The Oscars Are Leaving ABC After 50+ Years

[{"selector":"#anim-841c80fb-b0bc-4303-853d-d414fb228d30 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-10.907607457822085%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] In a historic media shift, the Academy Awards will officially move away from ABC

[{"selector":"#anim-a162dfce-bace-4203-9bd5-22de70261f78 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-4.197405853962098%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Starting in 2029, the Oscars will stream live on YouTube

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[{"selector":"#anim-f9150c15-7822-403e-af5f-f573a827f0b3 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-5.234714308688751%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] YouTube secured exclusive worldwide rights to the Oscars from the 101st ceremony

[{"selector":"#anim-bc0e476f-3aff-4c57-8265-befeb52dabfb [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-5.5223164165633225%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] The ceremony will stream live and free on YouTube, making it accessible to billions

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[{"selector":"#anim-d4c444dc-363c-4703-a1d3-17d0a12726d3 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-6.512180936689388%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] The Oscars first aired in 1953 and have moved between NBC and ABC

[{"selector":"#anim-b2874dba-468f-4ece-8aea-bd844b4b225d [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-6.512180936689388%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Landing the Oscars strengthens YouTube’s push into premium live events

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