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Welcome back to the Monkey Nut Punch Podcast – Episode 400! Join Gareth and Keith as they dive into the latest news, trailers, and reviews from the worlds of science fiction, superheroes, and television. NEWS Amazon is making another attempt at a Stargate reboot, this time with WandaVision creator Jac Schaeffer at the helm. Samuel L. Jackson officially confirms his MCU return as Nick Fury, and James Gunn shares a major filming update for his Superman sequel, Man of Tomorrow. Plus, we discuss the competitive tender bids to regenerate Doctor Who, new details on Marvel’s Zodiac series setting a 2028 release on Disney+, and ABC ordering Rabbit, an American remake of the hit UK series Ludwig from Megan Ganz and Humphrey Ker. TRAILERS Blade Runner 2099 – Our second official look at the highly anticipated sci-fi continuation.Tulsa King Season 4 – Sylvester Stallone returns as the crime saga continues. REVIEWS Ted Lasso (Apple TV+) – We discuss the latest from the pitch. Mobland (Paramount+) – Checking in on the gritty drama. Slow Horses (Apple TV+) – Gary Oldman’s MI5 misfits continue their impressive run. Like, subscribe, and let us know what you think of the Stargate news! For more episodes, reviews, and geek culture coverage, visit Monkey Nut Punch.

Welcome back to the Monkey Nut Punch Podcast – Episode 399! Gareth and Keith dive into the latest superhero shake-ups, blockbuster delays, and big-screen sci-fi news. NEWS Reacher spin-off Neagley hits #1 on Prime Video in the UK to huge acclaim. Avengers: Endgame re-release alters its ending with a surprise Doomsday tease. Spider-Man: No Way Home director tipped for a new Star Wars Skywalker trilogy. Daredevil: Born Again confirmed to end after Season 3—bad news for Street-Level Marvel. Robert Pattinson says his Batman would struggle to fit into James Gunn’s DCU. Warner Bros. delays Gremlins 3 to 2028. TRAILERS The Terminal List Season 2 (Prime Video) Marvel Television's VisionQuest (Disney+) Clayface Final Trailer REVIEWS Apple TV's Dark Matter & Ted Lasso Paramount's Mobland Apple TV's Slow Horses Like, subscribe, and let us know your thoughts in the comments below! More episodes, reviews, and geek culture chaos at www.mnp.ninja.

Welcome back to the Monkey Nut Punch Podcast – Episode 398, where we dive into major franchise revivals, big-screen sequels, and our latest TV reviews! NEWS Is Doctor Who about to solve its biggest problem? 8 intriguing details emerge from the BBC tender. HBO's Harry Potter series casts key characters with a surprising family connection to the original films. The Italian Job reboot revealed for Paramount, with a beloved director tipped to take over the franchise. Brad Pitt is returning for a World War Z sequel at Paramount, with Edward Berger set to direct. Greta Gerwig reveals her Narnia adaptation is inspired by David Bowie and confirms Meryl Streep is voicing Aslan. TRAILERS The Terminal List Season 2 – Prime Video drops the official trailer for Chris Pratt’s returning thriller. REVIEWS We review Dark Matter (Apple TV+), Ted Lasso (Apple TV+), Reacher (Amazon), Ludwig (BBC), MobLand (Paramount), The Gentlemen (Netflix), and Slow Horses (Apple TV+). Like, subscribe, and let us know your thoughts in the comments! Visit www.mnp.ninja for more episodes, reviews, and geek culture news.

Welcome back to Episode 397 of the Monkey Nut Punch Podcast! Gareth and Keith dive headfirst into the wildest geek culture news, trailer reactions, and top-tier reviews. In this episode, we break down Gary Oldman clarifying his comments on Slow Horses co-star Jack Lowden as the next James Bond, and the Slow Horses director revealing why Season 6 combines two Mick Herron books into one epic season! Plus, Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey officially becomes Universal's highest-grossing film of all time, Avengers: Doomsday shatters records with $50M in pre-sales three months ahead of release, the HBO Harry Potter creative team discusses how much they look back on the original films, and the creator of Spider-Noir reveals his Season 2 vision after Prime Video pulled the plug. We also react to the massive official 1.43:1 trailer for GODZILLA MINUS ZERO (Filmed for IMAX), followed by our in-depth reviews of Apple TV's Dark Matter and Ted Lasso! Like, subscribe, and argue with us in the comments! What are your thoughts on Avengers: Doomsday's insane pre-sales? Visit www.mnp.ninja for more podcasts, reviews, and glorious nonsense.

