Great news for the Illinois production community. HBO announced today that the critically acclaimed comedy series Somebody Somewhere has been renewed for a third season. In season two, we followed Sam (played
Although the story is set in set in Manhattan, Kansas, Chicago gets to take the bow for this critically acclaimed HBO Original comedy series. Somebody Somewhere, starring and executive produced by
Humanitas has revealed the nominees for this year’s Humanitas Prizes, which recognize “television and film writers whose work explores the human condition in a nuanced way.” The award is given
The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics has announced its 14th Dorian TV Awards nominations for the best in all of TV, mainstream to LGBTQIA+ content. Leading the list of TV’s
The Peabody Awards Board of Jurors have announced the 27 nominees for the Arts, Children’s / Youth, Entertainment, Interactive & Immersive categories. Yes, The Bear was nominated, and Somebody Somewhere was
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is heading to Hollywood to participate in the Illinois Production Alliance (IPA) event, Iconic Stories: Made in Illinois. Chicagoan Matt Walsh, star of Veep and the Apple TV+ series Manhunt,
After the crippling strikes of 2023, Chicago is an anomaly in an industry that is struggling to get back on its feet. Chicago production is back in full force. March
More than Hollywood. More than New York. More than Atlanta. Chicago production has returned faster and stronger than anywhere else. Chicago’s full-service production studios, equipment vendors, and strong union workforce
In a night filled with accolades and recognition, the spotlight shone brightly on the acclaimed FX series The Bear at the 2024 Critics Choice Awards. Christopher Storer’s creation not only
While the news of our favorite TV firemen, cops, doctors, druglords, and chefs may sometimes be our top stories, we are also the news source for our production companies, post
There’s a kind of a hush all over town as the cast and crews of the Dick Wolf One Chicago franchise, Chicago Fire, Chicago P.D. and Chicago Med, and Lena
The Rolling Stone posted its 10 Best TV Shows of 2023 and two Chicago series are included in the list. Considering the number of critically acclaimed series that are currently
The New York Times has named its “Best TV Series of 2023.” Among some of the expected shows such as Succession, Beef, Reservation Dogs and The Last of Us, Chicago-made
In an announcement on Tuesday morning, the 29th annual Critics Choice Awards unveiled their television nominations, with Apple TV+ series The Morning Show and HBO’s Succession taking the lead. Chicago-made
The moment the SAG strike ended, Chicago sets were prepped and back in production. In what is referred to as the TV Capital of the US, Chicago sets returned to
The impact from the double-strike was felt across the entertainment industry and beyond, leading to unprecedented delays in the production of TV shows and films, and having a trickle down
SAG-AFTRA has joined the WGA in the first dual strike from the two unions in more than six decades. Chicago actors from The Bear, The Chi, Chicago Fire, P.D., and
Governor JB Pritzker, DCEO, and leaders in Illinois’ film industry announced Illinois’ soaring film production expenditures with a record-breaking $691 million for 2022 – a $131 million increase from the
Governor JB Pritzker and Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot have announced that projected film revenues in 2021 hit a record high of $630 million, shattering pre-pandemic levels in 2019 by $70
Mike Hagerty, longtime character actor, best known as Mr. Teeger the building manager on Friends, passed away suddenly at 67. Hagerty was born in Chicago and got his start in
