I guess the diminished sales would then have to be measured in streaming service subscriptions.
This is an interesting development and I will be very curious to see how it plays out if new rules exclude Netflix and streaming films from Oscars eligibility.
The competition suppression argument is interesting and I’d be curious how such a thing could or would have to be measured to make the case.
If streaming movies only have very limited theatrical runs to qualify during awards season, an Oscar nomination or win wouldn’t theoretically impact ticket sales at the box office.