The 80s Weekly - Issue 48

'The Goonies' Returning to Movie Theaters, Atari Releasing Pong Sequel, and a Garfield Giveaway.

Jason Gross
September 03, 2023

The 80s Weekly is your source for the nostalgic news, headlines, and giveaways related to 1980s pop culture.

Editor’s Note: I’ll be traveling to Retro Con next weekend in Philadelphia so the newsletter will return in two weeks. I invite you to follow Rediscover the 80s on Instagram, Facebook, or X (Twitter) for coverage from the show. Let me know if you plan to attend. Would love to meet more of my fellow 80s fanatics!

The Lead

The Goonies is one of my favorite ‘80s movies. I missed it in the theater back in the day, so I’m excited to see it’s coming back. I’ve had some real fun theater experiences with these throwback showings and I won’t expect anything less from my fellow “Never Say Die” friends!

The Goonies Will Return to Movie Theaters in September - Nerdist

The Goonies is returning to movie theaters for a limited time this September to celebrate Warner Bros. 100th anniversary on the big screen.

News

Atari's Making A Pong Sequel About The Ball Escaping The Paddles - Kotaku

What lies beyond the paddles in Pong? Well, it turns out, quite a lot actually

LeVar Burton-Hosted Trivial Pursuit Series In The Works At The CW - Deadline

The CW is closing on a deal to turn Trivial Pursuit into a gameshow hosted by LeVar Burton. It comes nearly two years after Burton signed up to host the adaptation following his guest stint hosting…

G.I. Joe #1 Re-Release Shares Unedited Dialogue for the First Time - ScreenRant

No cuts!

Arcade1Up Announces Atari 50th Anniversary Deluxe Arcade Machine - Bleeding Cool

Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Atari with an all-new arcade cabinet from Arcade1Up, with multiple classic titles in one machine.

‘Charlie’s Angels 3’ Isn’t Off The Table, Director McG Says - Deadline

If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again, goes the axiom. Apparently, film director McG strongly believes it, saying he is not closing the door on a potential Charlie’s Angels 3. J…

Hear Peter Gabriel's Newest Song, 'Love Can Heal' - Ultimate Classic Rock

Peter Gabriel has released the next new song, 'Love Can Heal,' from his album 'i/o' in August 2023.

Culture

Madonna's "Like A Virgin" Bustier & 10 More Iconic Looks From The 1980s - Bustle

The 1980s were marked by suits, leg warmers, and a young Sarah Jessica Parker. Here are the most iconic outfits from that decade worn by icons like Princess Diana, Dolly Parton, and more.

Did Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas Almost Go Full-Frontal for ‘Strange Brew’? - Cracked

Thomas jokes that they may have revealed all ‘just for the hell of it’

Cyberpunks, not Hoverboards: Why the Future Belongs to the 1980s - Rediscover the 80s

A look at how Cyberpunk culture with 1980s flair is depicted as the future in books, novels, and film.

Greatest Lists S2b #20 'Lay Your Hands On Me' by Bon Jovi - The Retro Network

Greatest Lists continues Season 2 and the Top 25 Guitar Solos from the 80s with the #20 pick, "Lay Your Hands On Me" by Bon Jovi.

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Giveaway Zone

The Giveaway for Issue 48 features Garfield! One winner will receive a prize pack including a Karate themed Garfield plush figure by Kidrobot, four packs of trading cards from 2004, a vintage photo album, and a vintage Garfield at the Gym book. Click the button below to get your entries and Good Luck!

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