First we start with Bruno Mars' potential gambling habit with MGM that the resort had to get in front of. Next, G/O Media continues to drive people away from Kotaku. Later, SAG-AFTRA strikes a new deal for voice actors with stipulations on AI work. We wrap it all up with Lucky Chap and EA teaming up to create a movie based off The Sims franchise. We also have thoughts on Kenny Chesney, Waxahatchee, Adrienne Lenker, MLB The Show 24, and Physical 100.
Read MoreFirst, we start with Time's Person of the Year Taylor Swift and Ariana Grande inks a new management deal. Next, we talk about The Game Awards and E3 is officially dead. Later, Ohtani signs a 10 year $700M deal and nobody wants to host the Golden Globes. We wrap it all up with A24 films coming to Max and SAG-AFTRA officially ratifies a new contract. We also have thoughts on Nicki Minaj, Tate McRae, FFXVI: Echoes of the Fallen, GOW: Ragnarok - Valhalla, and Fortnite Festival/Rocket Racers.
Read MoreFirst, 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.
Read MoreFirst, we start with Grammy nominations and YouTube helping to identify AI voices. Next, we have videogame bits of 505 Games, service games, an upcoming Grand Theft Auto VI trailer and we break down the VGA nominations for Game of the Year. Later, SAG-AFTRA has a deal in place and we go over the award show shuffles. We wrap it all up with Warner Bros. Discovery shelving another film and we breakdown the slew of trailers that released in the wake of the SAG-AFTRA deal. We also have thoughts on Loki, Priscilla, Quiz Lady, and No Hard Feelings.
Read MoreFirst, we start with 1989 (Taylor's Version) making records and Rage Against the Machine at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Next, people loved when Fortnite went OG and The Legend of Zelda live action film is currently in development. Later, Disney has agreed to purchase the whole of Hulu and The Bits with Taylor Tomlinson, a Dune prequel, and The Matthew Perry Foundation being founded. We wrap it all up with Walt Disney Animation Studios voting yes for unionization and SAG-AFTRA gains a small victory in AI concessions. We also have thoughts on Jimmy Buffett, Warcraft Rumble, WarioWare: Move It!, and Fashion Dreamer.
Read MoreFirst we start with The Beatles in the news and Taylor Swift breaks streaming records again. Next, Bungie gets hit with layoffs and Atari is purchasing Digital Eclipse. Later, SAG-AFTRA deal is not in sight and there's an overhaul coming to Sesame Street. We wrap it all up with Five Nights at Freddy's record weekend and Disney shakes up their release schedule. We also have thoughts on 1989 (Taylor's Version), Pluto, Ruby Gillman: Teenage Kraken, and Five Nights at Freddy's.
Read MoreFirst 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.
Read MoreFirst, we start with Songtradr laying off half of the staff over at Bandcamp and we get into the numbers of Taylor Swift The Eras Tour concert film. Next, there's a new King Kong game getting eviscerated online and Roblox does huge numbers on PlayStation 5. Later, Netflix is getting into live sports and Dragon Ball Daima was announced at New York Comic Con. We wrap it all up with Best Buy discontinuing sales of Blu-ray discs and no deal is made for SAG-AFTRA. We also have thoughts on The Eras Tour Concert Film, Honkai: Star Rail, Goosebumps, and The Fall of the House of Usher.
Read MoreFirst, we start with Live Nation launching a program to support developing artists, and Taylor Swift puzzles the internet. Next, Unity officially walks back their plans from last week, and SAG-AFTRA has voted in favor of a potential video game strike. Later, Amazon Prime is getting ads, and Rupert Murdoch steps down as chairman of Fox Corp and News Corp. We wrap it all up with Studio Ghibli being sold to Nippon TV, and WGA strikes an initial deal with the AMPTP. We also have thoughts on Goodbye Volcano High, Love is Blind and Pokemon.
Read MoreFirst, we start with Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson throwing microphones into the crowd, and the Taylor Swift Eras concert coming to a theater near you. Next, SAG-AFTRA sets it sights on video games, and Volition shutters its doors after 30 years. Later, Disney pulls its channels from Spectrum services, and three AMC series receive interim agreements to continue production. We wrap it all up with presale numbers for the Taylor Swift concert film, and an email to DGA members about potential board members gets leaked. We also have thoughts on Jeff Rosenstock, Zach Bryan, Goodbye Volcano High, What We Do in the Shadows, and the series finale of Riverdale.
Read MoreFirst, we start with Lauryn Hill going on tour for a 25th anniversary, and there's an exodus of talent from Scooter Braun. Next, the voice of Mario, Charles Martinet, is stepping down from the role, and the Xbox 360 store is closing for good. Later, Netflix is giving out its stock of DVDs, and Mayim Bialik is stepping away from Jeopardy! during the strike. We wrap it all up with Bradley Cooper's nose, and an update on WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes.
Read MoreFirst, we start with Jason Aldean “explaining himself” to his fans, and The 1975 being run out of Malaysia. Next, Xbox Live Gold has an end date, and Microsoft extends its acquisition date of Activision Blizzard to October. Later, Netflix quietly gets rid of its basic option, and Chuck Norris round house kicks a lawsuit against CBS. We wrap it all up with Barbie breaking records, and SAG-AFTRA granting independent productions waivers to accept their agreement. We also have thoughts on Diablo IV: Season of the Malignant, Final Fantasy XVI, Futurama, and Oppenheimer.
Read MoreFirst, 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.
Read MoreFirst, 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.
Read MoreFirst, we start with Jimie Allen being dropped by BBR Muisc Group, and the full track list for Speak Now (Taylor's Version). Next, it's Video Game Bits from Summer Game Fest, featuring Nintendo and Annapurna Interactive. Later, LIV Golf and PGA will combine into a new entity, and SAG/AFTRA has voted to strike. We wrap it all up with DGA making a tentative deal, and an on set accident for Gladiator 2. We also have thoughts on Janelle Monae, Niall Horan, Diablo IV, Street Fighter VI, Hailey's On It!, The Idol, and Flamin' Hot.
Read MoreFirst, we start with a Jimmy Allen update, and a ruling in a copyright case involving Prince. Next, Mortal Kombat 1 was announced, and PlayStation will have a new Showcase next week. Later, Disney+ removes several titles from its platform, and The CW announces its fall release schedule. We wrap it all up with SAG-AFTRA approving to strike, and a look at a Cannes’ big film. We also have thoughts on Kesha, Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Humanity, and The Big Door Prize.
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