First, we start with Kacey Musgraves not only releasing a new song, but also the stops on her Deeper Well US tour. Next, it's the gaming bits with Pokémon Direct revealing 2 new games coming soon, news on a pair of Star Wars games, and a pair of independent companies break off from the big studios. Later, IASTE gets ready for its showdown with the AMPTP and they are not coming alone to the table. We wrap it all up with Naruto coming to the big screen courtesy of Destin Daniel Cretin as he has chosen his next project after leaving Marvel's Avengers films. We also have thoughts on Mannequin Pussy, Faye Webster, Regency Solitaire II, Iwaju, Shogun, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, and Oppenheimer.
Read MoreWe start with IATSE approving a new 3 year deal and lawsuits hit Alec Baldwin following the shooting on the set of Rust. Next, South Korean company CJ ENM is making an investment in Endeavor Content and a new Hulu Bundle offering in time for the holidays. Later, lawsuits are being filed against Astroworld and iHeart Media will be playing new (Taylor's Version) of her hits. We wrap it all up with Bobby Kotick under fire at Activision Blizzard and game bits including VGA nominees and GTA issues. We also have thoughts on Jungle Cruise, King Richard, Tiger King, Animaniacs, Adele, Robert Plant, Life is Strange, and Guardians of the Galaxy.
Read MoreToday we start with IATSE striking a tentative deal and Alec Baldwin was involved in a shooting accident while on set. Next, employees of Netflix staged a walkout and Power Rangers may be entering its final season. Later, Adele sets records for her new single and Swedish House Mafia joins the Coachella lineup. We wrap it all up with video game bits including Activision Blizzard firing 20 employees, GTA Trilogy remaster, and the PS5 ends Switch's 33-month reign as best-selling US console. We also have thoughts on Dune, Only Murders in the Building, Ted Lasso, Zac Brown Band, Lana Del Rey, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate final DLC.
Read MoreWe start on the eve of an IATSE union strike coming soon and the bits including Sir Michael Caine's final film, DC Fandome, and Will Poulter cast as Adam Warlock. Next, Bobby Flay is ending his partnership with Food Network and G4TV is coming to cable next month. Later, there's some Grammy controversy as Kacey Musgraves won't be eligible in the Country category and Adele's next album will be coming next month with the first single out now. We wrap it up with Twitch leaking via 4chan and we talk about the Nintendo Direct for Animal Crossing. We also have thoughts on Halsey movie, Halloween Kills, Muppets Haunted Mansion, Just Beyond, Create the Escape, Old Dominion, Jack Box Party Pack 8, Deathloop, and Metroid Dread.
Read MoreWelcome to a special 300th episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Disney settling the Black Widow lawsuit and IATSE members voting to strike. Next, Charlie Brown has a new special in December and Sue Grafton books are coming to a tv show soon. Later, we have a lot of music bits including the Innings Festival, new Adele, and headliners for the Super Bowl in Los Angeles. We wrap it all up with Sony adding Bluepoint Studios into it's PlayStation Studios umbrella and Sora from Kingdom Hearts officially gets the invite to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. We also have thoughts on The Many Saints of Newark, Outrageous Pumpkins, The Ghost & Molly McGee, Amphibia, The Great British Bakeoff, Psychonauts 2, Skatebird, Hell Let Loose and Sable.
Read MoreThe final 200s episode starts with Marvel suing for its characters and we outline the upcoming IASTE strike vote. Next, CAA has acquired ICM Partners talent agency and new SNL cast members have been announced. Later, R. Kelly has been convicted and Nirvana's Nevermind turns 30 this week. We wrap it all up with the full Nintendo Direct announcements and casting news of the upcoming Super Mario movie from Illumination. We also have thoughts on Attack of the Hollywood Cliché, Britney vs Spears, Brooklyn Nine-Nine [Finale], The Wonder Years, Squid Game, Hacks, and Angels & Airwaves.
Read MoreToday we have casting bits featuring Christina Ricci, Elijah Wood, and Issa Rae and negotiation talks continue between the IATSE and AMPTP. Next, a 'where are they now?' segment on the cast of Drake & Josh and two hosts leaving their long running series. Later, Lorde has put out a revealing photo with possible new album coming soon and Eurovision gets Americanized with American Song Contest. We wrap it all up with a crank console update from Panic and Team Asobi of Astro's Playroom becomes a full studio for Sony. We also have thoughts on Cruella, The Conjuring, Loki, Rise Against, Japanese Breakfast, and Matt talks about Apple's Dolby Atmos music.
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