Colin Costello Archives · Page 6 of 28

REEL THINGS

Chatter: Is new ‘Matrix’ filming in Chicago 2020?

By Colin Costello Jun 24, 2019

If rumors are to be believed a new Matrix, helmed by the Wachowskis could be filming in town as early as next year There is a new rumor making the rounds that ComicBoo...

Melody Smith sets up Go Fund Me for breast cancer

By Colin Costello Jun 17, 2019

One of the great aspects about writing for Reel Chicago, and quite frankly sets us apart from other publications, is our ability to really dive into our own advertising, film, T...

CREATIVE

Laughlin Constable, Byrider explore the power of ‘If’

By Colin Costello Jun 12, 2019

Laughlin Constable and RW2 Productions' directors Lyndon and Lindsey Wade help rebrand auto financier Byride with new campaign Sobering but true fact about this "boomin...

CREATIVE

McDonald’s brings international flavor to U.S.

By Colin Costello Jun 11, 2019

New Worldwide Favorites campaign brings taste of Spain, Canada, Australia and the Netherlands to U.S.stores Ever wonder what McDonald's menu is like around the wor...

Reel Ad of the Week

DDB, Miller Lite, Eric Andre play ‘The Cantroller’

By Colin Costello Jun 11, 2019

After you drink the beer inside, the Cantroller continues to operate your video games I'm suddenly reminded of the line Tim Robbins said in The Coen Brothers' Hudsu...

BREAKING NEWS

Graham Metzger opens Filmbutcher

By Colin Costello Jun 7, 2019

"If I don't do it now, when will I?" - Graham Metzger Accomplished creative editor Graham Metzger has ventured out on his own and opened a new editorial/motion graphics/de...

Reel Indie

Gentleman Jack, Codeblack get reel at Park West

By Colin Costello Jun 6, 2019

Winner of national competition will receive $10,000 and an opportunity to screen at the American Black Film Festival Last week, Gentleman Jack Double Mellowed Tenn...

CREATIVE

Fusion92 “lunches” new campaign for Buddig

By Colin Costello Jun 4, 2019

New hyper-targeted marketing push looks to redefine "lunchtime" Lunch is actually my favorite meal of the day. Who doesn't like a good sandwich? Apparently Carl ...

BREAKING NEWS

Energy BBDO wins Champion Sportswear Global

By Colin Costello Jun 4, 2019

The Chicago shop came out on top of an internal review for the Winston-Salem-based athletic sportswear's global account Champion Sportswear must really like Chicago. L...

CREATIVE

Laughlin Constable campaign on track for Amtrak

By Colin Costello May 30, 2019

If you have a college student who's a Cubs or Brewers fan, Amtrak has a way to get them out of the house so they can catch the Cubs/Brewers series in late July and early August....

CREATIVE

Wendy’s new chicken sandwiches are anything but basic

By Colin Costello May 30, 2019

Wendy's AOR VMLY&R has launched a tasty new spot to launch the three new sandwiches appearing on the fast food restaurant's menu. The new menu items include the BBQ Chicken ...

Reel Ad of the Week

Copywriter gives self-promotion the ‘Shaft’

By Colin Costello May 23, 2019

Award-winning freelance Copywriter Shelton Scott creates bad, bold and bald" self-promotion social campaign Since I broke into advertising in the early 90's, the ong...

CREATIVE

Escape Pod & Merrick Pet Care launch ‘The Barklorette’

By Colin Costello May 15, 2019

Did you know that according to Match.com, 75% of women now say they wouldn't date someone without their dog's approval? True story. Apparently, dogs are in charge even when ...

CREATIVE

Egg Board introduces ‘dinner egg’ mockumentary

By Colin Costello May 10, 2019

The American Egg Board has cooked up the biggest food discovery since the breakfast egg. Say good evening to... The Dinner Egg! A new mockumentary, created by AOR Energy ...

Reel Ad of the Week

Extra Gum helps an unlikely friendship form

By Colin Costello May 9, 2019

More than ever, connections between human beings are so critical in order for us to move forward. Extra Gum and Energy BBDO, through a heartwarming story that truly touches t...

BREAKING NEWS

It’s Showtime for ‘The Chi’ which has been renewed

By Colin Costello Apr 30, 2019

Chicago production community will have a busy season as hit Showtime series was renewed for a 3rd season along with Fox's renewal of 'Empire' Showtime has announc...

BREAKING NEWS

Fox renews ‘Empire,’ Smollett’s return unclear

By Colin Costello Apr 30, 2019

Cinespace Studios will have a busy season as the Fox series was renewed for Season 6 along with Showtime's 'The Chi' Fox has announced that Empire, which shoots at...

SPOTLIGHT

Interview with ‘The Tale’ writer/director Jennifer Fox

By Colin Costello Apr 26, 2019

Documentary Filmmaker talks to Reel Chicago before her twice Emmy-nominated film The Tale plays tomorrow at Gene Siskel Film Center This Saturday, acclaimed writer...

CREATIVE

Insperity’s solution for seeing employees as numbers

By Colin Costello Apr 26, 2019

We've all been there. Whether we're at our local coffee shop or Tinder dating, we have all felt like numbers at one time or another. Especially at work. Insperity, the Te...

‘Empire’ cast calls for the return of Jussie Smollett

By Colin Costello Apr 24, 2019

Castmates tell Fox that the actor "has shown us who he really is as a leader." What is a week at Reel Chicago if we don't have a Jussie Smollett story? On the sam...