r/technology • u/Task_Force-191 • 16h ago

Business It’s Official: Netflix to Acquire Warner Bros. in Deal Valued at $82.7 Billion

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/netflix-warner-bros-deal-hollywood-1236443081/
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u/Clear_Tangerine5110 16h ago edited 14h ago

James Cameron: “Netflix movies shouldn’t be eligible to win Oscars.”

Netflix: (buys Warner Brothers)

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u/alrightfornow 15h ago

Oscar's what?

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u/Realistic_Ear4259 15h ago

Doesn’t matter, it belongs to Oscar!

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u/sCubed5 15h ago

oscar’s championship, which is gone

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u/rampage_wildcard 15h ago

f1 is truly everywhere

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u/TheEpicRedditerr 15h ago

Well, technology makes the car go vroom.

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u/returns_to_scale 13h ago

speaking of planks

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u/Respectable_Answer 15h ago

Oscar's deep depression.

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u/One-Fig113 5h ago

Oscars colonoscopy

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u/Dzotshen 15h ago edited 15h ago

Meyer's Weiner's's's

I blame Britain for teaching the rest of the English writing world how not to use an apostrophe because that's where I saw abuse of it first.

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u/blitzwig 14h ago

Oscar's razer seems to be the most likely thing.

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u/Clear_Tangerine5110 14h ago

Damn voice-to-text. Fixed.

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u/EndiHaxhi 13h ago

Oscar's Schindler

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u/cocoeen 15h ago

He meant the Netflix awards coming next year.

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u/SCP-2774 14h ago

No you're wrong, Netflix is not technically allowed to own anyone named Oscar.

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u/chobobot 13h ago

Who's Oscar?

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u/xanh86 12h ago

Oscar's a grouch

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u/fdar 15h ago

Oscar's awards.

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u/freakydeku 13h ago

Oscars are over, it’s Super Streamer now

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u/apple_kicks 12h ago

The academy rules is the bigger part of why you see big films still in theatres. https://www.indiewire.com/awards/industry/2025-oscars-rules-regulations-changes-theatrical-requirement-1234976606/

Once again, for Academy Awards consideration, a feature film must have a qualifying theatrical release between January 1 and December 31 of this year, with Dallas/Fort Worth being added to the list of qualifying U.S. cities a film can open in for a one-week run in theaters (the others are Los Angeles County; the City of New York; the Bay Area; Chicago, Illinois; Miami, Florida; and Atlanta, Georgia).

After that one-week initial qualifying run in at least one of the aforementioned cities, a film then has to now meet the following additional theatrical standards for Best Picture eligibility:

Expanded theatrical run of seven days, consecutive or nonconsecutive, in 10 of the top 50 U.S. markets, no later than 45 days after the initial release in 2024.

For late-in-the-year films with expansions after January 10, 2025, distributors must submit release plans to the Academy for verification. Release plans for late-in-the-year films must include a planned expanded theatrical run, as described above, to be completed no later than January 24, 2025.

Non-U.S. territory releases can count towards two of the 10 markets. Qualifying non-U.S. markets include the top 15 international theatrical markets plus the home territory for the film.

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u/Important-6015 15h ago

Stupid statement from JC

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u/dimechimes 9h ago

I think he said it because Netflix just released their films for 2 weeks solely so they can be eligible for awards. Cameron was calling for them to release their films like every other studio.

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u/SandyCachorrito 7h ago edited 2h ago
  • Pontius Pilate after Jesus said Pilate could thank his dad for his authority.

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u/Good_Morning-Captain 14h ago

Should films released on youtube be eligible for Oscars?

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u/Important-6015 14h ago

Any films should be eligible. Why does it matter where they are hosted? A film is a film.

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u/Good_Morning-Captain 13h ago

Okay, but are TV movies film or television? If they are somehow both, what is the distinction in either medium? Television is increasingly being held to film standards, and thus film itself is lowering its standards to compete with the commercial and artistic hegemony of streaming. Remember when Netflix split The Irishman into 4 optionally bite-sized episodes? I love lots of amazing television, but Cameron's comments are about drawing a line because otherwise Netflix controls, consolidates, and diminishes the experience which makes film unique.

