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| Highlander |
Posted - March 26 2003 : 05:07:43 AM
The premiere of "George Washington's First War:The Battles for Fort Duquesne" will premiere on Wednesay,May 21st at Soldiers & Sailors Hall in Pittsburgh,Pa.In addition to the film,there will also be speakers on various F&I topics plus reenactors.A good time will be had by all.For more details,check out www.paladincom.com  |
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| SgtMunro |
Posted - May 22 2003 : 09:53:23 AM
An excellent evening had by all. We even had a couple of good volleys out in front of the hall, before showtime. Although I knew we tempted fate when the third volley "sputtered", oh well two out of three ain't bad. It was good to see all the guys and gals who showed up, which was more than what I thought would being that it was the middle of most's workweek.
Seamus and his 3rd Pennsylvania, won the award for farthest distance travelled for the premiere. They had an almost five hour drive home afterwards. Which they did arrive home safely, as he confirmed by private e-mail, once again thanks for all your hard work on the project Mike.
Well now that the threat level is back up to orange, my job has me tracking possible terrorists again, so I must sign off for a while. I'll be back again, and will lurk-in from time to time.
Your Most Humble Servant, |
| Shawnee Scout |
Posted - May 21 2003 : 12:10:28 AM
Like,don't I look pretty! Check me out dudes: http://www.pittsburghlive.com/pages/story_templates/story_email2.php |
| 60thGrenadier |
Posted - May 20 2003 : 6:17:09 PM
It will be nice to see all of our hard work come to fruition.
God Save The King |
| Sgt.Reynolds |
Posted - May 20 2003 : 2:40:28 PM
Only one day until showtime! |
| Highlander |
Posted - May 20 2003 : 05:03:02 AM
For a behind the scenes look at the making of this film,check out: http://www.post-gazette.com/localnews/20030518georgereg4p4.asp Pax Aye! |
| Highlander |
Posted - May 20 2003 : 04:39:10 AM
I dislike the term "horizontally challenged" and prefer "pleasingly plump" instead.I know the ladie's hearts will swoon when we make "our" appearance on screen. |
| SgtMunro |
Posted - May 19 2003 : 10:09:22 AM
P.S.- After all, isn't our impression from the mid-18th century? The way I read it, having a belly was considered a "prosperous look", there was even prostetic ones for those who were 'victually challenged'. I also seem to recall that wigs were a male fashion statement.
So, slap a peruke on my head and its "Yeah, Baby!!!! Grrrrrrrrr", look out Mel Gibson, Duncan got back!!!
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| SgtMunro |
Posted - May 19 2003 : 06:28:15 AM
Here I thought you were refering to me, and I am not quite bald yet. The scene I thought was in question was the one where I was laying face down in the mud, with stage blood all over my head, while the creepy crawlies were venturing up my kilt. I think that Matzen must had done about 10 takes before he found the right scene.
Your Most Humble, Plump, and Only Early Stage Male Pattern Baldness,
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| Shawnee Scout |
Posted - May 19 2003 : 05:30:52 AM
quote:
Originally posted by 60thGrenadier
My dear scout,which fat & balding highlander are you referring to?
God Save The King
You know,that dude who like,moved to Florida.
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| 60thGrenadier |
Posted - May 12 2003 : 10:56:58 PM
My dear scout,which fat & balding highlander are you referring to?
God Save The King
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| SgtMunro |
Posted - May 12 2003 : 10:48:56 PM
Dear GG,
I will be glad to have my boys and I sign it, Seamus is coming up early to the 'burgh, and I'm giving him a little tour of some of the interesting sights. One Nut says he'll sign it too, if you want.
Your Most Humble Servant,
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| Gadget Girl |
Posted - May 12 2003 : 5:04:04 PM
Since all you guys are going to the premiere, would you ALL be so kind as to sign the DVD Dear Seamus is picking up for me that evening? Are all of you from the Pittsburg area? I'll thank you in advance and look forward to ALL the signatures from the "Muster Boys"!!!
GG  |
| Shawnee Scout |
Posted - May 12 2003 : 4:57:19 PM
Dudes,you forget the part where yours truly,like really pummeled that fat,bald highlander. |
| Gunner Wilson |
Posted - May 12 2003 : 10:26:21 AM
Highlander, I can't wait for the movie release. It will be neat to see even a glimpse of me, although I was playing French Milice.
