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Chinese data centre firm GDS aims to raise over US$1 billion for international unit DayOne: sources
GDS is aiming to build up DayOne into an independently run and separately listed unit in the mid to long term [HONG KONG/SINGAPORE] GDS Holdings, one of China’s largest data centre operators, is seeking to raise over US$1 billion in a new funding round for its international unit DayOne’s expansion, four people with knowledge of…
Read MoreFrom Time Lord To Member Of A Female Heist Gang: Jodie Whittaker Talks ‘Frauds’ — MIPCOM
A gang of criminals teaming up to pull off a big heist is familiar ground in film and TV, but ITV Studios-distributed drama Frauds flips the script by making this a female team. Doctor Who star Jodie Whittaker plays Sam and is part of the ensemble alongside Suranne Jones, who co-created the show, and a…
Read MoreGwendoline Christie Joins German Series ‘Black Gold’; BBC Drama Appointment’; Dutch Cyber Thriller Shooting; ‘Ghosts Australia’ Producer Lands Role – Global Briefs
Gwendoline Christie Boards German Drama ‘Black Gold‘ Game of Thrones star Gwendoline Christie, Marton Csokas (The Luminaries) and Merlin Sandmeyer (Die Discounter) have joined the cast of German-language oil town drama Black Gold. Joining them are two-time Academy Award winner Hans Zimmer, who will compose the score alongside violinist Aleksey Igudesman. Christie and Csokas play…
Read MoreWe Found the Most Stylish Turtlenecks You’ll Want To Live in This November
Turtlenecks have officially left their “basic” era. Once seen as sensible but snoozy, the classic knit is now one of fall’s most effortlessly stylish staples. Whether you’re slipping into a ribbed, body-skimming version for a sleek office look or cozying up in a chunky cable knit for weekend lounging, the best turtlenecks instantly pull an…
Read MoreSky Eyes TV Adaptation Of Comedian Frankie Boyle’s Crime Novel ‘Meantime’
EXCLUSIVE: Sky is close to agreeing a deal to adapt Scottish comedian Frankie Boyle‘s debut novel into a TV series. Although nothing is yet confirmed, the Comcast-owned broadcaster is planning to reimagine Meantime, which was described by The Guardian newspaper as “Withnail and I meets James Bond.” The project is housed at Expectation, the BBC…
Read MoreSingapore shares dip 0.3%, even as regional markets rise
[SINGAPORE] Shares on the Singapore bourse closed lower on Thursday (Oct 16), bucking the gains charted in most regional markets. The benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) slipped 0.3 per cent, or 12.22 points, to 4,356.20. Across the broader market, decliners outnumbered advancers 305 to 227, with total turnover at S$1.5 billion. Yangzijiang Shipbuilding was the…
Read MoreCanal+ Strikes Agreement For Stake In French Cinema Chain UGC & Plans Secondary Listing In Johannesburg
Canal has signed an agreement for a 34% stake in French cinema operator UGC, as the London-listed Euro giant announced plans for a secondary listing in South Africa. The UGC agreement will see the Paris-based company make a “long-term commitment to French and European cinema and theatrical exhibition,” according to Canal+ CEO Maxime Saada. The…
Read MoreKevin Federline Shares Rare Update on His and Britney Spears’ Sons
And while Kevin emphasized that Preston and Jayden had a “transformative” experience in Hawaii, Jayden has already returned to Los Angeles to get serious about his music career. “Jayden has already returned to L.A., chasing his music dreams,” Kevin shared. “Preston is finding his way as an adult. Watching both of them grow into themselves…
Read MoreCelia Imrie’s Fart Helps Lift BBC’s ‘The Celebrity Traitors’ To Series High Rating
Warning: Spoilers ahead for the third episode of The Celebrity Traitors Celia Imrie has put some wind in the sails of The Celebrity Traitors’ viewing figures. The British actress, known for her work in Bridget Jones and Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, provided one of the TV moments of the year when she passed…
Read MoreBFI’s Ama Ampadu On Her Eclectic Career & The “Exceptional” Year Of British Filmmaking: “We’ve Got To Find A Way To Keep This Momentum Going”
2025 has been an impressive year for the British Film Institute, in its often scrutinized role as a supporter of original filmmaking, with breakout titles emerging across the festival circuit. Popular titles include the BFI’s trio of Cannes debuts, Harris Dickinson’s Urchin, My Father’s Shadow by Akinola Davies Jr., and Harry Lighton’s Pillion. Over in…
Read MoreUBS tightens scrutiny of client funds mainly in Singapore and Hong Kong amid regulatory pressure: sources
The Zurich-based lender is using Deloitte and KPMG to help screen client documentation [SINGAPORE] UBS Group is increasing scrutiny of the sources of client money in its fast-growing Asian wealth hubs, pressing some customers into greater disclosures as the Swiss bank seeks to stamp out the risk of further clashes with regulators. The Zurich-based lender…
Read MoreDBS, Banque Saudi Fransi join forces to boost payment flows across Asia, GCC
The partnership will boost GCC trade, finance and currency-clearing collaboration across the region [SINGAPORE] DBS Group, the largest bank in South-east Asia, said on Thursday (Oct 16) that it has partnered with Riyadh-based Banque Saudi Fransi (BSF) to strengthen trade finance and payment flows between Asia and Saudi Arabia. The partnership, aimed at capitalising on…
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