Posts by Nathan Pine
‘Great 8’ 2026: Ray Panthaki’s Debut Feature ‘In Starland’ Among Titles Set For Cannes Market With The BFI
The BFI has revealed the lineup of titles it will take to the upcoming Cannes Market as part of its Great 8 initiative for first and second-time filmmakers. The list of titles includes In Starland, the debut feature directed by veteran British actor Ray Panthaki, and Daughter of Eden from Iranian-British filmmaker Fateme Ahmadi. The…
Read MoreSingapore stocks rise, tracking regional gains; STI up 0.3%
Across the broader market, gainers outnumber losers 416 to 225, after 2.1 billion securities change hands [SINGAPORE] Singapore stocks ended higher on Thursday (May 7), in line with gains elsewhere in the region. The benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) gained 0.3 per cent or 14.58 points to finish at 4,941.96. Hongkong Land led the gainers…
Read MoreEveryone is confused. Here is the pattern they are missing.
The word I keep hearing from the financial sector clients and geopolitical contacts I advise, people who want to better understand how this administration thinks and how to interpret what is happening in the Middle East, is whiplash. The situation moves faster than the news itself can keep up with. Diplomatic signals, military posture and…
Read MoreWorkspace provider JustCo files preliminary prospectus for mainboard IPO
The group plans to open 28 centres in 2026, bringing its total to 78; it also intends to enter new markets [SINGAPORE] Workspace provider JustCo on Thursday (May 7) lodged a preliminary prospectus to list on the mainboard of the Singapore Exchange (SGX). The move follows a financial turnaround for the home-grown group, which posted…
Read More‘Saturday Night Live UK’ Renewed For Season 2 At Sky
Saturday Night Live UK has been renewed for a second season. The first ends in nine days’ time but Sky and Universal Television Alternative Studio (UTAS) have liked what they’ve seen enough to give an early greenlight for a second run, which will air an extended 12 episodes from fall 2026. The show lands on…
Read MoreRooney Mara To Star In ‘Quest For Love’ — Cannes Market
Rooney Mara (Carol) will lead Quest For Love, a new feature written and directed by Antonia Campbell-Hughes (It Is in Us All). Rooney Mara will star as the lead Maris. The character has been described as a “deeply complex woman who explores her capacity to feel love through her relationship with her estranged ten-year-old son.” …
Read MoreGameStop CEO says eBay shut his account after buyout funding stunt
He has put up personal items, including a pair of socks, to fund his US$56 billion bid for the platform Published Thu, May 7, 2026 · 05:34 PM [TEXAS] GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen said his eBay account was suspended following a publicity stunt in which he listed a raft of personal items – including a…
Read MoreSusan Collins reveals cause of shaking amid online scrutiny
Senator Susan Collins has said the shaking seen in recent campaign videos is caused by a benign essential tremor, following days of online speculation about her health as she seeks re-election in Maine’s closely watched 2026 Senate race. Collins’ age, health and long tenure in Washington have become part of a wider debate over aging…
Read MoreGary Lineker & Jorge Valdano-Narrated Cannes Doc ‘The Match’ About Argentina-England “Hand Of God” Game Sets Sales With Round 12
EXCLUSIVE: Round 12 has acquired international sales rights for Juan Cabral and Santiago Franco’s documentary The Match, about the legendary Argentina-England 1986 World Cup quarter final, ahead of its debut in Cannes Premiere. It marks the first sales acquisition of a Cannes Official Selection title for the sports-focused label, since its creation by Mediawan and Goodfellas in…
Read MoreSingapore digital banks GXS, MariBank lean on South-east Asia to fuel profitability
[SINGAPORE] Singapore’s digital banks are turning to faster-growing South-east Asian markets to drive loan growth as they set their sights on the path to profitability. This is amid rising interest income and mounting investor scrutiny. Both GXS Bank and MariBank in Singapore reported higher interest income for FY2025, reflecting how lending has remained a key…
Read MoreEx-Berlin World Cinema Fund Head Vincenzo Bugno To Be Feted In Cannes
Vincenzo Bugno, the former longtime director of the Berlinale’s World Cinema Fund (WCF), will be feted with the inaugural Arab Cinema Gamechanger Award on the fringes of the Cannes Film Festival this year. Bugno was head of the WCF for 21 years prior to stepping down at the end of 2025. Under his direction, the…
Read MoreControversial AI Platform Twinnin Launches First Funding Round & Targets Upwards Of $3M
EXCLUSIVE: Controversial AI platform Twinnin, which “bridges the gap between artificial intelligence and humans,” is targeting at least $3M via its first seed funding round, leading to a $25M post-money valuation. The film and TV industry app, which is backed by Google and Nvidia and aims to “protect and monetise human identity in the age…
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