An Oscar statue is pictured on the pink carpet of the 97th Annual Academy Awards on the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on February 28, 2025.
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The a hundred and first Academy Awards might be hosted on YouTube.
The Academy of Movement Image Arts and Sciences introduced Wednesday it is signed a multiyear cope with the Google-owned service to stream the Oscars beginning in 2029 and working via 2033.
The unique rights deal consists of pink carpet protection, behind-the-scenes content material and entry to the Governors Ball along with the telecast.
The protection of the Academy Awards might be accessible to YouTube TV subscribers within the U.S. and accessible at no cost on YouTube for viewers around the globe, in keeping with the announcement Wednesday.
“The Oscars are one in every of our important cultural establishments, honoring excellence in storytelling and artistry,” mentioned Neal Mohan, CEO of YouTube, in a press release. “Partnering with the Academy to carry this celebration of artwork and leisure to viewers all around the world will encourage a brand new technology of creativity and movie lovers whereas staying true to the Oscars’ storied legacy.”
The Academy has a home partnership with Disney and ABC via 2028, which incorporates the a hundredth Oscars, set for 2028. It has a world partnership with Disney’s Buena Vista Worldwide.
Academy CEO Invoice Kramer and Academy President Lynette Howell Taylor wrote in a joint assertion the YouTube partnership will “enable us to develop entry to the work of the Academy to the most important worldwide viewers attainable — which might be useful for our Academy members and the movie group.”
