Recurrent Events: Jan 26, 2021

Headlines this week include The Muppet Show coming to Disney+, new Boris Karloff documentary, Resident Evil Re:Verse, James Bond joins Spectre in new comic, McDonald's Throwback Thursdays and so long to Larry King, Hank Aaron and more.

Show Notes

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Recurrent Events for Jan 26, 2021 include:

Streaming

• Everything Coming To Disney+ In February: The Muppet Show!
• What's New on Hulu in February 2021
• What's new on Tubi in February 2021
• House Of Cards creator Beau Willimon developing Risk TV show
• ‘America’s Most Wanted’ Returns To Fox With Elizabeth Vargas As Host
• Turner & Hooch Taps McG to Direct Pilot, EP Disney+ Series Reboot
• Head of the Class: HBO Max Series Reboot Pilot Rounds Out Cast
• Rumor: BATMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES Revival Coming to HBO Max
• ‘Saved By The Bell’ Renewed For Season 2 By Peacock
• Freaks And Geeks is coming to Hulu next week with its original soundtrack intact

Movies

• Boris Karloff Documentary ‘Man Behind The Monster’ to Mark ‘Frankenstein’ Anniversary (EXCLUSIVE)
• Willy Wonka Prequel Movie Announced for 2023
• ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ Trailer: Legendary Movie Monsters Prepare for Ultimate Showdown

Music

• Unheard Bon Scott Music to Be Released

Video Games

• Capcom Announces Multiplayer Shooter Resident Evil Re:Verse
• Dadish 2 is the much-awaited sequel to 2020's hit platformer, out now

Comics

• James Bond Joins SPECTRE In Dynamite April 2021 Solicitations
• My Little Pony/Transformers Crossover Gets A Sequel From IDW

Food

• McDonald’s Offers 25-Cent Cheeseburger As Part Of Throwback Thursday App Deals Through February 18, 2021
• McDonald’s Is Launching 3 New Crispy Chicken Sandwiches On February 24, 2021
• Ghostbusters cereal is coming soon to store shelves!
• COMING SOON: Limited Edition Ghostbusters themed Twinkies! 

Toys/Collectibles

• Super7 Teases Silverhawks, Star Trek And More For 2021
• Masters of the WWE Universe Series 6 – Goldberg, Kane, Stephanie McMahon, and Ultimate Warrior
• Knight Rider 2000's radical and futuristic KITT goes up for auction
• Masters Of The Universe Origins Wind Raider Coming From Mattel

So Long

• Larry King Dies: Giant Of American Broadcasting Was 87
• Hank Aaron Dies: Baseball Legend Who Broke Babe Ruth’s Home Run Record Was 86
• Gregory Sierra Dies: ‘Sanford And Son’ And ‘Barney Miller’ Star Was 83
• Mira Furlan Dies: ‘Babylon 5’ & ‘Lost’ Actress Was 65

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Current Events for Retro Minds. Newscast featuring headlines emphasizing retro pop culture in streaming, movies, gaming, comics, food, collectibles, and more.