Oscars Move to YouTube in 2029, Final ABC Broadcasts This Year

0:00It's April 7th. Entertainment and celebrity news today starts now, AI-powered and trending. The Academy just dropped the dates for the last two Oscars airing on ABC before a big switch to YouTube in 2029. The 99th ceremony hit Sunday March 14th, 2027, live from the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles at 7pm, Eastern 4pm Pacific. In the 100th follows on Sunday March 5th, 2028, same time slot. This move wraps up a 76-year run on Network TV, with ABC holding the broadcast rights since 1976. YouTube snagged a 4-year deal to stream the show starting with the 100th Oscars, running through 2033. Fans and industry folks are buzzing about the shift, comparing it to the SAG Awards ditching cable for Netflix back in 2023. It's shaking up how we watch award season, pushing towards streaming giants. Key dates ahead include the short list drop on December 15th for the 99th Oscars and nominations

1:02announced January 21st, 27th. Early buzz points to heavy hitters like Dune Part 3 and Nolan's Odyssey in the mix. As Hollywood eyes this digital leap, these final ABC nights could set the stage for a whole new era of Oscar viewing.