Host: Cortrice Jones
Producer: Lance John
Production Studio: Gifted Sounds Network
Key Updates in TV and Film: IATSE Negotiations, Podcasting Wins, and Streaming News
Summary - On this episode of TV & Film Beat, host Cortrice Jones discusses ongoing IATSE contract negotiations with studios focused on safety after multiple tragic incidents. The iHeartPodcast Network writers ratified their first WGAE contract, improving conditions and pay. Paramount+ will raise prices on August 20th, reflecting industry trends.
Show Notes:
IATSE Contract Negotiations
- Safety concerns on set following a series of tragic incidents.
- Notable incidents on the sets of Peacock’s "Hysteria!", Marvel’s "Wonder Man", Eddie Murphy’s "The Pickup", and "9-1-1".
- The role of IATSE in advocating for safer work environments.
- Upcoming negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers.
- Discussion on whether financial penalties or legislative action is needed for meaningful changes.
Podcasting Wins
- The Writers Guild of America East (WGAE) ratifies its first contract with iHeartPodcast Network.
- End of two years of negotiations and an Unfair Labor Practice charge.
- Improved working conditions and fair compensation for podcast writers.
- WGAE President Lisa Takeuchi Cullen’s statement on the importance of fair compensation.
Streaming News
- Paramount Global announces a price hike for Paramount+ streaming service, effective August 20th.
- Details on the price increase for the Paramount+ with Showtime plan and the Essential plan.
- Despite the price hike, Paramount+ remains competitively priced with a strong content lineup.
- Upcoming content highlights: NFL on CBS, Dexter: Original Sin, Frasier’s revival, and more.
More
- The latest developments in TV and film industry safety protocols.
- The impact of new contracts on podcasting industry standards.
- How streaming services like Paramount+ are adjusting their pricing and content strategies.
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Tags: Television, film, news, contract negotiations, safety concerns, tragic incidents, crew safety, IATSE, negotiations, Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, work environments, podcasting, Writers Guild of America East, iHeartPodcast Network, contract, streaming, Paramount+, price hike, content
Kadokawa hit by a cyber attack, some services resume in June. Demon Slayer's final Hashira Training Arc episodes extended in June. Tokyo Revengers spin-off ends winter 2024. Metroid Prime 4 Beyond launches in 2025. Farmagia trailer out, game launches November 1 with an anime project.
Show Notes
Cyber Attack Delays Kadokawa's Releases, Accounting With Niconico Expected to Stay Offline for 1 Month or More - https://bit.ly/3zdXsIT
Demon Slayer: Hashira Training Arc Anime Ends With 2 Extended Episodes - https://bit.ly/4eAiDVS
Tokyo Revengers: A Letter from Keisuke Baji Manga Ends in 6th Volume - https://bit.ly/4ev34i1
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Switch Game's Announcement Trailer Reveals 2025 Release - https://bit.ly/4eBVhPM
Farmagia Game's Extended Trailer Unveils Asian Kung-Fu Generation's Theme Song, Anime Project - https://bit.ly/3znGbgj
Get ready for a whirlwind of news updates in the anime world! From manga bestseller rankings to upcoming anime premieres, classic film restorations, and the launch of a new arc in a beloved series, this script is packed with excitement and anticipation.
Show Notes
Jujutsu Kaisen, Berserk Deluxe, Spy x Family Manga Rank on NYT May Bestseller List - https://bit.ly/4dDMWuk
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Manga Goes on Another Hiatus - https://bit.ly/4dvRkLX
Anime Expo Hosts World Premiere Screening of 1st Episode of GoHands' Momentary Lily Original Anime - https://bit.ly/3yiAxvF
Gebeka Int'l Acquires Worldwide Sales Rights to 4K Remaster of Mamoru Oshii's Angel's Egg Anime - https://bit.ly/3wnmJiV
Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation II Season's New Promo Video Previews Next Arc - https://bit.ly/3wxM35E
In this episode of PNC Tech Beat, we cover lots of news about OpenAI's quest for more training data, Disney's gravity-defying Stuntronics, podcasting standards evolution, and a revolutionary rocket propulsion system. Strap in for a whirlwind of innovation and excitement!
OpenAI and Friends Cut Corners To Gobble Up Training Data
Disney’s Stuntronics
[ https://sites.disney.com/waltdisneyimagineering/stuntronics/ ]
More Transcription Standards, Please?
