Colin, Author at Reel Chicago News

THROWBACK THURSDAY

Throwback Thursday: ‘Mr. 3000’ and more

By Ruth L. Ratny Apr 25, 2019

More stories from the keyboard of founder Ruth L. Ratny as she reports on the Bernie Mack film Mr. 3000 and more CHICAGO – May, 2003 - WHEN THE WHI...

‘Empire’ cast calls for the return of Jussie Smollett

By Colin Costello Apr 24, 2019

Castmates tell Fox that the actor "has shown us who he really is as a leader." What is a week at Reel Chicago if we don't have a Jussie Smollett story? On the sam...

REEL MOVES

We Are Unlimited brings in Derek Green as ECD

By Reel Chicago Apr 19, 2019

In his new ECD role, the Australian will oversee Unltd's creative output, bringing international experience to Chicago shop We Are Unlimited announced that Derek Gree...

Reel Indie

Filmmaker Michael Lippert back with new documentary

By Colin Costello Apr 19, 2019

40-minute doc about classic North Carolina theater had its premiere on April 6 Longtime Cutters editor and Chicago filmmaker Michael Lippert has debuted a new document...

THROWBACK THURSDAY

Throwback Thursday: ‘Barbershop 2’ to film here

By Ruth L. Ratny Apr 18, 2019

Sixteen years ago, Founder Ruth Ratny reported on the status of a highly anticipated sequel and the fate of Chicago Studio City Editor's Note: Beginning today, Re...

REEL THINGS

Burnett has layoffs ahead of Epsilon purchase

By Reel Chicago Apr 17, 2019

According to an AgencySpy report Leo Burnett had a round of layoffs a week ahead of Publicis Groupe buying Epsilon Now for the sobering flip-side of a huge acquisitio...

BREAKING NEWS

You’re Fired! WGA implements agency Code of Conduct

By Colin Costello Apr 15, 2019

After talks broke down between the Writers Guild of America and The Association of Talent Agencies members began firing their agents Things just got real. After ta...

BREAKING NEWS

And the title of ‘Star Wars Episode IX’ is…

By Colin Costello Apr 12, 2019

The Rise of Skywalker. Hyperdrive on that for a minute, Jedis. After almost 40 years, director JJ Abrams and Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy have announced the title ...

Reel Ad of the Week

This Bud’s for Dwayne Wade

By Colin Costello Apr 12, 2019

The Chicago native and former Bull gets a Hall of Fame style sendoff from Budweiser, VaynerMedia and Cutters NY Okay, Dwayne Wade and his Miami Heat soundly beat my...

REEL MOVES

NY-based Nice Shoes expands into Chicago

From Nice Shoes Apr 10, 2019

"Since making our way to Chicago in 2014, we have really enjoyed being a part of the creative community." —Tara Holmes NYC-based creative studio Nice Shoes has...

REEL MOVES

FCB Chicago promotes Lisa Bright to EVP, ECD

By Reel Chicago Apr 10, 2019

New executive creative director has been recognized as one of the most creative women in advertising Congratulations are in order for FCB Chicago's Lisa Bright. Th...

NEW WORK

Mike’s Hard Lemonade creates “brighter times”

By Colin Costello Apr 3, 2019

Online takeover of Washington Post on April Fool's day is part of three-year-old "Drink on Bright Side" campaign by Havas Reading any newspaper these days can be a t...

NEW WORK

MillerCoors & Energy BBDO sparkle with new drink

By Reel Chicago Apr 3, 2019

The new line of 120-calorie sparkling cocktails from MillerCoors, began hitting shelves this week This week MillerCoors introduces a new sparkling cocktail beverage to...

REEL THINGS

OKRP lands Illinois Tourism account

By Reel Chicago Mar 28, 2019

The growing, independent Chicago agency plans to "expand the Illinois brand around the world" One of the fastest growing agencies in Chicago just grew a little more. ...

CW’s ‘Batwoman’ shooting in town this week

By Colin Costello Mar 28, 2019

Pilot for Arrowverse's newest addition filming exteriors all around town this week The Bat is back in Chi. But it's not Christian Bale's Batman, which used Chicago...

BREAKING NEWS

Updated: Is there finally “Jusstice” for Jussie?

By Colin Costello Mar 26, 2019

Cook County State Attorney drops all 16 criminal charges; and seals all records in a case full of twists and turns Again, the Jussie Smollett case has had more twis...

Reel Ad of the Week

Beer Wars: Miller Lite goes medieval on Bud Light

By Colin Costello Mar 22, 2019

New creative from agency DDB and a lawsuit take the battle to a whole new level Marsellus Wallace would be proud. The #corntroversy between Bud Light and Miller...

REEL MOVES

Havas names ‘powerhouse’ John Norman new CCO

By Reel Chicago Mar 22, 2019

Seasoned ad pro has created renowned work for major brands including Walmart, Nike, Coca-Cola and Gatorade. A celebrated industry veteran who has worked with tre...

REEL THINGS

WGA puts talent agencies on blast in new report

By Reel Chicago Mar 19, 2019

"Agents unwilling to represent writers will have to find another line of work" - WGA A scathing new report issued Monday morning from The Writers Guild of America has...

NEW WORK

Rickie Fowler returns in new Grant Thornton campaign

By Reel Chicago Mar 18, 2019

Pro golfer Rickie Fowler wants to make a statement. With a straw hat possibly? Independent audit, tax and advisory firm, Grant Thornton this weekend kicked off its latest adv...