First, we start with Coldplay lawsuits and Drake releasing his final album (for now). Next, the PS5 Slim was announced and the CEO of Unity is stepping down. Later, Max now has live sports and Disney+ is raising its prices yet again. We wrap it all up with Sony Pictures Core arriving on the PlayStation and WGA officially ratifies their new 3-year contract. We also have thoughts on Drake, The Devil's Game, Only Murders in the Building, and Strays.
Read MoreFirst, we start with some Music Bits, covering Record Store Day, Cher, and Bruce Springsteen. Next, we cover Video Game bits, including Epic Games layoffs, the SIE CEO stepping down, and a Platinum Games director leaving the studio. Later, with the WGA strike over, late night hosts are back at work, and writing begins on some of your favorite shows. We wrap it all up with Beyoncé releasing her own concert film, and Disney VFX workers unanimously vote to unionize. We also have thoughts on Disney Speedstorm, My Hero Ultra Rumble, The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar, Harley Quinn S4, Toy Story Funday Football, and Naked Attraction.
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 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 Zach Bryan getting arrested, and we get to talk about the Stagecoach lineup. Next, Epic Games is losing its Mustard, and Roblox is coming to the PlayStation at long last. Later, Disney makes a deal with Spectrum, and we have some Bad Bits featuring Jimmy Fallon, Drew Barrymore, Danny Masterson, and the WGA. We Wrap it all up with more WGA updates, and a Disney Legacy collection with 100 animated films. We also have thoughts on Guts and Starfield.
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 music bits on Lizzo, Taylor Swift, and Travis Scott. Next, Pokémon fans rejoice (?) at a new presentation of upcoming expansions, and Nintendo celebrates a record quarter with The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Later, we say goodbye to the Pac-12, and discuss the latest news on WGA vs AMPTP. We wrap it all up with Barbie hitting the billion dollar mark, and Lionsgate grabbing eOne film and TV from Hasbro. We also have spoiler filled thoughts on Barbie.
Read MoreFirst, we start with Music Bits, including allegations levied at Lizzo, Cardi B throwing her microphone, and Travis Scott cancelling a concert in Egypt. Next, Final Fantasy XIV Online is set to arrive on Xbox next year, and Activision is suing a TikTok user. Later, the WGA East is getting a new president, and get ready for NASA+, streaming near you! We wrap it all up with Sony moving release dates to next year, and Viola Davis backs away from a project over concerns about crossing the picket lines. We also have thoughts on Hailey Whitters, Post Malone, Carly Rae Jepsen, Twisted Metal, Barbie, The Beanie Bubble, and They Cloned Tyrone.
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 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 Speak Now Taylor's Version coming July 7th, and the news that Ed Sheeran doesn't have to quit music. Next, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom leaks online 2 weeks ahead of its launch, and Phil Spencer addresses the launch state of Redfall. Later, the Writers Guild of America officially went on strike, and we see an immediate impact in the late night scheduled entertainment. We wrap it all up with The Super Mario Bros. Movie crossing the $1B mark, and we take a look at the future of the Guardians of the Galaxy. We also have thoughts on Ed Sheeran, Redfall, Star Wars: Jedi Survivor, Disney Spellstruck, Star Wars: Visions, Peter Pan and Wendy, and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.
Read MoreFirst, we start with an update on Anitta signing with Universal's Republic Records, and Foo Fighters have announced their first album since the passing of Taylor Hawkins in 2022. Next, Horizon: Forbidden West gets an update alongside the release of its DLC, and Niantic is teaming up with Capcom for a new mobile game based on Monster Hunter. Later, WGA members have voted to strike if a deal isn't reached by May 1, and Disney+ now has Spider-Man films. We wrap it all up with Netflix ending it's signature DVD mailing system, and Legendary Entertainments gets a huge influx of cash. We also have thoughts on Coachella, Love is Blind Live Reunion, The Mandalorian, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always and Single Drunk Female.
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.
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