First, we start with music bits on Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift and Jane's Addiction. Next, we have video game bits on PlayStation 6 rumors, Annapurna Interactive, and more Microsoft layoffs. Later, we have Emmy winners, losers, and our thoughts on the broadcast. We wrap it all up with justice towards the co-founders of MoviePass. We also have thoughts on Linkin Park, Miranda Lambert, and The Circle.
Read MoreFirst, we start with Emily Armstrong joining Linkin Park as their new singer followed by all the baggage that came with that announcement. Next, the PlayStation 5 Pro is announced to some rather unenthusiastic claims. Later, we get into the Creative Arts Emmy winners as we look ahead to this weeks ceremony. We wrap it all up with the Sundance Film Festival possibly looking for a new home in 2027. We also have thoughts on Stagecoach 2025, Astro Bot, Kaos, and English Teacher.
Read MoreFirst, we start with Sean Kingston getting into federal trouble with possible prison sentence. Next, Xbox looks to be in trouble with the FTC since it announced price hikes last week to Game Pass Ultimate. Later, Emmy noms are here and FX is dominating in drama with Shogun and comedy with The Bear. We wrap it all up with Apple cutting back on spending for films and looking to tighten its TV budgets. No thoughts, but plenty of news!
Read MoreFirst we start with music bits of Grammy performers, The Weeknd hits 4 billion streams, and breaking news of the Coachella lineup. Next, Remedy Entertainment gets hit with a trademark dispute from Take-Two Interactive. Later, we go over all the Emmy wins for Succession, The Bear, and Beef. We wrap it all up with Danny Boyle and Alex Garland coming together for 28 Years Later. We also have thoughts on Ariana Grande, Lil Nas X, Kali Uchis, 21 Savage, Kid Cudi, Cyberpunk 2077, Nobody Saves the World, The Trust, The Traitors, Ted, Julia, and the 75th Emmy's.
Read MoreAfter a strike-induced delay, it’s at last time to celebrate television greatness. The 75th Primetime Emmy Awards are this upcoming Monday night, January 15th, so let’s celebrate by making bold, completely baseless predictions?
Read MoreFirst, we start with Paramore's social media accounts being disabled, but only because they're leaving Atlantic Records. Next, Microsoft has big announcements coming next Thursday from its developers. Later, we take a look at the Creative Emmy winners from the past weekend as we look ahead to Mondays broadcast. We wrap it all up with a Mandalorian & Grogu movie in the works for Star Wars, newly added amongst 3 other projects already announced. We also have thoughts on Percy Jackson, The Floor, Extended Family, and The Holdovers.
Read MoreFirst, we start with Taylor Swift breaking another record, and Jason Aldean has his new music video pulled on CMT. Next, Microsoft pushes the deadline for its acquisition, and somehow Gex has returned. Later, Emmy nominations are in with HBO leading the way, and SAG-AFTRA declares a strike. We wrap it all up with how that strike effected the Oppenheimer premiere, and studio notes about the WGA strike get villainous. We also have thoughts on The AfterParty, Too Hot to Handle, Quarterback, Zom 100, and Project Greenlight: Gray Matter.
Read MoreFirst, Cardi B accepts a plea deal regarding the 2018 strip club incident, and the 2023 Stagecoach lineup is announced. Next, an avalanche of news from the PlayStation State of Play, Nintendo Direct, and Ubisoft Forward. Later, we have the Emmy winners, and the SNL cast is set for the upcoming 48th season. We wrap it all up with Marvel and Star Wars announcements from D23, and Sony announcing its new film schedule for next year. We also have thoughts on Little Big Town, The Beths, Rina Sawayama, Blackpink, more Dreamlight Valley, Toem, Digimon: Survive, Harley Quinn season 3, Rings of Power and Making the Cut season 3.
Read MoreFirst, Lewis Capaldi reveals his Tourette’s syndrome diagnosis, and it’s Harry Styles vs Chris Pine at the Venice Film Festival. Next, our Game Bits include a new Marvel game set in WWII, Marcus Lehto leading the new team for Battlefield, and Tencent purchasing a 49.9% stake in Ubisoft. Later, it's Emmys time, and we have both the Creative Arts winners and our predictions for the upcoming ceremony. We wrap it all up with the Venice Film Festival standouts, and D23 movie news from Disney+, Pixar, and Disney Animation. We also have thoughts on John Legend, Disney Dreamlight Valley, Cars on the Road, Dated and Related, What We Do in the Shadows season 4, and Pinocchio.
Read MoreWe start with Kanye getting sued for not appearing at Coachella and Heardle being acquired by Spotify. Next, we have a bunch of mid-summer Game Bits. Later, we have this year's Emmy nominations and news of COVID protocols on sets being extended. We wrap it all up with more censorship from China and Nintendo buying an animation studio. We also have thoughts on Lizzo, Beabadoobee, Escape Academy, Ms. Marvel, Fboy Island, and The Rehearsal.
