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Recurrent Events for Feb 16, 2021 include:

Streaming

• MTV confirms 'The Real World Homecoming: New York' for a new Paramount+ reality series
• CLUE Board Game Is Getting an Animated Series
• Phoebe Waller-Bridge & Donald Glover Reboot ‘Mr. & Mrs. Smith’ As Amazon Series
• Hasbro Launches Official G. I. Joe YouTube Channel

Movies

• Face/Off: Paramount Taps Godzilla vs. Kong Adam Wingard to Dir Sequel
• ‘Wizard of Oz’ Remake in the Works at New Line With Director Nicole Kassell
• HBO documentary TINA to celebrate Tina Turner's legendary career

Music

• Kate Bush, Devo, The Go-Go’s among 2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees

Video Games

• Former Nintendo Employee Howard Phillips Is Launching A "Tell-All" Book About The Company
• Get Ready To Fight For The Users, Tron Is Coming To Fortnite

Food

• Hi-C Orange Lavaburst Is Returning To McDonald’s Starting February 15, 2021
• REVIEW: Limited Edition Orange & Lychee Oreo Cookies (China)
• McDonald’s Malaysia Launches New Spicy Chicken With Apple Slices Sandwich

Toys/Collectibles

• Care Bears Bring Sharing and Caring to Monopoly Boards
• Jaws – Toony Terrors Shark Teased by NECA
• Universal Monsters – Frankenstein’s Monster Ultimate Figure by NECA
• Walmart Listings for the Defenders of the Earth – Flash Gordon, Ming, and The Phantom by NECA
• LEGO Ideas Creations That Approaching 10 000 Supporters

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Recurrent Events for Feb 9, 2021 include:

Streaming

• Pluto TV Will Stream Premiere Episodes of ‘The Equalizer’ and ‘Clarice’ for Free
• Extreme Ghostbusters to begin streaming next week on YouTube!
• ‘Frasier’ Sequel Series With Kelsey Grammer & David Hyde Pierce Eyed By Paramount+
• A SONIC THE HEDGEHOG Animated Series Is Coming to Netflix
• 'Punky Brewster' reboot gets an official trailer from Peacock
• Nintendo Docuseries From Screen Media Ventures Gets Crackle Premiere Slot
• ‘Jeopardy!’: Anderson Cooper, Savannah Guthrie Among Lineup Of New Guest Hosts

Movies

• Mattel Developing Movie Based On Uno Card Game With Lil Yachty Eyeing Lead Role

Video Games

• There's a Cobra Kai fighting game coming and you can pre-register right now
• Ford's Incredible 1982 Concept Car Had The First Integrated Video Game Console

Food

• McDonald's Shamrock Shake and Oreo Shamrock McFlurry Set to Return Starting February 15, 2021
• Peeps Are Back For The 2021 Easter Season
• Nintendo Brings Kids' Toys Back To Burger King With A Sweepstakes
• SPOTTED: Klondike Cones!

Toys/Collectibles

• Brand New G.I. Joe Mini Figurines Spotted At 99 Cents Only Stores
• Batman (1989) – Life Size Batarang Replica by NECA – Toyark Photo Shoot
• Super7: ThunderCats ULTIMATES! Thunder Tank Now Available For Pre-Order
• Toys "R" Us Closes Its Two U.S. Stores A Year After Opening
• Sonic the Hedgehog Green Hill Zone LEGO Set Coming Soon
• Target-Con 2021 Masters of the Universe Skeletor on Throne POP! Vinyl Figure From Funko

So Long

• Dustin Diamond Dies: “Screech” From ‘Saved By The Bell’ Was 44
• Christopher Plummer, Oscar Winner and ‘Sound of Music’ Star, Dies at 91
• Ricky Powell, Celebrated Hip-Hop Photographer and ‘Fourth Beastie Boy,’ Dead at 59

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Recurrent Events for Feb 2, 2021 include:

Streaming

• ‘Kate & Allie’ Reboot From Erica Oyama & Nahnatchka Khan In The Works At NBC
• Classic episodes of The Real Ghostbusters are coming to the official Ghostbusters YouTube channel
• SKULL ISLAND and TOMB RAIDER Anime Series Coming to Netflix
• 'The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers' premieres March 26 on Disney Plus

Movies

• High School Students in Japan Build A Back To The Future Monument
• Zach Braff Cast in ‘Cheaper by the Dozen’ Remake at Disney Plus

Music

• Cheap Trick Announce New Album, ‘In Another World’

