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BREAKING NEWS

Mayor Lightfoot has two words for Trump – “F U”

By Reel Chicago May 29, 2020 0 Comment

During a press conference held today, Mayor Lori Lightfoot lashed out at President Donald Trump for his tweet which promoted violence against Minneapolis protestors angered ove...

NEW WORK

Lizzo covers ‘All Together Now’ in first Messenger spot

By Reel Chicago May 28, 2020 0 Comment

“See You Here” is Leo Burnett’s first major campaign for Messenger, developed in partnership with Facebook’s Creative X team. For the campaign’s off-platform debut, L...

Pam Zekman among those laid off at WBBM CBS-2

By Reel Chicago May 28, 2020 0 Comment

The economic impact of Covid-19 has hit CBS News and its Chicago affiliate WBBM CBS-2 in a big way. After 39 years of delivering award-winning investigative stories, iconic Pam...

Chicago one of Hub cities being considered for NHL

By Reel Chicago May 28, 2020 0 Comment

With a season completely dismantled on March 12 due to the novel coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, the NHL is considering a plan that would bring the Stanley Cup Playoffs to NBC a...

WGN Reporter assaulted during live shoot

By Colin Costello May 28, 2020 0 Comment

Over the last four years, it has become increasingly acceptable in some circles to assault and threaten journalists and on-air reporters. Of course, when you are egged on and ...

NEW WORK

Heinz releases a ketchup-inspired puzzle

By Reel Chicago May 27, 2020 0 Comment

Bored of board games? Heinz, the maker of America’s favorite ketchup, is swooping in to save people from playing the same board games over and over. The brand recently releas...

AWARDS

Chicago agencies nab 89 finalists in One Show

By Reel Chicago May 27, 2020 0 Comment

FCB Chicago leads Chicago agencies with 31 The One Show 2020, finalists, including 28 on behalf of Illinois Council Against Handgun Violence. Working with FCBXLord+T...

Tonight: Michael Jordan hosts classic 1991 ‘SNL’

By Reel Chicago May 26, 2020 0 Comment

Haven't gotten enough Michael Jordan from ESPN's uber successful The Last Dance? Jordan LeBron James, and Charles Barkley will headline opening night of this week’...

FILM

Chicago’s Harry Lennix hints at Martian Manhunter role

By The Geek May 24, 2020 0 Comment

Last week, Warner Bros made big headlines by announcing the release of Zack Snyder's version of Justice League. In 2016, Snyder stepped away from the production and was replac...

REEL MOVES

gyro lays off 5% of U.S. staff

By Reel Chicago May 21, 2020 0 Comment

B-to-b agency gyro, a part of Dentsu Aegis Network, reportedly went through a round of layoffs at the beginning of May, according to AgencySpy. The report says approximately 5% ...

REEL PRO

Alex Pissios talks future of Chicago production

By Colin Costello May 20, 2020 0 Comment

Nowhere can the pandemic's financial impact be felt more than in the city's once thriving production industry. Shows such as Empire, the Dick Wolf "Chicago" shows, Shameless an...

UPDATED: Ruby Rose leaves ‘Batwoman’

By The Geek May 19, 2020 0 Comment

Um.... well... This is Bat Sh*t crazy! Deadline is reporting that Ruby Rose, the star of the CW’s drama series Batwoman, is leaving the Warner Bros. TV/Berlant...

‘Chicago’ encores finish #2 in total viewers

By Reel Chicago May 19, 2020 0 Comment

An encore telecast of Chicago Med (0.5 rating in 18-49, 3.8 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) joined with the episode’s original telecast on Nov. 6, 2019 (8.1 million...

SOCIAL MEDIA

Videoconference and chill with Coors Light

By Reel Chicago May 15, 2020 0 Comment

Tired of Zooming? Sick of looking at a Brady Bunch-inspired screen and pretending you're interested? Coors Light feels you. And now the beer and Leo Burnett want to give you a ...

THE NEW NORMAL

Behind the scenes of “We Are Optimus”

By Colin Costello May 15, 2020 0 Comment

They are Optimus. Whether it's creating and delivering top-notch, award-winning content or throwing their legendary block party, which was talked about for an entire year... u...