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Chicago Film Office lists new production guidelines

By Katharin Mraz Jun 9, 2020

With the world slowly reopening, the film, advertising and TV industries are in search of answers, especially with COVID-19 and demonstrations still ongoing. With economi...

FILM

Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss on returning to ‘Matrix’

By Reel Chicago Jun 8, 2020

While the three original films - The Matrix, The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions - seemed to conclude the series - Neo and Trinity do die - there has been speculatio...

Reel Pride

Lilly Wachowski admits “rage” inspired ‘Matrix’

By Reel Chicago Jun 8, 2020

Like other big budget productions, The Matrix 4, directed by Lana Wachowski, has shut down until the current Coronavirus pandemic has cleared enough fo...

Reel Pride

Lilly Wachowski on why she left Hollywood

By Reel Chicago Jun 5, 2020

Like other big budget productions, The Matrix 4, directed by Lana Wachowski, has shut down until the current Coronavirus pandemic has cleared enough for studios to feel sa...

CELEBRITY

Kanye West joins Chicago demonstrations for Floyd

By Reel Chicago Jun 5, 2020

Controversial rapper and Chicago native, Kanye West has joined the public outcry for police reform and justice for George Floyd and other African Americans killed by poli...

WGN America announces ‘News Nation’ team

By Reel Chicago Jun 3, 2020

WGN America, Nexstar’s cable network, has announced the official weekday and weekend anchor lineup for its live newscast, News Nation. The three-hour nightly news show will d...

ACCOUNT WINS

Cramer-Krasselt remains in Porsche’s driver’s seat

By Reel Chicago Jun 3, 2020

It's always great news when an account comes to a Chicago agency. It's even better, with the slew of accounts that have left, when an agency is able to keep the account. That's...

BREAKING NEWS

Mayor Lightfoot doubles down on Trump comments

By Reel Chicago Jun 1, 2020

Friday, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot had some choice words for President Donald Trump's vile and divisive rhetoric he has been spewing on his Twitter account. The Mayor said, "...

CELEBRITY

Michael Jordan reacts to the weekend’s protests

By Katharin Mraz Jun 1, 2020

With more than 80 people shot, a dozen killed and even more injured during protests, triggered by the murder of George Floyd, the weekend proved to be one of Chicago's deadlies...

BREAKING NEWS

Chicago devastated, Cusack allegedly assaulted by CPD

By Katharin Mraz Jun 1, 2020

With 699 arrests, more than 80 people shot, a dozen killed and even more injured this was one of Chicago's deadliest weekends in recent memory. As mayhem and chaos spread acro...

BREAKING NEWS

Iconic Central Camera damaged amid protests

By Katharin Mraz Jun 1, 2020

For those in the film industry, it’s tough to hear names like Central Camera go up in flames. Founded in 1899, the third generation camera store reached its 121th anniv...

BREAKING NEWS

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

By Reel Chicago May 29, 2020

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

“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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...