We start with the results from the Academy Awards and comic conventions start to look towards people attending. Next, NHL makes a big deal with WarnerMedia and another Apple lawsuit moves forward against iTunes. Later, both Billie Eilish and Lana Del Rey have albums due out in June and Britney Spears will get to speak on her conservatorship. We wrap it all up with Super Mario Party online update and Monster Hunter Rise makes waves for Capcom. We also have thoughts on The Falcon and The Winter Soldier and Eric Church’s Soul.

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We start with our complete Academy Award predictions list and finish it off with movie bits of the Annie Awards, Shang-Chi, and five films slated for a Christmas release. Next, Hillary Duff is producing/starring in a How I Met Your Mother spinoff and Jeopardy! releases its final guest host list which includes internet favorite LaVar Burton and Hall of Fame announcer Joe Buck. Later, Media Boat favorite Kacey Musgraves has announced a new album later this year and US House of Representatives urge President Joe Biden to look into the Live Nation-Ticketmaster merger as it may cross into monopolistic practices 10 years later. We wrap it all up with videogame bits of Microsoft news, Square Enix saying it's not for sale, and PlayStation will not be shutting down the PS3 and PS Vita stores. We also have thoughts on Infinity Train Book 4, The Circle, Eric Church, MLB The Show 21, Astrobot's Playroom, and the PlayStation 5.

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We start with Sony making a deal with Netflix and the ArcLight shuttering its doors. Next, some higher ups in CBS get the boot and Lauren Ash signs an overall deal with NBCUniversal. Later, the Hollywood Bowl and other venues begin to open and Marshmello wins against a copyright lawsuit. We wrap it all up with today's Nintendo Indie Showcase and gaming bits including a blue Switch Lite, naked Outriders bug, and an unhappy report about Sony's work environment. We also have thoughts on The Secret of Sulphur Springs, The World Ends With You: The Animation, Superstore, Taylor Swift, Unbeatable Arcade Mix, and League of Legends Wild Rift.

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We start today with a $469M deal for the Knives Out sequels and some International bits regarding China, Italy, and Godzilla vs Kong global box office numbers. Next, Jon Stewart has set a new project on Apple TV+ and some cartoon bits including a studio name change, Disney doing more adult animation and the human cartoon character Guy Fieri. Later, Scooter Braun is making obscene amounts of money now and DMX is in the hospital. We wrap it all up with E3 2021 update and MLB The Show 21 available on Xbox Game Pass. We also have thoughts on Godzilla vs Kong, Q: Into The Storm, Pooch Perfect, Demi Lovato, and Outriders.

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Today we start with Eddie Murphy be awarded into the NAACP Image Hall of Fame and Paramount gets sued for a potential Breakfast at Tiffany's remake. Next, we welcome Bally Sports into our homes and Ron Funches will host a cannabis show for the Food Network. Later, we have a new leader atop the Billboard and music bits from Britney Spears, Demi Lovato, and Lil Nas X. We wrap it all up with CD Projekt Red apology tour and Reggie Fils-Aimé is stepping down from Gamestop’s board of directors. We also have thoughts on Godzilla vs Kong, The Day Sports Stood Still, The Last Cruise, The Mighty Ducks Game Changers, Fitz and the Tantrums, and Final Fantasy VII Remake.

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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.

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We 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.

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Today 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.

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Welcome 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.

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Welcome 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.

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Today 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.

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Welcome 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.

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Welcome 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.

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Today 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.

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Welcome 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.

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Welcome 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.

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Welcome 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.

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Welcome 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.

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Today 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.

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Today 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.

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