Posts by Nathan Pine
Bart Story Dies: Veteran Entertainment Research Executive Was 63
Bart Story, a veteran entertainment research executive best known for his work at MarketCast and SAG-AFTRA, has died. He was 63. Story died on December 23, 2025, in Los Angeles from complications related to metastatic urothelial carcinoma. The executive spent more than three decades helping studios and streamers better understand audiences. Since 2003, he served…
Read MoreJames Cameron Recalls Amy Poehler’s Golden Globes Joke About His Marriage To Kathryn Bigelow & Calls It An “Ignorant Dig”
James Cameron is recalling a joke from the Golden Globes where he was the punchline, and he doesn’t have a good memory of it. During a recent interview, the director of Avatar: Fire and Ash recalled a joke Amy Poehler told at the 2013 Golden Globes. That year, Kathryn Bigelow was nominated as director for…
Read MoreHongkong Land should do a Reit not a private fund with its prime Singapore office assets
[SINGAPORE] Hongkong Land Holdings is pressing ahead with growth in fund management. The 136-year-old property group said recently that it has made significant advancements towards launching its first private real estate fund – the Singapore Central Private Real Estate Fund (SCPREF). SCPREF, which is expected to be the largest Singapore private real estate fund with…
Read MoreDave Chappelle’s “Repeated Expressions Of Support” For Sean Combs In ‘Unstoppable’ Special Leaves Sexual Battery Accuser “Unsettled”
EXCLUSIVE: Dave Chappelle’s jokes and thoughts in his latest Netflix special The Unstoppable about the trials and tribulations of the much accused and currently incarcerated Sean Combs have received a mixed reaction, to put it mildly. However, for one Diddy accuser there is nothing fun, funny or insightful about the comedian’s comments. “His latest Netflix…
Read MoreTravis Kelce’s Next NFL Move Revealed After Kansas City Chiefs Relocation Announcement
13. Travis has three personal trainers—Alex Skacel, Andrew Spruill and Laurence Justin Ng—and, according to The Athletic, one usually travels with him wherever he goes to ensure he remains in football-catching shape all year round. Alex, who’s also a physical therapist, recalled Travis wanting to go for a late night run after taking in a…
Read MoreBook-To-Movie Adaptations Coming Out In 2026
Many books will provide backbone to both theatrical and streaming releases in 2026. From the long-awaited rom com film adaptation of Emily Henry’s People We Meet on Vacation to the Ridley Scott-directed adaptation of The Dog Stars starring Jacob Elordi, Josh Brolin and Margaret Qualley, several major releases will come off the page and to…
Read MoreDoc Talk Podcast Debates Oscar Documentary Shortlist Shocks And Surprises
When the Oscar shortlists were published last week, the announcement brought joy to a select group of documentary filmmakers, and heartache to many more. The record-breaking tally of 201 qualifying nonfiction features was cut to a merciless 15 by the Academy’s documentary branch, sending those remaining films on to the next round of competition –…
Read MoreHow King Charles III Is Breaking Royal Tradition With His Christmas Message
Emphasizing the importance of early detection, the royal continued, “I know, too, what a difference it has made in my own case, enabling me to continue leading a full and active life, even while undergoing treatment.” “A few moments of minor inconvenience are a small price to pay for the reassurance,” His Majesty added, “or,…
Read MoreIOI Delays James Bond Video Game ‘007: First Light’ Release Date “To Further Polish And Refine The Experience”
IO Interactive has pushed the release date of the James Bond video game 007: First Light back by two months. In a statement on social media, the Danish video game developer explained why the video game was being delayed. “The game is progressing well and is fully playable from beginning to end, so these additional two months…
Read MoreComcast Extends Mike Cavanagh’s Contract, Grants $35M In Stock Awards As Exec Set To Become Co-CEO
Comcast has entered into a new employment agreement with Michael Cavanagh in connection with his upcoming appointment as co-chief executive officer alongside Brian Roberts starting January 2. The contract secures Cavanagh’s employment through January 1, 2029, the company said in an SEC filing. Cavanagh will be entitled to an annual base salary of $2.75 million…
Read More‘KPop Demon Hunters’: Read The Screenplay For The Global Anime Hit That Became Netflix And Sony Animation’s Golden Ticket
Deadline’s Read the Screenplay series spotlighting the scripts behind the awards season’s most talked-about movies continues with Netflix and Sony Pictures Animation‘s megahit KPop Demon Hunters. Directed and written by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans and co-written by Danya Jimenez and Hannah McMechan, the film follows the global K-pop sensation HUNTR/X — comprising members Rumi, Mira and Zoey…
Read MoreRussell Brand Charged With 2 More Counts of Rape and Sexual Assault
‘Matlock’ Actor David Del Rio’s Wife Slams His Costar Amid Sexual Assault Allegations Russell Brand’s legal woes continue. After being charged with multiple counts of rape and sexual assault earlier this year—all of which the comedian has pled not guilty to—the 50-year-old was hit with additional charges after two new female accusers came forward. Brand was charged with one…
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