The 80s Weekly - Issue 51

'Masters of the Universe: Revelation' 2 First Look, NECA Announces Pee-Wee Herman Product Line, 'Moonlighting' Coming to Hulu, and Remembering the '80s Australian Invasion.

Jason Gross
October 01, 2023

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

Editor’s Note: Be looking for the October edition of Streaming the ‘80s very soon. Can’t wait to watch some spooky content this Halloween season!

The Lead

Masters of the Universe: Revelation is due to return to Netflix next year. While I really enjoyed the animation style and voice acting, I wasn’t really impressed with the overall story of the first season. Teaser images are here and likely a new trailer before the end of the year. I’ll wait to see that before I commit to watching Season 2.

Masters of the Universe: Revolution First Look: He-Man vs Scare Glow - Bleeding Cool

He-Man takes on Scare Glow in the following extended first look at Netflix's Masters of the Universe: Revolution, arriving in 2024.

News

My Arcade Announces Four New Tetris Handheld Consoles

Would you like to own a new way to play Tetris? How about four new ways? My Arcade has revealed a new set of handheld devices.

Moonlighting: One of The Greatest TV Shows Ever Hits Hulu In October - Bleeding Cool

Glenn Gordon Caron's Cybill Shepherd & Bruce Willis-starring Moonlighting will be making its way to Hulu beginning on October 10th.

Upcoming Ghostbusters sequel is reportedly getting a Ghost Trap popcorn bucket - Ghostbusters News

In today's headline, listings through snackfood and theater vendor PCO Group have provided an early outline of what tie-ins fans can expect for the upcoming Ghostbusters sequel, among them themed popcorn buckets, including one based on the Ghost Trap.

‘Airplane!’ Filmmakers David Zucker, Jim Abrahams & Jerry Zucker To Narrate Making-Of Audiobook With Jimmy Kimmel, “Weird” Al Yankovic, Sarah Silverman, Trey Parker, Barry Diller, Michael Eisner & More - Deadline

EXCLUSIVE: Airplane! writer-directors David Zucker, Jim Abrahams, and Jerry Zucker are teaming up with a cast of celebrities and industry figures to chronicle the making of the influential hit 1980…

NECA Announces Licensed Product Line Celebrating Pee-Wee Herman - Toys News International

At the opening of the International Toy Fair in New York today, NECA announced a full line of action figures and collectibles celebrating the most famous character of the legendary late comedian Paul Reubens.

Why Back to the Future is the Perfect '80s Movie and How It Nearly Didn’t Happen - Rediscover the ‘80s

Why Back to the Future is the Perfect 80s Movie and How It Nearly Didn’t Happen

Double Dragon Collection Reveals New Trailers & Art - Bleeding Cool

Arc System Works has a new set of images and trailers for the upcoming Double Dragon Collection, set to be released in November.

Culture

‘Hey, Heathcliff! Eat Your Heart Out!’: 15 Trivia Tidbits About ‘Garfield and Friends’ - Cracked

The Saturday morning cartoon people seem to either love or hate

10 Surprising Facts About Wham!

With their brightly colored short shorts and ridiculously catchy songs, Wham! were the definitive pop group of the '80s.

'80s Australian Invasion: 24 Ways Down Under Took Over America - Ultimate Classic Rock

A look at the impact Australian musicians, actors, filmmakers and companies had on American pop culture in the '80s.

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Giveaway Zone

No giveaway contest this week, but don’t fear, I’ve still got several items to giveaway before the end of the year. Be sure to check next week’s newsletter.

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