http://www.steeltown.org/news/ The News Blog for Steeltown Entertainment. en Copyright 2008 Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:48:16 +0000 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification A trailer has been created to promote the screening of 'My Tale of Two Cities' as part of the Homecoming Weekend festivities over Thanksgiving Weekend with Mr. McFeely from 'Mister Rogers' Neighborhood' extending an invitation to both hometown and expatriate Pittsburgher's, inviting them to join in the event which will promote the Youth and Media Initiative of Steeltown Entertainment Project and Holy Family Institute. http://www.steeltown.org/news/2008/10/mr-mcfeely-invites-all-pittsbu.php http://www.steeltown.org/news/2008/10/mr-mcfeely-invites-all-pittsbu.php Other Pittsburgh Entertainment News Byham Theater Mister Rogers' Neighborhood Mr. McFeely Promotional Trailer Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:48:16 +0000 A local post-doctoral student at the University of Pittsburgh has set his sights on producing a documentary about the almost century old, Allegheny Observatory, located on Observatory Hill, in the city's Riverview Park. Daniel Handley, who is a resident of Observatory Hill hopes that the film will give Pittsburgher's insight into the 96 year old Pittsburgh Landmark. http://www.steeltown.org/news/2008/08/local-filmmaker-to-focus-lens.php http://www.steeltown.org/news/2008/08/local-filmmaker-to-focus-lens.php Other Pittsburgh Entertainment News Bill Peduto Buhl Foundation Documentary Filmmaking Mark Knobil Pittsburgh Foundation Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:39:43 +0000 Pittsburghers everywhere are invited to come home this Thanksgiving weekend for a special red-carpet screening of the film "My Tale of Two Cities," November 28th at The Byham Theater, Downtown Pittsburgh, as part of the city's Homecoming Weekend and 250th birthday celebration. The evening will benefit Steeltown Entertainment Project's "Youth & Media Initiative" in partnership with the [Holy Family Institute](http://www.hfi-pgh.org/). ]]> http://www.steeltown.org/news/2008/08/november-screening-of-my-tale.php http://www.steeltown.org/news/2008/08/november-screening-of-my-tale.php Articles About Steeltown Other Pittsburgh Entertainment News Movie Premiere My Tale of Two Cities Red Carpet Screening Steeltown Entertainment Project Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:48:28 +0000 [The Walt Disney Company](http://corporate.disney.go.com/) has recently annouced plans to partner with [Carnegie Mellon University](http://www.cmu.edu/index.shtml) to open a Research and Development Lab for Disney's Theme Parks, television networks, and animation studios.]]> http://www.steeltown.org/news/2008/08/mickey-mouse-to-join-cmu.php http://www.steeltown.org/news/2008/08/mickey-mouse-to-join-cmu.php Other Pittsburgh Entertainment News Eductainment Entertainment Imagineering Laboratory Research and Development Technology Tue, 12 Aug 2008 17:06:04 +0000 [Panopto](http://www.panopto.com/), a Pittsburgh based technology company that grew out of the vision of former [CMU](http://www.cmu.edu/index.shtml) students Eric Burns and Bill Scherlis has worked to capitalize on the desire for video-on-demand by students and faculty at univeristy campuses around the world.]]> http://www.steeltown.org/news/2008/08/latest-cmu-spinout-brings-vide.php http://www.steeltown.org/news/2008/08/latest-cmu-spinout-brings-vide.php Other Pittsburgh Entertainment News Carnegie Mellon Technology University News Video-On-Demand Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:12:17 +0000 www.mytaleoftwocities.com to see clips from the movie and email homecoming@steeltown.org for information on tickets to the event.]]> http://www.steeltown.org/news/2008/08/my-tale-of-two-cities-makes-it.php http://www.steeltown.org/news/2008/08/my-tale-of-two-cities-makes-it.php Articles About Steeltown Byham Theater My Tale of Two Cities Pittsburgh screening Pittsburgh's Homecoming Weekend Sun, 03 Aug 2008 18:54:33 +0000 Director, and Pittsburgh native Rob Marshall added another Hollywood star to the cast for his upcoming film, the musical 'Nine.']]> http://www.steeltown.org/news/2008/07/actress-kate-hudson-to-join-ca.php http://www.steeltown.org/news/2008/07/actress-kate-hudson-to-join-ca.php Other Pittsburgh Entertainment News Broadway Coreography Film Hollywood Musical Adaptation Nine Oscar Nominees Tony Award Tue, 22 Jul 2008 22:18:25 +0000 Two locally produced short films will premiere Friday, July 18th on Pittsburgh Cabel acess channel, PCTV-21.]]