Posts by Nathan Pine
Tearful Whitney Leavitt Compares DWTS Elimination to a “Breakup”
Whitney Leavitt isn’t keeping her feelings about her elimination from Dancing With the Stars a secret. The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star shared an emotional video reflecting on her and partner Mark Ballas being voted off season 34 ahead of the finals. “I’m just gonna speak from the heart, and share what I’m feeling,” Whitney began her Nov.…
Read MoreMiramax Strikes Accord With Qatar’s Film Committee To Co-Develop Original Series & Films Kicking Off With ‘Serendipity’ Remake
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 within…
Read MoreMichael B. Jordan Receives American Cinematheque Award In Heartfelt Evening All About Movies
The American Cinematheque Award is not meant to be a “Life Achievement” honor like AFI does, but rather a “mid-career” tribute, at least most of the time, and Thursday night at the Beverly Hilton Ballroom Michael B. Jordan became, at 38, one of the youngest-ever recipients. In fact he is only a year younger than…
Read MoreHSBC’s Swiss private bank boosts some bankers pay to stem exits
The Swiss arm has been increasing compensation of staff, including relationship managers [LONDON] HSBC Holdings’ Swiss private bank is boosting the pay of some of its staff as it looks to ward off exits, according to people familiar with the matter. The Swiss arm has been increasing compensation of staff, including relationship managers, according to…
Read More‘Firesky:’ Nesta Cooper, Karin Konoval & Michael Eklund Set For Dark Comedy From Kyle Rideout And Josh Epstein
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 Epstein.…
Read MoreJardine Matheson’s Q3 performance ‘in line with expectations’
[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 and…
Read MoreSouthern California storm prompts flood warnings amid heavy rain
Southern California is experiencing its fourth significant storm in a week, prompting widespread weather warnings across major centers. Why It Matters The downpour brings risks of flash flooding, debris flows—especially in regions scarred by recent wildfires—and significant disruption to transportation and daily life. Flooding is one of the deadliest weather hazards in the United States, according to the National…
Read MoreDavid Koechner, Elizabeth Mitchell, Robert Knepper, Thomas Lennon, Jorge Garcia & Patrick Warburton Wrap Comedy ‘Mick Skylark: Mini Golf Prodigy’
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 to…
Read More‘Peter Pan’ Stars Jeremy Sumpter & Rachel Hurd-Wood Reunite On Rom-Com ‘Strawberry Roam’
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 failed…
Read MoreIs AI making some people delusional? Families and experts are worried
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 and…
Read More‘Strictly Come Dancing’ Star Arrested On Suspicion Of Rape
A second former Strictly Come Dancing star has been arrested for rape in the space of just two months. The news, first revealed by The Sun, comes with the hit BBC entertianment show continuing to remain in the headlines for all the wrong reasons. The arrest is understood to relate to last year’s show and…
Read MoreSteven Soderbergh Gives Update On John Lennon Doc & Takes Potshot At Expanded Awards Season: “It Doesn’t Look Very Fun” – Doha Film Festival
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 attending…
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