Netflix Joins Powerful
Hollywood Lobbying Group The streaming service is now a
member of the Motion Picture
Association of America (MPAA). Charles Rivkin, MPAA chairman and CEO, via Tech Crunch Other studio members
of the group include Disney,
Paramount, Warner Bros.,
Universal and Sony. The MPAA is known for its movie
rating system and lobbies on behalf
of the studios for several matters. Netflix is the first
internet streaming service
to join the powerful lobby. The studio just racked
up a record number
of Oscar nominations
for its original content, Charles Rivkin, MPAA chairman and CEO, via Tech Crunch