After 50 Years, Youtube Is Threatening to Change the Oscars Forever

For much of its life, the Academy Awards have been a fixture on ABC, starting with the network gaining the broadcast rights in 1960. However, all of that may soon change thanks to the ever-shifting landscape of television. In recent years, streaming services and other networks have expressed interest in adding film's biggest night to their catalog of live events. Yet, according to a new report from Bloomberg, a surprising new contender has emerged from the woodwork to make a play — YouTube. The Google-owned video-sharing platform has inquired about purchasing the rights to the Oscars, a landscape-shifting move that would send a bold message to the industry and, potentially, generate plenty of new buzz for the ceremony.

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By: Ryan O'Rourke
Title: After 50 Years, Youtube Is Threatening to Change the Oscars Forever
Sourced From: collider.com/oscars-2025-youtube-wants-to-host/
Published Date: Mon, 18 Aug 2025 17:40:57 GMT