Tiffany is best known for gaining her fame through a shopping mall tour back in 1987 when she was just 16 years old. That same year, her self-titled debut album would reach #1 on the album charts with two singles reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. The first hit was a cover of the Tommy James & The Shondells song "I Think We're Alone Now" and the second was an original ballad titled "Could've Been." Though she has continued to make music all along, her run on the pop charts ended when the 80s did.

Debbie Gibson's career also took off at the age of 16 back in 1987. Gibson's debut album Out of the Blue would include four singles reaching the Top 5 of the Billboard Hot 100. Those singles include "Only In My Dreams," "Shake Your Love," "Out of the Blue" and "Foolish Beat." The last single, "Foolish Beat" hit #1 making Gibson the youngest artist ever to write, produce and perform a #1 single. Debbie Gibson would have more success than Tiffany releasing a second album in 1989, Electric Youth, which would hit #1 on the album chart and include another #1 single "Lost in Your Eyes." Like Tiffany though, Gibson would continue to make music but not see success again like she did in the late 80s.

Now the two former teen rivals will share the screen together in Mega Python vs. Gatoroid. These films are far from cinematic or special effects excellence. Gibson has already starred in 2009's Mega Shark vs. Giant Octopus (alongside Lorenzo Lamas) while Tiffany starred in 2010's Mega Piranha (alongside Barry Williams). It was only natural that they would come together for this new project. What could be better than that?

I have to say that I am satisfied just watching the promo the two made which was just released at San Diego Comi-Con. The two 80s pop culture icons battle it out including rubbing cake all over each other. Enjoy it for yourself...

I don't even need to see the movie, that was enough for me. A special thank you to Syfy, Tiffany and Debbie Gibson for fulfilling an 80s fantasy for many.

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