I've been a huge fan of Elizabeth Banks ever since I first caught her in Steven Spielberg's Catch Me if You Can (2002). My fondness for her only grew more as she portrayed J. Jo...
Chicago filmmakers have longed dreamt about turning Chicago into a Midwest Hollywood. Now, Cinespace Studios' president, Alex Pissios, has taken the steps to make that dream a r...
Fifteen-year-old Peyton Crump is just like any other Springfield, Missouri teen boy who loves Star Wars. He's incredibly talented, creative and bursting with imagination.
Th...
For your viewing pleasure, here's a collection of spots and trailers that are currently holding Reel Chicago's attention.
Blue Bunny
Agency: FCB Chicago
"Bye Bye ...
No, that wasn't a Chevy Truck spot we just watched. It was Hardee's.
However, if one wasn't paying too much attention, the new anthemic, feel-good spot which introduces the c...
Well, this should have people pounding on Laughlin Constable's door.
The agency, which bills in excess of $280 million, was named one of Chicago's "Best Places to Work" in 2...
Exclusive interview with the cast member of the Netflix's series premiering today
At 12-years-old, one can't really say Lincoln Square resident Max Jenkins has had a long and...
I have to admit, I do love me some Cracker Barrel. When I lived in the Midwest and the fam would take a drive into Wisconsin, dinner always seemed to end up at one of their rest...
Yes, yes this news is a tad late about the 35th annual Paley Fest that I had the pleasure of attending for a first time, but it's never too late to talk about Netflix's hit seri...
Helmer Hinlein moves to Durable Goods
Venice, CA-based production company Durable Goods has signed director Liz Hinlein for U.S. commercial representation. As an accomplished...
In light of the Parkland, Florida killings, as well as other recent mass shootings such as Las Vegas, 129 concerned members (of which I am one) of the Writers Guild of America W...
Hmm, do I even call this 6-minute video from Hecho en 72, "Reel Ad of the Week?" Or at 6-minutes long, should it be "Branded film of the Week?" "Branded short-form video Ad of t...
If one had stumbled across Lexus' press room this week, one would have read a new release about Lexus' amazing new customization for new drivers.
Through a partnership with Mou...
Audiences will want to get lost with these Robinsons
Confession. I was never into Star Trek reruns as a kid. Yeah, I watched them and thought Lt. Uhura (Nichelle Nichols) had...
Well, this is dope. Just in time for opening day, 72andSunny New York and New Era Caps has launched "We Who Reign," a new, multi-platform campaign that juxtaposes traditional ki...
Chicago's We Are Unlimited, FCB, Onion Labs and Energy BBDO are among the ad agency and post-production companies nominated for this year’s Webby Awards, the International Aca...
Well, it's about time. Thank you, Spotify!
Spotify will celebrate Black creators beyond the month of February with the launch of "Black History Is Happening Now." Artists, c...
Hey dudes and dudettes, Cramer-Krasselt has launched the first national integrated campaign for Pacifico Beer. The brand was developed in 1900 and brought to Baja, California in...
Earlier this week, DDB announced the promotion of popular Mel Routhier to Executive Creative Director from her previous position of Group Creative Director. Routhier and fellow ...
Half of 'Empire's' mid-season premiere filmed as one-act play
(Spoiler alert: Please don’t read ahead unless you’ve seen "Empire's" midseason premiere.)
Sheesh, it sur...