Welcome back to the Monkey Nut Punch Podcast – Episode 368, where leaks spiral, rumours implode, and legacy franchises keep arguing with themselves.

NEWS

Godzilla Minus Zero locks in a November release date — the King is marching back to cinemas.

The internet convinces itself a secret Stranger Things finale exists… except it doesn’t. We break down the “Conformity Gate” myth and how fans talked themselves into it.

A leaked report claims Supergirl villains are a human-trafficking “bunch of losers,” creating some very awkward implications for Jason Momoa’s Lobo.

A Marvel movie legend is tipped to join The Batman Part II alongside Scarlett Johansson — but who are they actually playing?

Peter Capaldi argues modern Doctor Who suffers from scale, saying it lost something vital compared to when he loved it. Is bigger really worse?

Black Mirror officially renewed for Season 8 — bleak futures remain safely on schedule.

TRAILERS

Avengers: Doomsday – Loki trailer leans hard into multiverse chaos and timeline collapse.

U Are the Universe — a Ukrainian sci-fi adventure offering something smaller, stranger, and refreshingly human.

REVIEW

Fallout – Season 2: does the show justify Amazon’s confidence, or is it already showing franchise fatigue?

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Welcome back to the Monkey Nut Punch Podcast – Episode 367, where endings don’t really end and franchises just keep multiplying.

NEWS

The Duffer Brothers reveal a Stranger Things spinoff set in a new town, with new characters, and a whole new corner of the universe. Is this smart expansion or brand overreach?

Bad news for fans of Pluribus — Apple TV+ confirms a disappointing delay for Season 2, raising questions about momentum and long-term commitment.

Avatar: Fire and Ash storms past a major box office milestone, outperforming five of 2025’s current Top 10 films and proving Pandora still prints money.

TRAILERS

The Odyssey — myth, scale, and cinematic ambition collide in the first official trailer.

Marvel Television’s Wonder Man finally steps into the spotlight — but does it feel like Marvel finding its feet again, or more noise?

Avengers: Doomsday — the teaser confirms the December 18, 2026 release and signals Marvel is going all-in… again.

REVIEWS

Pluribus Finale — did the season stick the landing or fumble its own ambition?

Fallout — Season 2, Episode 2: expanding the world without losing the tone.

Stranger Things Finale — the end of an era: payoff, problems, and what it means for the future of the franchise.

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Welcome back to the Monkey Nut Punch Podcast – Episode 366, where franchises refuse to die and creators insist they’re right.

NEWS

Apple TV+ and Legendary expand the Monsterverse with a Young Lee Shaw series starring Wyatt Russell — prequels are the new sequels.

The Fallout video game boss confirms Season 3 of the Amazon series is already being written, alongside new in-game storylines. This machine is rolling.

Jamie Campbell Bower shocks audiences by reprising his Stranger Things role live on Broadway in The First Shadow.

Chris Evans’ return in Avengers: Doomsday is officially confirmed after weeks of leaks and denials.

James Cameron promises a new Terminator film with no callbacks and no Arnold, claiming he wants to do things audiences “aren’t imagining.” Brave… or foolish?

SpaceGodzilla is officially confirmed for Godzilla x Kong: Supernova. Subtlety remains extinct.

Rian Johnson admits he hoped The Last Jedi would cause outrage, arguing that handling Star Wars “with kid gloves” is the real sin.

James Gunn shuts down rumours around Man of Tomorrow, firmly denying Brainiac and Dave Bautista involvement.

TRAILERS

Disclosure Day — paranoia and conspiracy vibes dialled up.

The Sheep Detectives — family-friendly mystery with unexpected charm.

Stranger Things 5: Volume 2 final trailer concept — fan hype meets speculation.

REVIEWS

Pluribus — Season 1, Episode 8: payoff or political posturing?

Fallout — Season 2, Episode 1: does it justify Amazon doubling down?

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Welcome back to the Monkey Nut Punch Podcast, Episode 365 — where franchises live, die, and occasionally get rebooted out of spite.