Welcome back to Episode 396 of the Monkey Nut Punch Podcast! Gareth and Keith dive headfirst into the wildest geek culture news, trailer breakdowns, and top-tier reviews. In this episode, we break down Tom Hardy being officially confirmed for MobLand Season 3 ahead of the Season 2 launch, Hercule Poirot legend David Suchet joining David Mitchell and Anna Maxwell Martin for a Ludwig Christmas special, and Line of Duty producers World Productions expressing major interest in bidding for Doctor Who. Plus, HBO Max's Harry Potter series officially casts Dobby, Ginny Weasley, and Tom Riddle for Chamber of Secrets, and Ridley Scott confirms plans for a long-awaited Alien: Covenant sequel starring Michael Fassbender! We also react to fresh teasers for HBO Max's Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone alongside Apple TV's Silo Season 4 sneak peek. Then, we deliver our deep-dive reviews of Apple TV's Silo, Dark Matter, Ted Lasso, and Dog Stars! Like, subscribe, and argue with us in the comments! What are your thoughts on the new Harry Potter Season 2 cast additions? Visit www.mnp.ninja for more podcasts, reviews, and glorious nonsense.

Welcome back to Episode 395 of the Monkey Nut Punch Podcast! Gareth and Keith dive headfirst into the wildest geek culture news and top-tier reviews. In this episode, we pay tribute to legend Tim Curry following his passing at age 80. We also break down Kit Harington replacing Nicholas Hoult as Gilderoy Lockhart in HBO's Harry Potter Season 2, Pierce Brosnan joining Chris Hemsworth in Extraction 3, and Amazon Prime Video signaling big interest in partnering on Doctor Who! Plus, Tom Cruise officially announces a Days of Thunder sequel co-starring Anne Hathaway for 2028, and Netflix hands Guy Ritchie's The Gentlemen an early Season 3 renewal alongside the Season 2 trailer drop! We also deliver our full reviews of Apple TV's Silo and Ted Lasso! Like, subscribe, and argue with us in the comments! What do you think of Kit Harington as Gilderoy Lockhart? Visit www.mnp.ninja for more podcasts, reviews, and glorious nonsense.

Welcome back to Episode 394 of the Monkey Nut Punch Podcast! Gareth and Keith dive headfirst into the wildest geek culture news, trailer reactions, and top-tier reviews. In this episode, we break down David Tennant teasing new energy for Doctor Who's future, DC fans complaining about Lanterns being set mostly on Earth, and Dave Bautista officially replacing Ryan Hurst as Kratos in Amazon's God of War TV series! Plus, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II speaks candidly on Marvel's optics after Wonder Man and Blade get cancelled, Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey beats Deadpool & Wolverine as the biggest R-rated movie of all time at $1.35B, and National Treasure 3 is officially happening with Jon Turteltaub! We also react to fresh trailers for The Grand Tour and Apple TV's Slow Horses Season 6, followed by our in-depth reviews of Apple TV's Silo, Amazon's Reacher, and Ted Lasso! Like, subscribe, and argue with us in the comments! What are your thoughts on Dave Bautista as Kratos? Visit www.mnp.ninja for more podcasts, reviews, and glorious nonsense.

Welcome back to Episode 393 of the Monkey Nut Punch Podcast! Gareth and Keith dive headfirst into the wildest geek culture news, massive trailer breakdowns, and top-tier reviews. In this episode, we break down Marvel Studios officially unveiling the MCU X-Men reboot cast and release date at D23—featuring Sadie Sink as Jean Grey, Kit Connor as Cyclops, and Adam Driver as Mister Sinister! Plus, we discuss Richard Osman naming Jack Lowden as a frontrunner for the next James Bond, Ewan McGregor campaigning for an Obi-Wan Kenobi return, and HBO Max renewing Stuart Fails to Save the Universe for Season 2. We also react to heavy-hitting trailers including Marvel's VisionQuest, Star Wars: Ahsoka Season 2, and the explosive special look at Avengers: Doomsday. Plus, we deliver full reviews of Apple TV's Silo, Ted Lasso, The End of Oak Street, and Reacher! Like, subscribe, and argue with us in the comments! What did you think of the massive X-Men cast reveal? Visit www.mnp.ninja for more podcasts, reviews, and glorious nonsense.

