Awards · Movie News Sean Penn Skips 2026 Oscars Despite Third Career Win Sean Penn won his third Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor at the 98th Oscars but was notably absent from the ceremony. The actor reportedly traveled to Europe instead, missing the event where presenter Kieran Culkin accepted the award on his behalf. March 17, 2026 · 5 min read
Awards · Streaming Oscars Move to YouTube Streaming in Multi-Year Deal Starting 2029 The Academy Awards will shift to YouTube for a global, free livestream starting in 2029, following the conclusion of ABC's broadcast rights in 2028. The partnership, reportedly valued in the nine figures, could lead to significant changes in the ceremony's format and length once it moves to the digital platform. December 18, 2025 · 2 min read