Recurrent Events Feb 26, 2016: 'Fuller House' Debuts, Slimer Confirmed In 'Ghostbusters' Reboot, Live-Action Pac-man Short Film

Welcome to your weekly source for retro pop culture news, the Recurrent Events! The new spinoff Fuller House hits Netflix today. I'll be checking it out this weekend although it appears critics have already told them to "cut it out!" I just hope it's good enough to get me to the debut of Pee-Wee's Big Holiday.

To my mind-blowing surprise, my RD80s Vine account surpassed the 1 million loop milestone this week in just a shade over a month! WOW! You guys must really like these little 6-second nuggets from the '80s. I've been enjoying posting clips mainly from forgotten TV commercials, most of which make me remember or just plain laugh (like this crazy karate-kicking La Choy ad I found today. See below) But whether they are nostalgic or nonsensical, it's been really fun and glad you followers have been enjoying them as well.

Here are a few articles posted this week on RD80s:

• Bodacious Breakdown: "If You Leave"
• Mini-Documentary Gives More Insight Into The Video Game Crash of 1983
• The Nerd Lunch Podcast Invited Me To Create A Movie Toyline
• Party On, Dudes! NECA Announces Most Triumphant Bill And Ted Action Figures

My favorite video this week I just found today via Laughing Squid. Super Mario Brothers Parkour is back performing crazy video game stunts in real life. This is what the 1993 movie should've been like!

Video of the Week

"Super Mario Brothers Parkour 2 [In Real Life] - Mario Maker [4K]" by Dark Pixel

Here are your Recurrent Events links for Feb 26, 2016!

MOVIES

Michael K. Williams Confirms His Role In ‘Ghostbusters’ And The Return Of An Old Favorite - UPROXX

Tony Burton Dies: ‘Rocky’ Star Was 78 - Deadline
30 years later, is ‘Pretty in Pink’ one of John Hughes’ best movies or one of his worst? - Stuck in the 80s
Remembering the Most Memorable Oscar Acceptance Speeches of the 80s - Like Totally 80s
Why Prince's 'Purple Rain' is the Greatest Movie of the 80s - Indiewire
Despite this fake teaser poster, a Spaceballs sequel probably isn’t happening - A.V. Club
Dungeons & Dragons: new film to have Guardians Of The Galaxy feel - Den of Geek
ABC’s 'Dirty Dancing' Remake Casts Colt Prattes as Johnny - THR
You won't have to skip school to party like Ferris Bueller in Chicago - Mashable
11 Lucky Facts About ‘Dirty Harry’ - mental_floss
Defending the Unloved: TRANSFORMERS – REVENGE OF THE FALLEN - Nerdist
Can You Answer These Tough Questions About "The Princess Bride"? - BuzzFeed
MTV’s The Big Picture Checks Out Pet Sematary (1989) - Retroist

TV

The "Fuller House" Theme Song Is Beyond Perfect - BuzzFeed

24 Moments In "Fuller House" Episode 1 That Will Give You Intense Nostalgia - BuzzFeed
'Fuller House' Star on Kimmy Gibbler's Rise From Sidekick to Leading Lady - THR
24 Rare Photos From 'Mister Rogers' Neighborhood' - mental_floss
Celebrate Fuller House's Premiere With The Stars Through The Years - PlayBuzz
On this day in pop culture history: Frank Sinatra’s final screen role - HitFix
'Big Bang Theory's' Mayim Bialik and Johnny Galecki Recreate 'Blossom' Kiss - THR
14 Moments From "The Golden Girls" That Make Us Wish They Could Make A Show Reunion - PlayBuzz
Jean-Claude Van Damme Will Star In A Bonkers-Sounding New Amazon Comedy - UPROXX
Watch a Typical Day in the Life of a 1990 High School Student - mental_floss

MUSIC

Billy Idol, Boy George, Rick Springfield & More '80s Icons Rock Out at L.A.'s iHeart80s Party: Exclusive Photos - Billboard

Johnny Cash: I Was Almost Killed By A Rare Tennessee Ostrich In 1981 - Flashbak

Forgiving the '80s as Metallica's 'Puppets' turns 30 - Daily Republic
Readers' Poll: The 10 Best Bruce Springsteen Songs of the 1980s - Rolling Stone
“Weird Al” Yankovic Announces 78-date Tour - Nerdist
Guns N’ Roses Are Rumored To Be Working On New Music For Their 2016 Reunion - UPROXX
80s Pop Icon Cyndi Lauper Turns to Country Music - Like Totally 80s
Hall & Oates Revisit the Hits at Madison Square Garden: Live Review - Billboard

VIDEO GAMES

A Gritty Live-Action Version of Pac-Man Inspired by the 1979 Cult NYC Gang Film ‘The Warriors’ - Laughing Squid
Player Discovers Secret Menus In Mortal Kombat Games After Over 20 Years - io9
Popular Driving Game OutDrive Just Isn’t Very Good - Kotaku
Sinclair ZX Spectrum Vega Plus Smashes Target - Retro Gamer
Streets Of Rage II Soundtrack Set For Vinyl Re-Release Via Data Discs - RetroCollect
The Buckner-Garcia Band Sings Of Their Love Of “Old School Games” - Retroist
How Does a Game Boy’s Brain Work? - io9
Q*bert And The Twilight Zone Come Together In This TV Ad! - Retroist
“Is E.T. really the worst game of all time? - Kotaku
Ronda Rousey Wants To Play Samus If They End Up Making A Metroid Movie - UPROXX
Diary Of An Arcade Employee Podcast Episode 016 (Mario Bros.) - Retroist

POP CULTURE

Tiny LCD Screen Eyes Make Cabbage Patch Kids Infinitely More Expressive - Gizmodo

Club Third Earth Subscription Last Day to Subscribe! - Matty Collector

Pretty in Pink Turns 30! Remember These Crazy '80s Styles? - E! Online

Treasure Trolls - Pop Rewind

It Took Me 34 Years But I Finally Got This 1982 Pac-Man Tin Top! - Retroist

GI Joe Adventure Team Colorforms Set - Plaid Stallions

7 SUVs from the 1980s you just don't see anymore - Autoweek

Mondo: Madballs Series 1 Vinyl Figures Now Available For Pre-Order - Cool Toy Review

GHOSTBUSTERS’ Newest Tasty Tie-In: “Key Lime Slime” Twinkies - Nerdist

An Appreciation for Don Mattingly's Mustache in the 1980s - Men's Journal

Got a link or know a great active retro pop culture blog/website? Leave a comment so I can add it to the mix. If you missed last week's wrapup or podcast, visit the Recurrent Events archive! [full_width]