The potential is there for Mickey 17, but this just falls short among the rest of Bong Joon Ho’s filmography.

For being one of the most expensive movies ever made at $350M, The Electric State is nowhere near the spectacle it was hyped up to be.

First we start with Switch 2 news, breakdown, and upcoming releases from the latest Nintendo Direct. Next, Morgan Wallen makes a memorable exit on SNL, and not in the good way. Later, Fox is securing its adult animation line-up for the next four years, which brings The Simpsons through 40 seasons. We wrap it all up with Cinemacon news and future release dates. We also have thoughts on Switch 2 pricing and Selena Gomez & benny blanco.

First we start with Napster being sold for $207M to Infinite Reality. Next, Ubisoft is splitting off Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six franchises into their own company that's 25% owned by Tencent. Later, Scooby-Doo is getting a new live-action show coming to Netflix. We wrap it all up with No Other Land co-director, Hamdan Ballal, being detained and imprisoned. We also have thoughts on Japanese Breakfast, Nintendo Direct, Severance, The Residence, and Moana 2.

First we start with Limp Bizkit's $200M lawsuit against Universal Music Group for copyright infringement. Next, Pokémon and Lego have teamed up for new sets coming in 2026. Later, Power Rangers may have found it's new home at Disney+, but this reimagining may break from existing continuity. We wrap it all up with movie bits covering Village Road Show filing for chapter 11 bankruptcy, the Coco 2 announcement, and Ketchup Entertainment looking to acquire Coyote vs Acme. We also have thoughts on MLB The Show 25, DC Dark Legion, Mickey 17, and The Electric State.

First we start with Billy Joel cancelling several stadium concerts after undergoing surgery. Next, Niantic is being sold to Scopely, which is owned by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund. Later, casting news on the upcoming Harry Potter TV series, Daniel Radcliffe in a new NBC comedy, and Jeff Daniels joins Harrison Ford on Shrinking. We wrap it all up with Spinal Tap 2 hitting theaters this year. We also have thoughts on Lady Gaga and Paradise.

First we start with a long list of country artists who will be celebrating 100 years of the Grand Ole Opry. Next, Tony Hawk returns to video games with Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4. Later, Sesame Workshop announces layoffs after staff starts to organize. We wrap it all up with a recap of Sunday's Oscars.

First we start with our Academy Awards predictions for the upcoming 97th ceremony. Next, LucasFilm announces that Kathleen Kennedy would not continue after her current contract is up at the end of the year. Later, Warner Bros. shuts down several of its studios, including Monolith Productions, Player First Games, and WB San Diego. We wrap it all up with the FCC looking into iHeartMedia about 'payola' practices to promote their own concerts. We also have thoughts on Anora, The Substance, and Lost Records: Bloom & Rage.

Equal parts a Captain America film and a Hulk film, Captain America: Brave New World is not the film we were promised, but does deliver entertaining enough set pieces for some memorable action scenes.

The Gorge is an uninspiring movie that’s filled with plenty of cliches that refuses to pick a direction.

First we start with a catchup on FireAid with $50M provided to local organizations. Next, Microsoft debuts a new open sourced generative AI model, Muse, for… well, not sure who. Later, we have the reveal of Avatar: Seven Havens, the next installment following The Legend of Korra. We wrap it all up with Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli stepping back from the James Bond IP, leaving Amazon MGM Studios with full creative control. We also have thoughts on Avowed, SNL 50, Paddington in Peru, The Gorge, and Captain America: Brave New World.

First we start with this years final nominees for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2025. Next, we discuss the latest PlayStation State of Play with all the releases coming this year. Later, Media Boat Show of the year 2024 is coming back for the Winter Olympics. We wrap it all up with even more awards as we inch closer to the Academy Awards. We also have thoughts on the Super Bowl and Kendrick Lamar's Halftime Show.

First we start with Grammy winners from this past weekend. Next, Warner Bros. is ending MultiVersus a year after its relaunch. Later, SNL has so much content to digest ahead of its 50th anniversary. We wrap it all up with both a Magic: The Gathering film and tv show being worked on by Legendary Entertainment. We also have thoughts on the upcoming Super Bowl.

First we start with Spotify and UMG striking a new 5 year deal. Next, BioWare is losing several developers to be shuffled onto other EA projects. Later, we find out more about the next Shondaland production, a murder mystery to take place in the White House. We wrap it all up with a look at the upcoming film slate for Netflix. We also have thoughts on The Weeknd, Paradise, The Wild Robot, and Saturday Night.

