hbo max — Everything — Media Boat Podcast

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 362: A Banshee Christmas Life

First, there’s a mysterious Beyonce event in Los Angeles, and TikTok is facing legislation in the US. Next, we have some Game Bits including Guerilla Games confirming Horizon co-op, a Death Stranding movie, and Spider-Man 2 being confirmed Fall 2023. Later, Pokemon is set to retire Ash Ketchum, and more titles get removed from HBO Max. We wrap it all up with some surprising Henry Cavill news, and the 25 new films announced for the National Film Registry. We also have thoughts on High on Life, Fortnite Chapter 4, The White Lotus, Beauty & the Beast: A 30th Celebration, Bullet Train, The Banshees of Inshirin, and A Christmas Story Christmas.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 361: VGA SZA MAX

Fiirst, Postal Service & Death Cab for Cutie are going on tour next year, and Celine Dion has been diagnosed with Stiff-Person Syndrome. Next, we have all the winners from the Video Game Awards, and the FTC will indeed sue to block Microsoft's acquisition of Activision-Blizzard. Later, The Dark Tower will be getting a TV series, and HBO Max will once again be available to Amazon Prime Video customers. We wrap it all up with the National Board of Review awards and Plan B gets sold to Mediawan. We also have thoughts on SZA, the Forspoken demo, and the end of The Daily Show with Trevor Noah.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 345: Viva Turbo Hulk: Super Beast

We 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.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 343: Max Tax Violet Blasts

We 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.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 307: The Get Back 20th Century Shuffle Band

We start with Cinemark partnering with Netflix and HBO Max counting down the days of their streaming deal with 20th Century Films. Next, animation writers lobby for better pay, and Peter Jackson tells a long story about the Beatles. Later, the 2022 Grammy nominations are here, and Adele teaches Spotify how to properly listen to 30. We wrap it all up with a harassment lawsuit at PlayStation and Epic buying Rock Band studio Harmonix. We also have thoughts on Tick Tick Boom, Home Sweet Home Alone, Psych 3, Hawkeye, The Beatles Get Back, Hard Knocks, The Great British Baking Show, Silk Sonic, Kena: Bridge of Spirits, Final Fantasy VII: The First Soldier, Pokemon Shining Pearl, Halo Infinite's multiplayer, and Call of Duty Vanguard.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 304: Billion Dollar Vinyl Rubber Gun Brunch

We start with The Rock outlawing real guns on his movie sets and update you on some casting news. Next, HBO Max brings back some 90's sitcom classics and the Blippi/Cocomelon studio makes a cool $3 billion from a private equity group. Later, Adele ties up vinyl factories with 500,000 reserved records and a Travis Scott show ends tragically. We wrap it all up with some financial results from Nintendo and another high-profile departure at Activision-Blizzard. We also have thoughts on Snail Mail and Unpacking.

PodcastMedia BoatJuly 5, 2022the rock, hbo max, blippi, cocomelon, adele, travis scott, nintendo, activision-blizzard, snail mail, unpackingComment

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 290: Olympic Baby Dies Hard

Today 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.

PodcastMedia BoatOctober 12, 2021warner bros, die hard, pokemon, superman, hbo max, the weeknd, dababy, ea, activision-blizzard, ted lasso, schmigadoonComment

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.

HBO Max's Close Enough blends the too-real with the surreal

While Close Enough doesn’t have the emotional heft of BoJack or the similarly surreal Tuca & Bertie, it does have a unique perspective and flavor that’s charming and consistently funny.

TelevisionMatt JohnsonJuly 16, 2020hbo max, close enoughComment

Peacock struts its stuff: Do we need another streaming service?

Our queues are really stacking up, not to mention our monthly fees. Today marks the launch of yet another streaming service: NBC Universal’s Peacock. Is it really necessary?

TelevisionMatt JohnsonJuly 15, 2020peacock, streaming, disney+, hbo maxComment