Posts by Nathan Pine
Map shows tech restrictions for kids by state as California nears change
California is on the verge of adopting what supporters describe as the nation’s most far-reaching protections for children interacting with artificial intelligence chatbots, as lawmakers send Adam’s Law to Governor Gavin Newsom for consideration. If signed, the measure would significantly expand existing safeguards and could become a model for states nationwide as legislators increasingly focus…
Read MoreSandra Hüller To Star As Celebrated Late Male German Artist Wolfgang Herrndorf’s In Maria Schrader’s ‘Work And Structure’
Oscar-nominated actress Sandra Hüller is set to star as late acclaimed German writer and artist Wolfgang Herrndorf in the upcoming feature Work and Structure (Arbeit und Struktur) by Maria Schrader. The production brings together two of Germany‘s most celebrated female cinema professionals with Sandra Hüller seen this year in Paweł Pawlikowski’s Cannes winner Fatherland as…
Read MoreSingapore records S$1.3 billion inflow of funds in Q2, led by higher allocation funds: Morningstar
The financial services firm notes increasing underlying interest in Singapore equities today [SINGAPORE] Funds in Singapore recorded net inflows of S$1.3 billion in Q2 2026, driven by an increase in allocation funds, data from Morningstar showed. While this was down from S$3.2 billion in Q1, the industry saw S$4.5 billion in net inflows during the…
Read MoreHow influencers are taking center stage in Burbank
The exterior of the two-story, beige-colored building looks like any other drab office space near the Hollywood Burbank Airport. But on a recent weekday afternoon, the inside was bustling with activity: hairstylists carried brightly colored wigs between soundstages, a prop artist was building a fake leg for an upcoming video and YouTube stars gathered in…
Read MoreUnifrance’s Rendez-Vous Brings French Sellers & Global Buyers Together
The biggest French-language TV market of the year kicks off next week, marking its third year in the city of Le Havre in northern France. Organized by Unifrance, the org that promotes French TV and cinema, the annual Rendez-Vous has a different vibe to most markets. There’s a calendar of events meaning buyers and sellers…
Read MoreGoalhanger Lines Up Political Thriller Audio Drama ‘Bear Hunt’
EXCLUSIVE: The Rest is Entertainment maker Goalhanger is behind an audio drama series that it is billing as the “British Bourne.” Bear Hunt is the first release from Goalhanger Drama, a new scripted unit for Gary Lineker, Tony Pastor and Jack Davenport’s UK-based media business that launches today. The ten-part series follows “a fictional mission…
Read MoreNancy Mace: The WNBA? More like the Woke-BA | Opinion
The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) is having a serious identity crisis. And I have had enough. Nearly 30 years in and the league cannot define the first word in its own name. I am here to remind them. And I am not letting this go. The WNBA was built by women, for women. Female…
Read More‘The Gentlemen’ Stars Theo James & Kaya Scodelario On Season 2
He may play a Duke in The Gentlemen, but Theo James isn’t convinced he’ll be acting opposite a Duchess in Season 3. Asked by Deadline whether the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, had been cast in the recently-confirmed third season of the Netflix show, he responded with a joke and wry smile, saying “Prince Harry?”…
Read MoreMalaysia’s finance ministry hires adviser to assess AirAsia’s funding needs
South-east Asia’s largest budget carrier seeks fresh capital amid mounting financial pressure Published Thu, Sep 3, 2026 · 04:39 PM [HONG KONG/KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysia’s finance ministry has hired Alton Aviation Consultancy to assess AirAsia’s funding needs, said three sources familiar with the matter, as South-east Asia’s largest budget carrier seeks fresh capital amid mounting financial…
Read MoreMalaysia’s central bank maintains key policy rate, says growth momentum to continue in 2027
Published Thu, Sep 3, 2026 · 03:56 PM [KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysia’s central bank kept its benchmark interest rate steady for the seventh straight policy meeting on Thursday (Sep 3), as expected, amid strong economic growth and moderate inflation. Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) maintained its overnight policy rate at 2.75 per cent, as had been forecast…
Read MoreNew Zealand Crime Drama ‘Alibi’ Heading To MIPCOM With Yes Studios
EXCLUSIVE: An unusual short-form scripted format from New Zealand is headed to MIPCOM with Israel’s Yes Studios. Alibi is a seven-part, 15-minutes per episode crime series in which the same story is told from multiple perspectives. Produced by Plus6Four Entertainment for pubcaster TVNZ, it is set in the fictional town of Awatahi in New Zealand,…
Read MoreCapitaLand Investment retrenches 90 Singapore staff in 2026 as part of restructuring
[SINGAPORE] Real estate manager CapitaLand Investment (CLI) has cut 90 jobs – about 4 per cent of the Singapore workforce – in 2026, the firm told The Straits Times, without disclosing the functions that have been affected. The firm “periodically reviews its organisational structure” to ensure it remains aligned with its strategic priorities and long-term business…
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