• Inside the Stream: YouTube-Oscars, Movies Anywhere, Netflix Podcasts

    Friday, December 19, 2025, 9:51 AM ET
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    Posted by Will Richmond

    YouTube will begin streaming the Oscars globally in 2029 per a new deal with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. As Colin and I discuss, it’s another indicator that streaming platforms’ financial clout and distribution reach have become critical differentiators for marquee events. 

    Next we discuss Netflix’s further push into video podcasts following announcements with iHeartMedia and Barstool Sports this week. Finally, we explore Google and YouTube’s return to Movies Anywhere and the ongoing WBD acquisition saga. 

    Listen to the podcast to learn more (23 minutes, 49 seconds)




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    Categories: Deals & Financings, FIlms, Podcasts

    Topics: Netflix, Podcast, Warner Bros. Discovery, YouTube

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