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Columnist: Colin Costello

Elizabeth Banks helms “snug” Tommy John spot
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Elizabeth Banks helms “snug” Tommy John spot

By Colin Costello Apr 23, 2018
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...
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Chicago’s Cinespace Studios to add outdoor backlots
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Chicago’s Cinespace Studios to add outdoor backlots

By Colin Costello Apr 20, 2018
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...
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Coolfire Studios helps grant an out-of-this-world wish
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Coolfire Studios helps grant an out-of-this-world wish

By Colin Costello Apr 19, 2018
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...
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Latest eye catching new work — 4.16.18
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Latest eye catching new work — 4.16.18

By Colin Costello Apr 19, 2018
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 ...
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Havas and Hardee’s serve up “Hick-Hop” for ‘Merica
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Havas and Hardee’s serve up “Hick-Hop” for ‘Merica

By Colin Costello Apr 17, 2018
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...
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Laughlin Constable among Chi’s “Best Places to Work”
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Laughlin Constable among Chi’s “Best Places to Work”

By Colin Costello Apr 16, 2018
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...
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Chicago actor Max Jenkins gets “Lost in Space”

Chicago actor Max Jenkins gets “Lost in Space”

By Colin Costello Apr 13, 2018
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...
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Immesoete directs Epsilon’s new Cracker Barrel spots
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Immesoete directs Epsilon’s new Cracker Barrel spots

By Colin Costello Apr 12, 2018
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...
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“Stranger Things” closes out 35th annual PaleyFest
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“Stranger Things” closes out 35th annual PaleyFest

By Colin Costello Apr 10, 2018
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...
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Durable Goods signs Liz Hinlein, other SoCal moves
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Durable Goods signs Liz Hinlein, other SoCal moves

By Colin Costello Apr 9, 2018
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...
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WGA members urge board away from NRA
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WGA members urge board away from NRA

By Colin Costello Apr 6, 2018
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...
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Ferrell and McHale get real in Hammer Museum short
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Ferrell and McHale get real in Hammer Museum short

By Colin Costello Apr 6, 2018
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...
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Lexus pulls a fast one for an April Fool’s Day prank
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Lexus pulls a fast one for an April Fool’s Day prank

By Colin Costello Apr 6, 2018
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...
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Spoiler-free review: Colin Costello on “Lost In Space”
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Spoiler-free review: Colin Costello on “Lost In Space”

By Colin Costello Apr 5, 2018
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...
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Cubs’ Javier Baez reigns in New Era work
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Cubs’ Javier Baez reigns in New Era work

By Colin Costello Apr 3, 2018
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...
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We Are Unlimited, Energy BBDO among Webby noms
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We Are Unlimited, Energy BBDO among Webby noms

By Colin Costello Apr 3, 2018
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...
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Spotify & Janelle Monáe kick off Black History year-round
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Spotify & Janelle Monáe kick off Black History year-round

By Colin Costello Apr 2, 2018
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...
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Pacifico’s new campaign advises, “live life anchors up”
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Pacifico’s new campaign advises, “live life anchors up”

By Colin Costello Mar 30, 2018
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...
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Mel Routhier promoted to ECD of DDB Chicago, more
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Mel Routhier promoted to ECD of DDB Chicago, more

By Colin Costello Mar 30, 2018
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 ...
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Periscope praises “Empire,” Trump calls “Roseanne”
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Periscope praises “Empire,” Trump calls “Roseanne”

By Colin Costello Mar 29, 2018
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...
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