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Between the Keyframes with Erin Sarofsky & Austin Shaw

By Reel Chicago Jul 12, 2021

Design visionaries Erin Sarofsky and Austin Shaw are launching Between the Keyframes vidcast covering the craft and culture of motion design, and it will be hosted by these two...

REEL MOVES

Top Hollywood PR firm opens Chicago office

By Reel Chicago Jul 11, 2021

Lobeline Communications, a top Hollywood entertainment public relations firm that has worked with stars like Brad Pitt and Van Morrison, expands to the Midwest market with th...

REEL BUSINESS

Every bun has its dog

By Reel Chicago Jul 11, 2021

In response to Heinz Ketchup's recent petition asking for bun and hot dog companies to come together with same-count packaging, iconic poppy seed bun maker, S. Rosen's is tak...

PRODUCTION CENTRAL

Hulu/Kartemquin Accelerator program picks two alumni

By Reel Chicago Jul 9, 2021

Kartemquin Films announces the two projects that will participate in the second year of the Hulu/Kartemquin Accelerator: Freedom Hill by director Resita Cox and Still Searching...

Chicago athletes to compete on American Ninja Warrior

By Reel Chicago Jul 9, 2021

A total of 13 athletes who manage, coach or train at Chicago-based Ultimate Ninjas gyms will compete on Season 13 of the NBC wildly popular American Ninja Warrior (ANW) show. ...

CELEBRITY

It’s a win for Scripps Spelling Bee Champ and Bill Murray

By Reel Chicago Jul 9, 2021

The 2021 Scripps National Spelling Bee Champion, Zaila Avant-garde became the first African American winner on Thursday evening in the 96-year history of the competition . ...

REEL MOVES

Joanna Hernandez joins WTTW as an on-air reporter

By Reel Chicago Jul 8, 2021

Joanna Hernandez has joined WTTW as an on-air reporter for its flagship news and public affairs program Chicago Tonight. Hernandez will produce and appear in general assig...

REEL MOVES

9Rooftops adds Evan Fung as Director of Analytics

By Reel Chicago Jul 8, 2021

9Rooftops recently welcomed Evan Fung as the company’s Director of Analytics. Fung is responsible for leading a growing team of analysts that measure and decode data to answe...

REEL MOVES

Noisefloor talks about growth and their new facility

By Reel Chicago Jul 8, 2021

Noisefloor had an incredible 2020 despite the pandemic. Their fast-growing clientele and workload has caused a need to make a move and expand their facility. Still in the heart...

BREAKING NEWS

Britt Nolan leaves DDB, returns to Burnett

By Reel Chicago Jul 7, 2021

Both Adweek and Ad Age are reporting that DDB North American CCO Britt Nolan is rejoining Leo Burnett Chicago as president and CCO, almost exactly two years to the day he left....

PRODUCTION CENTRAL

Fargo showrunner hints fifth season may be the last

By Reel Chicago Jul 6, 2021

In a recent interview with Vanity Fair regarding his upcoming Alien TV series, Fargo creator, showrunner, and director (of 4 episodes) Noah Hawley dropped some information abou...

ONE CHICAGO

Who’s in and who’s out on Chicago Med for season 7

By Reel Chicago Jul 5, 2021

Chicago Med will return for season 7 with five of its incredibly talented original cast members. According to Deadline S. Epatha Merkerson, Oliver Platt, Nick Gehlfuss, and...

PRODUCTION CENTRAL

It’s the end of the road for HBO’s Lovecraft Country

By Reel Chicago Jul 3, 2021

It's the end of the road for the characters of HBO's Lovecraft Country. The horror drama series will not be receiving a second season order, HBO told Deadline. "We will not ...

CITY NEWS

July 3rd fireworks to Celebrate Chicago’s Reopening

By Reel Chicago Jul 2, 2021

Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot announces July 3rd fireworks along the lakefront to kick off Independence Day Weekend. The event will also act as a celebration for Chicagoans whose dil...

CELEBRITY

Ringo is spreading Peace and Love on his birthday 7-7-21

By Reel Chicago Jul 2, 2021

Ringo Starr posted a message to fans about his annual upcoming Peace and Love birthday initiative, a tradition he started in 2008 at Chicago's Hard Rock Cafe. When asked by ...

PRODUCTION CENTRAL

Paper Girls filming scenes in Wheeling this week

By Reel Chicago Jul 2, 2021

Paper Girls completed filming scenes in Wheeling this week. According to a tweet from the Wheeling Police and Fire Department, production ended last night. The new Olive Produc...

The Bear: Production begins around Chicago

By Reel Chicago Jul 2, 2021

The new FX pilot, The Bear, has started filming around the Chicago area. The new Disney-owned series stars former Shameless star, Jeremy Allen White, as a young chef who return...

Streaming

Wolf Entertainment’s On Call will air exclusively on IMDB

By Reel Chicago Jul 2, 2021

Wolf Entertainment, which produces all three One Chicago shows, has announced On Call, a new half-hour drama will air exclusively on Amazon’s IMDb TV. The series follows a ro...

REEL MOVES

Highdive adds Isabel Long as Head of Growth Strategy

By Reel Chicago Jul 1, 2021

Highdive, an independently-owned, full-service creative agency based in Chicago announced that Isabel Long will join the agency as Head of Growth effective immediately. In ...

Reel Indie

Camera Ambassador announces Builders Grant winner

By Reel Chicago Jun 30, 2021

After months of careful consideration & hundreds of community votes, Camera Ambassador introduces this year's 2021 Community Builders Grant winner Link Wolfe. His ...

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