Rich Howells

‘The Polka King’ starring Jack Black as Hazleton con man premieres on Netflix on Jan. 12

‘The Polka King’ starring Jack Black as Hazleton con man premieres on Netflix on Jan. 12

Since its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on Jan. 22, moviegoers in Northeastern Pennsylvania have been anxiously waiting for a release date for the new comedic drama “The Polka King,” which is forgoing a traditional theatrical release by becoming a Netflix exclusive. The reason so many locals are looking forward to the movie […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Following Netflix special, comedian Brian Regan comes to Sands Bethlehem Event Center on April 28

Following Netflix special, comedian Brian Regan comes to Sands Bethlehem Event Center on April 28

From a press release: Following the premiere of his new Netflix comedy special and his debut at Carnegie Hall, comedian Brian Regan will embark on his spring theater tour, which will hit 31 cities from January through the first week of June, including the Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 8 […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Following new Netflix special, comedian Tracy Morgan performs at Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Nov. 3

Following new Netflix special, comedian Tracy Morgan performs at Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Nov. 3

From a press release: It was announced today that “Saturday Night Live” and “30 Rock” star Tracy Morgan will be performing stand-up comedy at the Sands Bethlehem Event Center on Friday, Nov. 3 at 8 p.m. Tickets, which are $39.50, $49.50, and $59.50, plus applicable fees, go on sale this Friday, May 5 at 10 […]

 Rich Howells

Scorsese and De Niro’s new mob movie ‘The Irishman’ about NEPA hitman bought by Netflix

Scorsese and De Niro’s new mob movie ‘The Irishman’ about NEPA hitman bought by Netflix

For years, there have been sporadic updates about “The Irishman,” the highly anticipated film that will reunite director Martin Scorsese and actor Robert De Niro, but now the mafia movie with real-life local connections is closer than ever to production thanks to Netflix. The leading streaming entertainment subscription service has acquired the worldwide rights to […]

 Rich Howells

Recurring ‘Gilmore Girls’ character lives in Scranton in new Netflix series ‘A Year in the Life’

Recurring ‘Gilmore Girls’ character lives in Scranton in new Netflix series ‘A Year in the Life’

Since the popular television series “Gilmore Girls” ended after seven seasons, fans have been wondering what their favorite residents of the fictional Connecticut town of Stars Hollow have been up to since 2007. Netflix has answered that question with “Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life,” a new miniseries released last Friday, Nov. 25 that […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Everything that’s coming to and leaving Netflix in December

Everything that’s coming to and leaving Netflix in December

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, particularly as the weather gets colder. Here’s the full list of what’s coming to the streaming service and what will be leaving in December. […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Everything that’s coming to and leaving Netflix in September

Everything that’s coming to and leaving Netflix in September

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 September. Available Sept. 1: 72 Dangerous Animals, […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Everything that’s coming to and leaving Netflix in August

Everything that’s coming to and leaving Netflix in August

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 August. And yes, you’re reading that first […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Everything that’s coming to and leaving Netflix in June

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 […]