First, we start with some Music Bits, with Grammy changes, new music from Olivia Rodrigo, and an update from Ticketmaster. Next, we have summer news wrap ups on Microsoft and the rest, including Ubisoft and Capcom. Later, Pat Sajak is leaving Wheel of Fortune, and the Golden Globes were sold. We wrap it all up wth Disney moving some release dates, and Andy Muschietti of The Flash has his next project line up. We also have thoughts on the Final Fantasy XVI demo and Black Mirror Season 6.
Read MoreFirst, we start with the Senate Judiciary Committee submitting legislation against Ticketmaster, and Taylor Swift is poised to enter the Billboard Top 10 on Record Store Day sales alone. Next, the UK is blocking the Activision-Blizzard merger with Microsoft, and Apple has gained a victory in its legal battle with Epic Games. Later, there were some firings with Tucker Carlson gone at Fox News and Don Lemon out at CNN. We wrap it all up with news from Cinemacon 2023 presentations out of Warner Bros, Sony, and Disney.
Read MoreFirst, we start with Taylor Swift kicking off her Eras tour, and the it’s The Cure vs. Ticketmaster. Next, Diablo IV's beta went live this week, and Starfield has been given a Restricted rating in Australia. Later, Diamond Sports Group officially files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, and we have some Bits including updates on BBC strike, the SNL post-production strike, and a YouTube TV price hike. We wrap it all up with the Academy Award winners, and the WGA gets ready for a strike. We also have have thoughts on 100 Gecs, Resident Evil 4, The Last of Us, Outlast, The Good Lawyer and Ted Lasso.
Read MoreFirst, Britney Spears asks for privacy (again), and the Ticketmaster hearings are underway in the U.S. Senate. Next, Naughty Dog co-president Neil Druckmann has said the studio is moving on from the Uncharted series, and Xbox confirms a physical showcase during the upcoming E3 show. Later, Adult Swim and Hulu have cut ties with Justin Roiland, and Amazon is developing a Tomb Raider series with Phoebe Waller-Bridge. We wrap it all up with Avatar crossing the $2B mark, and take a look at the announced Academy Award nominations. We also have thoughts on Lil Yachty, Sam Smith, Elle King, Hi-Fi Rush, Physical: 100, Shrinking, Poker Face, That 90s Show, Night Court, Elvis, and All Quiet on the Western Front.
Read MoreFirst, Ticketmaster is in trouble for handling Taylor Swift presale, and the Grammy nominees were announced. Next, Yuji Naka, formerly of Sonic Team, has been arrested, and Volition will soon become a part of Gearbox. Later, Ellen Pompeo finally says goodbye to Grey's Anatomy after 19 seasons, and Amazon moves forward with a Marvel/Sony series. We wrap it all up with the Fantastic Beasts franchise getting reconsidered, and some Movie Bits with Cailee Spaney, Bradley Cooper, and Walter Hamada. We also have thoughts on Pokemon Scarlet, Where the Crawdads Sing, and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
Read MoreToday we officially hire the new director for Bond 25 and prepare for award season with Eighth Grade from A24. Next, we have a big merger with Comcast buying Sky TV and TV is back with new episodes and new thoughts on new seasons and series. Later, we have a big story for Ticketmaster and a merger between Pandora and Sirius XM. We wrap it all up with the closure of TellTale Games and the next step in VR with the Oculus Quest.
Read MoreWe start things off with Patty Jenkins getting paid for Wonder Woman 2 and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson getting paid to tweet his own movies. Next, Conan has a new 4-year deal and Ryan Murphy has adopted the inclusion riders for his shows. Later, Post Malone has topped The Beatles and Ticketmaster wants to scan your face at concert venues. We wrap it all up with a Fortnite crossover event with the Avengers and how video game reviews look at bugs versus game design.
Read MoreWe have a short podcast this week as Mike is recovering from tonsil surgery. We take a look at the next projects for Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks. Later we prep you for the big game this weekend and the commercials you're bound to fall in love with. Next, we take a look at Canada suing Ticketmaster for its fees and a possible lawsuit involving Lorde not performing in Tel Aviv. We wrap it all up with the shutdown of Miitomo and our first impressions of the big game release Monster Hunter World.
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