Colin, Author at Reel Chicago News

NEW WORK

Legends are made, not born in Highdive Jeep campaign

By Colin Costello Mar 18, 2019

A pair of bold and righteous 30-second spots are paving the way for the brand's integrated multi-market campaign Jeep has something to say about being a legend. "L...

REEL THINGS

Will Chicago be first city to see ‘Star Wars’ trailer?

By Colin Costello Mar 15, 2019

Lucasfilm announced "Episode IX" director JJ Abrams and Producer Kathleen Kennedy will appear on a panel at Chicago convention next month. Keep your light sabers cau...

1.34m viewers watch Emmy Rossum depart ‘Shameless’

By Reel Chicago Mar 13, 2019

Well, there was nothing to be ashamed of when it came to Fiona Gallagher leaving her family on the South Side. In fact, it was rather emotional as Emmy Rossum officially lef...

Pigeon Roost flocks to Chicago

By Reel Chicago Mar 13, 2019

Welcome to the Windy City, Pigeon Roost. The company, repped by Laurel Dobose at Gypsy, launched in Los Angeles and Memphis in 2016, and has since expanded to Chicago and Athens...

NEW WORK

Orbitz launches new campaign… Just like that

By Reel Chicago Mar 13, 2019

This is pretty fun. Orbitz and Havas, Chicago have launched a new 2019 campaign which continues the brand's theme, 'Just Like That.' With a twist. The campaign is called, "J...

NEW WORK

Havas Chicago adds purpose to its black coffee

By Colin Costello Feb 27, 2019

An experiential coffee shop meets cultural conversation in Havas' latest lobby installment (donuts included) Coffee is a piping hot vehicle that can showcase what ma...

NBC renews Dick Wolf’s ‘Chicago’ franchise

By Reel Chicago Feb 27, 2019

Nearly 35 million regular viewers watch the Windy City trifecta every Wednesday night Chicago production community rejoice, you will have even more crime, fire and sick...

An open letter to Jussie Smollett

By Colin Costello Feb 23, 2019

Disclaimer: The viewpoints expressed by the author do not necessarily reflect the opinions, viewpoints and official policies of Reel Chicago and Reel 360 Dear Jus...

No host. No “obvi” winner. Here are our Oscar picks!

By Colin Costello Feb 23, 2019

Awards season finally comes to a curious, confounding and sometimes confusing end this Sunday when the Oscars announce their winners at the Dolby Theater. This year, there i...

BREAKING NEWS

Jussie Smollett charged with filing false police report

By Reel Chicago Feb 21, 2019

After his surrender and arrest this morning, the actor's bail was set at $100K during an afternoon bond hearing Empire star Jussie Smollett has been charged with filin...

BREAKING NEWS

Jussie Smollett: Timeline of a “hoax?”

By Reel Chicago Feb 19, 2019

The alleged "homophobic" and "racist" attack on Jussie Smollett, which reportedly took place in the early hours of January 29, has taken more twists and turns than an hour of t...

BREAKING NEWS

Two Nigerian suspects in Smollett attack arrested

By Reel Chicago Feb 15, 2019

Report: Chicago Police raided the home of “two persons of interest” on Wednesday night, investigation continues According to The Wrap, two “potential suspects” ...

‘Black Panther’ star’s next project set in Chicago

By Colin Costello Feb 11, 2019

AMC Networks opens a writers room for Michael B. Jordan's Windy City series, "61st Street" Here's potential good news for the Chicago production community. According ...

Super Bowl

Lite versus Light: corn syrup dispute bubbles over

By Colin Costello Feb 7, 2019

Miller Lite is calling foul on Bud Light for claims about sweeteners mentioned in Super Bowl spots After jousting with Game of Thrones' episode The Mountain in its Bu...

NEW WORK

Leo Burnett mixes Doris Day into new Samsung spot

By Reel Chicago Feb 7, 2019

Vintage favorite "Que Será Será" is the soundtrack for a commercial celebrating the Galaxy smartphone's 10th anniversary Leo Burnett has dropped a new spot for Samsu...

Super Bowl

The Best and Worst of Super Bowl LIII commercials

By Colin Costello Feb 5, 2019

The term "sucked" could have applied to the parade of mediocre, ho-hum spots that aired during Sunday's big game. And so ends another Super Bowl season. The build u...

Super Bowl

Chance and Backstreet Boys drop hot Doritos spot

By Colin Costello Feb 1, 2019

#NowItsHot Doritos campaign kicks off with the hip-hop and pop superstars remixing "I Want It That Way" Well, at least something is hot during these ridiculous...

Super Bowl

Dogs turn the tables on people for Avocados from Mexico

By Colin Costello Feb 1, 2019

Chicago agency creatives are stuck inside from the below-0 temperatures, but that has not stopped them from releasing their spots for the Super Bowl which features the Patriots ...

Super Bowl

Michelob and Zoe Kravitz make big game debut

By Colin Costello Feb 1, 2019

"We were inspired to create a pure moment because an organic beer like this is worthy of some goosebumps" Liz Taylor CCO, FCB Chicago Michelob ULTRA Pure Gold, t...

Showtime renews ‘Shameless’ for 10th season

By Reel Chicago Feb 1, 2019

Popular series says good-bye to Emmy Rossum and hello to Cameron Monaghan in tenth season renewal Here's some news to warm the Chicago production community. And it...