Posts by Nathan Pine
Next Wave Of European Showrunners Revealed
EXCLUSIVE: As Europe pushes for more showrunners, a dozen writers from across the continent have been selected for an EU-backed programme headed by some big names from Borgen, Doctor Who and Neumatt. The European Showrunner Programme is for experienced series writers who want to make the jump to showrunner. It is overseen by Jeppe Gjervig…
Read MoreMeaning behind “X” gesture players can use to stop matches at the World Cup
Players competing at the 2026 World Cup will have a new tool to report racist abuse during matches: crossing their arms to form an “X”—a signal that can immediately trigger FIFA‘s anti-discrimination protocol and potentially stop play. The crossed-arms “No Racism” gesture was first introduced during the 2024 Under-20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia and…
Read More‘Rise And Fall Of Rome’ Documentary Coming From Pernel Media
EXCLUSIVE: Pernel Media has added to its Rise and Fall of franchise by exploring one of the greatest empires of all, Rome. The popular doc series will tackle the epic 1,200 year empire in a single, continuous narrative, from the founding kings to the fall of the west in 476 AD. The series is built…
Read MoreChinese, HK investors banned from SpaceX IPO on security grounds: sources
The decision is driven by internal guidance related to US International Traffic in Arms Regulations Published Fri, Jun 5, 2026 · 06:41 PM [HONG KONG/NEW YORK] Underwriters on SpaceX’s US$75 billion initial public offering have been told not to accept orders from investors in Hong Kong and China, citing US restrictions around the export of…
Read MoreSingtel gets funding boost from government to strengthen AI push, create high-value roles
Telco will partner Digital Industry Singapore in a move that can help the Republic strengthen its artificial-intelligence sovereign capabilities [SINGAPORE] Singtel will partner Digital Industry Singapore (DISG) to strengthen its capabilities in AI-enabled operations, digital infrastructure and customer platforms, and create new AI-related roles. The initiative, which was announced on Friday (Jun 5) at Singtel’s…
Read MoreInside Nicholas Galitzine’s Masters of the Universe Transformation
Yes, Nicholas Galitzine has the power. But even with the Sword of Grayskull on hand for his role as the iconic superhero He-Man in the June 5 release Masters of the Universe, transforming into the ultra-buff Prince Adam of Eternia, “was an every day a week thing,” the 31-year-old told E! News’ Will Marfuggi at…
Read MoreLatest data show Californian conundrum: high growth but high unemployment
California, the epicenter of the artificial intelligence boom, continues to grow its economy faster than the nation, but more people are losing their jobs and the cost of living remains high. New economic indicators released this week show how the Golden State is grappling with the effects of the Iran war, as well as an…
Read MoreData centre operator DayOne raises US$4.5 billion in Series C funding
New investors include sovereign wealth fund Indonesia Investment Authority and Achi Capital Partners [SINGAPORE] Data centre operator DayOne announced on Friday (Jun 5) that it has raised US$4.5 billion in the final closing of its Series C financing round. It was led by existing investors Coatue and Hillhouse, which are now DayOne’s two largest shareholders.…
Read MoreMore Cuba sanctions as pressure builds
The U.S. has imposed new sanctions on Cuba in the Trump administration’s latest move to ramp up pressure on the Communist-led Caribbean island, which is already facing fuel shortages and an economy in free fall. The fresh sanctions are set to be imposed on five entities as well as Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, his wife…
Read MoreChinese brokers pump US$5.6 billion offshore to fight Wall Street
Brokers are prioritising overseas growth to escape intensifying competition in the domestic market Published Fri, Jun 5, 2026 · 04:41 PM [BEIJING] Chinese brokerages are doubling down on international expansion with at least US$5.6 billion in planned capital injections this year, pressing ahead with Beijing’s ambitions to build world-class investment banks capable of rivalling Wall…
Read MoreBBC Studios Sends Karl Warner To L.A. For Global Formats Role
BBC Studios has forged a newly-created global formats role for Karl Warner in L.A. Warner is relocating to the U.S. and being tasked with “identifying, partnering with, and scaling the next generation of creator led IP for global television formats” in an EVP, Global Creator Partnerships & Creative Development post, for which he will report…
Read MoreChina’s Damai Entertainment Sets International Release For $223M Surprise Hit ‘Dear You’
Damai Entertainment, the Chinese film company previously known as Alibaba Pictures, has revealed the international rollout plans for surprise $223M hit Dear You, starting with Hong Kong and other Chinese-speaking territories later this month. The relatively small drama, released on April 30, has surprised the local industry by becoming the second-highest grossing film of the…
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