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"The Last Witch Hunter" Filming To Begin In Pittsburgh Friday

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- A movie starring Vin Diesel and Elijah Wood is starting production here in Pittsburgh this week.

"The Last Witch Hunter" starts filming on the South Side on Friday.

Greb's Bakery on 27th Street has been under construction for the movie.

The Pittsburgh Business Times says the production is bringing 600 jobs to Allegheny County.

The producers are taking advantage of a $14 million tax credit to film here.

Production will prompt a street closing on the North Side Friday.

West North Avenue between Allegheny Avenue and Galveston will be closed all day.

Visit the Pittsburgh Film Office's website here.

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