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ITV and FTVC expand freelancer initiative
Green Room to double cohort to 50 for latest iteration ITV and the Film and TV Charity are doubling the cohort for the next iteration of its freelancer initiative Green Room. The initial pilot of the ITV Green Room took place earlier this year in…
Upwork Embeds Freelance Marketplace Inside Top AI Tools
The work marketplace's gross service volume (GSV) from AI-skilled talent increased 55% year over year to $112 million in the third quarter, Brown said. “As clients put AI to work, they're increasingly turning to Upwork for the expertise to…
Anti-Harassment Laws Lead To Questions From UK Film & TV Industry
EXCLUSIVE: Big UK production groups and studios have been busily preparing for new anti-harassment laws that will impact the film and TV industry, but questions remain. Last Friday, UK-wide legislation came into force that means employers are now…
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Devs Wanted to Do Another Remake to 'Trigger New Insights' for New Games
Nintendo has explained why it chose to develop another The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake. Franchise producer Eiji Aonuma was asked what sparked the team's desire to return to one of the most treasured stories in gaming history during the…
Is Callum Turner really the new James Bond? The truth behind the latest 'evidence
We already knew that Callum Turner was among the favourites to take over the role of James Bond in Denis Villeneuve's upcoming film. As new clues appeared to indicate that the Rose of Nevada star was in the lead for 007, we've done a little bit of…
Upwork: Q3 Earnings Snapshot
PALO ALTO, Calif. (AP) — PALO ALTO, Calif. (AP) — Upwork Inc. (UPWK) on Monday reported profit of $31.8 million in its third quarter. The Palo Alto, California-based company said it had net income of 25 cents per share. The online…
Opinion: Traditions matter, so does the future
Considering who we are today within our history I've heard them all before. From “Old Army” to “red ass” to “Good Bull,” there are many ways to describe a true-blooded Aggie. Apparently, knowing which label…
Marvel's X-Men Reboot Targeting Hunger Games Actor Ben Wang to Play Iceman
The Long Walk actor Ben Wang is reportedly in talks to play Iceman in the MCU's upcoming X-Men reboot. Deadline reported that Wang, who will soon appear as Wyatt Callow in The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, is circling the role of Marvel's…
British drama with Nicola Coughlan and Joe Cole confirms release date for Channel 4 - and it's soon
A 'distinctive' Channel 4 drama starring Nicola Coughlan and Joe Cole finally has a release date. I Am Helen is the latest drama from BAFTA-winning filmmaker Dominic Savage, best known for his work on Close to You as well as the I Am... series. The…
Your Genes May Already Know Who You'll Fall in Love With
Besides the clichéd “ must love dogs ” and “likes long walks on the beach at sunset,” what do people actually look for when seeking a partner? Dating profiles barely touch on the qualities someone might imagine in…
Former Octopus deputy publicity head Karen Baker launches PR consultancy
Karen Baker, former deputy head of publicity at Octopus Publishing, has launched her own freelance PR and communications consultancy, Karen Baker PR, following 25 years working in-house in publishing. Join thousands of book industry professionals…
John Goodman Is a Defender of Tom Cruise's Digger Despite Icy Reception
John Goodman believes the critical reception to Digger 'killed' the movie before it had even been released. Tom Cruise's latest film, Digger, is one of the biggest Hollywood bombs of 2026. So far, the film has only made $49 million on a reported…
Insurance Deflation: No Problem For IAK (NYSEARCA:IAK)
I reiterate a 'Buy' rating on iShares US Insurance ETF, citing strong recent outperformance versus the S&P 500 and compelling valuation. IAK benefits from robust technicals, a constructive uptrend, and historically bullish November seasonality…
AI wave creates new ICT skills demand in SA
Lehlohonolo Mokenela, Managing Director at Africa Analysis and telecommunications analyst. Contrary to popular belief that AI is eroding jobs in the ICT sector, demand for AI-related skills is soaring and ICT practitioners are embracing the…
Polymarket Traders Missed Nvidia's October Drop. Here's What They Predict for November.
Polymarket traders nailed Nvidia's direction nearly 79% of the time across hundreds of markets, then whiffed badly in October. Now they have fresh money on the table for November, and an earnings report that could flip every contract overnight.
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