We dug deep into the history of cartoons and their subtle influences on the story of the new Chip n' Dale movie. Apparently cartoons can be a lot darker than you think they are!

This discussion was cut from our 5/24 episode and presented in full here.

We have some additional thoughts and insights into The Batman and what we think makes it stand out from most superhero movies lately.

This discussion was cut from our 5/24 episode and presented in full here.

We have an incredibly packed episode, with reviews for several highly anticipated new shows and movies, including the physical release of The Batman! Lots and lots to say this week.

The Batman by John Latchem

Licorice Pizza by John Latchem

Our Father by Stephanie Prange

Chip n' Dale: Rescue Rangers by John Latchem

Bullshit The Game Show by John Latchem

Modern Chillout by penguinmusic from Pixabay

We're joined this week by special guests John Peters, Media and Entertainment Lead of Accenture, and Eric Steinberg, Media Research and Insights Lead from Whip Media. Media Play News Publisher and Editorial Director Thomas K. Arnold leads an in-depth discussion into the future of streaming platforms and how they can best utilize viewer data to develop content that leads to growth.

TV Time, a media aggregator app by Whip Media

Research decks compiled by Accenture:

Streaming's Complex Consumer

Streaming's Next Act

This episode is sponsored by Whip Media.

This week we review the physical release of Uncharted and Hulu's drama miniseries Candy. Afterwards we dig into some numbers around AVOD's growth and Netflix's strategies to reduce its subscriber churn. Finally we round out the show with a shoutout for an upcoming documentary about the street artist Banksy. Check it out!

Uncharted by John Latchem

Candy by Stephanie Prange

Global AVOD Revenue to Reach $70 Billion by 2027 by Erik Gruenwedel

Netflix Could Bow Cheaper Ad-Supported Option by October by Erik Gruenwedel

Netflix Stopping Entire Season Episode Drops Could Curb Subscriber Churn by Erik Gruenwedel

Banksy Most Wanted by Stephanie Prange

Boomerang by Stephanie Prange

Returning guest Mike Fidler, former Sony SVP of Marketing, rejoins the podcast for an extended chat about where he thinks the future of media distribution is headed. We also touch on points around the increasingly crowded streaming market and gaming vying for consumers' attention.

Video Games with your Brother by Mystery Mammal is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.

We're joined this week by show producer Charlie Showley, with reviews for Turning Red and Green Eggs and Ham, as well as the latest news of Dr. Strange's long awaited theatrical release and physical release dates of upcoming movies this week.

Turning Red by John Latchem

Green Eggs and Ham: The Second Serving by Adam Kaunfer

Disney/Marvel's 'Doctor Strange 2' Opens with $185 Million Blockbuster Weekend by Erik Gruenwedel

AMC Entertainment Narrows Q1 Losses Thanks to Superhero Movies by Erik Gruenwedel

Amazon, NBCUniversal Upping Virtual Product Placements Across Streaming Video Content by Erik Gruenwedel

Reno 911!: The Hunt for QAnon by Stephanie Prange

Green Lantern by John Latchem

Most Guys are Losers by Stephanie Prange

This week we have reviews of the classic Charles Bronson action movie Breakout as well as the first season of the Apple TV+ show Slow Horses.

We recap news of the past week surrounding Peacock's upcoming original and licenses movies, and round out with physical release dates for Morbius and more.

Breakout by Kirk Sanderson

Slow Horses by Stephanie Prange

Peacock, Lionsgate Ink Movie Distribution Deal Beginning in 2024 by Erik Gruenwedel

Peacock Announces First Original Movies From Universal Pictures to Bow in 2023 by Erik Gruenwedel

Redbox Gets Access to $50 Million in Additional Financing, Stock Soars by Erik Gruenwedel

Disney+'s 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' Top New Show, Netflix's 'Stranger Things' Top Returning Show Anticipated in May by Stephanie Prange

Morbius by Stephanie Prange

After Yang by Stephanie Prange

Cryo by Stephanie Prange

Secret of Skinwalker Ranch by Stephanie Prange

Kinky Boots by Stephanie Prange

Light Awash by Kevin MacLeod is licensed by the Simplified filmmusic.io Standard License

This week we look at the fallout from Netflix's Q1 earnings and streaming platform news.

We also cover release dates for steelbook special editions for Cabin in the Woods, Grease 2, the restored release of Charles Bronson's Violent City, and more.

Cabin in the Woods by John Latchem Grease 2 by Stephanie Prange Violent City by Kirk Sanderson Doula by Stephanie Prange MacGyver: The Complete Series by Stephanie Prange

End of the Line by Stephanie Prange

Where the Scary Things Are by Stephanie Prange

Row 19 by Stephanie Prange

Compartment No. 6 by Stephanie Prange

Analysts Weigh in Following Netflix's Black Tuesday Financial Report by Erik Gruenwedel Analyst: Netflix's Pain Could be Redbox's Gain by Erik Gruenwedel CNN+ Subscription Streaming Service to Shut Down After Just One Month of Operation by Erik Gruenwedel

This month, Media Play News traces the history of digital distribution, including electronic sellthrough, digital rental, and streaming. Beginning 25 years ago with the launch of DVD, the evolution of how we consume media has led to the present-day ubiquity of streaming.

Childhood Imagination by Homie Cat is licensed under a Creative Commons Attributions License.