Posts by Kim Browne
‘Bluey’ Heads Back to the Big Screen Across U.K. and Europe
“Bluey” is returning to cinemas across the U.K., Ireland and Europe this spring with a new collection of episodes. Vue Lumière will release “Bluey at the Cinema: Playdates with Friends Collection” in the U.K. and Ireland on March 27, while Piece of Magic Entertainment will roll it out across Spain, Poland, Italy, Germany, Austria, the…
Read MoreHenry Golding, Jonah Hauer-King and Tramell Tillman Attend Dunhill Pre-BAFTA Filmmakers Dinner
On a clear night in London, some of the biggest stars and filmmakers in the U.K. attended the ninth annual pre-BAFTA Filmmakers dinner. The event, held on Tuesday at Mayfair’s Dunhill Bourdon house, the posh storefront and private club with a screening room and spa, saw a flurry of A-list celebrities decked out in their…
Read MoreAngry Trump Humiliated as Effort to Prosecute Dems Backfires Again
In a hard-hitting assessment of the DOJ’s targeting of Trump’s enemies, Politico columnist Ankush Khardori notes that they’ve produced a string of embarrassing pratfalls. Those include the stalling-out efforts aimed at James, Comey, and Schiff, and even a baseless effort to prosecute Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, essentially for making Trump angry, which has backfired,…
Read MoreMinneapolis Mayor’s Emotional Message to Trump: You Failed to Break Us
In today’s episode, we talk to Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey about the latest developments in his city. Donald Trump and border czar Tom Homan have said they’re winding down ICE’s occupation, and Frey tells us there are some positive signs in this regard. But Frey also discusses how ICE violence has been directed from the…
Read MoreYangzijiang Maritime to hold EGM on Mar 6 on proposed share buyback
If approved by shareholders, the company can acquire up to 10% of its total issued shares [SINGAPORE] Maritime financial solutions provider Yangzijiang (YZJ) Maritime will hold an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) on Mar 6 to seek shareholders’ approval on the proposed adoption of a share buyback mandate. The in-person EGM will be held at Capital…
Read MoreBrit Detective Drama ‘Bergerac’ Bought for U.S. by PBS Distribution (EXCLUSIVE)
British detective drama “Bergerac” is heading to the U.S. with PBS Distribution following a deal with Banijay Rights. The acquisition comes ahead of next week’s London TV Screenings, with PBS securing the first two seasons of the show with plans to launch later this year. Set in Jersey, “Bergerac” stars Damien Molony (“The Split,” “Brassic”)…
Read MoreITV Studios Unveils London TV Screenings Slate, Led by Graham Norton’s ‘The Neighbourhood’ (EXCLUSIVE)
ITV Studios has unveiled its London TV Screenings slate, with a Graham Norton-hosted reality show, two drama series from Ben Stephenson’s Poison Pen Studios, and a new drama series from Russell T. Davies among the headliners. Among the star names attached are Dominic Cooper, Romola Garai, Mia Wasikowska, Alan Cumming, Abbie Cornish, Dougray Scott and…
Read MoreSony Pictures Television Releases First Look Images for ‘S.W.A.T. Exiles’ With Shemar Moore Ahead of London TV Screenings (EXCLUSIVE)
Sony Pictures Television has shared with Variety the very first look stills from “S.W.A.T. Exiles,” the upcoming 10-episode spinoff of “S.W.A.T.” with star and EP Shemar Moore. SPT has released behind-the-scenes photos and cast images before but these are the very first first look stills from the new show. The images drop ahead of Sony…
Read MoreSpanish Streamer Filmin and Belgium’s Boucan Board ‘Robbery, Beating & Death’ from ‘This is Not Sweden’ Producer Funicular Films (EXCLUSIVE)
Spanish streaming platform Filmin and Belgium’s Boucan Film Production have boarded the series “Robbery, Beating & Death” (“El pitjor atracament de la historia”) from “This is Not Sweden” producers, Funicular Films. Upscale SVOD service Filmin also produces original shows and holds a vast catalog of classic films. It also hosts dedicated country channels, like that…
Read MoreRetailer Carrefour targets higher cash and profits as CEO Bompard unveils new strategy plan
Published Wed, Feb 18, 2026 · 03:22 PM [PARIS] Europe’s largest food retailer Carrefour on Wednesday (Feb 18) vowed to grow its cash and profitability, aiming for an operating margin of 3.2 per cent in 2028 and 3.5 per cent by 2030, as part of boss Alexandre Bompard’s new plan to boost profits and speed…
Read MoreCarrefour CEO eyes higher profits under core markets refocus
Published Wed, Feb 18, 2026 · 03:22 PM [PARIS] Carrefour aims for one billion euros (S$1.5 billion) in annual cost cuts as part of CEO Alexandre Bompard’s new plan to boost profits and refocus on its core markets of France, Spain and Brazil, Europe’s largest food retailer said on Wednesday (Feb 18). While the group…
Read MoreJPMorgan aims to open over 160 branches in 2026: report
The lender says that the push is part of a commitment in 2024 to open more than 500 branches within three years Published Wed, Feb 18, 2026 · 03:02 PM [BENGALURU] JPMorgan Chase is planning to open over 160 branches in more than 30 states across the United States in 2026 as part of a…
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