Recurrent Events - Issue #1

August 14, 2022

Recurrent Events is now a newsletter! Curated by TRN co-creator Jason Gross, categories to explore include streaming news and guides, movie and TV reboots, music news, video games releases, new food offerings, podcasts, fun items to collect, and much more. Jason also occasionally reviews some of the featured Recurrent Events items on the TRN TV YouTube channel so make sure you are subscribed. Enjoy this first edition!

Featured Story

This was a really fun read about how lyrics from a "Weird Al" demo inspired some dialogue in the E.T. film.

An early demo of 'Weird Al' Yankovic's 'Yoda' inspired a small joke in Steven Spielberg's 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.'

Streaming

In honor of the 25th anniversary of the passing of Diana, Princess of Wales, a new documentary premieres on HBO and HBO Max this weekend. “The Princess” walks viewers through Diana’s life, from her …

ABC's '20/20' Will Air 'Cinderella: The Reunion' 25th Anniversary Special With Cast

Tubi's retro library has been top notch since day one. Very glad to hear they are doing well.

As part of FOX ’s earnings report for the final quarter of the company’s 2022 fiscal year, the company’s ad-supported video-on-demand (AVOD) streaming service Tubi reported a 34% increase in monthly …

Reboots/Sequels

Had no idea this was a thing. Cautiously optimistic that they do the original series some justice and for God sakes, please bring back the truck in some form or fashion.

Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt will star in a film adaptation of '80s TV series 'The Fall Guy,' which is scheduled for a March 1, 2024 release.

Netflix's first images for Cobra Kai's fifth season marks the return of two old familiar faces from The Karate Kid franchise.

Prime Video's fun-as-hell sports dramedy expands the 1992 film's scope but keeps its winning spirit

Boyd Holbrook (Sandman) talks about Indiana Jones 5, star Harrison Ford and working with director James Mangold again.

Food

Here we go again with another weird Coke flavor. I was not a fan of the "Starlight" flavor but I give the new "Dreamworld" a try in its zero sugar version to see what my dreams taste like. Look for it this week.

Coca-Cola looks to make your technicolor soda dreams pop with the introduction of its latest new limited-edition flavor: Coca-Cola Dreamworld. Advertisment Story continues below According to Coke, Coca-Cola Dreamworld “bottles up the technicolor tastes and ..

Here's a new way to consume the Monster Cereals this year for Halloween. I guess we'll need confirmation that the cookies do have a hint of the flavors because I wouldn't buy on looks alone.

Is this the first Pillsbury shaped sugar cookie dough that’s flavored? Let’s see. Pumpkin shape. No. Ghost. No. Bunny. No. Reindeer. No. Hearts. No. Elf. No. Turkey. No. Christmas Tree. No. Yeah, I think it is the first. (Spotted by Robbie at Walmart Neighborhood Market.)

In the past here at Retro Ramblings and over at The Retro Network, I've shared memories of numerous old foods that I miss. I've covered the things I miss about Wendys, stuff from McDonald's like the McD.L.T and the Super Hero Burger, old sandwiches from Hardees, KFC's Chicken Littles, and various o

I’m shocked that this cereal doesn’t turn milk orange! SHOCKED!!! Kellogg’s has the ability to make it happen. (Spotted by @DaleMethod at Giant Eagle.)

This CinnaFuego Toast Crunch pouch of fiery cereal that can only be purchased online at Walmart.com starting on August 12, 2022 (while supplies last) makes me scratch my head. (UPDATE: The announced date is August 12, but as I type this, it’s already available for purchase on the Walmart website.) You may think it’s the […]

Collectibles

Looks like mainly just the major cities are getting the pop-up Toys R Us stores. There is one coming near Birmingham, AL which is about an hour drive for me. If they can give me a reason to go, like some exclusives, I'll make the trek with the family.

List Of All Toys R' Us Pop Up Stores In Macy's Department Stores By October 2022

The ultimate Marvel Cinematic Universe build is here, as Doctor Strange's mystical and mysterious Sanctum Sanctorum arrives in LEGO form.

Listen Up!

The latest podcasts on The Retro Network and beyond!

Adam and Michael explore Wizard's reaction to Marc Silvestri leaving Image, the greatest character transformations in X-Men comics and tons of comic book crossovers. Plus Spawn gets the HEAVY METAL treatment, more Heroes Reborn news, the unproduced Gen 13 video game and more!

LISTEN NOW

In this episode, Tach & Jimmy look back and hilariously dissect S1EP1: "Two on a Raft" of Gilligan's Island.

Box Office 30 returns with a look at August 1992, lots of New and New To You reviews, and a recall of the featured film, Unforgiven.

In this episode of Hellions Talks, Kevin talks Teen Titans, gives a COVID update, reaction to Triple H's WWE movies, and a HBO Max discussion.

Greatest Lists returns with the Top 50 80s Soundtrack Songs and chooses "Going Back To Cali" by LL Cool J from Less Than Zero at #24.

On the latest episode Shawn, Jaime, and Pax wrap up their summer series with the 1987 insane camping flick, White Water Summer. Staring Kevin Bacon & Sean Astin, this flick tends to fly under the radar of 80s nostalgia freaks and is a qualified gem of a film.

Watch This!

Here is my first attempt at filming Wax Pack Flashback live on YouTube!

In this LIVE episode of Wax Pack Flashback, Jason continues his Grossest Cards Ever series with Nasty Tricks from 1990. This unique set featured 6 cards and ...