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CASTING

Deli Boys posts casting call for Chicago actors

By Reel Chicago Jan 23, 2024

Deli Boys has posted a casting call on Backstage, looking for local Chicago talent to fill several roles in the Chicago made series. 20th Century Studios has picked up the 1...

AWARDS

Oppenheimer explodes with 7 Chicago Indie Critics Awards

By Reel Chicago Jan 21, 2024

The Chicago Indie Critics (CIC) have announced the winners of their 2023 film awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in cinema. Boom! It's Christopher Nolan's Oppenhe...

PRODUCTION CENTRAL

Feature film Coco & Nut expected to film entirely in Chicago in June

By Reel Chicago Jan 20, 2024

Scheduled for filming entirely in Chicago from June to July this year, Coco & Nut brings together a talented, diverse cast and crew drawn from both the United States and In...

ONE CHICAGO

Chicago Fire: S12 premiere shocks fans with Mouch’s survival

By Reel Chicago Jan 18, 2024

Spoiler Alert: This story contains spoilers from last night's Chicago Fire Season 12 premiere. In an unexpected twist, the Season 12 premiere of Chicago Fire left fans in s...

ONE CHICAGO

Chicago P.D.: Unpacking time jumps and Hailey’s trauma

By Reel Chicago Jan 18, 2024

Warning: This story contains spoilers from last night's Season 11 premiere of Chicago P.D. Titled "Unpacking," delved into continuing traumatic storylines from the previous se...

Super Bowl

Digitas to bring Nerds to Super Bowl

By Reel Chicago Jan 18, 2024

The Super Bowl is going to The Nerds. In a bold move to capture the attention of millions on advertising's grandest stage, the popular candy brand under Ferrara's umbrella is s...

FESTIVALS

MFF Best of the Midwest Awards shorts showcase January 29

By Reel Chicago Jan 17, 2024

Kicking off a new season, The Midwest Film Festival (MFF) shines a spotlight on the winning short films of the Best of The Midwest Awards in a great opportunity to celebrate th...

ONE CHICAGO

One Chicago stars set high expectations for strike-shortened season

By Reel Chicago Jan 17, 2024

Fans of the One Chicago universe have reason to celebrate as Chicago P.D., Chicago Fire, and Chicago Med are making a triumphant return tonight on NBC. The highly anticipat...

FILM

Was new Mean Girls movie mean to Lindsay Lohan?

By Reel Chicago Jan 17, 2024

What initially seemed like Lindsay Lohan's endorsement of the new Mean Girls movie took a turn, as reports suggest she is "hurt and disappointed" by a seemingly insensitive jok...

AWARDS

Jeremy Allen White wins first Emmy for The Bear

By Reel Chicago Jan 16, 2024

2024 is the year of Jeremy Allen White. In a night of celebration at the 75th annual Emmy Awards, White, known for his role as chef Carmen "Carmy" Berzatto in The Bear, took ho...

AWARDS

Ayo Edebiri celebrates family and dental insurance at Emmys

By Reel Chicago Jan 16, 2024

Ayo Edebiri, the 28-year-old breakout star of The Bear, continued her awards season success by securing her first Emmy trophy. Winning the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a C...

AWARDS

The Emmys: Bear win sealed with a kiss

By Reel Chicago Jan 16, 2024

Matty Matheson, the heavily tattooed real-life chef and co-producer of the hit show The Bear, brought a touch of the culinary world to the 75th Emmys stage with a passionate an...

AWARDS

The Bear, Succession and Beef are big Emmy winners

By Reel Chicago Jan 16, 2024

In a night filled with triumph and surprises, FX and Hulu's The Bear claimed the spotlight at the 75th Emmy Awards on Monday, securing the award for Best Comedy for its debut ...

AWARDS

Christopher Storer directs Bear-inspired Coca-Cola spot for Emmys

By Reel Chicago Jan 15, 2024

Christopher Storer, the creative mind behind the acclaimed FX series The Bear, is bringing his signature visual style to a new platform: a 90-second Coca-Cola ad set to air dur...

AWARDS

The Bear roars at Critics Choice Awards

By Reel Chicago Jan 15, 2024

In a night filled with accolades and recognition, the spotlight shone brightly on the acclaimed FX series The Bear at the 2024 Critics Choice Awards. Christopher Storer's creat...

Events

Cast of Groundhog Day will gather at Navy Pier to honor Harold Ramis

By Reel Chicago Jan 14, 2024

The cast of the beloved 1993 Chicago made comedy, Groundhog Day is slated to come together in Chicago on February 2, Groundhog Day, to honor the late Harold Ramis in the 10th a...

CYPHER NEWSROOM

Dark Berry Productions and Creative Cypher release first film

By Reel Chicago Jan 12, 2024

Troy Pryor’s Creative Cypher continues to celebrate Black creators and their stories in the latest joint venture, Dark Berry Productions. Long Division, premiering in a s...

CHICAGO MADE

Jon Silver’s feature The Premiere begins filming in Chicago

By Reel Chicago Jan 12, 2024

Comedy Talent from Second City, Steppenwolf, Key & Peele, RoseAnne, and Strangers With Candy to star in new Jon Silver Indie Feature Film, The Premiere. The Premiere, a ...

REEL MOVES

The Colonie adds Addy Bieniarz and Giorgia Harvey to their editorial team

By Reel Chicago Jan 12, 2024

The Colonie announces the addition of two up-and-coming editors, Addy Bieniarz and Giorgia Harvey. There's a lot of exciting news at The Colonie. The most recent being the ...

AWARDS

Stewart Talent celebrates two SAG Award noms

By Reel Chicago Jan 12, 2024

Chicago-based talent agency Stewart Talent is basking in the limelight as two of its clients, Michael Cyril Creighton and Liza Colón Zayas, have secured nominations for the Sc...