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

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

MeTV’s Svengoolie’s BOO-Nanza Is Back This October For More Halloween Fun

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Halloween just wouldn’t feel complete without Svengoolie’s signature blend of horror and humor, and in October 2025, MeTV is bringing back the beloved BOO-Nanza for its fourth spine-tingling year. Starting Saturday, October 4, fans can

A Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Trilogy 4K UHD Set is Coming in November

Walter King

A shell-shocking saga of mutants, martial arts and New York mayhem, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles trilogy brought comic book grit, practical effects wizardry and pizza-fuelled fun to a generation of moviegoers, helping turn four

A Masters of the Universe Digital Card Game Is On It’s Way

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Mattel and Gambit Games have teamed up to create He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Battle for Eternia, an upcoming digital collectible strategy card game. All your favorite Masters of the Universe characters including He-Man, Skeletor and

An Archie Comics Movie Is In the Works at Universal

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A live-action Archie Comics movie is on the way! The TV take of Archie Comics, Riverdale, spanned 137 episodes on the CW, and ran from 2017-2023, but Universal Pictures believes there are more Archie stories to tell on the

Halloween Boo Buckets Return To McDonald’s On October 21st

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Summer isn’t even over, but McDonald’s is already preparing for fall by announcing the highly anticipated return of one of its most iconic seasonal items. As many brands lean into pumpkin spice lattes and fall spice-flavored treats,

New Masters of the Universe: Dragon Pearl of Destruction Video Game Is Coming Soon

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Some exciting news was announced this week from Mattel and Limited Run Games on Instagram. “He-Man, Teela, Man-at-Arms and more are coming to a brand new hack ‘n slash ’n magic adventure!” “Battle across Eternia in He-Man