Posts by Nathan Pine
AMC Networks Ad & Affiliate Revenue Keeps Sliding In Q3, But CEO Sees “A Modern Media Business” Emerging
AMC Networks posted double-digit declines in advertising and affiliate revenue in the third quarter, falling short of Wall Street analysts’ consensus earnings forecast. Despite the continued downturn in the company’s legacy linear TV operations, CEO Kristin Dolan pointed to streaming gains as a sign that a digital-focused business is starting to emerge. “Our performance in…
Read MoreMillie Bobby Brown Debuts Red Hair at Stranger Things 5 Premiere
See Stranger Things’ Millie Bobby Brown and David Harbour Reunite on Red Carpet Amid Speculation Millie Bobby Brown dialed it up to 11 for her latest look. The actress debuted newly-dyed red hair for the season five premiere of Stranger Things in Los Angeles Nov. 6, ditching the bleach blonde locks that she’d been rocking since February.…
Read MoreInternational Insider: Streaming Quotas In Australia; Netflix’s Latest Polish Drama; Brit List
Welcome to another Insider, your regular Friday fix. Jesse Whittock here with you to run through the big headlines in international film, TV and theater. On we go. Sign up to the newsletter here. Aussie Quotas Prime Video Regulation nation: Australia became the latest country to introduce content quotas on the major streamers this week.…
Read MoreFull ride-hailing licences being evaluated for Trans-Cab, Geolah beyond 2025: LTA
[SINGAPORE] With just under two months left on their one-year provisional permits to offer ride-hailing services, Trans-Cab and Geolah’s eligibility for full ride-hailing licences is being evaluated, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) said. The two companies were given one-year provisional licences to offer the services from Jan 1. If the two newcomers receive the full licence, they…
Read MoreTAICCA & Mirror Fiction Invest $10M In Taiwan Production Outfit Mirror Entertainment
Taiwanese IP development company Mirror Fiction Inc has launched a film and TV production company, Mirror Entertainment, with a $10M (NTD310M) co-investment with Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA). The Taipei-based outfit is developing ten films and TV series projects over the next five years, several of which will be produced with international partners. Eight projects…
Read MoreBBC Initially Rejected Complaints About Martine Croxall’s “Pregnant People” Correction, Saying It Was “In No Way Meant To Be Disrespectful”
EXCLUSIVE: The BBC initially rejected complaints about news presenter Martine Croxall‘s “pregnant people” correction live on air, in a sign of how vexed the issue of transgender identity continues to be at the UK national broadcaster. The BBC’s Executive Complaints Unit ruled on Thursday that Croxall broke impartiality rules by changing her autocue from “pregnant…
Read MoreIkea profit falls 26% to 1.7 billion euros as US tariffs fuel costs
Overall sales from the company’s stores across 63 markets around the world fall for a second year in a row [LONDON] Sweden’s Inter Ikea, which supplies furniture to Ikea stores around the world, said on Friday (Nov 7) its annual operating profit dropped 26 per cent as the impacts of US tariffs drove up costs.…
Read More‘Tistou:’ Pink Parrot Media Boards Animated Adaptation Of Classic French Children’s Novel — AFM
EXCLUSIVE: Pink Parrot Media has picked up world sales rights (excl. France and Benelux) on Tistou, an animated adaptation of Maurice Druon’s classic French children’s novel Tistou les Pouces Verts, and will launch the film at AFM. France’s Finalement produces the film in a co-production with Belgium’s Walking The Dog. The project was first pitched…
Read More‘Frank And Percy:’ Rob Brydon & Felicity Kendal Among Names Added To Cast Of Ian McKellen Comedy, First Look Image Revealed
The cast set for the film adaptation of Frank and Percy, co-produced and financed by John Gore Studios and BK Studios, has been rounded out with Rob Brydon (Gavin and Stacey) and Felicity Kendal (The Good Life) among the names added. Ian McKellen and Roger Allam lead the film, which is an adaptation of the…
Read MoreITV Orders ‘Breaking Ranks: Inside Israel’s War’ Documentary With Testimony From IDF Soldiers
EXCLUSIVE: ITV has commissioned Breaking Ranks: Inside Israel’s War from documentary producer Zandland. The one-off doc will present first-hand recollections of the Israel-Hamas war from Israel Defense Force (IDF) veterans and reservists who have served in the conflict. The producers said the accounts may raise serious questions about conduct on-the-ground and potential breaches of international…
Read MoreUMS Q3 earnings rise 1% to S$10.5 million, announces 1-for-4 bonus issue
[SINGAPORE] UMS Integration on Friday (Nov 7) reported a 1 per cent year-on-year rise in net profit to S$10.5 million for the third quarter ended Sep 30, on the back of an improved gross margin. But the mainboard-listed group’s revenue dipped 9 per cent to S$59.3 million, as sales in the semiconductor and aerospace segments…
Read MoreLondon Film Festival Clocks Record Attendance & ‘Hamnet’ Wins Audience Award
Chloé Zhao’s latest feature, Hamnet, has won the London Film Festival Audience Award. The Maggie O’Farrell adaptation was announced as the Audience Award winner this week by the BFI. The film screened as the Mayor of London Gala during the LFF, with Zhao in attendance alongside her leads Jesse Buckley and Paul Mescal and producers,…
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