Posts by Nathan Pine
Landlord hadn’t seen tenant in weeks, then police make horrifying discovery
A San Diego landlord reached out to law enforcement officials for help after realizing they had not seen their tenant for several weeks. When officers eventually entered the property, they were confronted with a shocking sight. With support from the Sheriff’s Department, San Diego Humane Society’s Humane Law Enforcement officers entered the unit in Vista on…
Read MoreBanijay To Scale ‘Ninja Warrior’ With New International Distribution Deal
Banijay Entertainment is taking on Ninja Warrior. The distributor has swung into action to take the international rights to the mega-obstacle-course format, which was created by Japanese broadcaster TBS. The deal sees Banijay acquire sales rights worldwide, excluding the U.S., Asia, France, Germany and Poland. That still leaves plenty of the world for Banijay to…
Read MoreYen, euro extend slide against US dollar as politics calls the shots
[LONDON] Political developments drove currency markets again on Tuesday (Oct 7) with the yen falling to a two-month low after Sanae Takaichi’s leadership victory in Japan, while the euro remained fragile following the resignation of France’s prime minister. Takaichi, who is expected to become Japan’s next prime minister, has pledged to boost the Japanese economy…
Read MoreJohn Gore Studios Buys Hilary Bevan Jones’ Production House & Hires Francis Hopkinson
Hilary Bevan Jones’ recently launched Hilltop Screen has landed investment from Broadway producer John Gore’s TV and film venture, and drafted in Francis Hopkinson for a new central role. John Gore Studios has bought a majority stake in Hilltop Screen, which former Endor chief and UK drama industry veteran Bevan Jones co-founded with Medwyn Jones,…
Read MoreStablecoins could suck US$1 trillion from emerging markets banks in next three years: Standard Chartered
[LONDON] The boom in US dollar-backed stablecoins, helped by President Donald Trump’s crypto policies, could suck US$1 trillion worth of deposits out of emerging economy banks in the next few years, a report from Standard Chartered estimates. About 99 per cent of all stablecoins are pegged to the US dollar, which economists say effectively makes…
Read More‘Sunday Ninth’ Trailer: Belgian Alzheimer’s Drama With Josse De Pauw & Peter Van Den Begin Set To Premiere in Tallinn
EXCLUSIVE: Kat Steppe’s drama Sunday Ninth, about brothers who reconnect when one of them develops Alzheimer’s, was announced as a contender in Estonia’s Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival on Tuesday and Deadline can unveil the trailer. It is a first fiction feature for Steppe whose previous credits include the documentary series Food for Thought, Taboo and…
Read MoreAlix Earle Uses This Beauty Secret for Dancing With the Stars & It’s on Sale for October Prime Day
What is October Prime Day? October Prime Day, officially known as Prime Big Deal Days, is a second Prime Day Sale that typically occurs in October. This exclusive event for Amazon Prime Membership holders offers major discounts and Amazon deals just in time for the holiday season. Shoppers can expect lightning deal prices and the…
Read More‘Gavin & Stacey’ Co-Creator Ruth Jones Sets BBC Comedy About Middle-Aged Relationships
Ruth Jones is back in business with the BBC. After the record-breaking Gavin & Stacey finale, the BAFTA-winner has set a comedy about middle-aged relationships, co-written and co-starring Steve Speirs (Stella). The untitled series tells the story of an unlikely friendship between two people who meet at a knee trauma clinic: retired teacher Clive, a…
Read MoreSingapore shares continue to rally; STI up 1.1%
[SINGAPORE] Singapore shares closed higher on Tuesday (Oct 7), buoyed by local bank DBS’ continued rally. The benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) rose 1.1 per cent or 50.55 points to end at 4,472.26. The STI’s top gainer was Yangzijiang Shipbuilding , which rose 4.1 per cent or S$0.14 to S$3.52. It was also the most…
Read MoreOctober Prime Day Kicks Off with These Steals—Don’t Blink or You’ll Miss Them
What is Prime Day? Prime Day is a sale with Amazon deals for Prime members. Originally a one-day sale, it has expanded to a two-day event packed with discounts across fashion, beauty, tech, and home categories. Amazon now holds two sales yearly—a July Prime Day and a second Prime Day in the fall, known as…
Read MoreNordic PSB Drama Is Rising, But Commissioners Still Feel The Heat – MIA Market
Dramas from public service broadcasters in the Nordics are rising, but scripted commissioners are feeling the heat amid multiple market challenges. As investment falls elsewhere in the world and local budgets are increasingly stretched, the need to pivot to attract younger viewers and better cater to other audiences has heightened to new levels, according to…
Read MoreBHP sharpens Asia focus; bets on copper, potash over rare earths
Asia’s demand resilience underscores the mining giant’s commitment to the region [SINGAPORE] BHP is doubling down on Asia as the centre of gravity for global commodity demand, while placing long-term bets on copper and potash as its core future-facing commodities, sidelining smaller plays such as rare earths. The Australian miner – the world’s largest listed…
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