Recurrent Events - Issue #6

September 17, 2022

We got a hint of fall weather this week in the deep South and the fall food season is about in full swing. Some seasonal treats in this edition plus plenty of movie and streaming news with D23 this past weekend. Dig in to this week's Recurrent Events! (except maybe for the food item in the featured story.)

Featured Story

Ohhhhhhhh Myyyyyyyy Gawwwwwwd!!!!!!!!!!!!! Why Zaxby's???? I hate to start this week's newsletter on this note but as much as I LOVE Zax sauce, the thought of it frozen n a stick makes me want to gag (even if it is just a marketing ploy.) The other thing I don't get is they are giving them out online. Why not offer them in stores so you get some foot traffic?

Zaxby's teams up with Alabama-based popsicle maker Frios to give out new sauce-flavored popsicles that they're calling "Saucesicles" for f...

Movies/Reboots

Keanu Reeves will return for Constantine sequel, reuniting with director Francis Lawrence and writer Akiva Goldsman.

Thrillers, horror and comedy, Were they any good? Take a look back at the movies released in September 1987.

Confess, Fletch starring Jon Hamm is way too much fun and way too entertaining to only be getting a limited theatrical release.

After the excitement of SDCC, Marvel Studios and Star Wars returned with even more for Disney's D23 Expo over the weekend. From updates on Secret Invasion and The Mandalorian season 3 to first looks at new projects like Werewolf By Night and Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi...

Magic returns in the latest trailer for Willow, which promises plenty of adventure, laughs, and heart as we see Sorsha ask for Willow's help.

TV/Streaming

Cobra Kai creators Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg, and Josh Heald discuss the events of season five and tease what's still to come.

Star Trek: Lower Decks' Tawny Newsome (Ensign Beckett Mariner) and Paul F. Tompkins (Dr. Migleemo) host this year's celebration of Star Trek's 56th Anniversa...

Groundbreaking war comedy-drama 'M*A*S*H' started out on Sept. 17, 1972, as a traditional sitcom with hidden depths.

Food

Hostess rolls-out their snack cake line-up for Halloween 2022 and the limited-edition selection includes:

Sunday, September 18, 2022, is National Cheeseburger Day and there are a number of chains offering a cheeseburger-related deal or special ...

In today's update, Bean Bastard has just relisted what should be known as the nectar of the Gozerian God, with Sproton Pack now back in stock, being made available to fans within the United States.

Frankford Candy partners with Kraft Heinz to launch new Gummy Lunchables Cracker Stackers and new Gummy Lunchables Pepperoni Pizza Kits .

Collectibles

Yooo, Joe! Save the day and take on Cobra with this exclusive Funko G.I. Joe Mystery Box. Inside, you’ll find just what you need to join a classic hero team, including 6 collectibles, such as a G. I. Joe-themed lanyard, decal, POP! poster, and other goodies—along with a POP! that looks ready for action.

Earlier this year, we featured a handful of custom mods from YouTuber AShogunNamedDavidTV that saw some of Kenner's Real Ghostbusters role-play toys receiving heavy makeovers, making them appear as if they walked off a film set rather than the isles of a Toys'R'Us.

The official Sly Stallone shop has revealed an all new Sylvester Stallone figures for their Sylvester Stallone: The Legacy Collection. The new figure is based on his role as Marion Cobretti in the 1986 film Cobra.

Video Games

So I missed this anniversary by a day, but way back on September 13, 1993, the home video game version of Mortal Kombat hit stores in an event dubbed Mortal Monday. The Mortal Kombat arcade game was an instant hit when it landed in arcades around the country, so turning it into a game for home cons

Breath of the Wild 2 finally has an official release date. The game also set its title, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

Listen Up!

The latest podcasts on The Retro Network and beyond!

K·B Toys was the premier mall toy store for decades, but sadly didn't survive. On this episode of the Retroist Podcast, I discuss the rise and fall of this storied purveyor of toys.

Tach & Jimmy look back and hilariously dissect the pilot episode of The Brady Bunch Variety Hour! So, be groovy or whatever and check it out!

Greatest Lists continues the Top 50 '80s Movie Soundtrack Songs countdown with "(I've Had) The Time of My Life" as the #14 pick.

Watch This!

Recurrent Events is a weekly newsletter that explores 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, who gathers the content, also occasionally reviews some of the featured Recurrent Events items on the TRN TV YouTube channel so make sure you are subscribed.

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