Welcome back to the Monkey Nut Punch Podcast – Episode 385, where rumours, cancellations, franchise futures, and fan campaigns collide.

NEWS Slow Horses Season 6 gets a first look and an official start date as Gary Oldman's spy thriller continues its impressive run. The BBC's hit mystery series Ludwig releases a first look at Season 2 ahead of its summer return. Amazon MGM's boss discusses the future of James Bond, insisting the next chapter of 007 must feel relevant to modern audiences. 24 Jump Street is reportedly moving forward, with Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum, and Ice Cube all in talks to return. Stargate fans refuse to give up. Following Amazon's decision not to proceed with the proposed revival, supporters are pushing petitions and hoping another streamer picks up the franchise. Reports emerge that the BBC has cancelled the planned Doctor Who Christmas special and that Russell T Davies is preparing to leave the show. Russell T Davies responds, insisting Doctor Who has not been cancelled and that a future tender process will help secure the series for years to come.

TRAILERS Alien: Isolation 2 – The long-awaited sequel finally gets its first teaser, bringing Amanda Ripley back into the nightmare.

REVIEW Masters of the Universe (He-Man) – Does the latest take on Eternia have the power, or is it another missed opportunity for a classic franchise?

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Welcome back to the Monkey Nut Punch Podcast – Episode 384, where the future of Spider-Man, Superman, Harry Potter, and Stargate all collide in one packed episode.

NEWS Tom Holland discusses setting up the next generation of Spider-Man heroes and hopes to mentor a future wall-crawler just as Robert Downey Jr. helped him. New details from DC's upcoming Superman: Man of Tomorrow reveal Lex Luthor's intimidating Warsuit. Tributes pour in for beloved actor Anthony Head, with co-stars from Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Ted Lasso remembering him as kind, wise, and endlessly talented. HBO's Harry Potter series continues casting key characters ahead of the adaptation of Chamber of Secrets. One Day and The White Lotus star Leo Woodall breaks his silence on reports linking him to a dream role in the next Lord of the Rings movie. Amazon officially passes on Martin Gero's proposed Stargate revival series. Following the cancellation, a legendary Stargate SG-1 actor is urging fans to campaign for the franchise's return. TRAILERS Silo Season 3 – Apple TV+ drops the first trailer for the next chapter of its hit sci-fi mystery. Among Us – The hugely popular social deduction game finally arrives as an animated series. REVIEW Spider-Noir – Nicolas Cage steps into the shadows. Does Amazon's noir-inspired Marvel series deliver something unique or simply wear a stylish trench coat?

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Welcome back to the Monkey Nut Punch Podcast – Episode 383, where cancelled plans, returning stars, and franchise uncertainty dominate the headlines.

• Reports suggest Tom Hardy is in talks to return for another season of MobLand, with Helen Mirren publicly showing her support.
• A brand-new Sherlock Holmes project is in development, focusing on what is being described as the greatest villain in detective fiction.
• The latest Black Panther rumours are circulating once again, and this time one of the actors involved has addressed the speculation directly.
• The Batman Part II officially begins filming in the UK as Matt Reeves moves forward with the next chapter of his Gotham saga.
• Could Doctor Who skip 2026 altogether? We discuss the latest reports and why a break might not be the worst thing for the franchise.

• House of the Dragon Season 3 – HBO drops the final trailer for the next chapter of the Targaryen civil war.
• X-Men '97 Season 2 – Marvel Animation gives fans their first proper look at the highly anticipated follow-up season.

• Spider-Noir – Does Nicolas Cage's take on Marvel's noir detective world deliver?
• Backrooms – We dive into the internet horror phenomenon's latest adaptation and whether it lives up to the hype.

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