Posts tagged coachella
Media Boat Podcast Ep. 431: The Fallout from Dissing Cinemacon

First, we start with music bits, including a potential Live Nation lawsuit and a Coachella recap. Next in game bits, Nintendo is set to stream some new indie announcements and FF VII Rebirth isn't meeting sales goals. Later in TV bits, a Heroes reboot is coming and Tim Allen gets yet another sitcom. We wrap it all up with movie bits, where a Chris Farley biopic is announced and Chris Hemsworth becomes a G.I. Joe (or a Transformer?). We also have thoughts on Fallout and X-Men '97.

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 418: Coachella Interupts Emmy Wins

First we start with music bits of Grammy performers, The Weeknd hits 4 billion streams, and breaking news of the Coachella lineup. Next, Remedy Entertainment gets hit with a trademark dispute from Take-Two Interactive. Later, we go over all the Emmy wins for Succession, The Bear, and Beef. We wrap it all up with Danny Boyle and Alex Garland coming together for 28 Years Later. We also have thoughts on Ariana Grande, Lil Nas X, Kali Uchis, 21 Savage, Kid Cudi, Cyberpunk 2077, Nobody Saves the World, The Trust, The Traitors, Ted, Julia, and the 75th Emmy's.

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 380: Mighty Morphin Mandalorian: Blind Drunk Coachella

First, 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.

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 366: Golden Velma Cooker

First we’ve got some Music Bits, including John Fogarty, U2, and Coachella’s headliners. Next, we talk about High on Life creator Justin Roiland’s recent allegations, and Ubisoft’s cancellations of 3 unannounced games. Later, we have the Golden Globe winners for TV, and a new country singing competition on Apple TV+. We wrap it all up with Golden Globe winners for movies, and MoviePass gets financing for the year. We also have thoughts on Your Honor, Pressure Cooker, and Velma.

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 340: Nintendo’s Heardle Emmy Special

We start with Kanye getting sued for not appearing at Coachella and Heardle being acquired by Spotify. Next, we have a bunch of mid-summer Game Bits. Later, we have this year's Emmy nominations and news of COVID protocols on sets being extended. We wrap it all up with more censorship from China and Nintendo buying an animation studio. We also have thoughts on Lizzo, Beabadoobee, Escape Academy, Ms. Marvel, Fboy Island, and The Rehearsal.

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 329: Canadian Rock Star The Weeknd

We start with Travis Scott appearing in festivals since Astroworld and The Weeknd signs with Universal Music Group. Next, Disney's Dreamlight Valley is coming next year and so is the Super Mario Movie. Later, TNT and TBS pause development on original shows and James Corden says good-bye to the Late Late Show. We wrap it all up with Cinemacon Bits from Universal, Disney, Warner Bros, and Lionsgate. We also have thoughts from Coachella, Tiny Tina's Wonderlands, Close Enough, The Flight Attendant, Russian Doll, Bullshit Game Show, and Man in the Arena.

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 328: Every Coachella, Every USFL, All At Once

We start with music bits including A$AP Rocky being released on bail, Rapper Pooh Shiesty sentenced to 63 months in prison and Kid Cudi splits away from Kanye West. Next, more video game bits with the new PlayStation Plus launching June 13th, Halo's original composers settling unpaid royalties, and Microsoft exploring integrating ads into free to play games. Later, CNN+ gets the ax after 30 days and Netflix loses subscribers for the first time in 10 years. We wrap it all up with Bill Murray in trouble on set and AMC upgrading all its projectors. We also have thoughts on Pusha T, Coachella, USFL, and Everything Everywhere All At Once.

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 326: We Are MLB The Show

Today we start with the Grammy winners and Coachella Weeknd. Next, Halo Infinite season 2 gets a release date and Activision-Blizzard announces an increase QA testers wages. Later, we take a look at upcoming projects for Maya Erskine and some streaming deals have been closed. We wrap it all up with Domee Shi getting a promotion at Pixar and some movie bits including Will Smith, Asghar Farhadi, and Ezra Miller. We also have thoughts on Jon Batiste, Wet Leg, The Linda Lindas, MLB The Show 22, The Ultimatum, Trivia Daily, Close Enough, and Windfall.

