Netflix defended itself in the wake of reports that Steven Spielberg was campaigning to exclude the streaming service from eligibility at future Oscars ceremonies.
Get breaking news alerts and special reports. The news and stories that matter, delivered weekday mornings.Netflix defended itself in the wake of reports that legendary film director Steven Spielberg was campaigning to exclude the streaming service from eligibility at future Oscars ceremonies.
Spielberg was planning to ask for a rule change that would prevent streaming services like Netflix, Hulu and Amazon from competing in the Oscars at an upcoming annual board of governors meeting at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences,Spielberg wants films on streaming services to compete at the Emmy Awards rather than the Oscars, according to“Steven feels strongly about the difference between the streaming and theatrical situation,” a spokesperson for Amblin, Spielberg's...
In what appeared to be a response to these reports, Netflix's film account tweeted on Sunday a list of defenses for the streaming service.-Access for people who can't always afford, or live in towns without, theaters-Giving filmmakers more ways to share artThe tweet mentioned equal access to films for those in rural or low income areas, simultaneous release times, and a platform for filmmakers to share their work.Netflix did not immediately return a request for comment made by NBC News.
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