In Episode 350 of the Monkey Nut Punch Podcast, we break down this week’s biggest entertainment stories, new trailers, and fresh reviews.

News Highlights:

• Starfleet Academy Season 2 reportedly canceled before Season 1 even airs — what’s going on in the Trek universe?

• Netflix renews One Piece for Season 3 and drops a first-look at Season 2.

• MCU star Dave Bautista is set to play The Kurgan in the Highlander reboot alongside Henry Cavill and Russell Crowe.

• Gina Carano and Disney settle their legal dispute over her Mandalorian firing, with both sides open to working together again.

• Matt Smith joins Star Wars: Starfighter in a villain role — could he be the galaxy’s next great baddie?

Trailers:

• 007: Road to a Million Season 2 brings Bond-style adventure to reality TV.

• Mortal Kombat II trailer delivers brutal action and fan-favorite fighters.

Reviews:

• Jurassic World Rebirth — is the dino franchise back on track?

• Naked Gun reboot — does it recapture the slapstick magic or fall flat?

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In Episode 349 of the Monkey Nut Punch Podcast, we’re talking Bond, box office drops, superhero suits, and retro tech making a big screen comeback!

News Highlights:

Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight is officially penning the next James Bond movie. Expect grit, spies, and maybe some Shelby-style edge.

Tom Holland teases the Spider-Man: Brand New Day costume on social media with the caption “We ready?” Could this signal a darker tone or a Multiverse twist?

Jeremy Renner says he’s “getting ready” for a potential Hawkeye Season 2. Will the archer return for more Disney+ action?

Gremlins 3 is waiting on one thing: Steven Spielberg’s approval. Actor Zach Galligan says Warner Bros. is all-in once the script is greenlit.

Fantastic Four (2025) stumbles at the box office, dropping 66% in its second weekend. Is superhero fatigue setting in?

Trailers:

Tron: Ares trailer drops, bringing back digital dreams and neon nostalgia.

Avatar: Fire and Ash reveals a new chapter in Pandora’s saga — but does it still pack visual magic?

Reviews:

We share our early thoughts on Superman (2025). Does James Gunn’s DCU reboot soar or stumble?

Plus, a breakdown of Fantastic Four — is it fantastic or just familiar?

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In Episode 348 of the Monkey Nut Punch Podcast, we explore the latest in genre TV and film news, big trailer drops, series finales, and classic sci-fi intros.

News Highlights:

• Scott Free Productions plans more TV adaptations from Ridley and Tony Scott’s film catalogs, following Blade Runner 2099 and Alien: Earth. Could Gladiator, Black Rain, or Enemy of the State be next?

• Denzel Washington’s $157M action hit (The Equalizer 3) is getting a sequel, with hopes high for his return to the franchise.

• James Gunn praises Adria Arjona as a potential Wonder Woman—is she the next Diana Prince?

• In a shock move, The Last of Us co-creator Craig Mazin exits the HBO series. What does this mean for Season 2?

Trailers:

• Project Hail Mary drops its first official trailer, teasing a sci-fi survival story starring Ryan Gosling.

• Edgar Wright's The Running Man remake reveals a kinetic, neon-soaked trailer with Glen Powell in the lead role.

Reviews:

• We react to the F1 drama from the latest Grand Prix weekend—on and off the track.

• We break down the Squid Game finale—did it stick the landing or fold under pressure?

Retro Review:

• We revisit Star Trek: Deep Space Nine – Emissary Parts 1 & 2, where Sisko meets the Prophets and the wormhole opens a whole new frontier.

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