MovieFone: The much vaunted Oscar bounce ain't what it used to be.

Within the last decade, a movie nominated for Best Picture could expect to see its grosses rise as much as 50 or 60 percent at the domestic box office during the month between the nomination announcement and the Academy Awards ceremony, and maybe another 20 or 30 percent after the trophies are handed out. That's a lot less likely today. (Culture, The Academy Awards)