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Tag: streaming

Lucky Kraken and American Collectors Insurance launch Lost Classics
  • PRODUCTION CENTRAL

Lucky Kraken and American Collectors Insurance launch Lost Classics

By Reel Chicago Jun 9, 2025
In a bold new move at the intersection of entertainment and brand storytelling, Lucky Kraken, the disruptive content studio founded by television and advertising veterans&...
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Is The Chi preparing for Season 8?
  • CHICAGO MADE

Is The Chi preparing for Season 8?

By Barbara Roche Feb 7, 2025
Early signs indicate that The Chi is preparing for Season 8, even though Season 7 has not aired yet. Although the network has not officially announced a renewal, Deadline re...
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Ted Lega and Sam Wackerle launch Lucky Kraken to redefine branded entertainment
  • REEL BUSINESS

Ted Lega and Sam Wackerle launch Lucky Kraken to redefine branded entertainment

By Reel Chicago Nov 18, 2024
In today’s binge-watching world, streaming platforms and networks are hungry for fresh, engaging content like never before. Enter Lucky Kraken, the innovative branded en...
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Streaming platform Mansa joins the XL Film Festival
  • CYPHER NEWSROOM

Streaming platform Mansa joins the XL Film Festival

By Reel Chicago Jun 30, 2023
The XL Film Festival, powered by Creative Cypher, will feature a top tier collaboration with Mansa. Mansa is a free, ad-supported streaming platform highlighting Black cont...
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Aretha Tatum’s dramedy musical Seasoned – The Series now streaming on Tubi
  • Streaming

Aretha Tatum’s dramedy musical Seasoned – The Series now streaming on Tubi

By Reel Chicago Jun 5, 2023
Based on the short film, Seasoned, by creator/writer/producer Aretha Tatum, Seasoned – The Series, follows a group of midlife men and women who are determined to make the nex...
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The Bear season 2 airdate. It’s not a reopening, it’s a rebirth.
  • CHICAGO MADE

The Bear season 2 airdate. It’s not a reopening, it’s a rebirth.

By Reel Chicago Mar 14, 2023
Yes Chef! Season 2 of the critically acclaimed Chicago series, The Bear, starring Jeremy Allen White who has scored a Golden Globe Award, Critics' Choice Award and Screen Actor...
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Vision Films to release urban rom-com Pretty Crazy
  • CHICAGO MADE

Vision Films to release urban rom-com Pretty Crazy

By Reel Chicago Feb 22, 2023
Vision Films, Inc announces the VOD release of the Chicago centric rom-com Pretty Crazy from director Maurice 'Mo Jones on March 14. The film was co-written and produce...
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Chicago Med’s Torrey DeVitto stars in Hallmark Christmas movie
  • HOLIDAY SPIRIT

Chicago Med’s Torrey DeVitto stars in Hallmark Christmas movie

By Reel Chicago Dec 22, 2022
Chicago Med’s Torrey DeVitto is starring in the Hallmark Christmas movie T’was the Night Before Christmas with Zane Holtz, Amanda Barker, and Tanisha Thammavongsa. In T...
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The Chi pics and promo for a new episode this week, Oh Girl
  • CHICAGO MADE

The Chi pics and promo for a new episode this week, Oh Girl

By Barbara Roche Jun 28, 2022
The Chi made its Season 5 on-air debut on Sunday, June 26 and is currently in production on 10 episodes in Chicago. Here’s this week’s pics and promo for The Chi titled ...
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Barack and Michelle Obama produce their first drama series at Netflix
  • PRODUCTION CENTRAL

Barack and Michelle Obama produce their first drama series at Netflix

By Reel Chicago Jun 20, 2022
Higher Ground, founded by Michelle and Barack Obama, and the independent wiip studio announced the cast of Bodkin their first drama series for Netflix, which will start product...
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‘Ironheart’ Disney+ series adds Good Girls alum Manny Montana to cast
  • PRODUCTION CENTRAL

‘Ironheart’ Disney+ series adds Good Girls alum Manny Montana to cast

By Reel Chicago Jun 15, 2022
Manny Montana, the Good Girls' bad boy we can't help but love has joined the cast of the Disney+ series Ironheart in an undisclosed role opposite teen hero Riri Williams (Domin...
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Fargo showrunner hints fifth season may be the last
  • PRODUCTION CENTRAL

Fargo showrunner hints fifth season may be the last

By Reel Chicago Jul 6, 2021
In a recent interview with Vanity Fair regarding his upcoming Alien TV series, Fargo creator, showrunner, and director (of 4 episodes) Noah Hawley dropped some information abou...
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It’s the end of the road for HBO’s Lovecraft Country
  • PRODUCTION CENTRAL

It’s the end of the road for HBO’s Lovecraft Country

By Reel Chicago Jul 3, 2021
It's the end of the road for the characters of HBO's Lovecraft Country. The horror drama series will not be receiving a second season order, HBO told Deadline. "We will not ...
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Going South Side with Rolando Boyce of ‘The Chi’
  • REEL PRO

Going South Side with Rolando Boyce of ‘The Chi’

By Colin Costello May 21, 2021
If you're a fan of Showtime's The Chi , then you are very aware of track-suit wearing, bluetooth earpiece toting, baby daddy of Emmett, Darnell. Since joining in Season 2,...
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The Parker Andersons & Amelia Parker Chicago-based duo
  • Streaming

The Parker Andersons & Amelia Parker Chicago-based duo

By Reel Chicago Apr 9, 2021
BYUtv, a family entertainment network available over cable, satellite and free streaming, announced a gamechanger with the premiere of a duo of new single-camera family comedie...
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Steppenwolf’s ‘Wally World’ begins streaming Dec 16
  • Streaming

Steppenwolf’s ‘Wally World’ begins streaming Dec 16

By Reel Chicago Nov 30, 2020
Set on Christmas Eve, Wally World is a festive, poignant examination of finding magic in the mundane. This holiday season Steppenwolf Theatre Company presents Wally World...
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212 and IFA collaborate for new streaming platform, Aha
  • REEL BUSINESS

212 and IFA collaborate for new streaming platform, Aha

By Reel Chicago Oct 2, 2020
212 Creative Network and Independent Film Alliance (IFA) have joined forces on a unique collaboration for 212’s streaming platform, Aha. The platform features creative pr...
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Asian Pop Up Cinema: Season 11, drive-in & streaming
  • Reel Indie

Asian Pop Up Cinema: Season 11, drive-in & streaming

By Reel Chicago Sep 2, 2020
Celebrating its 5th Anniversary, Asian Pop Up Cinema: Season 11 will present 22 movies and one of its strongest lineups with its first joint virtual and drive-in film festiva...
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Jack Daniel’s & BBDO launch ‘Crash the Couch’ music fest
  • MUSIC

Jack Daniel’s & BBDO launch ‘Crash the Couch’ music fest

By Reel Chicago Aug 4, 2020
Jack Daniel’s is bringing artists straight to living rooms everywhere with “Crash the Couch,” a virtual music festival streaming August 14-15 at 8 p.m. ET in support of m...
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Reunion Chicago, OTV & Slo ‘Mo join in virtual Pride fest
  • Reel Pride

Reunion Chicago, OTV & Slo ‘Mo join in virtual Pride fest

By Reel Chicago Jun 16, 2020
#4theQulture advocates for Black LGBTQ+ creativity and liberation June 26-28 CHICAGO- LGBTQ+ centered organizations  Reunion Chicago, Slo ‘Mo and OTV - Open Television ar...
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