"Since 1976, the Oscars have aired on the Disney-owned ABC. But according to The Hollywood Reporter, that will change after the ceremony's 100th anniversary in 2028. Starting in 2029, the Oscars will be aired live and for free on YouTube, marking the first time a major Hollywood awards ceremony has been moved to streaming. It's become increasingly common for live sports to hit streaming platforms,"
"There will still be a few years of the typical broadband Oscars experience, but this is a major shift for the awards landscape. That said, it does make sense - more and more viewers are cord-cutters, making the Oscars one of the few times that owning a typical broadcast TV package is necessary. Even that's already changed - starting with the 97th Oscars this year, the ceremony is also available for Hulu subscribers."
"Hollywood may be too warm to enjoy four real seasons, but there's one season that's never missed: award season. From the Emmys in the fall to the Tonys in late spring, all eyes are on who's taking home what prize. But only the Academy Awards get to advertise as "Hollywood's Biggest Night." The Oscars celebrate the best and brightest in movies, and the ceremony itself is one of the most important nights of television,"
Since 1976 the Oscars aired on ABC, but the broadcast deal ends after the ceremony's 100th anniversary in 2028, and starting in 2029 the Oscars will stream live and free on YouTube. This will mark the first time a major Hollywood awards ceremony moves from broadcast television to streaming. Live sports and other events have increasingly appeared on streaming platforms from Netflix, Amazon Prime and Disney+, and the Oscars' move responds to growing cord-cutting that makes broadcast TV less central. The ceremony already expanded streaming access by offering the show to Hulu subscribers beginning with the 97th Oscars.
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