Posts by Nathan Pine
In Upside-Down Move, NBCUniversal Mulls Launch Of Cable Channel That Would Carry Peacock Sports Content
NBCUniversal, which shuttered NBC Sports Network in 2021, is considering launching a sports-focused cable channel that would carry programming available on streaming service Peacock. The venture is being discussed but is not certain to move forward, a person familiar with the situation told Deadline. It comes at a sensitive and dynamic time for an increasingly…
Read MoreBank of Japan watchers still predict next rate hike in October or January
[TOKYO] Bank of Japan (BOJ) watchers increasingly expect authorities to raise the benchmark interest rate either in October or January, according to a Bloomberg survey conducted before US President Donald Trump announced a trade deal with Japan. All 56 economists forecast governor Kazuo Ueda’s board will leave the benchmark rate at 0.5 per cent at…
Read More‘Zombies 4: Dawn Of The Vampires’ Premiere Cements DCOM Franchise As One Of Disney+’s Most Popular
EXCLUSIVE: Vampires, Daywalkers, Zombies, Werewolves, Aliens — oh my! Disney’s Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires is keeping kids and families entertained this summer, raking in 9.3M views globally in its first 10 days on Disney+, Deadline can reveal exclusively. That adds to an already impressive viewing total for the franchise. Per Disney, the Zombies…
Read MoreNative Community Center Comedy Pilot Not Going Forward At NBC
NBC has passed on its remaining comedy pilot, the Untitled Ornelas, Keliiaa and Wilson Project. Primetime-Panic Your Complete Guide to Pilots and Straight-to-Series orders From the Rutherford Falls trio of Sierra Teller Ornelas, Jackie Kaliiaa and Bobby Wilson, the ensemble comedy revolves around the employees at a Native community center in Oakland, CA who hustle…
Read MoreHeavier anti-money laundering penalties could help Singapore maintain high standards as wealth hub
[SINGAPORE] Authorities in Singapore appear to be kicking it up a notch, as they round up more individuals and entities for their involvement in a S$3 billion money laundering scandal unveiled in August 2023. To be clear, action against the 10 foreigners at the heart of the scandal that sent shockwaves across the Republic has…
Read MoreNetflix Has Been Creating Its Own Reality Stars. So It Launched Its Own Universe.
Last Thursday, on a balmy night in Santa Monica, Netflix took over the pier to prove that it too has a phalanx of reality stars that can compete with anything that Disney or NBCUniversal’s Bravo can throw into the water. The lip fillers, bodycon dresses and quilted T-shirts were out in force as around 100…
Read MoreIBM’s software sales disappoint, eclipsing AI mainframe revival
[BENGALURU] IBM beat Wall Street estimates for second-quarter revenue and profit on Wednesday (Jul 23), but lower-than-expected sales in its mainstay software segment overshadowed a renewal in demand for the mainframe business spurred by artificial intelligence (AI) upgrades. IBM’s shares fell 5 per cent in extended trading, after a nearly 30 per cent rise this…
Read MoreChristopher Meloni To Star In Dan Fogelman’s NFL Series For Hulu
Christopher Meloni is set to star in Hulu’s upcoming Dan Fogelman drama series set inside the world of the NFL, with a generational family component. Meloni is said to be playing the head coach of an NFL team. The untitled drama, from 20th Television and Skydance Sports, is written and executive produced by Fogelman and…
Read MoreTesla braces for rough quarters ahead as US ends EV incentives
[AUSTIN] Elon Musk warned of difficult times ahead for Tesla after one of the automaker’s worst quarters in over a decade. Tesla will be a transition period for the next year or more, losing electric vehicle incentives in the US and needing time to roll out autonomous vehicles, the chief executive officer said. “We probably…
Read MoreUp to 74% off at Free People? Yes Please! Shop Matching Sets, Linen Skirts & More for as Low as $15
If you’re a fan of Free People, you know how effortlessly chic the brand’s clothing is. You also probably know that sometimes, the prices can be a tad high. That’s why I tell everyone to scour Free People’s sale section for hidden gems at affordable prices. Right now, you can score an extra 25% off items…
Read MoreWhite House’s AI Action Plan Includes Rules On Ideological Bias And Calls For Removing Regulatory Barriers, But Makes No Comment On Copyright
The White House unveiled an AI Action Plan on Wednesday that prioritizes building out the country’s AI capabilities, including data centers and other support, while removing regulatory barriers. The plan is a contrast to Trump’s predecessor, Joe Biden, who focused on the government’s role in ensuring that the technology was safe. The Trump White House…
Read MoreJeff Daniels Says Donald Trump Is “Everything That’s Wrong” With Us & Hopes His Supporters Are “Losing Tons Of Money”
Jeff Daniels has never been shy about expressing his political views and is giving his take on Donald Trump‘s America and everything the U.S. has lost as a country. During an appearance on Nicolle Wallace‘s The Best People podcast, the Newsroom actor assessed the repercussions of having Trump in the White House. “We’ve lost decency,…
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