We 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 MoreWe start with a Black Widow lawsuit against Disney and Reese Witherspoon making a sale for $1B. Next, we have more record setting Olympic news and a new Doctor is on their way for the next season of Doctor Who. Later, DaBaby is being dropped from even more concert line-ups and Pete Parada of The Offspring won't be joining the band over vaccination differences. We wrap it all up with new New Pokemon Snap update and the president of Blizzard steps down from the latest allegations. We also have thoughts on Ted Lasso, Back on the Record, Jellystone, Schmigadoon, Billie Eilish, and Nier: Reincarnation.
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 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 Black Widow domination and bits including Matt Shakman, Star Trek, and Barbie. Next, we go through the main Emmy nominations and Vince Gilligan makes it known he is staying at Sony. Later, Halsey will have a film alongside her next album release and Olivia Rodrigo gives Taylor Swift credit on her album. We wrap it all up with PlayStation news dump and Nintendo announces a new version of the Switch. We also have thoughts on Black Widow, the 2021 MLB HR Derby & All-Star Game, The ESPY's, Leverage: Redemption, the Stagecoach lineup, and Returnal. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast.
Read MoreWe start with Quentin Tarantino purchasing another historic theater and Universal makes a streaming deal with itself to Peacock. Next, Apple TV+ subscribers will start paying each month and NBC has an explosive poopy problem on their hands. Later, It's Britney Bits with all the news that happened the last week and Roblox makes a deal with Sony Music Entertainment. We wrap it all up with Assassin's Creed Infinity confirmation and Ghost of Tsushima getting a Directors Cut version of its Game of the Year edition. We also have thoughts on America: The Motion Picture, Boss Baby: Family Business, Fatherhood, Kevin Can Go Fuck Himself, Monsters at Work, The Queen's Gambit, and Power Wash Simulator.
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 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 MoreToday we have casting bits featuring Christina Ricci, Elijah Wood, and Issa Rae and negotiation talks continue between the IATSE and AMPTP. Next, a 'where are they now?' segment on the cast of Drake & Josh and two hosts leaving their long running series. Later, Lorde has put out a revealing photo with possible new album coming soon and Eurovision gets Americanized with American Song Contest. We wrap it all up with a crank console update from Panic and Team Asobi of Astro's Playroom becomes a full studio for Sony. We also have thoughts on Cruella, The Conjuring, Loki, Rise Against, Japanese Breakfast, and Matt talks about Apple's Dolby Atmos music.
Read MoreWe start with new mask rules for theaters and Ava DuVernay making a grant possible with Google. Next, HBO MAX has a $10 ad-supported tier available now and we have TV bits for IASIP, Marvel and Miles Teller. Later, we get reacquainted with Coachella vibes and Adam Levine makes a new song for a Paw Patrol movie. We wrap it all up with pre-E3 bits for Nintendo, Sony and Dragon Quest. We also have thoughts on Bo Burnham, the Friends Reunion, Chase Rice, the Kingdom Hearts Union X Finale, and some TV season finale shows.
Read MoreToday we can officially announce Amazon purchasing MGM for $8.75B and the Academy Awards limiting their new members. Next, that Powerpuff CW show is getting reworked and we have winner bits from current season competitions. Later, Italy has won Eurovision and even more Grammy changes. We wrap it all up with E3 preparation/announcements and Twitch allowing hot tubs, pools, and beachside chats. We also have thoughts on Army of the Dead, MODOK, Amphibia S2, Blake Shelton, and Olivia Rodrigo.
Read MoreWe start with Amazon making a $9B play towards purchasing MGM and Dune may not be streamed on HBO MAX when it's in theaters. Next, AT&T plans to spin off WarnerMedia and Discovery into it's own entity and lots of bits from other news like the Friends reunion and Tiffany Haddish. Later, all the concerts are back like Lollapalooza and both Apple and Amazon music announce new lossless audio features. We wrap it all up with game websites showing support for Palestinians and the unfortunate realization of WB Games being split down the middle. We also have thoughts on Kenny Chesney, Alan Jackson, St Vincent, J Cole, and The Black Keys.
Read MoreWe start with a lot of casting bits and then discuss Media Boat favorites Lord & Miller‘s next project at Universal. Next, the Golden Globes took a big hit this week and Ellen DeGeneres gets cancelled in more ways than one. Later, the 2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees are announced and Save Our Stages sends the money venues need. We wrap it all up with a sequel to Judgment and info about Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade. We also have thoughts on Wrath of Man, Girls 5eva, Mythic Quest season 2, The Marfa Tapes and Van Weezer.
Read MoreWe start with an upcoming Netflix film premiering on Cinemark screens and Marvel announces its full Phase 4 lineup with titles and dates. Next, ICM Partners is in hot water from a Los Angeles Times investigation and Disney is closing 18 channels in Southeast Asia and Hong Kong. Later, the Recording Academy is changing its rules by getting rid of secret ballots for its top four categories and the Lady Gaga dog heist has an odd ending. We wrap it all up with four videogame news segments of Giant Bomb, the Apple v Epic lawsuit, Sony partnering with Discord and Nintendo's new game maker. We also have thoughts on The Mitchells vs The Machines, Young Rock, Kenan, The Bad Batch, Ashley Monroe, and New Pokemon Snap.
Read MoreWe 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.
Read MoreWe 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.
Read MoreWe 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.
Read MoreWe 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.
Read MoreToday 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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