Posts by Nathan Pine
‘The Bad Guys 2’ Review: DreamWorks’ Patchy Family Animation Takes Time To Find Its Groove
The first Bad Guys (2022) stood out for several reasons, primarily for a voice cast that sounded like the most stellar Sundance movie ever. The reason it worked, however, is that it capitalized on parent fatigue, replacing the black-and-white lecturing of the average Disney morality tale with subversive shades of grey, asking kids to root…
Read MoreElizabeth Warren Says Skydance-Paramount Merger Approval “Must Be Investigated For Any Criminal Behavior”
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) reacted to the FCC approval of the Skydance–Paramount merger, again raising questions of whether the green light was the result of a corporate bribery of Donald Trump. In a statement, Warren said, “Bribery is illegal no matter who is president. It sure looks like Skydance and Paramount paid $36 million to…
Read More‘Spinal Tap II: The End Continues’ Trailer Rocks Comic-Con
“Nigel, David and Derek haven’t seen the film,” Rob Reiner said Thursday before unveiling the first trailer for his mockumentary sequel Spinal Tap II: The End Continues during Collider’s Directors on Director panel at Comic-Con. Spinal Tap II has Christopher Guest (Nigel Tufnel), Michael McKean (David St. Hubbins) and Harry Shearer (Derek Smalls) back as legendary heavy metal band Spinal Tap.…
Read MoreIntel says revenue rose as it cut ranks
Published Fri, Jul 25, 2025 · 07:08 AM [SAN FRANCISCO] Intel on Thursday posted quarterly revenue that topped market expectations, saying it has cut about 15 per cent of its workforce to be “more agile.” The US chip maker also said it “will no longer move forward” with projects in Germany and Poland as part…
Read MoreAnthropologie’s Insane Sale-On-Sale: How To Score an Extra 40% off and Save Big on What You Want
As if Anthropologie’s sale section wasn’t already filled with amazing discounts on fashion, jewelry, and home items, you can now score an extra 40% off on things that are already marked down. If you do the math, that means you’ll be getting up to 81% off the hottest summer styles, including euro girl summer staples.…
Read MoreFCC Commissioner Anna Gomez Delivers Blistering Statement On Skydance-Paramount Approval, Says Companies Chose “Capitulation Over Courage”
The sole Democrat on the FCC delivered a blistering statement on the FCC’s approval of the Skydance–Paramount merger, saying that the companies bowed to pressure from the Trump administration to secure the deal. Anna Gomez voted against the merger, with FCC Chairman Brendan Carr and Commissioner Olivia Trusty, both Republicans, voting in favor. “After months…
Read More‘NCIS: Tony & Ziva’ Takes Comic-Con, Drops New Trailer
Tony and Ziva made their Comic-Con debut Thursday in San Diego, where stars Michael Weatherly and Cote de Pablo regaled the crowd with a new trailer and tales from the set of the newest NCIS spinoff. The 10-episode series dubbed NCIS: Tony & Ziva will premiere September 4 with three episodes on Paramount+. Following the premiere, new…
Read MoreOil pares gains on possible US approval for Chevron to renew Venezuelan operations
[HOUSTON] Oil pared gains on Thursday afternoon following a Reuters report that US President Donald Trump’s administration may allow Chevron to resume operations in Venezuela. Brent crude futures were up 26 cents, or 0.38 per cent, to US$68.77 a barrel by 1.14 pm CDT (1814 GMT). US West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose 44 cents, or 0.67…
Read MoreParamount Co-CEO Chris McCarthy To Depart Upon Completion Of Skydance Acquisition As Deal Gets FCC Approval
Chris McCarthy, co-CEO of Paramount Global and president of Showtime/MTV Entertainment, has opted to depart the company once its acquisition by Skydance is completed early next month. McCarthy, a 22-year veteran of Paramount Global and predecessor Viacom, is making the move ahead of Skydance announcing the post-merger leadership of the combined company. The news comes…
Read MoreAstronomer Employee Kristin Cabot Resigns After Coldplay Scandal With Andy Byron
What did Coldplay’s Chris Martin say that caused a viral scandal for former Astronomer CEO Andy Byron? Performing at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., on July 15, Coldplay frontman Chris Martin zeroed in on two people who seemingly sprang out of each other’s arms once they saw that they were on the jumbotron. “The way…
Read MoreMachine Gun Kelly Celebrates Pete Davidson Expecting Baby With Pregnant Elsie Hewitt
However, he went on to share that his friendship with Pete, 31, only grew from there. “I don’t have any siblings, you know, so when you see someone like Pete, like that’s like my little brother,” the rapper shared. “He’s my best friend too.” He continued, “It’s kind of like you have the opportunity to…
Read MoreJamie Lee Curtis Confirms ‘Murder, She Wrote’ Reboot In Works: “Oh, It’s Happening”
After Deadline reported a Murder, She Wrote reboot in the works at Universal, Jamie Lee Curtis has officially confirmed she’s on the case. The Oscar winner revealed she “a minute away” from taking over the late Angela Lansbury’s beloved middle-aged mystery writer and amateur sleuth role, Jessica Fletcher, in a feature adaptation of the CBS…
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