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DDB Chicago releases hilarious first spots for Orkin

By Barbara Roche Apr 28, 2022

The first Orkin campaign from AOR DDB Chicago is hilarious. The theme -- The Best in Pests. When you have pests, call in a pro... the right pro. DDB Chicago uses humor to ...

ACCOUNT WINS

OKRP becomes BKRP

By Colin Costello Apr 28, 2022

Chicago is not a McDonald's town anymore. It hasn't been for a while since the golden arches moved their main account to Wieden + Kennedy, New York. But all of that has changed...

REEL MOVES

Fusion92 acquires Michigan marketing agency DP+

By Reel Chicago Apr 28, 2022

Fusion92, an award-winning marketing innovation company, announced it has acquired DP+, Michigan’s largest independently owned marketing agency, to further expand Fusion92’...

REEL MOVES

Mars Wrigley to build global research and development hub on Goose Island

By Reel Chicago Apr 27, 2022

Mars announced the company will soon break ground on a new, best-in-class, global research and development hub adjacent to the company's existing Global Innovation Center on Go...

FESTIVALS

Street Heroines to screen as official selection at Chicago Latino Film Festival

By Reel Chicago Apr 27, 2022

Street Heroines, directed by Valiant Pictures’ Alexandra Henry, will return to screen April 30th as an official selection at the annual Chicago Latino Film Festival. The ...

AWARDS

Leo Burnett Chicago takes second place finalists tally for The One Show

By Reel Chicago Apr 27, 2022

Area 23 New York leads the way with the most finalists entries in The One Show 2022, followed closely by Leo Burnett Chicago. All finalists will win either Gold, Silver or B...

Events

Elevated Films Chicago holds free indoor event for 2022 Season Kickoff

By Reel Chicago Apr 27, 2022

Elevated Films Chicago is holding a free indoor film event to kickoff the 2022 season. They will be taking over the 17th floor Town Hall (which also happens to be an NBA-sized ...

FESTIVALS

Midwest Film Festival presents Alternative Takes for May’s First Tuesdays

By Reel Chicago Apr 26, 2022

The Midwest Film Festival (MFF) presents Alternative Takes for May's upcoming First Tuesdays event. This collection of nine short films offer distinct atmospheres, each with th...

REEL MOVES

Strange Loop Studios signs East Coast representation

By Reel Chicago Apr 26, 2022

Live-action, Chicago based production company, Strange Loop Studios announces signing East Coast representation with Brandon Pico and Amanda Lemiuex of Hapa. With numerous ...

REEL WOMEN

REEL WOMEN: Jen Shelley, Director of Communications Whitehouse Post

By Reel Chicago Apr 26, 2022

Editor’s Note: They are leaders. They are inspirational. They are mentors. They are visionaries. They are, quite frankly, badasses. They are our 2022 REEL WOMEN. During Wo...

Streaming

Shining Girls thriller starring Elisabeth Moss premieres April 29

By Reel Chicago Apr 26, 2022

Filmed in Chicago last summer, the mind-bending psychological thriller, Shining Girls, premieres on Apple+ this Friday, April 29. Based on the best-selling novel by Lauren ...

NEW WORK

Leo Burnett and Wingstop give cannabis lovers an herbal flavor experience

By Reel Chicago Apr 22, 2022

Recently, to celebrate 4/20, the most sacred holiday for cannabis lovers, Leo Burnett crafted a buzz-worthy campaign for Wingstop. In honor of the most chill day of the yea...

PRODUCTION CENTRAL

Cinespace Toronto commits $3.12 million to York University Motion Media Studio

By Reel Chicago Apr 22, 2022

York University, and Cinespace Film Studios/Toronto with Ashley Rice, announce renewed commitment of $3.12 million from Cinespace to enhance and elevate the York University Mo...

Streaming

Official trailer for Chicago made series, Night Sky has been released

By Barbara Roche Apr 22, 2022

The official trailer for the series, Night Sky with Sissy Spacek and J.K. Simmons has been released by Prime Video, with a premiere date of May 20th. The sci-fi drama was fil...

REEL PRO

INTERVIEW: Chicago’s own Jane Lynch at home in the directors chair

By Barbara Roche Apr 21, 2022

Jane Lynch accepted a new challenge by jumping into the directors chair and joining a growing list of talented actresses who appear in front of, and behind the camera. What...

Reel Ad of the Week

Jane Lynch directs Illinois Tourism campaign through STORY

By Reel Chicago Apr 19, 2022

Actress, producer and writer, Jane Lynch, can add "Director" to her impressive list of titles. She recently directed a series of commercials for the Illinois Tourism Middle of ...

NEW WORK

Highdive and Airheads launch new campaign Airheads Have More Fun

By Reel Chicago Apr 19, 2022

Highdive Advertising and Airheads launched the new Airheads Have More Fun campaign across a multitude of platforms, including Hulu, Roku, and more. The campaign is directed...

Reel Ad of the Week

In Energy BBDO’s Guns Down America campaign, survivors review guns

By Reel Chicago Apr 19, 2022

In an effort to underscore the danger of firearms and raise the standards of online gun content, Energy BBDO created a series of online gun reviews for Guns Down America, where...

In memoriam

Power Book IV: Force pays tribute to beloved crew member Mike Zobel

By Reel Chicago Apr 19, 2022

Power Book IV: Force paid tribute at the season finale to beloved crew member Mike Zobel who passed away suddenly during the filming of the show. For those fans of Power Boo...

In memoriam

The theater world mourns the passing of Chicago actress Hollis Resnik

By Reel Chicago Apr 19, 2022

Hollis Resnik, the Chicago based actor known for her theatre roles in Sunset Boulevard and Les Misérables, and a host of critically acclaimed performances, passed away at the ...