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The Devil in the White City finds new life at 20th Century Studios
  • FILM

The Devil in the White City finds new life at 20th Century Studios

By Reel Chicago Jan 22, 2025
The long-gestating adaptation of Erik Larson’s The Devil in the White City has found yet another potential path forward, as 20th Century Studios picks up the project. Thi...
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The Power of Story: How the film Kemba freed Michelle West
  • CYPHER NEWSROOM

The Power of Story: How the film Kemba freed Michelle West

By Reel Chicago Jan 21, 2025
Creative Cypher and the XL Film Festival credits the powerful impact of the film, Kemba for finally winning freedom for Kemba Smith’s former cellmate, Michelle West. Pres...
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Actor Shreyas Manju is studying filmmaking in Chicago
  • FILM

Actor Shreyas Manju is studying filmmaking in Chicago

By Barbara Roche Jan 20, 2025
Bangalore-born Kannada actor Shreyas Manju, known for his roles in Padde Huli and Raana, is currently in the United States to enhance his acting skills. The son of renowned Kan...
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President Loeb traveled to Washington D.C. to advocate IATSE federal priorities
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President Loeb traveled to Washington D.C. to advocate IATSE federal priorities

By Reel Chicago Jan 17, 2025
This week, IATSE International President Matthew D. Loeb traveled to Washington D.C. to meet with federal legislators at the start of the 119th Congress to advocate for the leg...
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Chicago actor Joe Miñoso sheds light on Cruz’s future in Chicago Fire
  • ONE CHICAGO

Chicago actor Joe Miñoso sheds light on Cruz’s future in Chicago Fire

By Barbara Roche Jan 17, 2025
Chicago actor Joe Miñoso sheds light on the complexities and depth of his character Joe Cruz, in the current season of Chicago Fire. Cruz is faced with the decision of whet...
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Iconic Home Alone house sells for $5.5 million
  • FILM

Iconic Home Alone house sells for $5.5 million

By Reel Chicago Jan 16, 2025
The Home Alone house, an enduring symbol of holiday nostalgia and cinematic magic, has officially sold for $5.5 million after going under contract in June 2024. Located on Linc...
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Caymanite’s Armin Korsos guests on Dynasty Podcasts with Jaime Black
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Caymanite’s Armin Korsos guests on Dynasty Podcasts with Jaime Black

By Reel Chicago Jan 16, 2025
Armin Korsos, the visionary founder of Caymanite and co-founder of Filmmaker Fridays Chicago, recently sat down with Jaime Black on Dynasty Podcasts for an engaging hour-long i...
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Coors Light makes a case for the worst Monday of all
  • Super Bowl

Coors Light makes a case for the worst Monday of all

By Reel Chicago Jan 16, 2025
Coors Light is embracing one of its most public mishaps with a clever twist. On Monday, the beer brand accidentally misspelled “refreshment” as “refershment” in a major...
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Rockford, IL-born creator of Punky Brewster, David W. Duclon, dies at 74
  • In memoriam

Rockford, IL-born creator of Punky Brewster, David W. Duclon, dies at 74

By Reel Chicago Jan 16, 2025
David W. Duclon, the creative force behind the beloved sitcom Punky Brewster and a key contributor to some of television's most iconic series, passed away on Wednesday in Frank...
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Coors Light ad misspelling leaves brewer with ‘a case of the Mondays’
  • Super Bowl

Coors Light ad misspelling leaves brewer with ‘a case of the Mondays’

By Reel Chicago Jan 14, 2025
On Monday, Coors Light released a series of ads leading up to the Big Game, aiming to showcase the world’s most refreshing beer in its iciest glory. However, instead of deliv...
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L.A. wildfires take the life of Blues Brothers actress
  • In memoriam

L.A. wildfires take the life of Blues Brothers actress

By Reel Chicago Jan 14, 2025
Retired actress Dalyce Curry, known for her roles in The Blues Brothers, The Ten Commandments, and Lady Sings the Blues, has tragically passed away at 95 due to the devastating...
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From apples to lions: What the new Leo means to Chicago
  • POV

From apples to lions: What the new Leo means to Chicago

By Colin Costello Jan 14, 2025
Almost every time former Reel Chicago editor Dan Patton wrote or edited an article about Leo Burnett, he’d get flak—from the iconic agency and our publisher alike—for cas...
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Just call me “Leo”
  • REEL BUSINESS

Just call me “Leo”

By Reel Chicago Jan 14, 2025
Publicis Groupe has launched Leo, a bold new creative constellation merging the strengths of Publicis Worldwide and Leo Burnett. This initiative exemplifies the Groupe’s Powe...
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New Chicago Fire images show chaos is coming to Episode 10
  • ONE CHICAGO

New Chicago Fire images show chaos is coming to Episode 10

By Reel Chicago Jan 13, 2025
Fans of Chicago Fire were left in suspense following the intense winter premiere, only to notice something unusual: NBC did not release a TV promo for the upcoming January 15 e...
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Home Instead inspires families in new campaign by FCB
  • NEW WORK

Home Instead inspires families in new campaign by FCB

By Reel Chicago Jan 13, 2025
For many families, the realization that a loved one needs senior care can be an overwhelming and emotional moment. But Home Instead, a global leader in in-home care for aging a...
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W.M. Barr taps Laughlin Constable for DampRid campaign
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W.M. Barr taps Laughlin Constable for DampRid campaign

By Reel Chicago Jan 13, 2025
Laughlin Constable has announced its new partnership with DampRid, the #1 national brand of moisture absorbers. Following a competitive agency search in 2024, DampRid selected ...
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Third season of Netflix ‘Monster’ anthology series to begin filming in Chicago
  • CHICAGO MADE

Third season of Netflix ‘Monster’ anthology series to begin filming in Chicago

By Barbara Roche Jan 10, 2025
The third season of Netflix's Monster anthology series, co-created by Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan, will begin filming in Chicago on February 10. This third season, titled Th...
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Highdive gets “Pretty Dirty” with new Jeep work
  • NEW WORK

Highdive gets “Pretty Dirty” with new Jeep work

By Reel Chicago Jan 10, 2025
Jeep is redefining luxury and capability with the launch of its all-new Wagoneer S, the brand’s first global battery-electric vehicle (BEV). To mark this milestone, Jeep has ...
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Optimus tackles General Mills’ “Game Day” campaign with Kelces and Watts
  • Reel Ad of the Week

Optimus tackles General Mills’ “Game Day” campaign with Kelces and Watts

By Reel Chicago Jan 10, 2025
Game day is about more than touchdowns and tackles—it’s about traditions, superstitions, and snacks. That’s the heart of General Mills’ new “Game Day” campaign feat...
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Who’s that? GoDaddy returns to Super Bowl after 8 years
  • Super Bowl

Who’s that? GoDaddy returns to Super Bowl after 8 years

By Reel Chicago Jan 10, 2025
After an eight-year hiatus, GoDaddy is making a bold return to the Super Bowl stage with a new campaign highlighting its groundbreaking artificial intelligence platform, GoDadd...
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