Oscars Break Tradition With Historic Move to YouTube, Redefining Cinema’s Biggest Night

After more than seven decades on traditional television, the Academy Awards will stream free worldwide, ushering in a new era of global access and digital engagement For the first time in its storied history, the Academy Awards will leave traditional broadcast television and find a new home online. Beginning with the 101st ceremony in 2029, the Oscars will stream live and free worldwide on YouTube, marking a seismic shift for one of the world’s most enduring cultural institutions. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and YouTube announced a multi-year agreement on Wednesday, granting YouTube exclusive global streaming rights … Continue reading Oscars Break Tradition With Historic Move to YouTube, Redefining Cinema’s Biggest Night