Posts by Nathan Pine
Steve Buscemi Joins FX Anthology Series ‘Far Cry’
Noah Hawley and Rob Mac’s upcoming FX anthology series Far Cry has added Steve Buscemi (Boardwalk Empire, Fargo) to its cast. The series, based on Ubisoft’s global hit video game franchise, will also star Mac and Lizzy Caplan. Each season will retain Far Cry’s signature standalone storytelling format, with each season set in a new setting…
Read MoreLetterboxd Sale: As Corporate Buyers Circle, An Underdog Bidder Surfaces
Shockwaves rippled through film circles after news reports that Letterboxd soon could be snapped up by a corporate buyer. But the online community is both a highly valuable and quite perishable property, meaning a conventional plug-and-play M&A maneuver could trigger a significant backlash. Netflix, Paramount, Sony Pictures, Versant and major private equity firms are among…
Read MoreEconomists, tech leaders warn AI could bring ‘large-scale job displacement’ and other risks
Many of the smartest people in the world warned governments, companies and people Monday that they need to be ready for the deep impact that artificial intelligence is going to have on the economy. More than 200 economists, researchers and tech leaders said artificial intelligence could transform the economy for the better and for worse…
Read MoreVietnam’s Skyline Media Schedules North America, International Rollout For ‘Mr. Hero’
EXCLUSIVE: Vietnamese comedy drama Mr. Hero, produced by three Vietnamese production outfits and Fremantle’s Singapore-based Beach House Pictures, is set for a wide international rollout following its premiere yesterday at New York Asian Film Festival. Directed by Vo Thach Thao (hit series The Apple Tree Blossoms) and produced by Timothy Linh Bui (Sister Sister), the…
Read More‘Nova’ In The Works From ‘Loki’ Showrunner Michael Waldron
After rumors started to spread of a potential Nova project from filmmaker Michael Waldron last week, sources now tell Deadline that the Chad Powers creator is developing a feature film around the comic at Marvel Studios. Insiders stress the project is still in early development but that Waldron is on board to pen the script…
Read More12 Blue States Defy DOJ and Sue to Stop Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger
“The unlawful merger of these two entertainment behemoths would lead to higher prices, lower quality, and less content for film and television, harming movie theaters, basic cable distributors, and ultimately, audiences on every sofa and movie theater seat in the U.S.,” California Attorney General Rob Bonta said in a statement. If Paramount’s acquisition of Warner…
Read MoreSean Astin Plays A Senator In First Trailer For ‘A Social Contract’
EXCLUSIVE: Here’s your first trailer for A Social Contract, the Sean Astin-led political thriller from director Jason Mac, which Buffalo 8 will release August 7 across digital platforms. Written by Alex Hanno, The Lord of the Rings star and SAG-AFTRA President Astin stars alongside Domenica Cameron-Scorsese (Cape Fear), Craig Parker (The Lord of the Rings),…
Read MoreWith AI character Tilly Norwood set for feature-film debut, Hollywood debates what it means to be an actor
For most of Hollywood’s history, the word “actor” has required little explanation. Actors search for emotional truth in imaginary lives. They collaborate with directors and scene partners, endure 4 a.m. call times and, if everything goes right, thank their agents while collecting awards. Tilly Norwood has done none of those things. That’s because Tilly exists…
Read MoreSam Neill Remembered: Karl Urban & Prime Ministers Pay Tribute To “Beautiful Man”
Sam Neill is being remembered by the film and TV community after his family announced his “sudden and unexpected” death. In a statement shared on Neill’s Instagram profile, his loved ones said the Jurassic Park and Peaky Blinders actor died “with the dignity that has characterised his whole life.” The statement led to an outpouring…
Read More‘Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches’ Unveils Season 3 Teaser
“Power will be tested.” That is the theme of the first teaser for Season 3 of Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches. The clip was revealed during tonight’s penultimate episode of The Vampire Lestat. The clip, which opens with the sound of electricity crackling, prominently features Alexandra Daddario‘s Rowan Fielding as she elevates several feet off the…
Read MoreAli G, Sach Baron Cohen Character, at Wimbledon Amid News of New Movie
Three-time Oscar nominee Sacha Baron Cohen was at Wimbledon today, but so was his alter-ego, Ali G, as you can see from the social media posts below. We hear it’s really Ali G, and the news comes in the wake of a brand new Ali G movie being filmed sub rosa. While the man-on-the-street comedic…
Read MoreEngland’s Victory Over Norway Draws Biggest UK Audience For World Cup 2026
England progressed to the semi-final of the FIFA World Cup in front of the largest UK audience of the tournament so far. Jude Bellingham’s brace of goals knocked Norway out of the competition, with a peak of 16.8M viewers watching the 2-1 triumph on ITV1. ITV’s coverage scored an average of 12.7M viewers, according to…
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