Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Win Butler being accused of sexual misconduct, and Capitol Records signing an AI rapper. Next, PlayStation 5 will get a price hike, and we recap the Gamescom opening night of surprises. Later, NBC is considering shrinking its primetime footprint and the sale of The CW is confirmed. We wrap it all up with Matt Reeves signing a deal with Warner Bros., and MoviePass coming back once again. We also have thoughts on Demi Lovato, Muse, Madden 23, Saints Row, House of the Dragon, and Only Murders in the Building season 2.
Read MoreWe start with Travis Scott appearing in festivals since Astroworld and The Weeknd signs with Universal Music Group. Next, Disney's Dreamlight Valley is coming next year and so is the Super Mario Movie. Later, TNT and TBS pause development on original shows and James Corden says good-bye to the Late Late Show. We wrap it all up with Cinemacon Bits from Universal, Disney, Warner Bros, and Lionsgate. We also have thoughts from Coachella, Tiny Tina's Wonderlands, Close Enough, The Flight Attendant, Russian Doll, Bullshit Game Show, and Man in the Arena.
Read MoreWe start with Lizzo announcing a summer album and Summer of Soul coming to Marcus Garvey Park next year. Next, Governor Gavin Newsom has a direct influence on the Activision-Blizzard lawsuit and Kingdom Hearts 4 is officially announced. Later, we break down the exciting new USFL debuting this weekend and IMBd TV gets rebranded to Amazon Freevee. We wrap it all up with DC finding its footing after the Warner Bros merger with Discovery and the cast for the upcoming musical The Color Purple gets rounded out with some Grammy winners. We also have thoughts on Swedish House Mafia, The Ultimatum, Severance, and Julia.
Read MoreWe start with Warner Bros sticking to a 45 day theatrical release window for 2022 and some animation news including Mitchells vs the Machines coming to a theater next month. Next, B Positive is making a change in it's direction as it begins season 2 and National Treasure finds its lead actress for the Disney+ series. Later, The Grand Ol Opry celebrates 5,000 weekly shows and the AMA nominations are here with Olivia Rodrigo leading the way. We wrap it all up with PlayStation's State of Play announcements and some videogame bits including the end of Blizzcon, failure in Switch Online Expansion, and a mid-save update to Returnal. We also have thoughts on Escape the Undertaker, Locke & Key, Inside Job, Ed Sheeran, Eric Church, WarioWare, and Guardians of the Galaxy.
Read MoreWe start with Christopher Nolan setting his next film with Universal and away from Warner Bros. Next, we talk about the winners of the Creative Emmy winners and look forward to the Primetime Emmy's this Sunday. Later, we discuss recent news from Marilyn Manson lawsuits and their implications. We wrap it all up with new system updates for PlayStation and Nintendo Switch now supports Bluetooth headsets. We mainly contribute this episode to our thoughts on The Father, Minari, Wrath of Man, A Quiet Place Part 2, Barb and Star go to Vista Del Mar, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Malignant, Guy! Hawaiian Style, Money Hungry, Doogie Kamealoha MD, Happier than Ever, Frogger, Only Murders in the Apartment, MTV VMAs, Sleigh Bells, Certified Lover Boy, Star-Crossed, Madden 22, and World Flipper.
Read MoreToday we start with Cinemacon bits from Sony, MGM, and Warner Bros. Next, an NCAA alliance could shake up college football and Mike Richards is out as host of Jeopardy! Later, lots of music bits including Kanye news, tour getting cancelled and new albums coming from Ed Sheeran and Kacey Musgraves. We wrap it all up with Gamescom news from Xbox and new game trailers from everybody. We also have thoughts on Reminiscence, The White Lotus, Bridgerton, Diary of a Future President, Lorde, Deafheaven, Tetris Beat, Returnal, and Astro Bot’s Playroom.
Read MoreWe start with Warner Bros making a deal with AMC and a quick look at Hollywood's young newcomers. Next, South Park makes a $900M deal and the next host(s) of Jeopardy! have been announced. Later, MTV VMA nominations are here and Stevie Nicks cancels all her shows for the rest of the year. We wrap it all up with Steve Gaynor of Fullbright Company under fire and both Microsoft and Nintendo spotlight indie developers. We also have thoughts on The Suicide Squad, Blood Red Sky, Hard Knocks, Golden, and Chris Young.
Read MoreToday we talk about Warner's new movie policies for 2022 and the death of the Die Hard franchise as we know it. Next, we have plenty of news from the Tokyo Olympics, as well as a reported live-action Pokemon series and a potential Black Superman film for HBO Max. Later, The Weeknd gets honored for his humanitarian work, and DaBaby gets in hot water over some awful comments he made at a recent show. We wrap it all up in Video Games with a recap of EA's EA Play showcase and Activision-Blizzard facing an employee walkout over their misogynist and racist company culture. We also have thoughts on Ted Lasso, Schmigadoon, and the Olympic Opening Ceremony.
Read MoreWe start off with a return to form with tentpole productions underway and the Academy Awards has rules updates for the following year. Next, Warner Bros has created a virtual studio in Leavesden and we have the Daytime Emmy awards winners. Later, it's music bits featuring Elvis, Britney, and Lil Nas X. We wrap it all up with Sony acquiring Housemarque and Casey Hudson of BioWare starting a new company. We also have thoughts on Too Hot to Handle, LFG, The Mysterious Benedict Society, Doja Cat, Tyler, the Creator, Lucy Dacus, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, and the demo for NEO: The World Ends with You.
Read MoreToday we start with a look at newcomer Rachel Zegler making a big splash and the next Transformers film has been announced for next year. Next, the Strong National Museum of Play is getting a wing dedicated to Gameshows and Peabody award winners have been announced which include some Media Boat favorites. Later, it's music bits that include Taylor Swift's next album, the next Beatles documentary on Disney+, and Mark Hoppus announces that he is battling cancer. We wrap it all up with Warner Bros games selling Playdemic and EA announcing its EA Play showcase next month. We also have thoughts on Luca, Rick and Morty, The '96 Effect, and Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart.
Read MoreToday we start off with Warner Bros. purchases and a Pirates movie without Johnny Depp. Next, we have news on Fuse TV and streaming service requirements in the EU. Later, we talk about Obama's favorite music and Woodstock again. We wrap it all up with new Sea of Thieves updates and a Souljaboy game console. We also have thoughts on Black Mirror: Bandersnatch and 21 Savage.
Read MoreToday we have news on Annapurna Pictures in financial trouble and thoughts on the Bradley Cooper directorial debut of A Star Is Born. Next, we learn about a streaming service from Warner Bros and thoughts on season 2 of Big Mouth. Later, we talk about Taylor Swift speaking out and thoughts on Desperate Man by Eric Church. We wrap it all up with Microsoft purchasing yet another studio and thoughts on Forza Horizon 4.
Read MoreWelcome to another episode of Media Boat Podcast where we have another short week following the Fireworks Apocalypse 2017. We have lawsuit settling from Warner Bros. and the Tolkien estate on digital platforms. Later, we have our thoughts on the new Crash Bandicoot N'Sane Trilogy as well as Summer Games Done Quick. We wrap it all up with Sony vinyl and Cash Money Records' new app.
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