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VINCE VAUGHN, whose every meal, drink and partying fills inches of column space, will give columnists serious delirium long after his film, “The Break Up,” wraps and the players return
VINCE VAUGHN, whose every meal, drink and partying fills inches of column space, will give columnists serious delirium long after his film, “The Break Up,” wraps and the players return
WARNER BROS. SETS MAJOR FEATURE IN CHICAGO. A remake of a Korean movie now called “Il Mare” (“The Sea”) will start shooting in mid-March
“Dee Dee Rutherford,” the third film from Bob Brown and Jeff Daniels’ Purple Rose Films, shoots here in June. “Dee Dee” is a comedy about the black sheep of a
JWT wins the $12 million Illinois Tourism account, resigned last year by BBDO.
Tom Bernadin is Leo Burnett’s new president, from Interpublic’s Lowe’s/New York — the first
MARTIN ON HIS OWN. Ace editor Alarick Martin amicably departed Spots BME after three-and-a- half years to work as an independent editor. “It was
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BARBIZON LIGHTING doubled its space to 4,000-sq. ft. and added much needed storage space when it moved last month to 2525 N. Elston from 2356 N. Damen.
Highdive, an independently owned, full-service creative agency–announced that Larissa Berringer has joined the agency as managing director of 1986 Studios, Highdive’s full-service, in-house production studio. Berringer comes to Highdive and 1986 Studios
SAXX Underwear has long been recognized for its innovative design, offering men a supportive and comfortable fit with its hammock-shaped pouch. With Valentine’s Day approaching, what better way to show
The Chicago/Midwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) has announced the nominations for the 2022-2023 regional Emmy Awards. The award ceremony is scheduled for Saturday,
If you’ve been waiting to binge on season 2 of the hit musical comedy series Schmigadoon! now is the time to do it. Season 2 has dropped on Apple TV+
Emagine Entertainment, announces the official opening of Emagine Batavia, with the largest movie theatre screen in Illinois. The 96-foot screen with 4K laser-projected image will be paired with a Dolby
Harbor announces that Senior Colorist, Oisín O’Driscoll, has joined its roster. O’Driscoll will be based at Harbor’s newly launched Chicago studio and available worldwide, announced Harbor’s founder and CEO, Zak Tucker, today. Originally from Ireland,
SHOWTIME, and cast members from its Chicago-based hit show The Chi, along with community leaders, today to announce a $500,000 donation from the network to the City’s Greencorps Chicago green
Picture North and director Martin Rodahl get fans excited for 2020 NFL season with Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Leading up to the 2020 NFL season kickoff, production company
James A. Mahoney, the founder of Film & Tape Works and dear friend of many in the Chicago film community, has died at age 71. Film and Tape Works at
Chicago-based film director to pitch Plop Star, “the holy grail of toilet deodorizers” on Sunday, October 20 After sacrificing countless off-work hours transforming a product idea into a marketable reality,
The NFL season is upon us and so are campaigns featuring NFL stars. Leo Burnett has teamed with Optimus to create Campbell’s Chunky soup’s gridiron effort, called “Champions of Chunky.”
Gator-who? Power-what? I did not know this. Apparently for the last 50 years, Pedialyte, from Abbott Park, IL-based Abbott, has served as the go-to rehydration solution for athletes. A huge
Wieden+Kennedy And Droga5 each win eight Gold Pencils, W+K named 2019 Agency of the Year, “Dream Crazy” for Nike wins Best of Show Wieden+Kennedy Portland and Droga5 New York were