Monthly Archives: March 2009

Spandau Ballet Reforms

Posted on March 30, 2009 by The Great 80s

U.K. ’80s pop act Spandau Ballet has reformed for a world tour, following a reconciliation among the five members a decade after a bitter court battle over royalties. The reunion after 20 years was announced today (March 25) on board … Continue reading →

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VH1 to countdown the 100 Greatest One Hit Wonders of the 80s

Posted on March 23, 2009 by The Great 80s

VH1 is planning to countdown the 100 greatest one hit wonders of the 1980s.  The show will premier with the first two hours on Tuesday, March 31st and will continue on through Friday, April 3rd. From VH1′s press release: “VH1 … Continue reading →

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A 1980s reunion: Atari, Ghostbusters and… Ray Parker Jr.?

Posted on March 21, 2009 by The Great 80s

Even as far as video game preview events go, the latest showing of Atari’s Ghostbusters: The Video Game certainly got off to a surreal start. Sitting comfortably in a swanky London hotel’s screening room, the gathered games writers were treated … Continue reading →

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The Best Movies of the 80s

Posted on March 14, 2009 by The Great 80s

Moviefone has a new feature up counting down the top 40 movies of the 80s.   Harrison Ford actually stars in three of the  top four films.   Raiders of the Lost Ark is obviously one of them, and one of … Continue reading →

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Yet Another 80s Movie Remake On The Way…

Posted on March 6, 2009 by The Great 80s

“Missing in Action” rediscovered for update Joining the legions of remakes of ’80s action movies is a new take on “Missing in Action,” the Chuck Norris vehicle in which he blazes his guns throughout Southeast Asia, liberating prisoners of war. … Continue reading →

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Sugarland Channels the ’80s

Posted on March 1, 2009 by The Great 80s

Sugarland’s version of the 1985 Dream Academy single “Life In A Northern Town” has them nominated, along with Jake Owen and Little Big Town, for an Academy of Country Music Award, but Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush dusted off another … Continue reading →

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