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Second City, ‘SNL’ announce scholarship recipients

By Reel Chicago Jan 19, 2021

Legendary comedy institution The Second City announces the recipients of a new scholarship for diverse comedic talent in partnership with Saturday Night Live. The creati...

NEW WORK

Women grab their Nintendos by the controllers

By Reel Chicago Jan 18, 2021

In their new campaign, Nintendo celebrates the everyday game play embraced by students, mothers, and celebrities alike. Gaming stereotypes often depict a young, male gamer. ...

Black History Month

M.A.D.D. Rhythms kicks off 20th season with King tribute

By Reel Chicago Jan 18, 2021

Chicago’s premiere tap collective, M.A.D.D. Rhythms, has announced its 20th Anniversary Season. In 2021, the company continues to make a difference dancing rhythms with ...

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‘100 Days to Live’ directorial debut for Chicago filmmaker

By Reel Chicago Jan 18, 2021

Cinedigm has announced the release date for its recently acquired film - 100 Days to Live, a taut psychological thriller set in the world of suicide prevention and mental heal...

Year in Review

Year in Review: Dan Fisher of Bottle Rocket Media

By Barbara L. Roche Jan 18, 2021

Editor’s Note: In 2020, the world changed right before our very eyes. Ad agencies, production companies and post houses were forced to adapt and begin a “new normal” wor...

FILM

Gotham winner ‘Identifying Features’ comes to Siskel

By Reel Chicago Jan 15, 2021

The acclaimed, gripping Mexican border thriller from debut Mexican filmmaker Fernanda Valadez, Identifying Features, will open January 22 with Chicago's Gene Siskel Film Center...

CITY NEWS

City announces $2.5 million arts fund

By Reel Chicago Jan 15, 2021

Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) today announced $2.5 million in funding opportunities for Chicago artists and ...

FILM

Macaulay Culkin supports Trump out of Home Alone 2

By Reel Chicago Jan 15, 2021

Macaulay Culkin speaks out in his supports the removal of Donald Trump's cameo from Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. Culkin, who starred as Kevin McAllister in the popular 19...

FILM

Groundbreaking doc ‘What About Me’ to air in Feb

By Reel Chicago Jan 14, 2021

Groundbreaking documentary What About Me will air in syndication February 6–28, 2021. In an effort to change the negative perceptions of African American Men in the media, 5J...

REEL MOVES

Cutters Chris Claeys retires from editing

By Reel Chicago Jan 14, 2021

"Now is a good time to retire. After 37 years at Cutters and 47 in the industry, I'm ready to move forward and retire here at year end." That's the rare email message our frie...

Harry Lennix confirms he’s Martian Manhunter

By Reel Chicago Jan 13, 2021

Acclaimed actor Harry Lennix (The Matrix, Man of Steel) may have been born in Chicago, but soon the 56-year-old star, star of television's hit series Blacklist will be from Mar...

REEL MOVES

Nicole Brandell Joins FCB as Chief Strategy Officer

By Reel Chicago Jan 13, 2021

FCB today announced that Nicole Brandell has been brought on board as Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) of FCB Chicago. As the CSO, Brandell will partner closely with Kelly Grav...

REEL BUSINESS

$550 Million Powerball Jackpot for tonight’s drawing

By Reel Chicago Jan 13, 2021

If you want the chance to win over a half billion bucks, then be sure to carve out a moment in your day to pick up a Powerball ticket as the jackpot continues to roll with an e...

NEW WORK

Energy BBDO’s new brand campaign for Home Instead

By Reel Chicago Jan 12, 2021

Home Instead, the leading provider of in-home care for older adults, has launched a new brand identity and campaign to promote the evolving organization. Created in partnership...

In memoriam

Michael Apted prolific director, producer, writer has died

By Reel Chicago Jan 12, 2021

Michael Apted, producer, writer and actor, and one of the most prolific film directors of his generation has died at age 79. Born in 1941 in Aylesbury, England, Apted had an...

REEL BUSINESS

McDonald’s introduces new Chicken sandwich

By Reel Chicago Jan 11, 2021

2021 will see the Chicken Sandwich Wars rage on. McDonald’s has announced a new Crispy Chicken Sandwich, which is joining the roster of long-time favorites like the Big Mac...

BREAKING NEWS

Schaumberg CEO fired after storming U.S. Capitol

By Colin Costello Jan 11, 2021

On the same day the U.S. Department of Justice filed charges in federal court against the mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol building last Wednesday, Bradley Rukstales, a Schaum...

BREAKING NEWS

Mill Chicago’s Hilbert fired for insurrection tweets

By Colin Costello Jan 10, 2021

BREAKING NEWS ON REEL 360 Reel 360 has confirmed that Erica Hilbert, who was The Mill Chicago’s managing director since 2019, has been fired due t...

Year in Review

2020 in Review: Mark Egmon of The Team Companies

By Barbara L. Roche Jan 8, 2021

Editor’s Note: In 2020, the world changed right before our very eyes. Ad agencies, production companies and post houses were forced to adapt and begin a “new normal”...

REEL BUSINESS

PPP Loans begin Monday. Here’s what you need to know

By Chris Amundson Jan 8, 2021

Let's begin by saying the White House just confirmed that PPP Loan applications will open beginning on Monday morning. There will be an ordering process on all applications. On...

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Second City, ‘SNL’ announce scholarship recipients

Women grab their Nintendos by the controllers

M.A.D.D. Rhythms kicks off 20th season with King tribute

‘100 Days to Live’ directorial debut for Chicago filmmaker

Year in Review: Dan Fisher of Bottle Rocket Media

Gotham winner ‘Identifying Features’ comes to Siskel

City announces $2.5 million arts fund

Macaulay Culkin supports Trump out of Home Alone 2

Groundbreaking doc ‘What About Me’ to air in Feb

Cutters Chris Claeys retires from editing

Harry Lennix confirms he’s Martian Manhunter

Nicole Brandell Joins FCB as Chief Strategy Officer

$550 Million Powerball Jackpot for tonight’s drawing

Energy BBDO’s new brand campaign for Home Instead

Michael Apted prolific director, producer, writer has died

McDonald’s introduces new Chicken sandwich

Schaumberg CEO fired after storming U.S. Capitol

Mill Chicago’s Hilbert fired for insurrection tweets

2020 in Review: Mark Egmon of The Team Companies

PPP Loans begin Monday. Here’s what you need to know

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