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The rule was contested butultimately upheldat an Academy Board of Governors meeting earlier this year.
The Directors Guild of Americaedited its ruleto shut out films without an exclusive theatrical release.
Netflix picked upThe Irishmanfrom Paramount, shouldering $200 million in production costs.
The film will premiere on opening night atNew York Film Festival.
