Best Nostalgia Gifts for 80s/90s/2000s Kids
If you're looking for a gift to satisfy the nostalgia needs of anyone born between 1979 and 1999, look no further. There are decades of cool collectibles, gaming, and throwback apparel gifts from which to choose, and 2019 is the best time in history to find a gift from the past, or a gift to scratch that old-school itch.
Best Nostalgia and Retro Gifts 2019
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Beverly Hills Cop Sequel With Eddie Murphy Moves to Netflix
Netflix has acquired the rights to produce the long-in-development Beverly Hills Cop 4 with Eddie Murphy attached to reprise his role as Axel Foley, the street-smart Detroit cop.
Deadline reports Paramount has made a one-time licensing deal with Netflix to distribute the fourth instalment of the Beverly Hills Cop franchise, with the option for one additional sequel after that.
Beverly Hills Cop 4 has been stuck in development hell for several years, with an earlier production reportedly suffering setbacks and a separate spinoff series failing to ever get off the ground. However, this new pact means that Murphy and producer Jerry Bruckheimer can finally move forward with their plans.
Watch a Sneak Peek from Episode 2 of Disney Plus’ High School Musical: The Series
Disney+ has finally launched, and while we're all buzzing over episode 1 of The Mandalorian, the unlocking of Disney's legendary movie vault, and the chance to binge classic cartoons like DuckTales and Gargoyles, the new streaming service also boasts one of the most disarmingly charming comedies of the year in the satirical High School Musical: The Musical: The Series.
Pokemon Sword and Shield Walkthrough and Guide
IGN's Pokemon Sword and Shield walkthrough and complete strategy guide includes tips and tricks for every gym and route, a list of Pokemon (Pokedex), how-to guides for your biggest questions, info on hidden items, and a cure for Sobble's everlasting sadness. Maybe not that last part, but our Pokemon Sword and Shield walkthrough will guide you from the minute you pick your starter to the moment you are crowned the new champion.
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Rockstar Apologises for Shaky Red Dead Redemption 2 PC Launch
Rockstar has apologised for issues that have impacted some players in the wake of Red Dead Redemption 2’s launch, and has also released a new update featuring several fixes.
“Over the past week, we have been working as quickly as possible to address issues that have impacted the launch of the PC version of Red Dead Redemption 2,” the publisher said in a statement published via the Rockstar Newswire. “As a result, we have already identified and resolved a number of these issues by deploying fixes to the Rockstar Games Launcher and some to the game itself.”
“However, we are aware that a small number of Red Dead Redemption 2 PC players are still experiencing some ongoing problems with the game stuttering. We believe this is due to unforeseen issues related to specific combinations of Nvidia graphics drivers, Nvidia GPU cards, and certain CPUs.
Disney+ Removes The Simpsons’ Michael Jackson Episode ‘Stark Raving Dad’
The new Disney+ streaming service has removed the infamous The Simpsons' episode featuring Michael Jackson as a character.
Spotted by The Hollywood Reporter, the episode titled 'Stark Raving Dad' isn't available on Disney Plus' compilation of Simpsons' episodes.
Marvel vs DC Docuseries from the Russo Brothers Greenlit at Quibi
New shortform streaming platform Quibi has announced plans to release a Marvel vs DC docuseries, which will be produced by Avengers: Endgame directors the Russo brothers. The upcoming show will be called Slugfest, and is inspired by the book Slugfest: Inside the Epic, 50-year Battle between Marvel and DC.
Anthony and Joseph Russo will be executive producing Slugfest. Don Argott and Sheena M. Joyce will serve as the directors of the docuseries, while Todd Makurath (AGBO CEO), Peter Rieveschl (The Amazing Race, Undercover Boss), Nick Gilhool (Top Chef), and Jen Casey (Extreme Weather) have signed on as producers for the project.
Did You Catch This Boba Fett Easter Egg in The Mandalorian?
This article contains light spoilers for The Mandalorian episode 1! To find out when the rest of The Mandalorian's episodes will come out, check out our release date schedule.
Ever since Disney first announced its first live-action Star Wars series The Mandalorian, fans have wondered whether Boba Fett might appear. Plenty of fans have even speculated that Boba Fett is The Mandalorian, given the fact that we don't even know the real name of the titular gunfighter (or at least we didn't, until Pedro Pascal apparently revealed The Mandalorian's name in an interview). But now, an Easter egg found in episode 1 of The Mandalorian suggests that Boba Fett may have already made a cameo.
Here’s When You Can Read Our Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Review
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order officially launches this Friday, November 15, and you'll be able to read/watch our review at 9pm Pacific time on Thursday, November 14. In other words, tomorrow night US time!
According to EA's Origin storefront, that's actually the exact time Fallen Order will also be unlocking digitally. Unfortunately, we can't say anything else about the game just yet, but you can bet we'll have plenty of coverage for you to peruse alongside our review. So come back Thursday evening to see what we think of Respawn's take on a single-player Star Wars campaign.
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