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‘Chicago Fire, P.D. and Med’ Who’s in? Who’s out?

By Reel Chicago Sep 25, 2020 0 Comment

Last month, we reported that NBC's top-rated (even in reruns) Wednesday night, dubbed "One Chicago," would return on November 11. With production reportedly set to resume o...

The Chi will return to Cinespace for Season 4

By Reel Chicago Sep 12, 2020 0 Comment

SHOWTIME has picked up THE CHI for a fourth season. Filmed at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios, created and executive produced by Emmy winner Lena Waithe and executive produc...

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‘Fargo’ creator and stars talk about new season

By Susan L. Hornik Sep 11, 2020 0 Comment

Reel Chicago reports back after attending the FX Networks TCA Press Day where Fargo Creator and cast revealed details about the upcoming new season and how they were able to co...

PRODUCTION CENTRAL

Michael B Jordan’s 61rst Street is on campus at Cinespace

By Reel Chicago Aug 14, 2020 0 Comment

Cinespace Chicago Film Studios' president, Alex Pissios has confirmed that the Michael B Jordan AMC drama series 61rst Street is on campus and they will begin shooting in 2021....

PRODUCTION CENTRAL

FX announces Fargo Season Four Cast

By Reel Chicago Aug 10, 2020 0 Comment

FX has set the extraordinary ensemble cast that will star with Chris Rock in the fourth installment of the Golden Globe and Emmy Award winning limited series Fargo. Peabody...

FX sets September premiere date for ‘Fargo’

By Colin Costello Aug 10, 2020 0 Comment

The novel coronavirus pandemic has had a devastating affect on film and TV production this year. But recovery is slowly beginning. Last week, Reel 360 reported on a few CW Netw...

Events

Filmscape 2020 goes online with virtual exhibitor booths

By Reel Chicago Aug 7, 2020 0 Comment

Filmscape 2020 goes virtual August 29 & 30. Exhibitors get a virtual booth on a dedicated page on the Filmscape website. Every year, Filmscape Chicago, an educational no...

HBO debuts ‘Lovecraft Country’ filmed at Cinespace

By Reel Chicago Jul 2, 2020 0 Comment

Filmed at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios, HBO's new drama series from J.J. Abrams, Jordan Peele and showrunner/executive producer Misha Green, LOVECRAFT COUNTRY debuts Sunday,...

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Cinespace releases their Production Safety Guidelines

By Reel Chicago Jun 17, 2020 0 Comment

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Cinespace Chicago Film Studios has released their own set of Production Safety Guidelines and announced their partnership with ServPro, which will be the ex...

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Alex Pissios talks future of Chicago production

By Colin Costello May 20, 2020 0 Comment

Nowhere can the pandemic's financial impact be felt more than in the city's once thriving production industry. Shows such as Empire, the Dick Wolf "Chicago" shows, Shameless an...

Events

Cinespace joins Sweet Home Chicago live stream event

By Reel Chicago May 15, 2020 0 Comment

Sweet Home Chicago Relief & Recovery live stream event packed with Chicago celebs airs May 16 at 5PM CDT on NBC Sports Chicago, the telethon will also simult...

THE NEW NORMAL

Cinespace hosts dinner for 200 healthcare workers

By Reel Chicago Apr 23, 2020 0 Comment

This week, Cinespace Chicago Film Studios surprised 200 healthcare workers and caregivers at Mount Sinai Hospital with a warm dinner from Inspired Catering & Events of...

THE NEW NORMAL

New Normal: Cinespace more than just a studio

By Reel Chicago Apr 17, 2020 0 Comment

Editor’s Note: The world changed right before our very eyes. We now work, live, exercise and entertain ourselves in our homes. This is the new normal. In this new on-goi...

‘Chicago Med’ & ‘Fire’ #1 and 2 scripted series

By Reel Chicago Apr 14, 2020 0 Comment

NBC has tied for #2 in the key adult 18-49 demographic for the primetime ratings week of April 6-12, averaging a 0.7 rating in adults 18-49 and 4.6 million viewers overall, acc...

REEL WOMEN

REEL WOMEN: Karolyn Raphael, Pres, Winger Marketing

By Reel Chicago Apr 1, 2020 0 Comment

Editor's Note: They are leaders. They are inspirational. They are mentors. They are visionaries. They are, quite frankly, badasses. They are our 2020 Reel Women During Women's ...

PRODUCTION CENTRAL

‘Chicago PD’ Hailey Upton, assigned to Dick Wolf’s ‘FBI’

By Reel Chicago Apr 1, 2020 0 Comment

The popular Chicago PD character, Hailey Upton, played by Tracy Spiridakos, was dispatched tonight by her commanding officer, Hank Voight, played by Jason Beghe, to serve a tem...

PRODUCTION CENTRAL

Cinespace donates 20,000 sq. ft. to Food Depository

By Reel Chicago Mar 28, 2020 0 Comment

Cinespace Chicago Film Studios is donating 20,000 square feet of studio space to the Greater Chicago Food Depository for storage of food boxes for families affected by the nove...

REEL WOMEN

REEL WOMEN: Colette Gabriel, GM of Keslow Camera

By Reel Chicago Mar 27, 2020 0 Comment

Editor's Note: They are leaders. They are inspirational. They are mentors. They are visionaries. They are, quite frankly, badasses. They are our 2020 Reel Women During Women's ...

PRODUCTION CENTRAL

New Coronavirus case on Chicago production set

By Barbara Roche Mar 17, 2020 0 Comment

An NBC staff member whose name we cannot release has tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus and is currently in Chicago undergoing treatment. The staff member, who was...

PRODUCTION CENTRAL

At Cinespace and beyond. Who’s working today.

By Brian Soszynski Mar 16, 2020 0 Comment

Over the past week it’s safe to say that the Illinois film community is doing their best to ensure that their employees are safe during this unfortunate time. In light of wor...