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Reel Ad of the Week

True Value celebrates Home Improvement Heroes in new campaign

By Reel Chicago Apr 3, 2024

True Value has collabed with AOR Laughlin Constable to roll out a new campaign aimed at honoring the unsung heroes of home improvement projects. In a bid to support independent...

REEL MOVES

Harbor adds esteemed colorist Bob Festa to artist roster

By Reel Chicago Apr 2, 2024

Harbor welcomes the esteemed Senior Colorist Bob Festa to its talented team. Festa will be stationed at Harbor's Santa Monica, Culver City, and Hollywood studios and will a...

REEL WOMEN

REEL WOMEN: Amy Pais-Richer

By Reel Chicago Mar 28, 2024

Editor’s Note: Welcome to REEL WOMEN, our annual tribute to dynamic women in creative industries. As we Celebrate Women’s History Month throughout the month ...

REEL MOVES

HARBOR welcomes Andrew Pellicer as VFX CD

By Reel Chicago Mar 28, 2024

Harbor has announced the appointment of award-winning VFX Creative Director Andrew "Pelli" Pellicer to its artist roster. Tony Robins, Managing Director, Advertising North Amer...

REEL MOVES

Highdive adds first managing director to grow video production arm

By Reel Chicago Mar 28, 2024

Highdive, an independently owned, full-service creative agency–announced that Larissa Berringer has joined the agency as managing director of 1986 Studios, Highdive’s ful...

Streaming

Netflix releases trailer for Good Times reboot

By Reel Chicago Mar 28, 2024

Netflix has dropped the trailer for its upcoming animated reboot of the iconic sitcom Good Times, originally created by Norman Lear. The new series offers a fresh perspective o...

PRODUCTION CENTRAL

Gov. Pritzker, IPA promotes Illinois film incentives, values during LA studios visit

By Reel Chicago Mar 27, 2024

During today's visit to Los Angeles, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker highlighted the film incentives offered by his state while emphasizing its commitment to protecting individ...

REEL BUSINESS

Jimmy John’s introduces the Ciao Down silk scarf

By Reel Chicago Mar 27, 2024

To commemorate the nationwide addition of the delectable Caprese Salami Pesto Wrap to the Jimmy John’s menu, the iconic brand has unveiled a luxurious 100% silk scarf designe...

CASTING

The Bear will play The Boss in new biopic

By Reel Chicago Mar 27, 2024

Jeremy Allen White, best known for his role as the erratic chef Carmy Berzatto in the hit kitchen drama The Bear, is set to take on an iconic role in a new biopic centered arou...

MUSIC

Third Coast Music seeks to build Chicago’s First Scoring Stage

By Reel Chicago Mar 25, 2024

Third Coast Music, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting Chicago's rich music culture through education and community outreach, announces its ambitious mission to con...

CHICAGO MADE

Blackhawks and NBC Sports to air first real-time animated telecast

By Reel Chicago Mar 25, 2024

The Chicago Blackhawks and NBC Sports Chicago announced a collaboration with the NHL to bring fans the first-ever local animated real-time sports telecast. The alterna...

CHICAGO MADE

Gov Pritzker heads to Hollywood to promote filming in Illinois at IPA event

By Reel Chicago Mar 22, 2024

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is heading to Hollywood to participate in the Illinois Production Alliance (IPA) event, Iconic Stories: Made in Illinois. Chicagoan Matt Wals...

REEL MOVES

Strange Loop Studios adds writer, director Marta Chierego to its roster

By Reel Chicago Mar 22, 2024

Live action production company Strange Loop Studios has added Los Angeles-based doc and lifestyle writer / director Marta Chierego to its roster for exclusive US commercial rep...

REEL MOVES

AbelsonTaylor names Lane Degenhart as VP, Account Director

By Reel Chicago Mar 21, 2024

Leading health and wellness advertising agency AbelsonTaylor Group has hired Lane Degenhart, a 20-year pharmaceutical marketing veteran with diverse oncology and rare disease e...

REEL WOMEN

REEL WOMEN: Director, Marta Chierego

By Reel Chicago Mar 20, 2024

Editor’s Note: Welcome to REEL WOMEN, our annual tribute to dynamic women in creative industries. As we Celebrate Women’s History Month throughout the month ...

CYPHER NEWSROOM

Docuseries in development for Leaders legendary streetwear brand

By Reel Chicago Mar 19, 2024

The legendary streetwear brand, Leaders 1354, will be the spotlight for the upcoming docuseries, Lead Never Follow. Joshua Johnson, who originally developed the concept for...

CHICAGO MADE

NBC renews all 3 Chicago shows for 2024-25 Season

By Reel Chicago Mar 19, 2024

In a move sure to bring joy to fans and production crews of procedural dramas, NBC has announced the renewal of its flagship series, including Chicago Med, Chicago Fire, Chica...

NBC 5 Chicago and Telemundo local grant program returns

By Reel Chicago Mar 19, 2024

NBC 5 Chicago, Telemundo Chicago and Comcast NBCUniversal has announced that its competitive grant challenge, the NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants, is returning in 2024 fo...

REEL MOVES

ColorNation adds colorists Mary Perrino and Ana Rita to its Roster

By Reel Chicago Mar 18, 2024

ColorNation is adding two new talents to its diverse roster of artists with the addition of Colorists Mary Perrino and Ana Rita. Their joining the remote color service was anno...

CREATIVE

New Lexus NX spot from Quriosity taps celebrity influencer Fuslie

By Reel Chicago Mar 14, 2024

In a new, fast-paced Lexus spot, produced by Quriosity Productions, a young female gamer takes to her computer to chat with her male esports teammate before they get into their...