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Bear tops Golden Globe TV nominations with five

By Reel Chicago Dec 9, 2024

The 2025 Golden Globe nominations have arrived, and FX/Hulu’s The Bear dominated with five nominations, the most for any series. The critically acclaimed dramedy earned nods ...

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AFI recognizes The Bear among top 10 series

By Reel Chicago Dec 5, 2024

The American Film Institute (AFI) unveiled its annual AFI Awards honorees, celebrating the top 10 films and television series that have defined the year in entertainment. Among...

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IFA Magic Hour Gala to honor The Bear and Dewayne Perkins

By Reel Chicago Nov 22, 2024

The Independent Film Alliance (IFA) Chicago, a non-profit dedicated to empowering a diverse and sustainable community of independent content creators, announces its annual Magi...

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Schafer Condon Carter nabs Emmy for unhoused PSA

By Reel Chicago Nov 19, 2024

Schafer Condon Carter has taken home a 2024 Regional Emmy Award for Outstanding Achievement in Public Service Announcement (PSA). The award recognizes the agency's powerful cam...

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Leo Burnett wins Jay Chiat Awards’ Grand Prix

By Reel Chicago Oct 3, 2024

The 2024 Jay Chiat Awards, organized by the 4A’s (American Association of Advertising Agencies), celebrated strategic excellence in advertising across 12 categories. Leo Burn...

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Geletka+ soars high on Inc. 5000 list

By Reel Chicago Aug 22, 2024

In just 5 years John Geletka and his team at Geletka+ have soared to a top ranking on the esteemed Inc. 5000. In an announcement by Inc., Geletka+, Chicago’s fast-growing cre...

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Two Chicago agencies shine at AdAge’s Small Agency Awards

By Colin Costello Jul 26, 2024

Chicago's advertising scene is celebrating a significant achievement as two local agencies, Quality Meats and Laughlin Constable, were honored at Ad Age’s 16th Annual Small A...

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Visions Blu takes home a Telly Award for Imminent Checkmate

By Reel Chicago Jul 16, 2024

Visions Blu Institute has won the Best General Not-for-Profit in Online category at the 45th Annual Telly Awards, for their short film Imminent Checkmate. Imminent Checkmat...

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Optimus triumphs with 8 silver awards at The D Show

By Reel Chicago Jun 25, 2024

On June 13, at the Gem Theater in Detroit, Optimus celebrated a triumphant night by playing a pivotal role in eight Silver awards at the 2024 The D Show. The post-production ho...

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Highdive shines at 2024 D Show with 7 awards

By Reel Chicago Jun 25, 2024

Highdive showcased its innovative prowess and their exceptional ability to blend creativity with strategic marketing at the 2024 The D Show by taking home an impressive seven a...

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Colonie, SEED win big at Telly Awards for Bread Financial

By Reel Chicago May 24, 2024

Bread Financial's Super Bowl spot for the NFL Extra Points Credit Card series, took home several awards at the 45th Annual Telly Awards. The campaign, created by Publicis ...

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The Bear claws tops honors at Producers Guild Awards

By Reel Chicago Feb 28, 2024

Amidst the glittering lights of Hollywood, the 35th Annual Producers Guild Awards, hosted by the Producers Guild of America (PGA), unfolded at The Ray Dolby Ballroom in Los Ang...

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SAG Awards: Cast of Modern Family reunites to award The Bear

By Reel Chicago Feb 25, 2024

The 2024 Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards illuminated the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles with a radiant celebration of talent, camaraderie, and appreciation for the art of ac...

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The Bear roars at 30th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards

By Reel Chicago Feb 24, 2024

The Bear, FX's acclaimed comedy series offering a pressure-cooker glimpse into the world of restaurant life, emerged as a dominant force at the 30th Screen Actors Guild (SAG) A...

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Bear creator Christopher Storer triumphs at DGA Awards

By Reel Chicago Feb 11, 2024

In a night of recognition and celebration at the 2024 Directors Guild of America (DGA) Awards, Christopher Storer emerged as a notable figure, clinching acclaim for his directo...

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Unsurfaced wins Silver Anthem Award for Eastside’s Change 1961

By Reel Chicago Feb 1, 2024

“What if the PGA never banned non-white players in the first place?” That’s the arresting opening line of Change 1961, a two-minute video created and produced by Chic...

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Oppenheimer explodes with 7 Chicago Indie Critics Awards

By Reel Chicago Jan 21, 2024

The Chicago Indie Critics (CIC) have announced the winners of their 2023 film awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in cinema. Boom! It's Christopher Nolan's Oppenhe...

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Jeremy Allen White wins first Emmy for The Bear

By Reel Chicago Jan 16, 2024

2024 is the year of Jeremy Allen White. In a night of celebration at the 75th annual Emmy Awards, White, known for his role as chef Carmen "Carmy" Berzatto in The Bear, took ho...

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Ayo Edebiri celebrates family and dental insurance at Emmys

By Reel Chicago Jan 16, 2024

Ayo Edebiri, the 28-year-old breakout star of The Bear, continued her awards season success by securing her first Emmy trophy. Winning the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a C...

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The Emmys: Bear win sealed with a kiss

By Reel Chicago Jan 16, 2024

Matty Matheson, the heavily tattooed real-life chef and co-producer of the hit show The Bear, brought a touch of the culinary world to the 75th Emmys stage with a passionate an...