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Hollywood Softens Toward Netflix
Netflix's Best Picture hopes rise as Hollywood shifts after 'Roma' era.
In brief
Netflix's Best Picture hopes rise as Hollywood shifts after 'Roma' era. Hollywood has softened toward Netflix after 'Roma' era, with 'La Bola Negra' leading Best International Feature and Best Picture race. Originally reported by IndieWire.
Hollywood shifts toward Netflix
Hollywood has softened toward Netflix after 'Roma' era, with 'La Bola Negra' leading Best International Feature and Best Picture race.
Netflix's Best Picture hopes rise
As 'La Bola Negra' opens in theaters for a 47-day run, it is the frontrunner for Best International Feature and best shot for Best Picture win.
Academy's past bias against Netflix
Nearly a decade ago, Netflix was poised to win its first Best Picture Oscar but Academy voters rallied behind 'Green Book' instead.
Academy's shift in favor
Academy governor Steven Spielberg championed 'Green Book' behind the scenes and argued Netflix films should qualify for Emmys not Oscars.
The bottom line
Hollywood has softened toward Netflix after 'Roma' era, with 'La Bola Negra' leading Best International Feature and Best Picture race.
