Critic aggregator and movie website Rotten Tomatoes is rolling out new measures for its audience review functions to combat “bad actors” and online trolls that exploit the public review system. (THR)
The Audience Rating System will now be comprised of ratings from fans who are confirmed to have bought tickets, with their written reviews displaying a “verified” badge. (Deadline)
Fandango insists that boosting ticket purchases was not the primary driver of the Audience Score change, noting that it has deals with AMC Theatres, Regal and Cinemark Theatres to participate in the program. (Variety)
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