NEWS

Ruth Wilson’s “gripping” British thriller from the Slow Horses boss confirms a return with a brand-new twisted mystery — prestige TV still doing it properly.

28 Years Later 3 gets a major update, with Cillian Murphy involved again after an “electric” response to the sequel. Horror might actually be back.

Ted Season 2 officially sets its Peacock release date — crude, chaotic, and somehow still alive.

Disney quietly takes the Tron franchise offline following the Ares flop with Jared Leto — neon dreams officially unplugged?

TRAILERS

Paradise Season 2 — Hulu teases a darker, sharper return.

Supergirl — first teaser lands and DC starts trying to look confident again.

Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic — legends, lore, and fan expectations collide.

Hijack Season 2 — Apple TV+ doubles down on high-altitude tension.

Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2 — Netflix shows more faith, bigger scope, and higher stakes.

REVIEW

Pluribus — ambition, politics, and whether it actually sticks the landing.

RETRO REVIEW

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine — revisiting the episode that proves why DS9 remains Star Trek’s sharpest edge.

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Welcome to Monkey Nut Punch Podcast – Episode 364, where the entertainment world seems to be speed-running madness this week.

NEWS

Doctor Who showrunner promises a 2026 Christmas special so wild it left BBC execs “jaws agape.” Bold or bonkers? Let's dissect.

Men in Black 5 officially in development at Sony — is there any juice left in the neuralyzer?

Netflix drops $72 billion to buy Warner Bros’ film & streaming businesses. The industry quake begins.

Sydney Sweeney fires back at backlash over the “Great Jeans” ad, calling out invented motives and labels.

Stranger Things lore expands: The stage play The First Shadow finally explains Vecna’s cave phobia — and it actually matters.

TRAILERS

28 Years Later: The Bone Temple — the international trailer brings bleak, brutal energy. Are we witnessing a true horror comeback?

The Boys teases its final season with a trailer dripping in political spite, gore, and unhinged Homelander energy.

REVIEWS

Pluribus — political drama done right, or all sizzle and no steak?

Tulsa King — Stallone still swinging or phoning it in?

Retro Review: Star Trek: Deep Space Nine — revisiting the episode that proves DS9 still hits harder than most modern sci-fi.

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Welcome back to Episode 363 of Monkey Nut Punch — grab a cuppa and settle in for another wild ride through the madness of pop-culture, trailers and reviews 

NEWS

Amazon greenlights a brand-new Stargate series — what this means for the franchise and fans old and new. 

Avatar: Fire and Ash — could this be the final chapter in the Avatars saga? We dissect the talk from director James Cameron.

Casting news drops as Wednesday brings in Eva Green as Aunt Ophelia — what vibe might this give the show?

The upcoming Far Cry TV series from FX gets real thanks to showrunners Noah Hawley & Rob Mac — this could shake up gaming adaptations.

Plus: Benedict Cumberbatch dishes on a new novel adaptation he says inspired the Bond franchise — might 007 be getting a literary facelift?

TRAILERS

First reactions to the sleek new trailer for Project Hail Mary

Creepy chills from the brand-new trailer for Return to Silent Hill (2026) — horror fans, expect jittery knees

REVIEWS

Pluribus — does this political thriller live up to the hype?

First thoughts on Stranger Things Season 5 Part 1 — is Hawkins set to deliver another wild finale?

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In Episode 362 of the Monkey Nut Punch Podcast, we cover huge TV and film announcements, fresh trailers, and sharp reviews — from Star Trek to Shōgun and beyond.

News Highlights:

Star Trek is boldly going again — Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley (Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves) are developing a new movie for Paramount.

Shōgun creators promise an even bigger and bloodier Season 2, with “epic war sequences” and a surprising love story at its core.

Reports suggest Line of Duty is returning with its full original cast — can AC-12 crack one more case?

