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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 436: H8 Me Hard and X-Menly

First, we start with Spotify being hit with a cease-and-desist letter from the National Music Publishers Association. Next, the Gamer Network has been acquired by IGN Entertainment for an unknown sum. Later, Comcast has announced a new StreamSaver bundle combining Peacock Premium, Netflix Basic, and Apple TV+ for $15 a month. We wrap it all up with three Disney stories featuring a movie about Club 33, Pixar laying off 175 employees, and Marvel signs Michael Lesslie to write a new X-Men film. We also have thoughts on The Avett Brothers, Billie Eilish, X-Men '97, and The 8 Show.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 425: Shogun Iwaju's Heavenly Symphony

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.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 412: May December Bring GTA VI Trailer

First, we start with Spotify laying off 1,500 people and Billie Eilish comes out during her Variety interview. Next, Unity is dissolving its $1.6B purchase of WETA Digital and the bits with Xbox news, gaming updates, and GTA VI trailer. Later, streamers look to bundle up with each other this holiday season and we wait for the SAG-AFTRA ratification vote. We wrap it all up with Michael Waldron taking top writing duties at Marvel and Kenan Thompson starts his production studio, Artists For Artists. We also have thoughts on The Gardens Between and May December.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 401: Bigger Elemental Explosions Party

First, we start with Jann Wenner's comments about musicians, and Hipgnosis will sell parts of its catalog to pay down debts. Next, Unity had the gaming world up in arms against them, and leaks from Microsoft have been revealed. Later, Disney channels have a bid of $10B, and strikers will get unemployment benefits. We wrap it all up with Marvel Studios' visual effects workers voting to unionize, and WGA talks are set to resume on Wednesday. We also have thoughts on Dan + Shay, Explosions in the Sky, Cursed to Golf, The AfterParty, Elemental and a summer movie wrap-up.

PodcastMedia BoatSeptember 22, 2023jann wenner, hipgnosis, microsoft, disney, marvel, wga, dan + shay, explosions in the sky, cursed to golf, the afterparty, elementalComment

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 396: Eight Strikes for the Golden City

First, we start with a surprising update about the Save Our Stages act, and confirmation of another Taylor's Version. Next, Xbox starts playing umpire, and the Pokémon Company slows their roll. Later, Jeopardy! gets a UK twist, and the Golden Globes can't find a home. We wrap it all up with Marvel's VFX artists seeking a union, and a Hollywood story allegedly proven false. We also have thoughts on Asteroid City.

PodcastMedia BoatAugust 17, 2023taylor swift, pokemon, jeopardy, golden globes, marvel, asteroid cityComment

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 385: Drunk Mario Can’t Jump

First, we start with Celine Dion canceling her tour, and Ford Motor Company will keep installing AM radios in its cars. Next, PlayStation had a big showcase, and Gollum flopped on release. Later, newly rebranded Max gets in trouble with creators, and Netflix cracks down on password sharing. We wrap it all up with the lawsuit being thrown out against Romeo & Juliet, and two Marvel films get shut down due to the writers strike. We also have thoughts on The Til Dawn Edition, Zelda TOTK, A Small Light, Single Drunk Female, Shazam! Fury of the Gods, White Men Can't Jump, and The Super Mario Bros. Movie.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 378: Evil Tetris God

First, we start with The Recording Academy teaming up with the United Nations to promote social justice, and Anitta has parted ways with Warner Music Group. Next, Shigeru Miyamoto suggests Nintendo could be moving away from mobile titles, and MultiVersus has been removed from all digital storefronts. Later, the WWE has been sold to Endeavor Group Holdings, and HBO is in its final stages of gaining a Harry Potter TV show. We wrap it all up with James Gunn hinting at a Marvel & DC crossover, and we have news from Star Wars Celebration. We also have thoughts on Wednesday, Resident Evil 4 (remake), and Tetris.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 358: Forever Scarlet

First, Ticketmaster is in trouble for handling Taylor Swift presale, and the Grammy nominees were announced. Next, Yuji Naka, formerly of Sonic Team, has been arrested, and Volition will soon become a part of Gearbox. Later, Ellen Pompeo finally says goodbye to Grey's Anatomy after 19 seasons, and Amazon moves forward with a Marvel/Sony series. We wrap it all up with the Fantastic Beasts franchise getting reconsidered, and some Movie Bits with Cailee Spaney, Bradley Cooper, and Walter Hamada. We also have thoughts on Pokemon Scarlet, Where the Crawdads Sing, and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 353: She-Hulk Ends in a Foreign Language

First, Blink-182 reunites with Tom DeLonge, and Nicki Minaj protests the Grammys. Next, Blizzard provides launch numbers for Overwatch 2 and Volition provides the first major update for Saints Row. Later, Netflix with ads is coming in November, and Blake Shelton is leaving The Voice. We wrap it all up with a Marvel Shuffle, and a Naked Gun reboot with Akiva Schaffer and Liam Neeson. We also have thoughts on The 1975, She-Hulk, The Mole, a buried Kingdom Hearts TV pilot, and Halloween Ends.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 349: Rings of Toem in a Dying Field

First, 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.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 348: Pinocchio Valley Legend

First, 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.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 342: Snap Kart Headroom: Phase 5

We start with Kelis calling out Beyonce and Snapchat helping out indie artists. Next, a mystery is revealed in Nier: Automata and new tracks are on the way for Mario Kart 8. Then, next season's Jeopardy hosts have been chosen and 80's relic Max Headroom returns. We wrap it all up with another potential Tomb Raider reboot and the plan for future Marvel movies. We also have thoughts on Beyonce, Harley Quinn Season 3, and Mind over Murder.

PodcastMedia BoatAugust 11, 2022kelis, beyonce, snapchat, nier automata, mario kart 8, jeopardy, max headroom, tomb raider, marvel, harley quinn, mind over murderComment

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 321: Crunchy Scarlet Story

We 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.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 305: Britney‘s True Colors Take Time

We start with WETA Digital being sold to Unity Software and future bits of upcoming films the next 2 years. Next, it was Disney+ Day with IMAX coming to the streaming service and Marvel announcing a lot of upcoming shows exclusively to Disney+. Later, we rejoice as Britney Spears' conservatorship has ended and Mitski has announced a new album coming early next year. We wrap it all up with PC Game Pass allowing new install guides and some hardware delays due to global supply chain issues. We also have thoughts on Eternals, Army of Thieves, Red Notice, Big Mouth, Impeachment: American Crime Story, Taylor Swift, Jason Aldean, Courtney Barnett, Riders Republic, and Life is Strange: True Colors.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 299: Angels & Hacks of the Wonder Squid

The 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.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 282: Inside the Album RE:Union

We start with new mask rules for theaters and Ava DuVernay making a grant possible with Google. Next, HBO MAX has a $10 ad-supported tier available now and we have TV bits for IASIP, Marvel and Miles Teller. Later, we get reacquainted with Coachella vibes and Adam Levine makes a new song for a Paw Patrol movie. We wrap it all up with pre-E3 bits for Nintendo, Sony and Dragon Quest. We also have thoughts on Bo Burnham, the Friends Reunion, Chase Rice, the Kingdom Hearts Union X Finale, and some TV season finale shows.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 145: Call of Disney: Bublé Ops 4

We start with Marvel money moves and a new project from Viggo Mortinson. Next, we have a big deal from Lionsgate Entertainment and a big no-deal from Endeavor Entertainment. Later, we talk up the Music Modernization Act and Michael Buble retiring from music. We wrap it all up with an 11 year old Othello champion and our thoughts on the new game Call of Duty: Black Ops 4.