First, we start with Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson throwing microphones into the crowd, and the Taylor Swift Eras concert coming to a theater near you. Next, SAG-AFTRA sets it sights on video games, and Volition shutters its doors after 30 years. Later, Disney pulls its channels from Spectrum services, and three AMC series receive interim agreements to continue production. We wrap it all up with presale numbers for the Taylor Swift concert film, and an email to DGA members about potential board members gets leaked. We also have thoughts on Jeff Rosenstock, Zach Bryan, Goodbye Volcano High, What We Do in the Shadows, and the series finale of Riverdale.
Read MoreFirst, we have all the announcements of this weeks Nintendo Direct, and a bonus story about Nintendo giving all workers a 10% increase in pay. Next, we discuss the Grammy winners and Rihanna's upcoming Super Bowl Halftime show. Later, CBS is canceling The Late Late Show and Mike Schur is developing another comedy with Ted Danson. We wrap it all up with Sightline at AMC for premium seating and Disney announces sequels to Toy Story, Frozen, and Zootopia. We also have thoughts on Dead Space, Goldeneye 007, GB & GBA Nintendo Online, Metroid Prime Remastered, Linkin Park, and Paramore.
Read MoreWe start with music bits including A$AP Rocky being released on bail, Rapper Pooh Shiesty sentenced to 63 months in prison and Kid Cudi splits away from Kanye West. Next, more video game bits with the new PlayStation Plus launching June 13th, Halo's original composers settling unpaid royalties, and Microsoft exploring integrating ads into free to play games. Later, CNN+ gets the ax after 30 days and Netflix loses subscribers for the first time in 10 years. We wrap it all up with Bill Murray in trouble on set and AMC upgrading all its projectors. We also have thoughts on Pusha T, Coachella, USFL, and Everything Everywhere All At Once.
Read MoreWe start with a list of surprising competitors for the American Song Contest and follow that with a weird new corporate home for Bandcamp. Next, the video game industry pulls game sales from Russia and a new Pokémon generation is revealed. Later, Sony finally merges their two anime services and Disney+ gets all the gritty Marvel shows. We wrap it all up with AMC raising ticket prices for popular movies and the SAG awards showing love for CODA. We also have thoughts on the Kirby and the Forgotten Land demo, Puzzle Quest 3, and West Side Story.
Read MoreWe start with Warner Bros making a deal with AMC and a quick look at Hollywood's young newcomers. Next, South Park makes a $900M deal and the next host(s) of Jeopardy! have been announced. Later, MTV VMA nominations are here and Stevie Nicks cancels all her shows for the rest of the year. We wrap it all up with Steve Gaynor of Fullbright Company under fire and both Microsoft and Nintendo spotlight indie developers. We also have thoughts on The Suicide Squad, Blood Red Sky, Hard Knocks, Golden, and Chris Young.
Read MoreToday we have new mask mandates in Los Angeles for productions and the Ghibli Museum gets support from the community. Next, we have all the Olympic bits for the upcoming opening ceremony and Frank Darabont settles with AMC for $200M. Later, actual data numbers from TikTok influence on the Billboard and a bill for conservatorship is headed to congress because of the 'Free Britney' movement. We wrap it all up with Valve's Steam Deck game console and Ubisoft's extended delay on their Skull & Bones game. We also have thoughts on Space Jam: A New Legacy, Loki (Spoilers), Turner & Hooch, John Mayer, Midland, Clario, Blaseball, and Pokemon Unite.
Read MoreToday we start with E3 news from Summer Games Fest, Ubisoft, Microsoft/Bethesda, Square Enix, and Nintendo. Next, we confirm Lorde will indeed have a new album with Solar Power and you can get a vaccine with a side of Lollapalooza tickets. Later, MLB cracks down on spider tack with a 10 day suspension and Disney+ series have a new release window of Wednesdays. We wrap it all up with a Lord of the Rings animated film and AMC celebrated Juneteenth with a festival of black creators. We also have thoughts on Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis, Garbage, Maroon 5, The Cube, Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist, Tuca & Bertie, and In the Heights.
Read MoreWelcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. Today we have a release schedule for Tenet and Universal makes nice with AMC. Next, Emmy nominations are out and Ellen DeGeneres gets investigated. Later, The Chainsmokers get blasted for a "secret" concert and Alan Menken completes the EGOT. We wrap it all up with Xbox Series X games press conference and a Nintendo Gigaleak. We also have thoughts on Folklore by Taylor Swift and cut off thoughts on Carrion. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast.
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