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.
Read MoreFirst, 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.
Read MoreWe start with a few Beyonce updates following her album release. Next, Xbox Game Pass may be getting a family plan and a new trailer has news about Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. Then, HBO Max's future is in question as cuts and changes start to crop up. We wrap it all up with a tax credit extension keeping entertainment production in California and a new deal for Everything Everywhere directors the Daniels. We also have thoughts on Eminem's new Curtain Call 2, new tracks for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Disney+'s Light and Magic, Fboy Island's finale, and Pixar's Lightyear.
Read MoreToday we start with the Grammy winners and Coachella Weeknd. Next, Halo Infinite season 2 gets a release date and Activision-Blizzard announces an increase QA testers wages. Later, we take a look at upcoming projects for Maya Erskine and some streaming deals have been closed. We wrap it all up with Domee Shi getting a promotion at Pixar and some movie bits including Will Smith, Asghar Farhadi, and Ezra Miller. We also have thoughts on Jon Batiste, Wet Leg, The Linda Lindas, MLB The Show 22, The Ultimatum, Trivia Daily, Close Enough, and Windfall.
Read MoreWe start with new Coachella headliners and a postponement for the Grammys. Next, PlayStation announces their new VR headset, and Riot Games finally pays out to victims. Later, the Golden Globes struggle for relevancy, and COVID puts a pause on late night and daytime talk. We wrap it all up with Pixar's Turning Red turning to Disney+, and Wes Anderson adapting a Roald Dahl story collection for Netflix. We also have thoughts on Dawn FM by The Weeknd, Abbott Elementary, Kenan, and Next Level Chef.
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