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REEL BUSINESS

TDH releases ‘350 W. Eerie’ horror-comedy series

By Reel Chicago Oct 27, 2023

Getting into the Halloween Spirit, Tom, Dick & Harry Creative Co. (TDH) released 350 W. Eerie, an original four-episode short-form scripted series from their internal pro...

CHICAGO MADE

Unearthed pics of Heath Ledger’s Joker revealed

By Reel Chicago Oct 26, 2023

In a stunning revelation for fans of the iconic Chicago-produced film The Dark Knight, never-before-seen photographs of Heath Ledger applying his makeup to transform into the J...

CREATIVE

Tessa director Blaine Hogan goes intergenerational for Picklr

By Reel Chicago Oct 26, 2023

A heart-pounding new commercial for The Picklr, a rapidly expanding chain of indoor pickleball courts, is setting the stage for this emerging sport with a fresh, high-energy tw...

CREATIVE

Olipop expands marketing horizons to Chicago

By Reel Chicago Oct 25, 2023

Oakland-based prebiotic soda brand, Olipop, known for its initial success through influencer and TikTok marketing, is making a bold move into outdoor advertising. And that move...

CHICAGO MADE

Chicago-made ‘The Murals’ indie doc screens with concert Oct 28

By Reel Chicago Oct 25, 2023

The Murals a one hour documentary about the New Deal era Uptown Post Office Murals in Chicago, will screen on October 28 followed by a short Q&A with the director TG Jamroz...

CIFF

CIFF announces winners of Audience Choice Awards

By Reel Chicago Oct 25, 2023

The winners have been announced for the 59th Chicago International Film Festival (CIFF) Audience Choice Awards, Presented by Xfinity. CIFF announced this year’s winning fi...

REEL BUSINESS

Burrell acquired by FVLCRUM Holdings

By Reel Chicago Oct 25, 2023

In a significant development, Burrell Communications Group, a renowned Black-owned advertising agency, has been acquired by Evolve Holdings, a consortium led by Channing Johnso...

CREATIVE

Chicago encouraged to experience North Carolina in new campaign

By Reel Chicago Oct 24, 2023

As the crisp autumn air envelops the city of Chicago and New York, and the leaves don their vibrant shades of red, orange, and gold, there's no better time to celebrate the bre...

Reel Ad of the Week

New FCB Chicago campaign confronts Mental Health Crisis

By Reel Chicago Oct 24, 2023

The Huntsman Mental Health Institute and the Ad Council have joined forces to launch an extensive communications initiative known as the "Love, Your Mind" campaign. This ca...

FILM

‘Mixtape Trilogy: Stories of the Power of Music’ comes to Chicago

By Reel Chicago Oct 23, 2023

Following a successful film festival run, the award-winning Mixtape Trilogy: Stories of the Power of Music is coming to Chicago for a one-time-only screening. The music docu...

Behind The Scenes

Cinematographer Jeffrey Waldron discusses Haunted Mansion

By Reel Chicago Oct 23, 2023

Cinematographer Jeffrey Waldron discusses the distinct styles he helped craft for Haunted Mansion and You Hurt My Feelings. The new feature Haunted Mansion deliver...

In memoriam

Beloved Chicago Broadcaster Harry Porterfield, Jr. dies at 95

By Reel Chicago Oct 23, 2023

The Chicago broadcasting community lost an iconic and legendary journalist as it was announced that Harry Porterfield, Jr. passed away on Monday morning after a brief illness....

Streaming

The Bear creator lands rights to new FX series

By Reel Chicago Oct 23, 2023

Christopher Storer, known for his critically acclaimed series The Bear, has successfully secured the rights to adapt Sarah Harman's upcoming book, All the Other Mothers Hate Me...

AICP

2023 AICP Awards National Tour comes to Chicago

By Reel Chicago Oct 22, 2023

The AICP Awards tour concludes its national rollout as the association’s Midwest Chapter presents a panel discussion and screening on Thursday, November 9. Tak...

REEL BUSINESS

Motion Agency expands across Midwest

By Reel Chicago Oct 22, 2023

In a strategic move aimed at bolstering its presence and capabilities, Motion, Chicago's preeminent certified female-owned and operated independent creative communications agen...

CIFF

Winners announced at 59th Chicago International Film Festival

By Reel Chicago Oct 20, 2023

The Chicago International Film Festival announced this year’s winning films at North America’s longest-running competitive film festival’s 59th edition, running October 1...

REEL BUSINESS

McDonald’s franchisees divided over Israeli-Hamas conflict

By Reel Chicago Oct 18, 2023

Global fast-food giant McDonald's finds itself entangled in the Israeli-Hamas conflict as franchisees in the Middle East express support for either Israeli troops or Palestinia...

CREATIVE

Highdive drops new campaign for the NHL

By Reel Chicago Oct 18, 2023

The NHL has officially launched its 2023-24 season with an exciting new addition to its The Next Golden Era Is Now creative campaign. The new spot, titled "Is Hockey Getting Ev...

CREATIVE

Coors Light reinvents chilling with beer bale cooler

By Reel Chicago Oct 17, 2023

Coors Light is unveiling a groundbreaking seasonal essential for those aged 21 and over this fall – the first-ever Beer Bale cooler. Inspired by the picturesque straw bale...

FILM

The Bikeriders delayed indefinitely

By Reel Chicago Oct 17, 2023

New Regency has announced a delay in the release of Jeff Nichols' highly-anticipated film, The Bikeriders. This decision is attributed to the ongoing actors' strike and the res...