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White Sox cancel 2021 SoxFest due to COVID

By Reel Chicago Sep 25, 2020

Following the Cubs move to cancel the 2021 Cubs Convention, the Chicago White Sox have now canceled SoxFest 2021 due to the uncertainty over the COVID-19 pandemic. The 28th edi...

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McDonald’s introduces McFlurry birthday suit

By Reel Chicago Sep 25, 2020

2020 birthday parties canceled? Not so fast! The McFlurry is turning 25, and since the best part of celebrating at home is wearing whatever you want, McDonald's is invitin...

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Chicago native Alex Meneses talks about upcoming film

By Jessica Velle Sep 25, 2020

In honor of Latino Heritage Month, we sat down with actress, model and philanthropist Alex Meneses. Alex is a Chicago native living in Los Angeles, who fell in love wi...

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MFF Union & Indie Passion Projects exciting lineup

By Reel Chicago Sep 25, 2020

Join Midwest Film Festival and The Gene Siskel Film Center on Tuesday, September 29th at 6:00pm at the CHI-Town Movies Drive-In with a brand new themed night to celebrate the...

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‘Chicago Fire, P.D. and Med’ Who’s in? Who’s out?

By Reel Chicago Sep 25, 2020

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...

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Susan Carlson leaves NBC-5 to focus on family

By Colin Costello Sep 24, 2020

Who hasn't had a crush at one time or another on Susan Carlson, who has been one of the queens of local news for 29 years. Some of the Reel Chicago team never missed her mornin...

FILM

LA Latino Film Fest, Netflix launch Latinx Fellowship

By Reel Chicago Sep 24, 2020

The Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival (LALIFF) announced today the launch of LALIFF’s Inclusion Fellowship Series. This newly established program will focus on b...

In memoriam

Chicago Bears’ legend Gale Sayers dies at 77

By Reel Chicago Sep 23, 2020

Gale “Kansas Comet” Sayers, Legendary Chicago Bears running back who’s book the 1971 movie Brian’s Song was based on, died today. He was 77. His death was announced ...

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STORY’s real people share sweet memories for Hershey’s

By Reel Chicago Sep 23, 2020

STORY’s Ky Dickens got couples to reveal the magic and mishaps of their first kiss in a sweet campaign for Hershey’s. Conceived by dentsumcgarrybowen, and shot in Los A...

WGN’s Joe Donlon lands Trump interview on NewsNation

By Reel Chicago Sep 21, 2020

Chicago-based NewsNation anchor Joe Donlon will conduct the first comprehensive prime-time sit-down interview with President Trump since the passing of Supreme Court Justi...

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Diving into Highdive and their Emmy nomination

By Tyronita Bell Sep 19, 2020

Daring to break the traditional agency mold, Highdive is producing exciting work that pushes the envelope in new ways. Most recently, the Ad Age Small Agency of the Year partne...

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Craig Duncan takes on role of President of Cutters Studios

By Reel Chicago Sep 17, 2020

Cutters Studios' Managing Director and Partner Craig Duncan has been promoted to the position of President. As announced by CEO Tim McGuire, in addition to his responsibilities...

NEW WORK

Picture North soars on epic African Adventure

By Reel Chicago Sep 16, 2020

What is Ol Malo? Chicago-based Picture North has released the answer in the form of a jaw-droppingly beautiful new film for the Kenya-based safari and helicopter adventure comp...

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C-K wins 9 Trumpet Awards from PCC

By Reel Chicago Sep 16, 2020

Leading independent marketing and communications agency Cramer-Krasselt (C-K) certainly has something to trumpet about these days. The agency just received nine awards fro...

In memoriam

Chicago film community mourns loss of Andrew Biesen

By Katharin Mraz Sep 15, 2020

It is always difficult to hear of a fellow filmmaker passing, especially someone as wonderful and influential as Andrew Beisen. Those who knew him best say that Andrew was tale...

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Davis returns to Sarofsky as VFX/Finishing Supervisor

By Reel Chicago Sep 14, 2020

Continuing its growth and its investments into excellence, design-driven production company Sarofsky is proud to announce the return of Cory Davis to its full-time staff. A...

FILM

‘Candyman’ pushed to 2021, Nia DaCosta explains why

By Reel Chicago Sep 14, 2020

With Tenet's muted box office and Warner Bros' decision to move Wonder Woman 1984 to December 25, other studios are beginning to take note. Universal has decided to push the Jo...

FILM

‘Echo Boomers’ picked up by Saban Films

By Laura Day Sep 14, 2020

The Chicago Feature Echo Boomers has found its home with Saban Films. The company has acquired the North American distribution rights to Seth Savoy’s directorial debut before...

The Chi will return to Cinespace for Season 4

By Reel Chicago Sep 12, 2020

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

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...

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Coors Banquet invites drinkers to start a legacy

Mentos brings back ‘Freshmaker’ jingle with TikTok twist

How the renewal of One Chicago impacts our industry

White Sox cancel 2021 SoxFest due to COVID

McDonald’s introduces McFlurry birthday suit

Chicago native Alex Meneses talks about upcoming film

MFF Union & Indie Passion Projects exciting lineup

‘Chicago Fire, P.D. and Med’ Who’s in? Who’s out?

Susan Carlson leaves NBC-5 to focus on family

LA Latino Film Fest, Netflix launch Latinx Fellowship

Chicago Bears’ legend Gale Sayers dies at 77

STORY’s real people share sweet memories for Hershey’s

WGN’s Joe Donlon lands Trump interview on NewsNation

Diving into Highdive and their Emmy nomination

Craig Duncan takes on role of President of Cutters Studios

Picture North soars on epic African Adventure

C-K wins 9 Trumpet Awards from PCC

Chicago film community mourns loss of Andrew Biesen

Davis returns to Sarofsky as VFX/Finishing Supervisor

‘Candyman’ pushed to 2021, Nia DaCosta explains why

‘Echo Boomers’ picked up by Saban Films

The Chi will return to Cinespace for Season 4

‘Fargo’ creator and stars talk about new season

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