Posts by Nathan Pine
BBC Plots ‘Poirot’ Reboot; Casting Underway For Agatha Christie Icon
[ad_1] EXCLUSIVE: The self-proclaimed “greatest detective in the world” is about to get his latest screen incarnation. Deadline can reveal that the BBC has committed to reimagining Hercule Poirot in a major television series based on the beloved novels of Agatha Christie. Sources said the British broadcaster secured the adaptation in a highly competitive situation,…
Read MoreCircular AI boom goes global as Asia windfall funds hyperscalers
[ad_1] For much of North Asia, surging chip exports have overwhelmed the drag from higher energy prices stemming from the Iran war Published Thu, May 21, 2026 · 02:21 PM [HONG KONG] The windfall earned by Asian chip makers is coursing through the world economy, mirroring on a global scale the circular flow of money…
Read More‘Blood Moon Rite 8’ Set For North American Release Through Skyline & Eastern Edge
[ad_1] EXCLUSIVE: Vietnam-based sales agent Skyline Media and Eastern Edge Films are collaborating on a North American theatrical release for Blood Moon Rite 8, a Vietnamese comedy based on Japanese cult hit One Cut Of The Dead. Directed by Phan Gia Nhat Linh (Sweet 20) and starring a hot ensemble cast, the film is set…
Read MoreVietnamese EV maker VinFast’s move to shift US$7 billion in debt raises ‘red flags’
[ad_1] With the manufacturing unit off its books, the company will become largely debt-free, Vingroup says Published Thu, May 21, 2026 · 01:37 PM [HANOI] Over the last decade, Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast Auto has burned through billions of US dollars on an aggressive expansion. Now, a plan to sell its two main factories…
Read MoreAI Can Assist Rather Than Replace Existing Production Methods, Say Filmmakers On Kling AI Panel: “I Want To Work With The Same Crew Members But In Real Time”
[ad_1] Three international filmmakers – working in the U.S., China and South Korea – discussed how AI filmmaking can complement rather than replace existing production techniques on a Cannes Marche panel hosted by AI video generation platform Kling AI. All three filmmakers are currently working on projects that involve Kling AI tools. Wonder Project co-founder…
Read MoreNvidia tells sceptical investors that AI is ready to go mainstream
[ad_1] Shareholders were not swayed by an expansion of investor rewards, including a massive increase to the company’s dividend Published Thu, May 21, 2026 · 12:33 PM NVIDIA, facing more investor scepticism, used its latest quarterly report to tout progress in diversifying the company, which aims to rely less on the giant data centre operators…
Read MoreDamon Lindelof Details His Scrapped ‘Star Wars’
[ad_1] Not so long ago in a galaxy not that far away, Damon Lindelof was plotting to leave his mark on the Star Wars universe. The 3x Emmy winner recently opened up about being “fired off of a Star Wars movie” after struggling with “getting the tone right” in his planned installment in the Lucasfilm…
Read MoreNexstar Fires Back In Tegna Merger Lawsuit, Asking Appeals Court To Expedite Process
[ad_1] Nexstar has fired back at a lawsuit filed by DirecTV and attorneys general of several states aiming to derail the local TV giant’s $6.2 billion merger with rival Tegna. In a request for an expedited appeal filed with the Ninth Circuit on Wednesday evening, the company called a federal judge’s preliminary injunction in April…
Read MoreAirbnb pushes beyond stays with luggage storage, car rentals, hotels
[ad_1] Published Thu, May 21, 2026 · 11:39 AM [NEW YORK] Airbnb will let guests arrange luggage storage, airport pickups and car and equipment rentals, its latest effort to expand beyond short-term rentals. During its annual product event on Wednesday (May 20), the company announced a partnership with luggage storage platform Bounce, which works with…
Read More‘Survivor 50’ Crowns Winner On CBS & Takes $2 Million Prize
[ad_1] SPOILER ALERT: This post contains details about the Survivor Season 50 finale on CBS. The epic conclusion to Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans saw one contestant become the ultimate survivor as one winner was crowned. Featuring 24 players competing for the title of Sole Survivor and a $2 million prize, the…
Read MoreSurvivor Reveals Winner of Season 50’s $2 Million Prize
[ad_1] How They Pick the Castaways Tens of thousands of people apply to be on the show, and ultimately, the casting producers will mix a bunch of Survivor aficionados with people, who usually end up being models or actors, they recruit. Still, those recruited players must go through the full casting process. “Believe it or…
Read MoreChristina Malach Promoted At Media Res, Lindsey Springer Departs – Excl
[ad_1] EXCLUSIVE: Indie studio Media Res (The Morning Show, Pachinko) has promoted Christina Malach to President of Scripted Series. Reporting to CEO and founder Michael Ellenberg, she will oversee the studio’s current and upcoming slate. Malach replaces Lindsey Springer who is stepping down after six years as President of Scripted. She will continue to produce…
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