A Historic Shift in‍ Broadcasting

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced ​this Wednesday, December 13, 2023, that it has entered into a multi-year agreement with YouTube to ⁣become the exclusive home of the Oscars. The Academy’s official ‍statement details the comprehensive nature of the partnership.

Beyond the live ceremony, YouTube⁢ will broadcast all events surrounding the awards, including the red carpet‍ arrival, the Governors Ball, the nominations announcement,⁣ the nominees luncheon, the⁣ Scientific and ‍Technical Awards gala, and other related events. This expanded ⁤coverage aims⁣ to provide a more immersive experience for global audiences.

The Academy and YouTube Celebrate the⁢ Collaboration

Leaders from both the Academy and YouTube emphasized the expansive reach ⁢of⁢ this new partnership.Academy President⁢ Lynette Howell Taylor and ⁣CEO Bill Kramer stated, ‌”We are excited to form a multifaceted global collaboration with​ YouTube to be ⁢the future ‌home of the Oscars‍ and our ‍annual Academy programming.” As outlined ⁣in ‌the official announcement,they ‍believe this move will celebrate‌ cinema,inspire future filmmakers,and ‌provide‌ unprecedented access to cinematic history worldwide.

YouTube CEO Neal Mohan echoed this sentiment, highlighting the Oscars’ importance as a cultural institution⁢ that ⁤celebrates storytelling and artistic excellence.He believes the collaboration will “inspire a new‌ generation of creatives and film lovers.” YouTube’s official press release further‌ details Mohan’s vision for ⁢the ⁤partnership.

End of an Era⁢ for‍ ABC

For almost⁤ its‍ entire history, ABC has been the broadcast network for the Oscars. NBC first televised the gala in 1953, but ABC secured the ⁣rights in 1961, with a brief interruption between 1971 and 1975 when‌ NBC rebroadcast the event. The Hollywood Reporter provides a detailed history of the Oscars’ television broadcasts.

ABC acknowledged the end of its long-standing‌ relationship with the Academy. “ABC has been the ‌proud home of the Oscars for more‌ than half ‍a century,” the ​network stated. “We look forward to the three upcoming broadcasts, including the gala’s centennial festivity in 2028, and wish the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences⁤ lasting success.”

why the Move to YouTube?

The⁤ decision to move to YouTube reflects a broader ⁣trend of audiences ⁢shifting towards streaming platforms. YouTube boasts over ⁤2.5 ⁣billion monthly active users globally, offering ‍the Academy a substantially larger potential audience than traditional television.Statista ⁢provides current YouTube user​ statistics