Recurrent Events: Feb 2, 2021

Headlines this week include a Kate and Allie reboot, Kong Skull Island and Tomb Raider anime on Netflix, new Cheap Trick album, G.I. Joe in Fortnite, Pepsi Cocoa Cola, Funko Fair reveals, and a so long to Cecily Tyson and Cloris Leachman.

Show Notes

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Recurrent Events for Feb 2, 2021 include:

Streaming

• ‘Kate & Allie’ Reboot From Erica Oyama & Nahnatchka Khan In The Works At NBC
• Classic episodes of The Real Ghostbusters are coming to the official Ghostbusters YouTube channel
• SKULL ISLAND and TOMB RAIDER Anime Series Coming to Netflix
• 'The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers' premieres March 26 on Disney Plus

Movies

• High School Students in Japan Build A Back To The Future Monument
• Zach Braff Cast in ‘Cheaper by the Dozen’ Remake at Disney Plus

Music

• Cheap Trick Announce New Album, ‘In Another World’

Video Games

• Fortnite Teases G.I. Joe Characters Coming To The Game

Food

• New Limited-Edition Lucky Charms Will Turn Your Milk Green
• Pepsi Is Giving Away New ‘Cocoa’ Cola On January 31, 2021
• Post Brand Introduces Two New Pebbles Light Ice Cream Flavors
• SPOTTED: Lemon Groove Pink Lemonade Pop-Tarts
• Cheerios Welcomes Back Happy-Heart Shaped O’s Heart-Healthy Lifestyle
• Kraft Unveils New Pink Candy-Flavored Mac & Cheese For Valentine’s Day
• New Coca-Cola With Coffee Zero Sugar And Coca-Cola With Coffee Available Now

Toys/Collectibles

• Funko Fair Pops New Releases
  • Cool Runnings Slides Into Funko Fair with Pop Reveals
  • Funko Announces Pop Vinyls for White Men Can't Jump
  • The Goonies Await New Adventures As Funko Announces New Pops
  • Funko Fair TV Reveals – Bewitched, Frasier, and Happy Days
  • Funko Fair Television Reveals – G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero
• US Postal Service to Release a Series of Star Wars Droid Postage Stamps to Promote STEM Learning
• Massive LORD OF THE RINGS Mini Brick Display Sets World Record

So Long

• Cicely Tyson, Pioneering Hollywood Icon, Dies at 96
• Cloris Leachman Dies: Eight-Time Emmy Winner & ‘Last Picture Show’ Oscar Winner Was 94

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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.