The Oscars are heading to YouTube in 2029

An Oscar statue is pictured at the red carpet of the 97th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on February 28, 2025.The 101st Academy Awards will be hosted on YouTube.The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Wednesday it's signed a multi-year deal with the Google-owned service to stream the Oscars starting in 2029 and running through 2033. The exclusive rights deal includes red carpet coverage, behind-the-scenes content and access to the Governors Ball in addi ...