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NEW WORK

Orbitz launches new campaign… Just like that

By Reel Chicago Mar 13, 2019

This is pretty fun. Orbitz and Havas, Chicago have launched a new 2019 campaign which continues the brand's theme, 'Just Like That.' With a twist. The campaign is called, "J...

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Doc10 screens the year’s best at the Davis Theater

By Reel Chicago Mar 5, 2019

Fourth annual fest of the best opens with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez doc, “Knock Down The House” The 4th annual Doc10 Film Festival’s 2019 lineup is an entertain...

NBC renews Dick Wolf’s ‘Chicago’ franchise

By Reel Chicago Feb 27, 2019

Nearly 35 million regular viewers watch the Windy City trifecta every Wednesday night Chicago production community rejoice, you will have even more crime, fire and sick...

BREAKING NEWS

Jussie Smollett charged with filing false police report

By Reel Chicago Feb 21, 2019

After his surrender and arrest this morning, the actor's bail was set at $100K during an afternoon bond hearing Empire star Jussie Smollett has been charged with filin...

BREAKING NEWS

Jussie Smollett: Timeline of a “hoax?”

By Reel Chicago Feb 19, 2019

The alleged "homophobic" and "racist" attack on Jussie Smollett, which reportedly took place in the early hours of January 29, has taken more twists and turns than an hour of t...

BREAKING NEWS

Two Nigerian suspects in Smollett attack arrested

By Reel Chicago Feb 15, 2019

Report: Chicago Police raided the home of “two persons of interest” on Wednesday night, investigation continues According to The Wrap, two “potential suspects” ...

BREAKING NEWS

Katy Hornaday named Chairperson for the AMP Awards

By Reel Chicago Feb 8, 2019

The Barkley ECD who was listed among Business Insider's 30 Most Creative Women in Advertising, will lead the search for the Best in Show Katy Hornaday, EVP and Exec...

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Facets’ 2nd Annual Religion in the Frame Film Festival

By Reel Chicago Feb 8, 2019

Screenings of “First Reformed” and “The Passion of Joan of Arc” are among the week-long program’s scheduled events Facets will explore the meaning of faith...

Patrick Lives On 2019 Film Showcase & Fundraiser

By Reel Chicago Feb 7, 2019

Resolution Studios and Cinespace Chicago Film Studios host third annual event featuring anti-violence themed shorts Network with film industry professionals and vie...

NEW WORK

Leo Burnett mixes Doris Day into new Samsung spot

By Reel Chicago Feb 7, 2019

Vintage favorite "Que Será Será" is the soundtrack for a commercial celebrating the Galaxy smartphone's 10th anniversary Leo Burnett has dropped a new spot for Samsu...

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‘Among Wolves’ week-long screening at Music Box

By Reel Chicago Feb 6, 2019

"Gorgeous ... intimate" Chicago-produced doc tells of Bosnian War veterans who find peace while defending a herd of wild horses To celebrate the release of Among Wol...

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Chicago Feminist Film Festival, Feb 27 – March 1

By Reel Chicago Feb 5, 2019

Fourth annual run premieres the doc, “Be Natural: The Untold Story of Alice Guy-Blaché” about the world’s first female director Columbia College Chicago will ...

REEL THINGS

Jussie Smollett performs in L.A.

By Reel Chicago Feb 5, 2019

The "Empire" star talks about the assault and his recovery during an emotional Saturday-night set at the Troubadour "I fought the f--k back." Only four days aft...

Showtime renews ‘Shameless’ for 10th season

By Reel Chicago Feb 1, 2019

Popular series says good-bye to Emmy Rossum and hello to Cameron Monaghan in tenth season renewal Here's some news to warm the Chicago production community. And it...

Super Bowl

Toyota changes the game in Super Bowl LIII commercial

By Reel Chicago Feb 1, 2019

Female football scholarship winner Antoinette “Toni” Harris redefines what it means to be a hybrid in new RAV4 spot Toyota returns to the 2019 Super Bowl with a...

Questions arise in Jussie Smollett’s alleged attack

By Reel Chicago Feb 1, 2019

Area detectives and now the FBI continue to investigate the attack on the Empire actor Early Tuesday morning, Empire actor Jussie Smollett was attacked by what has...

NEW WORK

STORY captures magic in new GE spots by FCB

By Reel Chicago Jan 30, 2019

Accommodating a talented cast with a light touch, director Ron Lazzeretti sets a stage for the action to flow naturally STORY director Ron Lazzeretti uses real-life ...

Super Bowl

3% Movement: brand purpose will win Super Bowl

By Reel Chicago Jan 30, 2019

Together with Sprinklr, Twitter, and Papa John’s, the 3% Movement encourages fans to track purpose-driven campaigns by using the hashtag #3percentsb In its sixt...

BREAKING NEWS

‘Empire’ star Jussie Smollett beaten by MAGA supporters

By Reel Chicago Jan 29, 2019

Details suggest the actor was targeted by racist and homophobic attackers during 2 a.m. assault CNN is reporting that Empire star Jussie Smollett was viciously attack...

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Ebert sends Black female storytellers to Sundance

By Reel Chicago Jan 28, 2019

Tiffany Walden, Niani Scott, and Whitney Spencer navigate the fast-paced, deadline-driven world of film review Three Chicago-based African American women storyteller...