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Events

Panasonic’s Virtual Broadcast: Future of Video Production

By Reel Chicago May 3, 2020

Virtual experience will feature discussions on industry trends, challenges and technologies impacting live and remote video production as well as news and content creation. ...

FILM

‘John Wick’ directors help out with ‘Matrix 4’ stunts

By Reel Chicago May 3, 2020

When the Wachowskis' The Matrix premiered in 1999, it gave film audiences some of the most ground-breaking, jaw-dropping action sequences of the time. Who can forget in the op...

Watch trailer for Peele and Abrams’ ‘Lovecraft Country’

By Reel Chicago May 1, 2020

HBO's new drama series, Lovecraft Country, which had a large portion filmed at Cinespace Studios debuts this August. The series, based on the 2016 novel by Matt Ruff of t...

PRODUCTION CENTRAL

ProGear plans to slowly re-open for business

By Reel Chicago May 1, 2020

ProGear has been evaluating the next steps to ensure the safe and proper way to re-open for business, and they would like to share this plan with you. ProGear wil...

REEL BUSINESS

McDonald’s Q1 “significantly disrupted” by COVID-19

By Reel Chicago Apr 30, 2020

McDonald's Corporation today announced results for the first quarter ending March 31, 2020. During its investor earnings conference call live over the Internet, McDonald's...

THE NEW NORMAL

RPA launches ‘ZoomAdoptions’ shelter pet backgrounds

By Reel Chicago Apr 30, 2020

Feeling a little lonely, and tired of this stay at home confinement? Face it, every shelter pet knows what that feels like. It's National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day and animal ...

NEW WORK

Energy BBDO uses drones to film Woodford Reserve

By Reel Chicago Apr 30, 2020

Nothing says, "May" more than the annual running of the Kentucky Derby. Originally slated to run May 2, the 146-year-old derby will now be postponed until September 5 due ...

SOCIAL MEDIA

Glad, FCB thank sanitation workers in new campaign

By Reel Chicago Apr 29, 2020

Aside from Oscar the Grouch, who would have thought that one day, taking out the trash would be the best time of your day? Many people are now using this time as a new for...

PRODUCTION CENTRAL

Periscope Post & Audio partners with Unlock Audio

By Reel Chicago Apr 29, 2020

Periscope Post & Audio and Unlock Audio have formed a strategic partnership to provide integrated sound and music services for games. The two companies will offer game dev...

PRODUCTION CENTRAL

Camera Ambassador set to reopen May 1st

By Reel Chicago Apr 28, 2020

Chicago camera and equipment rental house Camera Ambassador has announced that it will reopen for business beginning this Friday, May 1st. "Beginning May 1st, we're official...

Netflix to release Michelle Obama doc ‘Becoming’

By Reel Chicago Apr 28, 2020

Becoming. If you enjoyed the intimacy of former first lady, Michelle Obama's autobiography, then good news. Netflix has announced the documentary portrait of Michelle Obama ti...

NEW WORK

Kellogg’s campaign thanks those bringing us breakfast

By Reel Chicago Apr 28, 2020

With social distancing the norm for many of us, life feels really different right now, but one thing remains constant: breakfast. As COVID-19 changes much about our days, Kello...

NEW WORK

Burnett’s Wingstop OOH campaign is very human

By Reel Chicago Apr 28, 2020

Leo Burnett and Wingstop have taken a new approach to OOH ads with limited-edition streetwear. That's right the billboards are people and it's a pretty dope campaign. Accord...

THE NEW NORMAL

Lightfoot launches weekly series ‘Stay Home. Hit Play.’

By Reel Chicago Apr 27, 2020

Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and Citadel today announced the launch of Stay Home. Hit Play., a twice-weekly video series on WTTW that will bring engaging, educational programmi...

‘The Last Dance:’ Jordan, Rodman and Electra

By Reel Chicago Apr 27, 2020

When the Chicago Bulls acquired Dennis Rodman from the San Antonio Spurs for 7-foot center Will Purdue before the 1995 season, it transformed the frontcourt of an already uber-...

REEL BUSINESS

Potbelly returns $10 million small business loan

By Reel Chicago Apr 27, 2020

After succumbing to public pressure, Chicago-based sandwich chain Potbelly said Saturday that it will return its $10 million loan from the Paycheck Protection Program intended f...

MUSIC

Midwest resources for music creators from Grammys

By Reel Chicago Apr 27, 2020

The Recording Academy's Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota and Ohio chapters are committed to sharing resources for music creators and professionals affected by the covid-...

THE NEW NORMAL

Pritzker and Wellington the Penguin in ‘All In Illinois’ PSA

By Reel Chicago Apr 27, 2020

Governor JB Pritzker got some help from Wellington the Penguin and several other friends at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium in a new All in Illinois video that reinforces the message ...

CELEBRITY

Kanye West buys childhood South Shore home

By Reel Chicago Apr 26, 2020

Yeezy is coming back to his South Shore neighborhood. Or at least he has his old house. Kanye West, also known as the Louis Vuitton Don, has recently purchased his childhood ho...