The 80s Weekly - Issue 49

New Stranger Things Scoops Ahoy Flavors, Madonna's Pepsi Ad Released After 34 Years, 80s Cartoons Based on Live-Action and a T-Shirt Giveaway.

Jason Gross
September 17, 2023

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

Editor’s Note: I’m back from Retro Con and had a great time! If you missed the action, you can hear my wrap-up on the Rediscover the 80s Podcast with Wyatt Bloom or watch my haul on TRN TV with Adam Pope.

Retro Con 2023 Wrap Up Show

Jason and Wyatt wrap up Retro Con 2023 with a new podcast sharing their experiences from the show this past weekend.

The Lead

The more headlines I see, the more I cannot wait for Stranger Things 5 to get here! With the writer’s strike, there will be so much hype built up by the time we see the first episode that I hope it will be able to live up to it. Until then, we’ll just have to eat ice cream…

STRANGERS THINGS Scoops Ahoy Ice Cream Is Now Available at Walmart - Nerdist

Stranger Things Scoops Ahoy ice cream flavors are now available to purchase at Walmart. These nerdy ice creams homage the show.

News

Guns N' Roses' Slash's Kickstarter Comic Based On Deathstalker Movie - Bleeding Cool

Slash from Guns N' Roses is Kickstartering a new graphic novel from Vault Comics, based on the 1983 Deathstalker movie from Roger Corman.

Madonna's Controversial Pepsi Commercial Finally Released 34 Years After Ban - Do You Remember

34 years ago, Madonna and Pepsi created a commercial together that went off air as soon as it appeared. Now, it is returning to the spotlight.

'Coolman' Novel Series is a Love Letter to '80s Action Films - Rediscover the 80s

If you like reading novels and love '80s action films, check out the Coolman series of action-packed novels inspired by 1980s action movies.

Beetlejuice 2 Forced To Halt Production With The Film "99% Done" - Bleeding Cool

Beetlejuice 2 director Tim Burton has revealed that they had to halt production with the film "99% done" due to studios refusing to pay writers and actors livable wages, also known as the ongoing strikes.

Super7 Teasing G.I. Joe Cobra Mothership For October 2023 - Toy News International

Super7 Teasing G.I. Joe Cobra Mothership For October 2023

National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation Comes To Monopoly - Bleeding Cool

We're gonna have the hap-hap-happiest Christmas as The Op has announced Monopoly; National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation Edition.

Culture

Cartoons in the '80s Based on Live-Action Shows - The Retro Network

Remembering Saturday morning cartoons in the 80s based on live-action TV shows (with a bonus list based on live-action movies, too)

Cagney and Lacey: A police partnership that broke the mold & redefined TV friendships for women - Click Americana

Discover the groundbreaking series Cagney and Lacey that set the bar for strong female leads in cop dramas.

Parental Advisory: When Tipper Gore Took on ‘80s Rock Music - Mental Floss

In 1985, Tipper Gore was upset about explicit lyrics in pop music and decided that she wasn't gonna take it ... anymooooooooooore.

10 Underrated '80s Hard Rock Guitar Heroes - Ultimate Classic Rock

UCR looks back at 10 hard rock guitar wizards from the '80s who deserved more credit than they got.

Score some ‘80s swag in the RD80s Store on Amazon!

Giveaway Zone

The Giveaway for Issue 49 is a Rediscover the 80s T-shirt! Several years ago, I designed these shirts and I’ve got just one left that could be yours. The size is XL so please understand that the winner will receive that size. Click the button below to get your entries and Good Luck!

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