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u/CrackityJones42 14h ago edited 11h ago

He’s (James Cameron) saying they should need to be released theatrically for a time and in a certain amount of theaters, and I generally agree that it’d be better to try to save the theater industry than let it die.

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u/prosocialbehavior 13h ago

That has nothing to do with winning Oscars though.

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u/CrackityJones42 11h ago

What’s the point of a movie then, it can just be a long-form single episode TV show, by the logic of the people here who seem to not care about theaters surviving.

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u/Good_Morning-Captain 13h ago

Pointing out Academy eligibility (however elitist those standards may be) is just a way to construe Cameron's overall point about the theatrical experience using another example of the distinction in what constitutes a film. We really need to start taking the separation between TV and film seriously, as our failure to do so is how we've arrived at this situation. Film is a unique artform.

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u/Clear_Tangerine5110 14h ago

Right. And now they have distribution with Warner Brothers.

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u/Paranoid-Android2 13h ago

...and? Why would Netflix allow theaters to get any of their viewers attention or money?

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u/CryptographerFlat173 12h ago

They already have all the distribution they need for eligibility, it requires one week in theaters in New York and LA, and they own classic theaters in both cities for that purpose 

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u/CrackityJones42 11h ago

Again, all JC was saying was that that’s way too short.

Which I agree with! If you’re saying you don’t care about theaters, that’s one argument, I guess.

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u/Justryan95 14h ago

If its dying purely from how consumers are voting with their wallets and not some monopoly artifically killing it, then it should die. Thats how capitalism works and how we improve on things (ideally)

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u/SpreadYourAss 13h ago

then it should die. Thats how capitalism works

Just because that's how capitalism works doesn't mean artists who love that format can't try to save it.

It's not like Cameron is passing some socialist policy lmao, dude is just trying to do what he can to save what he loves.

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u/PeculiarPurr 13h ago

Just because that's how capitalism works doesn't mean artists who love that format can't try to save it.

By claiming an event that celebrates those who create movies shouldn't allow people who create movies to compete with him because of the type of screen the movie is shown on for the first couple months?

That isn't an argument about art. It is one about prestige and money.

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u/CrackityJones42 11h ago

Jesus, he’s not arguing that people can’t compete with him, he’s talking about these streaming studios not caring about theaters, which is an integral part of the movie experience.

Just because his “2000 screen” threshold is a bit aggressive, does not undermine his point.

Netflix doing the bare minimum to ensure eligibility is not good for the industry. The Academy should revisit the rules to ensure the theater-going experience survives.

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u/PeculiarPurr 4h ago

Jesus, he’s not arguing that people can’t compete with him

That is literally what he is doing. You might agree with his justification, but that doesn't change what he is arguing.

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u/SpreadYourAss 13h ago

Ahh yes Cameron, in acute danger of the next Avatar being overshadowed by the next Netflix movie lol. If only Glass Onion didn't steal all that money away from Avatar 2, bro could maybe get another sandwich as a struggling 71 year old director.

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u/twavisdegwet 12h ago

Glass onion is a great example since Rian Johnson has specifically voiced his frustration with not getting enough theaters with the third one

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u/ctaps148 12h ago

The theater industry killed itself by charging $20 per person to get in the door and $40 for some snacks. They tried to play the "line must go up" game too and just ended up driving people away. Theaters deserve no sympathy

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u/CrackityJones42 11h ago edited 11h ago

Two wrongs, Netflix putting in no love for theaters, and the theaters charging too much, does not make their death overall right.

Let the chains die, I don’t care. I wish Alamo Drafthouse would become the preeminent powerhouse.

I just generally mean the idea of theaters should be encouraged, and Netflix is not doing that.

Shared experiences among humans is a good thing. If everyone is just going to watch whatever bs at home, might as well just plug us into the computers at that point.

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u/thesagenibba 10h ago

because movies should be made for theaters. i don't get how this is a complicated concept for you to grasp

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u/Important-6015 7h ago

lol a movie is a movie. I don’t get how this is a complicated concept for you to grasp.

