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Those three films are not on the face of them mainstream films," says Dergarabedian. "These are the perfect sort of films to get this kind of boost.""A victory could keep Chocolat in the marketplace for four to five more months and get it over $100 million," adds Davis. Last year's winner for Best Picture, American Beauty, had earned $75 million by the time it was nominated in February 2000, but then rapidly hauled in another $55 million before finally being pulled from the theaters. Studios Move to Cash inAnd the studios themselves view the awards as more than just a chance to gain prestige. For many, pursuing Oscar nominations and victories is a sensible investment opportunity in a famously hit-or-miss business.