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

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

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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

AOL Is Putting An End To It’s Dial-Up Internet Service

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For many people who grew up in the 1990s, they remember the beeps and buzzes of the AOL online service starting up as much as they remember any other sounds of the era. Now, after living far

Looney Tunes Now Streaming On Tubi After Removal From Max

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This week, nearly 800 classic Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies shorts landed on the ad-supported streaming platform Tubi, offering fans free access to one of the crown jewels of American animation. The shorts, produced between 1930 and 1969, are

Retro Spooky Fun Is On the Way In the Archie Comics Digest Halloween Special

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Halloween is just around the corner, and as such, we want to take a moment to tell you about an upcoming release packed with thrills, chills and laughs: The ARCHIE COMICS DIGEST HALLOWEEN SPECIAL! Featuring work

McDonald’s Is Launching a New Adult Meal Featuring the Legendary Characters From the Past

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McDonald’s is bringing back nostalgic characters to launch a new adult Happy Meal, which will include a new limited-edition shake. Ronald McDonald, Birdie, Hamburglar, Mayor McCheese, Fry Friends and Grimace, whose birthday meal went viral after its

Jem and the Holograms 40th Anniversary Album is Available Now

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A new release of the Jem and the Holograms album, celebrating the brand’s 40th anniversary is available now. Fans can now immerse themselves in the glitter and glam of the ’80s with six re-recorded tracks