Off We Go With SciEngineer Charles Buhler to Break the Law… s of Physics
[ https://www.exoduspropulsion.space/ ][ https://www.popularmechanics.com/space/rockets/a60608517/overcome-earth-gravity/ ][ https://www.linkedin.com/company/exodus-propulsion-technologies-inc/ ]
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We delve into the latest buzz in entertainment and culture. From the renewed allure of "Bridgerton" on Netflix to Star Trek: Strange New Worlds alongside Star Trek: Lower Decks, to the anticipated return of John Cena in DC’s "Peacemaker" for Season 2. We also take a look at the WGA Awards and we get ready for the thrilling Olympics set in Paris.
Tune in for a jam-packed discussion on all things entertainment on this episode of T.V. & Film Beat!
Topics:
Bridgerton Blossoms Again on Netflix
U.S.S. Enterprise Continues as U.S.S. Cerritos Says Farewell in the Fall
Peacemaker Season 2
A Nod to Union Strength at the WGA Awards
The Olympics in Paris
Welcome to PNC Anime Beat! Today, Netflix's "One Piece" adaptation wins big, while Kyoto police tackle a real-life Pokémon scandal. Comedy Central greenlights a nostalgic "Golden Axe" series, and Crunchyroll unveils English dubs for upcoming shows. Sadly, we also bid farewell to legendary voice actor Yasuo Muramatsu. Stay passionate, anime fans! See you next time!
Show Notes
Live-Action One Piece Series Wins at 2024 Writers Guild Awards - https://bit.ly/449U39C
Japanese Man Arrested for Selling Hacked Versions of Pokémon in Pokémon Violet Game - https://bit.ly/3xLlwSR
Sega's Golden Axe Game Gets 10-Episode Animated Series on Comedy Central - https://bit.ly/3w80AET
Crunchyroll Announces English Dub Cast, Release Dates for Wind Breaker, An Archdemon's Dilemma, A Condition Called Love Anime - https://bit.ly/4aHiwp8
Voice Actor Yasuo Muramatsu Dies at 91 - https://bit.ly/3xLm6Qx
Dive into the latest anime buzz with "PNC Anime Beat"! Mobile Fighter G Gundam celebrates its 30th anniversary with exciting teasers, while Studio Ghibli's "The Boy and the Heron" soars at the Chinese box office. Sequels abound with "Shaman King Flowers" and "Ultraman Arc" hitting screens soon. And "Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture" promises intense action in May. Stay tuned for more anime excitement!
Show Notes
New Character Teased for G Gundam Anime's 30th Anniversary - https://bit.ly/3TZrkzD
China Becomes Biggest Market for The Boy and the Heron, Earning US$73 Million in 1st 5 Days - https://bit.ly/43Tsdyd
Netflix Lists Shaman King Flowers Anime for April 21 - https://bit.ly/3UhpJGo
Ultraman Arc Series to Air, Stream in Asia With Simultaneous Dubs - https://bit.ly/3vPMfwO
Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture Anime Reveals 14 More Cast Members - https://bit.ly/3JdKaOq
Show Host - Cortrice Jones
Summary - Get set for "Ballerina," a John Wick spinoff starring Ana de Armas. Then, hold onto your seats for "Joker: Folie à Deux" with Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga. Plus, "Five Nights at Freddy’s 2" is set to terrify, while Freddie Highmore brings laughs with a dark spoof. And don't miss Margot Robbie's "Monopoly" project—nostalgia meets excitement! Tune in for the scoop and stay Hollywood-savvy!
Show Notes
Ana de Armas' Ballerina meets Keanu Reeves' John Wick in fiery CinemaCon footage - https://ew.com/ballerina-cinemacon-footage-ana-de-armas-meets-keanu-reeves-john-wick-8629682
Joaquin Phoenix gets his Joker smile from Lady Gaga's Harley Quinn in hallucinatory Joker: Folie à Deux trailer - https://ew.com/joker-folie-a-deux-trailer-lady-gaga-joaquin-phoenix-8625054
‘Five Nights At Freddy’s Sequel Coming In Fall 2025 – CinemaCon - https://deadline.com/2024/04/five-nights-at-freddys-sequel-movie-cinemacon-1235881145/
Freddie Highmore serves 'yummy methamphetamine' in spoof of infamous Willy Wonka fan experience - https://ew.com/freddie-highmore-willy-wonka-factory-spoof-fan-experience-8629525
Margot Robbie's LuckyChap to produce Monopoly movie following Barbie success - https://ew.com/margot-robbie-boards-monopoly-movie-as-producer-following-barbie-8629606
Tags - Pondering Nerdcast, TV, film, entertainment, coming soon, new, commentary, Joaquin Phoenix, Willy Wonka, Five Nights At Freddy’s, Margot Robbie, Monopoly, Freddie Highmore, Lady Gaga, Harley Quinn, Joker, Folie à Deux, Ana de Armas, Keanu Reeves, CinemaCon, Fall 2025, Jimmy Kimmel
In this episode of PNC Tech Beat, we cover lots of news about stepping into the future with Skeletonics, the yearly Maker Fair gathering, the cost of online vulnerability, transforming legal defense with AI, and the NTT Sonority headphones unveiled at CES 2024.
