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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 443: Zenless Bear Season

First. we start with Coldplay settling its lawsuit with their former managers over unused pylons. Next, the upcoming Horizon TV series is being put on pause following their showrunners untimely dismissal. Later, Crunchyroll has deleted and disabled comments across their entire website. We wrap it all up with Paramount Global and Skydance agreeing to merge after months on negotiation, and thus ending the Redstone era. We also have thoughts on Zenless Zone Zero, Hard Knocks: Off-Season, and The Bear.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 442: The Secret MEGAN Mole Affair

First, we start with Ann Wilson of Heart having surgery to remove cancer and thus having to postpone their current tour. Next, Capcom has gone back to the remake well, this time for Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster. Later, Paramount Global has taken down 25 years worth of back catalog from its websites in an effort to promote Paramount+. We wrap it all up with Redbox owner Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment declaring bankruptcy. We also have thoughts on Imagine Dragons, Gracie Abrams, Megan Thee Stallion, Camilla Cabello, Minishoot’ Adventures, The Mole, Rising Impact, and A Family Affair.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 438: Hunter Waves Clipped

First, we start with music bits on Halsey, Cyndi Lauper, Jennifer Lopez, and Nicki Minaj. Next, Sony had their State of Play so we break down all the game announcements, plus an adapter for the PSVR2 to the PC. Later, TriStar Television is getting absorbed into Sony's television organization for consolidation purposes. We wrap it all up with Paramount merging with Skydance, bringing the production company under its banner. We also have thoughts on Wuthering Waves, Star Wars: Hunters, and Clipped.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 434: Radical Hades II Optimism

First, we start with the diss tracks between Drake and Kendrick Lamar. Next, Xbox is closing Arkane Austin, Tango Gameworks, Alpha Dog and Roundhouse Games. Later, Amazon is adding another IP to its streaming service in the form of Blade Runner 2099 with Michelle Yeoh. We wrap it all up with Sony making a $26B bid to purchase Paramount. We also have thoughts on Dua Lipa, Hades II, and Unfrosted.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 422: Anatomy Elementary Past Foamstars Reloaded

First, we start with music bits on Taylor Swift, Kacey Musgraves, and Beyoncé. Next, Disney is making a $1.5B investment into Epic Games in order to launch a new entertainment universe. Later, the Super Bowl was the most watched television event in history, but Paramount Global still went ahead and cut 800 jobs. We wrap it all up with the Academy Awards making a new category in Best Casting for the 2026 award show. We also have thoughts on Kacey Musgraves, Beyoncé, Foamstars, Persona 3 Reloaded, The Super Bowl, Abbott Elementary, Past Lives, and Anatomy of a Fall.

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.

PodcastMedia BoatDecember 30, 2023mariah carey, ascap, insomniac, bobby kotick, microsoft, activision-blizzard, scream vii, warner bros discovery, paramountComment

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 406: Big Spider-Wonder Party

First we start with Media Molecule layoffs and the news that a dog will be at AGDQ next year. Next, Bad Bunny makes a big splash and Britney Spears tells all in her new book. Later, the Fallout TV series gets a release date and CrunchyRoll is now available on Prime Video. We wrap it all up with Paramount making future changes and SAG-AFTRA deal gets heated with CEOs. We also have thoughts on Jackbox Party Pack X, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Blink-182, and Big Mouth.