Recurrent Events: Jan 12, 2021
Headlines this week include the Punky Brewster reboot premiere, Universal Monsters on YouTube, '80s Radical Sabbatical virtual event, Burger King's "new" logo, 'Groundhog Day' board game, and a "So Long" to Marion Ramsey and Tommy Lasorda.
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:
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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