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EPISODE · Jan 17, 2026 · 7 MIN

Oscars to stream on YouTube: why the move could change how audiences watch Hollywood’s biggest night

from View From The Pugh · host Chris Pugh

The Oscars are heading to YouTube, and the price tag reportedly raised plenty of eyebrows. Why would YouTube spend big for broadcast rights — and what’s in it for them? In this conversation, we break down how streaming the Oscars expands access beyond cable and ABC, opens new advertising opportunities, and could unlock creative extras like classic films, behind-the-scenes content, and alternative viewing options. Is this the future of awards shows?#oscars, #academyawards, #youtube, #streaming, #hollywood, #filmindustry, #entertainmentnews, #awardsseason, #cordcutters, #mediaanalysis, #digitalmedia, #advertising, #livestream, #movies, #classicfilms, #behindthescenes, #popculture, #filmnews, #streamingwars, #entertainmenttalk -----Subscribe to my YouTube page https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHUrqzAFKz0t786NojlhN4Q

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