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 319: Horizon Beach House

We start with Paul McCartney announcing a new tour following the Get Back documentary and Coachella updates their COVID rules. Next, Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick is in the news again and Nintendo has announced it will cease digital game purchases on older systems next year. Later, ViacomCBS gets a proper name change and too many shows currently on the watch list. We wrap it all up with Super Bowl trailers for films coming this year and a look into what is coming down the road. We also have thoughts on Beach House, Horizon: Forbidden West, and Love is Blind S2.

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 313: Nick Chubb’s Jumbo Package

We start with new Coachella headliners and a postponement for the Grammys. Next, PlayStation announces their new VR headset, and Riot Games finally pays out to victims. Later, the Golden Globes struggle for relevancy, and COVID puts a pause on late night and daytime talk. We wrap it all up with Pixar's Turning Red turning to Disney+, and Wes Anderson adapting a Roald Dahl story collection for Netflix. We also have thoughts on Dawn FM by The Weeknd, Abbott Elementary, Kenan, and Next Level Chef.

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 312: 6 Seasons Celebration

We start with a trademark dispute on the Coachella name and positive COVID tests results in bands pulling out of NYE shows. Next, Goldeneye 007 may be coming to the Xbox marketplace and Final Fantasy XVI news gets delayed. Later, the next season of Bridgerton is announced and JK Rowling will be suspiciously absent from the Harry Potter reunion. We wrap it all up with the Sundance Film Festival providing booster shots and Dwayne Johnson expresses he will not be returning to the Fast and Furious series. We also have thoughts on Lake, Halo Infinite Campaign, Wordle, The Book of Boba Fett, Aggretsuko S4, Dickinson, Rose Parade, and Encanto.

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 310: Xbox Gone Wrong

We start with global unions demanding better working conditions and the National Film Registry reveals the 25 films added to the list. Next, Disney owned channels have gone dark on YouTube TV and Jeff Garlin is out as the father on The Goldbergs. Later, Bruce Springsteen has sold is catalog for $500M to Sony Music and Travis Scott has been pulled from the Coachella headliner. We wrap it all up with our thoughts on Life is Strange: True Colors and game bits including Final Fantasy XIV Online login issues, official PlayStation faceplates, and NFT debacles. We also have thoughts on Ron's Gone Wrong and Power On.

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 302: Dune Del Rey

Today we start with IATSE striking a tentative deal and Alec Baldwin was involved in a shooting accident while on set. Next, employees of Netflix staged a walkout and Power Rangers may be entering its final season. Later, Adele sets records for her new single and Swedish House Mafia joins the Coachella lineup. We wrap it all up with video game bits including Activision Blizzard firing 20 employees, GTA Trilogy remaster, and the PS5 ends Switch's 33-month reign as best-selling US console. We also have thoughts on Dune, Only Murders in the Building, Ted Lasso, Zac Brown Band, Lana Del Rey, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate final DLC.

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 293: Boyfriend Death Can If Himself + Shay

It's a reverse show! We start with news from the Pokemon Direct and GTA remaster bundle on the way this holiday season. Next, it's music bits about Coachella, Bob Dylan, and Britney Spears' conservatorship. Later, we get into a new Field of Dreams show and casting bits about Avatar, McGruber, and Powerpuff Girls shows. We wrap it all up with Hotel Transylvania 4 becoming an Amazon exclusive and Disney strikes deals on Cruella 2 and Captain America 4. We also have thoughts on Ratchet & Clank, wurdweb, Boyfriend Dungeon, The Killers, Dan + Shay, blackbear, Dr Death, What If, Bridgerton, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Tuca & Bertie S2 [Finale], Kevin Can F Himself [Finale], and The Bad Batch [Finale].

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 282: Inside the Album RE:Union

We 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.

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 105: Pitch Black Season 3

Today we have a Star Wars wrap up and thoughts on Pitch Perfect 3. We also have a round up of Netflix news and shake up at Vice Media and The Today Show. Later, we have yet another legal battle involving Spotify and the official lineup for Coachella 2018. We wrap it all up with the new live mobile trivia game HQ and the video game winners of 2017.

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