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Author: Barbara Roche

The Bear earns 4 nominations from Critics Choice Awards
  • CHICAGO MADE

The Bear earns 4 nominations from Critics Choice Awards

By Reel Chicago Dec 5, 2023
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 ...
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Chicago-made We Grown Now nabs 3 Spirit Awards noms
  • CHICAGO MADE

Chicago-made We Grown Now nabs 3 Spirit Awards noms

By Reel Chicago Dec 5, 2023
In a highly anticipated announcement on Tuesday, the 2024 Independent Spirit Awards nominations were dominated by three standout films: American Fiction, May December, and Past...
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Meet Chicago Med’s new doctor
  • ONE CHICAGO

Meet Chicago Med’s new doctor

By Reel Chicago Dec 5, 2023
The Gaffney Chicago Medical Center family has expanded with the addition of actor Luke Mitchell to the Chicago Med cast for the upcoming ninth season, according to Deadline. ...
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NBC & Telemundo Chicago celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
  • TV

NBC & Telemundo Chicago celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe

By Reel Chicago Dec 5, 2023
Beginning this Wednesday, December 6, Telemundo Chicago and NBC 5 Chicago will be providing viewers with expanded local and international coverage of one of the most significan...
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Exclusive photos: Chicago Fire first week of filming Season 12
  • ONE CHICAGO

Exclusive photos: Chicago Fire first week of filming Season 12

By Barbara Roche Dec 1, 2023
Chicago Fire is back in town filming Season 12. Filming on day one was on the stage at Cinespace Studios but filming on location this week has been at Firehouse 51, home o...
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Alberto Rosende says goodbye in the Chicago Fire Season premiere
  • ONE CHICAGO

Alberto Rosende says goodbye in the Chicago Fire Season premiere

By Barbara Roche Dec 1, 2023
The excitement of returning to work is dulled as Chicago Fire bids farewell to yet another cast member. Alberto Rosende, who played Blake Gallo for four seasons, will make his ...
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JB Pritzker and IL Film Office receive IFA Visionary Leadership Award
  • AWARDS

JB Pritzker and IL Film Office receive IFA Visionary Leadership Award

By Barbara Roche Dec 1, 2023
Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Film Office were both presented with the IFA Chicago Visionary Leadership Award at the 2024 Magic Hour Event held at Wildman Boiler & ...
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15th Annual CAFM Holiday Hurrah happens December 11
  • HOLIDAY SPIRIT

15th Annual CAFM Holiday Hurrah happens December 11

By Reel Chicago Nov 29, 2023
Film industry workers, film actors, and film fans of all kinds are welcome as the Chicago Acting In Film Meetup NFP (CAFM) wraps up 2023 with the 15th Annual CAFM Holiday Hurra...
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McDonald’s brings back Adult Happy Meal with Kerwin Frost
  • REEL BUSINESS

McDonald’s brings back Adult Happy Meal with Kerwin Frost

By Reel Chicago Nov 28, 2023
Following the success of its initial adult Happy Meal, McDonald’s is unveiling a second edition in collaboration with DJ and streetwear style creator Kerwin Frost. This marke...
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Filming in Chicago: What’s returning, what’s not, what’s new?
  • CHICAGO MADE

Filming in Chicago: What’s returning, what’s not, what’s new?

By Barbara Roche Nov 28, 2023
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 work at a fa...
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XL Film Festival announces dates for 2024 festival
  • CYPHER NEWSROOM

XL Film Festival announces dates for 2024 festival

By Reel Chicago Nov 28, 2023
XL Film Festival 2024 will run from August 15-18. According to festival founder Troy Pryor, next year’s film festival will evolve into a more expansive storytelling exp...
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IATSE’s Vanessa Holtgrewe speaks at US Senate AI Insight Forum
  • UNION

IATSE’s Vanessa Holtgrewe speaks at US Senate AI Insight Forum

By Reel Chicago Nov 28, 2023
The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) urged Congress to develop a comprehensive policy framework that ensures entertainment workers are protected as ...
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Chicago Fire and P.D. begin filming the new season
  • ONE CHICAGO

Chicago Fire and P.D. begin filming the new season

By Barbara Roche Nov 27, 2023
The cast and crew of Chicago Fire and Chicago P.D. are the first of the One Chicago franchise to return to filming. They officially began their first day of the new season toda...
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Cinematographer Rodrigo Prieto, ASC, AMC unboxes Barbie
  • Behind The Scenes

Cinematographer Rodrigo Prieto, ASC, AMC unboxes Barbie

By Reel Chicago Nov 27, 2023
To make a movie based on Barbie, one of world’s most famous toy brands, is to venture into a particularly public arena, where everyone has at least a passing familiarity and ...
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Laughlin Constable named digital AOR for Good Food Holdings
  • ACCOUNT WINS

Laughlin Constable named digital AOR for Good Food Holdings

By Reel Chicago Nov 27, 2023
Laughlin Constable has announced its selection as the Digital Agency of Record by Good Food Holdings, LLC. The West Coast grocery conglomerate manages five upscale grocery ...
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5 interesting facts about BJ the Chicago Kid
  • MUSIC

5 interesting facts about BJ the Chicago Kid

By Reel Chicago Nov 27, 2023
If you missed the Soul Train Awards 2023 on BET, you missed a spectacular celebration of R&B and soul music, highlighted by a boss-like performance by seasoned singer and s...
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Pop-Tarts Bowl to introduce college football’s first edible mascot
  • REEL BUSINESS

Pop-Tarts Bowl to introduce college football’s first edible mascot

By Reel Chicago Nov 26, 2023
In a bold move that redefines game-day experiences, Pop-Tarts has announced the introduction of college football's first-ever Edible Mascot. The winning team of the upcoming Po...
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Creamette celebrates holidays with contest and sweaters
  • HOLIDAY SPIRIT

Creamette celebrates holidays with contest and sweaters

By Reel Chicago Nov 26, 2023
As the holiday season approaches, Creamette has introduced an exciting consumer contest that seamlessly combines two cherished holiday traditions: family recipes and festive pe...
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We are thankful for you
  • HOLIDAY SPIRIT

We are thankful for you

By Barbara Roche Nov 22, 2023
Yep, of course we are thankful for our family, our friends, our co-workers, our advertisers and readers, but we are particularly thankful this year for the amazing people liste...
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Nine Chicago-centric films to feast on for Thanksgiving
  • HOLIDAY SPIRIT

Nine Chicago-centric films to feast on for Thanksgiving

By Reel Chicago Nov 21, 2023
As Thanksgiving approaches, what better way to get into the holiday spirit than by enjoying a cinematic feast set against the iconic backdrop of Chicago? The Windy City has...
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