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Viola Davis narrates Leo Burnett’s first work for BOA

By Reel Chicago May 29, 2020 0 Comment

Created by Leo Burnett in partnership with Groupe Connect—Leo Burnett’s first work for Bank of America—this spot is a lesson in how creative decisions can work in service...

WTTW News correspondents host a virtual town hall

By Reel Chicago May 29, 2020 0 Comment

WTTW News correspondents and producers Brandis Friedman and Paris Schutz hosted a virtual town hall meeting, WTTW NEWS: COVERING COVID-19, to share their experiences producing...

NEW WORK

Lizzo covers ‘All Together Now’ in first Messenger spot

By Reel Chicago May 28, 2020 0 Comment

“See You Here” is Leo Burnett’s first major campaign for Messenger, developed in partnership with Facebook’s Creative X team. For the campaign’s off-platform debut, L...

Pam Zekman among those laid off at WBBM CBS-2

By Reel Chicago May 28, 2020 0 Comment

The economic impact of Covid-19 has hit CBS News and its Chicago affiliate WBBM CBS-2 in a big way. After 39 years of delivering award-winning investigative stories, iconic Pam...

Chicago one of Hub cities being considered for NHL

By Reel Chicago May 28, 2020 0 Comment

With a season completely dismantled on March 12 due to the novel coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, the NHL is considering a plan that would bring the Stanley Cup Playoffs to NBC a...

WGN Reporter assaulted during live shoot

By Colin Costello May 28, 2020 0 Comment

Over the last four years, it has become increasingly acceptable in some circles to assault and threaten journalists and on-air reporters. Of course, when you are egged on and ...

NEW WORK

Move over Taco Tuesday… here comes WEGGSDAY!

By Reel Chicago May 27, 2020 0 Comment

Much like Taco Tuesday, WEGGSDAY embraces the popularity of marrying a day of the week with a popular food. A two-minute original music video, titled “Wednesday Is Offici...

AWARDS

Chicago takes a home a bundle of Telly Awards

By Reel Chicago May 27, 2020 0 Comment

The 41st annual Telly Awards, the world’s largest honor for video and television content across all screens, has announced the 2020 winners. With a collection of...

BREAKING NEWS

Steppenwolf names Brooke Flanagan, Executive Director

By Reel Chicago May 22, 2020 0 Comment

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 0 Comment

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

OddMachine uses disruption to build a better ‘Machina’

By Reel Chicago May 20, 2020 0 Comment

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. ...

REEL PRO

Alex Pissios talks future of Chicago production

By Colin Costello May 20, 2020 0 Comment

Nowhere can the pandemic's financial impact be felt more than in the city's once thriving production industry. Shows such as Empire, the Dick Wolf "Chicago" shows, Shameless an...

Events

Chicago’s own host the National Memorial Day Concert

By Reel Chicago May 20, 2020 0 Comment

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...

UPDATED: Ruby Rose leaves ‘Batwoman’

By The Geek May 19, 2020 0 Comment

Um.... well... This is Bat Sh*t crazy! Deadline is reporting that Ruby Rose, the star of the CW’s drama series Batwoman, is leaving the Warner Bros. TV/Berlant...

THE NEW NORMAL

UPS delivers 5 Millionth meal to rural students & families

By Reel Chicago May 18, 2020 0 Comment

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...