We start with Disney adding Premium Access for Black Widow and the Academy Awards won't allow people to join via Zoom. Next, we call an audible to talk about the women's weight room controversy for the NCAA and lots of bits from the WGA, Jay Leno, and Issa Rae securing an 8yr deal with HBO. Later, Morgan Wallen secures his 10th week atop the Billboard 200 and extra bits from the National Registry, Amoeba Records, and Kenny Chesney moving his stadium tour to the following year. We wrap it all up with Sony shutting down the PS3, PS Vita, and PSP digital stores and even more bits from Square Enix press conference, Xbox Live rebranding, and Sony purchasing EVO. We also have thoughts on Mank, Justice League Snyder Cut, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Demi Lovato, Midland, Justin Bieber, Lana Del Rey, and Outriders.
Read MoreWe celebrate St Patrick's day by going in reverse and starting with a new PlayStation studio formed and eight independent games coming free for PlayStation players next month. Next, we get into Demi Lovato's new album/documentary coming soon and talk everything about the Grammy awards from who won, to the performances, to the records made, and even the WAP performance. Later, we have streaming bits from fiscal year announcements and take a look at the upcoming Saturday Night Live hosts. We wrap it all up with Academy Award nominations and some quick movie bits about Avatar, MoviePass, and the Queen Mary. We also have thoughts on Control, Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury, the Grammys, Nick Jonas, South ParQ Special, Debris, Resident Alien, Allen v Farrow, Ducktales, The Last Blockbuster, and Cherry.
Read MoreToday we start with Chloe Zhao's Nomadland being censured from Chinese markets and HBO MAX leaking Justice League in place of Tom & Jerry. Next, ESPN reaches a deal to broadcast NHL games starting next year and American Crime Story sets it's eyes on impeachment for season 3. Later, one of the sons from Mumford & Sons it taking some time away from the band and Congressman Matt Gaetz gets behind the Hashtag Free Britney movement. We wrap it all up with an all but confirmed 4K Nintendo Switch and the deal between Microsoft and Zenimax passes regulation oversight in the US and EU. We also have thoughts on Spongebob Squarepants, Coming 2 America, Raya and the Last Dragon, Dickenson, WandaVision, Kings of Leon, and MLB The Show 21.
Read MoreWelcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Cinemark not showing the new Disney film and Alamo Drafthouse filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Next, Golden Globe awards were on Sunday and we have new details on Paramount+ starting this week. Later, there was an armed robbery at Lady Gaga's house and Tik Tok's parent company ByteDance settles a privacy lawsuit. We wrap it all up with Playstation's State of Play announcements and Pokemon's 25th celebration had some new announcements. We also have thoughts on Tom and Jerry, Billie Eilish, Golden Globes, and Close Enough.
Read MoreWelcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with DC casting news of Latin actors and Marvel revealing the name of the next Spider-Man film. Next, Peacock has announced two new shows featuring Craig Robinson and Frogger and Media Boat favorite Donald Glover gets a new eight figure deal from Amazon. Later, Spotify announced a new Hi-Fi option for later this year and the iconic duo of Daft Punk is calling it quits. We wrap it all up with GameStop CFO stepping down, PS5 VR is in the works for PlayStation and Bioware calls it quits on any future Anthem updates. We also have thoughts on Nomadland and Flora and Ulysses.
Read MoreToday we start with the casting decisions on the upcoming Borderlands movie and competing Shirly Chisholm films starring Regina King and Danai Gurira. Next, The Last of Us show for HBO is getting ready to begin filming and we talk about Gina Carano and Chris Harrison getting let go. Later, we get a Britney Spears update following the documentary and Taylor Swift gives details on her remasters and when we can listen to them. We wrap it all up with a Nintendo Direct that happened today and news on the Pokemon 25th anniversary, Kingdom Hearts on PC, and Six Days in Fallujah. We also have thoughts on Judas and the Black Messiah, The Equalizer, Clarice, Young Rock, Kenan, Fast Foodies, and Florida Georgia Line.
