Posts by Nathan Pine
Netflix Series Chief On ‘The Boroughs’ Cancellation & ‘Virgin River’
As Netflix is celebrating 111 Emmy nominations, the streamer also is on a ratings high, with its first American Harlan Coben adaptation, I Will Find You starring Sam Worthington, amassing 74.1M views in 18 days, on track to potentially crack Netflix’s Top 10 most popular English series list where UK-made Fool Me Once previously held…
Read MoreDel Monte Pacific defends solvency after SGX flags US$787 million deficit
The dual-listed canned food producer says its operating business remains ‘fundamentally sound’ [SINGAPORE] Del Monte Pacific has defended its ability to remain a going concern, pushing back against regulatory concerns over its working capital deficit and thin cash reserves. Responding to queries from the Singapore Exchange (SGX) about its financial year 2026 results, the dual-listed…
Read MoreAyo Edebiri On Mental, Physical Toll Of ‘Proof’ Broadway Debut
While making her Broadway debut, Ayo Edebiri is adjusting to the emotional and physical toll of live performance. The Golden Globe and Emmy winner, who stars as Catherine in Booth Theater’s Thomas Kail-helmed Proof revival, recently recalled a conversation with co-star Jin Ha about the “athleticism to stage acting” required for performing the David Auburn…
Read MoreMartin Short Doc Earns 2 Emmy Nominations For Director Lawrence Kasdan
Award-winning filmmaker Lawrence Kasdan has added a new column to his remarkable resume: double Emmy nominee. He earned the recognition Wednesday morning for Marty, Life Is Short, the documentary he produced and directed about his friend of 40 years, actor Martin Short. The film earned nominations for Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special and for Kasdan’s…
Read MoreSupermarket and minimart chain Hao Mart faces fifth High Court lawsuit
[SINGAPORE] Supermarket and minimart chain Hao Mart is facing a fifth High Court lawsuit, with hair and scalp care company Bio Organicare Scalp suing the retailer in what court records describe as a landlord-tenant dispute. The matter has been fixed for a case conference on Jul 16. Department store operator OG has been named as a third party in…
Read MoreEmmy Rossum “Was Shook” When ‘Shameless’ Pay Disparity Went Public
Nearly 10 years later, Shameless star Emmy Rossum has opened up about her behind-the-scenes fight for pay equity. The Golden Globe nominee recently recalled that she “was shook” when her 2016 negotiations for a raise on the Showtime series went public, noting that she “certainly didn’t want” to impact her fellow cast and crew amid…
Read MoreNoah Wyle Celebrates Emmy Noms; Teases Season 3
EXCLUSIVE: As production on HBO Max hit medical drama The Pitt‘s third season was in full force this morning, the TV Academy announced the Emmy Award nominations for 2026. Noah Wyle, star of the series who also writes, directs, and executive produces, learned the news of the show’s 25 nominations—the highest for any show this…
Read MoreGraham Platner Ends Senate Bid In Maine After Sexual Assault Allegation
Graham Platner suspended his U.S. Senate campaign in Maine on Wednesday, clearing the way for Democrats in that state to choose a new candidate as they seek to retake control of the chamber. “We believe that for the movement to continue, it can’t be me,” Platner said in a video posted to social media on…
Read MoreGold’s epicentre is shifting to Asia, with prices buoyed by regional demand: analysts
It is set to trade near US$4,100 an ounce in H2, unless new factors such as a weaker US dollar push it towards US$5,000 [SINGAPORE] Asia is emerging as the new centre of gravity for the global gold market, with resilient regional demand supporting bullion prices as Singapore and Hong Kong strengthen their gold trading…
Read MoreNexstar Decries $6.2B Tegna Merger Injunction, Calls Out DirecTV & State AGs
Ever since a federal judge hit the pause button in April on Nexstar‘s big bucks merger with Tegna, the Texas-based local TV giant vowed to fight back on claims of political footies with the Trump administration and antitrust allegations. As corporate cubicle walls had to suddenly be put in place the past few months with…
Read MoreStocks to watch: SGX, Aims Apac Reit
[SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Thursday (Jul 9): Singapore Exchange (SGX) : SGX has divested its wholly owned subsidiary, Scientific Beta, to global index provider Stoxx for a consideration of about 23 million euros (US$26.3 million), the local bourse operator said on Wednesday. The transaction…
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