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IATSE releases Core Principles for Applications of AI and ML technology

By Reel Chicago Jul 5, 2023

The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE), announced its Core Principles for the Application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) te...

UNION

IATSE Local 600 offers financial relief for members affected by WGA strike

By Reel Chicago Jul 5, 2023

The International Cinematographers Guild (IATSE Local 600) announced a comprehensive series of financial relief policies for members affected by the 2023 Writers Guild of Ameri...

FILM

Deleted footage of Bill Murray in Ant-Man & The Wasp revealed

By Reel Chicago Jul 4, 2023

Fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe were thrilled when it was announced that veteran actor Bill Murray would be joining the cast of Ant-Man & The Wasp: Quantamania. Howev...

In memoriam

Second City’s Alan Arkin (1934-2023)

By Reel Chicago Jul 2, 2023

Alan Arkin, an esteemed American actor, director, and musician, who carved an indelible mark on the entertainment industry with his exceptional talent and multifaceted skills h...

Streaming

The Bear: Complete list of dozens of cameos and guest appearances

By Joia DaVida Jun 30, 2023

Season 2 of The Bear hit Hulu last week and not only are critics raving, but The Bear season 2 is FX’s biggest premiere on Hulu ever! Season 1 had a peppering of notable came...

REEL MOVES

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...

Events

Film Critic Michael Phillips serves as Guest Chef for the Guest House

By Reel Chicago Jun 29, 2023

On Thursday, July 6th, noted Chicago Tribune Film Critic Michael Phillips will serve as Guest Chef for the Chicago-based nonprofit organization Guest House, whose mission is t...

ACCOUNT WINS

Laughlin Constable named AOR for True Value Company

By Reel Chicago Jun 29, 2023

Laughlin Constable, the independent, full-service creative agency, announced it has been named the agency of record for True Value Company. The company, which is based in C...

REEL MOVES

Chris Rossiter retires from Dictionary Films

By Reel Chicago Jun 29, 2023

The Cutters Studios family, which includes hundreds of talents across partner companies Cutters, Dictionary Films, Flavor, and Another Country, are about to say goodbye to yet ...

NEW WORK

SodaStream releases new Energy BBDO marketing platform

By Reel Chicago Jun 27, 2023

SodaStream, the world's leading sparkling water brand, is launching a new marketing platform spotlighting the endless beverage creations possible with their at-home sparkling ...

AWARDS

Eversana InTouch wins Gold at Cannes Lions

By Reel Chicago Jun 27, 2023

EVERSANA, a leading provider of commercial services to the global life sciences industry, announced that its agency network, EVERSANA INTOUCH, has been awarded a Gold Lion at ...

Streaming

The Bear S2 is FX’s biggest premiere on Hulu ever

By Reel Chicago Jun 27, 2023

The Bear Season 2 launch breaks all records as FX's biggest premiere on Hulu ever, according to reports from the Disney-owned brands. Although specific viewership data was ...

FESTIVALS

Dates announced for Chicago International Children’s Film Festival

By Reel Chicago Jun 27, 2023

FACETS 40th Annual Chicago International Children’s Film Festival (CICFF), one of only two Academy Award qualifying international children’s film festivals in the world, a...

AICP

Flavor unifies the visual packaging of the AICP Award Shows

By Reel Chicago Jun 27, 2023

The Association of Independent Commercial Producers (AICP) chose creative production studio Flavor to unify the visual packaging for the 2023 suite of global awards competition...

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