Business Rates: Cinema or Pub Dilemma for Finance Minister

James Cameron Doesn’t Quite Tell Senator That Netflix Buying WB Is Cinema Equivalent Of Shuffling Deck Chairs On The Titanic, But Mega-Director Gets Pretty Close

James Cameron may sarcastically call himself a “humble movie farmer,” but the Oscar winning blockbuster director wants the folks in DC to know it’s no joke when he says “the proposed sale of Warner Brothers Discovery to Netflix will be disastrous for the theatrical motion picture business.” New Zealand-based Cameron is no fan of Donald Trump, but the filmmaker is preaching to the MAGA converted in a February 10 dated letter to Senator Mike Lee…

James Cameron Contends Netflix Acquisition of Warner Bros. Would Be ‘Disastrous’ in Letter to Lawmaker

James Cameron has written a letter arguing that if Netflix is successful in its bid for Warner Bros.’ studio and streaming businesses, it could cause huge job loss, change the theatrical landscape and hurt the film export business. The “Avatar” filmmaker sent his letter last week to Senator Mike Lee, chair of the Senate subcommittee on antitrust, and the letter was then recently obtained by CNBC. “I believe strongly that the proposed sale of…

The ups and downs in Ridgeway as one business celebrates rating and one closes

Ridgeway corner shop's five star rating and pub closing.

Famed director James Cameron sends scathing letter to antitrust lawmaker over Netflix-WBD deal

James Cameron, award-winning director of "Avatar" and "Titanic," calls Netflix's proposed acquisition of WBD assets "disastrous" for the theater business.

‘Extremely disappointed’: Minister defies residents’ noise complaints to dump Barangaroo curfew

The state’s planning minister has scotched concerns from inner-city residents to reinstate 24/7 trading hours at a nearly completed arts and cultural venue.

Reopened pub introducing 'completely new' menu with curries and British classics

New management at The Horse and Chains, Bushey, have revealed plans for its Indian curry menu once a kitchen refurbishment is complete.