First, we have the top streamed songs of 2022 from Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Music. Next, a brief update from Microsoft vs FCC, and Pokemon Scarlet & Violet get a new update on December 1st. Later, there's a new streaming king on the board, and the 2023 Oscars will televise all categories. We wrap it all up with some new 2023 movie trailers, and Legendary Entertainment striking a deal with Sony. We also have thoughts on the Guardians of the Galaxy Christmas Special and Glass Onion.
Read MoreFirst, J-Lo returns, and there were some big winners at the AMAs. Next, Pokemon Scarlet/Violet sell like hotcakes, and the FTC is prepping to sue over Microsoft's impending takeover of Activision. Later, a class action lawsuit is brewing against Google, and Eurovision changes some key rules. We wrap it all up with a CEO shakeup at Disney, and we talk about the Independent Spirit Awards. We also have thoughts on Pokemon Scarlet/Violet, Elton John at Dodger Stadium Live, The Great British Baking Show, and Disenchanted.
Read MoreFirst, Ticketmaster is in trouble for handling Taylor Swift presale, and the Grammy nominees were announced. Next, Yuji Naka, formerly of Sonic Team, has been arrested, and Volition will soon become a part of Gearbox. Later, Ellen Pompeo finally says goodbye to Grey's Anatomy after 19 seasons, and Amazon moves forward with a Marvel/Sony series. We wrap it all up with the Fantastic Beasts franchise getting reconsidered, and some Movie Bits with Cailee Spaney, Bradley Cooper, and Walter Hamada. We also have thoughts on Pokemon Scarlet, Where the Crawdads Sing, and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
Read MoreFirst, Alanis Morrissette drops out of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony, and Christina Aguilera is getting a documentary from director Ting Poo. Next, we have Game Bits including Control 2 being confirmed to be in development, Nintendo establishing a joint venture with mobile company DeNA, and some sales numbers. Later, Chris Rock will test out a new live streaming technology for Netflix, and the Oscars choose Jimmy Kimmel as it's host. We wrap it all up with a Gears of War movie and animated show in the works and Snoop Dogg's life getting the theatrical treatment. We also have thoughts on God of War: Ragnarok, Love is Blind season 3, Hard Knocks, Triviaverse, Zootopia+, Weird: The Al Yankovic Story, Don't Worry Darling, and Selena Gomez: My Mind and Me.
Read MoreFirst, Taylor Swift dominates the Billboard Hot 100, and Drake and Megan Thee Stallion have some lyrical beef. Next, Marvel Snap will be getting PvP later this year, and PlayStation VR2 gets a price point for next year’s release. Later, we have lots of casting news, and content from Hallmark Channel gets added to Peacock. We wrap it all up with TOHO announcing a new Godzilla movie in the works and MGM launches a clip locator tool. We also have thoughts on Big Mouth, Blockbuster, and The White Lotus.
Read MoreFirst, Rihanna is finally releasing new music, and Alan Jackson receives the Lifetime Achievement award from the CMAs. Next, PS5 Sales numbers are in, and two Rocksteady co-founders are leaving the studio. Later, Curtis Jackson sets up shop at Peacock, and Doctor Who moves to Disney+. We wrap it all up with DC Films’ new executives, and a new director for Venom 3. We also have thoughts on House of the Dragon, Tales of the Jedi, and Meet Cute.
Read MoreFirst, BTS signs up for mandatory military service, and Taylor Swift’s Midnights is already setting records. Next, Platinum Games clears the air about the Bayonetta 3 voice actor controversy, and a Silent Hill 2 remake is made official by Konami. Later, G4TV is once again shutting down, and Rooster Teeth is under fire from a former employee who said she was mistreated during her time at the company. We wrap it all up with the exit of Walter Hamada from DC Films, and some Movie Bits on upcoming films and announcements. We also have thoughts on Taylor Swift, Carly Rae Jepsen, Arctic Monkeys, more The Mole, and Love is Blind season 3.
Read MoreFirst, Blink-182 reunites with Tom DeLonge, and Nicki Minaj protests the Grammys. Next, Blizzard provides launch numbers for Overwatch 2 and Volition provides the first major update for Saints Row. Later, Netflix with ads is coming in November, and Blake Shelton is leaving The Voice. We wrap it all up with a Marvel Shuffle, and a Naked Gun reboot with Akiva Schaffer and Liam Neeson. We also have thoughts on The 1975, She-Hulk, The Mole, a buried Kingdom Hearts TV pilot, and Halloween Ends.
Read MoreFirst, Beyonce gets in hot water for “interpolating", and Taylor Swift will have Lana Del Rey on her upcoming album. Next, a new Pokemon trailer reveals more about the new “Terrastalizing” mechanic, and Blizzard apologizes for Overwatch 2’s rocky launch. Later, Bento Box Entertainment joins the Animation Guild, and a Frasier reboot is coming to Paramount+. We wrap it all up with a settlement reached on the shooting of Rust and the WGA wins a lawsuit to allow writers to re-acquire their unproduced works. We also have thoughts on Alan Jackson, Alvvays, more Splatoon 3, Overwatch 2, A League of their Own, Hocus Pocus 2, Bros, and Werewolf By Night.
Read MoreFirst, Ed Sheeran is going to trial for a 2018 lawsuit, and new Paramore is on it's way (spoiler: it's good!). Next, Google Stadia is shutting down in January, and the PlayStation Stars reward program goes live next week. Later, Trevor Noah is leaving The Daily Show after seven years, and Alec Berg signs a deal with ABC Signature Studios. We wrap it all up with creepy deepfake AI, and announcements of movies coming next year. We also have thoughts on the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert, Tinykin, Splatoon 3, The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers season 2, Never Have I Ever season 3, Minions: The Rise of Gru, DC League of Super Pets, and we answer a fan question.
