On the heels of Roma receiving 10 Academy Award nominations, Netflix has joined the membership ranks of Motion Picture Association of America, Hollywood’s top lobbying group said Tuesday,
The move was endorsed by the six Hollywood studio members of the Washington, D.C.-based MPAA: Disney, Fox, Paramount, Sony, Universal and Warner Bros. It is the first time in history that a non-studio has been granted entry. It also is a defining moment for MPAA chairman-CEO Charles Rivkin 18 months into his tenure. Rivkin stated,
“On behalf of the MPAA and its member companies, I am delighted to welcome Netflix as a partner,”
. “All of our members are committed to pushing the film and television industry forward, in both how we tell stories and how we reach audiences. Adding Netflix will allow us to even more effectively advocate for the global community of creative storytellers, and I look forward to seeing what we can all achieve together.”
Netflix chief content officer Ted Sarandos added a statement,
“Joining the Motion Picture Association further exemplifies our commitment to ensuring the vibrancy of these creative industries and the many talented people who work in them all over the world. We look forward to supporting the association team and their important efforts.”
This should set up a great future for Netflix and the Academy Awards.
