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Author: Barbara Roche

Harbor launches full service post-production studio in Chicago
  • REEL MOVES

Harbor launches full service post-production studio in Chicago

By Reel Chicago Oct 12, 2023
Harbor has announced the opening of its state-of-the-art production and post-production studio in the heart of Chicago. This strategic move comes as part of Harbor's commitment...
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Chicago premiere of McKenzie Chinn’s ‘A Real One’ Saturday at CIFF
  • CIFF

Chicago premiere of McKenzie Chinn’s ‘A Real One’ Saturday at CIFF

By Barbara Roche Oct 11, 2023
A Real One, the short film written and a directed by Chicago filmmaker, McKenzie Chinn, and produced by Lisa Masseur of Tessa Films will make its Chicago premiere this Saturda...
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Brian Cox voices Ogilvy’s video for CIFF
  • CIFF

Brian Cox voices Ogilvy’s video for CIFF

By Reel Chicago Oct 11, 2023
Brian Cox, coming off of his critically acclaimed role of Logan Roy in the award-winning HBO series Succession, has lent his iconic voice to Ogilvy's latest campaign, "Critics ...
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IFA + Second City SeriesFest Pitch-A-Thon Roadshow: Chicago Oct 25
  • Events

IFA + Second City SeriesFest Pitch-A-Thon Roadshow: Chicago Oct 25

By Reel Chicago Oct 11, 2023
The Independent Film Alliance Chicago, SeriesFest and The Second City Film School are excited for the return of the SeriesFest Pitch-A-Thon Roadshow: Chicago on October 25. ...
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Chicago writers join actors on picket line at Paramount
  • STRIKE

Chicago writers join actors on picket line at Paramount

By Reel Chicago Oct 11, 2023
On October 10, 2023, Los Angeles-based Writers Guild of America, who moved from Chicago, extended their support to the ongoing strike by the Screen Actors Guild‐American Fede...
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IFA Chicago Magic Hour to celebrate Governor Pritzker + IL Film Office
  • Events

IFA Chicago Magic Hour to celebrate Governor Pritzker + IL Film Office

By Reel Chicago Oct 10, 2023
The Independent Film Alliance of Chicago (IFA) announces its 2023 fundraiser, Magic Hour.  on Thursday, November 30, at Wildman Boiler & Tank Co. and will&nb...
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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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