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Rswany t1_jaedydx wrote

There's a lot of fun storylines going into the Oscars this year.

It probably won't improve it's dwindling popularity but it's fun for people who are movie enthusiasts.

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AlanMorlock t1_jael71u wrote

While thr popularity has undoubtedly receded, there's an extent tonehich broadcast TV numbers are a really dumb way to measure that. It's possible that there is more coverage and discussion of the Oscars than in many years, thar engagement just isn't monetizable by ABC. The Oscars locked into a billion dollar contract with broadcast ststion righbefor thr bottom dropped out from pretty much that entire medium.

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