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Creative Director behind Jennifer Hudson’s performance
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Creative Director behind Jennifer Hudson’s performance

By Katharin Mraz Sep 2, 2020
Behind the Scenes interview with Michael Apostolos, the Creative Director behind Jennifer Hudson's moving performance at the DNC. This past week, Jennifer Hudson’s DNC per...
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‘Chicago Fire’ firehouse dog takes center stage
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‘Chicago Fire’ firehouse dog takes center stage

By Reel Chicago Aug 28, 2020
Despite walking on all fours, barking, and having a spotted coat, Tuesday, the Chicago Fire firehouse dog, is a professional actress who trains for her role, rehearses her scen...
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Bottle Rocket Media climbs up the Inc 5000 list
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Bottle Rocket Media climbs up the Inc 5000 list

By Reel Chicago Aug 28, 2020
For the second year in a row, Bottle Rocket Media made the Inc. Magazine Annual List of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies. The list represents a unique look at the...
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Tribute to Planes, Trains and Automobiles set for remake
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Tribute to Planes, Trains and Automobiles set for remake

By Barbara Roche Aug 18, 2020
As sure as Neal Page did not welcome Del Griffith, I can not say that I welcome a remake of Planes, Trains, and Automobiles. Consider this my tribute to the memory of the o...
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Wachowski says ‘Matrix’ is transgender allegory
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Wachowski says ‘Matrix’ is transgender allegory

By Colin Costello Aug 7, 2020
Before COVID-19 shut down production last March, Chicago-born director Lana Wachowski was deep into filming the fourth, the first of a new trilogy, Matrix film for Warner Bros...
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Meet ‘Lovecraft Country’s’ showrunner Misha Green
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Meet ‘Lovecraft Country’s’ showrunner Misha Green

By Reel Chicago Aug 7, 2020
HBO's Lovecraft Country, which was filmed at Cinespace Studios, debuts on August 16. Based on the novel of the same name by Matt Ruff, the ten-episode series follows Atti...
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Brand factory THE BRNDHAUS PL-ZEN opens in Pilsen
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Brand factory THE BRNDHAUS PL-ZEN opens in Pilsen

By Reel Chicago Aug 4, 2020
GERTRUDE, INC. announces the completed renovation of its 35,000 sq. ft. design-forward brand destination, THE BRNDHAUS PL-ZEN. The two-year long development is a transforma...
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LOVECRAFT COUNTRY: Upcoming Episodes
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LOVECRAFT COUNTRY: Upcoming Episodes

By Reel Chicago Jul 29, 2020
From showrunner and executive producer Misha Green, HBO’s new drama series LOVECRAFT COUNTRY debuts SUNDAY, AUGUST 16 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT) on HBO and will be available to ...
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Chicago PD, Fire & Med return to production in September
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Chicago PD, Fire & Med return to production in September

By Reel Chicago Jul 26, 2020
Sources tell Reel Chicago that the Chicago P.D. team will begin to return the second week of August with a scheduled Chicago shoot date on September 22. A few Chicago P.D. p...
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Interview: Manual Cinema designers of Candyman trailer
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Interview: Manual Cinema designers of Candyman trailer

By Katharin Mraz Jul 24, 2020
Reel Chicago interviews the team from Manual Cinema, the designers of the Candyman 2020 trailer, about their 10th anniversary celebration. Manual Cinema, the talented team b...
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Tessa Films adds director Tony Franklin
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Tessa Films adds director Tony Franklin

BY Reel Chicago Jul 22, 2020
Los Angeles based national multi award winning director, Tony Franklin, who has caught the attention of brands like BMW, IBM, WIRED, Purina, Pizza Hut, Gatorade, Prudential and...
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Back-to-School ads down 50% with uncertainty of opening
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Back-to-School ads down 50% with uncertainty of opening

by Reel Chicago Jul 22, 2020
Numerator, the Chicago data and tech company serving the market research space, has launched a Back to School Index to understand how brands and consumers are managing thr...
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DePaul, Columbia and Flashpoint plan for Fall 2020
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DePaul, Columbia and Flashpoint plan for Fall 2020

By Katharin Mraz Jul 20, 2020
Chicago’s DePaul, Flashpoint and Columbia College are preparing for fall. Here's what they are doing to keep their students safe, as they guide them toward their careers. ...
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Indie Film Town Hall: Legal and Insurance Challenges
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Indie Film Town Hall: Legal and Insurance Challenges

By Reel Chicago Jul 2, 2020
The Indie Film Town Hall series brings together Chicago’s independent film and media-making community during these difficult times.  In a series of lunchtime meetings...
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How did Blacks get into advertising anyway?
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How did Blacks get into advertising anyway?

By Jim Glover Jun 29, 2020
Jim Glover has worked for general market and black advertising agencies and his work has always been on the cutting edge, which many believe is why he has won so many accolades...
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Next phase & beyond  protocols, guidelines & what’s next
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Next phase & beyond protocols, guidelines & what’s next

By Reel Chicago Jun 19, 2020
The State of  Illinois and City of Chicago are now operating in Phase 3 of their respective reopening plans and there is a lot of film production ...
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Cinespace releases their Production Safety Guidelines
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Cinespace releases their Production Safety Guidelines

By Reel Chicago Jun 17, 2020
Cinespace Chicago Film Studios has released their own set of Production Safety Guidelines and announced their partnership with ServPro, which will be the ex...
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Q & A with SAG-AFTRA Chicago’s Kathy Byrne
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Q & A with SAG-AFTRA Chicago’s Kathy Byrne

By Katharin Mraz Jun 15, 2020
Kathy Byrne provides a wealth of information for Chicago productions.  Currently the SAG-AFTRA Chicago Local Director of TV/Theatrical, she was a Project Coordinator for t...
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Exclusive Look: Kevin Bacon’s YOU SHOULD HAVE LEFT
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Exclusive Look: Kevin Bacon’s YOU SHOULD HAVE LEFT

By Reel Chicago Jun 15, 2020
NOTE FROM EDITOR, BARBARA ROCHE: Although Reel Chicago primarily covers and promotes films made in Chicago while our sister publication, Reel 360 covers national news, I could ...
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Chicago Film Office lists new production guidelines
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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...
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