Although still dominant in ratings , the viewership of the Academy Awards have steadily dropped ; the 88th Academy Awards were the lowest-rated in the past eight years ( although with increases in male and 18 – 49 viewership ) , while the show itself also faced mixed reception . Following the show , '' Variety '' reported that ABC was , in negotiating an extension to its contract to broadcast the Oscars , seeking to have more creative control over the broadcast itself . Currently and nominally , AMPAS is responsible for most aspects of the telecast , including the choice of production staff and hosting , although ABC is allowed to have some input on their decisions . In August 2016 , AMPAS extended its contract with ABC through 2028 : the contract neither contains any notable changes , nor gives ABC any further creative control over the telecast
88th Academy Awards
88th Academy Awards
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