Read MoreWelcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with the dissolvement of Blue Sky Studios and the short list of the Academy Awards. Next, The CW has 3 new shows on order for the fall season and The Bits featuring Dr Oz, Fox News and Brandy. Later, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees have been announced and we discuss the short list of Oscar original songs. We wrap it all up with E3 planning for virtual press conferences and Microsoft creating Vault for Zenimax. We also have thoughts on Earwig and the Witch, Palmer, Super Bowl LV, Framing Britney Spears, The Snoopy Show, Upside-Down Magic, Foo Fighters, The Weeknd, Haley Williams, and Concrete Genie.
Read MoreWelcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Apple Studios making a big purchase at Sundance and Laika teaming up with HBCU for an animation studio. Next, the Golden Globe nominations were announced today and we get into details on Super Bowl LV and several tv bits. Later, bring up The Weeknd a lot in music news and the even more music bits. We wrap it all up with Google shutting down Stadia Games and EA bringing back college football without the NCAA. We also have thoughts on Fake Famous, The Little Things, Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist, Kid Cosmic, Weezer, and Madden 21.
Read MoreToday we have AMC staving off bankruptcy and 20 Century Pictures delaying movies to the fall. Next, NBCSports will be shutting down by the end of the year and a Harry Potter series is in the works for HBO MAX. Later, the famous Sub Pop Records will be opening their very first store location in Seattle and Jojo Siwa uses Lady Gaga to announce that she is gay. We wrap it all up with video game bits including Xbox Live debacle, Resident Evil prologue, PS+ games, and GameStop's game stocks. We also have thoughts on Pixar Popcorn and Fate: The Winx Saga.
Read MoreWelcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. Today we have another possible push for movie release dates and Warner Bros moves forward with a Willy Wonka prequel film. Next, Pepsi and Coca-Cola decide not to run commercials during the Super Bowl and the UK issues new guidelines for TV and films. Later, Phil Spector and Olivia Rodrigo get mini dives and music Bits range from pardons to inauguration and Capitol insurrection arrest. We wrap it all up with New Pokemon Snap and Hitman 3 has trouble integrating its previous games. We also have thoughts on Tiger, Call Your Mother, 911, Dickenson, the inauguration, Wandavision, Marvel's Legends, and Monster Hunter Rise.
Read MoreWelcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. Today we start with Deadpool joining the MCU according to Kevin Feige and the SAG Awards get the new date of April 4th. Next, Roku has purchased the Quibi catalog and Jeopardy! announced its upcoming lineup of guest hosts. Later, Bandsintown Plus launches for at home concerts and Nicki Minaj pays Tracy Chapman for sampling her song. We wrap it all up with the announcement of Lucasfilm Games and Ghost of Tsushima players donating to save a shrine in Tsushima. We also have thoughts on Jeopardy!, The Chase, The Hustler, NFL on Nickelodeon, Hell's Kitchen, Call Me Kat, The Great North, Mr. Mayor, The Flight Attendant, and Dickenson.
Read MoreWelcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start Season Six with SAG-AFTRA urging productions to halt as Covid case rise and Sundance Film Festival drive-in experience being cancelled as well. Next, ViacomCBS adds its network channels to Hulu Live and Caillou gets cancelled. Later, the Grammy's are getting delayed until March and Dr. Dre suffers a brain aneurysm. We wrap it all up with Nintendo purchasing Next Level Games and a rumor becomes fact about the early days of Xbox. We also have thoughts on Discovery+, Bridgerton, Playboi Carti, Assassin's Creed, Marvel Avengers, and Ring Fit Adventure.
Read MoreWelcome to the Season 5 finale of the Media Boat Podcast. Today have AP breakthrough actor of the year. Next, Michael Shur has concerns for if tv production can return to normal. Later, Daft Punk releases new material for a 10 year old film. We wrap it all up with the best of Steam for 2020. We mainly have thoughts on Wonder Woman 1984 and Soul.
