YouTube Acquires Oscars TV Rights!
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The Oscars will be moving to YouTube in 2029, ending its run on traditional broadcast television. YouTube has acquired the global rights to the Academy Awards and other Academy content, with plans to stream the event for free worldwide. The shift marks a significant change for the awards ceremony, which had previously been broadcast on ABC.
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