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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In Episode 347 of the Monkey Nut Punch Podcast, we tackle this week’s biggest headlines in movies, streaming, comics, and nostalgia.

News Highlights:

Dune director Denis Villeneuve has officially signed on to direct the next James Bond film for Amazon MGM. What can we expect from a 007 with Villeneuve’s vision?

MobLand has been renewed for Season 2 at Paramount+. More gritty, small-town crime drama incoming.

Mark Hamill clears the air, saying there’s no bad blood with Last Jedi director Rian Johnson — admitting maybe he was too hard on the film and his own performance as Luke Skywalker.

Jon Bernthal’s Punisher will officially appear in Spider-Man: Brand New Day alongside Tom Holland. Could this signal a darker turn for the MCU?

Trailers:

The Fantastic Four: First Steps drops its final trailer—can this reboot land better than the last?

The Toxic Avenger (2025) red band trailer brings gore, satire, and Peter Dinklage.

James Gunn’s Superman (2025) trailer finally lands—does David Corenswet wear the cape well?

Reviews:

Ironheart finally hits screens. Does it rise to the challenge or fall into Marvel fatigue?

Amazon’s Countdown is here—does it deliver sci-fi thrills or fizzle out?

Retro Review:

We wrap up with Star Trek: The Next Generation – All Good Things, Parts 1 & 2. A finale worthy of the captain’s legacy.

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