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CW cancels 4400 after just one season

By Barbara Roche May 20, 2022

CW has pulled the plug on 4400 after just one season. Filmed in Chicago last summer, 4400 was a reboot of the 2004 science fiction television series The 4400, which was al...

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Chicago Film Critics Association announces 2022 Audience Award Winners

By Reel Chicago May 20, 2022

The Chicago Film Critics Association, the Chicago-area print, online and broadcast critics group that celebrates the art of film and film criticism, today announces the Audien...

Second City and Columbia College alum Aidy Bryant leaves SNL

By Barbara Roche May 20, 2022

One of Chicago's favorites, Aidy Bryant takes the stage exit door at SNL following Kate McKinnon, Pete Davidson, and Kyle Mooney who are all expected to take a final bow on Sat...

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Leo Burnett wins Black Cube for Best of Show at ADC 101 Annual Awards

By Reel Chicago May 19, 2022

Leo Burnett Chicago had a big night at the Art Directors Club ADC 101st Annual Awards, winning Agency of the Year and the coveted Black Cube ...

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FCB appoints Mollie Partesotti as Chief Strategy Officer of Chicago

By Reel Chicago May 19, 2022

FCB today announced that "strategic powerhouse" Mollie Partesotti has been named Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) of Chicago. As the CSO, Partesotti will partner with FCB Chicag...

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Premiere of Chicago-based doc SKATE OR DIE at the Music Box Theatre

By Reel Chicago May 19, 2022

The Music Box Theatre and Flyback Productions present the Chicago Premiere of director Ryan Ferguson’s Chicago-based skateboarding doc SKATE OR DIE, with Cast and Crew Q&...

NEW WORK

Cramer-Krasselt launches Rain-X campaign that goes beyond your windshield

By Reel Chicago May 19, 2022

Cramer-Krasselt, the nation's second-largest independent marketing and communications agency, and Rain-X, extension of Illinois Tool Works Inc. an industry leader in automotiv...

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Leo Burnett Chicago wins 20 Gold Pencils in the One Show 2022

By Reel Chicago May 19, 2022

Leo Burnett Chicago was the top-scoring Gold Pencil winner in The One Show 2022, taking home 20 Golds, all for The Lost Class on behalf of Change the Ref. All Gold, Silver, ...

Events

FAN EXPO Chicago celebrates 50th anniversary with four day event

By Reel Chicago May 19, 2022

Dust off your spandex. In celebration of its 50th anniversary as the original and oldest comic con in Chicago, FAN EXPO Chicago is bringing four days of legendary ce...

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Filmed in Chicago: Bleed American picked up by Cow Lamp for distribution

By Reel Chicago May 18, 2022

Chicago Director, Tre Manchester announces that his indie feature, Bleed American has been picked up by Cow Lamp Films in Chicago for national distribution, with a release date...

Events

AICP/Midwest presents Meet. Drink.Talk industry event

By Reel Chicago May 18, 2022

AICP is holding a much needed social evening of munching, sipping, and chatting with others in the industry on June 1. AICP/Midwest’s Meet. Drink.Talk is a social event c...

In memoriam

Linda Jefferson, senior vice president at Burrell has passed

By Reel Chicago May 18, 2022

With profound sadness, Burrell Communications Group announces the sudden and untimely passing of one of the agency's cornerstones. Linda Jefferson, senior vice president of Gr...

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McDonald’s says До новой встречи to Russia

By Reel Chicago May 18, 2022

After more than 30 years of operations in the country, McDonald’s Corporation announced it will exit the Russian market and has initiated a process to sell its Russian busine...

ONE CHICAGO

Chicago Med: pics & promo for Lying Doesn’t Protect You From The Truth

By Barbara Roche May 18, 2022

Just one more episode until the Chicago Med finale. There is a new episode this week on Chicago Med titled Lying Doesn't Protect You From The Truth airing Wednesday at 7 ...

ONE CHICAGO

Chicago P.D. pics & promo for a new episode this week, House of Cards

By Barbara Roche May 17, 2022

This week Chicago P.D. has a new episode and we are just one away from the big finale. We have this week’s pics and promo for Chicago P.D. titled House of Card...

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Chicago Fire: New episode this week, pics & promo Last Chance

By Barbara Roche May 17, 2022

We have a few exclusive photos of the Chicago Fire cast and crew at work while filming a scene in this episode titled Last Chance and we have the promo photos released by ...

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Director Greg Popp joins the roster at SEED Media Arts

By Reel Chicago May 17, 2022

Veteran Writer/Director, Greg Popp, has joined SEED Media Arts, bringing his outstanding comedic storytelling to their rapidly expanding roster. Popp’s seasoned experience...

Events

Critically acclaimed The Alien Report lands here for a one day sneak peek

By Reel Chicago May 17, 2022

If you're a UFO enthusiast, this is one opportunity not to be missed. Experience an alien encounter in a sneak peek of The Alien Report screening at the Patio Theater. Chica...

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AbelsonTaylor EVP Jay Carter is this year’s Industry Person of the Year

By Reel Chicago May 16, 2022

Jay Carter, executive vice president and chief strategy officer of leading healthcare agency AbelsonTaylor, has been named Industry Person of the Year for 2022 by the editors o...

NEW WORK

Kleenex and FCB launch 3D billboard in New York’s Times Square

By Reel Chicago May 14, 2022

You can’t control everything life throws at you: a sneeze in a crowded elevator, a nosebleed or a lipstick smudge. We treat vulnerable moments as if they’re something t...