New Black Panther, Disney Layoffs, Alien Trailer & Gambit Review – MNP Podcast Ep. 345

In Episode 345 of the Monkey Nut Punch Podcast, we explore the biggest stories shaking up the geek and entertainment world.

News Highlights:

Marvel introduces Ketema, the white son of T’Challa, set to become the future Black Panther and King of Wakanda. Is this bold storytelling or brand confusion?

Taylor Sheridan’s Tulsa King expands with a new spin-off starring a major A-lister — is another Sheridan-verse hit incoming?

James Gunn’s Superman reportedly undergoes significant changes after test screenings. We break down the new runtime and what it means for the DCU.

Disney announces major layoffs affecting TV, film, and finance teams. What’s driving the cuts, and how might it reshape their 2025 content slate?

Ryan Gosling’s upcoming Star Wars project is said to be making franchise history in two major ways.

An OG Harry Potter cast member might return for the HBO remake — what does this mean for continuity and nostalgia?

Trailers:

Alien: Earth brings fear back to FX. We react to the dark, grounded tone.

F007: First Light reveals its cryptic announcement trailer — Bond universe prequel or something more?

Reviews:

Clarkson’s Farm Season 4 — does Jeremy still deliver laughs and lambs in equal measure?

Retro Review:

We revisit Star Trek: TNG – Gambit Parts 1 & 2, where Picard goes undercover and Riker is forced into command.

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