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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 392: Strike Greenlight - Hot QB Party

First, we start with Taylor Swift breaking another record, and Jason Aldean has his new music video pulled on CMT. Next, Microsoft pushes the deadline for its acquisition, and somehow Gex has returned. Later, Emmy nominations are in with HBO leading the way, and SAG-AFTRA declares a strike. We wrap it all up with how that strike effected the Oppenheimer premiere, and studio notes about the WGA strike get villainous. We also have thoughts on The AfterParty, Too Hot to Handle, Quarterback, Zom 100, and Project Greenlight: Gray Matter.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 391: Microsoft Wars: Actors Strike Back

First, we start with a couple of Las Vegas stories about Britney Spears and Adele. Later, the Microsoft purchase of Activision-Blizzard looks to be going through, and Electronic Arts is going to make a Black Panther game. Later, SAG-AFTRA inform their publicists that they are intending to strike this week, and the networks give us a look into their Fall schedules. We wrap it all up with (another) final film for Hayao Miyazaki, and Disney+ pulls a $50M film after 48 days on the service. We also have thoughts on Speak Now (Taylor's Version).

Thoughts: Speak Now (Taylor's Version)

Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) is still a fantastic collection of songs from a Taylor on the brink of adulthood. Even though the new material is lacking, the new coat of paint really shines.

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Media Boat Podcast Ep. 390: Nimona Vampire Bear

First, we start with Madonna postponing her tour due to a bacterial infection, and Olivia Rodrigo confirms we will have Guts on September 8th. Next, we have some Video Game Bits, including Daedalic ending their internal development, Annapurna Interactive beginning internal development, and more court documents from Microsoft. Later, ESPN is letting go of 20 on-air personalities across their various beats, and SAG-AFTRA extends negotiations until July 12th. We wrap it all up with David Corenswet being cast as Superman, and no major studio is confirmed to show up to Comic-Con this year. We also have thoughts on The Bear, The Righteous Gemstones, and Nimona.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 389: Loose Chemistry and Rogue Fantasy

First, we start with Kesha and Dr Luke settling their defamation case, and an update on an EDM festival shooting. Next, we recap the Nintendo Direct, and bring you news from FTC vs Microsoft hearings. Later, Turner Classic Movies is potentially endangered, and Vice Media officially gets sold. We wrap it all up with new rules for the Academy Awards next year, and the DGA ratifies their new contract. We also have thoughts on Jake Owen, Kelly Clarkson, Final Fantasy XVI, Rogue Legacy 2, some Steam Next Fest demos, Class of '09, and Secret Invasion.

Mike's Movie Preview: July 2023

Summer Twenty Three continues with demons, Marvels, Tom Cruise, atomic bombs, and Barbie.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 388: Black Mirror XVI Demo

First, we start with some Music Bits, with Grammy changes, new music from Olivia Rodrigo, and an update from Ticketmaster. Next, we have summer news wrap ups on Microsoft and the rest, including Ubisoft and Capcom. Later, Pat Sajak is leaving Wheel of Fortune, and the Golden Globes were sold. We wrap it all up wth Disney moving some release dates, and Andy Muschietti of The Flash has his next project line up. We also have thoughts on the Final Fantasy XVI demo and Black Mirror Season 6.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 387: The Age of Hot Diablo Show VI

First, we start with Jimie Allen being dropped by BBR Muisc Group, and the full track list for Speak Now (Taylor's Version). Next, it's Video Game Bits from Summer Game Fest, featuring Nintendo and Annapurna Interactive. Later, LIV Golf and PGA will combine into a new entity, and SAG/AFTRA has voted to strike. We wrap it all up with DGA making a tentative deal, and an on set accident for Gladiator 2. We also have thoughts on Janelle Monae, Niall Horan, Diablo IV, Street Fighter VI, Hailey's On It!, The Idol, and Flamin' Hot.

Mike's Movie Preview: June 2023

To kick off the Summer 2023 season, we’ve got spiders, robots, elements, a virgin, a criminal, and Indiana Jones.

Thoughts: Succession (Season 4)

The series ends right where it began, with the company on the verge of changing hands and only the Roy family with the power to stave off elimination.

TelevisionMike NautaJune 5, 2023successionComment

Thoughts: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is everything a sequel needs to be and more. It provides growth for the characters that we already know while also recontextualizing the canon of the Spider-Man mythos.

