‘Google wins Oscars:’ YouTube to stream Academy Awards from 2029
Hollywood's prestigious Academy Awards will find a new global home on YouTube starting in 2029, ending ABC's long-standing broadcast partnership. The deal, running until 2033, promises free worldwide streaming of the Oscars, including extensive behind-the-scenes content. This significant shift highlights streaming platforms' growing appetite for premium live events, with YouTube reportedly outbidding rivals for the coveted rights.
Hollywood's prestigious Academy Awards will find a new global home on YouTube starting in 2029, ending ABC's long-standing broadcast partnership. The deal, running until 2033, promises free worldwide streaming of the Oscars, including extensive behind-the-scenes content. This significant shift highlights streaming platforms' growing appetite for premium live events, with YouTube reportedly outbidding rivals for the coveted rights.
