Posts tagged microsoft
Media Boat Podcast Ep. 453: Emmy's Postcard from Linkin Park

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.

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 444: The Fantasmas of College Football (Coup de Grace)

First, we start with the end of Tenacious D after Kyle Gass made a joke that did not sit well with Jack Black. Next, we have news from Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft in the video game section. Later, it's gonna be a cruel summer as layoffs are headed to the big studios where nobody's job is safe this year. We wrap it all up with a shocking turn of events in the Rust case against Alec Baldwin that sees the charges dismissed with prejudice. We also have thoughts on Eminem, EA College Football 25, Fantasmas, and Exploding Kittens.

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 435: Little Brady Big Renewals

First, we start with Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys being placed under a conservatorship since the passing of his wife in January. Next, we take a look at both Microsoft and Sony as one seeks to open it's own mobile store, while the other replaced its CEO. Later, Disney and Warner Bros Discovery will be teaming up this summer to offer a very enticing streaming bundle service. We wrap it all up with the newest adaptation of Beowulf, but this time from Grendel's point of view. We also have thoughts on Little Kitty, Big City, The Circle, and Tom Brady.

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 417: Extended Holdover the Floor

First, 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.

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 415: Prime Bobby Jo ASCAP

First, we start with some Mariah Carey history and ASCAP promotes new holiday classics. Next, Insomniac Games talks about the recent cyberattack and Bobby Kotick is out at Microsoft/Activision/Blizzard/King. Later, Jo Koy gets the Globes hosting job and Prime Video sets a date for ads. We wrap it all up with the director leaving Scream VII and there's talk about Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Global merging in the new year.

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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.

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 392: Strike Greenlight - Hot QB Party

First, 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.

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 391: Microsoft Wars: Actors Strike Back

First, we start with a couple of Las Vegas stories about Britney Spears and Adele. Later, the Microsoft purchase of Activision-Blizzard looks to be going through, and Electronic Arts is going to make a Black Panther game. Later, SAG-AFTRA inform their publicists that they are intending to strike this week, and the networks give us a look into their Fall schedules. We wrap it all up with (another) final film for Hayao Miyazaki, and Disney+ pulls a $50M film after 48 days on the service. We also have thoughts on Speak Now (Taylor's Version).

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 390: Nimona Vampire Bear

First, we start with Madonna postponing her tour due to a bacterial infection, and Olivia Rodrigo confirms we will have Guts on September 8th. Next, we have some Video Game Bits, including Daedalic ending their internal development, Annapurna Interactive beginning internal development, and more court documents from Microsoft. Later, ESPN is letting go of 20 on-air personalities across their various beats, and SAG-AFTRA extends negotiations until July 12th. We wrap it all up with David Corenswet being cast as Superman, and no major studio is confirmed to show up to Comic-Con this year. We also have thoughts on The Bear, The Righteous Gemstones, and Nimona.

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 389: Loose Chemistry and Rogue Fantasy

First, we start with Kesha and Dr Luke settling their defamation case, and an update on an EDM festival shooting. Next, we recap the Nintendo Direct, and bring you news from FTC vs Microsoft hearings. Later, Turner Classic Movies is potentially endangered, and Vice Media officially gets sold. We wrap it all up with new rules for the Academy Awards next year, and the DGA ratifies their new contract. We also have thoughts on Jake Owen, Kelly Clarkson, Final Fantasy XVI, Rogue Legacy 2, some Steam Next Fest demos, Class of '09, and Secret Invasion.

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 388: Black Mirror XVI Demo

First, we start with some Music Bits, with Grammy changes, new music from Olivia Rodrigo, and an update from Ticketmaster. Next, we have summer news wrap ups on Microsoft and the rest, including Ubisoft and Capcom. Later, Pat Sajak is leaving Wheel of Fortune, and the Golden Globes were sold. We wrap it all up wth Disney moving some release dates, and Andy Muschietti of The Flash has his next project line up. We also have thoughts on the Final Fantasy XVI demo and Black Mirror Season 6.

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 383: Air Mayhem

First, we start with the Tony Awards being canceled due to the writers strike, and Jimmy Allen being suspended by his agency. Next, Ubisoft lays off 60 employees without warning, and the CMA puts more restrictions on the Microsoft/Activision-Blizzard deal. Later, Bob Iger announced that Hulu would become more integrated with Disney+, and the WGA plans to protest David Zaslav's commencement speech. We wrap it all up with Nintendo Pictures being officially introduced, and the Directors Guild of America heads into its own negotiations. We also have thoughts on The Muppets Mayhem and Air.