FilmMike NautaJune 4, 2023spider-man across the spiderverseComment

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 386: Here We Are: Across the Lasso-Verse

First, we start with some international Eras Tour dates, and a Latin Music Trilogy Tour later this year. Next, Ratchet & Clank comes to PC, and Nintendo blocks a Steam emulator. Later, the Diamond Sports Group is forced to pay MLB teams, and an auction of 1950s tv memorabilia. We wrap it all up with Guild solidarity, and A24 gains a former Disney executive. We also have thoughts on Foo Fighters, Ted Lasso, Succession, and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 385: Drunk Mario Can’t Jump

First, we start with Celine Dion canceling her tour, and Ford Motor Company will keep installing AM radios in its cars. Next, PlayStation had a big showcase, and Gollum flopped on release. Later, newly rebranded Max gets in trouble with creators, and Netflix cracks down on password sharing. We wrap it all up with the lawsuit being thrown out against Romeo & Juliet, and two Marvel films get shut down due to the writers strike. We also have thoughts on The Til Dawn Edition, Zelda TOTK, A Small Light, Single Drunk Female, Shazam! Fury of the Gods, White Men Can't Jump, and The Super Mario Bros. Movie.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 384: Tears of Humanity Order

First, we start with a Jimmy Allen update, and a ruling in a copyright case involving Prince. Next, Mortal Kombat 1 was announced, and PlayStation will have a new Showcase next week. Later, Disney+ removes several titles from its platform, and The CW announces its fall release schedule. We wrap it all up with SAG-AFTRA approving to strike, and a look at a Cannes’ big film. We also have thoughts on Kesha, Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Humanity, and The Big Door Prize.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 383: Air Mayhem

First, we start with the Tony Awards being canceled due to the writers strike, and Jimmy Allen being suspended by his agency. Next, Ubisoft lays off 60 employees without warning, and the CMA puts more restrictions on the Microsoft/Activision-Blizzard deal. Later, Bob Iger announced that Hulu would become more integrated with Disney+, and the WGA plans to protest David Zaslav's commencement speech. We wrap it all up with Nintendo Pictures being officially introduced, and the Directors Guild of America heads into its own negotiations. We also have thoughts on The Muppets Mayhem and Air.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 382: Galaxy Wars - The Writers Strike Back

First, we start with Speak Now Taylor's Version coming July 7th, and the news that Ed Sheeran doesn't have to quit music. Next, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom leaks online 2 weeks ahead of its launch, and Phil Spencer addresses the launch state of Redfall. Later, the Writers Guild of America officially went on strike, and we see an immediate impact in the late night scheduled entertainment. We wrap it all up with The Super Mario Bros. Movie crossing the $1B mark, and we take a look at the future of the Guardians of the Galaxy. We also have thoughts on Ed Sheeran, Redfall, Star Wars: Jedi Survivor, Disney Spellstruck, Star Wars: Visions, Peter Pan and Wendy, and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 381: Indigo! Baby J! Bear!

First, we start with the Senate Judiciary Committee submitting legislation against Ticketmaster, and Taylor Swift is poised to enter the Billboard Top 10 on Record Store Day sales alone. Next, the UK is blocking the Activision-Blizzard merger with Microsoft, and Apple has gained a victory in its legal battle with Epic Games. Later, there were some firings with Tucker Carlson gone at Fox News and Don Lemon out at CNN. We wrap it all up with news from Cinemacon 2023 presentations out of Warner Bros, Sony, and Disney.

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.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 379: Monogamy Mario Monohosts Masters

First we start with the National Recording Registry adding 25 new songs, and Spotify will be discontinuing Heardle. Next, Redfall news as the game comes closer, and Media Molecule will end support for Dreams. Later, Warner Bros. Discovery unveils Max, and Amazon digs through MGM for new series. We wrap it all up with Mario domination at the box office, and Guy Ritchie being sued. We also have thoughts on EA PGA Tour, Love is Blind, and The Super Mario Bros. Movie.

Media Boat Podcast Ep. 378: Evil Tetris God

First, we start with The Recording Academy teaming up with the United Nations to promote social justice, and Anitta has parted ways with Warner Music Group. Next, Shigeru Miyamoto suggests Nintendo could be moving away from mobile titles, and MultiVersus has been removed from all digital storefronts. Later, the WWE has been sold to Endeavor Group Holdings, and HBO is in its final stages of gaining a Harry Potter TV show. We wrap it all up with James Gunn hinting at a Marvel & DC crossover, and we have news from Star Wars Celebration. We also have thoughts on Wednesday, Resident Evil 4 (remake), and Tetris.