Video Games

• Fortnite Teases G.I. Joe Characters Coming To The Game

Food

• New Limited-Edition Lucky Charms Will Turn Your Milk Green
• Pepsi Is Giving Away New ‘Cocoa’ Cola On January 31, 2021
• Post Brand Introduces Two New Pebbles Light Ice Cream Flavors
• SPOTTED: Lemon Groove Pink Lemonade Pop-Tarts
• Cheerios Welcomes Back Happy-Heart Shaped O’s Heart-Healthy Lifestyle
• Kraft Unveils New Pink Candy-Flavored Mac & Cheese For Valentine’s Day
• New Coca-Cola With Coffee Zero Sugar And Coca-Cola With Coffee Available Now

Toys/Collectibles

• Funko Fair Pops New Releases
  • Cool Runnings Slides Into Funko Fair with Pop Reveals
  • Funko Announces Pop Vinyls for White Men Can't Jump
  • The Goonies Await New Adventures As Funko Announces New Pops
  • Funko Fair TV Reveals – Bewitched, Frasier, and Happy Days
  • Funko Fair Television Reveals – G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero
• US Postal Service to Release a Series of Star Wars Droid Postage Stamps to Promote STEM Learning
• Massive LORD OF THE RINGS Mini Brick Display Sets World Record

So Long

• Cicely Tyson, Pioneering Hollywood Icon, Dies at 96
• Cloris Leachman Dies: Eight-Time Emmy Winner & ‘Last Picture Show’ Oscar Winner Was 94

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Recurrent Events for Jan 26, 2021 include:

Streaming

• Everything Coming To Disney+ In February: The Muppet Show!
• What's New on Hulu in February 2021
• What's new on Tubi in February 2021
• House Of Cards creator Beau Willimon developing Risk TV show
• ‘America’s Most Wanted’ Returns To Fox With Elizabeth Vargas As Host
• Turner & Hooch Taps McG to Direct Pilot, EP Disney+ Series Reboot
• Head of the Class: HBO Max Series Reboot Pilot Rounds Out Cast
• Rumor: BATMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES Revival Coming to HBO Max
• ‘Saved By The Bell’ Renewed For Season 2 By Peacock
• Freaks And Geeks is coming to Hulu next week with its original soundtrack intact

Movies

• Boris Karloff Documentary ‘Man Behind The Monster’ to Mark ‘Frankenstein’ Anniversary (EXCLUSIVE)
• Willy Wonka Prequel Movie Announced for 2023
• ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ Trailer: Legendary Movie Monsters Prepare for Ultimate Showdown

Music

• Unheard Bon Scott Music to Be Released

Video Games

• Capcom Announces Multiplayer Shooter Resident Evil Re:Verse
• Dadish 2 is the much-awaited sequel to 2020's hit platformer, out now

Comics

• James Bond Joins SPECTRE In Dynamite April 2021 Solicitations
• My Little Pony/Transformers Crossover Gets A Sequel From IDW

Food

• McDonald’s Offers 25-Cent Cheeseburger As Part Of Throwback Thursday App Deals Through February 18, 2021
• McDonald’s Is Launching 3 New Crispy Chicken Sandwiches On February 24, 2021
• Ghostbusters cereal is coming soon to store shelves!
• COMING SOON: Limited Edition Ghostbusters themed Twinkies! 

Toys/Collectibles

• Super7 Teases Silverhawks, Star Trek And More For 2021
• Masters of the WWE Universe Series 6 – Goldberg, Kane, Stephanie McMahon, and Ultimate Warrior
• Knight Rider 2000's radical and futuristic KITT goes up for auction
• Masters Of The Universe Origins Wind Raider Coming From Mattel

So Long

• Larry King Dies: Giant Of American Broadcasting Was 87
• Hank Aaron Dies: Baseball Legend Who Broke Babe Ruth’s Home Run Record Was 86
• Gregory Sierra Dies: ‘Sanford And Son’ And ‘Barney Miller’ Star Was 83
• Mira Furlan Dies: ‘Babylon 5’ & ‘Lost’ Actress Was 65

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Recurrent Events headlines for Jan 19, 2021 include:

Movies:

• ‘Godzilla Vs. Kong’ Jumps Up To March In HBO Max & Theatrical Debut
• Three Star Trek Films Are in the Pipeline at Paramount+
• Nicole Kidman And Javier Bardem To Play Lucille Ball And Desi Arnaz in ‘Being The Ricardos’ For Amazon Studios

Streaming:

• ‘Law & Order: SVU’ Stars Mariska Hargitay And Chris Meloni Are Teasing Fans on Instagram
• DUNGEONS & DRAGONS TV Series in Development
• ‘The Lord Of The Rings’: Amazon Studios’ Prequel Series To Feature Familiar Villain
• Jon M. Chu is no longer directing the pilot of Disney+'s Willow series

Video Games:

