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 confirms a release window for the Harry Potter TV series — and it’s sooner than most people expected.

Sydney Sweeney addresses criticism and backlash, making it clear she’s not here to speak on politics — just the work.

Henry Cavill reveals a first look at his upcoming ’80s action remake as filming finally kicks off.

TRAILERS

Paradise Season 2 — Hulu releases the official trailer, teasing higher stakes and darker turns.

REVIEWS

Starfleet Academy: a bold new direction for Star Trek — or a tonal misstep?

Silent Hill: atmosphere vs substance in the latest return to horror.

28 Years Later: The Bone Temple: does the franchise still have teeth?

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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 Doctor Who director admits “something went wrong” with the Disney deal, saying more money didn’t mean a better show.

George R. R. Martin calls his relationship with the House of the Dragon showrunner “abysmal,” reigniting the book-vs-adaptation war.

TRAILERS

Supergirl — official Lobo teaser gives fans their first real taste of chaos.

Masters of the Universe — nostalgia, muscles, and a lot riding on one teaser.

Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord — Sam Witwer returns in a dark, fan-targeted teaser for 2026.

REVIEW

Fallout – Season 2: does it justify the hype, the budget, and Amazon’s long-term plans?

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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 Rey-led film still inching forward.

First look at Tomb Raider as Sophie Turner steps into the role of Lara Croft for Prime Video’s reboot series — expectations vs reality.

Netflix confirms it will remain the global streaming home for Sony movies, expanding the deal worldwide and tightening studio alliances.

TRAILERS

The Bluff — Prime Video drops a tense first trailer teasing mystery, power, and betrayal.

Avengers: Doomsday — Marvel reminds everyone December 18, 2026 is circled in red.

REVIEWS

Fallout – Season 2: does the show sustain its momentum or start to creak under franchise weight?

Star Trek: Academy – Season 1: bold new direction or a tonal misfire for Trek?

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