Read MoreFirst, we have Music Bits from the American Music Fairness Act, a Country feud, and Taylor Swift bingo. Next, we finally discuss the GTA VI hack, and Nvidia announces the latest generation of graphics cards. Later, the Golden Globes will be returning to NBC next year, and the first 3 weeks of SNL hosts and musical guests have been announced. We wrap it all up with a new animation division under Illumination, and Jon Hamm bets on himself with Confess, Fletch. We also have thoughts on Kelsea Ballerini, Metal: Hellsinger, Quantum Leap, Andor, Abbot Elementary, and the new special from Patton Oswalt.
Read MoreFirst, Cardi B accepts a plea deal regarding the 2018 strip club incident, and the 2023 Stagecoach lineup is announced. Next, an avalanche of news from the PlayStation State of Play, Nintendo Direct, and Ubisoft Forward. Later, we have the Emmy winners, and the SNL cast is set for the upcoming 48th season. We wrap it all up with Marvel and Star Wars announcements from D23, and Sony announcing its new film schedule for next year. We also have thoughts on Little Big Town, The Beths, Rina Sawayama, Blackpink, more Dreamlight Valley, Toem, Digimon: Survive, Harley Quinn season 3, Rings of Power and Making the Cut season 3.
Read MoreFirst, Lewis Capaldi reveals his Tourette’s syndrome diagnosis, and it’s Harry Styles vs Chris Pine at the Venice Film Festival. Next, our Game Bits include a new Marvel game set in WWII, Marcus Lehto leading the new team for Battlefield, and Tencent purchasing a 49.9% stake in Ubisoft. Later, it's Emmys time, and we have both the Creative Arts winners and our predictions for the upcoming ceremony. We wrap it all up with the Venice Film Festival standouts, and D23 movie news from Disney+, Pixar, and Disney Animation. We also have thoughts on John Legend, Disney Dreamlight Valley, Cars on the Road, Dated and Related, What We Do in the Shadows season 4, and Pinocchio.
Read MoreWe start with Feist exiting the tour with Arcade Fire following Win Butler’s recent sexual misconduct accusations, and Taylor Swift announcing her new album, Midnights, coming in October. Next, Ubisoft announced the next installment of Assassin’s Creed will be titled Mirage, and Halo Infinite continues to delay Season 3. Later, a House of the Dragon co-showrunner is leaving after 1 season, and we discuss everything announced on Disney+ Day. We wrap it all up with casting bits with Chevy Chase, Shia LeBeouf, and Lady Gaga, and the end of the DC FanDome. We also have thoughts on Jon Pardi, Immorality, Tuca & Bertie, and Me Time.
Read MoreWelcome 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 Mariah Carey trying to trademark the title Queen of Christmas, and Paramount+ streaming the Taylor Hawkins tribute concert. Next, some PlayStation PC launcher data has been found, and Nexus Mods remove an author for using a sock puppet account to remove Pride flags from the game. Later, the BIG 10 signs a new 7 year TV agreement, and HBO MAX removes 36 shows from its platform. We wrap it all up with Embracer Group purchasing the Lord of the Rings IP and Cineworld filing for bankruptcy. We also have thoughts on Panic! at the Disco, Turbo Golf Racing, As Dusk Falls, I Am Groot, She-Hulk, The Sandman, Beast, and Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero.
Read MoreWe start with Michelle Branch being arrested for domestic assault and continuation of the Taylor Swift 'Shake It Off' lawsuit. Next, Microsoft claims that Sony is paying developers to bypass adding their games to GamePass, and Square-Enix will be doing a studio portfolio review to improve capital efficiency. Later, Disney+ Basic with ads will be coming in December, and Jon Batiste says good-bye to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. We wrap it all up with Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment buying Redbox and The Bits, including Malaysia, Sonic, Kung Fu Panda, and Lionsgate.
Read MoreWe start with a few Beyonce updates following her album release. Next, Xbox Game Pass may be getting a family plan and a new trailer has news about Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. Then, HBO Max's future is in question as cuts and changes start to crop up. We wrap it all up with a tax credit extension keeping entertainment production in California and a new deal for Everything Everywhere directors the Daniels. We also have thoughts on Eminem's new Curtain Call 2, new tracks for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Disney+'s Light and Magic, Fboy Island's finale, and Pixar's Lightyear.
Read MoreWe start with Kelis calling out Beyonce and Snapchat helping out indie artists. Next, a mystery is revealed in Nier: Automata and new tracks are on the way for Mario Kart 8. Then, next season's Jeopardy hosts have been chosen and 80's relic Max Headroom returns. We wrap it all up with another potential Tomb Raider reboot and the plan for future Marvel movies. We also have thoughts on Beyonce, Harley Quinn Season 3, and Mind over Murder.
Read MoreWe start with Kid Cudi getting pelted by water bottles and the Beastie Boys getting honored with a square in New York. Next, Ubisoft delays the Avatar game and Discord comes to Xbox. Later, Amazon redesigns Prime Video and Verizon drops OAN. We wrap it all up with Pixelworks working with James Cameron and breaking news from ComicCon. We also have thoughts on Beach Bunny, As Dusk Falls, Stray, the ESPYs, The Captain, Nope, and Marcel the Shell With Shoes On.
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