Posts by Nathan Pine
A New Dimension In Horror: How Paul And Neville Raschid Are Changing The Interactive Film Space – “The In-Cinema Experience Is So Special”
From Halloween, the Genesis Cinema in London is conducting an experiment in terror — until the end of 2025, the independent East End venue will be screening the latest experimental film by British director Paul Raschid. Called The Run, it’s a survival horror set in Northern Italy, in which a female fitness instructor/influencer is besieged…
Read MoreNvidia storms past US$5 trillion valuation as AI boom powers meteoric rise
The milestone underscores the company’s transformation from a niche graphics-chip designer into the backbone of the global AI industry [NEW YORK] Nvidia made history on Wednesday (Oct 29) as the first company to reach US$5 trillion in market value, powered by a stunning rally that has cemented its place at the centre of the global…
Read MoreNeil Zeiger & Martin Proctor Launch Flickers Films With Slate Including New Drama From ‘Life on Mars’ Scribe Ashley Pharoah
EXCLUSIVE: Industry vets Neil Zeiger and Martin Proctor have launched indie label Flickers Films with a slate of co-productions that includes a new drama from Ashes to Ashes screenwriter Ashley Pharoah and documentary filmmaker Ann Hawker’s first dramatic movie. The new banner will cover film and TV, and span scripted and docs. Zeiger was Creative…
Read MoreUBS Q3 profit beats expectations as investment banking rebounds, legal costs ease
[ZURICH] UBS Group profit beat expectations in the third quarter as investment banking revenue and lower-than-forecast legal costs boosted performance. The Zurich-based bank said net income was US$2.5 billion in the three months through September, compared with a consensus for US$1.4 billion. The result was aided by a release of provisions related to the settlement…
Read MoreMercedes beats margin forecasts as premium sales offset job-cut charges
[BERLIN/FRANKFURT] German carmaker Mercedes-Benz on Wednesday (Oct 29) reported stronger than expected margins at its core autos business as improved sales of premium models helped to offset one-off charges related to ongoing job cuts. Like rivals including Porsche and BMW, Mercedes faces particular challenges in the Chinese premium and luxury market, where a price war…
Read MoreVietnam boutique brands expand to Singapore amid rising demand
These labels, which do well among Singaporeans on their home turf, are setting up outlets to hawk trendy, affordable fashion [SINGAPORE] Along the first floor of Suntec City, a splash of lime green stands out from the other beige storefronts. Loud decor – lime-green walls, lime-green floors, and a lime-green sculpture of a handbag the…
Read MoreChina blows past record for Europe car sales on hybrid, EV gains
The Asian nation’s latest plug-in hybrids offer long electric-only ranges, rapid charging and generous standard equipment at prices below European rivals [LONDON] Chinese carmakers posted their best month ever in Europe, roaring past previous highs in September on surging demand for battery-powered and hybrid-electric models. Companies led by BYD, Saic Motor’s MG and Chery Automobile…
Read MoreMaybank upgrades OUE Reit to ‘buy’ amid lower cost of debt in Q3
[SINGAPORE] Analysts are positive on OUE Real Estate Investment Trust (Reit) on the back of its declining cost of debt in Q3 – with Maybank Securities equity analyst Krishna Guha on Tuesday (Oct 28) upgrading his call on the counter to “buy” from “hold”. In Guha’s report, he noted that this rating comes amid “lower…
Read MoreWhat’s Up With The Fallout For Adult Upscale Movies At The Fall Box Office
In a town that still enjoys the prestige of championing original, auteur-driven adult fare for the big screen, the fall’s box office has given studio executives cause for concern. 20th Century Studios’ much-hoped-for awards contender biopic Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere was no Bob Dylan or Bob Marley at the box office, with an $8.88…
Read MoreiX Biopharma raises gross proceeds of S$6.7 million from placement
The group intends to raise at least S$5 million from the exercise, with new shares issued at S$0.10 apiece [SINGAPORE] Singapore-based speciality pharmaceutical and nutraceutical company iX Biopharma raised gross proceeds of S$6.7 million in a placement to raise funds for its expansion into the US. The group had intended to raise at least S$5…
Read More‘High Potential’ Pays Tribute To Original Series’ Co-Creator Nicolas Jean
High Potential paid tribute to Nicolas Jean during the closing credits of the ABC procedural. The French screenwriter was one of the co-creators of the series HPI, the original series that inspired the U.S. adaptation starring Kaitlin Olson. “In Memory of Nicolas Jean,” read the title card at the end of Episode 7 of the…
Read MoreDirectors at beverage distributor Ascent Bridge quit, citing governance lapses; board rejects claims
A requisition for an extraordinary general meeting to oust these directors has been withdrawn [SINGAPORE] A boardroom battle at Ascent Bridge has culminated in the resignation of three independent directors, including its audit committee chairman and lead independent director, amid a dispute over corporate governance. The company announced on Wednesday (Oct 29) through the Singapore…
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