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THE NEW NORMAL

BCBS commits $3 Billion to members and first responders

By Reel Chicago Apr 21, 2020

The Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) announced that the network of 36 independent and locally-operated Blue Cross and Blue Shield (BCBS) companies and the Blue Cross ...

CREATIVE

Cox, FCB support small biz owners in new 360 campaign

By Reel Chicago Apr 21, 2020

In response to COVID-19, Cox Communications and FCB Chicago have created a 360-campaign (including TV, print, digital, social and OOH) designed to empower and su...

PRODUCTION CENTRAL

Joint Letter: from the unions and guilds to the workforce

By Reel Chicago Apr 20, 2020

These are unsettling times as COVID-19 has impacted our personal and professional lives. Or unions and guilds have come together to assist the working professionals in thi...

CREATIVE

Jeep debuts new spot during ‘One World’ global special

By Reel Chicago Apr 20, 2020

As part of the One World: Together At Home globally televised and digital special on Saturday night to support frontline health care workers and the World Health Orga...

THE NEW NORMAL

New Normal: October, in their new production landscape

By Reel Chicago Apr 20, 2020

Editor’s Note: The world changed right before our very eyes. We now work, live, exercise and entertain ourselves in our homes. This is the new normal. In this new on-goi...

REEL MICHIGAN

Ad Industry says Gov. Whitmer’s ban violates free speech

By Reel Chicago Apr 17, 2020

Five of the nation's largest advertising trade associations today released a joint statement urging Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to rescind a portion of&n...

THE NEW NORMAL

UPS Donates 10,000 N95 Masks to Chicago Police Dept

By Reel Chicago Apr 17, 2020

UPS announced the donation of 10,000 N95 respirator masks to the Chicago Police Department. UPS has procured a sufficient supply to meet internal needs for its employees, and i...

THE NEW NORMAL

New Normal: Cinespace more than just a studio

By Reel Chicago Apr 17, 2020

Editor’s Note: The world changed right before our very eyes. We now work, live, exercise and entertain ourselves in our homes. This is the new normal. In this new on-goi...

BREAKING NEWS

Chicago Film Office presents screenwriting competition

By Reel Chicago Apr 16, 2020

The Chicago Film Office, Rubinstein Law, and Emanuel Congregation present a new screenwriting competition for Chicago-based feature and television scripts. Accepting Feature...

The Last Dance: Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls

By Reel Chicago Apr 15, 2020

ESPN's Michael Jordan Chicago Bulls documentary "The Last Dance" will debut on April 19 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN. The 10-part documentary series takes an in-depth look at the...

THE NEW NORMAL

New Normal: multitasking at The Colonie

By Reel Chicago Apr 15, 2020

Editor’s Note: The world changed right before our very eyes. We now work, live, exercise and entertain ourselves in our homes. This is the new normal. In this new on-goi...

FILM

Peele on why he chose Nia DaCosta for ‘Candyman’

By Reel Chicago Apr 14, 2020

When Universal and MGM announced the remake of Candyman, the 80s classic horror icon, many assumed (including our resident Geek at sister outlet Reel 360) that Jordan Peele (Ge...

‘Chicago Med’ & ‘Fire’ #1 and 2 scripted series

By Reel Chicago Apr 14, 2020

NBC has tied for #2 in the key adult 18-49 demographic for the primetime ratings week of April 6-12, averaging a 0.7 rating in adults 18-49 and 4.6 million viewers overall, acc...

REEL MOVES

Potbelly appoints Cirulis as CFO and Strategy Officer

By Reel Chicago Apr 13, 2020

Sandwich shop Potbelly which calls Chicago its "neighborhood," has announced that Steven W. Cirulis will be joining the QSR executive team as Senior Vice President, Chief Finan...

PRODUCTION CENTRAL

New emergency fund to aid Chicago cinema workers

By Reel Chicago Apr 13, 2020

As efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 shutter cinemas across the nation, concerned members of Chicago's film community launch a fund to benefit laid off cinema workers from...

‘The Second City Presents: The Last Show Left on Earth’

By Reel Chicago Apr 13, 2020

Topic, the streaming service from First Look Media, announced today that they are partnering with legendary comedy force and improvisational theater troupe The Second City for ...

Reel Indie

Chicago Filmmakers offers online filmmaking courses

By Reel Chicago Apr 10, 2020

Chicago Filmmakers, a community media arts organization based in Chicago, announces today the launch of several online filmmaking courses for adults and youth starting in April...

THE NEW NORMAL

New Normal: 11 Dollar Bill at home until Mayor says OK

By Reel Chicago Apr 10, 2020

Editor’s Note: The world changed right before our very eyes. We now work, live, exercise and entertain ourselves in our homes. This is the new normal. In this new on-goi...

CREATIVE

Utopic partners with KOVAL distillery for COVID-19 video

By Reel Chicago Apr 8, 2020

While the novel coronavirus COVID-19 continues to have a damaging effect on Chicago and Illinois, post-production house Utopic has now partnered with Chicago local distillery, ...