Media Boat Podcast

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...

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 c...

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...

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 cel...

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...

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...

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 ad...

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 announc...

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 re...

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 PlaySt...

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 ABB...

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 Li...

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...

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 Tra...

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 Compan...

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 vaccinat...

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 w...

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 co...

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 wit...

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...

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 Ho...

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 Tay...

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 ne...

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 Eurovisi...

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. 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 bit...