Posts by Nathan Pine
Simu Liu Says Replacing Background Actors With AI Is “So Antithetical” To His Own Career Development, Argues “Art Is Art Because It’s Human”
Simu Liu isn’t on board with using AI to replace actors, including and especially background performers. Recently, the Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings actor pushed back on a take from Shark Tank‘s Kevin O’Leary, who posited that replacing extras with artificial intelligence could bring down bloated production budgets on many films, including…
Read MoreSingapore drafts framework for cross-border trade of renewable energy certificates within Asean
The framework aims to help countries standardise their approaches for the tracking and accounting of cross-border RECs [SINGAPORE] Singapore, along with an international standard setter for energy attributes, has developed a draft framework that could facilitate the cross-border trading of renewable energy certificates (RECs) within South-east Asia. This means that corporates in Singapore can buy…
Read More‘Scrubs’: Tim Hobert Steps Down; Aseem Batra Becomes Solo Showrunner Of ABC Reboot
EXCLUSIVE: Now in its final stretch, the Scrubs reboot’s lengthy road to the screen has taken another turn with a behind-the-scenes change. One of the series’ showrunners, Tim Hobert, has stepped down, with the other, Aseem Batra, assuming the duties solo, Deadline has learned. Hobert and Batra co-wrote the opening episode of the new ABC…
Read MoreKelsey Grammer Welcomes Baby No. 8 at Age 70 as Wife Kayte Gives Birth
Kelsey Grammer is saying cheers to a new addition. The Frasier alum, 70, shared that his wife Kayte Walsh, 46, gave birth to their fourth baby together, a son named Christopher. “It was like three days ago,” Kelsey told cohosts Danielle Fishel, Will Friedle and Rider Strong during the Oct. 27 episode of their Pod Meets World podcast.…
Read More‘The Pitt’ Influences Viewers Who Are Tackling Real-Life Medical Issues, USC Norman Lear Center Study Finds
A USC Norman Lear Center study finds viewers are influenced by The Pitt‘s realistic portrayals of the medical profession, giving them a greater understanding of medical practice in real-life and moving them to take real-world action on certain health issues. The survey of HBO Max viewers found nearly 90% of those who saw at least…
Read MoreNordstrom’s End of Season Sale: Up to 50% Off Fall & Winter Boots, Jackets, Beauty Sets & More
Whether you’re looking to stock up on new stylish pieces to add to your autumnal wardrobe or you’re gift shopping early for the upcoming holidays, there’s a limited-time sale at Nordstrom that you can’t miss. The style, beauty, and home retailer is currently running its up to 50% off End Of Season Sale! Hundreds of…
Read MoreJennifer Lawrence Reflects On Past Interviews & Says She Was “Annoying”: “Ariana Grande’s Impression Of Me On SNL Was Spot-On”
Jennifer Lawrence is reflecting on her old interviews and finds herself “annoying,” saying she was cautious about speaking to the press to promote her new movies due to potential backlash. In an interview with The New Yorker, Lawrence said she once told Viola Davis, “Every time I do an interview, I think, ‘I can’t do…
Read MoreStocks to watch: Cordlife, Seatrium, First Reit, CICT, KIT, Keppel Pacific Oak US Reit
[SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Tuesday (Oct 28): Cordlife : The cord blood bank said on Monday it had submitted its response to the Ministry of Health within the 14 days extension granted to the group to reply to the ministry’s plan to suspend the…
Read MoreSundance Institute Workers Form Union Ahead Of 2026 Film Festival
The workers at Sundance Institute have formed a union. Just a few months ahead of the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, the group of around 40 staffers delivered a petition to leadership asking for voluntary recognition of their decision to be represented by the Communications Workers of America (CWA) Local 9003. Hours later, management agreed. “The…
Read MoreCozy Winter Finds at Free People: Socks, Scarves & Hats Under $40
Winter is coming, whether you like it or not. Tbh, I’m not personally the biggest fan of chilly weather, but it does bring something to look forward to – extra ways to accessorize. But it doesn’t have to be boring! We’re making a case for cozy and colorful cold weather essentials this season, and we…
Read MorePentagon Disputes ‘A House Of Dynamite’ Accuracy On Missile Reliability; “Respectfully Disagree,” Says Kathryn Bigelow Drama Screenwriter
The Department of Defense and Netflix are in a clash over how accurate nuclear disaster drama A House of Dynamite truly is. Highlighting a specific major HoD plot point, an October 16 memo from officials at the Pentagon was produced with the intent to address “false assumptions” from the film. The document says the failure…
Read MoreCICT’s Q3 net property income rises 1.6% to S$294.4 million
[SINGAPORE] CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust’s (CICT) net property income (NPI) grew 1.6 per cent year on year to S$294.4 million for the third quarter ended September 2025, while revenue for the quarter grew 1.5 per cent to S$403.9 million. In its Q3 business update on Tuesday (Oct 27), the manager said that the real estate…
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