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Ed Norton Calls Out Steven Spielberg & Hollywood For Demonizing Netflix

Ed Norton Calls Out Steven Spielberg & Hollywood For Demonizing Netflix

5 years ago
Anonymous $JavybBYWR5

https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20191016/07294243203/ed-norton-calls-out-steven-spielberg-hollywood-demonizing-netflix.shtml

Earlier this year Steven Spielberg had a "get off my lawn" moment in demanding that films from Netflix and other streaming services be excluded from Oscar contention. The sentiment isn't uncommon among old-school Hollywood types who see traditional film as somehow so sacred that it shouldn't have to change or adapt in the face of technological evolution. It was the same sentiment recently exhibited by the Cannes film festival when they banned Netflix films because Netflix pushed back against absurd French film laws like the 36-month delay between theatrical release and streaming availability.

You should note that shortly after Spielberg's rant, he could be found hyping Apple's latest streaming ventures, which suggests a dash of... inconsistency in his arguments.