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The great Christmas movie debate: top five picks

Thursday, December 25 by Washington-Amazing America TV

WASHINGTON (Amazing America TV) — Let’s start with a quick disclaimer: this list of the top five Christmas movies is part preference and part proven classic. Every film selected by Amazing America’s Kevin Kotwas has earned its place on “best holiday movie” lists over the years. He kicks off the countdown with a family vacation that... Read More.

New wrestling movie filmed at Stillwater High with Sean Patrick Flanery

Tuesday, December 16 by News 6

STILLWATER, Okla. - One scene down and several more to go as Stillwater High School becomes a temporary set for film crews.The movie Thirteen Folds directed by and starring actor Sean Patrick Flanery, featuring his son Charlie Flanery, takes place at the high school with a focus on wrestling. In a city of about... Read More.

Icon Cinemas Reopens Movie Theater in Ponca City

Friday, December 5 by Ponca City Now

Ponca City is celebrating a major quality-of-life milestone with the reopening of its movie theater after a four-year gap. Icon Cinemas has completed a full renovation of the Prospect Avenue location and is unveiling a modern, fully updated four-plex theater which is the result of a strategic partnership with the Ponca City Development Authority... Read More.

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‘A Minecraft Movie’ sequel is being built for 2027

Monday, October 20 by AP

Get ready for more chicken jockey. “A Minecraft Movie” is getting a sequel. Warner Bros. Pictures on Thursday announced that it was planning to release the film in July 2027. Jared Hess is returning to direct and co-write the still untitled film, which counts Jason Momoa among its producers. No official plot or... Read More.

Instagram introduces new restrictions for teen accounts, guided by PG-13 movie ratings

Wednesday, October 15 by CBS News

Instagram-parent Meta announced Tuesday that teen users will now see content on Instagram that's similar to what they might see while watching a film with a PG-13 rating. That's because new content settings for Instagram users under 18 will adhere to the same regulations. The new automatic protections are being rolled by the company starting... Read More.

Family Fun Night at the RecPlex Next Week, Free Movie Tonight

Friday, September 19 by Ponca City Now

Family Fun Night is from 5-8 pm September 27 at the Ponca City Rec Plex at 1604 E Grand. Kids and adults can enjoy extended hours in the pool, trampoline, climbing wall, and roller skating in the gym, basketball games on the big screen TVs, air hockey, Fortnite and Madden tournaments on the PS5... Read More.

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Movie on the Lawn at the RecPlex Tonight

Friday, May 30 by Ponca City Now

FREE Movie on the Lawn is Friday, May 30 at the RecPlex. Hosted by Marland’s Place Everyone is invited to a special evening of meaningful conversation and a powerful film under the stars on the RecPlex Lawn Discussion begins at 8:30 PM Film starts at sundown Showing tonight: Possum Trot Bring a blanket or lawn chair, snacks and settle in... Read More.

Trump threatens a 100% tariff on foreign-made films, saying the movie industry in the US is dying

Tuesday, May 6 by AP

NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump is opening a new salvo in his tariff war, targeting films made outside the U.S. In a post Sunday night on his Truth Social platform, Trump said he has authorized the Department of Commerce and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative to slap a 100% tariff “on any... Read More.

‘A Minecraft Movie’ Delivers Hollywood a Much-Needed Box-Office Hit

Friday, April 11 by Beverly Cantrell

(AP)-Hollywood needed “A Minecraft Movie” to be a hit, and it delivered in its opening weekend, significantly narrowing this year’s box office deficit. No one guessed just how big it would be. In its first few days in theaters, the movie earned a staggering $157 million in ticket sales... Read More.

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Movie Theater Set to Open in Ponca City

Thursday, October 10 by Lyman James

Ponca City Development Authority recently announced plans for a movie theater to open in Ponca City. From the PCDA Facebook Page: " Exciting news, Ponca City! After nearly four years, our local movie theater is set to reopen thanks to a new partnership between the Ponca City Development Authority and Icon Cinemas! This revitalization... Read More.

Local movie theatre closed permanently

Tuesday, November 24 by Lyman James

Movie go-ers in Kay County might be upset to know that a popular movie theatre in Kay County is now closed. KFOR-TV in Oklahoma City reported last Monday that the AMC Theatre in Ponca City has closed its doors for good. Six months ago, AMC officials warned that the coronavirus pandemic may cause them to take... Read More.