Posts by Nathan Pine
How ‘Stranger Things’ became Netflix’s ‘Star Wars,’ propelling it into Hollywood’s stratosphere
[ad_1] Before the sci-fi series “Stranger Things” premiered on Netflix, several traditional studios had already passed on it. Its creators were first-time show runners, unknown young actors were cast in lead roles, and even though the show starred kids, it was not for children. That was nine years ago. The 1980s-set show about a monster…
Read MoreBritish Actors Sam Buchanan & Issy Knopfler Launch Indie Label Silent Knight Productions
[ad_1] EXCLUSIVE: British actors Sam Buchanan (Back to Black) and Issy Knopfler (Before We Die) have teamed to launch their own indie production banner, Silent Knight Productions. The company’s first project is a short titled Day Release. The project will also mark Buchanans’ directorial debut. Written by Lewis Jamison and co-directed by Buchanan and Jamison,…
Read MoreJafar Panahi’s ‘It Was Just An Accident’ Wins Best Film At Asia Pacific Screen Awards
[ad_1] Jafar Panahi’s Cannes Palme d’Or winner It Was Just an Accident (Un Simple Accident) won Best Film at the Asia Pacific Screen Awards last night. The Iranian auteur also landed a Best Director prize for the political thriller, which is France’s entry for Best International Feature Film at the 2026 Oscars. The Jury Grand Prize went to Lost Land (Harà Watan), Japanese…
Read MoreOur Favorite Picks From Nordstrom’s Black Friday Sale: Up to 60% off UGG, Dr. Martens, Free People, Dyson
[ad_1] It’s timeeeeee! Nordstrom‘s Black Friday sale is finally here. The best part of shopping an online retailer as big as this is the wide array of brands you can get for way, way less. For today, get up to 60% off select styles (and when we say select, we really mean almost everything). While mindlessly scrolling through…
Read MoreThierry Henry Promoting ‘Yellowstone’? Paramount Partners With Arsenal Soccer Club On Marketing Deal After Winning UK Champions League Rights
[ad_1] Could the world be about to see a tie-up between Taylor Sheridan and Arsenal soccer legend Thierry Henry? Fresh off its plus-$1BN deal for Champion’s League soccer rights in the UK, Paramount+ has launched a partnership with Arsenal that the U.S. giant says will “see Arsenal players, club legends and supporters come together to celebrate…
Read MoreDonald Trump’s Divisive Thanksgiving Message: “Permanently Pause Migration From All Third World Countries”
[ad_1] Donald Trump has delivered a divisive Thanksgiving message, a foul-mouthed rant in which he said he will “permanently pause migration from all Third World Countries.” Taking to Truth Social in the early hours of this morning, the President had anything but a message of unity on the great American holiday. Trump said he will…
Read More24 Most-Wanted Christmas Gifts They’ll Actually Like—On Sale for Black Friday!
[ad_1] Your holiday shopping is about to get so much easier. If you were planning to spend this weekend scouring for the best gift deals that people in your life actually want, we’ve got you covered. Say hello to the 24 most-wanted gifts that are on sale for Black Friday. We’re talking celeb-loved eye masks,…
Read More50 Walmart Black Friday Deals You Have to See to Believe: Apple, Olaplex, Levi’s, The Pioneer Woman
[ad_1] Walmart’s Black Friday sale is finally here! That means you’ll be able to score everything on your wish list for less– and all in one place. The retailer has steep discounts on everything from home and kitchen gadgets, the latest tech, and must-have fashion and beauty from brands you want. With so many deals…
Read MoreHong Kong Fire: Death Toll Rises To 94 Amid Final Push To Find Survivors
[ad_1] The death toll in the Hong Kong apartment complex fire has risen to 94, with dozens still missing, as firefighters make a final push to find survivors on the third day of the blaze. Deputy director of Hong Kong Fire Services, Derek Armstrong Chan, told Associated Press that crews were prioritizing apartments in the…
Read MoreEstonian Official Talks NATO Lessons for Post-Ukraine Conflicts
[ad_1] European countries have much to learn from the nearly four years of Ukrainian conflict about the evolution of warfare and how to better prepare for the future of international security, according to Estonian Minister of Foreign Affairs Margus Tsahkna. During an interview with Newsweek at the Estonian Permanent Mission to the United Nations in…
Read MoreTrump announces halt on migration from “all third world countries”
[ad_1] President Donald Trump announced that he will “permanently pause” immigration from all Third World countries and “remove” anyone who is not a “net asset” to the United States. Trump announced the immigration ban in a message on his Truth Social page late on Thanksgiving Day. “I will permanently pause migration from all Third World…
Read MoreCME trading halted due to cooling issue at data centres
[ad_1] [SINGAPORE] Exchange operator CME Group said on Friday trading in derivative markets was halted due to a cooling issue at data centres. “Support is working to resolve the issue in the near term and will advise clients of Pre-Open details as soon as they are available,” CME said in a statement. Futures trading for…
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