Oscar race enters final stretch as Sinners gains ground with Actor awards win
With voting now closed, the months-long campaign for Oscar glory is over – but industry insiders are still dissecting every award-season clue in a tight best picture raceVoting for the Oscars closed at 5pm PT on Thursday, meaning that the months-long campaigns of the favoured films have hung up their spurs: the red carpets have been rolled up, hospitality pavilions shut down, the PR minders putting their feet up until the Oscars ceremony itself takes place. The prefatory campaign – on-stage Q&As, special-screening paparazzi shoots, the string of lesser awards ceremonies – is over, and there is now nothing for... [Continue Reading]
Brewdog acquired by Tilray for £33 million after going into administration, resulting in 484 staff redundancies
Brewdog, a prominent independent brewer and pub chain based in Aberdeenshire, has faced a significant upheaval following its recent acquisition by Tilray, a beverage and cannabis firm, for £33 million. The announcement comes after Brewdog went into administration, leading to the heartbreaking news that 484 staff members would be made redundant. This decision was communicated during a 15-minute conference call, a method that has drawn sharp criticism from labor unions and has left many employees heartbroken and without employment. The swift communication from management has raised serious concerns. Bryan Simpson, a hospitality organiser for the Unite union, condemned the method... [Continue Reading]
