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Quriosity director Michael Maes opens state-of-the-art studio in Chicago
  • PRODUCTION CENTRAL

Quriosity director Michael Maes opens state-of-the-art studio in Chicago

By Reel Chicago May 11, 2026
Acclaimed director Michael Maes, one of the industry’s leading visual storytellers in the food and liquid space, represented by Quriosity Productions, the award-winning, mi...
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One Chicago season finales set for May 13 on NBC
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One Chicago season finales set for May 13 on NBC

By Barbara Roche May 8, 2026
One Chicago will wrap the current seasons of its Chicago-made trio Chicago Med, Chicago Fire, and Chicago P.D. on Wednesday, May 13, with all three finales airing back-to-back ...
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Filmscape 2026 expands with partner events throughout Chicago
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Filmscape 2026 expands with partner events throughout Chicago

By Barbara Roche May 8, 2026
Filmscape 2026 is expanding its footprint across Chicago with a new initiative designed to bring industry events, networking gatherings, screenings, and workshops into neighbor...
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The Bear drops surprise flashback episode ahead of final season
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The Bear drops surprise flashback episode ahead of final season

By Barbara Roche May 8, 2026
FX and Hulu surprised fans this week with an unexpected standalone episode of The Bear, releasing a flashback titled Gary just weeks before the show’s fifth and reportedly fi...
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Brotega, Ortega’s mascot, introduces the Taco Dog
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Brotega, Ortega’s mascot, introduces the Taco Dog

By Reel Chicago May 7, 2026
Ortega Taco is refusing to let the Cinco de Mayo party end. The Mexican food brand has officially declared May 6 “Seis de Mayo,” a new annual holiday designed to extend the...
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Southwest x Pete Crow-Armstrong bring Cubs’ energy to Wrigleyville
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Southwest x Pete Crow-Armstrong bring Cubs’ energy to Wrigleyville

By Reel Chicago May 7, 2026
Southwest Airlines celebrated its new partnership with the Chicago Cubs by turning Gallagher Way into a fan-focused Opening Day experience packed with exclusive merch, baseball...
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BBDO slows things down for Tequila Herradura’s campaign
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BBDO slows things down for Tequila Herradura’s campaign

By Reel Chicago May 7, 2026
Tequila Herradura is making a case for patience in a world addicted to speed. The tequila brand has launched “We Leave Nothing to Luck and Everything to Craft,” a new globa...
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SKITTLES gets wonderfully weird again with gummies
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SKITTLES gets wonderfully weird again with gummies

By Reel Chicago May 7, 2026
There are very few brands left that can drop a commercial featuring a bald kangarooman carrying teenage boys in his pouch, a jellyfish massage, and full practical puppetry… a...
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ZOA Energy launches new campaign via Highdive
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ZOA Energy launches new campaign via Highdive

By Reel Chicago May 7, 2026
ZOA Energy is kicking off a new era for the brand with a fresh creative platform, updated packaging and the launch of a limited edition flavor inspired by its Polynesian roots....
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SCC names Liam Boyle Chief Growth Officer
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SCC names Liam Boyle Chief Growth Officer

By Reel Chicago May 7, 2026
Schafer Condon Carter has appointed Liam Boyle as Chief Growth Officer, as the independent Chicago agency continues to build out its leadership team and growth strategy. Boy...
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Indie comedy The Travel Companion to screen at Davis Theater
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Indie comedy The Travel Companion to screen at Davis Theater

By Barbara Roche May 5, 2026
Chicago gets an early look at The Travel Companion when the Chicago made indie comedy screens May 17 at The Davis Theater. Writer and producer Weston Auburn, a Chicago native, ...
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Kelly Ofman joins AbelsonTaylor Group as VP, Account Director
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Kelly Ofman joins AbelsonTaylor Group as VP, Account Director

By Reel Chicago May 5, 2026
AbelsonTaylor Group, a leading independent healthcare marketing and communications agency, announced that Kelly Ofman has joined the agency as Vice President, Account Director....
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Paris Schutz to join NBC 5 News team
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Paris Schutz to join NBC 5 News team

By Reel Chicago May 5, 2026
NBC 5 Chicago (WMAQ-TV) has announced two-time Emmy Award-winning journalist and veteran Chicago news personality Paris Schutz will join the NBC 5 News team as a general as...
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American Blue begins filming in Chicago
  • PRODUCTION CENTRAL

American Blue begins filming in Chicago

By Barbara Roche Apr 28, 2026
The HBO Max drama American Blue has begun filming the pilot for a series starring Milo Ventimiglia and directed by David Ayer. Much of the location filming is taking place in t...
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Schafer Condon Carter promotes Jack Hennessy to Chief Operating / Media Officer
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Schafer Condon Carter promotes Jack Hennessy to Chief Operating / Media Officer

By Reel Chicago Apr 27, 2026
Schafer Condon Carter announced that Jack Hennessy has been promoted to Chief Operating and Media Officer, a newly created position. He most recently served as Executive Direct...
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The Chi sets premiere date for an unforgettable final season
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The Chi sets premiere date for an unforgettable final season

By Barbara Roche Apr 25, 2026
The Chi Season 8 premiere is Friday, May 22, on Paramount+. A newly released trailer confirms the upcoming season will be the series’ final chapter. Created by Lena Waithe...
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Chicago Fire Showrunner Andrea Newman exits after 14 Seasons
  • ONE CHICAGO

Chicago Fire Showrunner Andrea Newman exits after 14 Seasons

By Reel Chicago Apr 24, 2026
A major behind-the-scenes shift is coming to NBC’s Chicago Fire, as longtime creative force Andrea Newman steps down after 14 seasons with the hit firefighter drama. Newma...
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Illinois launches first-in-the-nation Green Tax Credit for film x TV productions
  • PRODUCTION CENTRAL

Illinois launches first-in-the-nation Green Tax Credit for film x TV productions

By Reel Chicago Apr 23, 2026
Illinois is taking a major step toward sustainable production, unveiling a new “green” tax credit designed to encourage environmentally responsible filmmaking across movies...
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‘My Father, Dick Allen’ set for world premiere at SeriesFest
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‘My Father, Dick Allen’ set for world premiere at SeriesFest

By Reel Chicago Apr 23, 2026
A new docuseries chronicling the life and legacy of Philadelphia Phillies and Chicago White Sox legend Dick Allen will make its world premiere at SeriesFest in Denver on May 9....
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Moen introduces Must Be a Moen from Quality Meats
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Moen introduces Must Be a Moen from Quality Meats

By Reel Chicago Apr 23, 2026
Moen is leaning into the everyday with its new brand platform, Must Be A Moen, a campaign built around a simple idea: life can be messy, unpredictable, and sometimes a little c...
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