Topics:
Skeletonics Exoskeleton Suit.
Maker Faire, Where Ideas Become Reality.
Like Anthony O’Neal, You’d Better Guard Your Online Presence.
Can JusticeText Inspire Other Tech Leaders to Innovate on Justice Improvement Products?
Hear It All, Feel it All With NTT Sonority!
All this and more on this episode of PNC Tech Beat.
Reference Links
00:23 Skeletonics Exoskeleton Suit
[ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bN_RAl1SmVc ][ Aura sponsorship deal with Anthony O'Neal to promote a 14-day free trial ]
00:55 Maker Faire, Where Ideas Become Reality
[ https://www.youtube.com/shorts/EzDebTwCx1E ][ https://www.instagram.com/skeletonics/ ][ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3ccT6E-PKE ]
01:44 Like Anthony O’Neal, You’d Better Guard Your Online Presence
[ https://makerfaire.com/bay-area/ ][ http://radar.oreilly.com/2013/01/why-we-spun-out-maker-media.html ] [ https://github.com/evil-mad/EggBot?utm_source=makethings.make.co&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=the-original-eggbot ]
02:07 Can JusticeText Inspire Other Tech Leaders to Innovate on Justice Improvement Products?
02:46 Hear It All, Feel it All With NTT Sonority!
[ https://group.ntt/en/magazine/blog/psz/ ][ https://ntt-sonority.com/en/ ][ https://www.nwm.global/ ][ https://group.ntt/en/newsrelease/2022/11/09/221109a.html ][ https://www.instagram.com/nwm_sound/ ]
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Join host Cortrice in this packed episode of TV & Film Beat, where we explore the 31st New York African Film Festival's diverse lineup, the expanding Matrix universe, Craig Gillespie's take on "Supergirl," Lady Gaga's Harley Quinn in "Joker: Folie à Deux," and the return of Jon Bernthal as The Punisher in "Daredevil: Born Again." Dive into the world of cinema and television with us!
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Dive into the latest in entertainment news with updates on X-Men 97, the intense drama in House of the Dragon, Euphoria's filming pause, successful box office hits like Kung Fu Panda 4 and Dune Part 2, along with exciting rumors about the next James Bond actor. Get ready for a rollercoaster ride through the world of TV and film!
Show Notes
No one does Storm quite like the animated X-Men - https://bit.ly/49kkwSM
Greens vs. Blacks: House of the Dragon showrunner breaks down secrets from season 2's dueling trailers - https://bit.ly/49onm9l
‘Euphoria’ Season 3 Shoot Delayed, HBO Series Still Targeting 2025 Return - https://bit.ly/49lVJNS
‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ Nears $300M Global; ‘Dune 2’ Closing In On $600M; ‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’ Traps $16M+ In Phase 1 Overseas Bow – International Box Office - https://bit.ly/4ahMEHv
Former James Bond Star Approves Aaron Taylor-Johnson As Next 007 Agent - https://bit.ly/3xvWxCA
Get the latest scoop on Regina King's portrayal of Shirley Chisholm, the success of Ghostbusters Frozen Empire at the box office, Drake Bell's revelations about kids' TV, the thrilling Penguin series trailer, and the return of Beetlejuice with Michael Keaton!
