Posts by Nathan Pine
International Insider: The Middle East’s American Moves; Edinburgh TV Fest Mulls Move; Whisper’s U.S. Plan
[ad_1] Welcome to your weekly International Insider, sport fans. Winter has come to the UK this week, with temperatures dropping below freezing, but we’ve warmed things up with plenty of film and TV news. Sign up to the newsletter here. Middle East’s American Moves Getty Images Weighing up Warner: This week was dominated by the…
Read MoreMiramax Strikes Accord With Qatar’s Film Committee To Co-Develop Original Series & Films Kicking Off With ‘Serendipity’ Remake
[ad_1] Miramax and the Film Committee at Media City Qatar announced on Friday that they are partnering to co-develop premium film titles for audiences across the Middle East and international markets. The new accord was among a raft of partnerships announced by the Film Committee at its first ever Industry Days meeting, which is unfolding…
Read MoreEx-Lloyd’s CEO lost US$17 million AIG job after office romance
[ad_1] [WASHINGTON] American International Group’s announcement last week that it was parting ways with incoming President John Neal stunned insurance industry observers and raised questions about what caused the veteran executive to lose a US$17 million job before he’d even started. This week, they got an answer. Lloyd’s of London, the giant insurance marketplace where…
Read MoreDonald Trump’s approval rating plunges to record low—Nate Silver
[ad_1] President Donald Trump‘s approval rating has plunged to a record low for his second term, according to pollster Nate Silver. Silver’s tracker shows that Trump’s net approval stands at -14 points, with 42 percent approving and 56 percent disapproving. Why It Matters Declining approval ratings signal potential vulnerability for the president and his party heading into 2026…
Read MoreJardine Matheson’s Q3 performance ‘in line with expectations’
[ad_1] [SINGAPORE] Hong Kong-based conglomerate Jardine Matheson said in a bourse filing on Friday (Nov 21) that its performance for the third quarter of 2025 was “in line with expectations at the half-year”. It added that profit guidance for the full year remains unchanged. The company said it “continued to de-lever” its parent balance sheet…
Read MoreDavid Koechner, Elizabeth Mitchell, Robert Knepper, Thomas Lennon, Jorge Garcia & Patrick Warburton Wrap Comedy ‘Mick Skylark: Mini Golf Prodigy’
[ad_1] EXCLUSIVE: Filming has wrapped on comedy Mick Skylark: Mini Golf Prodigy, starring David Koechner (Anchorman), Elizabeth Mitchell (Lost), Robert Knepper (Prison Break), Thomas Lennon (Reno 911!), Patrick Warburton (Get Smart) and Jorge Garcia (Lost). Mick Skylark: Mini Golf Prodigy tells the story of Mick Skylark (newcomer Brandon Engman), who coached by his mentor Jonsey (David Koechner) quickly rises…
Read More‘Firesky:’ Nesta Cooper, Karin Konoval & Michael Eklund Set For Dark Comedy From Kyle Rideout And Josh Epstein
[ad_1] EXCLUSIVE: Canadian filmmakers Kyle Rideout and Josh Epstein have set their next feature, Firesky, under their Motion 58 Productions banner, with Nesta Cooper (Dope Thief), Karin Konoval (War for the Planet of the Apes), and Michael Eklund (Wynonna Earp) signed on to star. The film was produced and written by Kyle Rideout and Josh…
Read MoreVinFast’s quarterly loss widens on hefty spending
[ad_1] The company signed two loan facilities during the quarter, totaling US$250 million Published Fri, Nov 21, 2025 · 07:43 PM — Updated Fri, Nov 21, 2025 · 08:20 PM [HANOI] Vietnam’s VinFast reported a bigger third-quarter net loss on Friday as the electric vehicle maker spent heavily to expand its footprint and boost sales…
Read MoreAmerican Airlines policy for upgrading pilots to 1st class raises questions
[ad_1] An American Airlines flight upgrade policy for deadheading pilots has sparked debate on Threads. Deadheading pilots are those who travel as passengers on a flight to be repositioned for another work schedule. American Airlines has reportedly introduced a policy whereby deadheading pilots are prioritized over customers for upgrades to first class, placing them above…
Read MoreSteven Soderbergh Gives Update On John Lennon Doc & Takes Potshot At Expanded Awards Season: “It Doesn’t Look Very Fun” – Doha Film Festival
[ad_1] Steven Soderbergh has revealed he is close to finishing his untitled feature documentary built around John Lennon’s final interview which took place just hours before the music legend was shot dead outside his New York apartment in 1980. “It’s almost done,” he told a press conference at the Doha Film Festival which he is…
Read More‘Peter Pan’ Stars Jeremy Sumpter & Rachel Hurd-Wood Reunite On Rom-Com ‘Strawberry Roam’
[ad_1] EXCLUSIVE: More than two decades after soaring through the skies as Peter Pan and Wendy Darling in Universal’s 2003 live-action version of Peter Pan, Jeremy Sumpter and Rachel Hurd-Wood are reuniting to star in Strawberry Roam, a romantic comedy that also marks Sumpter’s directorial debut. Written by Courtney Paige (Chapel), Strawberry Roam follows “a devoted horse enthusiast (Hurd-Wood) and a…
Read MoreIs AI making some people delusional? Families and experts are worried
[ad_1] Generative artificial intelligence has quickly permeated much of what we do online, proving helpful for many. But for a small minority of the hundreds of millions of people who use it daily, AI may be too supportive, mental health experts say, and can sometimes even exacerbate delusional and dangerous behavior. Instances of emotional dependence…
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