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The Oscars, which have aired for decades on ABC, will be moving to YouTube starting in 2029 and continuing through at least 2033. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the news on Wednesday that is sure to send shockwaves across the entertainment industry. ABC will continue to air the world's most watched awards show through the 100th Oscars ceremony in 2028.

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00:00The Oscars, which have aired for decades on ABC, will be moving to YouTube starting in 2029
00:05and continuing through at least 2033. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
00:11announced the news on Wednesday that is sure to send shockwaves across the entertainment industry.
00:16ABC will continue to air the world's most-watched awards show through the 100th Oscar ceremony in
00:212028. News of this deal comes after The Hollywood Reporter reported in a cover story earlier this
00:27year that YouTube is intent on becoming, quote, the most powerful platform on earth. The Academy
00:31said in a press release, in part, the Oscars, including red carpet coverage, behind-the-scenes
00:36content, governor's ball access, and more, will be available live and for free to over 2 billion
00:42viewers around the world on YouTube and to YouTube TV subscribers in the United States.
00:47YouTube CEO Neil Mohan said,
00:50The Oscars are one of our essential cultural institutions, honoring excellence in storytelling
00:55and artistry. Partnering with the Academy to bring the celebration of art and entertainment
00:59to viewers all over the world will inspire a new generation of creativity and film lovers,
01:04while staying true to the Oscars' storied legacy. As for ABC, they issued a statement to THR that reads,
01:10ABC has been the proud home to the Oscars for more than half a century. We look forward to the next
01:15three telecasts, including the show's centennial celebration in 2028, and wish the Academy of Motion
01:21Picture Arts and Sciences continued success. Going into the rights talks that led to this deal,
01:26streaming was a top priority for the Academy. The Oscars only streamed online for the first time
01:30this year, with Disney putting the show on Hulu. For much more on this story and all the latest
01:35updates, go to THR.com. This is The Hollywood Reporter News.
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