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Tonight: Michael Jordan hosts classic 1991 ‘SNL’

By Reel Chicago May 26, 2020

Haven't gotten enough Michael Jordan from ESPN's uber successful The Last Dance? Jordan LeBron James, and Charles Barkley will headline opening night of this week’...

A CITY AT WAR: CHICAGO Chicagoland during WW II

By Reel Chicago May 25, 2020

A CITY AT WAR: CHICAGO, narrated by legendary journalist Bill Kurtis, is a comprehensive telling of nearly everything that happened in Chicagoland during World War II. ...

NBC Sports presents Indy 500 Special: Back Home Again

By Reel Chicago May 22, 2020

On the date of the originally-scheduled 2020 Indianapolis 500, NBC Sports will celebrate the traditions of “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” with its enhanced presentation...

BREAKING NEWS

Steppenwolf names Brooke Flanagan, Executive Director

By Reel Chicago May 22, 2020

Brooke Flanagan to be First Woman Executive Director in Steppenwolf’s 45-Year History Steppenwolf Theatre Company announced today that Brooke Flanagan, who previously...

BREAKING NEWS

DePaul’s Eltanal & Khatami chosen for IFP fellowship

By Reel Chicago May 22, 2020

DePaul School of Cinematic Arts announced that Assistant Professors, Ronald Eltanal and Alireza Khatami, have been selected for the prestigious IFP Episodic Lab fellowship prog...

THE NEW NORMAL

PERG guidelines for safe return to work

By Reel Chicago May 22, 2020

PERG Safe Return to Work Guidelines: Precautions for Preventing Transmission of COVID-19 for Camera and Lighting Rental Operations, Sound Stages, and Production Vehicles. Th...

Events

DCASE announces ‘Millennium Park at Home’

By Reel Chicago May 22, 2020

Millennium Park at Home begins Memorial Day weekend with House Music, Gospel Music and Blues Music concerts to launch the new online series of music, arts and recreation progra...

SOCIAL MEDIA

Ding-dong ditch your neighbor with Chili’s Margs-to-go

By Reel Chicago May 21, 2020

O’Keefe Reinhard & Paul and Chili's invented a ding-dong ditch with benefits and we love it. With the insight that everyone needs a little extra care right now, OKRP ...

REEL MOVES

gyro lays off 5% of U.S. staff

By Reel Chicago May 21, 2020

B-to-b agency gyro, a part of Dentsu Aegis Network, reportedly went through a round of layoffs at the beginning of May, according to AgencySpy. The report says approximately 5% ...

REEL PRO

AICP takes ‘A Look Forward: Agency, Production & Post’

By Reel Chicago May 20, 2020

When will what passes for ‘normal’ return? When will agencies be able to mount more traditional shoots? How does one make up for the missing synergy of the edit suite? And ...

AWARDS

FCB’s ‘Most Dangerous Street’ best Experiential Design

By Reel Chicago May 20, 2020

The New York Times Magazine was the biggest winner on the second day of the week-long online ADC 99th Annual Awards, when 55 prestigious Cubes were awarded in Experiential D...

THE NEW NORMAL

Light Modifiers uses UVC light in a new medium

By Reel Chicago May 20, 2020

Light Modifiers located at 2414 West Cullerton, Chicago, has been proudly serving Chicagoland and the Midwest for over 3 years, providing exceptional film and television l...

THE NEW NORMAL

OddMachine uses disruption to build a better ‘Machina’

By Reel Chicago May 20, 2020

OddMachine is a full service production and post-production company founded in 2008, producing great creative content for brands and advertisers, located at 900 N Franklin St. ...

Events

Chicago’s own host the National Memorial Day Concert

By Reel Chicago May 20, 2020

Chicago's Gary Sinise and Joe Mantegna host a special presentation of PBS’ National Memorial Day Concert: America’s Night of Remembrance. Featuring a Tribute to our America...

‘Chicago’ encores finish #2 in total viewers

By Reel Chicago May 19, 2020

An encore telecast of Chicago Med (0.5 rating in 18-49, 3.8 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) joined with the episode’s original telecast on Nov. 6, 2019 (8.1 million...

PRODUCTION CENTRAL

Filming in Chicago: Intimate view into Amy Schumer’s life

By Reel Chicago May 18, 2020

Thursday, July 9th is the premiere of the three-part documentary series Expecting Amy on HBO Max. It’s an unfiltered and intimate view into comedian Amy Schumer’s life ...

THE NEW NORMAL

UPS delivers 5 Millionth meal to rural students & families

By Reel Chicago May 18, 2020

UPS announced the delivery of the five millionth meal through the Emergency Meals-to-You program, designed to deliver shelf-stable, nutritious meals to students in rural area...

Events

Pants Optional: A Steppenwolf Soirée raises $640k

By Reel Chicago May 18, 2020

Steppenwolf Theatre Company's Pants Optional: A Steppenwolf Soirée is a one-of-a-Kind Online Fundraiser Entertains with Live Music, Celebrity Guests and Surprise Appearances. ...

MUSIC

#ChiMusic35 Challenge: Submit favorite Chicago music

By Reel Chicago May 18, 2020

To celebrate Chicago’s music history and support the city’s creative communities, the Arts & Business Council of Chicago invites the public to participate in the #...