Posts by Nathan Pine
Survivor Finale Crowns Season 49 Winner
Why ‘Survivor’s Boston Rob, Parvati Shallow and More Weren’t Asked Back for 50th Season There is a brand new sole survivor. After a season filled with many ups and downs, including contestant Jake Latimer being medically evacuated for a bite from a highly venomous snake, Survivor crowned its season 49 winner during the Dec. 17…
Read MoreAsian markets track Wall Street lower as AI fears mount
ASIAN markets sank on Thursday after another sell-off on Wall Street as worries over the tech sector’s colossal spending on artificial intelligence continued to dog investor sentiment. Hopes for an end-of-year rally have been dealt a blow after the Federal Reserve last week hinted that it could pause its interest rate cuts next month while…
Read MoreOscar & YouTube: A Match Made In Streaming Heaven
When I first heard rumblings that YouTube was among the suitors for the Oscar telecast, the first thing I thought was, “Well, that’s a waste of time. It doesn’t stand a chance.” Guess that was wrong. Now that the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences indeed has handed over the keys to the Oscar broadcast…
Read MoreTaylor Swift and Travis Kelce Have a Ball Reuniting With His High School Football Coach
Family is everything to Taylor and Travis, so the VIPs automatically include their respective parents and brothers. Presumable best man Jason Kelce also shares at least two flower girl-age daughters, Wyatt and Elliotte, with wife Kylie Kelce—though depending on when the big day is, little sister Bennett could grow into the role as well. (Alas,…
Read MoreDonald Trump Uses Primetime Address To Insist “Inflation Is Stopped” And “Prices Are Down” — And To Blame Much On Joe Biden
With warning signs flashing over the health of the economy and Democrats winning off-year races on the issue of affordability, Donald Trump sought to reclaim that bully pulpit with a primetime address where he insisted that the economy is going strong. “Very simple, we are making America great again tonight,” Trump said in the 18-minute…
Read More‘The Grinch’s Taylor Momsen Recalls Jim Carrey “Freaked Out” When She Almost Got Injured On Set: “He Was Incredibly Protective”
As How the Grinch Stole Christmas marks 25 years, Taylor Momsen recently recalled how the man behind the furry green suit had her best interest at heart. The Cindy Lou Who actress said that Jim Carrey “was incredibly protective” of her on the set of the 2000 Ron Howard-helmed adaptation of Dr. Seuss‘ beloved holiday…
Read MoreChip shortage lingers as Honda to halt output in Japan, China
HONDA Motor will halt production at plants in Japan and China in coming weeks, highlighting the lingering fallout of the global chip shortage. The Japanese carmaker will suspend output in Japan on Jan 5 and Jan 6, a spokesperson said Thursday, without specifying which plants will be affected. All three of the facilities in its…
Read MoreLevel up Your Kitchen in 2026 With These Affordable Kitchen Upgrades You Didn’t Know You Needed
If there was ever a time to give your home a total refresh, it’s at the beginning of a new year. That includes showing your kitchen some much-needed love. We’re not talking a massive renovation or dropping tons of money on new furniture. Instead, you can make a few upgrades that will make your life…
Read More‘Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’ Cinematographer Yûichi Terao On Developing The Visuals Of The Infinity Castle “To Withstand The Big Screen”
With how popular the Demon Slayer anime and the previous film Demon Slayer: Mugen Train have been, it’s no surprise that the Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle was met with just as enthusiastic a reception. As the cinematographer for both the series and the films, Yûichi Terao worked to blend 2D characters with 3D environments and…
Read MoreCoinbase announces entry into prediction markets, stocks
COINBASE Global has announced its entry into prediction markets and equities trading. The biggest crypto exchange in the US said on Wednesday it’s starting to roll out both services, which will be made available to all eligible users in the US in the coming weeks. “Coinbase is now the best place to trade every asset,…
Read MoreMPTF Elects Emma Thomas & Kevin McCormick As New Board Co-Chairs
EXCLUSIVE: Oscar-winning producer Emma Thomas and veteran Warner Bros film executive Kevin McCormick have been elected as new co-chairs of the MPTF‘s board of directors. The new positions are effective immediately, with the pair taking over from longtime board chair Jim Gianopulos, who is stepping down after nine years in the post. He will continue…
Read More‘The Traitors’ Host Alan Cumming To Present 2026 BAFTA Film Awards
Alan Cumming will host the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards. The Traitors presenter will preside over the British awards ceremony, which takes place at London’s Royal Festival Hall on February 22. Cumming, who won an Olivier award for his performance in Cabaret, is being welcomed back into the BAFTA fold having hosted the organization’s TV awards…
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