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Bryan Cranston, Judy Greer film, Chili Finger shoots this summer in Central Illinois
  • PRODUCTION CENTRAL

Bryan Cranston, Judy Greer film, Chili Finger shoots this summer in Central Illinois

By Reel Chicago May 12, 2025
Central Illinois is about to heat up this summer as production begins on the dark comedy Chili Finger, featuring an impressive ensemble cast led by Judy Greer, Sean Astin, Brya...
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Tacos, Tequila & Tender Cuts: Hootenanny throws down for Cinco de Guyo
  • CHICAGO MADE

Tacos, Tequila & Tender Cuts: Hootenanny throws down for Cinco de Guyo

By Reel Chicago May 9, 2025
Chicago’s post-production scene got a little saucy this week, thanks to Hootenanny’s fifth annual Cinco de Guyo bash—a cheeky, taco-fueled spin on Cinco de Mayo held at M...
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The Top 10 Chicago TV Show moms
  • TV

The Top 10 Chicago TV Show moms

By Reel Chicago May 9, 2025
Mother’s Day in Chicago means flowers on the stoop, pancakes on the griddle, and at least one kid yelling, “Ma!” from the other room. But beyond the brunches and handmade...
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Pope Leo XIV is from Chicago… can he bless the Cubs, Sox, Hawks, and Bulls?
  • CHICAGO MADE

Pope Leo XIV is from Chicago… can he bless the Cubs, Sox, Hawks, and Bulls?

By Colin Costello May 8, 2025
Holy cow! Chicago just got a new kind of MVP—and this one wears white robes. Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, a native of the Windy City, has officially been elected the 267...
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Will Chicago benefit from Jon Voight‘s ‘make Hollywood great again’ plan?
  • PRODUCTION CENTRAL

Will Chicago benefit from Jon Voight‘s ‘make Hollywood great again’ plan?

By Barbara Roche May 7, 2025
Actor Jon Voight has unveiled a comprehensive 'make Hollywood great again' plan, aimed at revitalizing the U.S. film industry. Appointed as a “special ambassador” to Ho...
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Chuck Goudie unveils the killer of Sam “Momo” Giancana
  • TV

Chuck Goudie unveils the killer of Sam “Momo” Giancana

By Reel Chicago May 7, 2025
NBC 5 Chicago’s (WMAQ-TV) nationally-renowned Emmy / Edward R. Murrow Award-winning journalist Chuck Goudie is set to reveal answers in one of the biggest mysteries in Chi...
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DOC CHICAGO teams with Chicago Filmmakers for new screening series
  • Events

DOC CHICAGO teams with Chicago Filmmakers for new screening series

By Reel Chicago May 7, 2025
DOC CHICAGO, an initiative by and for local documentary filmmakers, partners with Chicago Filmmakers to launch a new series of quarterly screenings and discussions. The DOC...
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Coors Banquet invites drinkers to start a legacy
  • CREATIVE

Coors Banquet invites drinkers to start a legacy

By Reel Chicago May 7, 2025
With over 150 years of brewing history behind it, Coors Banquet is turning its gaze toward the future. The iconic beer brand has launched “Start Your Legacy,” a new campaig...
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Mentos brings back ‘Freshmaker’ jingle with TikTok twist
  • Reel Ad of the Week

Mentos brings back ‘Freshmaker’ jingle with TikTok twist

By Reel Chicago May 7, 2025
Mentos is tapping into 90’s nostalgia—and TikTok’s algorithm—with the return of one of advertising’s most iconic jingles: The Freshmaker. To celebrate the jingle’s ...
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How the renewal of One Chicago impacts our industry
  • ONE CHICAGO

How the renewal of One Chicago impacts our industry

By Barbara Roche May 6, 2025
NBC has officially announced the renewal of all three of its flagship One Chicago dramas—Chicago Fire, Chicago P.D., and Chicago Med—for the 2025–2026 season. The ann...
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Sandals Resorts introduces The Mom Nap for Mother’s Day
  • CREATIVE

Sandals Resorts introduces The Mom Nap for Mother’s Day

By Reel Chicago May 6, 2025
This Mother’s Day, Sandals Resorts is offering the ultimate luxury to moms everywhere—not flowers, not brunch, but something far more sacred: a nap. In its latest creati...
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Cristina Reina joins Leo as Chief Experience Officer
  • REEL MOVES

Cristina Reina joins Leo as Chief Experience Officer

By Reel 360 May 5, 2025
Leo US has appointed acclaimed creative leader Cristina Reina as its first-ever Chief Experience Officer, a new role aimed at unifying and elevating the consumer experience acr...
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Here’s what’s filming in Chicago this Spring
  • PRODUCTION CENTRAL

Here’s what’s filming in Chicago this Spring

By Barbara Roche May 2, 2025
Filmmakers are drawn to Chicago for its dynamic blend of urban grit and architectural beauty, offering a visually striking backdrop that can stand in for a variety of settings....
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Volunteers needed for Filmscape Chicago 2025
  • FILMSCAPE

Volunteers needed for Filmscape Chicago 2025

By Reel Chicago May 2, 2025
The Filmscape 2025 show is coming up on June 21st and 22nd at Cinecity Studios in Chicago and they are looking for volunteers! Volunteering for Filmscape is a great way to ...
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Miller Lite goes for gold after 50 years
  • REEL BUSINESS

Miller Lite goes for gold after 50 years

By Reel Chicago May 2, 2025
Miller Lite is going gold for its golden anniversary. The iconic brand is celebrating 50 years with striking limited-time gold cans and a sweepstakes that gives 21+ fans a chan...
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New caption accessibility system redefines how deaf audiences experience movies
  • REEL TECH

New caption accessibility system redefines how deaf audiences experience movies

By Reel Chicago May 2, 2025
In a move to redefine hearing accessibility in cinema, FCB Chicago, in collaboration with the Chicago Hearing Society (CHS) and LA-based Rakish Entertainment, has launched “C...
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The Bear announces release date for Season 4
  • CHICAGO MADE

The Bear announces release date for Season 4

By Barbara Roche May 1, 2025
FX’s The Bear is set to return for its fourth season on Sunday, June 15, 2025, premiering on Hulu. This marks a slight shift from the show’s traditional late-June debut...
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Jake Lockett bids an emotional farewell to Chicago Fire
  • ONE CHICAGO

Jake Lockett bids an emotional farewell to Chicago Fire

By Barbara Roche Apr 30, 2025
Jake Lockett, who has portrayed firefighter Sam Carver on NBC's Chicago Fire since Season 11, confirmed his departure from the series following Season 13. His exit, along with ...
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Chicago Media Composers & Lyricists joins The SCL
  • MUSIC

Chicago Media Composers & Lyricists joins The SCL

By Reel Chicago Apr 29, 2025
The Chicago Media Composers & Lyricists (CMCL) announces its integration into The Society of Composers & Lyricists (SCL), culminating in the formation of the Chicago Ch...
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Havas Chicago Names Frank Dattalo as CCO
  • REEL MOVES

Havas Chicago Names Frank Dattalo as CCO

By Reel Chicago Apr 28, 2025
Havas Chicago announced today that Frank Dattalo has been appointed Chief Creative Officer, joining President Kat Ott and Chief Strategy Officer Chase Cornett to lead a reimagi...
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