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The Retro Network Goes Ape With A Full Week of Planet of the Apes Nostalgia

The Retro Network Goes Ape all week with a full celebration of Planet of the Apes, revisiting the movies, shows, comics, toys, candy, and animated adventures fans love.

New RoboCop Series Officially in the Works at Prime Video

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Prime Video is officially bringing RoboCop back to the screen. Amazon MGM Studios and Blumhouse Atomic Monster have confirmed an eight‑episode series based on the classic sci‑fi franchise, with original co‑creators Ed Neumeier and Michael

Visionaries Action Figures Are Returning After Nearly 40 Years

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Visionaries is officially returning to store shelves for the first time since the late eighties, with Super7 launching new ReAction+ figures based on the classic hologram‑driven toy line.

Warner Bros. is Bringing Dark Shadows Back to Life for An Adult Animated Series

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Dark Shadows is rising once more, returning as an adult animated series that revisits Barnabas Collins and the eerie, gothic world that made the original a cult favorite.

Penguin Random House Announces Massive Dungeons & Dragons Encyclopedia for 2026

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A sweeping new Dungeons & Dragons Encyclopedia arrives this fall, gathering decades of realms, monsters, and legends into one definitive 320‑page volume crafted by some of the game’s most trusted historians.

Jem and the Holograms is Returning As a Live-Action Television Series

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A new live action adaptation of Jem and the Holograms is officially in development, according to an exclusive report from Deadline. The project is being developed as a television series with Amazon MGM Studios, the

Mc’Donald’s is Bringing Back the Iconic Fried Apple Pie For a Limited Time

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For many Generation X kids and early millennials, a trip to McDonald’s came with one unforgettable treat. The fried apple pie. It had a shatter crisp crust, a bubbling cinnamon apple filling, and a reputation

MeTV Launches Month‑Long “Golden Girls of Summer” Event Beginning June 8

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MeTV celebrates The Golden Girls with a month of curated episodes honoring Dorothy, Rose, Blanche, and Sophia beginning June 8.

Transformers the Movie Is Returning to Theaters For It’s 40th Anniversay

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The Transformers movie rolls back into theaters for its 40th anniversary, giving fans a chance to experience the classic in 4K.

MeTV Celebrates “Month of Mayberry” This May

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MeTV is turning May into a full Month of Mayberry, celebrating Andy, Barney, and the whole gang with classic episodes, reunion specials, and a month‑long trip back to TV’s friendliest town.

Tubi is Adding Hundreds of Retro Cartoons in March

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With HBO Max removing cartoon shows from its massive streaming library, Tubi is stepping up to the plate, and will soon be the ultimate destination for retro cartoons.

Fall In Love With MeTV’s Love Me Event Sunday February 8th

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MeTV is celebrating February with its “Love Me” event, spotlighting classic TV couples, heartfelt episodes, and fan‑favorite romances that defined generations of television and still make viewers smile today.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze is Coming Back to Theaters With a 4K Restoration

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze returns to theaters in a newly restored 4K anniversary release, giving fans a fresh chance to relive one of the 90s’ most beloved sequels.

Warner Bros. Is Planning a Speedy Gonzales Solo Movie

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Warner Bros. is developing a standalone Speedy Gonzales movie, giving the classic Looney Tunes character his first feature spotlight. According to reporting from The Hollywood Reporter, filmmaker Jorge R. Gutiérrez is leading the project and

Blockbuster Nostalgia Gets a DIY Boost with New VHS and DVD Sleeve Generator

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A fresh wave of ’80s–’90s nostalgia is making the rounds thanks to a new Blockbuster Sleeve Generator that lets fans create and print their own VHS or DVD style inserts. The tool taps into the

McDonald’s Changeables Returning to Happy Meals Later This Month

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Leaked internal images circulating online suggest that McDonalds is preparing to bring back its popular Changeables toys in Happy Meals later this month. The photos, which appear to come from company communications, show a new

Paramount is Exploring Strategic Partnerships to Revive MTV

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Paramount Skydance Corp. is actively pursuing new strategic partnerships as part of a broader effort to reinvent MTV and restore relevance to the once‑dominant music network. According to reports, the company has begun discussions with