Welcome to a special episode of Media Boat Podcast. Today we talk about all the important news stories of the past year and then we will choose a story of the year. On top of that we have our top 5 lists of video games we played this year all culminating to our game of the year. All this and more on this special episode of Media Boat Podcast.
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with the Omicron variant pushing back awards season and Spike Lee getting honored by NYC. Next, the NHL and the NFL suffer from COVID woes and Boba Fett's upcoming Disney+ show is about to premiere. Later, Congress goes after Live Nation in the Astroworld aftermath and Charli XCX is pulled from her SNL performance. We wrap it all up with some record-setting audience numbers for the Game Awards and Ubisoft refusing to back down from N...
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. 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...
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. Today we start with AFI's list of top films and TV and look forward to next years big franchise films. Next, Chris Cuomo is out at CNN and we have TV Bits including trial verdicts, Paramount+ streaming guide, and Jeopardy news. Later, Drake has pulled his Grammy nominations and 2022 tours are announced for Olivia Rodrigo and Haim. We wrap it all up with a Sony Executive sting operation and the winners and reveals from The Game Awards. We also...
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with director Antoine Fuqua entering a new partnership with Netflix and the winners of The Gotham Awards. Next, MLB is on lockout and The Property Masters Guild has been formed. Later, Spotify celebrates end of the year wrap up lists and Adele finally gets that Vegas residency. We wrap it all up with Activision not being apart of The Game Awards and the end of the Take 2 trademark dispute. We also have thoughts on Come From Away, Get...
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. 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 ha...
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with IATSE approving a new 3 year deal and lawsuits hit Alec Baldwin following the shooting on the set of 'Rust'. Next, South Korean company CJ ENM is making an investment in Endeavor Content and a new Hulu Bundle offering in time for the holidays. Later, lawsuits are being filed against Astroworld and iHeart Media will be playing new (Taylor's Version) of her hits. We wrap it all up with Bobby Kotick under fire at Activision Blizzar...
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with WETA Digital being sold to Unity Software and future bits of upcoming films the next 2 years. Next, it was Disney+ Day with IMAX coming to the streaming service and Marvel announcing a lot of upcoming shows exclusively to Disney+. Later, we rejoice as Britney Spears' conservatorship has ended and Mitski has announced a new album coming early next year. We wrap it all up with PC Game Pass allowing new install guides and some hard...
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. 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 Activ...
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Warner Bros sticking to a 45 day theatrical release window for 2022 and some animation news including Mitchells vs the Machines coming to a theater next month. Next, B Positive is making a change in it's direction as it begins season 2 and Nation Treasure finds its lead actress for the Disney+ series. Later, The Grand Ole Opry celebrates 5,000 weekly shows and the AMA nominations are here with Olivia Rodrigo leading the way. We ...
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. 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 Switc...
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start on the eve of an IATSE union strike coming soon and the bits including Sir Michael Caine's final film, DC Fandome, and Will Poulter cast as Adam Warlock. Next, Bobby Flay is ending his partnership with Food Network and G4TV is coming to cable next month. Later, there's some Grammy controversy as Kacey Musgraves won't be eligible in the Country category and Adele's next album will be coming next month with the first single out now. We...
Welcome to a special 300th episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Disney settling the Black Widow and IATSE members voting to strike. Next, Charlie Brown has a new special in December and Sue Grafton books are coming to a tv show soon. Later, we have a lot of music bits including Innings Festival, new Adele, and headliners for the Super Bowl in Los Angeles. We wrap it all up with Sony adding Bluepoint Studios into it's PlayStation Studios umbrella and Sora from Kingdom Hearts officiall...
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. The final 200s episode starts with Marvel suing for its characters and we outline the upcoming IASTE strike vote. Next, CAA has acquired ICM Partners talent agency and new SNL cast members have been announced. Later, R. Kelly has been convicted and Nirvana's 'Nevermind' turns 30 this week. We wrap it all up with the full Nintendo Direct announcements and casting news of the upcoming Super Mario movie from Illumination. We also have thoughts o...
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Netflix buying Roald Dahl adaptations and the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures is opening with a special exhibit. Next, we go through Emmy winners and the first month of SNL hosts has been revealed. Later, a Brittney doc will come out next week on Netflix and don't expect an R.E.M. tour anytime soon as the band is content with retirement. We wrap it all up with music publishers playing nice with Twitch and we review the PlaySta...
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Christopher Nolan setting his next film with Universal and away from Warner Bros. Next, we talk about the winners of the Creative Emmy winners and look forward to the Primetime Emmy's this Sunday. Later, we discuss recent news from Marilyn Manson lawsuits and their implications. We wrap it all up with new system updates for PlayStation and Nintendo Switch now supports Bluetooth headsets. We mainly contribute this episode to our ...
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. Today It's News, News and more News! We're saving all our thoughts for next week's episode. Meanwhile, we start our movie news with a new Pokemon film on Netflix and a documentary on Reading Rainbow. Next, Hulu raises its cost by a dollar and Phoebe-Waller Bridge exits the Mr. & Mrs. Smith series. Later, Britney finally is free (maybe?) and ABBA makes a comeback. We wrap it all up speculation about the Playstation Showcase and the pricing...
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. Today we take a look back at the summer box office and a look forward at films that are moving dates. Next, the Nielsen's ratings have not been accurate and Jeopardy continues it's lengthy saga with Mike Richards. Later, Bonaroo got canceled, but not for Covid reasons and we continue to track Brittany and DaBaby drama. We wrap it all up with Life is Strange getting a TV show and DC Fandome will offer new looks at upcoming DC video games. We a...
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. Today we start with Cinemacon bits from Sony, MGM, and Warner Bros. Next, an NCAA alliance could shake up college football and Mike Richards is out as host of Jeopardy! Later, lots of music bits including Kanye news, tour getting cancelled and new albums coming from Ed Sheeran and Kacey Musgraves. We wrap it all up with Gamescom news from Xbox and new game trailers from everybody. We also have thoughts on Reminiscence, The White Lotus, Bridge...
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. It's a reverse show! We start with news from the Pokemon Direct and GTA remake bundle on the way this holiday season. Next, it's music bits about Coachella, Bob Dylan, and Brittney Spears' conservatorship. Later, we get into a new Field of Dreams show and casting bits about Avatar, McGruber, and Powerpuff 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...
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. 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 Th...
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We 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 st...
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. 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 reca...
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. Today 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 Brittany' movement. We wrap it all up with Valve's Steam Deck game conso...
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. Today 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 console for the Switch. We also have thoughts o...
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Quinten 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 Ghosts of Tsu...
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We 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, Brittney, and Lil' Nas X. We wrap it all up with Sony acquiring Housemarque and Casey Hudson of Bioware leaving (again) to start a new company. We also have thoughts ...
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. Today 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 i...
Welcome to a special reverse episode of the Media Boat Podcast. Today 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 shot 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 cel...
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. Today 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 f...