Welcome back to Episode 392 of the Monkey Nut Punch Podcast! Gareth and Keith dive headfirst into the wildest geek culture news, massive movie updates, trailer breakdowns, and top-tier reviews. In this episode, we break down Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May making surprise cameo returns for The Grand Tour's new era, Jim Carrey leading a live-action Jetsons movie, Sam Neill’s final role in The Legend of Zelda movie alongside a newly cast iconic villain, and Spider-Man: Brand New Day dominating the box office. We also explore The X-Files: I Want to Believe director’s cut trailer, EPCOT's Spaceship Earth heading to Disney+, and the official premiere date for Ludwig Season 2. Plus, we deliver our full reviews of Apple TV's hit sci-fi thriller Silo and Ted Lasso! Grand Tour's Surprise Returns & Cameos 1 Jim Carrey Leads Live-Action Jetsons Legend of Zelda Movie & Sam Neill's Final Role Spider-Man: Brand New Day Box Office Domination The X-Files & Spaceship Earth Trailers Ludwig Season 2 Premiere Date Confirmed Apple TV's Silo Review Ted Lasso Review Breakdown  Like, subscribe, and argue with us in the comments! What did you think of the biggest news this week? Visit www.mnp.ninja for more podcasts, reviews, and glorious nonsense.

Welcome back to the Monkey Nut Punch Podcast – Episode 391, where Marvel dominates the headlines—for better and for worse. NEWS James Marsden is spotted back on set as filming continues for the next season of Paradise, with the acclaimed thriller gearing up for its return. A critically acclaimed Marvel series has reportedly been cancelled despite previously receiving a Season 2 renewal. What happened behind the scenes? Marvel Studios' long-awaited X-Men reboot lands its first major cast member, offering fans another glimpse at the MCU's mutant future. Spider-Man: Brand New Day swings into cinemas with a record-breaking $168 million opening day, setting a new benchmark for the wall-crawler. Mahershala Ali speaks candidly about the troubled development of Marvel's Blade, shedding new light on one of the MCU's longest-delayed projects. TRAILERS Attack of the Killer Tomatoes (2026) – The cult classic returns with a brand-new trailer that's every bit as ridiculous as you'd expect. REVIEWS Silo (Apple TV+) – We continue our discussion of Apple's outstanding sci-fi mystery as the story digs even deeper. Spider-Man: Brand New Day (Spoiler Warning) – We break down the biggest moments, surprises, performances, and that ending. If you haven't seen the film yet, this is your warning! Like, subscribe, and let us know your thoughts on Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Did it deserve to break records? For more episodes, reviews, and geek culture news, visit www.mnp.ninja.

Welcome back to the Monkey Nut Punch Podcast – Episode 390, where Marvel rumours heat up, Star Trek looks to boldly go somewhere new, and the future of some of our favourite franchises starts taking shape. NEWS Ryan Gosling is once again rumoured to be joining the MCU as Ghost Rider, but it's the reported director attached to the project that's really getting fans talking. Black Panther 3 is officially moving forward, with Industry and Alien: Romulus star David Jonsson joining the cast alongside returning favourites. The directors behind the next Star Trek movie tease an entirely new setting, fresh characters and a bold new direction for the long-running franchise. Ryan Reynolds says another Deadpool movie will "eventually" happen, hinting there are still plenty of Marvel characters and deep cuts he'd love to bring to the big screen. TRAILERS Avengers: Doomsday – Marvel finally unveils its first full trailer for the MCU's next blockbuster. Dark Matter – Season 2 – Apple TV+ returns to its mind-bending sci-fi thriller. Neuromancer – William Gibson's legendary cyberpunk novel finally gets its first teaser. Blade Runner 2099 – Prime Video gives us our first glimpse of the next chapter in the iconic sci-fi universe. REVIEW Silo (Apple TV+) – We continue our discussion of Apple's hit dystopian sci-fi series, exploring the latest episodes, standout performances, and whether it's becoming one of the best science-fiction shows currently on television. Like, subscribe, and let us know which trailer stole the show this week—and whether Ryan Gosling would make the perfect Ghost Rider. For more episodes, reviews, and geek culture news, visit www.mnp.ninja.

Nolan's Next Movie, Doctor Who's Future & George Lucas on AI | MNP Ep. 389 Thumbnail Text (single line, three points) NOLAN'S NEXT • WHO FUTURE • AI TAKES OVER YouTube Description (≤1500 characters) Welcome back to the Monkey Nut Punch Podcast – Episode 389, where we look at what's next for some of the biggest names in film and television—from Christopher Nolan and George Lucas to Doctor Who and Spider-Man. NEWS Christopher Nolan reveals fans may have a longer wait than expected before his next film arrives after The Odyssey. The title of Spider-Man: Brand New Day reportedly doesn't make complete sense until the movie's final frame. Is Marvel hiding another huge twist? Andy Serkis shares a major update on The Hunt for Gollum, including progress on filming and the recasting of one of Middle-earth's most iconic characters. FX's upcoming Far Cry series expands its cast with Steve Buscemi joining Noah Hawley's adaptation. George Lucas says artificial intelligence is making filmmaking easier and argues Hollywood has given audiences too much influence over creative decisions. The BBC insists it is "working hard" on securing the long-term future of Doctor Who following months of speculation. TRAILERS I Play Rocky – The inspiring true story behind Sylvester Stallone's iconic breakthrough role. DIGGER – A gripping first look at a new thriller packed with mystery and suspense. REVIEWS Silo – We revisit Apple's sci-fi hit to discuss whether it remains one of television's strongest science fiction series. The Odyssey – Christopher Nolan's latest epic is finally here. Does it live up to the enormous expectations, and where does it rank among his incredible filmography? Like, subscribe, and let us know which story has you talking this week. Visit www.mnp.ninja for more episodes, reviews, and geek culture news.

