Meet Leatherface actor at ‘Texas Chainsaw 3D’ screenings at Circle Drive-In in Dickson City on Oct. 26
While the NEPA Horror Film Festival is over, the Circle Drive-In Theatre isn’t finished showing seasonal movies or bringing horror stars to Dickson City. Two screenings of “Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3D” will be held this Saturday, Oct. 26, one at 7 p.m. and one at 10 p.m. In between, actor Dan Yeager, who played the […]
F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre nominated for Theater of the Year Award, undergoes staff and website changes
From a press release: For the second year in a row, the IEBA, the International Entertainment Buyers Association, has nominated the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in Wilkes-Barre for the prestigious Ryman Auditorium Theater of the Year Award. The Beacon Theatre in New York City, the Fox Theatre in Atlanta, the Microsoft Theater […]
After Christmas, WWE Live Holiday Tour stops at Giant Center in Hershey on Dec. 29
From a press release: The WWE announced today that the WWE Live Holiday Tour is coming to the Giant Center in Hershey on Sunday, Dec. 29 at 7:30 p.m. The stars of WWE RAW are heading to Hershey for a non-televised professional wrestling event. Universal Champion Seth Rollins, United States Champion AJ Styles, Women’s Champion […]
Original ‘Alien’ film screens in NEPA theaters for 40th anniversary Oct. 13-16
From a press release: 40 years ago, director Ridley Scott’s masterpiece “Alien” revolutionized the science fiction and horror genres along with the industry. To celebrate its 40th anniversary and everlasting impact on filmmaking, Fathom Events is bringing the original 1979 movie back to the big screen as part of its Turner Classic Movies Big Screen […]
Meet the original ‘Night of the Living Dead’ cast at Kirby Center screening in Wilkes-Barre on Nov. 1
From a press release: 50 years after its original release, George A. Romero’s classic zombie film “Night of the Living Dead” comes back to life on the silver screen at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Friday, Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. This special screening of the movie features a live talkback with stars […]
‘Basket Case’ creator and actors will meet fans at NEPA Horror Film Festival on Oct. 13
In addition to showing dozens of films that will be brand new to most attendees, the NEPA Horror Film Festival will bring in the creative team behind one of the strangest cult classics of the 1980s. As announced exclusively on NEPA Scene back in May, “Basket Case” writer/director Frank Henenlotter and the star of the […]
Cinemark in Moosic screens ‘Ghostbusters’ for 35th anniversary Oct. 6-10
From a press release: Paranormal activity never looked as good, or as funny, as it did in the summer of 1984 when “Ghostbusters” became a pop-culture phenomenon. 35 years later, Fathom Events and Sony Pictures are giving movie fans a chance to get slimed again, but for two nights only – Sunday, Oct. 6 and […]
Northeast Pennsylvania Film Festival invites filmmakers to take Mystery Box Film Challenge
From a press release: Established and aspiring local filmmakers alike are invited to sign up for the Northeast Pennsylvania Film Festival’s popular annual event, the Mystery Box Film Challenge. Advance registration for the challenge begins today, Oct. 3, and must be made by Thursday, Oct. 31 by filling out the online form at nepafilmfestival.com. The […]
In memory of radio legend Harry West, WVIA airs ‘WARMLand’ documentary Oct. 3-4
From a press release: VIA Public Media in Pittston will be airing a special rebroadcast of the WVIA original documentary “WARMLand Remembered” in remembrance of longtime WARM “The Mighty 590” radio personality Harry West, who passed away last Friday, Sept. 27 at the age of 89. The documentary will air this Thursday, Oct. 3 at […]
NEPA Horror Film Fest hosts pre-party concert at The Keys in Scranton on Oct. 12
Local horror movie fans who just can’t wait for the fifth annual NEPA Horror Film Festival can kick things off early with a pre-party at The Keys in downtown Scranton on Saturday, Oct. 12, the night before the festival takes over the Circle Drive-In in Dickson City. The 21+ show will feature a mix of […]
