Recurrent Events News Update: 'Rampage' Movie Details, Pac-man Coming To Facebook Feeds, M.A.S.K. Returns To Comics

Welcome to the Recurrent Events weekly news update for retro pop culture headlines, links, videos, and more! (Back by popular demand!) Yes, its been several weeks since I posted the Recurrent Events and I wanted to thank those of you who have reached out to tell me you've missed it.

I've been keeping busy over the last couple months, some of it was good busy like the Road Trip to 40 with my pal Wyatt. We've also got a fun collaboration coming Dec 15 with several other '80s enthusiasts like 80s Reboot Overdrive, Return to the 80s, Weegie Midget, and Killer Kitsch. The events topic will be "Christmas Gifts of the '80s" in every iteration of phrase. Wyatt and I will be joining in with posting the top 3 gifts we received as '80s kids with further elaboration in a new Memory Jogger Podcast episode. This is going to be a really fun event and we invite you to connect with everyone involved.

Here are some recent RD80s articles posted in cased you missed them:

• Memory Jogger Podcast Episode 3: Nickelodeon
• '80s Video Games That Have Stood the Test of Time
• Black Friday Origins: The Transformers And GoBots Craze Of 1984

Looks like Legend of Zelda fans are in for a real treat with the new Breath of the Wild video game coming next year. CBR introduced me to a new trailer this week and it looks brilliant!

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Here are your Recurrent Events links for Dec 3, 2016!

MOVIES

Upcoming 'Rampage' Movie Will Be 'Emotional,' According to Its Director - Yahoo! Movies
Which is the best Point Break movie? - Weegie Midget
'Who Framed Roger Rabbit' used more than 82,000 frames of hand-drawn animation - Mashable
Don Calfa, the Mortician in 'The Return of the Living Dead,' Dies at 76 - THR
Escape From New York: remake to be a prequel, say reports - Den of Geek
'Robocop' Studio Claims Security Firm Is Free-Riding on Its Films - THR
Transformers: The Movie - celebrating its quirky brilliance - Den of Geek
Exclusive: Robotech live action movie status update - Den of Geek
MGM Sues ‘Buckaroo Banzai’ Filmmakers Over TV Rights - Deadline
'Rocky' Turns 40: We Talked to the Sculptor Behind the Famous Philly Statue - Yahoo! Movies

TV

Former Boss Of ‘Saved By The Bell’ Says Zack & Kelly Are Probably Divorced Now - UPROXX

Bad Beef: Remembering Burger King's Infamous "Where's Herb?" Campaign - Mental Floss

What’s your thoughts on the Dynasty Remake? - Weegie Midget

Pop Rewind Podcast: PSA Party - Pop Rewind

Five 80s Cartoons That Need to Be Brought Back - TV Overmind

Two New TRANSFORMERS Animated Shows Coming As Part of PRIME WARS TRILOGY - Newsarama

The Bizarre Allure of Legends of the Hidden Temple - io9

MUSIC

New Gremlins Soundtrack Vinyl Does Cool Stuff When Exposed to Light or Water - Pitchfork

Why 'Thriller,' the Most Iconic Halloween Music Video, Was Released in December - Mental Floss

Top 10 Protest or Socially Conscious Songs from the ‘80s – The Way it Is by Bruce Hornsby and the Range - Return to the 80s

Iconic 80s songs Inducted Into The Grammy Hall of Fame - Like Totally 80s

The Top 10 Best 80s David Bowie Songs - Team Rock

Episode 5: Slippery When Wet - Return to the 80s

VIDEO GAMES

Facebook is Bringing Games Like PAC-MAN and GALAGA to News Feeds - Nerdist
Nintendo teases attractions for theme park expansion in Japan, Orlando and Hollywood - Polygon
'Castlevania' Creator Koji Igarashi: 'I Don't Feel That I'm a Big Deal' - RollingStone
25 SNES Games We’d Love to See in a Classic Edition - Nerdist

POP CULTURE

M.A.S.K. #1 Now Available In Local Comic Shops and Digital Download - Agents of M.A.S.K.
“The Autobots Are Under Attack!” 1988 Flyer - BattleGrip
Sonic the Hedgehog makes his very huggable Build-A-Bear debut - Polygon
Retro Records: Masters Of The Universe (1983) - Retroist
The Retromash Advent Calendar is all ready for December - Retromash
Super7 Presents Alien M.U.S.C.L.E. - Toy News International
New G.I. Joe Statues & More From Prime-1 Studio - Toy News International
15 '80s Trends That Deserve A Comeback - Bustle
REVIEW: NECA’s Bill and Ted – Wyld Stallyns Box Set - Plastic & Plush
Fan mashes up 'E.T.' and 'Star Wars' to create ETPO - Mashable

Got a link or know any active retro pop culture blogs/websites that are worth including with the Recurrent Events? Leave a comment so I can add it to the mix! If you missed last week's news update, visit the Recurrent Events archive.