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 381: Indigo! Baby J! Bear!

First, we start with the Senate Judiciary Committee submitting legislation against Ticketmaster, and Taylor Swift is poised to enter the Billboard Top 10 on Record Store Day sales alone. Next, the UK is blocking the Activision-Blizzard merger with Microsoft, and Apple has gained a victory in its legal battle with Epic Games. Later, there were some firings with Tucker Carlson gone at Fox News and Don Lemon out at CNN. We wrap it all up with news from Cinemacon 2023 presentations out of Warner Bros, Sony, and Disney.

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 367: The Last Heavy Ticket Ride On!

First, we start with a lawsuit involving a pooping unicorn, and then Miley Cyrus has another hit on her hands. Next, Microsoft lays off 10,000 people, and Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot issues a company-wide apology. Later, Reed Hastings steps down as CEO of Netflix, and Jeremy Clarkson parts ways with Amazon. We wrap it all up with Regal Cinemas closing 33 theaters, and Charlie Day selling his directorial debut Fool's Paradise. We also have thoughts on The Heavy Hours, Pocket Card Jockey Ride On!, The Traitors, The Last of Us, and Ticket to Paradise.

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 361: VGA SZA MAX

Fiirst, Postal Service & Death Cab for Cutie are going on tour next year, and Celine Dion has been diagnosed with Stiff-Person Syndrome. Next, we have all the winners from the Video Game Awards, and the FTC will indeed sue to block Microsoft's acquisition of Activision-Blizzard. Later, The Dark Tower will be getting a TV series, and HBO Max will once again be available to Amazon Prime Video customers. We wrap it all up with the National Board of Review awards and Plan B gets sold to Mediawan. We also have thoughts on SZA, the Forspoken demo, and the end of The Daily Show with Trevor Noah.

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 360: Glass Xbox Special

First, we have the top streamed songs of 2022 from Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Music. Next, a brief update from Microsoft vs FCC, and Pokemon Scarlet & Violet get a new update on December 1st. Later, there's a new streaming king on the board, and the 2023 Oscars will televise all categories. We wrap it all up with some new 2023 movie trailers, and Legendary Entertainment striking a deal with Sony. We also have thoughts on the Guardians of the Galaxy Christmas Special and Glass Onion.

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 359: This is Me... Bob Antitrust

First, J-Lo returns, and there were some big winners at the AMAs. Next, Pokemon Scarlet/Violet sell like hotcakes, and the FTC is prepping to sue over Microsoft's impending takeover of Activision. Later, a class action lawsuit is brewing against Google, and Eurovision changes some key rules. We wrap it all up with a CEO shakeup at Disney, and we talk about the Independent Spirit Awards. We also have thoughts on Pokemon Scarlet/Violet, Elton John at Dodger Stadium Live, The Great British Baking Show, and Disenchanted.

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 344: Two Belle Password

We start with Michelle Branch being arrested for domestic assault and continuation of the Taylor Swift 'Shake It Off' lawsuit. Next, Microsoft claims that Sony is paying developers to bypass adding their games to GamePass, and Square-Enix will be doing a studio portfolio review to improve capital efficiency. Later, Disney+ Basic with ads will be coming in December, and Jon Batiste says good-bye to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. We wrap it all up with Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment buying Redbox and The Bits, including Malaysia, Sonic, Kung Fu Panda, and Lionsgate.

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 328: Every Coachella, Every USFL, All At Once

We start with music bits including A$AP Rocky being released on bail, Rapper Pooh Shiesty sentenced to 63 months in prison and Kid Cudi splits away from Kanye West. Next, more video game bits with the new PlayStation Plus launching June 13th, Halo's original composers settling unpaid royalties, and Microsoft exploring integrating ads into free to play games. Later, CNN+ gets the ax after 30 days and Netflix loses subscribers for the first time in 10 years. We wrap it all up with Bill Murray in trouble on set and AMC upgrading all its projectors. We also have thoughts on Pusha T, Coachella, USFL, and Everything Everywhere All At Once.

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 316: Stone Cold Music Beef

We start with Neil Young pulling his catalog off Spotify and feud between Taylor Swift and Damon Albarn. Next, a follow up to the Microsoft purchase of Activision Blizzard and EA announces an extended partnership with Lucasfilm Games. Later, Jeopardy champion Amy Schneider reaches new records and Arthur on PBS is coming to an end. We wrap it all up with The Beatles coming to IMAX screens and Doug Jones receives the inaugural The Chair Award. We also have thoughts on Maddie & Tae, Nobody Saves the World, Windjammers 2, and Single Drunk Female.

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