First, we start with Coldplay lawsuits and Drake releasing his final album (for now). Next, the PS5 Slim was announced and the CEO of Unity is stepping down. Later, Max now has live sports and Disney+ is raising its prices yet again. We wrap it all up with Sony Pictures Core arriving on the PlayStation and WGA officially ratifies their new 3-year contract. We also have thoughts on Drake, The Devil's Game, Only Murders in the Building, and Strays.
Read MoreWelcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Win Butler being accused of sexual misconduct, and Capitol Records signing an AI rapper. Next, PlayStation 5 will get a price hike, and we recap the Gamescom opening night of surprises. Later, NBC is considering shrinking its primetime footprint and the sale of The CW is confirmed. We wrap it all up with Matt Reeves signing a deal with Warner Bros., and MoviePass coming back once again. We also have thoughts on Demi Lovato, Muse, Madden 23, Saints Row, House of the Dragon, and Only Murders in the Building season 2.
Read MoreWe start with the Copyright Royalty Board reaffirming the 15.1% increase in royalty payments to streaming services and hospitalizations from Bret Michaels and Travis Barker. Next, God of War is still set to release later this year and a Nintendo shareholder asks about making a new F-Zero game. Later, The Simpsons production crew gets recognized by their union and ILM makes another permanent LED studio in Vancouver. We wrap it all up with the return of Cameron Diaz to acting and our first look at award season with the Hollywood Critics Association. We also have thoughts on Imagine Dragons, Neon White, Rise, and Only Murders in the Building.
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 with Christopher Nolan setting his next film with Universal and away from Warner Bros. Next, we talk about the winners of the Creative Emmy winners and look forward to the Primetime Emmy's this Sunday. Later, we discuss recent news from Marilyn Manson lawsuits and their implications. We wrap it all up with new system updates for PlayStation and Nintendo Switch now supports Bluetooth headsets. We mainly contribute this episode to our thoughts on The Father, Minari, Wrath of Man, A Quiet Place Part 2, Barb and Star go to Vista Del Mar, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Malignant, Guy! Hawaiian Style, Money Hungry, Doogie Kamealoha MD, Happier than Ever, Frogger, Only Murders in the Apartment, MTV VMAs, Sleigh Bells, Certified Lover Boy, Star-Crossed, Madden 22, and World Flipper.
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