Washington DC, Dec. 18 -- The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) has signed a multi-year deal that will give YouTube the exclusive global rights to the Oscars, beginning in 2029 with the 101st ceremony and running through 2033, reported Variety.

ABC, where the film industry's biggest night has aired for decades, has rights to the telecast through 2028.

According to the outlet, the Oscars, including red carpet coverage, behind-the-scenes content and Governors Ball, will be available live and for free on YouTube to viewers around the world, as well as to YouTube TV subscribers in the United States.

There will continue to be commercials during the Oscars on YouTube, according to sources familiar with the matter, as per Va...