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Category: PRODUCTION CENTRAL

John Hughes III launches Blue Cuckoo Pictures, building on a Chicago legacy
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John Hughes III launches Blue Cuckoo Pictures, building on a Chicago legacy

By Barbara Roche Jun 18, 2025
The son of legendary Chicago filmmaker John Hughes (The Breakfast Club, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off), John Hughes III has long forged a creative path of his own—one that blend...
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Proposed $62M Hollywood River Studios aims to expand film production downstate
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Proposed $62M Hollywood River Studios aims to expand film production downstate

By Barbara Roche Jun 18, 2025
In a bold move to expand Illinois' film production footprint beyond the Chicago metro area, a Pittsburgh-based development group has submitted a $62 million proposal to transfo...
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Lucky Kraken and American Collectors Insurance launch Lost Classics
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Lucky Kraken and American Collectors Insurance launch Lost Classics

By Reel Chicago Jun 9, 2025
In a bold new move at the intersection of entertainment and brand storytelling, Lucky Kraken, the disruptive content studio founded by television and advertising veterans&...
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Director, Duane Edwards talks about ‘Laura Louise’ set to film in Chicago
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Director, Duane Edwards talks about ‘Laura Louise’ set to film in Chicago

By Barbara Roche Jun 5, 2025
With his next feature film, Laura Louise, set to shoot in Chicago this fall, Producer / Director, Duane Edwards sat down with Reel Chicago to talk about his directing style, cr...
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Senator Castro pushes to refine Illinois Film Tax Credit
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Senator Castro pushes to refine Illinois Film Tax Credit

By Barbara Roche May 27, 2025
Illinois State Senator Cristina Castro (D-Elgin) is spearheading legislation that proposes updates to the state’s highly successful film tax incentive program. Senate Bill 17...
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Reacher spinoff series Neagley spotted filming at the Cubs-White Sox game
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Reacher spinoff series Neagley spotted filming at the Cubs-White Sox game

By Barbara Roche May 19, 2025
When a series is set in Chicago but filmed in Toronto you know they will show up here eventually. Chicago’s Wrigley Field became the backdrop for a scene in Amazon Prime Vide...
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Bryan Cranston, Judy Greer film, Chili Finger shoots this summer in Central Illinois
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Bryan Cranston, Judy Greer film, Chili Finger shoots this summer in Central Illinois

By Reel Chicago May 12, 2025
Central Illinois is about to heat up this summer as production begins on the dark comedy Chili Finger, featuring an impressive ensemble cast led by Judy Greer, Sean Astin, Brya...
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Will Chicago benefit from Jon Voight‘s ‘make Hollywood great again’ plan?
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Will Chicago benefit from Jon Voight‘s ‘make Hollywood great again’ plan?

By Barbara Roche May 7, 2025
Actor Jon Voight has unveiled a comprehensive 'make Hollywood great again' plan, aimed at revitalizing the U.S. film industry. Appointed as a “special ambassador” to Ho...
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Here’s what’s filming in Chicago this Spring
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Here’s what’s filming in Chicago this Spring

By Barbara Roche May 2, 2025
Filmmakers are drawn to Chicago for its dynamic blend of urban grit and architectural beauty, offering a visually striking backdrop that can stand in for a variety of settings....
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Governor Pritzker announces $653m in Illinois 2024 production spend
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Governor Pritzker announces $653m in Illinois 2024 production spend

By Reel Chicago Apr 16, 2025
While cities like Atlanta, New York, Manitoba, New Orleans, and even the UK continue to siphon off large-scale productions from Hollywood, Illinois is proving it can compete—...
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Lilly Wachowski, Sarah Marie Flores wrap principal photography on occult comedy docuseries
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Lilly Wachowski, Sarah Marie Flores wrap principal photography on occult comedy docuseries

By Reel Chicago Apr 3, 2025
Production has officially wrapped on Cassie Workman is Witchy AF, a bold new adult comedic docuseries blending magic, history, puppets, and sharp wit—executive produced by Li...
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EXCLUSIVE: A24 to film ‘Enemies’ feature in Chicago
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EXCLUSIVE: A24 to film ‘Enemies’ feature in Chicago

By Barbara Roche Mar 21, 2025
A24, the independent film studio that is shaping modern cinema, is bringing the action suspense feature, Enemies to Chicago with a schedule of 30 filming days. With a $25 ...
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State Farm releases BTS photos of Batman vs. Bateman
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State Farm releases BTS photos of Batman vs. Bateman

By The Geek Mar 16, 2025
Batman, Bateman, and… insurance? State Farm and Highdive have created the crossover we never knew we needed! But deserved. The viral Batman vs. Bateman commercial has been ta...
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Moses The Black set to film in Chicago this spring
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Moses The Black set to film in Chicago this spring

By Barbara Roche Mar 11, 2025
The faith-based feature, Moses The Black, is set to film in Chicago with production scheduled to begin this spring. Chukwudi Iwuji, Omar Epps, Wiz Khalifa, and Quavo are se...
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Lucky Kraken and RPM Foundation to film Endangered Skills series
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Lucky Kraken and RPM Foundation to film Endangered Skills series

By Reel Chicago Feb 15, 2025
Lucky Kraken has partnered with RPM Foundation to produce Endangered Skills, a 10-part educational series dedicated to preserving and teaching time-honored automotive restora...
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Here’s what’s filming in Chicago this winter
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Here’s what’s filming in Chicago this winter

By Barbara Roche Jan 24, 2025
This winter, Chicago is buzzing with activity as several projects make the city their home base. Chicago’s talented film crews, state-of-the-art studios, dynamic neighborhood...
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Joey Power’s Love Language to begin filming in Chicago next week
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Joey Power’s Love Language to begin filming in Chicago next week

By Barbara Roche Oct 15, 2024
Joey Power returns to the director’s chair with Love Language, a romantic drama set to film in Chicago from October 21 to November 27 with production offices at Cinespace Stu...
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What would happen if One Chicago Wednesday left ?
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What would happen if One Chicago Wednesday left ?

By Reel Chicago Oct 10, 2024
It's a new fall season and the primetime phenomenon One Chicago Wednesday is back. Yay. For over a decade, Chicago Fire, Med and P.D. have been the backbone of Chicago's fi...
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Here’s what’s filming in Chicago this Fall
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Here’s what’s filming in Chicago this Fall

By Barbara Roche Oct 4, 2024
You will begin to see the welcomed sight of film crews and Honey Wagons as filming in Chicago picks up for a busy Fall. Chicago's diverse architecture, vibrant neighborhood...
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Charlie Hunnam cast as infamous serial killer Ed Gein for Monster Season3
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Charlie Hunnam cast as infamous serial killer Ed Gein for Monster Season3

By Reel Chicago Sep 17, 2024
Charlie Hunnam, best known for his role as Jax Teller on Sons of Anarchy, will take on the chilling role of notorious serial killer Ed Gein in the upcoming third season of Netf...
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