The 80s Weekly - Issue 26

Jenna Ortega rumored for Beetlejuice 2, The Cure announces North American tour, and a Trapper Keeper giveaway.

Jason Gross
March 12, 2023

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Gnarly News

Jenna Ortega in Talks to Star in Tim Burton’s ‘Beetlejuice 2’

Jenna Ortega is eyeing a role in Tim Burton’s “Beetlejuice 2,” Variety has confirmed. Ortega, best known for her role as Wednesday Addams in Netflix’s recent series reboot “Wednesday,” is in talks …

Sylvester Stallone’s Rocky IV re-cut shows his passion for the franchise

2021’s Rocky vs. Drago adds 42 minutes to the movie — and tries to update it for a new era and audience

Masters of the Universe: Revolution Welcomes Melissa Benoist As Teela

On International Women's Day 2023, Mattel announced Melissa Benoist as Teela in Kevin Smith & Netflix's Masters of the Universe: Revolution.

New RoboCop game isn’t just about violence — you can also hand out parking tickets

RoboCop: Rogue City gets a new (later) release date

50 Cent working with Paramount+ on Vice City series set in 1980s Miami

The show’s synopsis follows three friends from Miami who are dishonorably discharged from military service amid the Iran-Contra affair.

Rediscover '80s Pop Culture

10 Best '80s Cult Classics That Critics Hated

Some of the best movies from the 1980s that fans love today weren't popular among the decade's film critics, from The Shining to Labyrinth.

‘Clap On...Clap Off!’ The Clapper Sensation of the ’80s

The device that could turn TVs and lights on with a couple of claps became a pop culture sensation.

Collectibles

My Top Five Favorite Ghosts from Kenner’s The Real Ghostbusters Toy Line

That’s right, this week I’ve going to break down my top five favorite ghost toys from Kenner’s The Real Ghostbusters line that I owned from my childhood.

Every Inhumanoids Toy, a Checklist (and Their Value in 2023)

In 1986, Hasbro released Inhumanoids: The Movie, following a group of heroic scientists who accidentally released, and then attempted to recapture, the dastardly primaeval beings that had been held at the centre of the Earth.

'Over The Top' Action Figures That Few Knew Existed

The 1987 film 'Over The Top' had a line of action figures that few kids knew existed.

Stranger Things Rockstar Eddie Munson Mini Epics Vinyl Figure

Hellish 'Axe'? Check. Tongue out? Check. Attitude? Double Check - Rock on!

Music/Podcasts

Now Hear This - Cybertronic Spree

Last year the Cybertronic Spree did a Kickstarter to fund a brand new album of original songs and it was successful! I got my rewards recently so I had to share them.

The Cure announces 30-date "Shows of a Lost World" North American tour

The Cure this morning announced its first North American tour in seven years, with plans to bring its "Shows of a Lost World" trek to the U.S. and Canada.

How Quiet Riot Scored Their Anthem With 'Metal Health'

Quiet Riot earned a Top 40 hit with the title track off their chart-topping album 'Metal Health,' released on March 11, 1983.

Cult Film Club Episode 79: Blind Date (1987)

In this episode hosts Pax, Jaime and Shawn talk about the madcap romp-mance that is Blake Edwards film Blind Date from 1987.

cultfilmclub.com/cult-film-club-episode-79-blind-date-1987

Bodacious Breakdown: 'White Wedding' by Billy Idol

A Bodacious Breakdown of the music video for 'White Wedding' by Billy Idol.

Retroist Transformers Marvel Comics Podcast - Retroist

On this episode of the Retroist Podcast, I talk all about the amazing Marvel Comics run of, The Transformers. I discuss the people who made it happen, the differences between the US and UK version,…

GIVEAWAY ZONE

Congrats to Taylor G. from Syosset, NY who the 80s Tees T-shirt Giveaway from Issue 25! Remember to check out 80sTees.com for the best selection of officially licensed ‘80s themed t-shirts on the web.

For Issue 26, our giveaway will be a Trapper Keeper Prize Pack! One lucky winner will not only receive a Trapper Keeper, but it will also be filled with goodies like vintage packs of trading cards, a vintage 45 record single, pencils, comic books, and more. To enter, click the button or image below to visit the Giveaway Zone on RD80s and enter via the Rafflecopter widget.

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