The Oscars—and Hollywood—are in a brave new world  Sunday night
is the biggest night in Hollywood.  Except ...  Much of
"Hollywood" has left Hollywood.  Winners probably won't see a
big post-Oscar boost.  Many of the nominated films were financed
outside traditional channels.  The movie business set a box-
office record last year, with $10.9 billion in ticket sales. But
while ticket prices rose, the actual number of tickets sold
fell.  It has become harder to compete for consumers' attention,
especially when they can stay home and watch former Oscar-
winning actors on their television or computer, such as Kevin
Spacey in "House of Cards," or Jessica Lange in "American Horror
Story."  (Read more: No such thing as a 'Best Picture' box
office boost)  Of course, that quality of competition may be
leading to better movies.  "There are nine best picture
nominees—all of them worthy," said Paul Dergarabedian of media
analytics firm Rentrak.  Charles Roven and Richard Suckle, who
produced "American Hustle," agree.  "It