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Oscar Telecast Heads To YouTube In 2029, Leaving Broadcast Behind
(Photo by PEDRO UGARTE / AFP) (Photo by PEDRO UGARTE/AFP via Getty Images) Ooof, it's been a difficult season for Hollywood traditionalists: one of its most revered studios may be bought by Netflix; beloved Disney characters are headed to OpenAI's…
Humphrey Burton, renowned arts broadcaster, dies at 94
Sir Humphrey Burton, one of the most influential figures in arts broadcasting, has died at the age of 94. The award-wining film-maker and director, who revolutionised classical music programming, died at home with his family by his side. His…
The Oscars will move to YouTube in 2029, leaving longtime broadcasting home ABC
In a seismic shift for one of television's marquee events, the Academy Awards will depart ABC and begin streaming on YouTube beginning in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Wednesday. ABC will continue to broadcast the…
Sky Sports ready to return to boxing in major broadcasting change
SKY SPORTS are set to make a major return to boxing in the new year after holding talks over fresh broadcast deals involving Dana White and Jake Paul. The powerhouse has been the dominant force in British boxing for decades but has been weighing up…
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Sony Pictures Networks India renews Australian Open broadcast rights
Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) has renewed its broadcast partnership with Tennis Australia, extending its rights to televise and stream the Australian Open for the next three seasons. SPNI has held the tournament's broadcast rights in India…
Oscars Finds New Broadcast Partner, Will Stream for Free
The Oscars are getting a new broadcast partner. As announced by the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, the Academy Awards ceremony — which has aired on ABC since the mid-1970s — will be moving to a new location in 2029. The…
All the ITV stars who have been axed in 2025 in broadcaster bloodbath
Richard Gaisford is one of the ITV stars leaving. ITV is having a major shake-up in the new year, which means many people have lost their jobs as they prepare for the changes. From morning TV shows to the much-loved soaps, Coronation Street and…
Government of Canada ensuring Canadian voices and talent are heard by investing in community broadcasting
PrairiesCan investment will help CKUA expand its cultural and economic impacts EDMONTON, AB, Dec. 17, 2025 /CNW/ - Audiences today have unparalleled access to media and information from around the world, yet locally produced content and the talent…
BBC studio evacuated as live broadcast abruptly taken off air
A BBC studio was evacuated on Wednesday (December 17) as a live broadcast was abruptly taken off air. Throughout this morning's instalment of BBC Breakfast, presenters Sally Nugent and Jon Kay brought viewers up to speed with the latest…
BBC Breakfast team evacuated for fire alarm during live broadcast
A BBC Breakfast team were evacuated for a fire alarm during Wednesday's (December 17) live broadcast. Throughout this morning's instalment of the popular breakfast show, presenters Sally Nugent and Jon Kay brought viewers the latest developments…
Premier League fixtures live on Sky: Tottenham vs Arsenal and Liverpool vs Man City among games to be broadcast in February
Sky Sports has confirmed it will show 12 more Premier League fixtures live across February and the start of March. With the latest selections now confirmed, between New Year's Day and Sunday March 1, 49 matches will be available to watch live…
F.C.C. Chair Says Agency 'Isn't Independent'
The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission said in a hearing on Wednesday that the agency was not independent, stunning Democratic lawmakers concerned that President Trump could use the government office as a tool for censorship. The…
The Oscars will abandon broadcast TV for YouTube starting in 2029
The Oscars telecast will move from broadcasting to streaming in 2029, switching from ABC to YouTube — a watershed moment for the entertainment business. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said Wednesday that YouTube signed a…
The Oscars to abandon broadcast TV, leaving longtime home of US network ABC
In a seismic shift for one of television 's marquee events, the Academy Awards will depart US Network ABC and begin streaming on YouTube beginning in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced. ABC will continue to…
Broadcasters Mark Momentous Year of Challenges Amid Viewing Fragmentation
Three issues dominate television's outlook as this tumultuous year concludes: The fate of NextGen TV (even as the FCC tries to boost its implementation), ownership and consolidation at all levels and the significance of broadcasting itself in a…
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