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Non-Mainstream Seduced Oscar

Non-Americans are dominating as increasing revenue comes from overseas

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(Newser) – For a Hollywood award, Oscar wasn't too fond of Tinseltown last night. The Academy Awards were dominated by a crew of crack European actors—and a pair of maverick brothers, Joel and Ethan Coen, operating far from the Hollywood mainstream. It was a record year for the number of Oscars given to people outside Hollywood, with all four winning actors hailing from Europe, writes the Los Angeles Times.

Several of the lower profile awards, from best costume design to art direction, also went to non-Americans. It was perhaps inevitable. Overseas revenue now accounts for more than half a typical American movie's income. "Hollywood is built on Europeans!" triumphed best supporting actress Tilda Swinton, herself a good Scot.

From left, British actor Daniel Day-Lewis poses with the Oscar for best actor for his work in
From left, British actor Daniel Day-Lewis poses with the Oscar for best actor for his work in "There Will Be Blood," British actress Tilda Swinton poses with the Oscar for best supporting actress for...   (Associated Press)
Daniel Day-Lewis, is congratulated backstage by Helen Mirren, after winning the Oscar for best actor for his work in
Daniel Day-Lewis, is congratulated backstage by Helen Mirren, after winning the Oscar for best actor for his work in "There Will Be Blood" during the 80th Academy Awards in Los Angeles, Sunday, Feb....   (Associated Press)
Directors Joel Coen, right, and Ethan Coen pose with their Oscars for best director and adapted screenplay for their work on
Directors Joel Coen, right, and Ethan Coen pose with their Oscars for best director and adapted screenplay for their work on "No Country for Old Men" at the 80th Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 24, 2008,...   (Associated Press)
Academy Award winners Javier Bardem, left, Joel Coen, center, and Ethan Coen pose together at the Governors Ball following the 80th Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles, Sunday, Feb. 24, 2008. Bardem won the Oscar for best supporting actor for his work in
Academy Award winners Javier Bardem, left, Joel Coen, center, and Ethan Coen pose together at the Governors Ball following the 80th Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles, Sunday, Feb. 24,...   (Associated Press)
British actress Tilda Swinton, who won an Oscar for best actress in a supporting role for her work in
British actress Tilda Swinton, who won an Oscar for best actress in a supporting role for her work in "Michael Clayton," holds her award up to her agent Brian Swardstrom at the Governors Ball following...   (Associated Press)
British actress Tilda Swinton accepts the Oscar for best supporting actress for her work in
British actress Tilda Swinton accepts the Oscar for best supporting actress for her work in "Michael Clayton" at the 80th Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 24, 2008, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)   (Associated Press)
Actor Javier Bardem, facing camera, reacts to Josh Brolan as
Actor Javier Bardem, facing camera, reacts to Josh Brolan as "No Country For Old Men" won best picture at the 80th Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles, Sunday, Feb. 24, 2008. (AP Photo/Mark...   (Associated Press)
Spanish actor Javier Bardem poses with the Oscar for best supporting actor for his work in
Spanish actor Javier Bardem poses with the Oscar for best supporting actor for his work in "No Country for Old Men" at the 80th Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 24, 2008, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)   (Associated Press)
Actress Marion Cotillard, of France, poses with her Oscar statuette on the press line at the Elton John Oscar Party in West Hollywood, Calif. on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2008. (AP Photo/Dan Steinberg)
Actress Marion Cotillard, of France, poses with her Oscar statuette on the press line at the Elton John Oscar Party in West Hollywood, Calif. on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2008. (AP Photo/Dan Steinberg)   (Associated Press)
French actress Marion Cotillard reacts to winning the Oscar for best actress for her work in
French actress Marion Cotillard reacts to winning the Oscar for best actress for her work in "La Vie en Rose" as the 80th Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 24, 2008, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)   (Associated Press)
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