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The Black ad community celebrates the premiere of Channels Changers
  • ADVERTISING

The Black ad community celebrates the premiere of Channels Changers

By Barbara Roche Jul 3, 2024
Members of the advertising community gathered at the Gene Siskel Center on Monday evening to honor the veterans and icons of Chicago's Black ad agencies, whose legacies are now...
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WLS News Director Jennifer Graves Retires
  • REEL MOVES

WLS News Director Jennifer Graves Retires

By Reel Chicago Jul 3, 2024
Jennifer Graves, who served as vice president of news for Chicago's ABC-owned station WLS, retired June 21 after an impressive 32-year career with the station, including nearly...
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Digitas teams with director Tessa Greenberg for Kinder Bueno
  • CREATIVE

Digitas teams with director Tessa Greenberg for Kinder Bueno

By Reel Chicago Jul 3, 2024
8th Street Productions director Tessa Greenberg has teamed up with Digitas Chicago to create the latest Kinder Bueno commercial. Known for her ability to put real people at eas...
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New short film is queer love letter to Chicago basketball
  • Reel Indie

New short film is queer love letter to Chicago basketball

By Reel Chicago Jul 3, 2024
Directed by Camp Lucky’s Sai Selvarajan, the short film We Clap For Airballs delves into the transformative impact of Swish, Chicago’s first QTBIPOC-centered basketball mee...
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Illinois’ largest Independence Day fireworks show is synchronized to music
  • CITY NEWS

Illinois’ largest Independence Day fireworks show is synchronized to music

By Reel Chicago Jul 2, 2024
No fireworks scheduled at Navy Pier this 4th of July but Itasca, IL has picked up the torch as the headquarters for family fun on Independence Day! It is Illinois' largest ...
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Director Zoe Malhotra joins Dictionary Films
  • REEL MOVES

Director Zoe Malhotra joins Dictionary Films

By Reel Chicago Jul 2, 2024
Dictionary Films has signed Indian-American director Zoe Malhotra has signed with the company for representation in the U.S. Midwest. The announcement was made by Dictionary’...
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Pritzker signs expansion of Illinois Film Production Services Tax Credit
  • PRODUCTION CENTRAL

Pritzker signs expansion of Illinois Film Production Services Tax Credit

By Reel Chicago Jul 1, 2024
Governor JB Pritzker has signed the HB 5005, expansion of Illinois Film Production Services Tax Credit, making Illinois an even more attractive locale for production. The...
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The Bear Season 3: A culinary journey of ambition, alienation and artistry
  • CHICAGO MADE

The Bear Season 3: A culinary journey of ambition, alienation and artistry

By Reel Chicago Jun 30, 2024
MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD. "Confusing," "Culinary," "Excellent," "Overdone." If you've been watching Season Three of The Bear, these descriptions could be the words that popped out ...
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From A – Z: All of The Bear major guest stars
  • CHICAGO MADE

From A – Z: All of The Bear major guest stars

By Reel Chicago Jun 30, 2024
MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD. The Bear has returned for its third season on Hulu, bringing with it 10 new episodes. As Carmy (Jeremy Allen White) and Sydney (Ayo Edebiri) open thei...
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Recap of a weekend of inspiration and education at Filmscape 2024
  • FILMSCAPE

Recap of a weekend of inspiration and education at Filmscape 2024

By Barbara Roche Jun 29, 2024
Filmscape 2024 concluded its annual tradition of networking, inspiration and education, with high praise from all who attended. Each year, Filmscape hosts a weekend event wh...
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Single Car Crashes to premiere at Gene Siskel Film Center July 12-16
  • CHICAGO MADE

Single Car Crashes to premiere at Gene Siskel Film Center July 12-16

By Reel Chicago Jun 29, 2024
Single Car Crashes, directed by Chicagoan Brittani Ward and inspired by true events, is set to make its Chicago premiere at The Gene Siskel Film Center from July 12-16. The...
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The  Chi cast checks in on the Season 6 shocking finale
  • CHICAGO MADE

The Chi cast checks in on the Season 6 shocking finale

By Barbara Roche Jun 29, 2024
SPOILER ALERT, in the final episode of Season 6 of The Chi three cast members bid farewell in dramatic fashion. Two met their demise and one left the city for good. The sea...
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Dominic Rains is leaving Chicago Med as a series regular
  • ONE CHICAGO

Dominic Rains is leaving Chicago Med as a series regular

By Reel Chicago Jun 28, 2024
As suspected, following the Chicago Med season 9 finale, emergency room surgeon Dr. Crockett Marcel (played by Dominic Rains) will be leaving Gaffney Medical Center. Accordi...
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Benjamin H Counts II partner at Coil, Counts, Ford & Cheney passes at 78
  • In memoriam

Benjamin H Counts II partner at Coil, Counts, Ford & Cheney passes at 78

By Reel Chicago Jun 28, 2024
Benjamin H Counts II, Creative Director/Partner at Coil, Counts, Ford & Cheney (CCFC), has passed at age 78. Benjamin H Counts II, a beloved resident of Chicago, Illinoi...
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Director Megan Stowe joins ONE at Optimus
  • REEL MOVES

Director Megan Stowe joins ONE at Optimus

By Reel Chicago Jun 27, 2024
ONE at Optimus is bringing on Megan Stowe, an accomplished LGBTQIA+ commercial, TV, and film director, to its talent roster. Stowe, who was featured in SHOOT’s 2023 New Di...
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NBC 5 to stream live coverage of the Chicago Pride Parade
  • Reel Pride

NBC 5 to stream live coverage of the Chicago Pride Parade

By Reel Chicago Jun 27, 2024
For the first-time ever, NBCUniversal Local Chicago’s 24/7 live streaming channel – NBC 5 Chicago News – will be delivering commercial-free, live streaming coverage of ...
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Battle of the bites: The Chi’s Smokey’s vs. The Bear
  • CHICAGO MADE

Battle of the bites: The Chi’s Smokey’s vs. The Bear

By Colin Costello Jun 26, 2024
Chicagoooooooo, let's get ready for the "Culinary Showdown!" Fictional culinary showdown that is. With The Bear premiering tonight on Hulu at 8 p.m. CST and The Chi currently e...
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IATSE, AMPTP jointly announce tentative agreement
  • UNION

IATSE, AMPTP jointly announce tentative agreement

By Reel Chicago Jun 26, 2024
The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) and Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) announced a tentative agreement on all issues f...
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Dark Matter: Joel Edgerton teases ‘Entanglement’ finale
  • CHICAGO MADE

Dark Matter: Joel Edgerton teases ‘Entanglement’ finale

By Reel Chicago Jun 25, 2024
[Warning: The following contains MAJOR spoilers for Dark Matter Season 1, Episode 8 “Jupiter.”] Is physics professor Jason Desson (Joel Edgerton) about to reach his happ...
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Optimus triumphs with 8 silver awards at The D Show
  • AWARDS

Optimus triumphs with 8 silver awards at The D Show

By Reel Chicago Jun 25, 2024
On June 13, at the Gem Theater in Detroit, Optimus celebrated a triumphant night by playing a pivotal role in eight Silver awards at the 2024 The D Show. The post-production ho...
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