What's happening with the Squirrel Hill Theater?

[dabroots]

I passed by the Squirrel Hill Theater on Forward Avenue this morning and saw some signs of activity inside. As you might know, it closed at least two years ago and until quite recently, the marquee was still displaying the films showing at that time, including "The Hurt Locker." Anyway, the paper has been removed from the windows and the concession

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[andthemoon]

Filming a movie, I think. I can't remember the name, but I read something about it earlier.

[dabroots]

Well, I'm glad it's getting some use. Early this year, there was some talk that Pittsburgh rapper Mac Miller was interested in buying it. See http://blogs.post-gazette.com/arts-entertainment/pop-noise/37068-is-mac-miller-interested-in-buying-the-squirrel-hill-theater I was hoping that he, or at least someone was following up.

[ladycat777]

Reddit says that it's being used for the filming of the A&E show Those Who Kill. They've been filming for a while on Alderson St.