Posts by Nathan Pine
Kiefer Sutherland & Al Pacino’s ‘Father Joe’ Gets North American Deal
EXCLUSIVE: Vertical has acquired North American rights to Father Joe, the Venice Film Festival action-thriller starring Kiefer Sutherland, Ever Anderson, Michael Rispoli, and Oscar winner Al Pacino. Written and produced by Luc Besson, the film heralds from director Barthélémy Grossmann. Vertical is planning a wide theatrical release in 2027 after it struck the deal with…
Read MoreCapture Boards Sales On Josh Holloway-Led Western ‘Flint’ — AFM
EXCLUSIVE: Capture, the international sales joint venture between Signature Entertainment and Capstone Studios, has boarded international sales rights to Flint, the Western starring Josh Holloway and based on the novel by popular author Louis L’Amour. Written and directed by Ryan Whitaker, the film features an ensemble cast including Sarah Gadon, Max Martini, Dianna Agron, Mike…
Read MoreKhloe Kardashian Punched “Whores” in Hotel Room After Finding Lamar Odom in 20-Person “Circle Jerk”
Khloe Kardashian fought for her marriage with Lamar Odom—quite literally. Kris Jenner took a stroll down memory lane during the Nov. 5 episode of The Kardashians, recalling an evening when she and her daughter barged in on the NBA player in a hotel room amid his challenges with substance abuse. “The most crazy thing that Khloe and…
Read MoreIHH Healthcare to cut close to 400 jobs across S’pore, Hong Kong and Malaysia
Around 380 staff are affected in the changes, which are part of its transformation efforts [SINGAPORE] Close to 400 employees at IHH Healthcare will be leaving the organisation as it looks at consolidating its business support services. In a statement on Thursday (Nov 4), the healthcare group said that those affected are from its Singapore,…
Read MoreAscendas Firstspace considering US$500 million India IPO: sources
The joint venture between the CapitaLand unit and Firstspace Realty has held preliminary talks with investment banks, they add Published Thu, Nov 5, 2026 · 08:24 PM [MUMBAI] Ascendas Firstspace Development Management is considering an initial public offering in India that could raise about US$500 million, according to people familiar with the matter, as the…
Read MoreGareth Southgate Strikes Sky Sports Deal For Podcasts, YouTube
Ex-England soccer manager Gareth Southgate has struck a content deal with Sky Sports. Southgate’s 1071 Media is partnering with Sky Sports on YouTube and podcast content, with Sky Media representing the formats commercially. Hosted by Match of the Day’s Mark Chapman with Conor Coady, The Football Dugout will be a weekly podcast and YouTube show…
Read MoreArtemis II tore “hole” in Earth’s atmosphere, raising GPS concerns
NASA‘s Artemis II mission in April 2026 created unusually large disturbances in Earth’s upper atmosphere during its historic journey around the Moon, which researchers say could affect the accuracy of precision technologies such as GPS, drones, and self-driving cars. The findings raise questions about the potential impact on GPS and other navigation technologies in the…
Read MoreWhat a blue Texas means for Elon Musk’s future
Elon Musk left California for Texas, hoping to put Democratic regulators behind him. But after Tuesday’s election, the Tesla CEO may find that the political climate he moved to escape is catching up with him in the state he now calls home. Democrats won every statewide executive office in Texas, flipped the state House for…
Read MoreChannel 4 Cancels ‘Married At First Sight UK’ After Rape Allegations
Channel 4 has canceled Married at First Sight UK (MAFS UK) following two external reviews into welfare on the show that was hit by rape allegations earlier this year. Despite one review saying “it would be reasonable to continue producing future series,” Channel 4 CEO Priya Dogra said MAFS UK has now “run its course.”…
Read MoreAnalysts trim UOB target price as margin squeeze and rising costs cloud 2027 outlook
Jefferies downgrades the bank to ‘hold’; Maybank bucks the trend with an upgrade to ‘buy’ [SINGAPORE] Analysts have cut their target price for UOB as shrinking lending margins and rising operating costs are projected to pressure its earnings in 2027 – despite the bank’s improving wealth management and loan growth. CGS International, Citi, Jefferies, Maybank…
Read MoreTrustNordisk Boards Viking Drama ‘Stiklestad’ — AFM
TrustNordisk has acquired international sales rights to the Viking drama Stiklestad and will present the project at the upcoming American Film Market. Stiklestad will be directed by Erik Skjoldbjærg, whose previous credits include Insomnia, starring Stellan Skarsgårdm, which was later remade in English under the same name and directed by Christopher Nolan. Skjoldbjærg’s credits also…
Read MoreMultiple Planes Targeted by Suspected Bomb Threats Across Europe
Multiple planes were targeted by suspected bomb threats in Europe on Thursday, days after a spate of similar incidents caused chaos. An Aer Lingus plane, with more than 150 people on board, was forced to divert to a military base in France, while planes heading for Bulgaria and Poland were also impacted. French Prime Minister…
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