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Author: Barbara Roche

Somebody Somewhere bows out on a high note
  • CHICAGO MADE

Somebody Somewhere bows out on a high note

By Reel Chicago Dec 9, 2024
HBO’s Somebody Somewhere has always been a gem in the landscape of television—poignant, hilarious, and deeply human. And not just because it was produced in Chicago. On ...
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Bear tops Golden Globe TV nominations with five
  • AWARDS

Bear tops Golden Globe TV nominations with five

By Reel Chicago Dec 9, 2024
The 2025 Golden Globe nominations have arrived, and FX/Hulu’s The Bear dominated with five nominations, the most for any series. The critically acclaimed dramedy earned nods ...
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What the Omnicom-IPG merger could mean for Chicago’s ad scene
  • POV

What the Omnicom-IPG merger could mean for Chicago’s ad scene

By Reel Chicago Dec 9, 2024
The recent announcement of Omnicom Group’s $13B acquisition of Interpublic Group (IPG) has sent shockwaves through the global advertising industry, but what could this landma...
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NBC has set the air date for the One Chicago crossover event
  • ONE CHICAGO

NBC has set the air date for the One Chicago crossover event

By Barbara Roche Dec 8, 2024
NBC has set the air date for the highly anticipated One Chicago crossover event. This will be the first full three-show crossover between Chicago Fire, Chicago P.D., and Ch...
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The Come Up delivers a raw and authentic portrayal of Chicago youth
  • CHICAGO MADE

The Come Up delivers a raw and authentic portrayal of Chicago youth

By Barbara Roche Dec 6, 2024
The Chicago-made groundbreaking half hour pilot, The Come Up, is gaining international recognition for its raw and authentic portrayal of Chicago youth navigating life through ...
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Midwest Film Festival appoints NK Gutiérrez as Executive Director
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Midwest Film Festival appoints NK Gutiérrez as Executive Director

By Reel Chicago Dec 6, 2024
The Midwest Film Festival (MFF) has officially announced NK Gutiérrez as its new Executive Director, succeeding Erica Duffy effective December 2024. Gutiérrez, who has se...
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“Kevin!” Chase revisits nostalgia with Home Alone-inspired ad
  • HOLIDAY SPIRIT

“Kevin!” Chase revisits nostalgia with Home Alone-inspired ad

By Reel Chicago Dec 5, 2024
Chase has struck gold with its ongoing Home Alone-inspired holiday campaign, blending humor, nostalgia, and star power to promote the Freedom Unlimited card. The bank has s...
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AFI recognizes The Bear among top 10 series
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AFI recognizes The Bear among top 10 series

By Reel Chicago Dec 5, 2024
The American Film Institute (AFI) unveiled its annual AFI Awards honorees, celebrating the top 10 films and television series that have defined the year in entertainment. Among...
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Jersey Mike’s asks, ‘Who’s Your Uncle? Danny DeVito.’
  • Reel Ad of the Week

Jersey Mike’s asks, ‘Who’s Your Uncle? Danny DeVito.’

By Reel Chicago Dec 5, 2024
Highdive has once again served up a delightfully irreverent campaign, this time for Jersey Mike’s. The latest spot, titled "Family Dinner", stars the inimitable Danny DeVito ...
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Ortega partners with Schafer Condon Carter
  • ACCOUNT WINS

Ortega partners with Schafer Condon Carter

By Reel Chicago Dec 5, 2024
Emmy-winning Schafer Condon Carter (SCC) has been named the new agency of record for Ortega, the beloved brand known for its wide range of Mexican food products. From taco shel...
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Chicago production community mourns the loss of editor Mike Berg
  • In memoriam

Chicago production community mourns the loss of editor Mike Berg

By Barbara Roche Dec 5, 2024
Our Chicago production community is grieving the loss of editor Mike Berg who passed away unexpectedly on November 9, 2024, after a brief illness. Mike was born in La Crosse...
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Director Joe Otting joins Accomplice Media
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Director Joe Otting joins Accomplice Media

By Reel Chicago Dec 5, 2024
Accomplice Media, the commercial and content production company led by Executive Producer Amy McIntyre, has added Director Joe Otting to a directing roster that ...
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Highdive’s Jen Passaniti promoted to president of 1986 Studios
  • REEL MOVES

Highdive’s Jen Passaniti promoted to president of 1986 Studios

By Reel Chicago Nov 26, 2024
Highdive has announced the promotion of industry veteran Jen Passaniti to President of 1986 Studios, the agency’s in-house production arm. The move follows an impressive year...
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It’s a wrap for the 2024 AICP Awards Tour
  • AICP

It’s a wrap for the 2024 AICP Awards Tour

By Barbara Roche Nov 22, 2024
The 2024 AICP Awards Tour wrapped in Chicago last night with a grand celebration in the historic Old Post Office building. The early Happy Hour gathering was greatly apprec...
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IFA Magic Hour Gala to honor The Bear and Dewayne Perkins
  • AWARDS

IFA Magic Hour Gala to honor The Bear and Dewayne Perkins

By Reel Chicago Nov 22, 2024
The Independent Film Alliance (IFA) Chicago, a non-profit dedicated to empowering a diverse and sustainable community of independent content creators, announces its annual Magi...
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Jeremy Allen White is at home in new Calvin Klein Winter campaign
  • CREATIVE

Jeremy Allen White is at home in new Calvin Klein Winter campaign

By Reel Chicago Nov 22, 2024
Calvin Klein Studio has unveiled its latest campaign for Winter 2024, once again spotlighting The Bear star Jeremy Allen White. This marks the actor’s third collaboration wit...
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Tis the season for the return of the McRib with a special treat
  • HOLIDAY SPIRIT

Tis the season for the return of the McRib with a special treat

By Reel Chicago Nov 21, 2024
Tis the season! The long-awaited return of the McRib is finally here. Starting December 3, the fan-favorite saucy sandwich will be available at participating McDonald's loc...
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Jeff Tweedy, Katie Rich and Bunny the Reindeer appear in Letters to Santa promo
  • HOLIDAY SPIRIT

Jeff Tweedy, Katie Rich and Bunny the Reindeer appear in Letters to Santa promo

By Reel Chicago Nov 20, 2024
Letters Charity released a comical promo video for its upcoming Letters to Santa gala, featuring Jeff Tweedy, frontman of the acclaimed band Wilco, Katie Rich, Chicago-native c...
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Schafer Condon Carter nabs Emmy for unhoused PSA
  • AWARDS

Schafer Condon Carter nabs Emmy for unhoused PSA

By Reel Chicago Nov 19, 2024
Schafer Condon Carter has taken home a 2024 Regional Emmy Award for Outstanding Achievement in Public Service Announcement (PSA). The award recognizes the agency's powerful cam...
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The One Chicago crossover has been scheduled for this season
  • ONE CHICAGO

The One Chicago crossover has been scheduled for this season

By Barbara Roche Nov 19, 2024
It has been confirmed that the highly anticipated One Chicago crossover is scheduled for the 2024-2025 season, marking the franchise's first full three-show event in five years...
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