Welcome back to the Monkey Nut Punch Podcast – Episode 388, where beloved sci-fi franchises continue to evolve, return, and spark plenty of debate. NEWS Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse finally gets a promising update ahead of its long-awaited 2027 release. Is the wait going to be worth it? Babylon 5 star Claudia Christian shares why she's torn over the prospect of rebooting one of science fiction's most beloved series. MobLand confirms its Season 2 release date following the behind-the-scenes Tom Hardy drama, while Paramount drops the first teaser trailer. Apple TV+ is expanding one of its biggest sci-fi franchises with a brand-new prequel series. We discuss what it could mean for the growing universe. TRAILERS Dune: Part Three – Denis Villeneuve returns to Arrakis with the first full trailer for the next epic chapter. Godzilla Minus Zero – The King of the Monsters stomps back into cinemas with a brand-new teaser. MobLand Season 2 – Tom Hardy returns as the criminal saga continues. REVIEW Silo – We revisit Apple's acclaimed dystopian sci-fi series to see whether its mystery, performances, and world-building continue to justify the hype. Like, subscribe, and let us know which returning franchise has you most excited. More episodes, reviews and geek culture news can be found at www.mnp.ninja.

Welcome back to the Monkey Nut Punch Podcast – Episode 387, where DC faces box office questions, Tom Hardy is heading back to MobLand, and Fast & Furious prepares for the end of an era. NEWS DC responds after Supergirl opens weaker than expected at the box office. Is this a genuine warning sign for the new DC Universe, or is the reaction being overblown? Tom Hardy is returning for MobLand Season 3 following reports of behind-the-scenes tensions with producers. The Reacher universe expands as the Neagley spin-off gets a release date and first-look images. Dwayne Johnson faces criticism for staying quiet on politics, with Star Trek legend George Takei arguing that “silence is complicity.” James Gunn's third Superman spin-off finally gets a major update after nearly a year of silence. Vin Diesel confirms Fast & Furious 11 will mark the end of an era for the long-running franchise. TRAILERS The Odyssey – the official countdown trailer arrives as anticipation builds for Christopher Nolan's epic adaptation. REVIEW Silo – We head underground to discuss Apple's dystopian sci-fi mystery. Does the world-building live up to the hype, and is the mystery strong enough to keep us digging for answers? Like, subscribe, and tell us whether Supergirl's opening is genuinely bad news for DC or just another case of box office panic. More episodes, reviews and geek culture chaos at www.mnp.ninja.

Welcome back to the Monkey Nut Punch Podcast – Episode 386, where Marvel keeps us guessing, fantasy gets a fresh adaptation, and one comedy legend isn't finished just yet. NEWS The identity of the true villain in Spider-Man: Brand New Day remains tightly under wraps, with Marvel continuing to keep fans guessing. Peacock officially orders a Dungeon Crawler Carl television series from Seth MacFarlane's Fuzzy Door and writer Chris Yost, bringing the hugely popular LitRPG novels to the small screen. Fresh rumours suggest the Scarlet Witch could play a major role in Marvel's upcoming Mutant Saga. We discuss whether the speculation actually makes sense. HBO's Harry Potter series casts Peter Serafinowicz as the mischievous Peeves the Poltergeist, finally bringing the fan-favourite character to life on screen. Mike Myers confirms there's still life in the Austin Powers franchise following his surprise return as Dr Evil in a recent advert. TRAILERS Alley Cats – Ricky Gervais returns with a brand-new Netflix comedy. Spider-Man: Brand New Day – A fresh trailer drops, but Marvel is still keeping its biggest secrets hidden. REVIEW Supergirl – We break down DC's latest outing, discussing the performances, action, and whether it helps build confidence in James Gunn's new DC Universe. Like, subscribe, and let us know which story has you most excited this week. For more episodes, reviews, and geek culture news, visit www.mnp.ninja.