Luther is back! Idris Elba and Ruth Wilson reunite for a brand-new movie at Netflix, reigniting the dark cat-and-mouse dynamic between Luther and Alice Morgan.

Trailer Talk:

Fallout Season 2 trailer teases more chaos, mutants, and Vault-Tec mischief.

Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die trailer drops — Sam Rockwell leads a meta, time-bending action-comedy.

Reviews:

Pluribus — Apple TV’s political thriller goes full tension.

Tulsa King — Stallone’s mobster series keeps its swagger alive.

Retro Review:

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine – Looking for Par’Mach in All the Wrong Places — romance, comedy, and Klingon courtship collide.

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In Episode 361 of the Monkey Nut Punch Podcast, we unpack a massive week in entertainment news — from returning monsters to sci-fi reboots and political thrillers.

News Highlights:

It’s official: Gremlins 3 is in development! After years of rumours, Gizmo and the gang are heading back to the big screen.

Paramount is moving on from the Star Trek Kelvin timeline and developing a completely new film unconnected to J.J. Abrams’ reboot universe.

Toho drops the first teaser for its sequel to Godzilla Minus One, revealing the title and teasing another emotional monster epic.

Doctor Who’s spin-off The War Between the Land and the Sea stirs debate by renaming the classic Sea Devils amid claims the old name was “racist.”

The Night Manager Season 2 finally has a release date — and a new trailer that promises more espionage, betrayal, and Tom Hiddleston brooding.

Trailer Talk:

Percy Jackson & The Olympians trailer lands — Disney+ teases a faithful, myth-filled adventure for a new generation.

Reviews:

Pluribus — Apple TV’s latest political thriller goes deep into power and paranoia.

Tulsa King — Stallone’s mob drama continues to mix muscle with heart in Season 2.

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In Episode 360 of the Monkey Nut Punch Podcast, we cover the latest in sci-fi, streaming, and cinema news — from Gallifrey to Hawkins, and everything in between.

News Highlights:

The Witcher showrunner defends changes to Netflix’s adaptation, saying the books and games “still exist” for fans who prefer other versions.

The BBC confirms Doctor Who’s long-term future following its Disney+ deal — plus details about the upcoming Christmas special.

Sydney Sweeney responds to James Bond 26 casting rumours and addresses speculation about her potential role.

Doctor Who’s new spin-off officially lands this December with fresh images teasing a “thrilling” tone.

Steven Spielberg reunites with his legendary collaborator John Williams for a new UFO-themed film — could this be the Close Encounters follow-up fans have wanted?

Trailer Talk:

Stranger Things 5 official trailer drops, teasing the final showdown in Hawkins.

Reviews:

Slow Horses — Apple TV’s brilliant spy series continues to impress with wit and tension.

Tulsa King — Stallone’s mob drama keeps its swagger in Season 2.

Retro Review:

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine – Apocalypse Rising & Broken Link — Klingon intrigue, changeling revelations, and Sisko in full warrior mode.

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In Episode 359 of the Monkey Nut Punch Podcast, we break down the latest movie and TV news, trailers, and reviews — from galaxies far, far away to the gritty world of espionage and mobsters.

News Highlights:

A beloved 1960s TV series is getting a modern reboot, with a major Hollywood star reportedly in talks to lead the project.

Star Wars fans fly a plane over Disney Studios with a “Save The Hunt for Ben Solo” banner after Adam Driver revealed the rejected Kylo Ren movie idea.

Amazon MGM reportedly paid $20 million to gain creative control of the James Bond franchise. What does this mean for 007’s cinematic future?

Star Trek’s Scott Bakula teases a return as President Archer in a new mission that could reshape the Federation timeline.

Trailer Talk:

Pluribus — Apple TV’s new political thriller drops its first trailer, promising intrigue, deception, and high-stakes drama.

Reviews:

Slow Horses — Apple TV’s brilliantly cynical spy series continues to shine with sharp writing and stellar performances.

Tulsa King — Stallone’s mobster saga blends humour and heart in its latest run.

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