Posts by Nathan Pine
Charles Gaines Dead: ‘Pumping Iron’ Author Was 84
Charles Gaines, whose 1970s book and documentary Pumping Iron helped launch Arnold Schwarzenegger’s career, died July 21. He was 84. Schwarzenegger announced the news on his social media channels with a heartfelt tribute to the writer and lover of outdoor pursuits whom he described as “a lifelong friend.” Born in Jacksonville, Florida on January 6,…
Read MoreJonathan Bailey, Ella Purnell & Maggie Gyllenhaal Set For ‘Dracula’
In one of its biggest rollouts to date, Audible has unveiled a roster of stars for its English-language and international adaptations of Bram Stoker’s 1897 gothic horror classic Dracula ahead of a worldwide launch this fall. Bridgerton and Wicked: For Good star Jonathan Bailey leads the English-language production as Count Dracula, alongside Ella Purnell (Fallout)…
Read MoreRory Scovel Netflix Special Show Must Go On Sets Premiere Date (EXCLUSIVE)
EXCLUSIVE: Rory Scovel has announced a new Netflix special, Show Must Go On, that is set to premiere globally on Tuesday, August 11. Scovel returns to Netflix with a new hour for the first time since 2017’s Rory Scovel Tries Stand-Up for the First Time. No word yet on what he discusses in his new hour, but we…
Read MoreLove Island USA’s Zach Georgiou Reacts to “Tough” Criticism Over Kayda Bosse Romance
Kyra Green & Cashel Barnett: Split The delivered one of the U.S. version’s most unexpected couplings, with Kyra choosing to leave the show during the inaugural season to see if she still had a shot with Cashel after sending him home…only to find out he’d already returned. But, unfortunately, the musically inclined couple split in…
Read More‘Mistry Green’ Trailer: Chris Rock Returns To The Director’s Chair
We have the first official trailer for Misty Green, the first feature film directed by Chris Rock since 2014’s Top Five. Rock directs from a screenplay he also wrote. The film follows Misty, an “undeniably talented actress, but her vices have derailed every attempt to revitalize her career. Her best opportunity in ages arrives in…
Read MoreMLT to divest China warehouses valued at US$107 million to interested party, Changi South property for S$16.6 million
The moves are in line with its continued portfolio rejuvenation efforts, says its manager [SINGAPORE] Mapletree Logistics Trust (MLT) has entered into agreements for the divestment of two China warehouses for a total of 724 million Chinese yuan (US$107 million). It is also divesting a property in Singapore at 39 Changi South Avenue 2 for…
Read MoreUkraine’s war effort gets shakeup after Soviet-Era general fired
Ukraine’s new commander-in-chief, Mykhailo Drapatyi, has been described as representing the “new school” of Ukrainian military leadership, compared with his predecessor, Oleksandr Syrskyi, who was seen as a Soviet-era general. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky fired Syrskyi on Tuesday after protests that started in Kyiv demanding his ouster and the reinstatement of former Defense Minister Mykhailo…
Read MoreYen steadies near 40-year low on rate-hike bets, intervention talks
Japan says it will take decisive action if needed to curb excessive currency weakness Published Wed, Jul 22, 2026 · 08:40 PM [BENGALURU/SINGAPORE] The yen recovered slightly from its weakest level in almost four decades on Wednesday (Jul 22), as traders weighed the possibility of intervention from Tokyo, alongside expectations for quicker rate hikes by…
Read MoreEuropean Film Academy Chief Matthijs Wouter Knol & Greek Filmmaker Athina Rachel Tsangari Join Emily Watson On Sarajevo Film Festival Jury
European Film Academy CEO and Director Matthijs Wouter Knol, Greek filmmaker Athina Rachel Tsangari, director Igor Bezinović and actress Sara Klimoska will all join Emily Watson to head up the Jury of the Competition Program at the upcoming Sarajevo Film Festival. Watson, who is coming off the back of playing Mary Shakespeare in Chloé Zhao’s…
Read MoreBAFTA Adds AI Clause To Submission Rules
BAFTA has once again tweaked its submission rules. In a series of new rules announced this morning, the headline additions include the expansion of the Outstanding British Film Longlist and the addition of a new clause on films created using generative AI. The new AI law reads: “Where the use of Generative AI or other…
Read MoreZelensky’s week from hell exposes Ukraine’s struggle for democracy
Protesters nationwide got what they wanted yesterday when Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed General Oleksandr Syrskyi as commander-in-chief of the armed forces following days of mass demonstrations. Yet this short-term gratification also serves as a bleak reminder that Kyiv’s true object of desire—acceptance by the U.S. and Europe as a reliable democratic partner—is unlikely to materialize any…
Read MoreStick it where the sun don’t shine | Opinion
I don’t know about you, but I hate changing the clocks. My oven has been showing the wrong time since the Obama era. Now Trump (and the House) want to do the job for us. On July 14, the House voted 308-117 to keep most of America on daylight saving time all year. Newsweek produced…
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