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Golden Globe Awards: Is The Bear losing its roar?
  • AWARDS

Golden Globe Awards: Is The Bear losing its roar?

By Colin Costello Jan 6, 2025
Last night, the 82nd Golden Globes honored the best in film and TV. Coming in with five nominations FX on Hulu's hit series, The Bear, was expected to once again roar. But the ...
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Hardpin appoints Rashid Lamarre as Head of Creative Development
  • REEL MOVES

Hardpin appoints Rashid Lamarre as Head of Creative Development

By Reel Chicago Jan 6, 2025
Hardpin, a leading creative agency renowned for its innovative storytelling, announces the promotion of Rashid Lamarre to the role of Head of Creative Development. Known fo...
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Jack C. Newell holds virtual screening of ‘The Candidate’ on Jan. 16
  • CHICAGO MADE

Jack C. Newell holds virtual screening of ‘The Candidate’ on Jan. 16

By Barbara Roche Jan 5, 2025
On January 20th, Donald Trump will be inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States of America. As we reflect on how we got here, again, there will be a virtual scree...
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Chicago Fire, Chicago Med, Chicago P.D. midseason premiere this week
  • ONE CHICAGO

Chicago Fire, Chicago Med, Chicago P.D. midseason premiere this week

By Barbara Roche Jan 5, 2025
We are all looking forward to the midseason premiere of the One Chicago franchise this week as Chicago Fire, Chicago Med, and Chicago P.D. return from their holiday hiatus with...
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The Hazel Boyz partner with Northwestern Pritzker School of Law for book signing event
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The Hazel Boyz partner with Northwestern Pritzker School of Law for book signing event

By Reel Chicago Jan 5, 2025
In a remarkable collaboration, the authors of the powerful memoir The Hazel Boyz: The Trials of Four Innocent Men are partnering with Northwestern Pritzker School of Law’s Ce...
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Reel Chicago Post House of 2024: Optimus
  • Year in Review

Reel Chicago Post House of 2024: Optimus

By Colin Costello Dec 31, 2024
In the world of Chicago post-production, few names carry as much weight as Optimus. This powerhouse at 161 East Grand has spent decades helping brands, filmmakers, and age...
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2024: A year of Bears, breakthroughs and big moves
  • Year in Review

2024: A year of Bears, breakthroughs and big moves

By Reel Chicago Dec 31, 2024
Whether it was a bear or a donkey, Chicago dominated national headlines in 2024. It was a year where The Bear dominated awards shows and ratings, and the Democratic National C...
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Reel Chicago Agency of 2024: Quality Meats
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Reel Chicago Agency of 2024: Quality Meats

By Colin Costello Dec 31, 2024
What can you say about an agency that is ballsy enough to create a “couch lube” named after incoming Vice-President, J.D. Vance? You say they’ve earned the title of Reel ...
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2024 in Review: The year’s best campaigns
  • Year in Review

2024 in Review: The year’s best campaigns

By Colin Costello Dec 31, 2024
When it came to creative brilliance, Chicago’s agencies showed the rest of the world how it’s done in 2024. Highdive, BarkleyOKRP, Quality Meats, and other Windy City power...
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2024 in Review: The Best Moments in Chicago TV
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2024 in Review: The Best Moments in Chicago TV

By Reel Chicago Dec 31, 2024
We watched a lot of TV in 2024. And lucky for you, we were glued to our flat screens taking in a lot of exceptional shows and movies that were filmed and set in The Windy City....
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To those we have lost in 2024
  • Year in Review

To those we have lost in 2024

By Reel Chicago Dec 31, 2024
The heart of Chicago’s creative community grew quieter in 2024, as we said goodbye to several cherished members whose work left an enduring impression on the city’s film an...
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Roger Darnell and The Darnell Works Agency celebrate 25 years of excellence
  • REEL INSIDER

Roger Darnell and The Darnell Works Agency celebrate 25 years of excellence

By Reel Chicago Dec 20, 2024
This year, The Darnell Works Agency celebrates 25 years of making a difference. This isn’t a story just about success — it’s about connection, resilience, and a lasting i...
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Where Are They Now? The Cast of National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
  • HOLIDAY SPIRIT

Where Are They Now? The Cast of National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation

By Reel Chicago Dec 20, 2024
It’s been 35 years since National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation first lit up our screens, and it’s safe to say the Griswold family has become a cornerstone of holiday trad...
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Jesse Lee Soffer discusses the likelihood of his return Chicago P.D.
  • ONE CHICAGO

Jesse Lee Soffer discusses the likelihood of his return Chicago P.D.

By Barbara Roche Dec 20, 2024
Could Jesse Lee Soffer, known for his role as Detective Jay Halstead on Chicago P.D., pull double duty within the sprawling Dick Wolf Universe? The actor recently addressed fan...
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Laughlin Constable turns office relocation into hilarious holiday card
  • HOLIDAY SPIRIT

Laughlin Constable turns office relocation into hilarious holiday card

By Reel Chicago Dec 19, 2024
Laughlin Constable is turning its office relocation after nearly 50 years into a hilarious holiday celebration. With its creative spin on the classic 12 Days of Christmas, the ...
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STORY director Alison Roberto brings holiday elegance to Ferrero Rocher
  • HOLIDAY SPIRIT

STORY director Alison Roberto brings holiday elegance to Ferrero Rocher

By Reel Chicago Dec 18, 2024
Ferrero Rocher brings its signature golden touch to the holiday season with a dazzling new ad campaign, “Add Your Golden Touch,” featuring actress and director Jennifer L...
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Home Alone is most beloved Xmas movie in the Midwest
  • HOLIDAY SPIRIT

Home Alone is most beloved Xmas movie in the Midwest

By Reel Chicago Dec 17, 2024
From It’s a Wonderful Life to Elf, classic Christmas movies have cemented their place in holiday traditions, with every decade offering its own take on the season. But one fi...
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Quality Meats to groom Duke Cannon’s creative
  • ACCOUNT WINS

Quality Meats to groom Duke Cannon’s creative

By Reel Chicago Dec 17, 2024
Men's grooming brand Duke Cannon has appointed independent creative agency Quality Meats as its Agency of Record (AOR) following a competitive review. The partnership will see ...
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Chicago Screenwriters Network co-founder to showrun Marvel’s Nova
  • Streaming

Chicago Screenwriters Network co-founder to showrun Marvel’s Nova

By Reel Chicago Dec 17, 2024
In a major development for Marvel's Nova series, veteran television showrunner Ed Bernero has been tapped as the new writer and showrunner for the long-anticipated Disney+ proj...
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Macaulay Culkin once considered buying the iconic ‘Home Alone’ house
  • HOLIDAY SPIRIT

Macaulay Culkin once considered buying the iconic ‘Home Alone’ house

By Barbara Roche Dec 15, 2024
The iconic red-brick house from the Chicago-made 1990 holiday classic Home Alone is etched into the memories of fans worldwide. But what many might not know is that Macaulay Cu...
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