Read MoreWe start with John Williams may be retiring after he composes the upcoming Indiana Jones 5 and Lorde reflects on the 1 year release of Solar Power. Next, game director Aaron Keller provides details on the move to Overwatch 2 and there's a shortage of Xbox controllers. Later, the Daytime Emmy winners were announced and a GOT sequel with Kit Harrington is in the works. We wrap it all up with CineEurope bits on IP tentpoles, releasing to cinemas, and premium formats. We also have thoughts on Jimmy Allen, Neon White, Disney Mirrorverse, Waffle, The Umbrella Academy, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Jurassic World Dominion, and Spiderhead.
Read MoreWe start with Netflix buying Roald Dahl adaptations and the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures is opening with a special exhibit. Next, we go through Emmy winners and the first month of SNL hosts has been revealed. Later, a Britney doc will come out next week on Netflix and don't expect an R.E.M. tour anytime soon as the band is content with retirement. We wrap it all up with music publishers playing nice with Twitch and we review the PlayStation Showcase. We also have thoughts on Cry Macho, Kate, The Circle S3, Impeachment, Summer Camp Island S4, Rick & Morty S5, Star Wars: Visions, Ordinary Joe, Lil Nas X, and Madden 22.
Read MoreWe start with Christopher Nolan setting his next film with Universal and away from Warner Bros. Next, we talk about the winners of the Creative Emmy winners and look forward to the Primetime Emmy's this Sunday. Later, we discuss recent news from Marilyn Manson lawsuits and their implications. We wrap it all up with new system updates for PlayStation and Nintendo Switch now supports Bluetooth headsets. We mainly contribute this episode to our thoughts on The Father, Minari, Wrath of Man, A Quiet Place Part 2, Barb and Star go to Vista Del Mar, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Malignant, Guy! Hawaiian Style, Money Hungry, Doogie Kamealoha MD, Happier than Ever, Frogger, Only Murders in the Apartment, MTV VMAs, Sleigh Bells, Certified Lover Boy, Star-Crossed, Madden 22, and World Flipper.
Read MoreToday we start with Black Widow domination and bits including Matt Shakman, Star Trek, and Barbie. Next, we go through the main Emmy nominations and Vince Gilligan makes it known he is staying at Sony. Later, Halsey will have a film alongside her next album release and Olivia Rodrigo gives Taylor Swift credit on her album. We wrap it all up with PlayStation news dump and Nintendo announces a new version of the Switch. We also have thoughts on Black Widow, the 2021 MLB HR Derby & All-Star Game, The ESPY's, Leverage: Redemption, the Stagecoach lineup, and Returnal. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast.
Read MoreWe start off with a return to form with tentpole productions underway and the Academy Awards has rules updates for the following year. Next, Warner Bros has created a virtual studio in Leavesden and we have the Daytime Emmy awards winners. Later, it's music bits featuring Elvis, Britney, and Lil Nas X. We wrap it all up with Sony acquiring Housemarque and Casey Hudson of BioWare starting a new company. We also have thoughts on Too Hot to Handle, LFG, The Mysterious Benedict Society, Doja Cat, Tyler, the Creator, Lucy Dacus, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, and the demo for NEO: The World Ends with You.
Read MoreThe Emmy Nominations for the 2020 season have been revealed. Netflix set an industry record by receiving 160 nominations across all categories. HBO scored 107 nominations with Watchmen leading their pack with an impressive 26 nominations. NBC lead the major broadcasting networks with 47 nominations including The Good Place and This is Us but neither for Outstanding Series in their respective categories. See the nominations below for the major awards and visit the Emmy website for a compete list.
Read MoreWe start off with IMAX deals with streaming services and Space Jam 2 moving forward with Ryan Coogler as a producer. Next, we breakdown the Emmy wins and provide our thoughts on American Vandal S2 and BoJack Horseman S5. Later, we have the return of Kanye West with a new album and our thoughts on new albums from Good Charlotte and Carrie Underwood. We wrap it all up with the Nintendo Direct announcements and a new Playstation console for only $100.
Read MoreToday we talk about the predator in The Predator and the end of Henry Cavill as Superman. Next, we have recent award winners from the Emmys and some wrap up details on sexual harassment cases on Terry Crews, Leslie Moonves, and Kevin Spacey. Later, we talk about a new European Union law being passed on internet copyright and the nominees for the American Music Awards. We wrap it all up with a potential battle between the Belgium government and EA and our thoughts on the new Spider-Man game from Marvel and Insomniac Games.
Read MoreToday we have two reviews in movies with The Big Sick and War for the Planet of the Apes. We also have our thoughts on the Emmy nominations and the snubs. Later we have all our thoughts on D23 this past weekend and get geared up for San Diego Comic-Con this weekend. At the end, we wrap it all up with DMX, Michael Jackson, and R. Kelly news.
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