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heraldscotland.com - Neil Cooper - How much do Scottish actors really earn?
How much do Scottish actors really earn?
The Herald

Offstage, meanwhile, in a reflection of sorts of the themes of these plays, it is getting harder to sustain a career in theatre. This isn't just the case for the actors who are the public face of Scotland's homegrown scene. In a fragile industry…

variety.com - K.J. Yossman - Award-Winning Independent Factual Producer Proper Content Shutters Citing Market Conditions: 'There Simply Isn't the Commissioning Risk'
Award-Winning Independent Factual Producer Proper Content Shutters Citing Market Conditions: 'There Simply Isn't the Commissioning Risk'
Variety

Award-winning factual producer Proper Content is set to shutter amid tough market conditions. Founder David DeHaney, who set up the company in 2016, announced the decision to cease trading and appoint an administrator on Thursday. “This has…

ign.com - Cade Onder - We Are Deeply Saddened' - Gaming Industry Responds to PlayStation Abandoning Physical Media
We Are Deeply Saddened' - Gaming Industry Responds to PlayStation Abandoning Physical Media
IGN

The gaming industry is not responding well to the news that PlayStation will stop producing game discs in January 2028. The Video Game History Foundation released a statement noting that while the news is diappointing, it is also hardly surprising.

fortune.com - Orianna Rosa Royle - Emily Blunt is worth $80 million and just pocketed $15 million for her latest film-but she once wanted to be a Spanish translator for the UN
Emily Blunt is worth $80 million and just pocketed $15 million for her latest film-but she once wanted to be a Spanish translator for the UN
Fortune

Emily Blunt just took home a cool $15 million for her role on Disclosure Day— hot off the back of a $12.5 million payday for reprising her role as Emily Charlton on The Devil Wears Prada 2. But she could have been earning a much more modest…

ign.com - Cade Onder - Live Service Is Killing Development Teams' - Ex-Modern Warfare Creative Strategist Launches New Studio, Pushing Back Against Live Service Trends
Live Service Is Killing Development Teams' - Ex-Modern Warfare Creative Strategist Launches New Studio, Pushing Back Against Live Service Trends
IGN

Robert Bowling, the former creative strategist of Infinity Ward during the original Modern Warfare trilogy, is launching a new studio that pushes back against destructive gaming trends. Bowling announced his new studio, known as //18.bravo, on…

pcmag.com - Gabriel Zamora - Constant Contact Review: Accessible Email Marketing for SMBs
Constant Contact Review: Accessible Email Marketing for SMBs
PCMag

Constant Contact is an email marketing solution that supports both general brand and e-commerce-focused marketing. It offers a great blend of starter features, third-party integrations, and a 30-day free trial that lets you get a feel for the…

forbes.com - Em Sauter - How One Craft Brewery Is Taking A Stand Against Generative AI
How One Craft Brewery Is Taking A Stand Against Generative AI
Forbes

The brewery Beereratne in Victoria, Australia is one of the first breweries to label their beer with a NO AI symbol. Beereratne Brewing, a small brewery in the town of Lilydale, Victoria, Australia, has sharp, eye-catching can art. On the can are…

businessinsider.com - Jennifer Gonick - Use these Skillshare coupons to get your first month of courses for free
Use these Skillshare coupons to get your first month of courses for free
Business Insider

Skillshare has become a popular destination for anyone looking to pick up a new creative skill without committing to a full online course. The platform offers thousands of on-demand classes covering everything from graphic design and photography to…

digitalspy.com - Sam Warner - Millie Bobby Brown calls for role on surprising TV hit: 'I'd be really good'
Millie Bobby Brown calls for role on surprising TV hit: 'I'd be really good'
Digital Spy

Millie Bobby Brown has said she would love to appear on a huge reality show. While she's best known for playing Eleven in Netflix sci-fi hit Stranger Things and sleuthing as Enola Holmes, the star has revealed she's a huge reality TV fan. One…

newstatesman.com - Jon Day - One man's trash is another man's Trash!
One man's trash is another man's Trash!
The Newstatesman

About a year ago, I visited a recycling centre in east London with a group of students for a module I teach on ecological literature. We were met at reception by a press officer named Phoebe who had agreed to show us round. After donning hard hats…

seekingalpha.com - Mike Zaccardi - ILF: Not Looking Bad With No Tech, Lots Of Energy And Financials (NYSEARCA:ILF)
ILF: Not Looking Bad With No Tech, Lots Of Energy And Financials (NYSEARCA:ILF)
Seeking Alpha

iShares Latin America 40 ETF is reiterated as a 'Buy,' supported by attractive valuation and technical support near the 200-day moving average. ILF trades at a low 9.8x P/E, offers a 2.90% yield, and is heavily weighted toward Financials and…

ign.com - Cade Onder - Minecraft Creator Notch Speaks Out Against 'Scummy' ESA for Calling Private Servers 'Illegal
Minecraft Creator Notch Speaks Out Against 'Scummy' ESA for Calling Private Servers 'Illegal
IGN

Minecraft creator Markus 'Notch' Persson has spoken out against the Electronic Software Association for claiming that the game's private servers are 'illegal.' Earlier this month, the California State Senate held a hearing regarding Stop Killing…

ign.com - Noah Hunter - Right Now You Can Get a Whopping 43% off the Top-Rated Garmin Forerunner 265 Smartwatch Ahead of the 4th of July
Right Now You Can Get a Whopping 43% off the Top-Rated Garmin Forerunner 265 Smartwatch Ahead of the 4th of July
IGN

Outside of Apple, Garmin is one of the best smartwatch manufacturers out there. These are built for professional athletes, casual runners, and even those just wanting a new watch. Right now, you can score the Garmin Forerunner 265 Smartwatch for…

bleedingcool.com - Ray Flook - My Adventures with Superman S03E04: Unhappy Hank; Superboy Shines
My Adventures with Superman S03E04: Unhappy Hank; Superboy Shines
Bleeding Cool News

Posted in: Adult Swim, Cartoon Network, TV | Tagged: my adventures with superman Hank is NOT happy in this look at My Adventures with Superman S03E04: 'Guess Who's Slammin' to Dinner?' Plus, Superboy gets a poster. My Adventures with Superman…

ign.com - Cade Onder - Xbox's New Console, Project Helix, Will Reportedly Not Have a Disc Drive as Microsoft Explores Digitization of Physical Games
Xbox's New Console, Project Helix, Will Reportedly Not Have a Disc Drive as Microsoft Explores Digitization of Physical Games
IGN

According to new reports, Xbox may be moving way from physical media with a console currently known as Project Helix. Windows Central revealed that its sources say that Project Helix, the next-generation Xbox, will not feature a disc drive. No…

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