Lackawanna County Commissioners form film commission, offer tax credit to filmmakers
From a press release: In an effort to capitalize on Lackawanna County’s rich history, architecture, and natural beauty as assets to accommodate movie production, County Commissioners Bill Gaughan and Matt McGloin plan to establish the Lackawanna County Film and Multimedia Commission. The commissioners introduced an ordinance at their regular meeting yesterday to establish the commission. […]
‘Christmas Vacation’ star Chevy Chase comes to F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre for screening on Dec. 17
From a press release: It was announced today that legendary comedian Chevy Chase is coming to the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Sunday, Dec. 17 for a screening of one of his best-known films, “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.” This unforgettable evening of holiday cheer and laughs will celebrate the timeless classic with a special […]
‘Golden Girls’ murder mystery travels to Mohegan Pa. in Wilkes-Barre Oct. 7-8
From a press release: Thank you for being a… fiend? It was announced today that the Keystone Grand Ballroom at Mohegan Pennsylvania in Wilkes-Barre will host a special event, “A Golden Girls Mystery: The Halloween Caper,” on Saturday, Oct. 7 and Sunday, Oct. 8. This funny and spine-chilling show allows the audience to become a […]
Keanu Reeves’ rock band Dogstar performs at Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on Oct. 7
From a press release: One day after the release of their first album in over two decades, alternative rock band Dogstar will perform at the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on Saturday, Oct. 7. Formed in the early 1990s, the independent, Los Angeles-based trio features Keanu Reeves on bass and dates back to his early days […]
Gosh! ‘Napoleon Dynamite’ cast returns to F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Oct. 7
From a press release: The beloved cult classic indie film “Napoleon Dynamite” was released nearly 20 years ago. Since then, much has changed, but the characters, as enduring as they are endearing, have stayed in the hearts of comedy fans. Appealing to the inner-teenager in everyone, the simple story, and more importantly the dialogue, makes […]
PHOTOS/VIDEO: Fan Expo Philadelphia – Hayden Christensen, Vincent D’Onofrio, and more, 06/03/23
Following many years as Wizard World, the long-running pop culture convention relaunched as Fan Expo Philadelphia in 2022. Its second year proved to be no sophomore slump as even more well-known celebrity guests met thousands of fans of all ages at the Pennsylvania Convention Center on Friday, June 2 through Sunday, June 4, including Hayden […]
VIDEO: Actor Bill Moseley talks ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2’ and ‘Devil’s Rejects’ before NEPA Horror Fest
“The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2” and “The Devil’s Rejects” star Bill Moseley recently chatted with NEPA Scene about his iconic roles in both films (Robert “Chop-Top” Sawyer and Otis B. Driftwood, respectively) before they are screened at NEPA Horror Fest: Spooky Summer III at the Circle Drive-In Theatre (1911 Scranton/Carbondale Hwy., Dickson City) on Saturday, […]
Live ‘Wheel of Fortune’ game show spins into Scranton Cultural Center on Nov. 14
From a press release: It was announced today that “Wheel of Fortune Live,” a new theatrical experience, will be coming to the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple on Tuesday, Nov. 14 at 7:30 PM. The live show, produced by Right Angle Entertainment in collaboration with Sony Pictures Television and UTA, is the one […]
‘Jurassic World’ dinosaurs roar to life at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre Nov. 24-26
From a press release: The Jurassic World Live Tour, an exhilarating and unpredictable live family entertainment experience that brings the wonder and thrills of the “Jurassic Park” films to generations of fans, will come roaring into Wilkes-Barre for the first time ever this fall for seven action-packed performances on Friday, Nov. 24 through Sunday, Nov. […]
‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse – Live in Concert’ swings to Hershey Theatre on Oct. 8
From a press release: It was announced today that a live concert version of “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” is coming to the Hershey Theatre in Hershey on Sunday, Oct. 8 at 6 p.m. Featuring a soundtrack that blends symphonic orchestral music with hip-hop, “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse – Live in Concert” pairs a screening of […]
