‘Disney Junior Live’ brings Mickey and Spider-Man to F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Oct. 26
From a press release: Young Disney and Marvel fans can dress up and join the party when “Disney Junior Live on Tour: Costume Palooza” comes to the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday, Oct. 26. The all-new show announced today features the first appearance of characters from Marvel’s “Spidey and His Amazing Friends” in […]
Disney a cappella group DCappella ‘Deck the Halls’ of F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Dec. 13
From a press release: Today, Disney’s premier a cappella singing sensation DCappella announced a fall U.S. tour, “Deck the Halls with Disney Featuring DCappella,” including a date at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday, Dec. 13. Kicking off Nov. 4 in Spokane, Washington, the cross-country trek goes right through the holidays, concluding on […]
Disney on Ice skates ‘Into the Magic’ at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre Jan. 6-9, 2022
From a press release: Hosts Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse bring audiences on an expedition across raging seas, snow-covered mountains, and the marigold bridge in Disney on Ice presents “Into the Magic.” This action-packed extravaganza featuring Disney’s “Moana,” “Frozen,” “Coco,” and “Beauty and the Beast” with other beloved Disney characters skates into Mohegan Sun Arena […]
Scranton Cultural Center hosts free ‘Nightmare Before Christmas’ screening on Oct. 30
From a press release: Just before Halloween, the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple will present a free showing of Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas” on Saturday, Oct. 30 at 3 p.m. The event will be held in Shopland Hall on the fourth floor of the Scranton Cultural Center (420 N. Washington Ave., […]
Disney on Ice skates back into Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre Aug. 19-22
From a press release: Over 460 days after the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza closed its doors due to COVID-19, the Wilkes-Barre Township venue made its first post-pandemic indoor show announcement today. Disney on Ice presents “Mickey’s Search Party” is bringing magic to audiences of all ages through dynamic moments that take place on […]
Jim Thorpe Independent Film Festival returns with 90 films in-person at Opera House April 22-25
From a press release: Channeling “the rebellious spirit of the Molly Maguires,” the Jim Thorpe Independent Film Festival challenges the boldest, most defiant filmmakers to present their work, shatter convention, and incite spirited debate. The festival credo is “eyes and minds wide open,” and they mean it. After canceling last year due to COVID-19, the […]
Are the streaming wars really a threat to the film industry?
In a world of countless entertainment opportunities, movies are one of the few remaining proven ways to attract a new audience and retain existing ones. Yet the dominant narrative seems to be that, in the age of the Internet, the old system of theatrical release can no longer cater for audiences worldwide – or so […]
Disney’s pivot to streaming is a sign of entertainment and economic changes to come
Disney has announced a significant restructuring of its media and entertainment business, boldly placing most of its growth ambitions and investments into its recently launched streaming service, Disney+. The 97-year-old media conglomerate is now more like Netflix than ever before. What this means is that Disney will be reducing its focus from (and potentially the […]
Circle Drive-In in Dickson City screens ‘Star Wars’ show ‘The Mandalorian’ for free on Nov. 13
It was announced today that the Circle Drive-In Theatre in Dickson City will host a screening of the first four episodes of the hit Star Wars television show “The Mandalorian” on Friday, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. Admission is free, and the concession stand will be open, selling drinks, popcorn, freshly made pizzas, items from […]
MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Rise of Skywalker’ wraps sequel trilogy well but falls short as ‘Star Wars’ saga closer
Editor’s note: This review is spoiler-free and does not reveal any major plot details. Much like its protagonist Rey, “The Rise of Skywalker” has nearly impossible expectations to live up to. As Disney’s marketing campaign has repeated again and again, this movie is not only the end of the sequel trilogy, but the entire Skywalker […]
