Avatar director James Cameron backs Marlow Studios

Avatar and Titanic director James Cameron has backed proposals for a new film studio.

In a letter to Buckinghamshire Council the Oscar winner told the authority he was impressed by the plans for Marlow Film Studios, which propose that the premises be built on the site of a former quarry.

Mr Cameron said the studio could be a base for his company Lightstorm3D and potentially host a training centre for creatives working with 3D technology.

In October councillors deferred their decision on the studio to 2024, despite the site being recommended for refusal by planning officers.

The committee said it wanted more time to further consider greenbelt and highways issues linked to the A404.