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The Oscars will move to a new home outside Hollywood

The Oscars will move to a new home outside Hollywood

Summary

The Oscars will move from Hollywood to the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles starting in 2029. The awards ceremony will switch from being broadcast on ABC to streaming live for free on YouTube that same year.

Key Facts

  • The Oscars will relocate from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood to the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles in 2029.
  • This move is part of a partnership with AEG, which owns the LA Live complex.
  • The Peacock Theater has a larger seating capacity than the Dolby Theatre.
  • The Oscars ceremony will be streamed on YouTube for free starting in 2029.
  • The Oscars have been held at the Dolby Theatre since 2002.
  • This move is seen as a return to the Oscars' earlier venues, like the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion.
  • The Oscars will continue to be televised on ABC until 2028.

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