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SONIC Hard Seltzer to be available at retail stores by end of year

By Reel Chicago Jan 14, 2022

Yep, it's that SONIC. Born from the collaboration between SONIC Drive-in, a 68-year-old brand powerhouse, and COOP Ale Works, a 12-year-old quality craft brewery, SONIC Hard Se...

Reel People

Record-setting marathoner Joan Benoit Samuelson tells how it’s done

By Reel Chicago Jan 14, 2022

To help recover from a slalom skiing accident in which she broke her leg, Joan Benoit Samuelson took to long-distance running in high school and became dedicated to the sport. ...

NEW WORK

FCBX and Joseph Gordon-Levitt collaborate with Canon at CES

By Reel Chicago Jan 14, 2022

Canon, in partnership with FCB and its experiential practice FCBX have teamed up with Joseph Gordon-Levitt to debut Canon’s latest hybrid work system AMLOS (Activate My Line ...

PRODUCTION CENTRAL

Chicago P.D. pauses filming due to positive Covid tests

By Reel Chicago Jan 14, 2022

Chicago P.D. is the latest TV series to fall victim to the Omicron variant Covid-19 surge, requiring a pause in production Thursday morning after a number of positive Covid tes...

Behind The Scenes

Alice Brooks, ASC recounts the journey that led her to tick, tick… BOOM!

By Reel Chicago Jan 13, 2022

Based on playwright Jonathan Larson’s autobiographical stage musical, the movie tick, tick… BOOM! marks the feature directorial debut of Lin-Manuel Miranda, who partnered...

REEL MOVES

9Rooftops welcomes Derrick Rivers as VP + Creative Director

By Reel Chicago Jan 13, 2022

9Rooftops recently welcomed Derrick Rivers as VP + Creative Director. Rivers brings over 15 years of experience across several service accounts and categories, in both the ge...

Behind The Scenes

Sandro Miller: How a still master mastered motion

By Reel Chicago Jan 12, 2022

If you’ve seen his work, you’ve been spellbound. Because when you look at a portrait by Sandro Miller, it’s as if his subjects are looking right back. This is magical...

NEW WORK

Toyota’s Corolla Cross ad is a musical masterpiece that feels just right

By Reel Chicago Jan 12, 2022

Nothing beats the satisfaction you get when things just work effortlessly, moving with you in complete harmony. Packing that pleasure into one flawlessly choreographed spot, Bu...

Reel Ad of the Week

Illinois launches On the Fence campaign to encourage vaccinations

By Reel Chicago Jan 11, 2022

The State of Illinois launched a new vaccine awareness campaign to explain the power of the life-saving vaccine. The ‘On the Fence' campaign, produced by Tessa Films, feature...

POST

11 Dollar Bill launches Post-Production facility in Raleigh

By Reel Chicago Jan 11, 2022

11 Dollar Bill, a leading independent post-production studio specializing in creative design, editorial and finishing services, has opened a facility in Raleigh, North Carolina...

REEL MOVES

ATKPLN continues Chicago expansion with three key hires

By Reel Chicago Jan 11, 2022

On the heels of the announcement of creative studio ATKPLN ’s expansion into Chicago with the addition of Larissa Berringer, the company has doubled down on its exposure to ...

CITY NEWS

Mayor Lori Lightfoot has tested positive for Covid-19

By Barbara Roche Jan 11, 2022

In a statement made on Twitter this afternoon, Mayor Lori E Lightfoot confirmed that she has tested positive for Covid-19. Lightfoot, who is fully vaccinated and boosted, ...

REEL BUSINESS

‘Famous Friends’ Chris Young & Kane Brown celebrate with UScellular

By Reel Chicago Jan 11, 2022

Chicago based carrier, UScellular is highlighting multi-platinum, global entertainers Chris Young and Kane Brown along with their multi-week No. 1 song 'Famous F...

REEL MOVES

Whitehouse Post promotes Steve Kroodsma to Editor

By Reel Chicago Jan 11, 2022

Continuing their tradition of cultivating exceptional editorial talent, Whitehouse Post has promoted Steve Kroodsma to their Chicago roster. Born and raised in Michigan, Kr...

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SONIC Hard Seltzer to be available at retail stores by end of year

Record-setting marathoner Joan Benoit Samuelson tells how it’s done

FCBX and Joseph Gordon-Levitt collaborate with Canon at CES

Chicago P.D. pauses filming due to positive Covid tests

Alice Brooks, ASC recounts the journey that led her to tick, tick… BOOM!

9Rooftops welcomes Derrick Rivers as VP + Creative Director

Sandro Miller: How a still master mastered motion

Toyota’s Corolla Cross ad is a musical masterpiece that feels just right

Illinois launches On the Fence campaign to encourage vaccinations

11 Dollar Bill launches Post-Production facility in Raleigh

ATKPLN continues Chicago expansion with three key hires

Mayor Lori Lightfoot has tested positive for Covid-19

‘Famous Friends’ Chris Young & Kane Brown celebrate with UScellular

Whitehouse Post promotes Steve Kroodsma to Editor

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