The Oscar Economy
Reported in BusinessWeek:"There's big money at stake if the Feb. 24 awards ceremony gets scotched.
- $4 million worth of post-Oscar parties.
- $5.5 million in media coverage.
- $26.5 million in limos, security, personnel, and gifts for the nominees.
- $51 million for the main broadcast in the Kodak Theater, along with side events.
- $54 million in spending on radio, TV, print, and outdoor campaigns by studios competing for awards.
- $100 million in publicity generated for companies who clothe and bejewel the stars.