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» Follow PG coverage of movies made in Pittsburgh below and visit the PG's "The Dark Knight Rises" and "One Shot" index pages. Also, stay informed with PG movie editor Barbara Vancheri's Mad About the Movies blog.
PG Review:
"Twilight's" Jacob, Taylor Lautner, plays a teen who goes on the run when he discovers his parents are not really his parents and there are ominous forces who want to get their hands on him.
• On the red carpet in Pittsburgh (Sept. 15, 2011).
• Brian O'Neill: The art of taking no guff (Aug. 15, 2010).
• Taylor Lautner filming at Hampton High (July 15, 2010).
• Lautner filming in Mt. Lebanon (July 10, 2010).
• Heartthrob surprises fans with appearance at Waterfront theater (July 04, 2010).
• 'Twilight' star will come to Pittsburgh for 'Abduction' (March 31, 2010).
• Trailer.
PG Review:
Nick Nolte, Tom ("The Dark Knight Rises") Hardy and Joel Edgerton star in the Pittsburgh-shot film that explores fathers and sons, brotherly bonds and rivalries and the increasingly popular world of mixed martial arts.
• Joel Edgerton discusses role in "Warrior." (Sept. 9, 2011).
• Director enjoyed capturing Pittsburgh's grittiness (June 26, 2011).
• One-two punch: 'Warrior' attracted to city and incentives. (May 8, 2009).
• 'Warrior' wants you to cheer on its martial arts fights. (May 29, 2009).
• 'Warrior' wants you to cheer on its martial arts fights. (May 29, 2009).
• Trailer.
Emma Watson and Logan Lerman star in the adaptation of Stephen Chbosky's insightful novel about adolesence. The book consists of letters by shy high school freshman Charlie to a mysterious person, while following his path to friendships and self-discovery.
• Dormont's Hollywood Theater set for its movie closeup (June 2, 2011).
• Back home, Chbosky directs a film version of his novel (June 1, 2011).
• 'Perks' director finds a lot to like in his hometown (May 26, 2011).
• 'The Perks of Being a Wallflower' and 'Still I Rise' (March 15, 2011).
PG Review:
Alex Pettyfer portrays a peaceful but powerful alien on the run from outer-space baddies. He and his guardian are hiding out in a small Ohio town, where high school and love with Dianna Agron await. But the villains are closing in in this retelling of the young adult novel.
• Pittsburgh suburns double for Ohio. (Feb. 17, 2011)
• Brit Pettyfer had to be convinced he was right for lead. (Feb. 17, 2011)
• "Glee's" Agron enjoyed spin through Pittsburgh. (Feb. 17, 2011)
• Alien ticket to Paradise: Film crew invades Franklin Regional (June 24, 2010).
• DreamWorks' 'I Am Number Four' begins shooting here. (April 23, 2010).
• Trailer.
PG Review:
Charming Viagra salesman Jake Gyllenhaal falls hard for quirky Anne Hathaway in this sexy romantic dramedy that wants us to laugh and cry and get angry about the pharmaceutical industry. Based on the nonfiction book "Hard Sell: The Evolution of a Viagra Salesman."
• Interview with Jake Gyllenhaal (Nov. 21, 2010).
• Pittsburgh addicted to 'Love & Other Drugs' (Oct. 21, 2009).
• Jake Gyllenhaal winning over the 'Burgh (Sept. 28, 2009).
• 'Love' under way (Sept. 25, 2009).
PG Review:
This smart drama showcases the city and talents of Russell Crowe, as an everyman father and husband whose wife (Elizabeth Banks) is convicted of murder and sentenced to a long prison term, a concept so unbearable that he determines to break her out of prison. With map of Pittsburgh filming sites.
• Interview with director Paul Haggis (Dec. 14, 2009).
• 'Next Three Days' incorporates Pittsburgh into story smartly (Nov. 11, 2010).
• Jail plays a role in Russell Crowe movie (Oct. 9, 2009).
• Pittsburgh boy with right qualities would play Russell Crowe's son (Aug. 9, 2009).
• Trailer.
PG Review:
'Unstoppable' delivers high-octane action and suspense, as a railroad veteran (Denzel Washington) and a rookie (Chris Pine) take it on themselves to stop a runaway train filled with toxic chemicals and hurtling through populated areas of Pennsylvania.
• Interview with director Tony Scott (Nov. 12, 2010).
• At times, 'Unstoppable' goes off track from reality (Nov. 12, 2010).
• 'Unstoppable': It's offical (July 24, 2010).
• Denzel Washington in film to shoot here (July 23, 2010).
• Trailer.
• 'One for the Money': Filming brings out onlookers, happily displaced homeowners (Aug. 25, 2010).
• 'One for the Money': Katherine Heigl to star in movie starting here in July (May 28, 2010).
• Unions benefit from film productions in region (Oct. 19, 2010).
• Busy schedule gives locals lots of chances to be seen on screen (Sept. 30, 2010).
• Fall arts preview (Sept. 9, 2010).
• Studio ready to handle any film job (Jan. 29, 2010).
• Hollywood hat trick (July 31, 2009).
• Unfinished Business: Made-here movies to open here next year (Jan. 7, 2009)
• 3-D horror film joins busy lineup here (April 1, 2008).
• Moore flick latest to be filmed here (Feb. 14, 2008).
First Published November 24, 2010 12:00 am
