Posts by Nathan Pine
The Smallest Country in the World Cup Just Made History
There have been a long list of firsts that have occurred throughout this year’s World Cup, which features an expanded field of 48 teams, bumped from 32 where the field had stood since the 1998 tournament. The latest historic performance came from Curacao, whose second group match resulted in a scoreless draw with Ecuador, earning…
Read MoreAubrey Plaza Reveals ‘Kevin’ Cancellation, Hopes Show Finds “New Owner”
Prime Video has apparently opted to put Kevin down, but series co-creator Aubrey Plaza has hopes the animated show about a talking cat will get to use one of its other nine lives. On Saturday, the Golden Globe nominee announced the “very disappointing” news that the show she co-created with ex Joe Wengert about their…
Read MoreAtlanta Falcons 2026 training camp position battle to watch
NFL teams have wrapped up their respective organized team activities (OTAs) and minicamps, and after a near month-long break, they’ll pick things back up near the end of July for training camp. The first preseason game takes place on Thursday, Aug. 6 on NBC when the Carolina Panthers and Arizona Cardinals face off in the…
Read MoreNetherlands make World Cup history with stunning 5-1 demolition of Sweden
The Netherlands made a statement Saturday, blowing past Sweden 5-1 in a Group F match that was effectively over by halftime. Brian Brobbey struck twice in the opening 17 minutes, then Cody Gakpo added two more right after the break, scoring in the 47th and 54th minutes to put the game out of reach. Anthony…
Read More‘Declarations’ Doc Uses AI To “Give Historical Subjects Agency”
With the United States’ 250th birthday, the documentary filmmakers of Declarations: Black Americans and the Revolutionary War turned to modern technology to reclaim history. Director Stacey Holman and her co-writer/fellow director Maya Tepler explained why chose to use generative AI to “give our historical subjects agency” and how they hope this documentary, premiering June 29…
Read MoreDoes Zlatan Ibrahimovic actually hate Alexi Lalas? Rebecca Lowe weighs in
FOX Sports has received mixed reviews for its coverage of the 2026 FIFA men’s World Cup. Whether positively or negatively, the chemistry, or lack thereof, between Rebecca Lowe, Thierry Henry, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, and Alexi Lalas at the studio desk has the people talking. Ibrahimovic, universally known mononymously as Zlatan, is used to going viral. His…
Read MoreChristian Pulisic should return for USMNT against Turkiye, says former coach
After the USMNT clinched their group for the first time since 2010, there are questions as to whether Christian Pulisic should return from his left calf injury before the Americans reach the knockout round of the 2026 World Cup. One former coach believes the answer is obvious. Gregg Berhalter, who coached the USMNT from 2018-2024,…
Read MoreSam Levinson Defends ‘Euphoria’s “Fairly Critical” Depiction Of OnlyFans Culture: “It Hollows Out The Individual”
Following criticism of Euphoria‘s final season and its depiction of OnlyFans creators, Sam Levinson has addressed the backlash. The creator of the HBO series admitted he took a “fairly critical look” at OnlyFans culture, explaining on Real Time with Bill Maher why he didn’t “affirm this life and how empowering” it can. “If you look…
Read MoreProposed Paramount-WBD Merger Assailed By Archival Producers
The Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger, if it goes through, would not only have a major impact on the future of the media business, but on our collective past. Skydance Media, through its acquisition of Paramount, already controls the CBS News archive. If Paramount succeeds in taking over WBD, it will also assume control of the…
Read MoreBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer expected to resign Monday: Report
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to resign on Monday and outline a timetable for his departure, according to a report by The Observer, raising the prospect of a rapid leadership transition at the top of the U.K. government. The British newspaper reported Saturday that Starmer has concluded his position is no longer tenable…
Read MoreLilly Wachowski’s ‘The Hunted’ In Works With Producer Natasha Lyonne
EXCLUSIVE: Lilly Wachoswki is setting a different kind of stage for her next project, hosting a live reading of her dystopian political thriller The Hunted, currently in late-stage development with a producing team that includes Natasha Lyonne. Co-written by Wachowski and Mickey R. Mahoney, The Hunted will make its debut with an unconventional live read…
Read MoreJennifer Aniston & ‘Friends’ Co-Stars Pay Tribute To James Burrows
With the death of James Burrows, stars of the most beloved sitcoms are mourning the loss of the multi-cam medium’s most decorated director. Following Burrows’ death at age 85, Jennifer Aniston paid tribute to the “father figure” who directed 15 episodes of the hit NBC series in which she starred as Rachel Green, including the…
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