Media Boat Podcast

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. Today we can officially announce Amazon purchasing MGM for $8.75B and the Academy Awards limiting their new members. Next, that Powerpuff CW show is getting reworked and we have winner bits from current season competitions. Later, Italy has won Eurovision and even more Grammy changes. We wrap it all up with E3 preparation/announcements and Twit...

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Amazon making a $9B play towards purchasing MGM and Dune may not be streamed on HBO MAX when it's in theaters. Next, AT&T plans to spin off WarnerMedia and Discovery into it's own entity and lots of bits from other news like the Friends reunion and Tiffany Haddish. Later, all the concerts are back like Lollapalooza and both Apple...

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with a lot of casting bits and Media Boat favorites Lord Miller setting their next project at Universal. Next, the Golden Globes took a big hit this week and Ellen DeGeneres gets cancelled in more ways than one. Later, the 2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees are announced and Save Our Stages gets the money they need. We wrap it a...

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with an upcoming Netflix film premiering on Cinemark screens and Marvel announces its full Phase 4 lineup with titles and dates. Next, ICM Partners is in hot water from a Los Angeles Times investigation and Disney is closing 18 channels in Southeast Asia and Hong Kong. Later, the Recording Academy is changing its rules by getting rid o...

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with the results from the Academy Awards and comic conventions start to look towards people attending. Next, NHL makes a big deal with WarnerMedia and another Apple lawsuit moves forward against iTunes. Later, both Billie Eilish and Lana Del Rey have albums due out in June and Brittney Spears will get to speak on her conservatorship. W...

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with our complete Academy Award predictions list and finish it off with movie bits of the Annie Awards, Shang-Chi, and five films slated for a Christmas release. Next, Hillary Duff is producing/starring in a How I Met Your Mother spinoff and Jeopardy! releases its final guest host list which includes internet favorite LaVar Burton and...

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Sony making a deal with Netflix and the ArcLight shuttering its doors. Next, some higher ups in CBS get the boot and Lauren Ash signs an overall deal with NBCUniversal. Later, the Hollywood Bowl and other venues begin to open and Marshmello wins against a copyright lawsuit. We wrap it all up with today's Nintendo Indie Showcase an...

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start today with a $469M deal for the Knives Out sequels and some International bits regarding China, Italy, and Godzilla vs Kong global box office numbers. Next, Jon Stewart has set a new project on Apple TV+ and some cartoon bits including a studio name change, Disney doing adult animation and the human cartoon character Guy Fieri. Later,...

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. Today we start with Eddie Murphy be awarded into the NAACP Image Hall of Fame and Paramount gets sued for a potential Breakfast at Tiffany's remake. Next, we welcome Bally Sport into our homes and Ron Funches will host a cannabis show for the Food Network. Later, we have a new leader atop the Billboard and music bits from Brittney Spears, Demi...

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Disney adding Premium Access for Black Widow and the Academy Awards won't allow people to join via Zoom. Next, we call an audible to talk about the women's weight room controversy for the NCAA and lots of bits from the WGA, Jay Leno, and Issa Rae securing an 8yr deal with HBO. Later, Morgan Wallen secures his 10th week atop the Bi...

Welcome to another long episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We celebrate St Patrick's day by going in reverse and starting with a new PlayStation studio formed and eight independent games coming free for PlayStation players next month. Next, we get into Demi Lovato's new album/documentary coming soon and talk everything about the Grammy awards from who won, to the performances, to the records made,...

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. Today we start with Chloe Zhao's Nomadland being censured from Chinese markets and HBO MAX leaking Justice League in place of Tom & Jerry. Next, ESPN reaches a deal to broadcast NHL games starting next year and American Crime Story sets it's eyes on impeachment for season 3. Later, one of the sons from Mumford & Sons it taking some time away fr...

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Cinemark not showing the new Disney film and Alamo Drafthouse filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Next, Golden Globe awards were on Sunday and we have new details on Paramount+ starting this week. Later, there was an armed robbery at Lady Gaga's house and Tik Tok's parent company ByteDance settles a privacy lawsuit. We wrap it all u...

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with DC casting news of Latin actors and Marvel revealing the name of the next Spider-Man film. Next, Peacock has announced two new shows featuring Craig Robinson and Frogger and Media Boat favorite Donald Glover gets a new eight figure deal from Amazon. Later, Spotify announced a new Hi-Fi option for later this year and the iconic duo...

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. Today we start with the casting decisions on the upcoming Borderlands movie and competing Shirly Chisholm films starring Regina King and Danai Gurira. Next, The Last of Us show for HBO is getting ready to begin filming and we talk about Gina Carano and Chris Harrison getting let go. Later, we get a Brittany Spears update following the documenta...

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with the dissolvement of Blue Sky Studios and the short list of the Academy Awards. Next, The CW has 3 new shows on order for the fall season and The Bits featuring Dr Oz, Fox News and Brandy. Later, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees have been announced and we discuss the short list of Oscar original songs. We wrap it all up with...

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Apple Studios making a big purchase at Sundance and Laika teaming up with HBCU for an animation studio. Next, the Golden Globe nominations were announced today and we get into details on Super Bowl LV and several tv bits. Later, bring up The Weeknd a lot in music news and the even more music bits. We wrap it all up with Google shu...

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. Today we have AMC staving off bankruptcy and 20 Century Pictures delaying movies to the fall. Next, NBCSports will be shutting down by the end of the year and a Harry Potter series is in the works for HBO MAX. Later, the famous Sub Pop Records will be opening their very first store location in Seattle and Jojo Siwa uses Lady Gaga to announce th...

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. Today we have another possible push for movie release dates and Warner Bros moves forward with a Wonka prequel film. Next, Pepsi and Coca-Cola decide not to run commercials during the Super Bowl and the UK issues new guidelines for TV and films. Later, Phil Spector and Olivia Rodrigo get mini dives and music Bits range from pardons to inaugurat...

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. Today we start with Deadpool joining the MCU according to Kevin Feige and the SAG Awards get the new date of April 4th. Next, Roku has purchased the Quibi catalog and Jeopardy announced its upcoming lineup of guest hosts. Later, Bandsintown Plus launches for at home concerts and Nicki Minaj pays Tracy Chapman for sampling her song. We wrap it a...

Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start Season Six with SAG-AFTRA urging productions to halt as Covid case rise and Sundance Film Festival drive-in experience being cancelled as well. Next, ViacomCBS adds its network channels to Hulu Live and Caillou gets cancelled. Later, the Grammy's are getting delayed until March and Dr. Dre suffers a brain aneurysm. We wrap it all up wi...

Welcome to special episode of Media Boat Podcast. Today we talk about all the other news stories of the past year and everything we usually don't cover, but happened during the year. On top of that we have notable deaths that occurred this year all culminating to our look ahead to the following year. All this and more on this special episode of Media Boat Podcast. 

Welcome to 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 films we saw this year all culminating to our film of the year. All this and more on this special episode of Media Boat Podcast. 

Welcome to the season 5 finale of the Media Boat Podcast. Today have AP breakthrough actor of the year. Next, Michael Shur has concerns for if tv production can return to normal. Later, Daft Punk releases new material for a 10 year old film. We wrap it all up with the best of Steam for 2020. We mainly have thoughts on Wonder Woman 1984 and Soul. All this and more on the season finale of the Media...

Welcome to 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 TV shows we saw this year all culminating to our show of the year. All this and more on this special episode of Media Boat Podcast.