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The Cast Index

Every change,
on the record.

The formula is versioned like software. Each version lists exactly what changed and when it took effect.

Scores are never retroactively rewritten without a changelog entry. Corrections to evidence are applied at the Monday 06:00 UTC recalculation.

  1. v1.1

    20 July 2026

    Current formula

    • Published the full sub-metric point values for all four pillars
    • Added an end-to-end worked scoring example
    • Published the tie-break rule for equal Index Ratings
    • Quantified the evidence-confidence thresholds (High / Medium / Baseline)
    • Added Appendix A: the house tier list used to weight runway shows
  2. v1.0

    13 July 2026

    • Initial public formula: pillar weights (runway 40%, campaigns 30%, editorial 20%, cultural 10%)
    • Published the five-year eligibility window
    • Published the time-decay rule (100% / 50% / 10%)
    • Introduced the public confidence labels
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