First, we start with Ariana Grande all but confirming that she will be releasing new music in 2024. Next, Ubisoft quietly confirms that its Star Wars game will be delayed until the end of 2024. Later, we take a look at the most watched shows of 2023. We wrap it all up with public domain laws and how not to get sued using Mickey Mouse. We also have thoughts on What If… season 2 and Pokemon Concierge.
Read MoreFirst, 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 Tony Awards being canceled due to the writers strike, and Jimmy Allen being suspended by his agency. Next, Ubisoft lays off 60 employees without warning, and the CMA puts more restrictions on the Microsoft/Activision-Blizzard deal. Later, Bob Iger announced that Hulu would become more integrated with Disney+, and the WGA plans to protest David Zaslav's commencement speech. We wrap it all up with Nintendo Pictures being officially introduced, and the Directors Guild of America heads into its own negotiations. We also have thoughts on The Muppets Mayhem and Air.
Read MoreFirst, we start with a lawsuit involving a pooping unicorn, and then Miley Cyrus has another hit on her hands. Next, Microsoft lays off 10,000 people, and Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot issues a company-wide apology. Later, Reed Hastings steps down as CEO of Netflix, and Jeremy Clarkson parts ways with Amazon. We wrap it all up with Regal Cinemas closing 33 theaters, and Charlie Day selling his directorial debut Fool's Paradise. We also have thoughts on The Heavy Hours, Pocket Card Jockey Ride On!, The Traitors, The Last of Us, and Ticket to Paradise.
Read MoreFirst, Cardi B accepts a plea deal regarding the 2018 strip club incident, and the 2023 Stagecoach lineup is announced. Next, an avalanche of news from the PlayStation State of Play, Nintendo Direct, and Ubisoft Forward. Later, we have the Emmy winners, and the SNL cast is set for the upcoming 48th season. We wrap it all up with Marvel and Star Wars announcements from D23, and Sony announcing its new film schedule for next year. We also have thoughts on Little Big Town, The Beths, Rina Sawayama, Blackpink, more Dreamlight Valley, Toem, Digimon: Survive, Harley Quinn season 3, Rings of Power and Making the Cut season 3.
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 Feist exiting the tour with Arcade Fire following Win Butler’s recent sexual misconduct accusations, and Taylor Swift announcing her new album, Midnights, coming in October. Next, Ubisoft announced the next installment of Assassin’s Creed will be titled Mirage, and Halo Infinite continues to delay Season 3. Later, a House of the Dragon co-showrunner is leaving after 1 season, and we discuss everything announced on Disney+ Day. We wrap it all up with casting bits with Chevy Chase, Shia LeBeouf, and Lady Gaga, and the end of the DC FanDome. We also have thoughts on Jon Pardi, Immorality, Tuca & Bertie, and Me Time.
Read MoreWe start with Kid Cudi getting pelted by water bottles and the Beastie Boys getting honored with a square in New York. Next, Ubisoft delays the Avatar game and Discord comes to Xbox. Later, Amazon redesigns Prime Video and Verizon drops OAN. We wrap it all up with Pixelworks working with James Cameron and breaking news from ComicCon. We also have thoughts on Beach Bunny, As Dusk Falls, Stray, the ESPYs, The Captain, Nope, and Marcel the Shell With Shoes On.
Read MoreWe start with the Omicron variant pushing back awards season and Spike Lee getting honored by NYC. Next, the NHL and the NFL suffer from COVID woes and Boba Fett's upcoming Disney+ show is about to premiere. Later, Congress goes after Live Nation in the Astroworld aftermath and Charli XCX is pulled from her SNL performance. We wrap it all up with some record-setting audience numbers for the Game Awards and Ubisoft refusing to back down from NFTs. We also have thoughts on Spider-Man: No Way Home, The Matrix Resurrections, and Hawkeye.
Read MoreToday we have new mask mandates in Los Angeles for productions and the Ghibli Museum gets support from the community. Next, we have all the Olympic bits for the upcoming opening ceremony and Frank Darabont settles with AMC for $200M. Later, actual data numbers from TikTok influence on the Billboard and a bill for conservatorship is headed to congress because of the 'Free Britney' movement. We wrap it all up with Valve's Steam Deck game console and Ubisoft's extended delay on their Skull & Bones game. We also have thoughts on Space Jam: A New Legacy, Loki (Spoilers), Turner & Hooch, John Mayer, Midland, Clario, Blaseball, and Pokemon Unite.
Read MoreToday we start with E3 news from Summer Games Fest, Ubisoft, Microsoft/Bethesda, Square Enix, and Nintendo. Next, we confirm Lorde will indeed have a new album with Solar Power and you can get a vaccine with a side of Lollapalooza tickets. Later, MLB cracks down on spider tack with a 10 day suspension and Disney+ series have a new release window of Wednesdays. We wrap it all up with a Lord of the Rings animated film and AMC celebrated Juneteenth with a festival of black creators. We also have thoughts on Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis, Garbage, Maroon 5, The Cube, Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist, Tuca & Bertie, and In the Heights.
Read MoreWelcome to the Media Boat Podcast where Mike is back from his two week work trip. News is light this week as this episode put all its focus on everything E3.
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