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YouTube Secures Exclusive Global Rights To Stream The Oscars Starting 2029

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

December 18, 2025

Historic Shift In Broadcasting

YouTube has emerged as a major force in live event broadcasting by winning exclusive rights to stream the Oscars beginning in 2029. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the groundbreaking deal, which will extend through 2033, marking an end to ABC’s long-standing tenure as the Oscars’ broadcast partner since 1961 (aside from an interim shift in the early 1970s). This strategic move underscores the changing landscape of television, where streaming platforms are rapidly redefining viewer engagement for marquee events.

Expanding The Oscars Experience

The new agreement not only covers the live broadcast of the 101st Oscars in 2029 but also provides an expansive range of content that includes red carpet coverage, behind-the-scenes access, the Oscar nominations announcement, exclusive filmmaker interviews, Governors Ball insights, film education programs, and podcasts. With more than 2 billion viewers worldwide and additional access for YouTube TV subscribers in the United States, the Academy is poised to significantly extend its global reach.

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Industry Ramifications And Strategic Insights

This landmark deal reflects YouTube’s growing dominance in the television space, as highlighted in recent industry analyses. The decision to transition one of the four major awards shows fully to a streaming platform signals a major reorientation in industry strategy—a similar precedent was set when Netflix acquired rights to the SAG Awards in 2024. The shift comes amid declining traditional television ratings for the Oscars, with viewership falling from a peak of 55 million in 1998 to approximately 20 million in recent years.

Leadership Perspectives And Future Opportunities

Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Lynette Howell Taylor expressed their enthusiasm in a joint statement, emphasizing that partnering with YouTube will extend the Oscars’ legacy and expand access to the Academy’s diverse programming. In a parallel statement, YouTube CEO Neal Mohan affirmed that the collaboration will not only celebrate artistic excellence but also inspire a new generation of filmmakers and storytellers around the globe.

New Era For Live Entertainment

The exclusive streaming rights represent a strategic leap forward for both the Oscars and the broader entertainment industry. By embracing cutting-edge digital platforms, the Academy is adapting to evolving consumer behaviors, ensuring that the celebration of cinematic excellence remains accessible to a worldwide audience well into the future.

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Eurobank Wins Two Euromoney Awards Following Cyprus Merger

Eurobank has been named Cyprus’ Best Bank for 2026 by Euromoney, while also receiving the award for Best Bank for Large Corporates at the publication’s latest Awards for Excellence.

Merger Marks A Milestone

The awards recognise the bank’s performance during 2025, a year marked by the completion of the legal merger between Hellenic Bank and Eurobank Cyprus. The transaction created Eurobank Limited, which the group says is now Cyprus’ largest banking and insurance organisation, with assets exceeding €28 billion.

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Euromoney’s Awards for Excellence evaluate banks’ performance over the previous calendar year, with this edition covering January 1 to December 31, 2025.

Lending, Customers And Digital Growth

Eurobank said its business lending portfolio expanded by around 17 per cent during 2025, while its customer base grew to more than 710,000 retail clients and 11,500 business customers.

The bank also continued its digital expansion, saying more than 96 per cent of transactions are now completed through digital channels, and most financing applications are submitted via its mobile app.

Expanding International Presence

Eurobank also highlighted the opening of its first representative office in India, describing the move as a step toward strengthening business links between Cyprus and India while supporting Cyprus’ role as a gateway to the European Union for Indian businesses and investors.

According to the bank, Euromoney recognised not only the successful completion of the merger but also its lending growth, digital transformation and contribution to Cyprus’ position as an international business and investment hub.

CEO On The Awards

“The Euromoney awards confirm Eurobank’s strong momentum and the successful implementation of our group’s strategy in Cyprus,” Chief Executive Michalis Louis said.

He said the merger strengthened the bank’s ability to support households, businesses and the wider economy, while highlighting continued investment in digital services and the opening of the representative office in India as key milestones during the year.