What the Oscars' move to YouTube means: The end of exclusivity

On this week's "Screen Talk," we look at the latest shake-ups in Academy news, from YouTube in 2029 to this year's shortlists.

What the Oscars moving to YouTube means for broadcast TV

The Oscars will stream on YouTube beginning in 2029, ending a more than five-decade run on broadcast television and marking the show’s biggest distribution shift in its history.

The Oscars are moving to YouTube in 2029, leaving ABC behind

After decades on ABC, the Oscars are moving to YouTube, leaving the awards show's longtime network TV home behind. The change begins with the 2029 ceremony.

The Oscars are moving from ABC to YouTube — and I think that's a good thing

Entertainment Weekly's editor-in-chief Patrick Gomez shares his thoughts on the Academy Awards' big decision to move their ceremony from ABC to YouTube.

How ABC Lost the Oscars to YouTube: ‘The Day Network TV Finally, Truly Died’ | Analysis

After 50 years, ABC has lost one of the most prestigious events in the broadcasting year as the Oscars heads to YouTube in 2029 in an industry-shifting deal that runs through 2033.

James Cameron Criticizes the Oscars for Denis Villeneuve ‘Dune’ Snubs: ‘You Can Play the Awards Game’ or ‘Make Movies People Actually Go To’

James Cameron says the Oscars don't care about science-fiction movies and therefore he doesn't really care about the Oscars.

2026 Oscars Shortlists Revealed

Nominees in 12 categories — including best documentary feature, original song and score and the new best casting category — will be chosen from the titles included in this preliminary selection.
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