The format allowed for relatively high compression rates, maintaining acceptable visual quality while keeping file sizes small enough for standard broadband connections of the era.

Despite the progress, the fight is not over. The term "mature woman" is often still used as a euphemism for "character actor." The pay gap persists; while Tom Cruise and Harrison Ford command $20M+ for action roles in their 60s, their female counterparts are often offered supporting roles for a fraction of the cost.