Recurrent Events: Feb 9, 2021

Headlines this week include Extreme Ghostbusters on YouTube, Uno card game adapted to movie, Cobra Kai mobile game, McDonald's Shamrock Shake returns, Sonic the Hedgehog Lego set, and a so long to Dustin Diamond.

Show Notes

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Recurrent Events for Feb 9, 2021 include:

Streaming

• Pluto TV Will Stream Premiere Episodes of ‘The Equalizer’ and ‘Clarice’ for Free
• Extreme Ghostbusters to begin streaming next week on YouTube!
• ‘Frasier’ Sequel Series With Kelsey Grammer & David Hyde Pierce Eyed By Paramount+
• A SONIC THE HEDGEHOG Animated Series Is Coming to Netflix
• 'Punky Brewster' reboot gets an official trailer from Peacock
• Nintendo Docuseries From Screen Media Ventures Gets Crackle Premiere Slot
• ‘Jeopardy!’: Anderson Cooper, Savannah Guthrie Among Lineup Of New Guest Hosts

Movies

• Mattel Developing Movie Based On Uno Card Game With Lil Yachty Eyeing Lead Role

Video Games

• There's a Cobra Kai fighting game coming and you can pre-register right now
• Ford's Incredible 1982 Concept Car Had The First Integrated Video Game Console

Food

• McDonald's Shamrock Shake and Oreo Shamrock McFlurry Set to Return Starting February 15, 2021
• Peeps Are Back For The 2021 Easter Season
• Nintendo Brings Kids' Toys Back To Burger King With A Sweepstakes
• SPOTTED: Klondike Cones!

Toys/Collectibles

• Brand New G.I. Joe Mini Figurines Spotted At 99 Cents Only Stores
• Batman (1989) – Life Size Batarang Replica by NECA – Toyark Photo Shoot
• Super7: ThunderCats ULTIMATES! Thunder Tank Now Available For Pre-Order
• Toys "R" Us Closes Its Two U.S. Stores A Year After Opening
• Sonic the Hedgehog Green Hill Zone LEGO Set Coming Soon
• Target-Con 2021 Masters of the Universe Skeletor on Throne POP! Vinyl Figure From Funko

So Long

• Dustin Diamond Dies: “Screech” From ‘Saved By The Bell’ Was 44
• Christopher Plummer, Oscar Winner and ‘Sound of Music’ Star, Dies at 91
• Ricky Powell, Celebrated Hip-Hop Photographer and ‘Fourth Beastie Boy,’ Dead at 59

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What is Recurrent Events?

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