Posts by Nathan Pine
Riverstone Q1 profit slides 21.8% to RM56.4 million despite higher revenue
[ad_1] Lower gross profit margin due to higher raw material cost, foreign exchange and change in market demand dynamics, says the group [SINGAPORE] Glove manufacturer Riverstone on Wednesday (May 7) posted a profit of RM56.4 million (S$17.2 million) for the quarter ended Mar 31, 2025, sliding 21.8 per cent from RM72.2 million in the corresponding…
Read MoreBob Iger Calls ‘Thunderbolts*’ The “First And Best” Example Of Marvel’s New Focus On Film
[ad_1] Disney CEO Bob Iger sees Thunderbolts* as the “first and best example” of Marvel‘s new focus on its feature slate yielding strong returns. During a conference call with Wall Street analysts to discuss the company’s better-than-expected results in the fiscal second quarter, Iger put the No. 1 box office attraction into strategic context. Since…
Read MoreKatie Thurston Shares She’s in Medically Induced Menopause Amid Cancer Journey
[ad_1] On How Katie Thurston Learned of Her Breast Cancer Diagnosis First, Katie’s doctor referred her to a specialist to get a breast ultrasound. Then, she had a mammogram. “After then getting the mammogram, they wanted me to do a biopsy,” Katie explained in a March 18, 2025 Instagram video. “Only then can they confirm…
Read MoreJoe Biden Tells BBC He Doubts It Would Have “Made Much Difference” If He Withdrew From 2024 Race Earlier: “I Don’t Think It Would Have Mattered”
[ad_1] In his first sit down interview since leaving office, former President Joe Biden told the BBC that he doesn’t know “that it would have made much difference” if he had withdrawn from the 2024 presidential race earlier. “I don’t think it would have mattered,” Biden said on BBC Radio 4’s Today program Political Thinking…
Read MoreWorld’s richest 10% caused two thirds of global warming: study
[ad_1] [PARIS] The world’s wealthiest 10 per cent of individuals are responsible for two thirds of global warming since 1990, researchers said on Tuesday. How the rich consume and invest has substantially increased the risk of deadly heatwaves and drought, they reported in the first study to quantify the impact of concentrated private wealth on…
Read MoreSia Musical On Tap For Fall 2025 At New York Theatre Workshop Off Broadway
[ad_1] A new musical with music and lyrics by “Chandelier” performer Sia is planned for fall 2025 at the prestigious Off Broadway venue New York Theatre Workshop. The musical, titled Saturday Church, will feature a book co-written by James Ijames (Fat Ham) and will be directed by Whitney White (Jaja’s African Hair Braiding). The cast…
Read MoreTina Knowles and Ex Mathew Knowles Reunite During Surprise Appearance for Her Book Tour
[ad_1] Beyoncé’s Name Is a Beautiful Mistake Speaking of Angie Beyince, Tina’s niece ended up with that last name because Tina and her siblings all spelled their last name differently. It just so happened that Tina’s birth certificate read “Celestine Ann Beyoncé.” Which, Tina recalled in Matriarch, she wanted to change. Sitting with her brother…
Read MoreDisney Sets New Theme Park Resort On Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
[ad_1] Disney and Miral, Abu Dhabi’s leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences, are teaming up to create a landmark Disney theme park resort in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The waterfront resort will be located on Yas Island, “a world-class destination for entertainment and leisure, connecting travelers from the Middle East and Africa, India,…
Read MoreTim Roth, Cristo Fernández & Martha Higareda Howes Leading Comedy ‘Holy Molé’ With ‘Encanto’ Composer Scoring — Cannes Market
[ad_1] EXCLUSIVE: Oscar nominee Tim Roth (Pulp Fiction), Cristo Fernández (Ted Lasso) and Martha Higareda Howes (Queens on the Run) are set to star in comedy Holy Molé, which Odin’s Eye will be selling at the upcoming Cannes market. The film will follow a pompous food critic (Roth) and the earnest son-of-a-chef (Fernández) who must…
Read MoreGrab looks to strike a deal to acquire Indonesia’s GoTo in Q2: sources
[ad_1] [SINGAPORE,HONG KONG] US-listed ride-hailing and food delivery firm Grab is looking to strike a deal to take over smaller Indonesian rival GoTo in the second quarter, two sources with knowledge of the matter said. Singapore-headquartered Grab has hired advisors to work on the proposed deal, the two sources added. The deal is subject to…
Read MoreSara Bell’s RIISE Productions Plans Global Expansion With Amy McCulloch Handed Development Role
[ad_1] EXCLUSIVE: Australia’s RIISE Productions, the film and TV arm of sustainable e-commerce platform RIISE World, is planning a global expansion following recent trips to the Berlinale and MIP London. McCulloch has been upped from Head of Development to Global Head of Development, Film and TV, to oversee a slate comprising scripted series and films,…
Read MoreDisney Reports Better-Than-Expected Quarterly Numbers Driven By Sports And Experiences
[ad_1] Strength in Disney‘s Sports and Experiences divisions propelled the media giant to better-than-expected results in its fiscal second quarter. Revenue in the period ended increased 7% over the same quarter a year ago, reaching $23.6 billion. Earnings per share, excluding certain items, hit $1.45 on a diluted basis, up from $1.21 in the 2024…
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