Posts by Nathan Pine
Audible To Launch Podcast Series About Steven Spielberg Impersonator
EXCLUSIVE: Audible is set to launch SPLBERG, an investigative podcast series about Jonathan Taylor Spielberg, a man who convinced an entire Catholic high school in suburban Virginia that he was the nephew of the legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg. The series is hosted and executive produced by journalist Charlie Webster (Scamanda) and will launch on Audible…
Read MoreCIMB says ‘good time’ to invest in battered Indonesia, seeks M&A
The Malaysian lender is looking at various assets that would complement its existing business Published Tue, Jun 9, 2026 · 02:34 PM [KUALA LUMPUR] CIMB Group Holdings, Malaysia’s second-biggest bank, says it is seeking merger and acquisition opportunities in neighbouring Indonesia despite a slump in investor confidence in South-east Asia’s biggest economy. “For investors who…
Read MoreIndia’s Paytm plans 10% staff boost in AI pivot with some roles cut
The digital payments operator has been revamping its business after Indian regulators targeted its banking affiliate two years ago Published Tue, Jun 9, 2026 · 02:19 PM [DELHI] Indian fintech pioneer Paytm is set to hire about 4,000 people over the next nine months, part of a pivot aimed at expanding its merchant network and…
Read MoreLucius Cary Moves From Rain To TFC Management
EXCLUSIVE: After three years as a literary manager at Rain, Lucius Cary has moved to TFC Management. During his time at Rain, Cary represented writers, directors and producers across film and television. Prior to management, Lucius worked in the talent department at ICM Partners and in development at both Paramount Television Studios and Jamie Foxx’s…
Read More‘Squid Game’ & ‘Avengers’ Actors Board Netflix’s ‘Paper Man’
Netflix is following the money in Korea. The streamer has cast Park Hae-soo (Squid Game, Narco-Saints), Claudia Kim (Avengers: Age of Ultron, Gyeongseong Creature, The Atypical Family) and Cho Jung-seok (Hospital Playlist, Exit) to lead crime thriller series Paper Man (working title), which has gone into production. The series follows a man (cho), who works…
Read MoreSteve Hilton’s chances of flipping California governor seat
Republican Steve Hilton is headed to a general-election race against former U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra, as Hilton aims to become California’s first Republican governor in 15 years. Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom can’t run for reelection because he’s term-limited, leaving an open seat, and Republicans are looking to seize the opportunity.…
Read MoreSingPost unveils S$30 million sortation machines that treble its parcels processing capacity
New systems will boost the small and medium parcel processing capacity from 100,000 to 300,000 parcels per day [SINGAPORE] Singapore Post (SingPost) has unveiled its S$30 million automated parcel sortation facility – a touted competitive advantage – at its regional e-commerce logistics hub in Tampines. Comprising two new automated machines – a 3D sorter and…
Read MoreSingPost unveils S$30 million sortation machines that will boost its parcels processing capacity
New systems will increase capacity to process small and medium-sized parcels from 100,000 to 300,000 per day [SINGAPORE] Singapore Post (SingPost) has unveiled its S$30 million automated parcel sortation facility – a touted competitive advantage – at its regional e-commerce logistics hub in Tampines. Comprising two new automated machines – a 3D sorter and an…
Read MoreNetflix Preschool Exec Heather Tilert Upped To VP Kids & Family Series
EXCLUSIVE: Heather Tilert, who has led Netflix‘s Preschool Content team as Director of Preschool Series since joining the streamer in 2018, has been promoted to VP of Kids & Family Series. In the newly created role, Tilert will oversee programming strategy and development across preschool series, animation, and kids & family unscripted series (a separate…
Read MoreJon Stewart Unloads On Trump Storming Out Of ‘Meet The Press’ Interview: “Hissy Fit Of An Incredibly Fragile Man-Baby”
Before attending Game 3 of the NBA Finals, between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs, Monday night Daily Show host Jon Stewart noted that the “excitement in New York is palpable” and that “almost everyone” is rooting for the city’s team. The political comic kicked off the episode by addressing the internet furor…
Read MoreCalifornia Governor Race: Tom Steyer Gains, But It May Not Be Enough
Democrat Tom Steyer, still hoping to compete against Democrat Xavier Becerra in November’s California gubernatorial election, has made gains in the vote count, but it may not be enough to overtake Republican Steve Hilton. The latest results after Monday’s vote drop have Hilton with 25% of the vote, and Steyer with 22.3%. Becerra, who on…
Read MoreAri Aster Reveals He Wrote A Prequel To ‘Hereditary’ But “It Never Feels Like The Right Time”
Despite the resounding financial and critical success of Ari Aster‘s debut feature Hereditary, the horror auteur has no immediate plans for a followup. Amid the American Cinematheque’s annual Bleak Week — which featured a lineup of his fare, including Midsommar: Director’s Cut, Beau Is Afraid and Eddington — the filmmaker spoke at a Q&A yesterday, revealing he…
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