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| Sgt.Reynolds |
Posted - May 12 2003 : 03:00:05 AM
I remember when Paul Day was in the water.What a sight!This was supposed to be a scene from "The Battle of Grant's Hill" that took place around Hogg's Pond.I'm told that that "The Murder Pond Scene" with the Highlander & Sgt.Munro takes place in this general vicinity.I can't wait |
| 60thGrenadier |
Posted - May 08 2003 : 3:24:17 PM
You are correct sir.It seems like just yesterday when we were laughing at Paul Day floating down the creek while we were filming.After seven or eight takes in the ice cold water,Director Matzen then told him that there wasn't any film in the camera I'm told that all of the shots from Cook's Forest really came out well.My guess is that the sequel will be ten times better than the original
God Save The King |
| Grenouille |
Posted - May 08 2003 : 09:19:26 AM
Hi,
There's an idea, maybe we can show the movie at the Saw Mill amphitheatre on Thursday night for the early arrivals. We won't be able to use the amphitheatre on Friday & Saturday night because there is a play going on there. I'll talk to Dale about it. I think some scenes from the movie were filmed at last year's Cook Forest F & I event.
Regards,
Jim
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| 60thGrenadier |
Posted - May 08 2003 : 01:36:57 AM
Since the Heinz History Center chose not to back this production,and threw in their lot with the War For Empire Consortium(that hasn't even begun to film their three hour PBS movie yet) )it is unlikely that they will get videos quicker than anyone else this time around
Your best bet is to order directly from the Paladin website www.paladincom.com It would be great if you showed it up at your event
God Save The King |
| Grenouille |
Posted - May 07 2003 : 11:53:31 AM
Will the videos go on sale at the Heinz Center the day after the video premieres? I'll probably order my copy through them, that's where I got my copy of W.T.F.R.R....they were quick in sending it out, too...it only took like two days....
Cheers,
Jim |
| Private MacDougal |
Posted - May 07 2003 : 05:08:43 AM
I understand that Sgt. Munro's solo fight scene turned out really cool, even though he does get killed in the end.
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| Highlander |
Posted - May 07 2003 : 12:06:24 AM
Excellent,Thanks Rich |
| SgtMunro |
Posted - May 06 2003 : 08:19:36 AM
Sorry Rich, I just e-mailed you the same thing from R. Matzen. I guess I should have checked the board first.
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| richfed |
Posted - May 06 2003 : 06:03:20 AM
Passed along by Ed Highlander:
Hello Ed --
I'm hoping you will pass the word to all the email lists you know. Last night we finished cutting the feature documentary, George Washington's First War, which as you know premieres at Soldiers & Sailors on May 21. This film is the sequel to 2001's When the Forest Ran Red, covering the opening of the French and Indian War and culminating in Braddock's Defeat. Forest earned five national awards and was seen on PBS affiliates all over the country.
The new documentary picks up with the dead on Braddock's Field, chronicles George Washington's adventures as the defender of the Virginia frontier, and then brings viewers up close with the campaign of Gen. John Forbes to capture Fort Duquesne.
It's vital that we get the word out about the premiere. It will be a big evening--Hollywood coming to Pittsburgh, with proceeds benefitting Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall. The evening will feature:
- Scores of French & indian War reenactors representing the British, French, and Native American empires
- Historical fidder Chuck Krepley (musical director of the film)
- Bagpiper Jon Love (who helped score the film)
- “Artists row” featuring Robert Griffing, John Buxton, Andrew Knez, Jr., Robert Adamovich, Fred Threlfall, and hopefully Nat Youngblood all in person
- Three art dealers representing the above artists
- A celebrity emcee and many VIPs, including Pittsburgh Mayor Tom Murphy, Pittsburgh Filmmakers Executive Director Charlie Humphrey, and State Rep. John A. Maher
- Displays by historical organizations
- National Park Service bookstore
- The 12-minute featurette Making 'George Washington's First War'
- A rare Pittsburgh history film surprise
- The 85-minute epic feature documentary George Washington's First War, filmed in 5 states over 10 months and featuring some of the world's leading Colonial-era scholars as well as more than 600 reenactors
- Access to the entire Soldiers & Sailors National Military Museum & Memorial
We encourage everyone to come celebrate our region's incredible heritage on Wednesday, May 21. Doors open at 5:30; the program begins at 7:00. Tickets are $5 in advance and $7 at the door. You can find more information at http://www.paladincom.com, or call us toll-free at 1-866-831-4840 (although we may need to return your call due to short-staffing and running around getting ready for the premiere). There are about 1,500 good seats in the auditorium--let's fill the place up! We are determined to have the first, biggest, and best Colonial party ever in Pittsburgh.
Please, anyone who receives this notice--pass it on. This is our labor of love and an evening and film that will serve not only Southwestern Pennsylvania but the entire Nation, given that we have also produced an educational kit to accompany the film that meets state and national secondary school standards for social studies.
We hope to see you there!
Thanks very much,
Robert & Mary Matzen
Co-Producers
When the Forest Ran Red and George Washington's First War |
| Shawnee Scout |
Posted - May 01 2003 : 11:05:43 PM
Looks like a cool place to hang out.I'm there dudes! |
| 60thGrenadier |
Posted - May 01 2003 : 10:12:58 PM
And I'll have me flask of Madeira wine |
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