Show Notes
Unbossed! Regina King & John Ridley Honor Shirley Chisholm’s Life & Legacy, Talk Netflix Movie On ElectionLine Podcast - https://bit.ly/4ajm1BN
‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’ Propels Franchise Past $1B As Sequel Opens To $45M+ – Sunday AM Update - https://bit.ly/3TGYx2n
Drake Bell Gives First Interview Since Release Of Scandalous Documentary ‘Quiet On Set’ - https://bit.ly/3TGGWaR
‘The Penguin’ Trailer: Colin Farrell Gets Fierce In ‘Batman’ Spinoff Series For Max; Fall Premiere Set - https://bit.ly/4akitPV
It's showtime! Michael Keaton breaks free in first Beetlejuice Beetlejuice trailer - https://bit.ly/4alKG8U
Tech Tales: Deepfakes, Drones, and DoorDashery
Description: In this episode of PNC Tech Beat, we cover lots of news about NASA and ESA, Wendy’s, Wing, and DoorDash, Fortnite’s gifts from Grumpygran1948, Kate Middleton, the end of ACP, and more.
[ https://www.getinternet.gov/apply?ln=RW5nbGlzaA%3D%3D ] [ https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/02/27/fact-sheet-vice-president-harris-announces-progress-in-lowering-internet-costs-for-families-funding-to-expand-high-speed-internet-access/ ]
Kate family’s deepfake photo rumor
[ https://www.vogue.com/article/kate-middleton-princess-of-wales-post-surgery-photograph ]
[ https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20240311-how-to-spot-a-manipulated-image ]
[ TO LEARN MORE https://newsinitiative.withgoogle.com/resources/trainings/verification/ ]
Grumpygran1948
[ https://www.twitch.tv/grumpygran1948 ] [ https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m001xd82?src_origin=BBCS_BBC ]
Wendy’s DoorDash to Drones
[ https://about.doordash.com/en-us/news/doordash-and-wing-announce-drone-delivery-pilot-in-the-us ][ Announcements ]
We’re Polluting MARS now?
[ https://www.esa.int/Space_Safety/Clean_Space/Q_A_on_Clean_Space ][ https://mars.nasa.gov/resources/27936/supercams-rmi-spots-ingenuitys-broken-rotor/ ][ https://mars.nasa.gov/resources/25716/supercam-calibration-target-on-mars/ ]
From new English dubs to same-day streams, fans have plenty to look forward to. Don't miss the "Terraformars" manga comeback and the "Future Saga" DLC for Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2. So, grab your popcorn and get ready for some serious anime action!
Show Notes
HIDIVE Reveals English Dubs for Helck, The Most Heretical Lost Boss Queen, More - https://bit.ly/3IYSmBS
Crunchyroll to Stream Kaiju No. 8 Anime Subbed Simultaneously With Japanese Broadcast, Same-Day Dub (Updated) - https://bit.ly/3TWuo0r
Bros. Japan to Produce Over 10 Anime Titles Per Year - https://bit.ly/49gHkCD
Terraformars Manga Resumes After 5-Year Hiatus on April 4 - https://bit.ly/3vm6fqQ
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 Game's Trailer Teases New 'Future Saga' DLC - https://bit.ly/3VDYMOz
In this episode of PNC Tech Beat, we cover lots of news about wood chips, flood waters, and more. Are we an Avatar The Last Airbender podcast? No, that’s Anime Beat territory.
Links
In August 2023, MindGeek rebranded as Aylo so its hedge fund could carry its sexy burdens
[ https://tcrn.ch/48UIgMP ][ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aylo ]
Wood chips can be turned into graphite, says New Zealand company CarbonScrape
[ https://bit.ly/4csL1Iw ][ https://bit.ly/4cj0Ot8 ]
Berlin techno gets recognition by an educational and cultural sector of the United Nations.
[ https://bit.ly/3INwGJ2 ][ https://bit.ly/4afQbWs ]
TikTok’s future in the US isn’t looking so good, with hard feelings flaring between Congress and China.
[ https://bit.ly/3TOnN8p ][ https://tcrn.ch/3viWxp5 ]
Flood water can be a good thing for Liverpool City. That’s what Mersey Tidal Power hopes for.
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Get ready for the latest in anime news! We cover new TV anime adaptations, South Korean live-action adaptations, final manga volumes, a new VR anime experience, and even exciting news - Beast Stars is returning for a final season! Keep those eyes animated and stay tuned for more updates.
