The Oscar statuette was photographed on the red carpet at the 97th Academy Awards ceremony held at the Dolby Theater on February 28, 2025 in Hollywood, California.
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The 101st Academy Awards will be held on YouTube.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Wednesday that it has signed a multi-year agreement with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. googleOwned by , the service that will stream the Oscars from 2029 to 2033.
The exclusive rights deal includes the television broadcast, plus red carpet coverage, behind-the-scenes content and access to Governors Ball.
Wednesday’s announcement said Academy Awards coverage will be available to YouTube TV subscribers in the U.S. and for free on YouTube to viewers around the world.
“The Oscars are an important cultural institution for us, celebrating excellence in storytelling and artistry,” YouTube CEO Neil Mohan said in a statement. “Partnering with the Academy to bring this arts and entertainment extravaganza to audiences around the world will stay true to Oscar’s storied legacy while inspiring a new generation of creatives and film lovers.”
The Academy has national affiliations. disney We have an international partnership with Disney’s Buena Vista International.
Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Lynette Howell Taylor said in a joint statement that the partnership with YouTube “will benefit Academy members and the film community by allowing us to expand access to Academy films to as many viewers as possible around the world.”
