Recurrent Events - Issue #8

October 01, 2022

Spooky headlines abound as we officially kick off October! Horror films, Halloween specials, and another iteration of the Monster Cereals are tucked inside this issue. Also, Taco Bell is bring back another retro food item (that you can vote for) and the return of The Matrix that made me go "Say What??"

Featured Story

The happiest of owning a Happy Meals back as McDonalds teams up with Cactus Plant Flea Market to dish out new adult Happy Meal boxes

Depending on the featured toy, I have picked up a Happy Meal or two as an adult. McDonald's is now teaming up with Cactus Plant Flea Market (a fashion brand I had never heard of before) to offer adult Happy Meals that come with 10-piece nuggets or a Big Mac. Seems like an odd pairing to kick off something for nostalgic adults. Why not include just regular McDonald's land characters instead of these two-eyed freaks? One nice touch would've been a box of cookies, that's all I really want.

Movies/Reboots

Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes — cast, plot and everything we know

Paramount has removed its untitled "Star Trek" sequel from its slate. The entry was slated to release in 2023, but lost director Matt Shakman in August.

1992 was a banner year for horror films. We honor the seminal fright flicks who are celebrating their 30th anniversaries this year.

Amazon's streaming service is set to be the new home of all 25 James Bond films.

Sony Pictures has acquired film rights to Tarzan in a deal with the estate of original book author Edgar Rice Burroughs, Deadline has confirmed.

TV/Streaming

On October 28th, Mystery Science Theater 3000 is putting together its first-ever Halloween special with a costume contest & The Mask 3D.

Lisa Kudrow has been tapped to lead the ensemble cast of Time Bandits, Apple's TV series adaptation of the beloved movie from Taika Waititi.

Adam Sandler has been talking with Lorne Michaels about hosting Saturday Night Live this season and addressed rumors of Michaels leaving SNL.

Say What???

'Trainspotting' director Danny Boyle has turned his talents to a dance adaptation of 'The Matrix.'

KFC and Ruffles partner up to infuse Ruffles ridged potato chips with the flavor of KFC Original Fried Chicken with the limited-time...

Food

BOOOOOO! No Franken Berry and Boo Berry cereal and marshmallows included. BOOOOOO! (Spotted by Robbie at Walmart.)

Kellogg's teams up with Little Debbie for the upcoming launch of new Kellogg's Little Debbie Nutty Buddy Cereal .

Taco Bell ask fans to choose between the return of either the Double Decker Taco or Enchirito by voting using the Taco Bell Rewards app...

Nabisco today announced the upcoming debut of new Oreo Snickerdoodle Sandwich Cookies starting in October 2022. Advertisment Story continues below Limited-Edition Oreo Snickerdoodle Sandwich Cookies feature a snickerdoodle flavored basecake and cinnamon flavor creme with ..

Reese's mashes up two Reese's products--Reese's Peanut Butter Cups and Reese's Puff cereal--for the launch of new Reese’s Big Cup...

Collectibles

From Crocs to Kellog's cereal, here is the best Hocus Pocus merch inspired by the Sanderson Sisters -- just in time for Hocus Pocus 2

​ It’s time to ask that age old question that I know has been on your mind for quite a while… Well after months and months of anticipation a...

Comics

The Power Rangers made it to 100 issues by any means necessary in this preview of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #100.

Video Games

Nintendo is never going to make another classic Mario game, so Twitter user Metroid Mike 64 made it for us instead. Using the incredible tools inside of Super Mario Maker 2, Mike’s game is filled with 40 courses and eight worlds...

Listen Up!

The latest podcasts on The Retro Network and beyond!

Crestwood House Season 2 closes out September with Paxton Holley’s follow-up pick to last week’s Universal Mummy with the UK Hammer Horror remake from 1959.

Pete and Michael are at odds again. This time over cult comedy classic, Captain Ron. Will it sink, or set sail? Tune in now to find out.

Join us as we dive deep into eBay to pluck out the best and weirdest Halloween collectibles the '90s had to offer!

The Sega Dreamcast was an amazing console that should have cemented Sega as an ongoing player in the console wars, but sadly it failed.  On this episode of the Retroist Podcast, I discuss the rise and too quick fall of this wonderful system.

In this bonus episode, Eric lists his top ten favorite songs from 2022 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Judas Priest.

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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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