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Author: Barbara Roche

Dash Studio and Demo Duck partner for Motion Mentorship Program
  • animation

Dash Studio and Demo Duck partner for Motion Mentorship Program

By Reel Chicago Jan 29, 2024
Dash Studio and Demo Duck to offer animation and motion design expertise to emerging creatives who identify with underrepresented communities. Dash Studio and Demo Duck are ...
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Midwest Film Festival welcomes NK Gutiérrez as  Operations Director
  • REEL MOVES

Midwest Film Festival welcomes NK Gutiérrez as Operations Director

By Reel Chicago Jan 28, 2024
The Midwest Film Festival (MFF,) a beacon for local filmmakers, welcomes a new Director of Operations, NK Gutiérrez for the 2024 season.  Gutiérrez was publicly ...
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40th Chicago Latino Film Festival unveils winning poster
  • FESTIVALS

40th Chicago Latino Film Festival unveils winning poster

By Reel Chicago Jan 27, 2024
The International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago (ILCC), producer of the Chicago Latino Film Festival (CLFF), announced that Missouri-based digital artist and videographer ...
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Chicago film community mourns the loss of Tom O’Neill
  • In memoriam

Chicago film community mourns the loss of Tom O’Neill

By Reel Chicago Jan 26, 2024
The Chicago film community was devastated by the news of the sudden passing of Assistant Director, Tom O'Neill on January 14th, 2024. Tom worked as a Second AD and Productio...
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Rome Flynn is turning up the heat on Chicago Fire
  • ONE CHICAGO

Rome Flynn is turning up the heat on Chicago Fire

By Barbara Roche Jan 25, 2024
Things are heating up on Chicago Fire with the addition of new firefighter, Rome Flynn playing Jake Gibson, an ex-boxer with a troubled past. The Chicago-born actor appeare...
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Chicago Med has another new doctor
  • ONE CHICAGO

Chicago Med has another new doctor

Barbara Roche Jan 24, 2024
Dr. Zola Ahmad joins Chicago Med Chicago Med has had its share of cast shakeups this season with some of our favorite cast members leaving, and some new docs coming onboard....
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Chicago Fire honors deceased crew member Dale Hay
  • ONE CHICAGO

Chicago Fire honors deceased crew member Dale Hay

By Reel Chicago Jan 24, 2024
The latest episode of Chicago Fire, aired on January 24, left viewers with a poignant moment as it paid a surprise tribute to Dale Hay in a heartfelt display of remembrance. ...
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Sarofsky, 1o8 and Tessa team up on new Illinois Cares For Kids campaign
  • Reel Ad of the Week

Sarofsky, 1o8 and Tessa team up on new Illinois Cares For Kids campaign

By Reel Chicago Jan 24, 2024
Through the creative leadership of 1o8, the Illinois Department of Human Services, Illinois Cares for Kids, and the Illinois Network of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencie...
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Good Times celebrates 50 years at 2024 Urban One honors
  • TV

Good Times celebrates 50 years at 2024 Urban One honors

By Reel Chicago Jan 24, 2024
The beloved stars of the iconic '70s sitcom Good Times reunited on January 20 at the 2024 Urban One Honors to commemorate the show's 50th anniversary. Jimmie "JJ" Walker, Bern ...
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Ayo Edebiri set to host SNL with musical guest Jennifer Lopez
  • TV

Ayo Edebiri set to host SNL with musical guest Jennifer Lopez

By Reel Chicago Jan 24, 2024
The Bear breakout star, Ayo Edebiri, is set to make her hosting debut on Saturday Night Live on Feb. 3. The accomplished actress recently clinched prestigious awards, including...
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Chicago P.D. fans react to Jay Halstead’s real name
  • ONE CHICAGO

Chicago P.D. fans react to Jay Halstead’s real name

By Reel Chicago Jan 23, 2024
In a surprising twist, the Season 11 premiere episode of Chicago P.D. unexpectedly revealed the actual name of the beloved character Jay Halstead, leaving fans shocked and amus...
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Chicago writer Angelo Pizzo begins casting newest film – 500
  • CASTING

Chicago writer Angelo Pizzo begins casting newest film – 500

By Reel Chicago Jan 23, 2024
Netflix's recent release, The Hill, has achieved a remarkable feat by securing the number-one spot as the most-watched movie in America. The film, crafted by renowned Chicago-b...
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Deli Boys posts casting call for Chicago actors
  • CASTING

Deli Boys posts casting call for Chicago actors

By Reel Chicago Jan 23, 2024
Deli Boys has posted a casting call on Backstage, looking for local Chicago talent to fill several roles in the Chicago made series. 20th Century Studios has picked up the 1...
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Common’s new book ‘And Then We Rise’ follows his journey to wellness
  • CELEBRITY

Common’s new book ‘And Then We Rise’ follows his journey to wellness

By Reel Chicago Jan 22, 2024
And Then We Rise, the new book release from Chicago born, Common, the multi-award-winning performer, author, and activist, is a comprehensive program for addressing mental and ...
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The Bear: Ebon Moss-Bachrach addresses Fantastic Four rumors
  • FILM

The Bear: Ebon Moss-Bachrach addresses Fantastic Four rumors

By Reel 360 Jan 22, 2024
Will Ebon Moss-Bachrach soon be trading, "Yes, Chef?" for "It's Clobbering Time?" In a recent interview with TheWrap, actor Ebon Moss-Bachrach was pressed about the swirling r...
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Oppenheimer explodes with 7 Chicago Indie Critics Awards
  • AWARDS

Oppenheimer explodes with 7 Chicago Indie Critics Awards

By Reel Chicago Jan 21, 2024
The Chicago Indie Critics (CIC) have announced the winners of their 2023 film awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in cinema. Boom! It's Christopher Nolan's Oppenhe...
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Chicago house music pioneer Nemiah Mitchell Jr ‘Mitchbal’ passes at 79
  • In memoriam

Chicago house music pioneer Nemiah Mitchell Jr ‘Mitchbal’ passes at 79

By Barbara Roche Jan 20, 2024
Chicago's House Music Pioneer, Nemiah Mitchell Jr, best known as Mitchbal has passed away at the age of 79. Born on the 4th of July in 1944, he was destined to be recognized. ...
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Feature film Coco & Nut expected to film entirely in Chicago in June
  • PRODUCTION CENTRAL

Feature film Coco & Nut expected to film entirely in Chicago in June

By Reel Chicago Jan 20, 2024
Scheduled for filming entirely in Chicago from June to July this year, Coco & Nut brings together a talented, diverse cast and crew drawn from both the United States and In...
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Chicago Fire: S12 premiere shocks fans with Mouch’s survival
  • ONE CHICAGO

Chicago Fire: S12 premiere shocks fans with Mouch’s survival

By Reel Chicago Jan 18, 2024
Spoiler Alert: This story contains spoilers from last night's Chicago Fire Season 12 premiere. In an unexpected twist, the Season 12 premiere of Chicago Fire left fans in s...
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Chicago P.D.: Unpacking time jumps and Hailey’s trauma
  • ONE CHICAGO

Chicago P.D.: Unpacking time jumps and Hailey’s trauma

By Reel Chicago Jan 18, 2024
Warning: This story contains spoilers from last night's Season 11 premiere of Chicago P.D. Titled "Unpacking," delved into continuing traumatic storylines from the previous se...
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