Oscars Move to Peacock Theater, YouTube in 2029

0:00It's April 7th, you're listening to Entertainment and Celebrity News today, AI-powered entertainment coverage. The Academy just dropped dates for the final two Oscars on ABC, wrapping up their long run with the network. The 99th Oscars hit March 14th, 2027, and the 100th Lands on March 5th, 2028. These shows mark the end of an era at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood II, before shifting to the Peacock Theatre downtown in a 10-year deal with AEG. Starting in 2029, the ceremony bounces to YouTube, but it sticks with the 7pm Eastern, 4pm, Pacific Start Time. Last month's 98th Oscars took a 9% ratings dip after some recent upticks, even with Conan O'Brien back hosting. Standouts included, one battle after another, snagging Best Picture and Director, Michael B. Jordan, earning Best Actor for Centers, and Jesse Buckley, taking Best Actress for Hammond. Officials say the Peacock Switch aims to freshen things up in a prime downtown spot, keeping

1:02the buzz alive amidst streaming shifts. As Hollywood eyes these milestones, the Oscars evolve, blending tradition with bold new stages ahead.