Hopefully you've also noticed the fresh look for the website in 2016! I'm always looking for ways to improve the layout and interaction so your feedback is appreciated. I'm also contemplating a new logo so look for that in 2016 as well.
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Headlines discussed this week include Michael Bay's return to Transformers for 5th film, Voltron and X-Men receiving new animated shows, Krang in the new Ninja Turtles movie, and a first look at Paul Reubens as the Penguin's father in Gotham as well as the Fuller House cast. Guests are CT (@nerdlunch), Classick (@classickmateria) and Chad E Young (@horrormoviebbq).
I posted some fun content on the website since the last Recurrent Events. Check out what you might have missed:
- First Official 'Fuller House' Photos Released By Netflix
- Watch 'Heathcliff: The Movie' On Its 30th Anniversary
- Take A Dance Lesson From Patrick Swayze (And His Mom) In This 1988 Instructional Video
- Free DIY Papercraft Figure Templates For G.I. Joe, Transformers, MOTU, And Many More!
- Streaming The '80s: Jan 2016 "The Shining Explorers Flashdance With Thundercats"
- Achieve Your New Year's Resolution With These Full-Length '80s Fitness Videos On YouTube
My favorite video came to me courtesy He-Man.Org and features a funny stop-motion video of classic MOTU figures. Call me easily amused by I laughed out loud many times through the short. Sometimes it's the simple things, people!
Video of the Week
"He-Man: Plastic Rage - A Stop Motion Adventure" by Cade Buchanan
Here are your Recurrent Events links for Jan 8, 2016!
MOVIES
Michael Bay Confirms Krang Is In ‘Ninja Turtles’ Sequel, Won’t Look Like ‘A Stupid Octopus’ - UPROXX
SXSW: New 'Pee-wee' Movie, Seth Rogen's Comic Book Adaptation Added to Lineup - THRCheck Out Mad Magazine's 'Star Wars' Predictions From 1982 - Yahoo! Movies
Sylvester Stallone Is Retiring From Playing Rambo - Yahoo! Movies
Mark Hamill hosts the Intro to the 1984 Television Premiere of “Star Wars” - Retroist
Star Wars Intro Creator, A Website That Lets You Write Your Own Star Wars Style Opening Crawl - Laughing Squid
Now You Can Own The Real Optimus Prime and Bumblebee From Transformers - Gizmodo
14 Surprising Facts About ‘Say Anything…’ - mental_floss
An Honest Trailer for Die Hard - Laughing Squid
16 iconic movies that turn 30 years old in 2016 - Stuck in the 80s
TV
MUSIC
Boyz II Men to have a little East Coast fling with Grease: Live - A.V. Club
Can you name the third (and sadly underrated) single from INXS' Shabooh, Shoobah? - Stuck in the 80s
Rafael Aguirre Performs a Delightful Medley of John Williams’ Iconic Star Wars Music on a Classical Guitar - Laughing Squid
The Cases For And Against A Guns N’ Roses Reunion - UPROXX
Rejoice, olds: Columbia House is back to tempt you with cheap vinyl - Mashable
Can you name the third (and sadly underrated) single from INXS' Shabooh, Shoobah? - Stuck in the 80s
Rafael Aguirre Performs a Delightful Medley of John Williams’ Iconic Star Wars Music on a Classical Guitar - Laughing Squid
The Cases For And Against A Guns N’ Roses Reunion - UPROXX
Rejoice, olds: Columbia House is back to tempt you with cheap vinyl - Mashable
VIDEO GAMES
POP CULTURE
Three classic 1980s toys that are better investments than your 401k - Mashable
9 Big Celebrity Scandals Of The 80s - Pajiba
11 Funko Pop! Figures We REALLY Hope They Come Out With Soon - UnderScoopFire!
1987: At home with Donald Trump - Mashable
8 Great Things From the '80s That I'm Keeping Alive for My Kids - Huff Post
An Animated Look at 50 of the Most Famous TV and Movie Cars From the Last 50 Years - Laughing Squid
New Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2 Toys Give Us Our First Look At Krang - io9
18 Heartthrobs Whose Pinups Were Plastered on Our Walls in the '80s (PHOTOS) - The Stir
Masters of the Universe Classics: 2015 Year in Review - The Fwoosh
Pop Rewind Year in Review: 2015 - Pop Rewind
Relive the Glory Days of '80s Subway Graffiti With These Captivating Photos - Atlas Obscura
From The '80s Cruise to Billy Idol to Ferris Fest, here are 16 things '80s fans can look forward to in 2016 - Stuck in the 80s
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