HDNET Movies has dubbed June Totally ’80s Month – featuring a totally ’80s lineup of movies and hosted by Judge Reinhold (Beverly Hills Cop, Vice Versa).
Every night in June, HDNET Movies will feature an ’80s classic – including such titles as St. Elmo’s Fire, The Big Chill, Teen Wolf, Colors and more.
Then between Saturday, June 24th and Monday, June 26th, HDNET Movies will run a three-day, 31 movie marathon.
Plus, one lucky viewer will win a rare NES Classic in an ’80s movie personality quiz.
HDNET MOVIES CELEBRATES THE DECADE THAT MADE US WITH A ‘TOTALLY ‘80’S MONTH’ LINEUP HOSTED BY FAN-FAVORITE JUDGE REINHOLD, EVERY NIGHT IN JUNE AT 8pE
Highlights Include Iconic Classics ST. ELMO’S FIRE, THE BIG CHILL, THE LOST BOYS, TEEN WOLF, THE OUTSIDERS & Many More
The Month also Features an Epic ‘Power-Watch’ Three-Day, 31-Film Marathon Airing Saturday, June 24 Through Monday, June 26, Starting at 6aE
Los Angeles – May 22, 2017 – Travel back to the decade of raucous comedy, teen misadventure and leg warmers as HDNET MOVIES presents a Totally 80s Month event—featuring a different ‘80s classic every night in June at 8pE. Hosting the 31-film lineup is fan-favorite Judge Reinhold, the beloved star of some of the ‘80s most iconic films including the hilarious 1988 VICE VERSA, which airs June 18. As part of the event, the network will also feature a three-day marathon, airing Saturday, June 24 through Monday, June 26, starting at 6aE.
The block features some of the ‘80s’ signature films with a roster that includes Danny DeVito and Billy Crystal in THROW MOMMA FROM THE TRAIN (June 1); the star-studded coming of age classic THE OUTSIDERS (June 3); Dudley Moore in ARTHUR (June 7); Jeff Goldblum in THE BIG CHILL (June 8); Michael J. Fox in TEEN WOLF (June 9); Chevy Chase and Sigourney Weaver in DEAL OF THE CENTURY (June 14); Rob Lowe and Demi Moore in ST. ELMO’S FIRE (June 17); Sean Penn and Robert Duvall in COLORS (June 19); Robert Downey Jr. and Molly Ringwald in THE PICK-UP ARTIST (June 20); Kiefer Sutherland in THE LOST BOYS (June 24); Madonna in the premiere of DESPERATELY SEEKING SUSAN (June 25); Ricki Lake in HAIRSPRAY (June 26); Richard Pryor in MOVING (June 29); and many more, airing in primetime all month long.
“The 80’s was a great decade for comedy,” said Reinhold. “I’m proud to have been in some of the films that continue to be a special part of people’s lives. HDNET MOVIES has created a fun month of drama in shoulder pads, teenagers in tight pants, big hair in action and one of my heroes, Richard Pryor.”
“With their over-the-top stories and relatable characters, it’s easy to see why so many of these unforgettable ‘80s films continue to resonate with our audience,” said Rachael Weaver, General Manager of HDNET MOVIES. “HDNET MOVIES is proud to have Judge Reinhold host, as we bring some of the decade’s most iconic classics back to the forefront for loyal fans to reconnect with, and for a new generation to discover.”
As part of the month-long 80s movie event, HDNET MOVIES is giving away a rare NES Classic to one lucky participant in an ‘80s movie personality quiz. Fans can get their hands on the elusive gaming system here: http://www.hdnetmovies.com/cinemascoop/nes-classic-giveaway/
For a complete schedule of films and times, visit www.hdnetmovies.com/schedules.
HDNET MOVIES’ “Totally 80s Month with Judge Reinhold” Lineup is as follows (all times eastern):
Totally ‘80s Month—Every Night in June at 8pE
June 1 – THROW MOMMA FROM THE TRAIN (1887) – Premiere
June 2 – STRANGE BREW (1983)
June 3 – THE OUTSIDERS (1983)
June 4 – THE LEGEND OF BILLIE JEAN (1985)
June 5 – RUNNING ON EMPTY (1988)
June 6 – SPIES LIKE US (1985)
June 7 – ARTHUR (1981)
June 8 – THE BIG CHILL (1983)
June 9 – TEEN WOLF (1985)
June 10 – ROAD HOUSE (1989)
June 11 – WEEKEND AT BERNIE’S (1989)
June 12 – MANNEQUIN (1987)
June 13 – CADDYSHACK II (1988)
June 14 – DEAL OF THE CENTURY (1983)
June 15 – LOVERBOY (1989)
June 16 – 9 ½ WEEKS (1986)
June 17 – ST. ELMO’S FIRE (1985)
June 18 – VICE VERSA (1988)
June 19 – COLORS (1988)
June 20 – THE PICK-UP ARTIST (1987)
June 21 – THE GODS MUST BE CRAZY (1980) – Premiere
June 22 – FALLING IN LOVE (1984)
June 23 – SOME GIRLS (1988) – Premiere
June 24 – THE LOST BOYS (1987)
June 25 – DESPERATELY SEEKING SUSAN (1985) – Premiere
June 26 – HAIRSPRAY (1988)
June 27 – JUST ONE OF THE GUYS (1985)
June 28 – LICENSE TO DRIVE (1988) – Premiere
June 29 – MOVING (1988)
June 30 – LUCAS (1986)
Totally ‘80s Marathon—Sat., June 24 to Mon., June 26
June 24
RUNNING ON EMPTY (1988) – 6aE & 1pE
LOVERBOY (1989) – 8aE
THE LEGEND OF BILLIE JEAN (1985) – 9:45aE
HAIRSPRAY (1988) – 11:25aE
STRANGE BREW (1983) – 3pE
JUST ONE OF THE GUYS (1985) – 4:35pE & 1:05aE
CADDYSHACK II (1988) – 6:20pE
THE LOST BOYS (1987) – 8pE
TEEN WOLF (1985) – 9:40pE & 4:50aE
SPIES LIKE US (1985) – 11:20pE
9 ½ WEEKS (1986) – 2:50aE
June 25
THE GODS MUST BE CRAZY (1980) – 6:25aE
THE LOST BOYS (1987) – 9aE
LUCAS (1986) – 10:45aE
ROAD HOUSE (1989) – 12:30pE & 10pE
THE BIG CHILL (1983) – 2:30pE
COLORS (1988) – 4:20pE
LICENSE TO DRIVE (1988) – 6:25pE
DESPERATELY SEEKING SUSAN (1985) – 8pE
ST. ELMO’S FIRE(1985) – 12aE
THE OUTSIDERS (1983) – 1:50aE
DEAL OF THE CENTURY (1983) – 3:25aE
MANNEQUIN (1987) – 5:10aE
June 26
TEEN WOLF (1985) – 6:45aE
FALLING IN LOVE (1984) – 8:20aE
LOVERBOY (1989) – 10:10aE
THE LEGEND OF BILLIE JEAN (1985) – 11:55aE
CLUE (1985) – 1:35pE
ARTHUR (1981) – 3:15pE
THE PICK-UP ARTIST (1987) – 4:55pE
VICE VERSA (1988) – 6:20pE & 2:25aE
HAIRSPRAY (1988) – 8pE
THROW MOMMA FROM THE TRAIN (1987) – 9:35pE
WEEKEND AT BERNIE’S (1989) – 11:05pE
MOVING (1988) – 12:50aE
SOME GIRLS (1988) – 4:10aE
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