It’s beyond mere rhetoric now. Director Steven Spielberg has taken action to prevent Netflix from participating in the Oscars unless Netflix modifies its distribution models.
It’s beyond mere rhetoric now. Director Steven Spielberg has taken action to prevent Netflix from participating in the Oscars unless Netflix modifies its distribution models.
According to Vulture, the legendary filmmaker intends to change the Academy rules that could block Netflix and other streaming platforms from seeking Oscar nominations without a proper theatrical run. Typically, a movie would need a 90-day window between its theatrical release and when it can appear on the streaming service.
„The success of Alfonso Cuarón’s ‚Roma‘ at this year’s Oscars has royally pissed off Steven Spielberg, so much so he’s reportedly doubling down on banning streaming films from awards contention once and for all,“ reports the outlet. „A Spielberg vs. Netflix battle will be reaching its peak at next week’s Board of Governors meeting at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, where the director — who’s a board member of the directing branch — is planning to ‚propose rule changes‘ that would specifically prevent Netflix, and other streaming outlets such as Amazon and Hulu, from qualifying for Oscars contention.“
A representative for Spielberg’s production company, Amblin, said in a statement that the director is simply trying to salvage the theatrical experience. „Steven feels strongly about the difference between the streaming and theatrical situation,“ said the spokesperson.
