story receiving high praise from critics.

We are excited to announce THE COLOR PURPLE was just designated Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes at 89% on the Tomatometer with 82 reviews. Please continue to check Rotten Tomatoes as scores are subject to change as more reviews are added.  Make sure to catch The Color Purple in theaters on December 25th, 2023. Tickets are on sale now at Fandango.







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Rotten Tomatoes: Your go-to for movies and TV show ratings has you covered this holiday season

Let’s just keep it 100 - when it comes to gearing up for a date night and skimming through a go-to streaming service (it’s deeper than Netflix in ‘23) - there’s no better go-to than pulling up Rotten Tomatoes. So with the holidays officially here, what better time to lean on the service with some curated go-to lists?

Let’s just keep it 100 - when it comes to gearing up for a date night and skimming through a go-to streaming service (it’s deeper than Netflix in ‘23) - there’s no better go-to than pulling up Rotten Tomatoes. So with the holidays officially here, what better time to lean on the service with some curated go-to lists?

It’s all about enjoying the coldest season of the year and with endless traveling and vacation goals with the family and bae planned out, how about preparing for some solid entertainment viewing?

Season's greetings! Rotten Tomatoes, your go-to source for entertainment discovery and trusted recommendations, is getting into the holiday spirit with curated watchlists such as 60 Best Thanksgiving Movies (including Planes, Trains and Automobiles and A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving) and 100 Best Christmas Movies of All Time (including fan-favorites like Home Alone and Love Actually).

Plus, check out Rotten Tomatoes’ 2023 Holiday Movie Preview for a breakdown of the best flicks that November and December have to offer, including The Marvels, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, and Wonka, which were named the top three most-anticipated wide releases of the holiday season, respectively, per Fandango’s 2023 Most Anticipated Holiday Movie Survey.

No matter what genre you prefer, Rotten Tomatoes has your entertainment needs covered. From Rotten Christmas Movies We Love to theBest International Christmas Movies and Modern Christmas Classics To Add To Your Holiday Movie List, your holiday movie marathon will never end! Plus, check back on Rotten Tomatoes throughout November and December for an update on Christmas Horror Movies Ranked Worst to Best and additional offerings such as a Holiday TV & Streaming Calendar, with information on classics like How the Grinch Stole Christmas coming back to the big screen and new holiday-themed episodes of Countdown.

With your watchlist all set, head over to Vudu, Fandango’s on-demand streaming platform, to check out exciting movies right from your couch, featuring great deals on beloved titles, collections of holiday favorites across Thanksgiving and Christmas as well as round-ups ofHallmark and Lifetime holiday movies.

Looking for the perfect gifts for your loved ones? Movie-lovers are guaranteed to love RT’s fast-paced party game Rotten Tomatoes: The Card Game. Plus, Fandango and Vudu are offering holiday-themed gift cards for fans looking to catch the latest titles in theaters and at home.

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Rotten Tomatoes: Five years of pushing for greatness with the critics community outreach

Long before there was Date Night or Nahhh… I was putting a lot of faith and hope into what a Rotten Tomatoes score was before pushing for a Date Night - plenty of big bucks and cringe flicks averted because of it. So it’s vital to put big respect on the film/TV rating go-to on its five-year anniversary of its critics community outreach and grant program.

Long before there was Date Night or Nahhh… I was putting a lot of faith and hope into what a Rotten Tomatoes score was before pushing for a Date Night - plenty of big bucks and cringe flicks averted because of it. So it’s vital to put big respect on the film/TV rating go-to on its five-year anniversary of its critics community outreach and grant program.

It’s really all about pushing the culture forward and giving more voices an opportunity to weigh-in on the newest releases and those box office numbers. Here’s to another five more.

Rotten Tomatoes, entertainment fans’ go-to resource for movie, TV and streaming recommendations, announced today the five-year anniversary of its Rotten Tomatoes Critics Outreach and Grant Program. Formed in 2018, the program aims to increase representation in entertainment criticism through the addition of more diverse critics to its Tomatometer critics pool, and contributions to key film festival inclusion initiatives, scholarships, mentoring programs and more.  

To celebrate the milestone, Rotten Tomatoes has renewed its $25,000 donation to the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) Media Inclusion Initiative, which provides financial assistance to accredited press from underrepresented groups to help them attend the festival. Since 2018, Rotten Tomatoes has donated more than $100,000 to the TIFF Media Inclusion Initiative.

"At Rotten Tomatoes, we are dedicated to serving entertainment fans worldwide and are incredibly proud of our work over the past five years to increase representation among entertainment critics,” said Jenny Jediny, Director of Critic Engagement at Rotten Tomatoes. “In addition to amplifying diverse voices and perspectives across our Rotten Tomatoes platforms, we’ve supported scholarships, mentoring programs, and film festival press inclusion initiatives, which have provided access to critics who historically have not been given early access to entertainment content like their counterparts at longer-tenured media outlets. And we’re not doing it alone – there are dozens of organizations we’re working with who are equally committed to creating an inclusive, equitable environment for current critics and the next generation.”

This year, Rotten Tomatoes has forged new bonds with three key organizations working to increase diversity and representation in entertainment criticism. With GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics, Rotten Tomatoes has supported the Crimson Honors Scholarship for LGBTQIA+ women and nonbinary students of colorRotten Tomatoes has also collaborated with Gold House on the Futures Accelerator: Journalism mentorship program for Asian and Pacific Islander (API) journalists and critics, and filmed a new virtual panel for its RT Labsseries, a free online educational resource platform designed to support aspiring critics through recorded expert panels, interviews, how-to guides and more. Lastly, Rotten Tomatoes has worked with The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ), providing sponsorship support for their 2023 Arts & Entertainment Media Institute.

“We at GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics could not be prouder of the work we've done with our partners at Rotten Tomatoes. Thanks to their generosity, together we've been able to support, nurture and fund important young voices among emerging critics through our Crimson Honors College Critics awards, which this year supported three queer-identifying women and non-binary critics with financial assistance to pursue their important work. We are so proud to partner with such a dedicated patron of underrepresented voices in film and television criticism, particularly at a time when these diverse perspectives are in danger of being silenced. Because of Rotten Tomatoes' stewardship of this program to elevate talented and promising LGBTQ+ critics, the next generation of criticism is all the brighter,” said Walt Hickey, President of GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics.

"Gold House has been building support and momentum for Asian representation in the entertainment and media space for the past five years, but a critical piece to that progression is equipping diverse writers who can help interpret and critique these narratives and act as a critical funnel to society broadly. We're so excited to partner with Rotten Tomatoes to build this much-needed educational program for this next generation of Asian Pacific critics to collectively power cultural change. We're hoping this is just one of the many ways we can work towards a transformative shift in the media industry for a more inclusive and representative journalism landscape, where Asian Pacific writers play an integral role in shaping narratives that define our present and future,” said Christine Yi, General Manager of Gold House Futures.

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