Didn't see that coming, but I don't mind. I will generally support anything that moves stuff out of dumb outdated regional restrictions on content that should be globally available for everyone...
Didn't see that coming, but I don't mind. I will generally support anything that moves stuff out of dumb outdated regional restrictions on content that should be globally available for everyone who is interested. The Oscars have generally been aiming for a more international outlook in recent with its increase in Academy members from outside the US and non-English films getting nominated outside their own category.
Bit weird that you can now watch this the same way you watch the Streamer Awards but I suppose it makes sense. Would have preferred if this went to like Disney+ or something (not Netflix they...
Bit weird that you can now watch this the same way you watch the Streamer Awards but I suppose it makes sense. Would have preferred if this went to like Disney+ or something (not Netflix they don’t know how to do live tv). It’s gonna be weird.
I am curious how your experience with live Netflix events has been to warrant that dig at them? I have watched a lot of WWE events this year on Netflix without any issues in the broadcast....
I am curious how your experience with live Netflix events has been to warrant that dig at them? I have watched a lot of WWE events this year on Netflix without any issues in the broadcast. Granted, that's the only live thing I have watched on their services.
I’ve only seen the Mike Tyson Jake Paul fight which had widespread issues and the past two SAG awards which left much to be desired although 2025 was an improvement from 2024
I’ve only seen the Mike Tyson Jake Paul fight which had widespread issues and the past two SAG awards which left much to be desired although 2025 was an improvement from 2024
Kinda weird that films must still be played in a theatre to qualify for best pictures, no drive in theatres, but the awards themselves are hosted on a platform making theatres obsolete. Then...
Kinda weird that films must still be played in a theatre to qualify for best pictures, no drive in theatres, but the awards themselves are hosted on a platform making theatres obsolete. Then again, it's been on TV for 50 years, and tv enabled more people to hear about films and go out to watch.
Institutions like the Academy are very slow to change. I don't know what it takes to change the eligibility requirements, but the Academy's governors are a mix of creative talent, producers,...
Institutions like the Academy are very slow to change. I don't know what it takes to change the eligibility requirements, but the Academy's governors are a mix of creative talent, producers, executives, SFX/video/audio technicians etc. I imagine that it would be hard to get enough of them to agree to change the status quo.
That being said, a theatrical release seems to be more of a technicality nowadays. A lot of Oscar bait movies seem to get a limited theatrical release around this time of year to satisfy the requirement and then go for a wider release or head to streaming shortly thereafter.
I think there's still a pretty clear line between what counts as TV and what counts as film. The only real casualty is the made-for-TV movie, which merged with the straight to VHS/DVD movie to...
I think there's still a pretty clear line between what counts as TV and what counts as film.
The only real casualty is the made-for-TV movie, which merged with the straight to VHS/DVD movie to become the direct to streaming movie and most of those aren't going to have any place in a discussion about awards.
I'm not a huge cinephile, but there's no doubt that the theatrical release is usually how a director intends for their work to be seen. If a streaming service made an Oscar-worthy movie, would it mean that it was made for the small screen to be the "true" experience?
So will there be no commercials for people with YouTube subscriptions? I don't hate the pivot, I don't typically watch the Awards anyway but YouTube might give the show more freedom. Idk.
So will there be no commercials for people with YouTube subscriptions? I don't hate the pivot, I don't typically watch the Awards anyway but YouTube might give the show more freedom. Idk.
The broadcast often needs to take breaks anyways so yes commercials will still be a thing. I believe the Game Awards still has ads (actually it costs about a million to get an ad on there).
The broadcast often needs to take breaks anyways so yes commercials will still be a thing. I believe the Game Awards still has ads (actually it costs about a million to get an ad on there).
The Game Awards just disguises the ads as game trailers and teasers. Which is fine; I mainly watch it to see what's upcoming, even though some trailers are for current games that are just...
The Game Awards just disguises the ads as game trailers and teasers. Which is fine; I mainly watch it to see what's upcoming, even though some trailers are for current games that are just releasing new content. Like Hoyoverse games (Genshin Impact and siblings).
I'd be willing to watch the "ads" for the Oscars if they were all just about movies and shows.
Didn't see that coming, but I don't mind. I will generally support anything that moves stuff out of dumb outdated regional restrictions on content that should be globally available for everyone who is interested. The Oscars have generally been aiming for a more international outlook in recent with its increase in Academy members from outside the US and non-English films getting nominated outside their own category.
Here's hoping but regional restrictions for US TV content are pretty common on YouTube.
Bit weird that you can now watch this the same way you watch the Streamer Awards but I suppose it makes sense. Would have preferred if this went to like Disney+ or something (not Netflix they don’t know how to do live tv). It’s gonna be weird.
It will be different, but I'd rather it not be on a paid subscription service.
I am curious how your experience with live Netflix events has been to warrant that dig at them? I have watched a lot of WWE events this year on Netflix without any issues in the broadcast. Granted, that's the only live thing I have watched on their services.
I’ve only seen the Mike Tyson Jake Paul fight which had widespread issues and the past two SAG awards which left much to be desired although 2025 was an improvement from 2024
Kinda weird that films must still be played in a theatre to qualify for best pictures, no drive in theatres, but the awards themselves are hosted on a platform making theatres obsolete. Then again, it's been on TV for 50 years, and tv enabled more people to hear about films and go out to watch.
Institutions like the Academy are very slow to change. I don't know what it takes to change the eligibility requirements, but the Academy's governors are a mix of creative talent, producers, executives, SFX/video/audio technicians etc. I imagine that it would be hard to get enough of them to agree to change the status quo.
That being said, a theatrical release seems to be more of a technicality nowadays. A lot of Oscar bait movies seem to get a limited theatrical release around this time of year to satisfy the requirement and then go for a wider release or head to streaming shortly thereafter.
There has to be something to differentiate it from the Emmy’s
I think there's still a pretty clear line between what counts as TV and what counts as film.
The only real casualty is the made-for-TV movie, which merged with the straight to VHS/DVD movie to become the direct to streaming movie and most of those aren't going to have any place in a discussion about awards.
I'm not a huge cinephile, but there's no doubt that the theatrical release is usually how a director intends for their work to be seen. If a streaming service made an Oscar-worthy movie, would it mean that it was made for the small screen to be the "true" experience?
The thing is that Netflix already makes both Oscar films and straight to TV Emmy movies. The difference lies in their theatrical release.
The net gets wider if you don't count the 'limited release so we qualify' sceenings.
KPop Demon Hunters and Frankenstein would have a word with you.
So will there be no commercials for people with YouTube subscriptions? I don't hate the pivot, I don't typically watch the Awards anyway but YouTube might give the show more freedom. Idk.
The broadcast often needs to take breaks anyways so yes commercials will still be a thing. I believe the Game Awards still has ads (actually it costs about a million to get an ad on there).
The Game Awards just disguises the ads as game trailers and teasers. Which is fine; I mainly watch it to see what's upcoming, even though some trailers are for current games that are just releasing new content. Like Hoyoverse games (Genshin Impact and siblings).
I'd be willing to watch the "ads" for the Oscars if they were all just about movies and shows.
Ah, I really haven't watched those. I am sure they could do alternative material during that time but also again, I am a very low interest viewer.
Netflix attempted that this past year with the SAG awards and it was not received well for what it’s worrh
As in people were mad or people didn't watch?
People didn’t like it. The segments felt weird and clumsy
Got it, thanks! I was mostly spitballing but it will be more accessible to the cord-cutters this way I suppose.