WWE Smackdown back at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre on Sept. 8
From a press release: After another successful WWE event in Wilkes-Barre on May 26, the wrestling entertainment company announced today that it’s bringing Smackdown back to the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza on Tuesday, Sept. 8. WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns, Dean Ambrose, Bray Wyatt, the WWE Divas, and many more […]
‘Marvel Experience’ summer tour canceled abruptly after Philadelphia run
After running from June 19 through July 5 at the Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, the rest of “The Marvel Experience” summer tour has been cancelled, according to the Associated Press. “The World’s First Hyper-Reality Tour” traveled to Phoenix, Dallas, and San Diego and was retooled before it came to Philly, but it seems the […]
‘Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection ‘F” screening in Moosic, Dickson City, and Stroudsburg theaters Aug. 4-11
From a press release: Hot on the heels of last year’s summer blockbuster, “Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods,” the internationally beloved animated franchise, “Dragon Ball Z,” is back in theaters with a highly-anticipated new release, “Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection ‘F,’” presented by FUNimation Entertainment in partnership with Fathom Events. “Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection ‘F’” […]
Paul Sorvino’s ‘The Trouble with Cali’ will screen for free July 9-11 at the Scranton Cultural Center
From a press release: The Lackawanna County commissioners will be rolling out the red carpet in July for the long-awaited Scranton premiere of “The Trouble with Cali” – whether people will be buying popcorn or rotten tomatoes is yet to be seen. Details for the community showing of the controversial taxpayer-funded film were announced earlier […]
PHOTOS: Big Time Wrestling at the Lackawanna College Student Union Gym in Scranton, 06/05/15
There was a line running out the door to get into the Lackawanna College Student Union Gymnasium on Friday, June 5, and for good reason – wrestling had finally returned to the building formerly known as the Scranton Catholic Youth Center. Well-known WWE superstars like Bret “The Hitman” Hart, Rob Van Dam, Sabu, Jerry Sags, […]
Wrestling returns to the former Scranton CYC with Bret ‘The Hitman’ Hart, Rob Van Dam, Sabu, and more on June 5
Local wrestler hopes to see the sport make a comeback at the Lackawanna College Student Union Gym
It’s not Madison Square Garden or Korakuen Hall. It’s not even Philadelphia’s Viking Hall. But the building at 500 Jefferson Avenue in Scranton has a long legacy in the history of professional wrestling. Once, it was known as the Scranton Catholic Youth Center, and just about every WWE wrestler from Bruno Sammartino to Mick Foley, […]
Tapes and B-movies live on at Severed Short Film Night and VHS Swap Meet Convention in Stroudsburg
Annual gathering on May 30 is more than just nostalgia - it's a community
When Earl Kess founded the Severed horror film showcase in 2009, he admits he didn’t expect much to come of it. In truth, his ambitions were modest. “I always told everyone that after the first Severed event, that would be all I’d need. I really wanted that experience, and when we had that first show, […]
Everything that’s coming to and leaving Netflix in June
While we recommend going out and supporting the local arts and entertainment scene as frequently as possible, sometimes you need to just curl up on the couch and watch some Netflix. Here’s the full list of what’s coming to the streaming service and what will be leaving in June. Available June 1: Employee of the […]
MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’ is another successful successor by Marvel
Do you want your summer blockbusters to balance spectacular action and drama with character development and a few laughs along the way? If so, then you may want to check out this little quasi-independent film by a virtual Hollywood unknown that was just released. Can you taste the hyperbole? We hope so, as we’re clearly […]
Free workshop for artists on protecting intellectual property offered in Scranton on April 29
From a press release: The creative ideas, music, literature, or other materials an artist or organization formulates in thought or design are very valuable and need to be protected because they just might lead to the next bestseller, great innovation, or world-renowned performance. Valuable information on safeguarding one’s work, concepts, or discoveries will be offered […]