• Arcade Game ‘NBA Jam’ Will Be Focus of New Documentary (EXCLUSIVE)
• Ubisoft Massive Is Making An Open World Star Wars Game
• Arcade1Up Introduces Multiple New Arcade Cabinets At CES 2021
• New INDIANA JONES Video Game Will Feature an Original Story

Comics:

• DC Comics To Publish Batman & Scooby-Doo Mysteries #1 in March
• Dark Horse Announces BUCKAROO BANZAI Sequel Novel
• New Comics List for January 13th 2021

Food:

• Did Mountain Dew Reveal The Riddler’s Costume in THE BATMAN?
• McDonald's Fries Up New Creme Brulee Pie in Japan
• Post Releases New Pebbles Crisps and Honeycomb Big Bite Cereal Snacks
• International Delight Introduces New Fruity Pebbles and Cocoa Pebbles Coffee Creamers
• Sonic Chili Cheese Coney-flavored Slim Jims Arrive in Stores

Toys/Collectibles:

• ‘Garbage Pail Kids’ and the ‘Madballs’ Join Forces for a Crossover Collaboration
• Toddler Play Goes Retro with New Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Toys

So Long:

• Julie Strain, Heavy Metal Queen of B-Movies, Has Died
• Siegfried Fischbacher of Siegfried & Roy Dies at 81

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Recurrent Events for Jan 12, 2021 include:

Movies:

• The '80s martial arts classic that almost had Nic Cage

Streaming:

• Roku Reportedly Scored Quibi’s Content for Under $100 Million
• ‘Punky Brewster’ Revival Sets Premiere Date, Peacock Reveals First Look
• Are You Afraid of the Dark? Season 2 Trailer: A New Midnight Society
• Pluto TV now has a 24/7 Price is Right: The Barker Era channel
• The Classic Universal Monsters Are Heading to YouTube for Free

Music:

• Bret Michaels, Kenny Loggins among 80's Radical Sabbatical headliners
• Black Crowes Unveil 'Shake Your Money Maker' 30th-Anniversary Set

Comics:

• New Comics List for January 6th 2021

Food:

• Here’s what Burger King’s new logo looks like
• KFC Begins Nationwide Rollout Of New KFC Chicken Sandwich
• Nabisco Chocolate Hazelnut Oreos (2021)
• Nabisco Java Chip Oreos
• BACK ON SHELVES: Post Waffle Crisp Cereal (2021)
• SPOTTED: General Mills Dunkaroos Cereal
• Reese’s Mallow-top Peanut Butter Cups
• Key Lime Pie M&M’s
• McDonald's Puts Together New Mini Hotcakes with Nutella in Australia

Toys/Collectibles:

• Funko Announces A Board Game Version Of Groundhog Day
• Find Waldo on Your Feet with New Vans and WHERE’S WALDO Collab
• LEGO Ideas Project Creations Approaching 10 000 Supporters
• Kids Can Have the ‘Power’ with Masters of the Universe Hot Wheels Character Cars
• K.I.T.T., David Hasselhoff's Personal Knight Rider Car, Is up for Auction

So Long:

• Marion Ramsey, ‘Police Academy’ Star, Dies at 73
• 80’s Baseball Coach And Commercial Legend Dies At 93

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This week's Recurrent Events includes the following headlines:

• ‘Wonder Woman 3’ in the Works With Director Patty Jenkins
• Rubik’s Cube Movie and Game Show in Development From Hyde Park Entertainment, Endeavor Content
• ‘Night Court’ Sequel In Works At NBC With John Larroquette As Dan Fielding, Harry Stone’s Daughter As Focus
• Seth MacFarlane Is Rebooting ’80s Teen Blockbuster ‘Revenge Of The Nerds’
• Peter Dinklage To Star In Legendary’s ‘Toxic Avenger’ Reboot
• Alex Trebek's final Jeopardy! episodes are airing this week
• Yes, Stranger Things Fans: Season 4 Is Still Currently Filming
• Def Leppard Announce 'Vault' Online Museum Opening Date
• Someone Found The Game Boy Accessory WorkBoy / DidYouKnowGaming? YouTube Video
• New Masters Of The Universe Origins Up For Pre-Order
• Kellogg’s Unveils New Rice Krispies Treats Homestyle
• Hangover Krystal Slider Returning on December 28, 2020
• KFC UK Reveals Video Game Console with Warming Tray for Fried Chicken
• McDonald's China Has A Spam and Oreos Burger
• Kellogg’s Is Bringing Back Smorz Cereal In January 2021
• Gilligan's Island Star Dawn Wells Passes Away from COVID-19, Age 82
• Tanya Roberts Dies: ‘A View To A Kill’ Bond Girl, ‘That ’70s Show’ Actress Was 65

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