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Chicago producer, director offers NFT distribution

By Laura Day May 14, 2021

Chicago Producer Anthony Gibson and Director Zach Lona are introducing a new distribution mode with their feature film He Who Lives in Hidden Lakes, a wacky mockumentary comedy...

Super Bowl

Not Edward, Edgar Scissorhands in Cadillac LYRIQ

By Reel Chicago Feb 7, 2021

Cadillac’s electric future is illuminated with a “slice” of nostalgia from Tim Burton’s Edward Scissorhands universe, in a new commercial debuting in the fourth quarter...

Year in Review

2020 in Review: Reel Chicago’s Biggest Stories

By Colin Costello Dec 31, 2020

What a year, huh? 2020, which felt like a decade, will undoubtedly go down in history as one of the worst years ever. And who will argue? Certainly not the staff at Reel Chicag...

FILM

REVIEW: Boseman, Davis make ‘Ma Rainey’s’ a must-see

By Joia DaVida Dec 23, 2020

Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom is the long-awaited adaptation of the hit stage play, written by August Wilson by the same name. Aside from a few scenes in the beginning of the film...

FILM

REVIEW: ‘Trial of Chicago 7’ is compelling entertainment

By Joia DaVida Dec 23, 2020

The Trial of the Chicago 7 is a compelling courtroom drama that is filled with crisp dialogue that debuted on Netflix a month before the election. While Trump's Justice Departm...

NEW WORK

Haribo unveils new “Kids’ Voices” spot, sweepstakes

By Reel Chicago Dec 9, 2020

Haribo is building on the success of its "Kids' Voices" TV campaign with the launch of a new installment in a library setting. Like its boardroom setting predecessor, the spot ...

Reel Ad of the Week

Snowman transforms into Beerman for Coors Light

By Reel Chicago Dec 9, 2020

In a holiday season when nothing feels typical, Coors Light is introducing a festive tradition just for grownups – because, let's be honest, adults deserve to enjoy the holid...

NEW WORK

Meijer takes ‘Believe’ message into Covid era

By Reel Chicago Nov 30, 2020

Retail chain Meijer launched its latest holiday commercial, You Better Not Pout,' on Black Friday, 27th November, which chronicles a family’s attempt to celebrate a COVI...

REEL MOVES

Director Tyler Davis joins Tessa Films

By Reel Chicago Nov 18, 2020

Director Tyler Davis, a wry, funny and multi-talented filmmaker, writer, musician and improv artist, has brought his unique combination of talents to the roster of Tessa Films,...

Events

AICP Midwest Show is this Thursday, November 19

By Reel Chicago Nov 17, 2020

One of the most exciting stops on the AICP tour happens every year in Chicago. It's one of the few opportunities for those in production, advertising and film to gather togethe...

Events

Jon McDaniel, Wolfgang Puck pair for masterclass

By Reel Chicago Nov 14, 2020

This is tasty. On November 19, 2020, Provence Rosé Group (PRG) will present “A Perfect Pairing,” a special virtual Thanksgiving and rosé wine event featuring&nb...

FILM

Transgender doc ‘Born to Be’ opens in Chicago 11.20

By Reel Chicago Nov 12, 2020

Born to Be follows the work of Dr. Jess Ting, a plastic surgeon at the groundbreaking Mount Sinai Center for Transgender Medicine and Surgery in New York City-where, for t...

FILM

‘Doll Eyes’ come to life for Chicago director Piñeiro

By Reel Chicago Nov 12, 2020

Felix Piñeiro has signed on to direct Doll Eyes written by award-winning screenwriter Amir Mohabbat. The horror film follows a developmentally disabled man who protects ...

NEW WORK

Kerrygold embraces family moments in new Xmas spot

By Reel Chicago Nov 12, 2020

The last two days of news are making the Reel Chicago team wonder if Energy BBDO has a secret farm somewhere. In the agency's new Kerrygold butter spot the Irish dairy b...

Reel Ad of the Week

Eggs are the holiday gift they are cracked up to be

By Reel Chicago Nov 12, 2020

Launching on November 10th, the American Egg Board’s new campaign, and our Reel Ad of the Week, is “The Gift of Eggs.” The LOL campaign from Energy BBDO pokes fun at hol...

New photos from One Chicago’s Premiere Night

By Reel Chicago Nov 4, 2020

Next week, TV's highest rated night of drama returns to WMAQ NBC-5. Filming on One Chicago Night, which includes Chicago Med, Chicago Fire and Chicago P.D. has been underway at...

CITY NEWS

Illinois and rest of country wake to nail-biter election

By Reel Chicago Nov 4, 2020

Even securing Illinois' 20 electoral college votes was not enough to allow the state's Democrats to go to sleep without downing Xanax. Last night, as polls closed and votes wer...

Reel Ad of the Week

Ogilvy, Optimus want us to “Stand By Our Mail”

By Colin Costello Nov 3, 2020

The U.S. Postal service has gotten a lot of shit over the last few months from Planet Trump. The President criticized plans to fund the USPS in preparation for mail-in voti...

REEL MOVES

Juan Woodbury joins FCB to transform branded content

By Reel Chicago Oct 30, 2020

FCB Chicago has announced that prolific producer Juan Woodbury has joined the agency as EVP, Director of Branded Content & Entertainment. In this newly created role, Woodbu...

In memoriam

WLS news legend Joel Daly passes away at 86

By Reel Chicago Oct 22, 2020

2020 has taken so many legends from us. Reel Chicago is sad to report that iconic newsman Joel Daly, who spent nearly 40 years at ABC affiliate WLS, died today at around 5:30 ...