Kenton tells Dan all about the Emmys while Dan signs up for ad-supported Netflix and Disney+. They talk about all of the major streaming services and their encroachment into cable TV's "live" territory.

For more on The Emmys: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/2024-news-documentary-emmys-night-one-winners-1236012051/

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Kenton and Dan mourn the loss of James Earl Jones, the voice of Darth Vader, among many other iconic roles. Also, Disney is sued over Plasticine Tarkin, and Dan cleanses his Star Wars palate after The Acolyte with an Andor re-watch.

⁠James Earl Jones, acclaimed actor and voice of Darth Vader, dies at 93 | AP News⁠

Disney sued over use of dead actor’s pictures in Star Wars spin-off (msn.com)

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Canada's traditional radio and TV brands are STRUGGLING in this new media landscape, and have been for some time. But fear not, Dan has a solution: Federal Goverment Regulations!

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Dan and Kenton talk about the cancellation of The Acolyte, watch the recent Skeleton Crew trailer, and search for Mark Hamill on the streets of Winnipeg.

In case you missed the Skeleton Crew trailer: https://youtu.be/a6voXgBlmpk?si=gEPZBIF0rZA60mhu

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Dan and Kenton talk about the massive shift in audience viewing habits from traditional cable to streaming services.

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Dan and Kenton tear apart the final episode of The Acolyte. Spoiler alert, everything did NOT come together in the end.

Rest in peace, Bob Newhart:

https://ca.news.yahoo.com/cbs-bob-newhart-tribute-special-001400675.html

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Dan and Kenton discuss the passing of Hollywood legend Shelley Duvall before moving on to the penultimate episode of Star Wars: The Acolyte. Will the series improve at all before the finale?

Rest in Peace, Shelley Duvall: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2024/jul/12/shelley-duvall-obituary

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Dan and Kenton discuss the new Beverly Hills Cop movie before diving into the latest installment of The Acolyte as it continues to confuse.

Lucasfilm Creative Executive Pablo Hidalgo gets a shout-out from Acolyte showrunner Leslye Headland: https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/leslye-headland-acolyte-episode-5-interview-star-wars-qimir-cortosis

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Dan and Kenton discuss the first 2024 U.S. Presidential Debate before diving into Episode 5 of The Acolyte. One of these things went better than the other.

Ratings for the first 2024 U.S. Presidential Election: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/biden-trump-first-2024-debate-tv-ratings-1235934892/

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Dan and Kenton talk about the fourth episode of Star Wars: Acolyte and its continuing storytelling issues.

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