India, Dec. 19 -- The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced that the Oscars will be moving to YouTube live streaming. Taking to social media on Wednesday, the organization shared that the Oscars will be available to watch on YouTube from 2029 onwards. Currently, the Academy Awards are broadcast through popular channel ABC and streaming platforms such as Disney Plus and Hulu. This upcoming shift to YouTube will be available for free and will include the entire ceremony, including red carpet and behind-the-scenes. "The Oscars, including red carpet coverage, behind-the-scenes content, Governors Ball access, and more, will be available live and for free to over 2 billion viewers around the world on YouTube, and to YouTube TV subscribers in the United States. YouTube will help make the Oscars accessible to the Academy's growing global audience through features such as closed captioning and audio tracks available in multiple languages," read the official statement issued by the Academy. The Academy's domestic partnership for the Oscars will continue with Disney ABC through the 100th Oscars in 2028, as will the international partnership for the Oscars with Disney's Buena Vista International. Following this, the stream will be moved to YouTube and Google. HTC...