Posts by Nathan Pine
Benedict Cumberbatch Hoping To Adapt Classic British Novel ‘Rogue Male’ Next Year
[ad_1] Benedict Cumberbatch has confirmed that he remains committed to adapting Rogue Male, the classic British novel that he says inspired Ian Fleming to write James Bond. Cumberbatch and his production company SunnyMarch announced in 2016 that they planned to adapt Geoffrey Household’s book, but the feature film has yet to get off the ground.…
Read MoreDebate erupts after detail in Thanksgiving photo highlights class divide
[ad_1] A woman has sparked a viral debate after calling out people who use disposable aluminum pans and paper plates during Thanksgiving dinners. Threads user Shedaweda Thompson (@shedaweda) questioned why so many households rely on takeaway-style containers for holiday meals, writing a post that quickly drew 5,100 likes and 7,300 replies. “Why are ppl [people]…
Read More‘Hamnet’, ‘The Secret Agent’, ‘Eternity’ Take Holiday Bow, Plus More Indies Set For Weekend – Specialty Preview
[ad_1] TIFF People’s Choice Award Winner Hamnet, Cannes-decorated The Secret Agent and afterlife romcom Eternity have settled into theaters for the Thanksgiving frame with Friday set to usher in another wave — from Benedict Cumberbatch in The Thing With Feathers and smaller indies like buzzy Sundance documentaries BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions and Teenage Wasteland, a…
Read MoreNFL Thrives On Close Games, Parity & Expanded Metrics In Drive Toward Ratings Paydirt. Could Thanksgiving Day Be A Record-Breaker?
[ad_1] To borrow a football metaphor, the NFL has effectively been kicking with a “k-ball” this season, adding out-of-home and streaming viewership to its linear ratings. Even so, the league continues to split the uprights, extending its decades of dominance. Heading into a blockbuster four-game stretch over Thanksgiving and Black Friday, average viewership is up…
Read MoreKei Ishikawa On Adapting Kazuo Ishiguro’s ‘A Pale View Of Hills’
[ad_1] Japanese film A Pale View of Hills will have a theatrical rollout in the UK from March 13 next year, after a busy festival run from Cannes, to Toronto, London, Shanghai and Taipei, among others. The film will also open in Taiwan’s theaters from December 5 this year. Director Kei Ishikawa sits down with…
Read MoreBoy Meets World Star Ben Savage’s Wife Tessa Angermeier Gives Birth, Welcomes First Baby Girl
[ad_1] Ben Savage and Tessa Angermeier’s baby girl is ready to meet the world. Indeed, the Boy Meets World alum announced Nov. 26 that his wife had given birth, noting their baby girl had arrived with a sweet message in an Instagram post captioned, “Welcome little one.” The 45-year-old—who tied the knot with his wife…
Read More‘Dancing With The Stars’ Season 34 Winner Robert Irwin Says He’s Still “In An Absolute State Of Shock” After Taking Home The Mirrorball Trophy
[ad_1] For Robert Irwin, Dancing with the Stars was one big full circle moment. The wildlife conservationist first stepped into the ballroom a decade ago at just 11 years old, when his sister Bindi competed on and won Season 21 with Derek Hough. Fast forward to Tuesday night, and he and pro Witney Carson the…
Read More‘SNL’s Marcello Hernández & ‘Superman’s Skyler Gisondo Join ‘Shrek 5’ As Shrek & Fiona’s Sons
[ad_1] Some special news this Thanksgiving morning and that’s that Saturday Night Live‘s Marcello Hernández and Superman‘s Skyler Gisondo have joined the voice cast of Shrek 5 as Shrek and Fiona’s sons, Fergus and Farkle. They join the franchise cast of Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, who are back in their respective roles as…
Read MoreThese My Girl Secrets Feel Like Sunshine on a Cloudy Day
[ad_1] And as much as we all still feel traumatized by that swarm of bees who—three-decade-old spoiler alert!—killed Thomas J. and crushed our childhood spirits, we’re here to deliver another blow: Culkin was not so into kissing his girl. Well, we guess you’d say, what could make him feel this way? Puberty, apparently. “I did not…
Read More‘Kokuho’ Becomes Japan’s Highest-Grossing Local Live-Action Movie Ever In Market; Kabuki Drama Is Country’s Oscar Submission
[ad_1] Lee Sang-il’s kabuki drama Kokuho has set a new record in Japan, becoming the highest-grossing Japanese live-action film ever in the market with over $111M at the local box office. The Ken Watanabe-starrer is Japan’s entry for the International Feature Oscar and was released for one-week qualifying runs by GKids in the U.S. on…
Read MoreBo Bichette ‘Next Priority’ for Blue Jays After Reported Dylan Cease Deal
[ad_1] The Toronto Blue Jays checked one of their offseason boxes on Wednesday as they agreed to a reported $210 million deal with veteran starting pitcher Dylan Cease. ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported the news on Wednesday night. “Right-hander Dylan Cease and the Toronto Blue Jays are in agreement on a seven-year, $210 million contract, pending…
Read MoreBreaking Baz: Why Ian McKellen Was Right When He Told David Shields, Star Of James Graham’s ‘Punch,’ He Should Have His Name Up In Lights
[ad_1] EXCLUSIVE: The actor David Shields (Masters of the Air, Black Mirror) gives a word-perfect impersonation of Ian McKellen. The theatrical knight saw Shields backstage following a performance of James Graham’s compelling show Punch when it was playing off-West End at the Young Vic. Mimicking the McKellen, Shields recalls The Lord of the Rings star bellowing at…
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