Posts by Nathan Pine
Australia regulator trials faster IPO process as listings hit decade low
[ad_1] [SYDNEY] Australia’s securities regulator said on Tuesday (Jun 10) it would trial changes to speed up initial public offerings that are at a decade low by implementing recommendations from earlier reviews and allowing faster access for retail investors. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) said the changes could shave as much as one…
Read MoreLucy Liu To Receive Locarno Career Award & Present ‘Rosemead’ On Piazza Grande
[ad_1] Charlie’s Angels star Lucy Liu will be honored with a Career Achievement Award at the 78th Locarno Film Festival in August. The lakeside festival will also host the international premiere of Eric Lin’s Rosemead, featuring a critically acclaimed performance by Liu. The award ceremony and screening will take place on Locarno’s Piazza Grande on…
Read MoreThai tech services outlook remains positive amid recession fears: Analyst
[ad_1] [SINGAPORE] Maybank Securities has sounded a positive note for the outlook for the Thailand technology services sector, on the back of support from the banks and government. In a report dated Jun 6, Maybank Securities analyst Wasu Mattanapotchanart singled out tech consulting company Bluebik as the top pick for growth. Maybank Securities estimated that…
Read More‘My Grandfather Is A Nihonjin’: Director Behind Brazilian-Japanese Animation Details Why She Didn’t Want To Make An Anime
[ad_1] EXCLUSIVE: The director behind My Grandfather is a Nihonjin, an animation about the Japanese immigrant experience in Brazil, has said she did not want to lean too heavily into anime but forge her own unique blend of Japanese and South American style. Speaking before its screening at Annecy, Celia Catunda revealed her desire to…
Read MoreBBC Anime; ‘Wild Cards’ Deals; ‘Gomorrah’ Launch Date; ‘Cage’ Casting; Dawn French Animation — Global Briefs
[ad_1] BBC Studios & Blink Anime-Inspired Series BBC Studios Kids & Family is developing a new anime-inspired series for 8-12-year-olds – the primary title in its first-look deal with Blink Industries. Children Vs Battle SuperStars [working title] is a 22 x 22′ kids’ martial arts tournament series set in a fantastical modern-day world. Inspired by the classics…
Read MoreGrierson Trust Chair Lorraine Heggessey Steps Down After 11 Years
[ad_1] The Grierson Trust has begun the search for its next chair after Lorraine Heggessey announced her intention to step down after 11 years. Heggessey, the former controller of BBC1 and boss of Fremantle’s Talkback Thames, has overseen the Grierson Trust since 2014. The charity trumpeted her work in expanding the Grierson DocLab, which has trained…
Read MoreSola Media Posts First Deals For Annecy Title ‘Captain Sabertooth And The Countess Of Grail’
[ad_1] EXCLUSIVE: Sola Media has unveiled a first round of sales for Norwegian animated feature Captain Sabertooth And The Countess Of Grail as it makes its international festival debut at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival. The film has sold to Greece (Tanweer) Baltics (Garsu Pasaulio Irasai), Italy (Imago), Portugal (Films4You), Spain (Paycom), Turkey (Siyah…
Read MoreWilliam Levy’s New Drama Series ‘Arcadia’ To Launch As A SkyShowtime Original Across Europe
[ad_1] EXCLUSIVE: William Levy’s new series Arcadia will play on Comcast and Paramount Global-owned streamer SkyShowtime in Europe. SkyShowtime will launch the Spanish-language series as an Original later this year across its 22-country footprint. The SVOD service gets the best of its owners’ U.S. fare, meaning Arcadia will sit alongside a lineup that includes the…
Read MoreDBS raises DFI Retail Group Holding’s target price, citing strong potential to grow earnings
[ad_1] [SINGAPORE] DBS bank on Monday (Jun 9) raised its target price for DFI Retail Group from US$3 to US$3.60 and maintained its “buy” rating, citing a stronger and more focused business strategy. This represents an upside of 28.6 per cent from the DFI’s previous closing price of US$2.80 on Monday (Jun 9). The bank…
Read MoreProtests Against Artificial Intelligence Planned For Annecy Animation Fest
[ad_1] Protests against the use of artificial intelligence in animation are planned at this week’s Annecy fest, Deadline understands. A slew of AI-related talks are set to take place over the next 72 hours at the festival’s MIFA market and we are told that small groups of protestors are prepared to make their voices heard.…
Read MoreKendrick Lamar Sweeps, Clinching Album Of The Year & Video Of The Year — BET Awards 2025 Winners List
[ad_1] The 2025 BET Awards were underway Monday in Los Angeles, celebrating Black excellence across music, TV, film and sports. Kevin Hart hosted the ceremony, which took place at the Peacock Theater downtown and celebrated its 25th year. Kendrick Lamar had a leading 10 nominations coming into tonight, winning four of his categories, including Album of…
Read MoreCNN Correspondent Detained By LAPD, Camera Crew Arrested
[ad_1] CNN National Correspondent Jason Carroll, who has been reporting on the unrest in Los Angeles for the past few days, found himself a part of the story tonight when he was detained and briefly questioned by Police in Los Angeles. During a live shot, Carroll is heard telling police his name and then seen…
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