Read MoreToday we have MGM back on the market and Tom Cruise sounds off on people not social distancing. Next, ring in the "Ru Year" with Ru Paul's Drag Race and Sesame Street is set to help Bangladesh refugees from Myanmar. Later, the Save Our Stages Act gets attached to the COVID-19 Relief Bill and Songview gets launched by BMI and ASCAP. We wrap it all up with a look at Super Nintendo World in Osaka, Japan and Sony removes Cyberpunk 2077 from the PlayStation store. We also have thoughts on The Mandalorian S2.
Read MoreToday we start with new films added to the National Film Registry and the feature half of Disney's investors meeting. Next, is the Disney+ half of Disney's investors meeting and the bits of everything else. Later, Billie Eilish will be releasing a concert film covering the last four years and the concert industry has posted a $30B loss this year. We wrap it all up with the release fallout of Cyberpunk 2077 and the announcements made during The Game Awards 2020. We also have thoughts on Safety, The Prom, The Princess Switch: Switched Again, Evermore, Hailey Whitters, and Suit Up.
Read MoreWe start with the entirety 2021 Warner Bros. film releases being available on HBO MAX and AMC in direct talks with the studio to preserve their business. Next, not that Rashida Jones becomes the new head at MSNBC and the Emmys introduce new categories and rule changes. Later, we say good-bye to our childhood favorite Radio Disney and get stuffed with music bits. We wrap it all up with Nintendo issuing another cease-and-desist letter for a joy-con charity and Cyberpunk 2077 causes epilepsy concerns. We also have thoughts on Mulan, Palm Springs, Saved by the Bell, Ted Lasso, and Mythic Quest: Raven's Banquet. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast.
Read MoreToday we welcome Elliot Page and welcome the Sundance Film Festival into our homes. Next, a new show is in the works with Mathew Vaughn and a whole lot of Bits. Later, South Korea updates its military service requirements for BTS and Spotify reveals its 2020 Global lists for artists, singles and albums. We wrap it all up with Genshin Impact winning mobile game of the year and Aardman studio teaming up with Namco Bandai for a new multimedia game. We also have thoughts on Black Beauty, The Right Stuff, A Teacher, and the new DLC for Destiny 2 Beyond Light.
Read MoreToday we have an update on Media Boat favorite Lord/Miller and Mads Mikkelsen joins the Fantastic Beasts world. Next, Jeopardy! has a guest host plan and Chappelle’s Show is off Netflix because of Dave Chappelle. Later, it's award season with Grammy nominations and the American Music Awards winners. We wrap it all up with the Golden Joystick Award winners and Pokemon teases a surprise during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. We also have thoughts on the Lego Star Wars Christmas Special, Folklore: The Long Pond Studio Sessions, Animaniacs, and Megan Thee Stallion.
Read MoreToday we start with breaking Wonder Woman 1984 news and another Transformers film is in the works. Next, Conan O'Brien is retiring from late night hosting and the return of the TV Bits. Later, Lil' Wayne was arrested for possession of a firearm and another wrinkle is thrown into the fray of Taylor Swift v Scooter Braun. We wrap it all up with a swatting call to Ubisoft Montreal and the Game Awards 2020 list of nominees are announced. We also have thoughts on The Masters, The Mandalorian, The CMA Awards, Last Week Tonight, Andrea Bocelli, Destiny 2 Beyond Light, and Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory.
Read MoreToday we have film removals from the upcoming Holiday season and Johnny Depp is out of the Wizarding World. Next, ESPN is cutting 500 jobs and the world mourns for a big Jeopardy! loss. Later, we have updates on Britney Spears and Twitch music licensing. We wrap it all up with Phil Spencer squashing another purchasing rumor and Take-Two Interactive acquiring Codemasters for $1B. We also have thoughts on Jeopardy!, B Positive, NEXT, The Good Doctor, This Is Us, The Bachelorette, and Tetris Effect Connected.
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