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Monkey Nut Punch - The Podcast

Monkey Nut Punch

Welcome to the Monkey Nut Punch podcast, three un-informed individuals talk about TV, Films and Games. Grabba cuppa tea and join us.

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85:52

Star Wars Retcon Rumours, RoboCop Returns & Gen V...

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2026/04/26

Welcome back to the Monkey Nut Punch Podcast – Episode 379, where franchises are rebooting, retconning, and occasionally pulling the plug.NEWS A new RoboCop series finally gets the green light at Amazon Studios — can the franchise work on TV? After a legal battle with Lucasfilm, Gina Carano is reportedly in talks for a Star Wars comeback. Star Wars may be taking its first steps toward retconning the sequel trilogy — rumour, reality, or fan wishful thinking? Gen V is cancelled after two seasons, but

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90:31

New Star Trek Movie, Bond Search & Top Gun 3 Update |...

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2026/04/19

Welcome back to the Monkey Nut Punch Podcast – Episode 378, where the biggest franchises in entertainment are quietly gearing up for their next move. NEWS Paramount officially confirms a new Star Trek movie, but keeps details locked down — what direction could the franchise take next? Amazon MGM says the search for the next James Bond is ongoing, promising a careful and respectful approach to casting 007. Top Gun 3 is in development, with a script underway aiming to reunite Tom Cruise and Jerry

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83:28

Bad Robot Downsizing, Extraction 3 & Spider-Man...

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2026/04/12

Welcome back to the Monkey Nut Punch Podcast – Episode 377, where studios cut back in one breath… and double down on franchises in the next.NEWS J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot faces major downsizing — what does this mean for one of Hollywood’s most high-profile production companies? Extraction 3 is officially in the works at Netflix, with Chris Hemsworth and Idris Elba returning for another round. Rumours around Star Trek: United continue to grow as Paramount looks beyond Starfleet Academy for the future

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94:44

LOTR Recast, Spaceballs Returns & Daredevil Season 3...

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2026/04/05

Welcome back to the Monkey Nut Punch Podcast – Episode 376, where legacy franchises get reshuffled, revived, and dragged back into the spotlight.NEWS A new Lord of the Rings film confirms a major character recast — bold move or risky gamble for such an iconic role? HBO boss Casey Bloys confirms Harry Potter Season 2 is already being written, with plans to avoid long gaps between seasons. Spaceballs 2 is officially set for an April 2027 release — the parody classic is coming back, but does it still

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102:49

Colbert Writes LOTR, Starfleet Academy Ends & Doctor...

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2026/04/01

Welcome back to the Monkey Nut Punch Podcast – Episode 375, where creative decisions raise eyebrows, franchises shift direction, and some shows don’t make it out alive.NEWS Stephen Colbert is reportedly set to write a new Lord of the Rings film — unexpected choice or secretly perfect fit? Ryan Coogler’s X-Files pilot casts Himesh Patel alongside Danielle Deadwyler — a serious step toward reviving the sci-fi classic. Star Trek: Starfleet Academy is set to end with Season 2 — what went wrong for the

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102:35

Spider-Man Breaks Records, Buffy Reboot Fails &...

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2026/03/22

Welcome back to the Monkey Nut Punch Podcast – Episode 374, where some franchises soar… and others crash before they even get off the ground.NEWS Paradise is officially renewed for Season 3 at Hulu — clearly doing something right. New details emerge on Chloé Zhao’s failed Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot, including the surprising lack of screen time for Sarah Michelle Gellar. What went wrong? Spider-Man: Brand New Day smashes records with a staggering 718.6 million trailer views, becoming the

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102:48

Buffy Reboot Cancelled, Star Trek Spin-Off Teased &...

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2026/03/15

Welcome back to the Monkey Nut Punch Podcast – Episode 373, where nostalgia takes a hit, rumours run wild, and some classic franchises might be circling back.NEWS Sarah Michelle Gellar confirms she’s “really sad” the long-discussed Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot has officially been cancelled. A Star Trek showrunner teases a potential new spin-off that could revisit one of the franchise’s most iconic eras. The Doctor Who 2026 Christmas special might be a throwback to a beloved episode — nostalgia

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117:40

Godzilla x Kong Leaks, Baldur’s Gate HBO & Daredevil...

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2026/02/15

Welcome back to the Monkey Nut Punch Podcast – Episode 371, where monsters evolve, video games invade prestige TV, and Marvel keeps swinging.NEWS Fresh rumoured plot leaks for Godzilla x Kong: Supernova suggest Kong might be getting yet another upgrade. Necessary escalation… or franchise inflation? An “outstanding” sci-fi thriller hailed as a masterclass in tension gets an exciting new-season update — proof smart genre storytelling still has life. HBO is developing a Baldur’s Gate series from The

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74:40

Disney CEO Exit, Harry Potter Returns & Fallout...

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2026/02/02

Lots of Technical Issues this week and my audio when out Welcome back to the Monkey Nut Punch Podcast – Episode 371, where legacy franchises, studio power moves, and long-running shows all face the spotlight. NEWS Slow Horses drops a bombshell in Season 5, and a cast member hints there’s still much more to uncover about Gary Oldman’s Jackson Lamb. Bob Iger is reportedly stepping down as Disney CEO before the end of 2026 — what does this mean for Disney’s increasingly shaky franchise strategy? HBO

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100:16

Hulk Confirmed, Star Wars Rumours & Doctor Who...

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2026/01/25

Welcome back to the Monkey Nut Punch Podcast – Episode 370, where long-running franchises show their cracks — and sometimes just admit it out loud.NEWS Mark Ruffalo finally confirms whether The Hulk will appear in Avengers: Doomsday, putting months of speculation to rest. For All Mankind Season 5 gets a confirmed release date, a first look, and a surprise The Killing reunion. A new rumour claims a major Star Wars character could be returning — and honestly, the logic behind it is… confusing. A

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110:19

Star Wars Boss Exits, Lara Croft Revealed & Fallout...

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2026/01/18

Welcome back to the Monkey Nut Punch Podcast – Episode 369, where long-running franchises face reality checks and studios redraw the map. NEWS A major Star Wars boss departs after steering the franchise through its controversial reboot era. What does this actually mean for the future? Matt Smith’s upcoming Star Wars movie is said to be taking inspiration from Stranger Things — tone shift or trend-chasing? Daisy Ridley shares a fresh update on her long-delayed return to Star Wars, with the next

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94:30

Stranger Things Myth Debunked, Godzilla Returns &...

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2026/01/11

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,”

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106:41

Stranger Things Expands, Pluribus Delays & Marvel’s...

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2026/01/04

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

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113:59

Fallout Expands, Evans Returns & Star Wars Chaos |...

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2025/12/21

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

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91:29

Tron Axed, Supergirl Rises & 28 Years Later Expands |...

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2025/12/14

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 —

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92:05

Doctor Who Shocks BBC, Netflix Buys WB?! | Men in...

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2025/12/07

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

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99:39

Amazon Revives Stargate! | Avatar’s End, Wednesday,...

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2025/11/30

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. EW.com +1 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

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97:09

New Star Trek Movie, Shogun S2, Line of Duty Returns...

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2025/11/16

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

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98:25

Gremlins 3, New Star Trek, Godzilla Sequel & Doctor...

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2025/11/09

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

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119:14

Doctor Who’s Future, Spielberg’s UFO Film & Witcher...

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2025/11/02

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

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