Saturday Night is an ode to an historic night of comedy that takes itself way too seriously.

Based on the celebrated children’s book series, DreamWorks Animation’s new film is a standout, featuring timeless themes.

First we start with Academy Award nominations as we take a look at the ten films nominated for Best Picture. Next, LeBron James is making TV moves with his SpringHill Company . Later, lots of game bits on EA six billion dollar loss, the Xbox Developer Direct, and several top CEO's leaving their companies. We wrap it all up with a brief preview on who will be performing at this years Grammy awards ceremony. We also have thoughts on A Complete Unknown.

Star Wars: Skeleton Crew is a fun adventure that’s perfect for kids and doesn’t require encyclopedic knowledge of the franchise.

A Real Pain has a good script and a stellar Kieran Culkin, but the way it balances pains both personal and cultural may not land for some.

First we start with the Grammys revising their schedule in the wake of the Southern California wildfires. Next, Sony is ending 2 upcoming live service games, but not shuttering the studios behind them. Later, Hollywood slowly gets back to work as productions pick up this week following the wildfires. We wrap it all up with Oscar nominations being pushed out to next week. We also have thoughts on the reveal of the Switch 2, Peacock’s SNL documentary series, The Pitt, Skeleton Crew, A Real Pain, and Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl.

First, we start with the LA wildfires with the announcement of FireAid concert at the end of the month. Next, video game bits with Switch 2 rumors, Assassin's Creed Shadows delayed, and Nvidia announced the 5000 series of GPUs. Later, Venu is no longer happening as Disney buys major stake in Fubo. We wrap it all up with the Golden Globe winners of The Brutalist, Conclave, Emilia Perez, and all those TV awards. We also have thoughts on Ethel Cain and Games Done Quick.

Less shock and more bloodshed equals a let down of a season.

First we start with a look at the fast approaching deadline for TikTok to be divested from its parent company ByteDance if it wishes to remain in the US. Next, a patent suggests the rumored Switch 2 will have resolution upscaling. Later, The Simpsons will no longer be on Sunday nights as Fox is looking to shake up its Animation Domination lineup. We wrap it all up with a look at the 2024 box office scores to see just how well the studios actually did.

It’s the Media Boat 2024 Year-End Wrap-Up! Today we’re taking a look back at the year in movies! First we’ll choose one news story that defined the year. Next, we’ll give our individual Top Five Movies, followed by choice for Media Boat’s Movie of the Year!

It’s the Media Boat 2024 Year-End Wrap-Up! Today we’re taking a look back at the year in television! First we’ll choose one news story that defined the year. Next, we’ll give our individual Top Five Shows, followed by choice for Media Boat’s Show of the Year!

First we start with Spotify dropping facts against Drake in his ongoing lawsuit of artificially inflating numbers. Next, the Switch has passed the PS2 to become the second best selling video game console in the US. Later, Yu-Gi-Oh GX is getting a 20th anniversary remaster next year. We wrap it all up with Sir Christopher Nolan and Dame Emma Thompson getting knighted.

It’s the Media Boat 2024 Year-End Wrap-Up! Today we’re taking a look back at the year in video games! First we’ll choose one news story that defined the year. Next, we’ll give our individual Top Five Games, followed by choice for Media Boat’s Game of the Year!

It’s the Media Boat 2024 Year-End Wrap-Up! Today we’re taking a look back at the year in Music! First we’ll choose one news story that defined the year. Next, we’ll give our individual Top Five Albums, followed by our choice for Media Boat’s Album of the Year!

First we start with the long rumored SZA deluxe album coming to fruition this week, titled Lana. Next, The Game Awards happened, and we cover Game of the Year and all the exciting announcements. Later, Sesame Street is for sale as it will not be returning to Max after 2027. We wrap it all up with movie bits on Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse, Wicked: For Good, and a finale for Blu-ray players.

First we start with Jay-Z's connection to Sean "Diddy" Combs and the surrounding controversy. Next, Lego Fortnite is introducing a new "social roleplay experience" called Brick Life. Later, we have the run down on who's performing on Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve. We wrap it all up with the winners of the Gotham Awards. We also have thoughts on Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Marvel Rivals, Infinity Nikki, Sabrina Carpenter, Beatles '64, Twisters, and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.