> http://www.steeltown.org/news/2008/07/film-shorts-to-premire-this-fr.php http://www.steeltown.org/news/2008/07/film-shorts-to-premire-this-fr.php Other Pittsburgh Entertainment News Film Shorts Independent filmmaking Local Filmmakers Thu, 17 Jul 2008 22:06:49 +0000 This fall as part of Pittsburgh 250, a 90 minute film titled, "Greetings From Pittsburgh: Neighborhood Narratives" will showcase some of Pittsburgh's most recognizable neighborhoods such as Bloomfield, the Strip District, Oakland, Regent Square, and Homestead.]]> http://www.steeltown.org/news/2008/07/greetings-from-pittsburgh-neig.php http://www.steeltown.org/news/2008/07/greetings-from-pittsburgh-neig.php Other Pittsburgh Entertainment News Filmmaking Independent Cinema Narratives Neighborhoods New York I Love You Pittsburgh Mon, 07 Jul 2008 18:19:07 +0000 Eutechnyx, a British software developer, best known for designing games such as "Big Mutha Truckers," and "The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift" has its sights set on Pittsburgh as its US headquarters.]]> http://www.steeltown.org/news/2008/06/british-software-developer-hop.php http://www.steeltown.org/news/2008/06/british-software-developer-hop.php Other Pittsburgh Entertainment News Eutechnyx Headquarters Pittsburgh Software Designers Technology Video Games Mon, 23 Jun 2008 17:25:17 +0000 Another new film recently began shooting in Pittsburgh and stars many current and former cast members of the long running NBC show, "Saturday Night Live." ]]> http://www.steeltown.org/news/2008/06/live-from-pittsburgh-its-satur.php http://www.steeltown.org/news/2008/06/live-from-pittsburgh-its-satur.php Other Pittsburgh Entertainment News Comedy David Spade Filmmaking Hollywood and Wine Norm MacDonald Proud Mary Entertainment Saturday Night Live Smithfield Street Productions Mon, 16 Jun 2008 16:18:05 +0000 The Pittsburgh Film Office has announced that principal photography has begun on a new comedy being shot in the city. http://www.steeltown.org/news/2008/06/new-comedy-begins-shooting-in.php http://www.steeltown.org/news/2008/06/new-comedy-begins-shooting-in.php Other Pittsburgh Entertainment News film office hollywood and wine Pittsburgh smithfield street productions Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:49:56 +0000 In many American cities, transience in one's 20s and 30s is an accepted part of modern life, but Pittsburghers, unaccustomed to young people leaving town during the city's manufacturing heyday, continue to wring their hands over such departures. http://www.steeltown.org/news/2008/05/young-hollywood-actors-make-pi.php http://www.steeltown.org/news/2008/05/young-hollywood-actors-make-pi.php Other Pittsburgh Entertainment News actors filmmaking Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Post-Gazette She's Out of My League Thu, 22 May 2008 21:29:15 +0000 The 48 Hour Film Project returns to Pittsburgh for a second year, with the competition taking place in early June rather than early August. Twenty-six teams have registered so far, and organizers are hoping to sign up 48 before the cinematic scramble begins three weeks from tonight. To read more about the upcoming '48 Hour Film Project, click [here](http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08137/882294-42.stm) http://www.steeltown.org/news/2008/05/48-hour-film-contest-set-for-j.php http://www.steeltown.org/news/2008/05/48-hour-film-contest-set-for-j.php Other Pittsburgh Entertainment News Actors Competition Crew Diretors Film Festival Filmmakers Filmmaking Independent Film low budget Fri, 16 May 2008 21:13:10 +0000 The theme of Pittsburgher's coming together played a prominent role during the events surrounding the premiere of Carl Kurlander's documentary "My Tale of Two Cities" at last week's Sonoma Valley Film Festival.]]> http://www.steeltown.org/news/2008/05/kurlanders-my-tale-of-two-citi.php http://www.steeltown.org/news/2008/05/kurlanders-my-tale-of-two-citi.php Articles About Steeltown Other Pittsburgh Entertainment News Carl Kurlander Chipped Ham Documentaries Expatriates Filmmaking Heinz Michael Keaton Mister Rogers My Tale of Two Cities Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Penguins Premiere Sonoma Steeltown Entertainment Project Steiners Tavern Visit Pittsburgh Wine Country Fri, 16 May 2008 19:49:06 +0000