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YouTube will stream the Oscars starting in 2029. Here’s what to know about the deal
ABC will air the Oscars through the 100th ceremony in 2028, according to Academy officials.
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The Oscars, the world’s most-watched awards show, will move its broadcast from ABC to YouTube starting in 2029, according to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. In Wednesday’s release, the multi-year deal will begin with the 101st Oscars ceremony and run through 2033.
Why it matters: The Academy’s move is considered one of Hollywood’s biggest deals of the year. It ends a decades-long agreement between the Alphabet Network and the Academy.
Why the move? “YouTube will help make the Oscars accessible to the Academy’s growing global audience through features such as closed captioning and audio tracks available in multiple languages,” according to Wednesday’s release.
ABC's response: In a statement, ABC said it has been the proud home of the Oscars for more than half a century. "We look forward to the next three telecasts, including the show’s centennial celebration in 2028, and wish the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences continued success," the network added.
Details on the deal: The red carpet coverage will be live and free to over 2 billion viewers globally. The Google Arts & Culture initiative will also digitize parts of the Academy Collection –the largest film-related collection in the world, according to officials. ABC will air the Oscars through the 100th ceremony in 2028.
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