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Author: Barbara Roche

Steven Spielberg to shape DNC in Chicago
  • REEL POLITICS

Steven Spielberg to shape DNC in Chicago

By Reel Chicago Apr 26, 2024
As preparations for the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago gather momentum, the Harris campaign has enlisted the expertise of acclaimed filmmaker Steven Spielberg t...
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AICP’s Meet. Drink. Talk. is the event that everyone looks forward to
  • AICP

AICP’s Meet. Drink. Talk. is the event that everyone looks forward to

By Barbara Roche Apr 25, 2024
AICP's Meet. Drink. Talk. was jam-packed with friends, co-workers, and fellow professionals. Chicago's commercial production community came together last week at The Tunnel...
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Keith Johnson, AnnMarie Welser among WBBM layoffs
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Keith Johnson, AnnMarie Welser among WBBM layoffs

By Reel Chicago Apr 25, 2024
Philadelphia-based Audacy announced a round of layoffs affecting nearly 100 employees, with significant impacts on WBBM in Chicago and 1080 WTIC AM in Hartford. The cuts come a...
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Midwest Film Festival heads to Milwaukee for its first roadshow
  • CHICAGO MADE

Midwest Film Festival heads to Milwaukee for its first roadshow

By Reel Chicago Apr 25, 2024
After many years of screenings, premieres, and local events, The Midwest Film Festival (MFF) will be leaving its homebase in Chicago and traveling to the Oriental Theatre in Mi...
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Fox 32 Chicago welcomes Paris Schutz as Political Reporter
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Fox 32 Chicago welcomes Paris Schutz as Political Reporter

By Reel Chicago Apr 25, 2024
Paris Schutz, a seasoned journalist with nearly two decades of experience at WTTW, has been appointed as the new political reporter for Fox-owned Chicago station Fox 32 (WFLD)....
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SAXX “Ball Masters” won’t let bad balls get in the way of good golf
  • Reel Ad of the Week

SAXX “Ball Masters” won’t let bad balls get in the way of good golf

By Reel Chicago Apr 25, 2024
The beloved "Ball Masters" are back in action, ready to bring laughter, philanthropy, and unparalleled ball-care expertise via SAXX underwear to the golfing world once again. ...
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Two Chicago series are nominated for a Peabody Award
  • CHICAGO MADE

Two Chicago series are nominated for a Peabody Award

By Barbara Roche Apr 25, 2024
The Peabody Awards Board of Jurors have announced the 27 nominees for the Arts, Children’s / Youth, Entertainment, Interactive & Immersive categories. Yes, The B...
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The Second City announces winners of the Victor Wong Fellowship
  • SECOND CITY

The Second City announces winners of the Victor Wong Fellowship

By Reel Chicago Apr 25, 2024
Legendary Chicago comedy institution The Second City announces the second annual Victor Wong Fellowship, a program to train and mentor up-and-coming Asian American and Pacific ...
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Harbor adds Senior Sound Mixer Diego Arancibia to their roster
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Harbor adds Senior Sound Mixer Diego Arancibia to their roster

By Reel Chicago Apr 25, 2024
Harbor announces the addition of esteemed Senior Sound Mixer, Diego Arancibia to its advertising sound roster. Arancibia boasts a career across the film, television, and a...
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NASCAR to host Chicago House Music 40th Anniversary Showcase
  • MUSIC

NASCAR to host Chicago House Music 40th Anniversary Showcase

By Reel Chicago Apr 25, 2024
NASCAR is bringing together some of the biggest names in House Music for the first time ever at the 2024 Chicago Street Race Weekend in Grant Park, July 6-7. The Chicago Ho...
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Movie poster for ‘Civil War’ is being blasted by Chicagoans
  • FILM

Movie poster for ‘Civil War’ is being blasted by Chicagoans

By Barbara Roche Apr 23, 2024
What have they done to Marina Towers? A24's promotion for Civil War, currently #1 at the box-office, has created a backlash of comments on social media. The studio's decisi...
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Kate Jeffers appointed CEO of Leo Burnett Chicago
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Kate Jeffers appointed CEO of Leo Burnett Chicago

By Reel Chicago Apr 22, 2024
Leo Burnett Chicago is welcoming a new CEO to its ranks, with Kate Jeffers set to take on the role effective May 15. Jeffers, currently serving as president and partner at Vena...
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Jesse Lee Soffer, Jon Seda take pics at Chicago P.D. wrap party
  • ONE CHICAGO

Jesse Lee Soffer, Jon Seda take pics at Chicago P.D. wrap party

By Reel Chicago Apr 21, 2024
The conclusion of filming for season 11 of Chicago P.D. was marked by a festive wrap party, where the cast and crew bid farewell to Tracy Spiridakos, known for her role as Dete...
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Luke Mitchell shares pics from Chicago Med Wrap Party
  • ONE CHICAGO

Luke Mitchell shares pics from Chicago Med Wrap Party

By Reel Chicago Apr 21, 2024
The Chicago Med cast and crew recently wrapped up filming for the current season, with Season 9 set to conclude this May on NBC. As the season heads towards its dramatic finale...
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NBCUniversal Local Chicago to deliver weeklong Draft coverage
  • SPORTS

NBCUniversal Local Chicago to deliver weeklong Draft coverage

By Reel Chicago Apr 21, 2024
With one of the most highly-anticipated NFL Drafts in Chicago sports history taking place this week, NBC Sports Chicago, along with NBC 5 Chicago and Telemundo Chicago, will pr...
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Chicago Film Society releases their Summer Season schedule
  • FESTIVALS

Chicago Film Society releases their Summer Season schedule

By Reel Chicago Apr 20, 2024
Last week theater owners gathered in Las Vegas for CinemaCon, the annual movie industry trade convention, and delivered a message to the studios: there aren’t enough movies. ...
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The Chi drops a teaser trailer for the second half of Season 6
  • CHICAGO MADE

The Chi drops a teaser trailer for the second half of Season 6

By Reel Chicago Apr 19, 2024
A new reign is coming. Paramount+ with Showtime has released a teaser trailer for the second half of Season 6 of The Chi, set to premiere on May 10. The drama series cr...
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State Farm’s hilarious Scarecrow is a “no-brainer”
  • CREATIVE

State Farm’s hilarious Scarecrow is a “no-brainer”

By Reel Chicago Apr 19, 2024
State Farm's latest commercial, "No-Brainer," created by Highdive, offers a fresh take on the iconic magic jingle campaign. In this fun new spot, viewers witness the consequenc...
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Gary Adcock gives his commentary on NAB 2024
  • PRODUCTION CENTRAL

Gary Adcock gives his commentary on NAB 2024

By Gary Adcock Apr 18, 2024
As NAB 2024 wraps, Chicago's own Content Creator / Producer / Artist, Gary Adcock offers his commentary on the event: Following up on Vincent Shade’s great photo coverage ...
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Vincent Shade covers NAB 2024
  • REEL PIC OF THE DAY

Vincent Shade covers NAB 2024

By Barbara Roche Apr 17, 2024
We all know what this week was about. As NAB 2024 wraps up a successful run in Vegas, director Vincent Shade has checked in to give us the photo coverage of all that NAB h...
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