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Partially filmed in Chicago Ironheart delayed until 2025
  • Streaming

Partially filmed in Chicago Ironheart delayed until 2025

By Reel Chicago Oct 9, 2023
The eagerly anticipated Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) miniseries, Ironheart, has been hit with yet another significant delay, leaving fans waiting longer than expected for it...
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Early cancer detection for firefighters is focus of new campaign
  • CREATIVE

Early cancer detection for firefighters is focus of new campaign

By Reel Chicago Oct 9, 2023
DetecTogether has joined forces with the Chicago-based creative and strategy agency, VSA Partners, to launch its "Response Time Matters" campaign aimed at a high-risk demograp...
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Havas Chicago launches campaign promoting local theater companies
  • CREATIVE

Havas Chicago launches campaign promoting local theater companies

By Reel Chicago Oct 6, 2023
Mayor Brandon Johnson, Choose Chicago, and the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) announced the launch of Theater Season, a new Havas C...
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Former Bear-turned-actor Dick Butkus dies
  • In memoriam

Former Bear-turned-actor Dick Butkus dies

By Reel Chicago Oct 5, 2023
We have lost a Bear. The world of football and entertainment is mourning the loss of NFL icon Dick Butkus, who passed away peacefully at the age of 80 at his residence in Mali...
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Burrell teams with Black-ish’s Kenya Barris for Toyota
  • CREATIVE

Burrell teams with Black-ish’s Kenya Barris for Toyota

By Colin Costello Oct 5, 2023
Burrell Communications Group has joined forces with Toyota and award-winning writer, producer, and director Kenya Barris, to introduce an innovative advertising campaign for ...
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Two Chicago films make it into AFI-FEST 2023
  • FILM

Two Chicago films make it into AFI-FEST 2023

By Reel Chicago Oct 5, 2023
The American Film Institute (AFI) announced the lineup for this year’s AFI FEST, taking place in Los Angeles from October 25 to October 29. While AFI h...
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NBC 5 Chicago to cover the 45th Bank of America Chicago Marathon
  • CITY NEWS

NBC 5 Chicago to cover the 45th Bank of America Chicago Marathon

By Reel Chicago Oct 4, 2023
NBCUniversal Local Chicago’s trio of properties -- NBC 5 Chicago, Telemundo Chicago, and NBC Sports Chicago -- will deliver the most comprehensive, multiplatform coverage to...
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One Chicago writers are back to work
  • ONE CHICAGO

One Chicago writers are back to work

By Reel Chicago Oct 4, 2023
One Chicago writers are back to work as prolific TV producer Dick Wolf restarts production on multiple beloved television series following the recent Writers Guild of America (...
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North Shore Bank and AOR Laughlin Constable launch new campaign
  • ACCOUNT WINS

North Shore Bank and AOR Laughlin Constable launch new campaign

By Reel Chicago Oct 4, 2023
Laughlin Constable, the independent, full-service brand experiences agency and its new client North Shore Bank announced the launch of the “Bank Your Best Life” campaign ...
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Bike Vessel to make its world premiere at the Chicago Film Festival
  • CIFF

Bike Vessel to make its world premiere at the Chicago Film Festival

By Reel Chicago Oct 4, 2023
Bike Vessel, a documentary following a Chicago father-son bicycling duo, will enjoy its world premiere as part of the 59th Chicago International Film Festival, October 11 - 22...
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Michael Jordan is first athlete to join Forbes 400 List
  • CELEBRITY

Michael Jordan is first athlete to join Forbes 400 List

By Reel Chicago Oct 3, 2023
Former Chicago Bull, Michael Jordan, has always been a "Balla" since he stepped onto the court of the United Center. Now, the legendary former NBA player, has made history by ...
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Illinois scripted TV productions saw increase in 2022
  • TV

Illinois scripted TV productions saw increase in 2022

By Reel Chicago Oct 3, 2023
Some good news for the Illinois production community - from 2021 to 2022, the state saw increases in U.S. Scripted Television series distributed, U.S. Scripted Streaming Telev...
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Paramount faces backlash for sharing Mean Girls on TikTok
  • FILM

Paramount faces backlash for sharing Mean Girls on TikTok

By Reel Chicago Oct 3, 2023
Evanston-set Mean Girls has a new residence - TikTok and the WGA is not happy about it. Paramount Pictures has drawn the ire of writers, producers, and fans of the 2004 comedy...
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Chicago celebrates win as “Best Big City in the U.S.”
  • CITY NEWS

Chicago celebrates win as “Best Big City in the U.S.”

By Reel Chicago Oct 3, 2023
Lynn Osmond, President, and CEO of Choose Chicago, proudly announced that Chicago has once again been named the "Best Big City in the U.S." This remarkable recognition marks t...
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Fox Chicago, Waymark offer AI video tech to local advertisers
  • TV

Fox Chicago, Waymark offer AI video tech to local advertisers

By Reel Chicago Oct 3, 2023
In a groundbreaking development for Chicago's local advertising landscape, Fox Television Stations (FTS) have announced a transformative partnership with Waymark, a leading AI...
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Leo Burnett appoints Samantha Cescau Head of Strategy
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Leo Burnett appoints Samantha Cescau Head of Strategy

By Reel Chicago Oct 2, 2023
Leo Burnett has announced the appointment of Samantha Cescau as its new Head of Strategy. Samantha will be based at the agency's Chicago headquarters and will report to Gareth...
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59th CIFF Industry Days schedule and keynote speakers
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59th CIFF Industry Days schedule and keynote speakers

By Reel Chicago Oct 2, 2023
The 59th Chicago International Film Festival, presented by Cinema/Chicago, announced today the program and schedule for Industry Days, running October 12-15 in ...
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Nashville-based Bella expands Midwest reach with Maureen Butler
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Nashville-based Bella expands Midwest reach with Maureen Butler

By Reel Chicago Oct 2, 2023
Bella, a prominent commercial production and post company, is thrilled to announce its latest partnership with Maureen "Mo" Butler, the founder of Chicago-based Mo Butler Reps...
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SWAAGTV Chicago unveils diverse Black TV for Fall
  • TV

SWAAGTV Chicago unveils diverse Black TV for Fall

By Reel Chicago Oct 2, 2023
SWAAGTV, Chicago's local Black broadcast and streaming television station, is set to launch its highly-anticipated Fall program schedule on October 2. With nearly thre...
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2022-2023 Chicago/Midwest Emmy Nominations announced

2022-2023 Chicago/Midwest Emmy Nominations announced

By Reel Chicago Sep 29, 2023
The Chicago/Midwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) has announced the nominations for the 2022-2023 regional Emmy Awards. The...
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