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.
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 MoreWe start with Tik Tok paying royalties to artists and Nirvana making Billboard moves after the release of The Batman. Next, we have video game bits including Elden Ring being sold everywhere, Atari buying MobyGames, and GTA V pricing for the next generation consoles. Later, composer Michael Giacchino will try his hand at directing a one hour special for Disney+ and some TV bits for Keenan Thompson, Ted Lasso, and the Discovery merger. We wrap it all up with Disney CEO Bob Chapek making comments about a recent bill in Florida and DC shuffles around its films to 2023 due to VFX delays. We also have thoughts on Dolly Parton, Elden Ring, Severance, The Endgame, Jeen-Yuhs, The Afterparty, and Turning Red.
Read MoreWe start with Kanye beef and Snoop Dogg buying Death Row Records. Next, double Nintendo news with a new direct and jail time for Gary Bowser. Later, Futurama is getting a revival at Hulu and Bill Lawrence inks a new 9-figure deal with Warner Bros. Television. We wrap it all up with casting bits and Oscar nominations. We also have thoughts on Spoon, Big Thief, Pokemon Legends: Arceus, Book of Boba Fett, After Party, Don't Look Up and Power of the Dog.
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