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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…
How To Pitch Stories To Kotaku - Kotaku
We've worked with a ton of different freelance writers at Kotaku over the years. Maybe you want to be one of them! Here's what you need to know before pitching us stories. The good ones. Especially if you have a unique angle or access to provide…
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…
Zoë Kravitz, Hailey Bieber and More Model Saint Laurent's Newest Runway Heels at 2026 CFDA Awards
Zoë Kravitz took the latest spring 2027 Saint Laurent runway shoes to the 2026 CFDA Awards in New York City on Monday, alongside Hailey Bieber and more Anthony Vaccarello celebrity muses. Vaccarello won International Designer of the Year at…
Incan children were given hallucinogens before they were sacrificed to the gods
New toxicology tests of Incan mummies found the kids were given not just cocaine, but alcohol and chemicals found in ayahuasca before the ceremony Join Our Community of Science Lovers! I agree my information will be processed in accordance with the…
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…
One of Australia's most spectacular wilderness stays just went next level
It's hard to believe that Tasmania was ever anything other than appealing to travellers, but the state's metamorphosis from homely Apple Isle to high-end international holiday destination over the past few decades has been nothing short of…
How to Train Your Dragon Star Mason Thames Cast as Robin in DC's Dynamic Duo Movie
How to Train Your Dragon star Mason Thames has been cast as Dick Grayson/Robin in DC's upcoming Dynamic Duo movie. The news has been rumored for a while, with Thames even teasing it on his socials earlier this year, but has been properly confirmed…
New York's first measles death in 30 years is an omen of worse to come
A child died after contracting the disease amid what is the largest national measles outbreak in more than three decades Join Our Community of Science Lovers! I agree my information will be processed in accordance with the Scientific American Inc.
As Digital Storefronts Vanish, Modders Are Doing the Job Sony and Microsoft Refuse to Do
We are watching the video game industry systematically dismantle its own past before our very eyes. Between the shuttering of legacy digital storefronts, ticking clocks on licensing rights, and an aggressive, industry-wide push to eradicate…
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…
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