Everybody gets more money, the question is how much, ... All About Oscar: The History and Politics of the Academy Awards.

A lot of the people who watch the Academy Awards don't go to movies. So what's on stage is the only performance of yours they're going to see.

There are three effects to an Oscar,

[One classic case of instant Oscar wealth is Dustin Hoffman.] He got just $17,000 for 'The Graduate,' ... After 'The Graduate,' it was $400,000.

They get elevated to the A-list. They get to read first and work with the best directors. Halle Berry could not have commanded leading roles and could not have been placed above the title

We're trying to make these awards as lucrative as possible. We also use a small portion of the money raised for some off-budget equipment needs.