Matt Damon
This Week In 3 Sentences Or Less
Here are some of this week’s biggest stories in three sentences or less:
Local High School Basketball Team Featured In “Promised Land”
“I am happy to announce we will bring natural gas to McKinley.” That pronouncement, in the newly-released film, “Promised Land,” actually takes place in the old gymnasium in the former Apollo High School. Much of the film was shot in western Pennsylvania.
Shale Industry Takes On “Promised Land”
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — When “Promised Land” was being shot in Apollo last summer, residents gathered to get a glimpse of star and producer Matt Damon, and debate the pros and cons of natural gas development. […]
Movie Mirrors Town’s Shale Gas Debate
If art imitates life — here’s proof. Both filmmakers and the town of Apollo are trying to come to terms with the explosion of natural gas exploration.
Casting Call Announced For New Matt Damon Movie
Christian Bale isn’t the only big celebrity making a new movie in town this spring.
“Promised Land” Casting Call
As excitement ramps up for filming of “Promised Land,” a casting call has now been put out for extras.
Bale Returning, Damon Coming For New Movie Projects
It’s looking like a busy spring in the ‘Burgh as two movie production companies have already given the thumbs up.
Film Officials Mum On Matt Damon Movie
Dawn Keezer, director of the Pittsburgh Film Office, says that a handful of movie production companies are currently scouting locations here.












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