Show Notes
I'm a Behemoth Light Novels Get TV Anime - https://bit.ly/4a4WMmO
Korean Live-Action Parasyte Series' Trailer Highlights Escalating Conflict - https://bit.ly/4ar2yi6
Fate/Grand Order From Lostbelt Manga Ends - https://bit.ly/3Py5VMs
Mobile Suit Gundam Silver Phantom VR Anime Reveals Trailer Video, New Visual, Main Staff - https://bit.ly/3INvXHN
Beastars Anime's Final Season Split in 2 Halves - https://bit.ly/4cw4h7K
In this edition of PNC Anime Beat, we've got exciting updates from the anime world! Godzilla won an Oscar, Studio Ghibli's latest film is coming soon, Crunchyroll's spring lineup is full of surprises, Toonami is paying tribute to Akira Toriyama, and Miles Atherton is joining Anime Trending's board of directors. Get ready for an adventure into the world of anime!
Show Notes
Godzilla Minus One Film Wins Oscar for Best Visual Effects - https://bit.ly/3wX6fOg
The Boy and the Heron Film to Stream Exclusively on Max - https://bit.ly/48VHtvd
Crunchyroll Announces Release Schedule for Spring 2024 Anime Season - https://bit.ly/3TlYPLR
Toonami to Air Dragon Ball Z Kai Marathon in Honor of Late Creator Akira Toriyama - https://bit.ly/3TCJbgD
Former Crunchyroll Executive Miles Atherton Joins Anime Trending Site's Board - https://bit.ly/3PkjFKD
In this episode of PNC - Anime Beat, sad news as Akira Toriyama and TARAKO have passed away. But, let's celebrate their legacies. "Hunter x Hunter Nen x Impact" is releasing, and "Jujutsu Kaisen" Season 2 swept the Crunchyroll Anime Awards with 11 wins! Stay animated, folks!
Show Notes
Dragon Ball Creator Akira Toriyama Dies at 68 - https://bit.ly/48LQUgL
Chibi Maruko-chan Anime's Lead Voice Actress TARAKO Dies at 63 - https://bit.ly/3wOP9lK
Godzilla Minus One, The Boy and the Heron Win Japan Academy Film Prizes - https://bit.ly/48Py1t8
Hunter x Hunter Nen x Impact Fighting Game Releases for PS5, Switch, PC via Steam - https://bit.ly/3VeeZcT
Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2024: ‘Jujutsu Kaisen’ Takes 11 Trophies, Including Anime of the Year (Full Winners List) - https://imdb.to/49ASiE9
Tech Tales: Sunny Transit, Innovations, Investments, and Health Security
In this episode of PNC Tech Beat, we cover interesting technological news occurrences, including sunny transit, Chinese electric vehicle potential, OpenAI’s amazing valuation, analyzing “Liquid Gold” for our health, and hacked genetic (biiiig) data sources.
All this and more on this episode of PNC Tech Beat.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:21 Sun-Powered Transit! Sono Motors' Solar Innovations
00:58 BYD’s Yangwang U9’s Got a Musky Capitalist Shaking
01:30 OpenAI’s Recent Valuation Is 80 Billion
01:43 Using the Power of Poop for Global Health Security?
02:09 Our Genetic Data’s Too Precious to Leave Vulnerable!
02:54 Outro
Show Notes:
Reference links
Sun-Powered Transit
BYD’s Yangwang U9
https://bit.ly/49L7YV6
OpenAI’s Recent Valuation
https://bit.ly/3T95TwC
Using the Power of Poop
https://bit.ly/3IaRda3
Our Genetic Data
https://bit.ly/3URHjlk
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In this week's PNC - Anime Beat, Lance John addresses Crunchyroll subscription rumors, clarifying no price hike for now. Duel Masters LOST manga is evolving into a TV anime; Tokyo Revengers Last Mission game delayed to 2024. Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 launches on May 24 for PS5 and Xbox Series XS. Netflix unveils "Ultraman: Rising," a CG animated film coming on June 14. Lance John signs off, promising more anime updates next week.
Show Notes
Crunchyroll States 'No Announcements About Price Change' Except for Funimation Legacy Subscribers - https://bit.ly/48yio9n
Duel Masters LOST Manga Gets TV Anime in Fall - https://bit.ly/48E7rTK
Tokyo Revengers Last Mission Game Delayed Again to General 2024 Release - https://bit.ly/3P3izTt
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 Game's PS5, Xbox Series X|S Versions Launch on May 24 - https://bit.ly/48FIB5U
Netflix Reveals Ultraman: Rising CG Animated Film's June 14 Premiere Date, Key Art - https://bit.ly/3Ilckqk
