It’s the Media Boat 2023 Year-End Wrap-Up! Today we’re taking a look back at the year in Music! First we’ll recap the year in news, choosing one story that defined the year. Next, we’ll give our individual Top Five Albums, followed by choice for Media Boat’s Album of the Year!
Read MoreFirst, we start with some international Eras Tour dates, and a Latin Music Trilogy Tour later this year. Next, Ratchet & Clank comes to PC, and Nintendo blocks a Steam emulator. Later, the Diamond Sports Group is forced to pay MLB teams, and an auction of 1950s tv memorabilia. We wrap it all up with Guild solidarity, and A24 gains a former Disney executive. We also have thoughts on Foo Fighters, Ted Lasso, Succession, and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.
Read MoreFirst, we start with an update on Anitta signing with Universal's Republic Records, and Foo Fighters have announced their first album since the passing of Taylor Hawkins in 2022. Next, Horizon: Forbidden West gets an update alongside the release of its DLC, and Niantic is teaming up with Capcom for a new mobile game based on Monster Hunter. Later, WGA members have voted to strike if a deal isn't reached by May 1, and Disney+ now has Spider-Man films. We wrap it all up with Netflix ending it's signature DVD mailing system, and Legendary Entertainments gets a huge influx of cash. We also have thoughts on Coachella, Love is Blind Live Reunion, The Mandalorian, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always and Single Drunk Female.
Read MoreFirst, the Foo Fighters making a statement that they will continue on without their drummer Taylor Hawkins, and French Montana is in the news for (being near) a shooting in Miami. Next, Sony has announced Project Leonardo, a new customizable controller aimed at players with disabilities, and Hitman is being rebranded. Later, Billy Bush is at it again with lewd comments, and Warner Bros. Discovery ushers in a new 2023. We wrap it all up with Michael Giacchino directing a feature length film, and we look at the 2023 release calendar. We also have thoughts on Matilda the Musical and Kaleidoscope.
Read MoreWe start with Grammy rule changes and a benefit concert for the late Taylor Hawkins put on by the Foo Fighters. Next, it's Summer Games Fest with all the announcements and Xbox is making good changes to its Xbox Game Pass. Later, PGA has a new competitor with LIV Golf and the Bits including Scrubs reunion, the Chrisley's found guilty of fraud, Seth Green pays for his NFT, and Amazon's Lord of the Rings has 5S planned out. We wrap it all up with the Academy supporting LGBTQ parade and upcoming projects in the works. We also have thoughts on Angel Olsen, Post Malone, Carrie Underwood, George Ezra, Lego Star Wars, Horizon: Forbidden West NG+, This Is Us, The Flight Attendant, The Endgame, Hacks S2, Obi-Wan Kenobi, The Boys S3, Ms. Marvel, Beyond Infinity: Buzz and the Journey to Lightyear, Senior Year, Sing 2, American Underdog, The Lost City, Jackass 4.5, Top Gun: Maverick, No Time to Die, Uncharted, and Hustle.
Read MoreWe start with Foo Fighters taking time off in the wake of Taylor Hawkins' death and Eric Church reschedules a sold out concert in favor of an NCAA basketball game. Next, PlayStation Plus gets a tiered system in June and E3 digital event gets cancelled. Later, Alec Baldwin isn't expected to return to the Match Game this year and we take a quick look at what would have happened if shows didn't end early. We wrap it all up with Bruce Willis diagnosed with aphasia and we have our recap of the Academy Awards, including Best Picture, who won between us, and the slap heard around the world. We also have thoughts on Moon Knight and additional Kirby and the Forgotten Land gameplay.
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