The 2024 Golden Globes and Goya Awards have made it clear that prestigious films and series are back in style in Hollywood. With streaming and commercial cinema no longer posing a threat to the status quo, high-budget films and series have become trendy again. This year's most awarded films include Oppenheimer, a biopic about the creator of the atomic bomb, and a feminist version of Frankenstein by Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos. In television, HBO's Succession and Netflix's Bridgerton have broken records in terms of awards. Despite Netflix's loss in audience share, it remains a strong contender in the premium television category, with HBO regaining its leadership position. The trend towards quality over quantity in the industry suggests that Hollywood is taking refuge in the familiar, focusing on high-quality films and series that are almost guaranteed to succeed.
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