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ONE CHICAGO

RECAP: Chicago Med ‘Letting Go Only to Come Together’

By Reel Chicago Apr 9, 2021 0 Comment

Chicago Med's Wednesday episode Letting Go Only to Come Together begins with Crockett Marcel (Dominic Rains) telling Natalie's mother a suspenseful story. He’s at the Manning...

PRODUCTION CENTRAL

Michael B. Jordan’s ’61st Street’ filming at Cinespace

By Reel Chicago Mar 19, 2021 0 Comment

The Michael B Jordan AMC drama series 61st Street has begun shooting at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios. 61st Street, which has been ordered as a two-season televi...

ONE CHICAGO

Chicago PD this week’s pics & promo “Impossible Dream”

By Reel Chicago Mar 15, 2021 0 Comment

This week's episode of Chicago P.D. is titled Impossible Dream. We will be seeing more of Kevin Atwater (LaRoyce Hawkins) this week, and we might see more of Atwater’s bac...

REEL PRO

Production set to begin on Zen Room this spring

By Reel Chicago Feb 23, 2021 0 Comment

Production of new single-cam, mockumentary style comedy series Zen Room is set to commence early March after news of Cheri Oteri (former SNL cast member, Grown Ups 2) joining t...

Year in Review

2020 in Review: Reel Chicago’s Biggest Stories

By Colin Costello Dec 31, 2020 0 Comment

What a year, huh? 2020, which felt like a decade, will undoubtedly go down in history as one of the worst years ever. And who will argue? Certainly not the staff at Reel Chicag...

‘Chicago Med’ has begun production on Season 6

By Reel Chicago Sep 29, 2020 0 Comment

Amazing news for the Chicago production community - the new season of Chicago Med is officially underway. According to Deadline, the highest rated drama on NBC's O...

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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 61st 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 61st 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,...

REEL PRO

Cinespace releases their Production Safety Guidelines

By Reel Chicago Jun 17, 2020 0 Comment

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

REEL PRO

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...