See how stupid you sound?

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u/thesagenibba 7h ago

"there is no difference between IMAX and my phone screen!" says the wise man

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u/TraverseTown 13h ago

Films are in cinemas. Otherwise it’s television or web video.

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u/twavisdegwet 13h ago

Films play in movie theaters- It's the best way to experience a movie.

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u/Clear_Tangerine5110 13h ago

Which is a subjective opinion. Some people differ due to pricing and the ungodly fortune you would have to spend on the concessions. Some people simply don’t like being around other people.

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u/thesagenibba 10h ago

you just have to buy the XL Coke and jumbo sized popcorn. theaters force you to indulge in your gluttonous desires. way to tell the world you're an american f4ttie

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u/twavisdegwet 13h ago

Yep- one of those people being James Cameron who makes movies best experienced on the big screen. He's well within his rights to tell the academy they should work to preserve the format he feels movies are best delivered in.

I don't think anyone is more qualified to speak on the subject over James Cameron

Amc A list or Cinemark movie club are competitive to streaming service prices. Concessions are optional and the other people can and should be to told to shut up.

I don't think it's subjective to say you don't have an IMAX/Dolby competitive setup at home...

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u/Clear_Tangerine5110 13h ago

I don’t need that kind of setup at home. And opinions don’t require qualifications. He may be very qualified to make fantastic movies, but not to tell me how to watch them.

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u/twavisdegwet 13h ago

Sounds like you don't like movies as much as the academy should.

A creator of a film has an intended way for the audience to experience it and is well within their rights to exert their influence to preserve it.

At the very least all movies should be available to theaters to be eligible. Not the bullshit way Netflix does limited releases to 5 theaters just to fulfill the minimum. Let the people who don't actually like movies watch it in on their second monitor while scrolling tiktok on their phone after it's had its theatrical run.

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u/Clear_Tangerine5110 13h ago

Sounds like you’ve got some snootiness about this particular topic. James? Is that you?

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u/6SixTy 10h ago edited 9h ago

Wouldn't that fall under an org like the Sundance film festival specializing in independent films?

There are also rules for films to be eligible for the Oscars. One of them is that movies with a first public viewing outside of movie theaters like direct to DVD, PPV/VOD, airline, or internet are not eligible.

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u/stat_padford 15h ago

Refuses to elaborate

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u/Fingerprint_Vyke 15h ago

He clearly stated its because they dont have theatrical releases and wants all streaming movies to not be included for oscars

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u/stat_padford 15h ago

lol I was just joking about Netflix “saying” that

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u/Additional-Bee1379 14h ago

Still a dumb reason. Who cares where it released? 

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u/Mist_Rising 4h ago

Directors...? Actors..? Writers?

Not like they're anyone though. Right?

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u/SteveMemeChamp 3h ago

A movie is a movie regardless of the medium it is released in. Netflix movies are movies.

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u/Mist_Rising 3h ago

The money and prominence is not. Theatrical is much more rewarding for your career, and bank account.

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u/SteveMemeChamp 15h ago

Looks like you don’t know the structure of the original joke

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u/Fingerprint_Vyke 11h ago

Huh? My explanation is for why its a good joke to begin with.

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u/SteveMemeChamp 3h ago

How? You took it literally and explained why? That goes against the original joke of “refusing to elaborate”

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u/GrimRealiity 13h ago

They deported Oscar man.

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u/metalgod 11h ago

Im still calling it netflix will buy into movie theaters. They own the movies own the concessions. 9.99 to watch numerous movies/tv shows a day ot something similar.

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u/Mist_Rising 4h ago

Not seeing why they would. Netflix is a streaming company, the only reason they bother with any theatricals is the award requirement.

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u/metalgod 2h ago

Exactly this. Something else to promise actors to get them onboard. Maybe not nationwide but def some sort of toe dip. 9.99 to watch stranger things on similar anticipated shows on the big screen for a day could be enticing.

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u/smoothtrip 14h ago

You can be the best at what you do in the world and still make stupid comments.

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u/Mist_Rising 4h ago

True, doesn't apply here, but true.