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

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

Peeps Is Rolling Out a New Flavor That’s Sure To Get a Reaction From ’90s Kids

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Peeps is kicking off Easter season early with a new nostalgic flavor that’s generating major buzz among fans of ’90s snacks. This week, food blogger Markie Devo announced on Instagram that SunnyD‑flavored Peeps have begun

The Muppet Show Is Returning With a New ABC/Disney+ Special Starring Sabrina Carpenter

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The Muppets are officially heading back to primetime. ABC and Disney+ have announced a new Muppet Show special set to premiere February 4, marking the iconic franchise’s return to television just in time for its

MeTV Releases Svengoolie’s January 2026 Lineup, Featuring Mummies, Monsters, and a Mid‑Air Haunting

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MeTV has announced the January 2026 schedule for Svengoolie Classic Horror & Sci‑Fi Movie, unveiling a month of retro scares that range from cursed relics to kaiju clashes. The weekly lineup, airing Saturdays at 8

SyFy’s New Year’s Day Twilight Zone Marathon Schedule

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Go ahead and clear your New Year’s Eve calendar, because you’ve already got a date, with murderous dolls, gremlins riding coach, and soldiers about to learn there are nightmares far worse than the battlefield. SyFy

Ace Frehley, Founding Guitarist of KISS and Rock Icon, Dead at 74

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Paul Daniel “Ace” Frehley, the legendary guitarist and founding member of KISS, died peacefully on October 16, 2025, in Morristown, New Jersey. He was 74 years old. Known to millions as “The Spaceman,” Frehley helped

Revisit All of the WCW Halloween Havoc Wrestling Shows With The Haunted House Show Podcast

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It’s that time of year when the ghosts and goblins start coming out of hiding to torment all of us normal people. It’s also the time time of year when pro wrestling company WCW would