The 80s Weekly - Issue 19

Cobra Kai Season 6, Depeche Mode Goes Viral, Trapper Keeper Giveaway!

Jason Gross
January 22, 2023

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Gnarly News

‘Cobra Kai’ Renewed For Sixth And Final Season

Netflix’s Cobra Kai has been renewed for a sixth and final season. The final run, which promises to be “the biggest and baddest” season of all, is set to begin production in late …

TRON 3 May Soon Be a Go with Jared Leto as Its Star

A TRON 3 movie might be on its way, with Jared Leto in the lead role. Are you ready to hop on your light cycle and come back into the Grid?

Depeche Mode’s ‘Never Let Me Down Again’ Flying High After ‘Last of Us’ Streaming Bump

The alternative greats’ 1987 classic was featured as a message of “trouble” in the new HBO series’ pilot episode.

WILLOW Executive Producer Jon Kasdan on Elora's Journey, Additional Seasons, and More

We talk to Willow executive producer Jon Kasdan about themes of evil, Elora's journey, Willow's next steps, additional seasons, and more.

Steven Spielberg is producing a documentary about his old buddy John Williams

Spielberg's Amblin Television is working on a documentary about his legendary composer and long-time friend

Yes, 'Night Court' Fans—Night Court Actually Exists

Harried judges in Manhattan and elsewhere hear cases into the early morning hours, including allegations of cleaver attacks.

Michael J. Fox Praises Christopher Lloyd, Says Their Friendship Took Off on ‘Back to the Future Part III’: ‘He’s Not Just a Crazy Guy, He’s an Artist’

Michael J. Fox nearly broke the internet last October when he reunited with “Back to the Future” co-star Christopher Lloyd on stage at New York Comic Con. The duo were on the verge of t…

It’s Taken 16 Years For Us To Realize Mass Effect’s Intro Is Literally Top Gun

Casey Hudson says he’s been waiting over a decade for someone to notice

Rediscover '80s Pop Culture

KFC's Chicken Littles Sandwiches of the '80s : The Retro Network

A couple of years ago, in the background, the TV was on and my daughters were watching some show that I usually care nothing about. The show went into a commercial and I carried on CONTINUE READING...

10 TV Shows From the '80s That Are Worthy Of A Reboot or Remake

There is much from the 1980s which could be mined by television producers keen to capitalize on certain patrons’ sense of nostalgia.

Def Leppard's ‘Pyromania’ at 40: The Story Behind Every Song

Def Leppard released the 10-times platinum Top 5 smash 'Pyromania' on Jan. 20, 1983.

Listen Up!

This week's featured track is the new single "Delirious" by Fury Weekend feat. Anix. "Delirious is a direct sequel to the track "Illumination" and once again blends Fury Weekend's iconic synthwave sound with the future rock songwriting style on Anix. Listen below and connect in your favorite streaming app.

Greatest Lists S1 Wrap Up Show : The Retro Network

Jason and Eric return to wrap up Season 1 of Greatest Lists with their 80s Soundtrack honorable mentions and a preview of Season 2.

GIVEAWAY

This week we are giving away another Trapper Keeper full of retro goodies! Reminder, this giveaway is EXCLUSIVE to subscribers of The 80s Weekly so click below for your chance to win. If you entered last week's giveaway, check your inbox. An email has been sent to the winner to claim the prize!