Posts by Nathan Pine
Netflix Turns Attention To ‘Florida’ In Sequel To Norwegian Disaster Series ‘La Palma’
Netflix is returning to hit Norwegian disaster series La Palma. The streamer has greenlit a mini-series sequel titled Florida for the show that is currently ranking in the top 10 of Netflix’s non-English language charts. La Palma stars Severance breakout Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, Thea Sofie Loch Næss and Ingrid Bolsø Berdal. Partly based on the…
Read MoreKaroline Leavitt’s baby name matches prediction from WHCA dinner
Karoline Leavitt’s daughter’s name was predicted by a mentalist at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, weeks before she gave birth. At the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on April 25—marred by a shooting, believed to be an attempt on President Donald Trump’s life—mentalist Oz Pearlman provided the entertainment. Pearlman, whose “mind-reading abilities” has seen him perform…
Read MoreIran uncertainty, credit costs in focus for UOB as analysts stay cautious with ‘hold’ ratings
This comes even after the lender’s Q1 profit beat consensus estimates by around 3% [SINGAPORE] Analysts have kept their “hold” ratings on UOB, citing concerns over costs and asset-quality risks as the conflict in the Middle East continues. This comes even after the lender’s first-quarter results exceeded expectations. DBS Group Research analyst Lim Rui Wen…
Read MoreRebel Wilson A “Liar” After Claiming ‘The Deb’ Actress Made Complaint
Rebel Wilson has been described as a “fantastical liar” in the closing arguments of an explosive defamation trial over The Deb, her directorial debut. Wilson is being sued for defamation by Charlotte MacInnes, The Deb‘s lead actress. MacInnes claims Wilson tarnished her reputation by alleging that she had made a sexual harassment complaint against The Deb producer Amanda Ghost, then…
Read MoreBaidu’s AI chip unit plans dual IPO in Shanghai and Hong Kong
The semiconductor company is working with China International Capital on the listing in the mainland Chinese city Published Fri, May 8, 2026 · 04:53 PM [SHANGHAI] Baidu’s chip unit Kunlunxin is planning an initial public offering (IPO) on Shanghai’s Nasdaq-style bourse in addition to a separate listing plan in Hong Kong, as the Chinese search-engine…
Read MoreFrancis Ford Coppola, Sandra Hüller, Stellan Skarsgård, Juliette Binoche & Joachim Trier Join 4,700 Cinema Professionals In Open Letter Calling For EU To “Future-Proof” MEDIA Program
Juliette Binoche, Francis Ford Coppola Joachim Trier, Ruben Östlund, Stellan Skarsgård, Sandra Hüller and Vicky Krieps have joined calls for the European Union “to future-proof” the bloc’s 35-year MEDIA program which has supported thousands of films over the years. They are among more than 4,700 cinema professionals to have signed an open letter entitled “Europe…
Read MoreNintendo plans Switch 2 price increase as outlook disappoints
Published Fri, May 8, 2026 · 04:24 PM NINTENDO said it will increase the price of its Switch 2 console to US$500 from US$450, acknowledging pressure on profitability of its flagship device heading into its second year on the market. The Kyoto-based company will make the global change on Sept 1, it said in reporting…
Read MoreFirst Look At Spanish Sci-Fi Flick ‘Pacifico’ — Cannes Market
Here’s the first teaser trailer for Pacifico, the large-scale Spanish-language sci-fi title starring Gabi de Faria (Superman), Manolo Cardona (Narcos), Christopher Von Uckermann (Rebelde), Claudio Cataño (Cien años de soledad), Ricardo Abarca (Que Culpa Tiene el Niño), and Maria Nela Sinisterra (Corazon de Leon). Described as an adventure sci-fi film, Pacifico follows a group of…
Read More‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Showrunner On Surprise Proposal, Shocking Cliffhangers
SPOILER ALERT: The story includes details about the Season 22 finale of Grey’s Anatomy. Grey’s Anatomy may have not ended its 22nd season with the typical jaw-dropping cliffhanger in order to send off veteran cast members Kim Raver and Kevin McKidd, but the finale did offer some big twists, leaving most characters’ futures uncertain. In…
Read MoreRafe Spall To Star In Euro TV Co-Pro ‘The Death Of Sherlock Holmes’
Rafe Spall will star in The Death of Sherlock Holmes, a European drama series about a missing chapter in the life of the famous British sleuth. Sky‘s Switzerland arm, content financier and producer Silver Reel, Switzerland’s SFR, Germany’s ARD Degeto, Umedia and distributor Sphere Abacus have teamed for the show, which stars Spall (Under Salt Marsh,…
Read MoreToyota sees 20% drop in annual profit as Iran war weighs
The world’s top-selling automaker expects an operating income of 3 trillion yen in the year to March 2027 Published Fri, May 8, 2026 · 02:21 PM — Updated Fri, May 8, 2026 · 02:51 PM [TOKYO] Toyota halved its quarterly profit in an earnings report on Friday (May 8) and forecast a decline of 20…
Read MoreSony Pictures Entertainment’s Full-Year Sales Boosted By Crunchyroll Titles But Flat Overall Due To Pixmondo Shutdown
Sony Pictures Entertainment’s full year sales were flat at around $9.917B for the year ending March 2026 as anime titles including Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba The Movie – Infinity Castle helped to offset a one-time loss due to the shutdown of VFX unit Pixomondo. According to results released in Tokyo on March 8, SPE’s…
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