First, we start with the Latin Grammys making plans to host the concert in Sevilla, Spain, and the Rolling Stones and (some of) The Beatles are teaming up for a new album. Next, PlayStation has its State of Play this week, and Shinji Mikami is leaving Tango Gameworks. Later, Warner Bros. Discovery is suing Paramount Global over the rights to South Park episodes, and director's commentary on Glass Onion can be heard in podcast form. We wrap it all up with David Zaslav announcing a new Lord of the Rings project is in the works, and we wrap up the winners of the BAFTAs. We also have thoughts on Gorillas, Atomic Heart, Full Swing, and Not Dead Yet.
Read MoreWe start with Mariah Carey trying to trademark the title Queen of Christmas, and Paramount+ streaming the Taylor Hawkins tribute concert. Next, some PlayStation PC launcher data has been found, and Nexus Mods remove an author for using a sock puppet account to remove Pride flags from the game. Later, the BIG 10 signs a new 7 year TV agreement, and HBO MAX removes 36 shows from its platform. We wrap it all up with Embracer Group purchasing the Lord of the Rings IP and Cineworld filing for bankruptcy. We also have thoughts on Panic! at the Disco, Turbo Golf Racing, As Dusk Falls, I Am Groot, She-Hulk, The Sandman, Beast, and Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero.
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 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 MoreWe have quite the story between Disney and the LA Times from this past week regarding Thor: Ragnarok. Also, we cover a possible Lord of the Rings show with a hefty price tag attached to produce. Later, we cover the final world tour for Ozzy Osbourne and the latest price tag for a guitar from Prince. We wrap all that up with coverage of BlizzCon and our thoughts on Call of Duty: WWII.
Read MoreMiddle-earth: Shadow of War is the long-awaited sequel to Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor. A game that was delayed likely to accompany both HDR and 4K graphics for the new systems. But was the delay worth the wait?
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