Entertainment
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Dan Trachtenberg: From Willow Grove Video Store to Hollywood Sci-Fi Franchise Director
Dan Trachtenberg, director of the newest Predator movie, went from working behind the counter at Willow Grove Mall’s video store to leading one of Hollywood’s biggest sci-fi franchises, writes Jake Kring-Schreifels for Philadelphia Magazine. The Willow Grove native spent over a decade directing commercials, podcasts, and short films before breaking through with 10 Clover Lane,…
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Task (and Delco) Will Be Coming Back for a Second Season, HBO Says
There will be new faces, but the Delco-centric crime thriller “Task” will return for a second season, HBO announced Thursday. The first season, starring Mark Ruffalo, followed an FBI task force investigating drug house robberies. “Task” was one of HBO’s “top three fastest-growing debut seasons,” according to the subscription television service. “We knew well in…
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Oaks Center Cinema Undergoes Million Dollar Renovation
Oaks Center Cinema is transforming the movie-going experience with the installation of all-new luxury recliners, with renovations to be completed in November. Guests can look forward to spacious recliners, cozy loveseats, and state-of-the-art D-BOX motion seating — all designed to enhance relaxation and cinematic impact. The luxury recliners feature built-in heat and massage for total…
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Flagship Cinemas Leases Water Tower Cinema in Lansdale, Plans $1.5M in Phased Renovations
Maryland-based Flagship Cinemas, a movie theater operator, has signed a long-term lease for the Water Tower Cinema in Lansdale, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Flagship will take over from real estate firm The Goldenberg Group as the movie theater’s operator. The 33,000-square-foot property is owned by Blue Bell-based Goldenberg. The six-acre property…
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North Wales’ John Oates Reflects on the Give-and-Take of a Musical Partnership
For John Oates, the North Wales native and half of the legendary pop duo Hall & Oates, making music was always about balance, writes Ultimate Guitar. It’s not just melody and rhythm, but partnership and humility. Speaking on the Broken Record podcast, Oates reflected on the unique energy of working as a duo and why…
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A Musical Duo Turned Love Story Begun in Abington’s Vintage Bar and Grill
What started as jam sessions at Vintage Bar and Grill in Abington became the start of something extraordinary, writes Shaun Brady for the Philadelphia Inquirer. When vocalist Michelle Lordi hosted her weekly jazz jam in 2014, bassist Matthew Parrish joined in. From the first note, their chemistry was unmistakable. That chance collaboration would evolve into…
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Final Tribute: Norristown’s Rich Tornetta Plans to Add Pierre Robert’s Portrait to Restored Van
Rich Tornetta, a Norristown native, plans to add a final tribute to Minerva, the iconic Volkswagen RV cherished by the late WMMR-FM host Pierre Robert, writes Alex Coffey for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Tornetta, who helped restore the van twelve years ago, is now intending to add a portrait of Robert to the custom-painted vehicle, honoring…
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Newtown’s Golf Place Offers High-Tech Indoor Golf Experience
The Golf Place is a new state-of-the-art indoor golf facility that gives golfers from Newtown and the surrounding area a technology-driven way to experience the game like never before, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Located at Newtown’s Summit Square Shopping Center, the facility welcomes golfers of all skill levels, from those aiming to improve…
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Good Citizens Across the Region Remember WMMR Legend Pierre Robert
Montgomery County is remembering Pierre Robert, one of Philadelphia’s most beloved voices, writes Nick Vadala and Dan DeLuca for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The longtime WMMR host, 70, was found dead at his Gladwyne home this week. His passing prompted an outpouring of grief across the region. Beasley Media Group called Robert a “true radio icon,”…
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Theatre Horizon Presents World Premiere Musical ‘Wishing to Grow Up Brightly’ Nov. 5-23
Theatre Horizon (401 DeKalb Street, Norristown), the award-winning professional theater nestled in Norristown’s Arts Hill District, is proud to present the world premiere of Wishing to Grow Up Brightly, a new musical created by Amanda Morton, Matthew Decker, Brenson Thomas, and Josh Totora. The production is loosely inspired by the life of Morton, a three-time…
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Identifying HBO’s ‘Task’ Filming Locations in Chester County
HBO’s hit show Task has put Chester County in the spotlight, with scenes filmed across the area, from Coatesville to Phoenixville and beyond, write Nick Vadala and Sam Morris for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Coatesville makes its first appearance in episode two, when the Dark Hearts motorcycle gang rides through the Lincoln Highway and 2nd Avenue…
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Vagrant Bird from ‘Task’ is Rare but Known Visitor to Montgomery County
The bright-red bird featured in the premiere of Task, which serves as a broader analogy on the show, is rare but not unfamiliar sight in Montgomery County, writes Kristin Hunt for the Philly Voice. In the Delaware County-set show, FBI special agent Tom Brandis hears a distinct bird call and grabs his binoculars, only to…
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Quakertown’s Sabrina Carpenter Partners with Airbnb for a Special Event
Quakertown’s Sabrina Carpenter is partnering with Airbnb to welcome 20 fans into the world of the petite pop star with a special event, writes Natalia Senanayake for People. The “Star in Short n’ Sweet TV with Sabrina Carpenter” experience will take place in Los Angeles on Tuesday, Oct. 18. “It’s so surreal to invite you…
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M. Night Shyamalan Returns to TV and Coauthors a New Novel with Nicholas Sparks
Lower Merion’s legendary filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan is branching into new creative realms, writes Earl Hopkins for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Shyamalan has two projects creating buzz: one is a TV series while the other is a novel. Shyamalan will direct Magic 8 Ball, a live-action TV series inspired by the iconic Mattel toy. He is…
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Ken Burns’ New Documentary ‘The American Revolution’ Puts Ben Franklin at Start, Philadelphia at Center
After a decade of filming for his new docuseries The American Revolution, Ken Burns begins with Ben Franklin and positions Philadelphia right at the heart of this epic story, writes for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Burns previously explored the Founding Father in his 2022 PBS documentary Benjamin Franklin, which helped shape various elements of his latest…
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Experience the Creepy Side of Hollywood at Nightmare in New Hope
Nightmare in New Hope offers Bucks County residents a way to experience the creepy side of Hollywood right in their own backyard, reports Amanda Brady for abc7. Owner Joseph Gioconda has been collecting props and costumes from mostly horror movies and television shows for over two decades. “I believe that movies and television shows are…
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MCCC to Host Taylor Swift Tribute Band ‘Taylorville’ Nov. 15
Calling all Swifties. Dust off your friendship bracelets and get ready to immerse yourselves in the world of Taylor Swift like never before. Montgomery County Community College’s Montco Cultural Center will host “Taylorville,” the Taylor Swift tribute band, Saturday, Nov. 15 at 7:00 PM in the theater at Montco Cultural Center, Science Center, Blue Bell…
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‘Mob War: Philadelphia vs. The Mafia’ to Premiere Next Month on Netflix
Mob War: Philadelphia vs. The Mafia, an upcoming Netflix series, will examine the violence that erupted during the mob war between Joey Merlino and John Stanfa, writes Kristin Hunt for PhillyVoice. The series delves into the 1990s power struggle between men loyal to Stanfa, a veteran crime boss chosen by the Five Families, and those…
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