LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hollywood’s biggest night is departing from Hollywood itself.
Starting in 2029, when the Academy Awards broadcast switches from ABC to YouTube, the awards show will also relocate from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood to the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles, approximately 9 miles away.
Academy officials announced Thursday they have signed a decade-long contract with AEG, the company that manages the L.A. Live entertainment complex housing the Peacock Theater.
The venue change marks a significant shift, considering the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences specifically created the Dolby Theatre to serve as the Oscar ceremony’s permanent location. The awards show has taken place at that Hollywood venue since 2002.
The Peacock Theater sits adjacent to Crypto.com Arena, where the Los Angeles Lakers and Kings play their home games. The venue has previously welcomed major entertainment events including the Emmy Awards and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction ceremonies.
