Posts by Nathan Pine
Oil climbs to 2-week high on Fed rate-cut signals, supply concerns
[NEW YORK] Oil prices edged up nearly 1 per cent to a two-week high on Friday (Dec 5) on increasing expectations the US Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next week, which could boost economic growth and energy demand, as well as geopolitical uncertainty that could limit supplies from Russia and Venezuela. Brent futures rose…
Read More‘Merrily We Roll Along’, ‘Fackham Hall’, ‘La Grazia’, ‘Rosemead’, More As 2025 Enters Dramatic Home Stretch – Specialty Preview
A big independent mix serving fans of movie musicals, manga, British period comedy, documentary and drama hits theaters this weekend as 2025 heads into its home stretch with big change afoot. The entirely of the entertainment industry, including indie producers, filmmakers, theater owners and distributors, is digesting news that Netflix is set to acquire Warner…
Read MoreWhy Kim Kardashian Changed Her Name 18 Years Ago
What’s in a name? That which we call a rose Kim Kardashian, by any other name would smell as sweet. However, the Keeping Up With the Kardashians star had different thoughts right before her family’s eponymous TV show launched in October 2007—and decided to change her name for one major reason. “I used to always…
Read MoreDisney Animated Short Film ‘Versa’ Filmmaker On Expanding The Boundaries Of Grief Storytelling: “I Felt Like I Got Split Open”
After experiencing a tremendous loss, some try to stay grounded in their community, while others turn to the stars for answers about life’s grand design. In Walt Disney Animation Studios’ artistic director Malcon Pierce’s Oscar-qualifying short Versa, a pair of celestial lovers try to work together to pull themselves out of a black hole of…
Read MoreWhy Margot Robbie Is Keeping Details About Her Family Life Private One Year After Welcoming Baby
But despite learning to embrace that uncomfortable moment, Margot knew she had to create a space to protect her mental health moving forward. “When you shift from your 20s to your 30s and beyond, you think, ‘I am going to do things differently,’” she explained. “‘Here are my new boundaries.’” Indeed, Margot has stood firm…
Read More‘Matlock’ Star Skye P. Marshall Signs With Verve
EXCLUSIVE: Skye P. Marshall, best known for her breakout role in CBS’ Matlock, has signed with Verve for representation. Marshall received her second Critics Choice Award nomination Friday morning for her role as attorney Olympia Lawrence opposite Kathy Bates in Matlock. She also has been recognized for her work on the series by the Gotham TV…
Read MoreHollywood Teamsters Disavow Netflix-WB Merger As “Yet Another Call For Alarm” Over Media Consolidation, Urging U.S. Regulators To “Reject This Deal”
The Hollywood Teamsters‘ boss Lindsay Dougherty joined several other union leaders in raising alarm bells Friday regarding Netflix’s plans to acquire Warner Bros. in an $82 billion deal. Following the news that the streaming giant had won the bidding war for the one of the most storied studios in the entertainment industry, the below-the-line union’s secretary…
Read MoreJessie J Details Conversation With Kate Middleton About Their Cancer Journeys
Jessie J has offered more details about her emotional encounter with Kate Middleton. The “Bang Bang” singer shared what she and Princess of Wales—who like herself, has battled cancer—said to one another during their conversation at the Royal Variety Performance at Royal Albert Hall in London in November. “She just said, ‘Thank you,’” Jessie recalled…
Read MoreAunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Russell Hornsby & DeVon Franklin Among Ensemble Cast Joining ‘Tis So Sweet’
EXCLUSIVE: Taraji P. Henson will be joined by a group of 9, making up the ensemble cast of Netflix‘s faith-based film ‘Tis So Sweet, from producers Tyler Perry and DeVon Franklin. They include Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor (King Richard, Ray), Russell Hornsby (The Hate U Give, Fences), Alexis Louder (Copshop), Semaj Prather, Arischa Conner, Angela Davis (Fight Night: The…
Read MoreTom Brady’s Daughter Vivian, 13, Looks So Grown Up in Birthday Photos
Tom Brady is proving that being a dad is his biggest win of all. The former NFL star shared a sweet 13th birthday post for his daughter, Vivian. “Happy 13th birthday to my precious forever baby girl. A TEENAGER,” Tom wrote in a Dec. 5 Instagram post with photos of special moments over the years.…
Read MoreKris Jenner Celebrates “Sweetest” Grandson Saint West’s 10th Birthday
Kris Jenner is keeping up with her birthday wishes. Indeed, the momager had a special tribute for Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s son Saint West’s 10th birthday. “Happy birthday to my precious grandson, Saint” the Kardashians star wrote alongside a Dec. 5 Instagram photo carousel. “I can’t believe you are 10!! Watching you grow into the most kind,…
Read More‘Super Troopers 3’: Broken Lizard Comedy Sets Sirens For Late Summer 2026 Release
Searchlight’s Super Troopers 3 will be pulling over moviegoers into theaters on Aug. 7, 2026. The movie will go head-to-head with the Universal comedy One Night Only directed by Will Gluck as well as an untitled New Line movie. Jay Chandrasekhar returns to direct the Vermont State Trooper comedy, the filmmaker reprising his role as…
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